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October 19 Berkeley Hills Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- Message from Mrs. Botula
- ECA Strategic Plan Survey 4
- Reminders
- Announcements
- Connection Points
- Frequently Used Links
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Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 6 - Moms in Prayer Zoom Meeting
Nov 12 - Picture Retake Day
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Dear Parents,
The past couple of weeks I have been sharing about God’s original calling for us to create culture and cultivate and care for his Creation.
Of course we all know that our original parents, Adam and Eve, rejected God’s invitation and introduced sin into the world. The Fall impacted us personally in our relationship with God as we see Adam and Eve try to hide from God. It impacted us relationally as Adam blames Eve and Eve blames the serpent. Its scope was cosmic extending into all of Creation and we see the ground itself is “cursed” because of Adam and Eve.
You don’t have to be a Christian to look around and know that things are not the way they are supposed to be. G.K. Chesterton joked that, “Certain new theologians dispute original sin, which is the only part of Christian theology which can really be proved.” Sin is woven through all aspects of the fallen Creation including our own hearts. Consequently, we should not be surprised by sin.
We should not be surprised that the work of educating our children and our lives together can be a struggle at times.
We are thankful that God did not leave us without hope. But that is a topic for another day!
Thank you for your engagement in our life together.
Blessings,
Mrs. MJ Botula
Interim Principal Berkeley Hills Campus
P.S. Please enjoy photos of our fourth grade explorers!
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EARLY AMERICAN EXPLORERS
Students in 4th grade have been engaged in their study of the early exploration of America! To close the unit, each student researched, took notes, and prepared a speech that they presented to their classmates. They did a tremendous job as they role-played their chosen explorer!
Enjoy a few photos from the presentations.
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 4 |
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 4
Closes on October 23 at 10:00 am
Strategic plan Survey 4 was sent to your email on October 16.
The board of directors and administration of Eden Christian Academy are committed to creating a campus life experience with student activities that foster Christian fellowship that is fun, meaningful, and joyful, and that help students internalize a desire for and commitment to participating in, contributing to, and serving in Christ-centered community.
Your response to Survey 4 will help us determine what follow-up discussions, research, and focus groups need to be facilitated in order to discern what strategic goals will help us cultivate campus life worthy of a Kingdom school.
We value the time you invest in providing your feedback. To show our appreciation, each week one respondent will be awarded a CHICK-FIL-A FAMILY MEAL. Congratulations to our Survey 2 recipient, Zachary Frantik!
Add your voice to the conversation and complete Survey 4 today!
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ECA ATTENDANCE POLICY AND COVID-19 SYMPTOMS DEFINED
As we enter the months when colds and respiratory illnesses are more frequent, please take a moment to review ECA's regular attendance policy, the definition of specific symptoms, and how they will be handled.
Regular attendance protocols regarding health and school attendance are still in effect. Students and staff with a fever (100.4 or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, or diagnosed contagious illnesses must stay home and will be sent home if symptoms present during the school day.
Additionally, students and staff will be placed under the COVID-19 attendance policy if they exhibit one (1) or more of the symptoms in group A OR two (2) or more of the symptoms in group B.
Group A symptoms (1 or more):
- Persistent, dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of or limited sense of smell
- Loss of or modified sense of taste
Group B symptoms (2 or more):
- Fever defined as 100.4 or higher (measured or subjective)
- Chills
- Rigors
- Muscle aches/soreness
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
We are here to serve you! If you have any questions, please reach out to your building principal.
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 29 & 30
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20
You want to see your child develop his or her talents and grow into the likeness of Christ.
We want that too. Working in partnership, we can achieve this goal.
Conferences are a tremendous opportunity to build and strengthen team relationships as parents and teachers talk about progress seen so far this year.
Be sure to use the online sign-up link below to schedule your conference.
We are here to serve you! Please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or campus principal if you have any questions.
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MASK REMINDER
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support to ensure that your children are wearing a properly-fitting mask that covers both their mouth and nose.
Remember, students are exempt from wearing a mask only if you have provided a medical excuse stating that wearing a mask over the nose and mouth would be detrimental to the student’s health.
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GRADES 1-6 BERKELEY HILLS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Christ Church at Grove Farm
Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Last week we were excited to announce to parents that Christ Church at Grove Farm will graciously allow us to use their facility for our Christmas Concert. We are thrilled to be planning this celebration!
Here are details that will help you plan for the concert. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we all work together for health and safety and in compliance with our host facility.
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Students in grades 1-6 will participate in the Elementary Christmas Concert.
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The Berkeley Hills and Wexford campuses will have individual concerts on different evenings.
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The Berkeley Hills Christmas Concert is on Tuesday, December 8.
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Each student is allowed two guests at the concert. We must adhere to this maximum since Christ Church has limitations on how many individuals can be in their sanctuary at any given time.
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All guests will be required to wear a face mask while inside the Christ Church facility.
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All students will need to wear a mask on entry to the building and while seated waiting to perform.
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Students will be able to sing and play instruments without masks as they will be socially distanced on the risers.
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A video of the concert will be available for friends and family that are unable to attend.
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Arrival time for Choral students is 6:15 pm.
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Arrival time for Band, Rhythm and Chimes students is 6:00 pm.
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Attire for band and choral students is a Christmas outfit of dress pants and dress shirt or sweater for boys; dress pants and dress shirt or sweater, or a dress for girls. Please no jeans, sweat pants, t-shirts, or sweatshirts.
We are here to serve you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns!
Mrs. Snavely
Music & Choral Teacher
Mrs. Rodriguez
Band & Rhythm Teacher
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BERKELEY HILLS MOMS IN PRAYER
1st and 3rd Friday of Each Month
Zoom Meeting 1:30-2:30 pm
Join other moms to pray scripturally and specifically for your child and the faculty and staff at Berkeley Hills.
Join us for our next meeting on November 6!
Fall meeting dates are November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18.
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PICTURE RETAKE DAY
November 12, 2020
Mark your calendar!
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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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- 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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ECA BRANDED MASKS
We are pleased to offer Eden Christian Academy families the opportunity to purchase approved, ECA branded masks. The masks are multi-ply, cover the nose and mouth, and are available in several colors. They can be purchased individually or in packs of five.
Orders will be delivered approximately 2 weeks from order date to your child unless you indicate that you wish the order to be held at your campus office for pick-up.
We are happy to partner with Instant Imprints Cranberry in service to our families. Please note that this is not a fund raiser and no profit on sales goes to ECA.
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2020-2021 YEARBOOK
The Berkeley Hills Campus is proud to offer this year’s yearbook with 40 full-color pages that capture the memories!
- Click Yearbook > Buy Your Yearbook
- Type in Eden Christian Academy
- Select the Berkeley Hills Campus (Pittsburgh)
Paper order forms are available in the office.
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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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