ELCA eNewsletter • May 2022 |
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HIGHLIGHTS
High School Graduation
TODAY
7:00PM
K5 Graduation
Thursday, 5/26
8:30AM
Student Accolades
and Recognition
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MAY VERSE of the MONTH
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"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
~Colossians 3:17
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The seventy-nine members of the class of 2022 received acceptances into 140 college and universities, 34 which were in state schools, 106 out-of-state. Of those acceptances 69 were public schools, 24 were HBCU schools, 71 were private schools of which 18 were Christian colleges.
Most of the class, 47 students, will remain in state and matriculate to 20 different Georgia schools, with 22 students selecting to attend 19 out-of-state schools (12 different states and Canada). Four students will join the work force, one will take a gap year and five are still deciding on where they will attend college. Seventy-five percent are eligible for the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. Most impressively, the class of 2022 received over 8.1 million dollars in grants, academic, arts, and athletic scholarships.
The Commencement Exercises for this awesome class of students will be held this evening and Pastor of ELFBC / President of ELCA, Trea Brinson, will be the commencement speaker.
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Valedictorian
Ariana David
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Co-Salutatorian
Charity Dawson
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Co-Salutatorian
Caden Young
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Don't Miss This in the Henry Herald Newspaper |
ELCA's Class of 2022
will be highlighted and
honored in the
Henry Herald on
Saturday, May 28.
Be sure to get your copy!
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Some have a story. Others leave a legacy. We are excited to announce the inaugural Senior Legacy Campaign at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy.
This is a new tradition for the senior class to give back to the school that has prepared them to achieve their goals and dreams beyond this stage. A check was presented to Dr. Hahn at the Senior Chapel on Wednesday, April 27th, in the amount of $2,267.
Seniors, your donation helps the Class of 2022 leave a positive legacy to empower the next generation of students for Christ. Thank you for your generous hearts!
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ELCA Fund - THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Did you know the 2021-2022 ELCA Fund Campaign ends on June 30?
Are you ALL IN yet?
It's not too late to give! Every gift makes a difference, no matter how big or small the amount. Our goal is always to have 100% parent participation!
Your financial contribution helps draw funds from outside corporations, foundations and organizations with a heart for our mission.
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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We're Still Sprinting to the
2021-2022 Finish Line,
but let's glance ahead to
2022-2023 for a moment!
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2022-2023 School Calendar
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Go Ahead and Mark Your Calendar...
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The 2022-2023
Back-to-School Day
will be Monday, August 1, 2022.
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Be Sure to Share Your
Summer Memories
with Us!
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ELCA is grateful for the faithful support of our Partners in Education!
If your business or company is interested in joining the companies below in becoming a Partner in Ed for the 2022/2023 school year, please complete a Partner in Ed Form and return to the ELCA Advancement Office, Attn: Grace Lee.
AWB Contracting, Inc.
Champions Choice Awards/Snowflake Shaved Ice
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Get a K5 Graduation DVD for Keeps |
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The Fine Arts Patrons of ELCA offer K5 graduation DVDs which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. There is a limited supply of available DVDs for purchase. If you would like a K5 graduation DVD, please COMPLETE THIS FORM and you will be contacted when the DVDs are available for pickup. The business office has closed the ability to charge student accounts, so you will need to bring $10 cash when you pick up your DVD (they will be ready in approximately 2 weeks.) All funds raised support fine arts. Thank you for supporting the Fine Arts program at ELCA!
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JOIN US FOR LUNCH • Elementary parents may still join their child for lunch in the last 3 remaining days. The cost is $5.00 per person. Please check in with the receptionist (ID will be required). Payment must be cash at this time.
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Keeping You "In the Know"
Extra Information for Exam Days
● Friday, May 20 is a half-day for exam review for middle and high school students. School is dismissed at 12:00PM this day. 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.
● Monday, May 23-26 are exam days for middle and high school students.
- 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 Monday for their 6th period exam at 9:50AM. 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 Tuesday.)
- 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 Thursday, May 19.
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The End-of-Year PTF Uniform Resale |
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Uniform Resale
Tuesday, May 24 • 1:00PM-6:00PM
Wednesday, May 25 • 8:00AM-1:00PM
Volunteers receive half off their purchase for 3 hours of service. Men are needed for the first 30 minutes to unpack the cage and the last 30 minutes to put things away.
PTF is accepting donations of washed, gently used uniform items.
If you have a large number of items to donate, please contact Elly Gogins to make arrangements to meet at the school.
REMINDER: Please do not donate uniforms to Goodwill, Salvation Army, thrift shops, or consignment shops due to safety issues.
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Charger Store Summer Hours |
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The school store will observe the following hours during the summer:
June:
June 6th - June 9th Monday - Thursday 9am until 2pm
June 13th - June 16th Monday - Thursday 9am until 2pm
June 20th and June 21st Monday - Tuesday 9am until 2 pm
*These weeks are primarily for new student appointments; however, we will assist current students as well.
Closed June22 - July 1st for inventory.
July:
Closed the week of July 4th for vacation.
July 11th - July 14th Monday - Thursday 9am until 2pm
July 18th - July 21st Monday - Thursday 9am until 2pm
July 25th - July 29th Monday - Friday 9am until 2pm
August:
August 1st Back to School Day (store hours will be announced in July)
August 2nd - Tuesday 9am-4pm
August 3rd - Wednesday First Day of School 7:30-4pm
August 4th - August 5th Thursday - Friday 7:30 - 4pm
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If you, or an acquaintance of yours, is interested in employment at ELCA, please visit
to learn more about the available opportunities for 2022-2023.
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April Students of the Month |
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FIRST GRADE
Na’Vi Dunn and Kailee Proby – Mrs. Mix
Royal Fluellen and Emerson Blackaby– Mrs. Tinsley
Emily Jordan and Judah Rice – Mrs. Brown
Khyree Martin and Alijah Clarke – Mrs. Bradley
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SECOND GRADE
Bryce Gooden and Alyssa Irvin – Mrs. Duren
Landon Hill and Eliana Paggett– Mrs. Williams
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THIRD GRADE
Vy Nguyen and Ky’Var Whigham– Mrs. Brown
Callie Collier and Deuce Rowand – Mrs. Smith
Luke Payne and Tashi Patel– Mrs. Thorn
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FOURTH GRADE
Amir Mason and Aundrea Johnson – Ms. Harris
Ferrina Nguyen and Shreeya Patel – Mrs. Heidle
Tatum Brevard and Zirek McDowell – Ms. Howington
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May Students of the Month |
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Student Government Association
SGA 2022-2023 Officers
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SGA Executive Board
President – Lily Wu
VP Programming – Lauren Lee
VP Operations – Kristen Capp
VP Finance Cash – Alex Cook
VP Finance Billing – Mark Meng
VP Fundraising – Matthew Johnson
VP Internal Affairs – Katherine Spence
VP External Affairs – Nico Mathew
VP Public Relations – Divya Scott
VP Public Relations – Allison Simmons
VP Service – Zoe Purcaro
VP Discipleship – Claire Massengale
VP Spiritual Formation – Miller Doerr
Sophomore Class Officers
President – Elizabeth Lewis
Vice-President – Claire Gilliam
Chaplain – Nyla Osmani
Chaplain – Jack Shuler
Diversity Liaison – Madison Norwood
Junior Class Officers
President – Bryson Fields
Vice-President – Mariah Monroig
Chaplain – Audrey An Meletio
Chaplain – Luke Gross
Diversity Liaison – Sydney Craddock
Senior Class Officers
President – Melanie Collier
Vice-President – Makenna Tyson
Chaplain – Emma Whitlock
Chaplain – Tucker Hardeman
Diversity Liaison – Nick Lemons
Congratulations to each of these students!
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Stephanie Bryant, parent of 1st grade student, Laila Wilson has been kind enough to volunteer each morning as a cross-walk guard during carpool. Stephanie explains that she recognized a need in this area and chose to be part of a logical solution.
Thanks so much, Stephanie!
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ELCA wishes to express gratitude to our many parent volunteers who help make the ELCA world go round. |
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FAITHFUL TO THE WORD FRIDAYS
SGA Student-Led Devotions
https://www.elcaonline.org/fwf
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SGA Chaplain • Miller Doerr |
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Fridays
6:30AM-7:30AM
Life Center Room 106
Join us TOMORROW for the last meeting of the school year.
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Can't make it in person? Join the meeting via ZOOM.
Join us TOMORROW for the last meeting of the school year.
Meeting ID: 827 2808 6570
Passcode: Zr9L3f
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Congratulations to Melanie Collier who was chosen as a state Governor’s Honors Program finalist for Spanish. She competed against students (including native Spanish speakers) throughout the state and was offered one of the coveted spots in GHP this summer. She will be attending an all expense paid summer program for 4 weeks at Berry College with 600 other students from the state of Georgia. Way to go, Melanie! |
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Luminescence • 2022 ELCA Literary Magazine |
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HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Congratulations, Students, for a job well done! |
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An Author Visit for 5th Grade Students |
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Fifth grade students were treated to a visit from local author Kristi Ann Hunt who spoke about pursuing dreams to become a published writer. You may learn more about Ms. Hunt on her website at https://www.kristiannhunter.com/.
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Another Brilliant Spring Musical by the
ELCA Drama Department
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2021-2022 Highlights of Middle School Art
Grades 4-8
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GETTING READY FOR YOUTH CHEER |
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Youth Cheer is super thankful to have three new Cheer Moms to coach for 2022-2023!
Rising 3rd grade through rising 5th grade
Fittings for Cheer Uniforms will take place on Monday, May 23 starting at 10:00AM. Students will be pulled briefly from class to be fitted.
If your daughter would like to participate in Youth Cheer for 2022-2023, please email Cynthia Petty if you have not already done so.
GO CHARGERS!
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No Pre-Registration Required for Youth Basketball Camp.
Just Come to the Gym on Monday, June 20 ready to roll!
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2022-23 High School Softball Tryouts
Monday, 5/23 to Thursday 5/26
1:00-3:00PM
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Congratulations to our varsity track & field team who competed incredibly in the Area and State Track & Field Championships.
Area Champion and GHSA Sectional qualifier was DJ Chester in the Shot Put and the Discus. Other GHSA Sectional qualifiers were our girls 4x200 relay team of Autumn Harrell, Adyson Saunders, Lauren Lee, and Kira Leslie; the boys 4x200 relay team of Brandon Hood, Blake McGill, Jacque Holley, and Fenix Felton; Miguel McNeil in the Discus, Dakota Hughley in the High Jump, Madeline Thomas in the Long Jump, Joshua Banks in the Long Jump, RJ Johnson in the Triple Jump, and Asia Queen & Miles Norwood in the Long Jump & Triple Jump.
The Chargers competed at the GHSA State Track & Field Championships this month wrapping up their outstanding season. Head Track & Field Coach, Scott Queen expressed his appreciation of the team's efforts, "I'm so proud of this team right here. Phenomenal season with a bunch of young, hard working athletes. We just finished the year competing at the GHSA State Track & Field Championships and our kids really had a fantastic 3 days. A couple of school records, many personal records, and several State Runner-Up Competitors. Again, so proud. Great job Chargers!!!"
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THIS WRESTLING PHENOM STRIKES AGAIN
Eighth grade student, Xander Dossett recently participated in the Freestyle / Greco State Wrestling Championships in Troup County where he earned the title of Georgia State Greco Wrestling Champ for the 16U, 160lb weight class. Xander also placed 4th in Freestyle wrestling at this state competition sponsored by Team Georgia USA.
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Varsity Golf Team Advances to State |
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Boys Golf finished as Area Runner-Up which qualified them to advance to the State Play-offs. At the GHSA State Championship, Bo Shuler tied for 14th individually with rounds of 74 and 78. ELCA finished 12th in the team standings.
Congrats to this great group!
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Strawn & Co. Insurance
Most Valuable Golfer Award
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Bo Shuler, a junior on the Eagles Landing Christian Academy Golf Team, was awarded the 15th Annual Strawn & Co. Insurance Most Valuable Golfer Award by Rusty Strawn (former McDonough Christian Academy golf team member) for the 2022 Golf Season.
Bo is earning this award for the second 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: Mrs. Jolynn Shuler, Coach Brian Shuler, Bo Shuler, Rusty Strawn ad Coach Jay Covington.
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Giving beyond monthly tuition helps ELCA keep our tuition costs as low as possible and helps us better empower students to impact the world for Christ. It's not too late to give! You can make a tax-deductible donation at
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Did you know that you can re-direct your tax dollars to be provide financial assistance for students to attend Eagle's Landing Christian Academy? This greatly benefits our community to provide a more affordable education to change students' futures. It is a rewarding opportunity to know the positive impact you have made for another ELCA student.
Participating is very easy! Here are the 5 simple steps:
- 1) Apply Now
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Complete the 2022 GOAL Tax Credit Application today at www.goalscholarship.org (takes just 20 seconds!)
- 2) GOAL Submits to DOR
- GOAL submits your 2022 application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) immediately
- 3) Approved to Contribute
- GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline
- 4) Make Payment
- Pay GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of DOR approval
- 5) Take the Credit
- GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (Note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).
Please contact Grace Lee with any questions. Thank you for your support of ELCA.
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- Friday, May 20 • Deadline to donate to Crocs for Kentucky
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Friday, May 20 • High School Graduation @7:00PM (ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY) • LIVESTREAM LINK • **Should inclement weather prohibit Graduation on Friday evening, the ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00am (rain or shine).
- Monday, May 23 • Middle School Science Exams • Early release • All middle school students dismissed at 10:00AM
- Monday, May 23 • High School Exams for 7th and 6th hours • Early release • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- May 23-26 • High School Softball Tryouts • 1-3PM
- Tuesday, May 24 • Middle School Math Exams • Early release • All middle school students dismissed at 10:00AM
- Tuesday, May 24 • High School Exams for 5th, and 4th hours • Early release • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- Wednesday, May 25 • Middle School English (5th grade Reading) Exams • Early release • All middle school students dismissed at 10:00AM
- Wednesday, May 25 • High School Exams for 3rd and 2nd hours • Early release • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- Wednesday, May 25 • Elementary Field Day
- Thursday, May 26 • Middle School History (5th grade class party) Exams • Early release • All middle school students dismissed at 10:00AM
- Thursday, May 26 • High School Exams for 1st hour • Early release • All high school students dismissed by 10AM
- Thursday, May 26 • K5 Graduation @8:30AM
- Thursday, May 26 • Last day of school • All students dismissed by Noon
- Saturday, May 28 • Make sure to get your copy of the Henry Herald that will include a page dedicated to the ELCA Class of 2022!
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