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October 26 Wexford Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA News
- Message from Mrs. Holt
- Announcements
- Reminders
- Connection Points
- Frequently Used Links
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Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 28 - Report Cards sent electronically
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 3 - Election Day, wear red, white and blue today
Nov 11 - Veterans Day, wear red, white and blue today
Dec 1 - Picture Retake Day and PS3 Picture Day
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 5
Closes on October 30 at 10:00 am
Strategic plan Survey 5 was sent to your email on October 23.
Curriculum and instruction are at the heart of what we do at Eden. It is our aim to provide exceptional classroom curriculum and experiences that engage our students’ hearts and minds to desire, to think, and to act like Jesus.
Your responses to the questions in Survey 5 will help us to determine what follow-up discussions, research, and focus groups need to be facilitated in order to discern what strategic goals will help us to better achieve our mission.
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 3 recipient, Carrie Fortunato!
Add your voice to the conversation and complete Survey 5 today!
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MEET ECA'S SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTOR
Samuel Hugg, our full-time, Safety and Security Director, joined us at ECA through our security provider, Romans XIII Consulting, which is led by Frank Murphy (ECA’s former security director). Samuel’s primary responsibility is to monitor and ensure the safety and security of students, staff, parents, and facilities at Eden Christian Academy’s three campuses while contributing to an environment conducive to the school’s mission.
Samuel was born into a Messianic Jewish home in the United States and migrated to Israel at a young age. He later returned to the U.S. graduating from high school in California and completing two years of college in photography and graphic design. While on a mission trip to Israel and India in 2014, Samuel felt called to return to Israel where he served in a combat position in the IDF (Israel Defense Force). He is currently in the IDF reserves. After completing his active service, he opened a photography business in Israel and worked in security for two years.
Samuel returned to the U.S. last December. He immediately began working and training with Frank Murphy, CEO of Romans XIII Consulting. Samuel joined our staff with Frank’s high recommendation and full support.
Samuel tells us, “I enjoy being able to use my experience and training to serve, protect, and bless at ECA. It is an honor to see the next generation learn about God and grow to love Jesus."
School safety is a partnership between our school families and our community. If you see or hear something of concern within a campus, on social media, or from your child, please contact your school principal or local law enforcement.
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Dear Parents,
One morning when choosing an outfit for school and laboring over finding just the right coordinating accessories, the Lord brought to mind the scripture, “Man looks at the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7.
Realizing I had spent way too much time on this task, I considered who in the world was I trying to impress anyway? Don’t get me wrong, a well-coordinated outfit does have its appeal, but I’m thankful when the Lord uses everyday situations to turn my heart toward Him.
It is so easy to look at ourselves and others or our circumstances with human eyes and forget to view things in a spiritual light. We can all too quickly look at a person’s outward appearance or position and make judgements.
If anyone could have boasted about who they were, it was Jesus. However, Philippians 2 tells us that “Though he was God he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to...he humbled himself to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.”
Teachers and staff count it a privilege to point students toward Christ. We are praying for specific and unmistakable moments each day to show students our humble and loving Savior, Jesus.
Would you pray with us to that end?
Mrs. Holt
Wexford Campus Principal
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GRADES 1-6 WEXFORD CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Monday, December 7, 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 Wexford Christmas Concert is on Monday, December 7.
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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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THANKSGIVING FEAST
November 20, 2020
Our annual Thanksgiving Feast is on the calendar! This wonderful meal is specially prepared for our students by Medure's Catering and is an Eden favorite!
The lunch includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, yams, stuffing, roll, milk, and dessert. The cost is $7.00.
You'll be able to order your child this delicious meal and, again this year, you will have the opportunity to purchase a meal to be donated to the Light of Life Rescue Mission. Every donated meal will be generously matched by Medure's catering, so one meal becomes two! If Eden families donate 500 meals, Medure's will make it 1,000. Together, the ECA family and Medure’s Catering donated over 3,400 meals to Light of Life last year. What a blessing it will be to those in need in our city!
Watch for order details coming soon!
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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 together, 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 sign-up for your conference online using the link below.
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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WEATHER REMINDER
As the weather turns cooler, please make sure your child arrives with a jacket or sweatshirt with their name marked clearly inside.
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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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ICE CREAM FRIDAYS
Students can purchase an ice cream sandwich or an outshine popsicle for just $1.00. Proceeds from ice cream sales benefit the ECA Discovery Program.
A $10 Ice Cream Card good for 10 ice cream treats is available! Just send a check made payable to Eden Christian Academy in an envelope labeled with “Ice Cream” and your child’s name. When they have purchased 10 treats, you will be notified so you can replenish the card.
Students are also able to purchase ice cream individually on Fridays by bringing $1.
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MOMS IN PRAYER
Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am
Join other moms in prayer in the Wexford cafe on Friday mornings.
Please contact Rebekah at shriver01@msn.com if you have any questions or prayer requests.
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You can connect and interact with students in the cafe!
- Volunteers are needed every day
- Hours are 11:35 am-1:30 pm.
We are happy to accommodate your availability. Perhaps you can help one day a week, every other week, or once a month! While the daily hours are 11:35-1:30, an hour during that time frame is also very helpful.
- Serving in the lunchroom counts toward family volunteers hours.
- Volunteers will be screened (temperature check) before entry and should come prepared with a school approved face covering as is required for anyone on campus.
- Volunteer clearances must be submitted in order to serve.
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LIBRARY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Do you love books? Don't miss these opportunities to help our students and campus library!
- organize and alphabetize books
- laminating
- review (at home) potential books for our library shelves
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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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MILK FOR STUDENT LUNCHES
Milk is available for purchase each day in the lunchroom.
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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. Milk can be ordered online.
- 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 ON SALE
The Wexford 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 Wexford Campus
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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