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December 16 Berkeley Hills Campus Weekly Update Calendar All-School Announcements A Message from Mrs. Hyland Important Reminders Save These Dates Activities & Events Connection Points

CALENDAR

Dec 19 - Learning Through Literature Nativity Play Dec 20 - PK4 PJ Christmas Party Dec 20 - Classroom Christmas celebrations, 1:30-2:30 Dec 23-Jan 3 NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK Jan 2 - All-School Skate at the Lemieux Ice Complex, 11:30-1:30 pm Jan 6 - Weekly Updates resume - Welcome back! Jan 7 - Musical rehearsal at Berkeley Hills, grades 5-6 Jan 10 - 5th Grade Created In Love Jan 10 - Snowman Day, wear winter hat, scarf, gloves, and a carrot nose :) Jan 14 - Musical rehearsal at Berkeley Hills, grades 5-6 Jan 16 - Eco-Explorer Club Begin Jan 17 - Sixth Grade Steps Up to Mt. Nebo Jan 17 - End of Second Quarter Jan 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO SCHOOL Jan 21 - Musical rehearsal at Berkeley Hills, grades 5-6 Jan 24 - Sixth grade to convention center Jan 24 - Slipper Day, wear your favorite pair! Jan 28 - Musical Rehearsal at Berkeley Hills, grades 5-6 Jan 31 - Sixth Grade Steps Up to Mt. Nebo

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ALL-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NO WEEKLY UPDATES ON DECEMBER 23 & 30 Your next weekly update will arrive on January 6, 2020

ALL-SCHOOL SKATE Lemieux Ice Complex January 2 11:30-1:30 pm hosted by the Eden Parent Association Plan to join your friends and the Eden Family over the Christmas break!

Meeting in January   PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING January 13 at 9:00 am Held at the Mt. Nebo Campus in the Student Union Connect with other parents and the mission of the school through the Eden Parent Association. Questions? Contact PA president, Vicki Bonzo at vicki@vlbonzo.com

Enrollment Now Open   2020-2021 NEW STUDENT/SIBLING ENROLLMENT   Would you like to enroll a child not currently attending Eden? New student enrollment is now open!   It’s easy to complete the  ONLINE APPLICATION HERE . If you have a current Eden student that will be re-enrolled during February Re-Enrollment, you will select the  Additional Student Application   for the new student you wish to enroll.   Questions?   Please contact Nanette Curtis at 412-364-8055 or  ncurtis@edenca.org   Note: Re-enrollment of current students begins in February.

A MESSAGE FROM MRS. HYLAND

Dear Berkeley Hills families, Thank you to all of our students, families, and friends who joined us for the Christmas concert. The entire program was a blessing!  We truly appreciate your willingness to help us celebrate, worship, and honor our Newborn King-Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior !  Thank you to Mrs. Snavely and Mrs. Rodriguez for your work and talent in preparing our students for this beautiful celebration. Thank you to Ms. Lowery for investing your time and gifts in Eden's art program and the Winter Art Show. Special thanks to our Parent Association (PA) members for hosting the Christmas Shop for our Berkeley Hills students. We also want to thank the PA and all the families for planning the Christmas breakfast we will enjoy this week. We are grateful for your thoughtfulness! Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:11-14  Blessings, Mrs. Hyland Berkeley Hills Principal

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Christmas Clothing Reminder   As Christmas approaches, Eden rejoices in this joyous time of the year and enthusiastically celebrates and emphasizes the birth of Jesus Christ. Activities and symbols which compliment these are prominent in our classrooms while myths and symbols that compete with these, such as Santa Claus, elves, or reindeer, are not emphasized.   We ask that students refrain from wearing clothing with a focus on Santa or elves.

Recess and Cooler Weather   We will continue to go outside for recess in the cooler weather.  Please be sure that your child has the appropriate clothing - jacket, hat, gloves, scarf.

Health Reminder   If your child has been ill, please remember that they should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

SAVE THESE DATES

5th Grade Created in Love January 10 1:00-2:00 pm held at the Wexford Campus   What are God's principals for our bodies, our spirits, and social interactions with our peers? Fifth grade boys and girls will attend separate classes with a parent or close relative to learn about God's plan for them from Jamie Kendrew (boys) and Amy Scheuring (girls). The event will take place at our Wexford Campus. Details were mailed to parents.

6th Grade Steps Up to Mt. Nebo January 17   Your sixth grade student will experience life at the upper school including a tour of the campus, an opportunity to sit in a class, lunch, and more! Event details will be emailed to sixth grade parents on January 6!

SEE NEW DETAILS! PS3 Invited to Learning Through Literature (LTL) January 23 8:30 am after drop-off Parents, you are invited to visit LTL, a hands-on program u niquely designed at Eden integrating STEM initiatives and learning through purposeful play. Learn how your child can thrive in LTL through exciting and developmentally appropriate exposure to pre-reading and pre-writing. NEW THIS YEAR! All attendees will receive a gift Invite a friend to join you on January 23 If your invited guest comes back for a tour of Eden, you'll receive a gift card Your invitation will be emailed on January 6!

PS4 Makes Tracks to Kindergarten January 24 AM Class at 8:35 | PM Class at 12:20 Parents, you are invited to join your child and track on up to Kindergarten and a brand new adventure! You'll have enjoy hands-on activities, explore the classroom, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Your invitation will be emailed on January 6!

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Christmas Appreciation Breakfast December 17 for Berkeley Hills faculty and staff Will you help us celebrate our amazing teachers and staff with a delicious Christmas breakfast? If you would like to donate an item(s) or help with serving or set-up of this event please SIGN-UP HERE . Please note that all items must be dropped off at the school office today, Monday, December 16, for the breakfast on December 17 . Don't forget that hours spent shopping, baking, or serving can be counted as volunteer hours! Questions? Please contact Jodi Brooks at glocknerjodi@hotmail.com .

2020 Box Tops Contest January 21-February 14   Watch for contest details and easy ways to collect those points!

Hot Lunches   Go to Campus Cuisine Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account Order!  Questions?  Contact Joyce Ricci at jricci@edenca.org     ORDER HOT LUNCH

Ice Cream Tuesdays Benefits the Discovery Program   Ice cream for only $1.00 will be available on Tuesdays at lunch. Proceeds benefit the Discovery Program.

Friday Lunch Snack Cart Benefits student assemblies Snacks will be available during lunches for .50 or $1 and will include healthier options such as baked chips!

CONNECTION POINTS

VOLUNTEERING AT EDEN January Recess Volunteers  Looking for a way to earn those volunteer hours? You can help recess run smoothly. It's easy to SIGN UP ONLINE. Questions? Please contact Joyce Ricci at jricci@edenca.org Volunteer Clearances Eden volunteers must provide all required clearances along with the signed Volunteer Registration Form to your campus volunteer coordinator prior to volunteering. Here are important links for volunteer clearances: Eden Christian Academy Volunteer Policy  -  for the policy details, who needs clearances, and what clearances are required Volunteer Clearance Instructions & Links  -  to obtain required clearances Eden Christian Academy Volunteer Registration Form

EDEN PHOTOS Send your great Eden event and athletic photos to us at: edenphotos@edenca.org   Submissions must include your name, campus, date, and event details with the photos.   Photos submitted may be included on Eden's website, Facebook, Instagram or yearbook. Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students on social media. edenphotos@edenca.org

2019-2020 YEARBOOK    The Berkeley Hills Yearbook provides 40 full-color pages that capture all the memories! It's easy to order online at www.jostens.com. Paper order forms are available in the office. Don't forget to send your great event and athletics photos to edenphotos@edenca.org for possible placement in the yearbook!

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