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March 23 Berkeley Hills Campus Weekly Update
  • ECA Distance Learning
  • A Message from Mrs. Hyland
  • Important ECA Calendar Announcements
ECA Distance Learning
ECA has implemented Distance Learning while the school is closed.

  • The Early Childhood/Elementary Preschool-Grade 6 Distance Learning Plan began on Wednesday, March 18.

  • We are fully committed to our students and families as we all adjust and journey through this unprecedented situation. Please reach out to your building principal if your family is facing extenuating circumstances or having difficulties with technology. We are here to help!

  • In compliance with the governor's mandate on Thursday, March 19, school offices will be closed the week of March 23.


  • Please be sure to watch your email for further communications as the situation continues to change.
A Message from Mrs. Hyland

Dear Berkeley Hills families,

I want to thank each of you for your prayers, patience, and flexibility as we navigate this trying and surreal time. Please know that as we journey through this time together we can hold fast to three truths. 

First, we serve a God of order and a God that is in control of all. I recall the passage in Matthew 8:23-27 where the disciples are on a boat and the storm is all around them and Jesus intercedes and immediately calms the storm. If you have moments of panic, reach out to our Lord and ask Him to calm the storm. 

Second, our (teachers and administration) commitment to you is unwavering . While the variables have changed, we are adapting so that you can continue to engage your heart and mind and grow spiritually and intellectually and even physically if you are participating in the special area teachers' Brain Break exercises. I am thankful for our faculty and staff and how they have navigated the distance learning process. We understand that there have been some challenges and we pledge to continue to work through them and provide an exceptional educational experience to every student. 

And third, Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that the Lord has a plan and purpose for each student , a plan to prosper you and not to harm, plans to give hope and a future. I encourage you that while we navigate these times, to remember that the Lord has the future in mind and each student has a hope and a future.

We are available to every student and family. If a question arises, please reach out and we will do everything to help.

Blessings,
Mrs. Hyland
Berkeley Hills Principal

Important ECA Calendar Announcements

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has provided schools the authority to offer remote learning that will satisfy the hourly instructional requirements for K-12 students . As such, PDE is not requiring schools to change their school calendar.

Following are important calendar announcements and updates.
 
  • Spring Break, April 6-13, will remain on the calendar as scheduled.

  • The last day of school for students will be June 4, 2020 as scheduled.

  • Quarter 3 (scheduled to close Friday, March 20) will remain open until further announcement. Students who have outstanding Q3 assignments should make every effort to complete and return them to their teacher(s) as soon as possible.

  • Achievement Testing (grades 1-7) has been postponed. New dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

  • High School Musical (scheduled April 1-4) has been postponed. New dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets that have been purchased will be honored for the new dates or refunded.

  • Spring Youth Soccer Registration (PK4-grade 4) is postponed. A decision to proceed or cancel the season will be made on April 1. If the season is cancelled, those who have already registered will receive a full refund.

  • Intermediate Girls Volleyball Season (grades 4-6) has been cancelled.
HOT LUNCH CREDITS
All orders have been canceled March 16-27
 
If you already ordered lunches in the closure period, you will receive a credit that can be accessed through the Campus Cuisine website. 
 
All credits can be used for future hot lunch purchases. You will not receive a refund of money (put back on your credit card). 
 
Questions? Please email Joyce Ricci at  jricci@edenca.org
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