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January 20 Wexford Campus Weekly Update Calendar All-School Announcements A Message from Mrs. Bordo Important Reminders Activities & Events Connection Points Lunches & Snacks

CALENDAR

Jan 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day NO SCHOOL Jan 21 - Musical rehearsal at Berkeley Hills, grades 5-6 Jan 21 - Family Night, 6:30-8:00 pm Jan 22 - Report cards distributed electronically Jan 23 - PS3 parents invited to Learning Through Literature Jan 24 - PK4 parents and students Track Up to Kindergarten  Jan 24 - Slipper Day, wear your favorite pair! Jan 24 - 6th Grade to Science event Jan 27 - Preschool Beach Day-all PK4’s 1:15-2:45 pm Jan 27- Moms in Prayer, North Way's Founders Room C, 8:40 am Jan 28 - Musical Rehearsal at Berkeley Hills, grades 5-6 Jan 31 - Sixth Grade Steps Up to Mt. Nebo Feb 4 - Musical Rehearsal at Wexford, grades 5-6 Feb 6 - 100th day of school Feb 6 - Spelling Bee in the South Venue-6:30-8:00 pm Feb 11 - Musical Rehearsal at Wexford, grades 5-6 Feb 13 - PS3 Valentine Parties AM 10:00-11:00 | PM 1:30-2:30 Feb 14 - Valentine Parties, 1:30-2:30 pm Feb 14 - PK4 Valentine’s Day Parties, Wick AM 10:00-11:00 PM 1:30-2:30 | Vuich AM 10:00-11:00  Feb 17 - President’s Day NO SCHOOL

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ALL-SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING February 10 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 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. BORDO

Dear Parents, Our Wexford Family STEM Night is Tuesday, January 21, from 6:30-8:00 pm . You are invited to this great night of activities and adventure for your whole family. Here's a glimpse at the evening: Teachers in each classroom will host a hands-on STEM activity Bake sale will feature delicious treats - proceeds benefit our library Tickets will be on sale for the “Epic Lunch” raffle- students can win the opportunity to have lunch with their teacher Eden Spiritwear Sale And more! Please plan to join us - you won't want to miss it! Have a great week! Mrs. Bordo Wexford Campus Principal

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

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 .

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Family Night January 21 6:30-:800 pm classrooms and field house   You're invited to join the Wexford Eden Family for a night of activities and adventure! Here's a glimpse at the evening: Teachers in each classroom will host a hands-on STEM activity Bake sale will feature delicious treats - proceeds benefit our library Tickets will be on sale for the “Epic Lunch” raffle- students can win the opportunity to have lunch with a teacher Eden Spiritwear Sale And more! Don't miss it! There's no better place for fun on a cold January evening. Calling all bakers!  Please consider baking for our annual Family Night bake sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit our campus library. Remember, shopping for, baking, delivering items can be submitted for your volunteer hours . Items can be dropped off in the office on January 21. Please contact Kathy Chopp at kchopp-carozza@edenca.org for packaging details.

RSVP Today!   PS3 Invited to Learning Through Literature (LTL) January 23 8:30 am and 12:20 pm   Parents, you are invited to visit LTL, a hands-on program uniquely 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. All attendees will receive a book 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   Event details are in your invitation. RSVP HERE

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 enjoy hands-on activities, explore the classroom, and have an opportunity to ask questions.   Invitations were emailed to PK4 parents.

6th Grade Steps Up to Mt. Nebo January 31   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! Note: Students will depart from Wexford in the Eden vans at 10:30 am and will arrive back at Wexford by 1:45 pm. Students can plan to take their usual transportation home at the end of the school day.   Event details were emailed to sixth grade parents.

CONNECTION POINTS

LUNCHROOM HELPERS NEEDED! Can you help? The time frame for lunchroom volunteers is 11:40 am-1:30 pm. Even an occasional day is a great help and it's a such fun way to connect with the children. Younger siblings are welcome! It's easy to sign up online at:  LUNCHROOM SIGN UP

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES  Family Night Bake Sale Please consider baking for our annual Family Night bake sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit our campus library. Remember, shopping for, baking, delivering items can be submitted for your volunteer hours . Items can be dropped off in the office on January 21. Please contact Kathy Chopp at kchopp-carozza@edenca.org for packaging details. Library You can help our librarian, Mrs. DeMarco, organize and alphabetize books on the library shelves. Please call Kathy Chopp 724.935.9301 to schedule a time to come in.

IMPORTANT VOLUNTEER REMINDERS   Family Volunteer Hours Be sure to log your service hours throughout the 2019-2020 school year!   All Eden families with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of volunteer service. Families with only preschool aged children enrolled (3-4 year old) must complete a minimum of seven and half (7.5) hours of service. Each family is responsible for completing their hours by April 30 and recording them no later than May 3.  Hours not fulfilled will be billed to the family on or about May 11 at a rate of $10 per hour.   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

ART ROOM HELPER NEEDED Would you enjoy cutting paper, organizing supplies, putting up and removing hall displays , and other similar activities? Ms. Lowery is looking for you! Art room helpers are welcome any day and any time ! Ms. Lowery will work around your schedule. If interested, please email elowery@edenca.org .

PRAYER NEED? Please contact the Wexford campus prayer coordinator, Melissa Joswiak, at mjoswiak@edenca.org to be added to the prayer chain. MOMS IN PRAYER Our Moms in Prayer group will meet at 8:40 in Founders Room C in North Way on January 27 .  Come join us for prayer!

BOX TOPS   New this year, the Box Top program is using a mobile app! Now you can scan your store receipt to record box tops points.  Simply, BUY, SCAN and EARN. Learn more at:   https://www.boxtops4education.com As we transition over to the new app, please send any clipped box tops you may have to Kathy Chopp in the Wexford office.

EDEN PHOTOS Send your great Eden event and athletics 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 Wexford 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!

LUNCHES & SNACKS

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

Ice Cream Thursdays Benefits the Discovery Program Ice cream for only $1.00 is available on Thursdays at lunch.

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