ELCA eNewsletter • September 2019
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2019-20 ELCA Fund Campaign Update
Thank you for being ALL IN!
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We are grateful for the wonderful response to our 10-day ELCA Fund Campaign Blitz. The campaign continues throughout the year, so if you have not yet participated, it's not too late!
We are approaching the 50% mark, so we have some room to grow in order to reach our goal of 100% parent participation. Every 7 families who participate raise our percentage by 1 point. Will you be one of those families today?
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Don't Miss this Opportunity
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Registration for childcare has closed.
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ELCA will be having a school-wide
Pink Out
on Friday, October 4
th
for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All students and staff are encouraged to wear a pink shirt with their jeans that Friday. The student section theme for the game that evening will also be Pink Out.
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The student council will be selling Pink Out T-shirts for $20 each. T-shirts are Comfort Colors brand and can be ordered by following this link:
https://tinyurl.com/elcapinkout2019.
All adult sized shirts will have a pocket while youth sizes will not.
Shirt orders are due by 3pm on Friday, September 20
th
.
All proceeds for t-shirts will go to ELCA’s Relay For Life Team.
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Check out this
short highlight video from
Grandparents' Day 2019!
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ELCA students honored their grandparents on Grandparents' Day, Friday, August 30. Several grandparents were recognized and received plaques for the following:
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Most Grandkids - 37
Milly McDaniel
Grandchild is Alan’i Coachman
25 grandchildren
11 great grandchildren
1 new great great grandchild
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Oldest Grandparent - 92
Mr. Jean Foucauld
Grandchildren are Eden and Eli Bonsu
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Married the Longest – 64 years
Ira and Julie Schipper
Grandchildren are Jonathan and Julia Rose Shoemaker
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Elementary Students of the Month
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Congratulations to our Students of the Month for August 2019
1st Grade
:
Paisley Harris, Austin Lockhart, Charlie Owen
2nd Grade
:
Aundrea Johnson, Gabrielle Kimpson, Mason Lopez, Charlotte Reagan
3rd Grade
:
Christina Christian, Cambrey Harris, Kinley Johns
4th Grade
:
Kimmi Gantt, John Stinson, Hannah Wood
5th Grade
:
Gabriel Bland, MaLeeya Jennings, Charlotte Stone
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Senior Priya Strange was selected to take part in the Teen Ambassador Program of Stockbridge. Councilwoman Neat Robinson initiated the youth leadership program with the mission of giving students the opportunity to connect with local, state and federal leaders in addressing policies and legislation that affect our local communities. Students learn about the decision-making processes city officials navigate that are essential in addressing community issues, as well as cultural and economic opportunities. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained more insight into the vital issues and needs of their community and will be challenged to be more effective citizens in a leadership role.
The program began July 2019 and will conclude February 2020. Students will participate in various leadership development courses, meet with and learn from local, state and national elected officials and learn about government and community development. Student opportunities will also include authentic learning and engagement, student achievement, cultural proficiency, exploration of 21st century skills (Collaboration, Creativity, Communication and Creative Thinking) and a spotlight on the youth voice in their local government.
Teen Ambassadors have an opportunity to participate nationally at the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit, November 21 – 24, 2019 in San Antonio, TX and locally at the Mayor’s Day Conference - January 2020. These conferences will include sessions and learning opportunities whereby Teen Ambassadors can learn how to advocate for community concerns and improve their leadership skills.
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It is noteworthy that under the mentorship of Councilwoman Robinson, a 2019 ELCA graduate and former City of Stockbridge Youth Council member,
Kelli Crews
, received a paid internship, during her freshman year of college at UGA, with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Kelli served as Youth Council Chair for two years. She also received the Outstanding Citizen Award from Secretary of State, Brad Raffensberger and a Congratulatory letter from Governor Brian Kemp.
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Project SERVE is a new opportunity for middle and high school students to get involved in the life of the school through service and leadership. At the root of Project SERVE is the truth that Christianity is not a spectator sport...God desires that we are actively involved in the game. The program will equip students to grow as leaders while being trained in providing service and ministry opportunities for the entire student body.
Current Project SERVE Ministry Teams include:
- Spiritual Life Worship (Chapel)
- Spiritual Life Discipleship
- Hands and Feet (Local Ministry)
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Hispanic Heritage Week (Sep 16 – 20)
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Each year from September 15 to October 15, the United States officially observes Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
The Spanish Honor Society is joining the celebration by bringing The Hispanic Heritage Week (Sep 16 – 20) to ELCA. We will have daily Trivia games with prizes (look for the informational posters by the HS break room), music, Hispanic food on Thursday, and interesting facts.
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The NACCAP Christian College Fair will be at ELCA on Tuesday, October 22.
Attending a Christian University & College Fair can be the first step for many students when searching for the right college or university. You will be able to view college & university displays, talk with representatives from the schools and attend a Financial Aid Workshop.
Make plans to visit the fair in the gym between 10:00AM and noon. Students should
pre-register HERE
and bring their printed barcode to the fair for quick sign-in.
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Welcome!
Lashonda Reid • K3 Parapro
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I am ecstatic to be a part of the ELCA Staff. I earned my Masters Degree from Troy University. My husband and I have been married for fifteen years this October and we have two wonderful daughters. Chelsea is in the eighth grade and Chloe is in the second grade. ELCA is home for us, we have been a part of the ELCA family for eleven years. I have also served on the PTF board for the past 4 years. My family and I also attend Church at Eagles Landing First Baptist. I am excited to serve and watch your kids grow spiritually and academically.
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Brandi Cason • K3 Parapro
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I am originally from Heidelberg, Germany. I have been a room mom for ELCA for 3 years and , I am excited to be a part of the ELCA team. I have a passion for working with children of all ages and I thank God for the opportunity.
I am married to my high school sweetheart Desmond Cason. Together we have 3 beautiful children, Brayden (9) who is in the 4th grade at ELCA, Zuri (3), and Weston (1). I enjoy spending time with my family, watching football and drawing.
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“What do those dots on our menu mean?” Those Spotlights (dots) are part of our nutrition education program called Spotlight. It helps educate students about which foods are the most nutrient dense.
Use SAGE’s easy, color-coded nutritional guidance system to help you make informed choices and build a plate that works for you!
Read this
SAGE Blog
about Understanding the SAGE Spotlight Program...or view this short
SAGE video
.
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It's All Good in Mrs. Dorsey's Kindergarten Class!
The mascot for Mrs. Dorsey's class is Pete the Cat. Pete the Cat books are beloved by young and old and have great positive messages. What a great way to learn to read!
“The moral of Pete’s story is:
No matter what you step in,
keep walking along and singing your song …
because it’s all good.”
These students recently designed their own Pete the Cat mask and held a fashion show where each student walked the 'runway' with his mask and explained the fashion they chose for their Pete!
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A Glimpse of After-School
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Congratulations to the following students who earned recognition for their exceptional scores in their Advanced Placement Courses in 2019.
AP Scholar
– Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
1.
Anna Appleby
2.
Juliana Cantillo
3.
Isaiah Capp
4.
Kelli Crews
5.
Aliya Elmore
6.
Julienne Goodner
7.
Katherine Ketner
8.
Tyler King
9.
Sarah Lankie
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Loren Sullivan
11.
Isabella Wade
12.
Katie Wallace
13.
Natalie West
AP Scholar with Honor
– Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
1.
Vanessa Asapokhai
2.
Katelyn Barron
3.
Chris Johnson
4.
Harrison Laws
5.
Sean Osen
AP Scholar with Distinction
– Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
1.
Eunji Choi
2.
Jessica Cui
3.
Ishan Padmani
4.
Jacob Strader
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Olivia Tinsley
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Dhruti Trivedi
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Dylan van Verseveld
8.
Eva Zhuang
AP National Scholar -
Granted to students in the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.
1.
Ishan Padmani
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The
ELCA Symphonic Band
and the
ELCA Wind Ensemble
will perform.
- Thursday September 12th
- 7:00PM
- ELCA Worship Center
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Join us for a fantastic evening of wonderful music!
Everyone is invited!!
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Fine Arts Patrons Meeting
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All parents are invited to the next Fine Arts Patrons Meeting.
- Thursday, September 12
- @5:30PM
- Life Center - Room 113.
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ELCA
has a
“State of the Art”
Piano Keyboard Lab
with a full-time piano instructor.
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Piano classes that can be taken
during the school day.
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ELCA Athletes
have hit the ground running!
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It has been a very busy fall season for our athletes...
and there are more than 300 of them!
Check out team information, schedules, scores, etc.
and support our athletes!
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On Saturday, August 24, members of the girls' basketball team participated in the R(un) for One 5K to help raise support for orphan care around the world.
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ONCE A CHARGER
ALWAYS A CHARGER
Members of the ELCA Class of 2009 recently gathered for a reunion organized by Shelby Ausband. Many of them are now married...several marrying a classmate! Some have started families of their own.
The tight-knit group still has a few current ties to ELCA. Christopher Farr is son of K5 teacher, Mrs. Laura Farr and Bethany Stott is daughter of Assistant Director of Advancement, Vickie Floyd.
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U.S. Naval Academy Plebe Summer
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Daniel Kilpatrick, Class of 2018, (pictured second from left) was inducted into the USNA on June 27.
I
nduction Day (I-Day) marks the beginning of Plebe Summer. It includes the in-processing of the entire Plebe regiment and an Oath of Office Ceremony. Members of the Plebe class are also afforded time to say goodbye to family and friends prior to beginning their indoctrination into life as a Midshipman. The members of the USNA Class of 2023 will present five formal parades on Worden Field as part of Plebe Summer, their six week-long indoctrination to the Naval Academy. The final parade is the “Turnover Parade,” where the Plebe Summer midshipman leadership turns the plebes over to the Brigade of Midshipmen leadership. This parade marks the end of Plebe Summer. Daniel's course load this first semester is quite challenging and includes Cyber Security, Calculus, Constitutional Government/History, Chemistry and Rhetoric Literature).
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Thank you, Parent Teacher Fellowship!
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Thank you to the PTF for purchasing a new laminator for the school! No one is happier than Mrs. Cynthia Petty, our official operator of our laminator. Mrs. Petty proudly makes the world a shinier place every day with each laminated item!
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SEPTEMBER
12 FAP Meeting
12 Band Concert @7PM
13-14 Parenting on Purpose
16-20 Hispanic Heritage Month
20 Deadline to order Pink Out shirt
OCTOBER
2 Beta Club Induction during Chapel
4 Chick-fil-A Friday - Sandwiches are $4 at lunch (K5+)
9 8th Grade Drama One-Act Show during Chapel
22 Middle School Drama One-Act Show
22 NACCAP Christian College Fair
22-23 Third grade to Rock Eagle
23 High School Drama One-Act Show during Chapel
24-25 Professional Learning Days - No School for Students
31 Parade of Nations
31 ELFBC Fall Festival
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Eagle's Landing
Christian Academy
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