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September 14 Mt. Nebo Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- Message from Mr. Aiken
- Important Reminder
- Upcoming Activities
- Connection Points
- Frequently Used Links
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Sept 29 - Progress Reports sent electronically
Oct 2 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-Service Day
Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
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Dear Parents and Students,
We are extremely blessed and enthused to be back together at school! Just two weeks ago, we welcomed our highest student enrollment to campus. While we have been thrilled to have our students in the classrooms, it was also wonderful to spend time with our parents at recent curriculum nights! Thank you to each parent who attended.
We look forward to our partnership with students and parents throughout this school year. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, we are here to serve you and are fully dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for each student.
A few weeks ago at our new student orientation, I shared with families that a key attribute we will aspire to develop in each and every student throughout the year is GRIT. The development and application of grit is widely recognized as the most prevalent attribute found in a successful person!
A book that talks about this characteristic, and that I would recommend reading, is Grit by Angela Duckworth. In the book, grit defined can be broken into four equal parts:
- ability to work hard
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for a long/ extended period of time
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working toward a focused goal
- in spite of challenges, obstacles, failures and with our current life situation and fears
As a staff we will partner with you to assist in the development of grit in each student - spiritual grit, intellectual grit, social grit, and physical grit!
As a starting point, we look at the words of John the Baptist in John 3:30, "He must increase, but I must decrease."
We are looking forward to an exceptional year!
God Bless,
Todd Aiken
Upper School Principal
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ECA IPAD INSURANCE
If your child is using a school iPad, please send in the $45 iPad insurance fee. Checks are made payable to ECA and can be dropped at the main office or given directly to Mrs. Potter.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREAT
LIGONIER CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER
October 27-28, 2020
Mark your calendar and watch for details coming soon!
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DATE CHANGE FOR PSAT/NMSQT
Students in Grades 10 & 11
Please mark your calendar to reflect a date change in this year's standardized testing opportunity at Eden Christian Academy. All students in grades 10 and 11 will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT 10/11 at ECA on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Additional details will be shared in December!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Special Attention Students in Grades 11 & 12
This year's post high school exploration experience for college and careers may look different than years past, but there are still many opportunities to consider. I am available and eager to walk through the process with you just as I've done with previous Eden families over the last three years!
This year, for the safety and health of our students and families, we will not invite college representatives to visit us on-campus at lunch during the fall and winter. We will reevaluate in the spring to decide what is most appropriate and beneficial going forward. I will share virtual and in-person resources and opportunities in the weekly updates and I'm personally available to help you navigate the college and career process by phone, email, and in person as needed.
If you are a senior and applying to colleges, please keep in mind that our local PHEAA representative is Marian Hargrave and she can help your family complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens up October 1, 2020. Please check out STUDENTAID.GOV for additional information and feel free to reach out to Marian directly at 724.614.3823 or mhargrav@pheaa.org with individual questions.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance with transcripts, common application pieces, the FAFSA, or other questions you may have. I look forward to seeing where God leads the class of 2021!
Mrs. Brenda A. Cischke, M.A., NCC
Director of College and Career Counseling
412-741-2825 ext 103
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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR In-Person Event
Saturday, September 26
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Event Location is Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090
- FREE admission and open to the public
- Financial Aid resources available
- All attendees receive a copy of The Guide which is a 250+ page college search resource
- COVID-19 guidelines will be observed
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VIRTUAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIRS
September 15 and November 5
Over 100 Christian colleges and universities will be online at upcoming virtual events.
These are the first of nearly 50 events being offered this fall and winter.
- Chat with admission reps in their virtual booths.
- Attend live college presentations on how to apply, financial aid, student life, and more.
- Schedule a virtual meeting with a college - just choose a date and time.
- Tell your friends. Parents are also invited.
- Sessions on Financial Aid, Value of a Christian Higher Education, and more.
Engage with college reps and enter to win AirPod Pros, college swag bags or gift cards. The Virtual Christian College Fairs are free, easy, informative and important to your college search.
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- Go to Campus Cuisine
- Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account
- Order hot lunches!
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All lunches are pre-packaged and individually wrapped.
- Milk must be ordered separately. It is not included in the hot lunch meal cost.
- Orders, changes, and cancellations can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Lunches are ordered when payment is complete and you receive a confirmation.
Questions?
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EDEN PHOTOS
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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.
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Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students on social media.
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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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