ELCA eNewsletter • December 2019
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Merry Christmas to everyone in the ELCA family!
We are blessed by your partnership with us and thankful that you have entrusted your children to our care. Our school leadership, staff, and teachers wish you a most memorable Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Christ with your family. Enjoy your holiday break, and we look forward to seeing our ELCA family back on Tuesday,
January 7
in the new year!
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Elementary Christmas Program
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Friday, December 20 • 8:20AM
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Have you checked out the Charger Blog?
We invite you to follow our blog to get a fresh glimpse into the heart of ELCA each week.
New entries every Wednesday!
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Creativity isn’t just for art class!
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On choice day in PE, this group of 6th graders designed a “hula hut” using hula hoops and jump ropes. Pictured below: R to L Olivia Brewer, Christina Bernard, Aiden Clowers, Golden Brown, Camille Bernard and in the Hula Hoop Hut, Hailey Daniels.
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Mr. Chris Smith gave a motivational talk to the 5th grade about always doing your best and never quitting. He told about how he aspired to be an artist as a young child and how God ordered his steps and is allowing him to do the things he has always aspired to do. He is a cartoonist and some of his pictures are being displayed/showcased in places here in Atlanta.
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Elementary Students of the Month
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Congratulations to our Students of the Month
for October 2019
1st Grade
:
Noah Brereton, Cameron Crabbe, Julian David
2nd Grade
:
Hannah Capp, Ethan Harris, Harlowe Hopps, Mia Brinegar
3rd Grade
:
Ava Lockhart, Noel Minter, James Stubbs
4th Grade
:
Alexavier Clarke, SKy Hood, Joni McGhee
5th Grade
:
Joshua Leslie, Ainsley Williams, Layla Lewis
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Congratulations to the 2019 Homecoming
Queen and King
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Devon Dorsey and Leah Garrison
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ELCA's Beautiful Christmas Trees
made a great backdrop.
Many classrooms took a 'field trip' to have their pictures made in front of the tree just like Mrs. Farr's kindergarten class pictured here.
Merry Christmas!
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Thank you to the 20 teachers and 44 Diversity Council students who participated in the 3rd Annual GRACE Week. Lesson plans from elementary to high school focused on empathy, compassion, coping with anxiety, and improving your social and emotional learning.
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Blast from the Past - When sophomore Miles Norwood walked into a preschool classroom to do Reading Buddies during GRACE Week, Mrs. Brackett immediately remembered him, from 10 years ago. When Miles was in preschool, Mrs. Brackett was the paraprofessional in the classroom. She remarked how Miles has grown so much. ELCA appreciates the dedication from all teachers to help our students grow spiritually to know they are children of God.
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Made in God's image - Diversity Council students had a chance to teach about compassion and empathy to preschool and elementary students, including 2nd graders in Mrs. Loach's class. After showing the visual effects of how words can hurt someone emotionally and spiritually, high school students shared testimonies of how people showed empathy to them throughout their life. It was an opportunity for the 2nd graders to share openly how people have been unkind. By the end of the class, they reflected no matter how others view them, they are His image bearers and their worth is defined by God.
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Support Network
We're Here to Listen
On Twin Day during Homecoming Week, a few ladies from the Support Network wore shirts that say "I have time to listen. Your life matters." The Support Network are 15 faculty and staff members who represent a school-wide commitment to improve mental health recognition and to provide resources to students experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or eating disorders. You can learn more
HERE
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New Oasis Visits Chinese Students
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New Oasis International Education is one of the sponsor organizations who support our international Chinese students to attend ELCA. They bridge the gaps between opportunity and success within international education. They provide ELCA families an unique opportunity to become a host family to a Chinese student.
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If you're interested in hosting a student, please contact Grace Lee at
grace.lee@eagleslanding.org
. ELCA has over 20 international students from five countries: China, England, Greece, Poland, and Mexico.
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Cultural Heritage Day
The 2nd Annual Cultural Heritage Day gave middle and high school students the chance to share their cultural heritage through traditional clothing or holiday wear.
"Best Dressed"
middle school winners:
- Emma Ramer - Scotland
- Anthony Riad - Egypt
Honorable mentions:
- Haley Daniels (Jamaica)
- Ana Corales (Cuba)
- Emily Moghaddam (Mexico)
"Best Dressed"
high school winners
:
- Andrew Riad (Egypt)
- Helen Zhuang (China)
- Kishan Patel (India)
- Lewis and Alex Henderson
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Lewis Henderson, for Cultural Heritage Day, brought in a staff belonging to his great grandmother. Formed in the shape of a giraffe, his great grandmother brought it to the United States from Ghana. Louis and Alex proudly shared their family's cultural heritage by showcasing the staff to friends and faculty.
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Christmas Around the World
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The Diversity Councils (both adult and student groups) joined together for Christmas Around the World. Many cultural and traditional dishes were shared in a smorgasbord style and it was a great time for both groups to fellowship with one another.
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2019-2020 Junior Beta Club Convention
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Many members of our ELCA chapter of the Jr Beta leadership club attended the state convention in Savannah recently. They enjoyed competing with other clubs from around the state & made it to the finals of the academic quiz bowl competition!
Sixth grader Michelle Mills won 1st place in middle grades mathematics at the Georgia Jr. Beta Convention in Savannah recently. Seventh grader Carson Schuerman won 2nd place at the Convention for his pencil drawing of an astronaut shown here.
Nicely done, Michelle & Carson!
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2020 Governor's Honors Program
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The following students are finalists in the 2020 Governor's Honors Program:
Scarlett Biggers – Communicative Arts
Charity Dawson – Communicative Arts
Rebekah Duren – Theatre
Maddie Reagan – Social Studies
Caden Young – Social Studies
Han Wei - Mathematics
All six students were invited to participate in the county interviews on November 14. They went through a rigorous interview, audition, and group simulation. Rebekah, Maddie and Han were chosen to represent ELCA at the state level and are currently going through a state application process. We will know their status in late January.
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Congratulations to the December Mental Math Winners!
Third Grade • Caleb Sanderlin
Fourth Grade • Kerrington Barnwell
Fifth Grade • MaLeeya Jennings
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Students in grades 3 through 10 will undergo the ACT Aspire Interim assessment beginning on January 9.
See this schedule
for more information and for testing dates for all grades.
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The Cook family dropped off over 400 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child on November 20. Their students are Alex (8th grade) and Andy (3rd grade). Alex set the goal of filling 365 boxes this year (one for each day of the year!) and they accomplished it together. They hosted a shoebox packing day at their home. Several of our ELCA students spent a Saturday helping put together the boxes. Thank you for giving!
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Art Department Gives the New
Collaboratory Some Bling
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The High School Art Teacher, Jana Caison is seen with fellow painter and sister, Blake Beasley. The Collaboratory will be undergoing even more changes soon!
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The ELFBC and ELCA production of
Annie: A New York Christmas
was simply outstanding.
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The Mighty Charger Marching Band
and Cast of Annie
appear in the
McDonough Christmas Parade
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A STATE-RECORD-BREAKING DAY
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ELCA Sets Record with Fifth Straight
State Title Victory
The Chargers have brought home the GHSA State Championship trophy for five consecutive seasons, the most in GHSA history....
Read the whole story here.
ELCA made the list of MaxPreps Top 25 Small Schools National football rankings at #14!
See Here
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Keaton Mitchell was presented with the award for Georgia Football Player of the Week by Georgia High School Football Daily.
Keaton also earned Player of the Year for Region 5-A
and was also named to the GPB All-Finals Team.
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Members of the ALL-REGION 5-A Team are:
1st Team
: Justin Robinson, Shedrick Rhodes, Bryson Estes, Marquis Black, Deion Fisher, Devon Dorsey, Kaleb Anthony
2nd Team:
Ethan Bruno, Gabe Wright, Josh Rogers, Jeremy Butler, David Wingfield
Honorable Mentions:
Phillip Massengale, Mike Clark
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Recruit Georgia 2019 All-State Class A Team
Keaton Mitchell, Justin Robinson, Bryson Estes,
Shedrick Rhodes, Marquise Black
Honorable Mentions:
Gabe Wright, David Wingfield, Deion Fisher, Devon Dorsey
Keaton Mitchell
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Six Athletes Make it Official
on National Early Signing Day
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Justin Robinson is graduating early and heading to UGA
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Shedrick Rhodes • Ohio University
Devon Dorsey • Miami of Ohio
Justin Robinson • University of Georgia
Keaton Mitchell • East Carolina
Marquise Black • Nebraska
Jordan Smalls • Ryder University (basketball)
Not pictured
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The middle school wrestling team
competed in the Patriot Rumble recently where six kids medaled. 4th place Josh Lapsley, 3rd place TJ Lewis and CJ Outland, and Champions Jack Shuler, Anthony Riad, and Tremain Burns.
Great work guys!
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JR NBA for girls and boys in 1st through 4th grades begins Saturday, January 25 • No tryout is required •
Complete this form
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Jacob Luke • Class of 2016
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Congratulations to Jacob who has accepted a position with Coca-Cola and will start after his graduation from UGA in the spring.
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Alex Usry • Class of 2017
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Congratulations to Alex Usry, a sophomore at Charleston Southern University for being chosen for the Hero Sports First Team Sophomore ALL AMERICAN!
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Trevon Reddish • Class of 2019
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Not only is Trevon busy beginning his D1 collegiate basketball career at the College of Charleston and earning a 3.75 GPA this semester, but he is giving back to his new community. Trevon visited a local elementary school this week where he enjoyed working with the students.
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Faculty Members Team Up to Run in the Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon 3-Person Relay
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High school teachers, Nancy Hardy, Martha Fairley and Denise Martin teamed up to participate in the 13.2 mile relay on December 15. Way to go, Gals!
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Please consider giving the gift of an ELCA education this Christmas!
Georgia GOAL
allows you to contribute funds to be used for financial aid at our school, and receive a
100% tax credit
when you file your state income taxes. In other words, you are re-directing a portion of your tax dollars (which you are already paying anyway) toward financial aid for mission-fit students. Your participation has a positive impact on our school by maximizing this source of financial aid so that we can provide families with life-changing, educational opportunities.
by completing the quick online application.
To be guaranteed for approval, you must apply by Tuesday, December 31!
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy.
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Remember to use
Amazon Smile
when shopping at Amazon. A portion of most purchases will benefit ELCA! We have already seen an increase in our proceeds from Amazon Smile...thanks for thinking of ELCA when shopping!
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These lemon-glazed raspberry ribbon bars will be the stand out at the cookie exchange.
Will you try it?
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SAGE Standards:
It’s a SAGE Standard to roast deli meats in house and offer antibiotic-free chicken.
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Help for Those with Allergies:
Find meals that are right for you by using the allergen filter on your online menu or on the Touch of SAGE mobile app.
Here’s a video
with guidance on how to use it.
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May We Suggest...
The Free Carpooling App
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Parent-Driven
Carpool Solution
✓ Find carpool partners in school
✓ Organize small-group carpools
✓ Drive with school families
Save time, share carpools with families you know and trust.
This award-winning parent-driven technology makes scheduling and tracking rideshares for your kids to school, sports and other activities easy and secure.
Find
Parents can view a map of other families within their school to find nearby carpool partners.
Organize
Families are able to reach out to others in school to set up shared drives with 2-3 other families using GoKid's app.
Drive
Parents take turns driving their own kids + other kids in their carpool. GoKid sends reminders and plots the driving route.
We encourage parents who are in need of carpooling assistance or those who are willing to help to register.
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DECEMBER
17-20 Middle and High School Exams
20 School Dismissed by Noon for all students • No After-School
21-31 Christmas Break
JANUARY
1-6 Christmas Break
7 Students Return
9
ACT Aspire Testing starts
10 Chick-fil-A Friday
20 MLK Day • No School
24 Science for Everyone (Elementary)
24 Mental Math Semester Challenge
27 State of School
28 - Current 11th Grade Registration – 5:00/6:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
30 - Current 11th Grade Registration – 5:00 P.M. (Café)
30 Current 10th and 9th Grade Parent Night – 6:00 P.M. (Chapel)
February
4 Current 10th Grade Registration – 5:00 / 6:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
6 Current 10th Grade Registration – 5:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
11 Current 9th Grade Registration – 5:00 / 6:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
13 Current 9th Grade Registration – 5:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
25 Current 8th Grade Parent Night – 6:00 P.M. (Chapel and Café)
27 Current 8th Grade Registration – 5:00 / 6:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
March
3 Current 8th Grade Registration – 5:00 P.M. by appointment (Café)
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