ELCA eNewsletter • 2022/2023 Year End |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Celebrating the AWESOME
Class of 2023
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Are YOU ALL IN Yet?
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The 81 members of the ELCA Class of 2023 achieved unprecedented success in earning an astounding $50 Million + in grants and scholarships!
Among the graduates are:
1 Presidential Scholar
1 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
3 Georgia Scholars
1 Governor’s Honors Program Finalist
15% of the senior class accepted to UGA
ELCA graduates go on to attend prestigious universities such as:
UGA, Ga Tech, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, West Point, Emory, Anderson, Spelman, Tuskegee, Dartmouth, Georgetown, Morehouse, Duke, Tulane, University of Chicago, Liberty, Penn State, Purdue, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Auburn, Clemson, Howard, Hofstra, NYU, Northwestern, USC, UCLA... just to name a few!
Ninety-eight percent of the Class of 2023 profess to have a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.
The opportunities afforded to the students here make ELCA an even greater investment. We are committed to setting each student on a path to accomplishment and victory not only presently, but for eternity.
Aren't you glad your family is part of the ELCA family?
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ELCA 2023 Commencement
Friday, May 19 • 7:00PM
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Don't Miss This in the Henry Herald Newspaper |
ELCA's Class of 2023
will be highlighted
and honored in the
Henry Herald
on Saturday, May 20.
Be sure to get your copy!
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Members of the Class of 2023 made a final walk through the halls of ELCA surrounded by cheering friends and family. The seniors were treated to breakfast on Thursday, May 18, ahead of the walk and the day continued with graduation practice. Watch the video HERE.
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The annual Academic Signing Day is an opportunity for seniors to celebrate and be celebrated for their accomplishments and to look ahead to their future endeavors. Each senior may decorate a table with regalia and are recognized along with the college or university they will attend in the fall. |
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A parting gift from the Senior Class... |
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
give before June 30, 2023
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Are you ALL IN yet?
Every gift makes a difference...
even the spare change in your sofa cushions
can make a difference.
BECAUSE our goal is simply to have 100% parent participation!
Your financial contribution helps draw funds from outside corporations, foundations and organizations with a heart for our mission. This helps keep our tuition affordable.
When ELCA parents demonstrate that they are 100% invested in our mission, the community and local organizations are more likely to provide funding to support our financial needs.
Don't delay, participate today!
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ELCA is grateful for the faithful support of our Partners in Education!
If your business or company is interested in supporting ELCA by becoming a Partner in Ed for the 2023/2024 school year, please complete a Partner in Ed Form and return to the ELCA Advancement Office, Attn: Becky Smith.
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The End-of-Year PTF Uniform Resale |
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The end of the year uniform resale is quickly approaching. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteer for 3 hours and receive 1/2 off of your purchase. Manpower is needed the 1st hour and the last hour of sale, so guys please consider signing up to help!
The PTF Uniform Resale will take place
Wednesday, 5/24 from Noon-5:00PM
and Thursday, 5/25 from 8:00AM-Noon
Multi-Purpose Room in the Activities Center (lower level)
Gently used, washed uniform donations are being accepted at the receptionist's desk.
REMINDER: Please do not donate uniforms to Goodwill, Salvation Army, thrift shops, or consignment shops due to safety issues.
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TIPS for MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL EXAMS |
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Monday, May 22 is a half-day for exam review for middle and high school students. School is dismissed at 12:00PM this day. Regular uniform dress is required. There is NO after school and NO lunch served to middle or high school students on this day. Students MUST be picked up at 12:00PM.
Tuesday, May 23 through Friday, May 26 are exam days for middle and high school students. Students may dress in Friday wear. NO SWEAT PANTS.
- High school students should check their individual schedules and apply it to the period schedule as listed in the "Mark Your Calendar" section below. High school students who do not have an exam during any particular period are permitted to arrive and leave according to their schedule. (ie if a student does not have an exam in his/her 7th period class, he/she may arrive at school on Tuesday for their 6th period exam at 10:00AM. In the same manner, if a high school student does not have an exam in his/her 4th period class, he/she will be dismissed at 9:50AM after the 5th period exam on Wednesday.)
- School is out at 9:50AM on each exam day for all middle school students. Students MUST be picked up at 9:50AM each day.
- There is NO after school care and NO lunch served to middle or high school students after Friday, May 19.
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Reminder: Due to the early dismissal exam schedule,
Friday, May 19 is the last day middle and high school students
will be provided lunch in the cafe.
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This is a one-night event for fathers on the southern side of Atlanta. Bring your friends!
ELCA dads, come gather with other dads and be inspired and equipped to fight for the hearts of your children!
Trinity Christian School Football Stadium, Sharpsburg, GA
June 10th, 2023
Tailgate: 6:30PM
Event begins at 7:30PM
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Congratulations to the 2023-2024 SGA Officers |
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
President – Kristen Capp and Lauren Lee
Vice President – Elizabeth Lewis
Chaplains - Luke Gross, Audrey An Meletio and Nyla Osmani
Public Relations - Sydney Craddock and Kennedy Lilly
Unity Board President - Nico Mathew
Unity Board Vice President - Madison Norwood
Webmaster - Matthew Johnson
Finance - Alex Cook
SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS
President – Bryson Fields
Vice-President – Amber Hensel
Unity Board Representative - Joshua Banks
Reporter - Mariah Monroig
JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS
President – Allison Hinton
Vice-President – Jack Shuler
Unity Board Representative - Grace Lee and Kaila Leslie
Reporter - Eli Phillips
SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS
President – Reagan Harris
Vice-President – Emily Moghaddam
Unity Board Representative - Christopher Craddock
Reporter - Ana Corales
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There Will be Sunshine in Your Soul |
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K4 classes celebrated our moms on April 21 with a delicious lunch provided by This is It! Barbecue. We also had cupcakes and each child presented their moms with a hand-painted canvas. The theme was “You are my Sunshine.” “If your eye is pure, there will be sunshine in your soul. “ Matthew 6:22 |
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Congratulations to the following
Students of the Month!
February SOM
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1st Grade:
Kameron Webb, Bryce Hardy, Bryson Johnson
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2nd Grade:
Logan Blackaby, Maxwell McCollar, John Pittman, Antonio Patterson
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3rd Grade:
Sophia Gourrie, Josiah Roberts, Londyn Cotton
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4th Grade:
Dratien Castlin, Bryson Samuel, Sarah Gaspard, Chase Nguyen
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1st Grade:
Faith Shuaib, Lenox Ford, Oliver Lorenzo
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2nd Grade:
Makayla Robbins, Ja'Laiyah Williams, Alex Johnson
Eli Bankston (not pictured)
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3rd Grade:
Rylee O'Garro, Israel Dennard, Alice Head
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4th Grade:
Terrence Dortch, Victoria Carpio, Winry Riley,
Prince Eli Crusoe (not pictured)
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1st Grade:
Parker Clanton, Zuri Cason, Mylie Lewis
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2nd Grade:
Carter Matthews, Princeton Moore, Emily Jordan, Ian Fortune
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3rd Grade:
Elly Foster, Alton Reddick III, Kunj Doshi
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4th Grade:
Kam Dansby, Prince Eli Crusoe, Carmello Carter, Brianna Curtis, Daniel Bland
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CHICK-FIL-A LEADERSHIP ACADEMY |
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Our Chick-fil-a Leader Academy students had the privilege of touring Chick-fil-a Headquarters. They were able to attend a time of worship and devotion and learn the history and impact of CFA. Thank you to Mark Fleming of CFA Union Grove for his support and opportunities throughout the year!
After the tour, we were able to do some team building at Axe Country in McDonough. It was great day for our student leaders!
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ELCA World Impact extends curriculum beyond the classroom to provide our ELCA families with cultural, educational, and ministerial experiences both locally and around the world.
The purpose for World Impact mission trips is to build true disciples of Jesus Christ and to foster opportunities for these disciples to impact the world with the Gospel. Students are mobilized to go beyond the classroom and the community of McDonough. The endeavors purposefully partner with ministries established in other regions of the country and world.
The purpose for World Impact non-ministerial (academic/adventure) trips is to expose students to educational venues outside of a traditional classroom. Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is built upon a framework of Kingdom Education and these trips aim to highlight unique parts of the world that God has created for His glory and our enjoyment.
Check out 2023-2024 trip information at https://www.elcaonline.org/worldimpact
Check out all the photos at
https://elcachargers.smugmug.com/
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3rd Quarter ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLLS |
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Congratulations, Students,
for a job well done!
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Congratulations to Chachi Corales who was chosen as a state finalist for Georgia’s Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) in the area of Social Studies!
The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom and is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
GHP will be held June 18 through July 15 and is a residential educational experience at Georgia Southern University. Students attend classes in the mornings and afternoons in specific areas of study, and they participate in a wide variety of social and instructional opportunities every evening.
Chachi is among only 600 students who were chosen out of 4,100 nominees from all over the state of Georgia. He will spend 4 weeks this summer as a participant in this all-expenses-paid program. Congratulations to Chachi for achieving this prestigious honor.
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MISSIONARIES VISIT 8th GRADE BIBLE CLASS |
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During the first week in May, 8th grade Bible had a “Missions & Service” week. Three missionaries came to speak and give missions presentations. Students also spent time in the elementary school serving by reading to classes and helping teachers with organizing and projects. It was a great week to serve others and take our eyes of ourselves. What a great picture of what it looks like to love God and love others.
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ELCA Drama Cast SHINES in THE MUSIC MAN |
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Did you Catch the Spring Art Show? |
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Check out this video featuring the incredible art creations of our ELCA students! |
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Eagle's Landing Christian's Allen Calderon earns All-American Wrestler Status |
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Congratulations to Allen Calderon who placed 4th at the 31st National High School Coaches Association Nationals. in Virginia Beach. Nearly 400 wrestlers from all over the nation competed for grade-level national titles.
This accomplishment qualifies Allen as an All-American Wrestler!
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TRACK and FIELD ATHLETES FINISH STRONG |
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GHSA State Champion
2A • 200 Meter Dash
Jacque Holley
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GHSA State Champion
2A • Shot Put AND Discus
DJ Chester
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2023 INAUGURAL ALL-COUNTY LACROSSE HONORS |
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Long Stick Middie - Defense • Carson Schuerman (#0)
Midfield • Luke Sanders (#8)
Attack • Eli Phillips (#4) Honorable Mention
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Strawn & Co. Insurance
Most Valuable Golfer Award
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Bo Shuler, a senior on the Eagles Landing Christian Academy Golf Team, was awarded the 16th Annual Strawn & Co. Insurance Most Valuable Golfer Award by Rusty Strawn (former McDonough Christian Academy golf team member) for the 2023 Golf Season.
Bo is earning this award for the third consecutive year. The award is given in memory of Dr. Paul E. Davis (former Headmaster & Golf Coach at McDonough Christian Academy) and is awarded to the most outstanding golfer of the year. The criteria include low scoring average and outstanding character and integrity on and off the golf course. The recipient of the award each year is awarded a $1,000 scholarship by Strawn & Co., Insurance.
Congratulations, once again, to Bo and the Shuler family!
Pictured: Rusty Strawn, Bo Shuler, Coach Anthony Lorenzo, Mrs. Jolynn Shuler, and Coach Brian Shuler.
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Nick Lemons - Morehouse College (Football)
Faith Rush - Tennessee Tech (Softball)
Jacque Holley - Stetson University (Football/Track)
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Allen Calderon - Indiana Tech (Wrestling) |
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The ELCA Youth Football program is a feeder of the ELCA Football Program. The mission of ELCA Football is to see lives changed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the game of football. We are excited to develop young men spiritually, athletically, mentally, and socially. Our program is designed to teach fundamentals, safety, and love for the game! We are excited for you to be a part of our program!
Flag and tackle programs begin on August 1 for grades K5-6th grade. Check out more details at https://elcafootball.ryzerevents.com/
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Coach Juan Pagan Receives His Master's Degree |
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Coach Juan Pagan recently graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with his master’s degree in Sports Administration/ Educational Leadership. Congratulations, Coach! |
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Hope Rush Songalia • Class of 2009 |
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We are so proud of ELCA Alum and current Assistant Softball Coach, Hope Rush Songalia who was named to the Class of 2023 Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.
GEORGIA TECH SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023 ANNOUNCED HOPE RUSH-SONGALIA, SOFTBALL (2010-13)
Perhaps the best two-way player ever to suit up for the Yellow Jackets, Rush-Songalia helped lead Georgia Tech to a pair of Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championships (2010, 2012) and two ACC regular-season titles (2010, 2011), and berths in three NCAA regional tournaments. The Marietta, Ga., product earned All-ACC honors three of her four years on The Flats, first-team honors in 2010 and 2012 and second-team in 2013, and was a third-team NFCA All-American in 2010. Her 60 career home runs, second most ever at Tech, ranks fourth all-time in the ACC, with 20 of those coming as a freshman in 2010. Rush ranks among the top five in Tech annals in slugging percentage (.633), RBI (193) and walks (124). As a pitcher, she also ranks among the top five in program history in victories (79), saves (6), appearances (139), games started (118), complete games (83), shutouts (22), innings pitched (752.2) and strikeouts (471). Rush tossed three no-hitters in her career, two against North Carolina and one against Virginia Tech.
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Jaydon Gay • Class of 2021
Author of A Good Man in an Evil World
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Jaydon Gay is currently a sophomore and rising junior at Georgia State University studying Communications. He is aspiring to become a sports broadcaster and hosts two podcasts Pursuing Excellence and Jay’s 5th Down. Jaydon lives south of Atlanta with his father. Although he dreams of being on television, Jaydon found an unknown love in writing and has published his own book A Good Man In An Evil World.
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Keaton Mitchell • Class of 2020 |
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Class of 2020 alum, Keaton Mitchell has signed a contract to play NFL Football with the Baltimore Ravens.
East Carolina RB Keaton Mitchell signed as undrafted free agent by Baltimore Ravens
The speedy ECU running back remains decked in purple when transitioning from college to the NFL.
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Where is the Class of 2019 Now? |
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LIVES IN: Jonesboro, GA
COLLEGE ATTENDED: Georgia State University
CAREER/GOALS: I will be pursuing a Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting under the instruction of Dr. Tamara Dworetz beginning in the fall of 2023 at Georgia State University. I am also the Assistant Conductor Designate for the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra assisting Maestro Buddy Langley in the 23/24 concert season.
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE ELCA: Growth
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LIVES IN: McDonough, GA
COLLEGE ATTENDED: Truett McConnell University
CAREER/GOALS: I am graduating this week with my Bachelors of Exercise Science and Minor in Business. I am planning to get my Masters in Business Administration and return to play my 5th year for soccer. I am hoping to apply to AT school and PT school afterwards and continue my education!
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE ELCA: Intuitive
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LIVES IN: New York City, NY
COLLEGE ATTENDED: Georgia Tech
CAREER/GOALS: I am heading to NYC to work as a trader for Citibank. I hope to eventually work abroad in a perfomance-based role.
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE ELCA: Community
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LIVES IN: McDonough, GA
COLLEGE ATTENDED: Florida A&M University
CAREER/GOALS: I aspire to be a pediatric dentist or orthodontist. This fall, I will be attending Howard University College of Dentistry to pursue a doctorate of dental surgery in Washington, DC.
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE ELCA: Memorable
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LIVES IN: Seattle, WA
COLLEGE ATTENDED: Georgia Tech
CAREER/GOALS: I graduated a few days ago on May 6th. Recently, I was given a job offer by Boeing as an aerodynamics engineer. This would involve me moving to Seattle. I am super excited to take up this job offer as working at Boeing has been a dream of mine for a long time. Ultimately, I do want to move towards the flight testing aspect of aerospace engineering, but for now I am more than content with working as an aerodynamics engineer for the next few years of my life.
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE ELCA: Incomparable
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LIVES IN: Dahlonega, GA
COLLEGE ATTENDED: University of North Georgia
CAREER/GOALS: I recently graduated from UNG with a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education with a reading endorsement, cum laude. I will be working as a 5th grade teacher at Roberts Elementary in Gwinnett County during the 23-24 school year. During that same time I will be taking classes to get my gifted endorsement. The following school year I plan to pursue my masters degree in educational leadership.
ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE ELCA: Growth
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Friday, May 19 • High School Graduation 7PM • Livestream available at http://elcalive.eagleslanding.com
- May 22-26 • Early Release for middle and high school students (Exams) • No after-school services and no lunch served
- Monday, May 22 • MS and HS Exam Review • 12Noon Dismissal
- Tuesday, May 23 • MS Science Exam (Grades 6-8) / 5th Grade History Exam • 9:50AM Dismissal
- Tuesday, May 23 • HS 7th Period Exam • 8:00AM-9:50AM
- Tuesday, May 23 • HS 6th Period Exam • 10:10AM-12:00PM
- Wednesday, May 24 • MS Math Exam • 9:50AM Dismissal
- Wednesday, May 24 • HS 5th Period Exam • 8:00AM-9:50AM
- Wednesday, May 24 • HS 4th Period Exam • 10:10AM-12:00PM
- Wednesday, May 24 • PTF Uniform Resale 1:00-6:00PM
- Thursday, May 25 • HS 3rd Period Exam • 8:00AM-9:50AM
- Thursday, May 25 • HS 2nd Period Exam • 10:10AM-12:00PM
- Thursday, May 25 • PTF Uniform Resale 8:00AM-12:00PM
- Thursday, May 25 • Field Day • Grades 1-4
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Friday, May 26 • Kindergarten Graduation • 8:30AM • Livestream available at http://elcalive.eagleslanding.com
- Friday, May 26 • MS History Exam (Grades 6-8) / 5th Grade Class Party • 9:50AM Dismissal
- Friday, May 26 • HS 1st Period Exam • 8:00-9:50AM
- Friday, May 26 • Last Day of School • All students dismissed by Noon
- PreK dismissed at 11:00AM
- K5 dismissed at 11:30AM
- Grades 1 & 2 dismissed at 11:45AM
- Grades 3 & 4 dismissed at 12:00PM
- Grades 5-11 dismissed at 9:50AM
- Tuesday, May 30 • Young Chargers Enrichment Program begins (through July 21)
- June 5 • Math Boot Camp
- June 5 • Youth Football Camp
- June 12 • Camp 323
- June 19 • Math Boot Camp
- June 19 • Dance Camp
- June 23 • ELFBC Student Camp
- June 26 • Art Camp
- June 26 • Math Boot Camp
- July 7 • ELFBC Centri-Kid
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