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September 21 Mt. Nebo Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- Message from Mr. Aiken
- Announcements
- Athletic Office
- Counseling Office
- Frequently Used Links
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Sept 29 - Progress Reports sent electronically
Oct 2 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-Service Day
Oct 2 - Flu Vaccine Clinic, Warrior Field House, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
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Dear Parents and Students,
I am proud to announce that ECA senior Milaina Reaoch has been named a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student! A letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, has been presented to this scholastically gifted senior.
Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This means that out of the 1.5 million students entering the program, Milaina is in the top 3%!
Eden Christian Academy's most recent commended students received full to significant academic scholarships to Syracuse University, the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, and Liberty University.
Please join me in congratulating Milaina on achieving this honor.
God Bless,
Todd Aiken
Upper School Principal
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FLU VACCINE CLINIC
October 2, 2020
As we approach winter, public health authorities recommend getting a flu shot. As a service, a Flu Vaccine Clinic will be offered at the Mt. Nebo Campus.
Here are the details:
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Eden Christian Academy
Mt. Nebo Campus Warrior Field House
Friday, October 2, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walk-in clients will be accepted with completed paperwork/consent forms, however, we encourage online scheduling to help prepare and maintain all social distancing recommendations.
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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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CANVAS
Parent Account Set-Up
Canvas is the online and mobile platform used by ECA upper school teachers to post lesson plans, assignments, grades, and other course content. Instructions for setting up parent observer accounts to access this information was recently emailed to all parents.
If you have any questions about Canvas or your account, please contact Mrs. Allyson Potter at apotter@edenca.org. She will be happy to assist you!
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HOST FAMILIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Did you know that there are 13 international students enrolled at ECA this year?
These students are fully engaged in their education and the life-changing experience they are enjoying with their host families.
Right now, there are students interested in attending Eden Christian Academy who need host families!
When you open your home as a host family, you have the opportunity to:
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Build life-long relationships
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Share God’s love and grace with an international student
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Learn about a different culture
ECA’s international program provides:
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Liaison support for both the host family and student
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A monthly stipend for the host family
And, international students cover their own personal expenses.
Would you like to learn more? Please contact Jennifer Cranston, ECA International Director at jcranston@edenca.org or 412-716-4672
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2020-2021 YEARBOOK ON SALE
$5 Discount Through October 23
Take advantage of the only discounted price for the year and purchase the 2020-2021 yearbook for $55. That's a $5 discount!
- Click Yearbook > Buy Your Yearbook
- Type in Eden Christian Academy
- Select the Mt. Nebo Campus (Sewickley)
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SENIOR PICTURES
Due by November 2, 2020
Every senior will need to provide a vertical headshot that is a 300 dpi jpeg.
All photos should be submitted using the submission link accessed HERE
Important reminder: Clothing for senior pictures must adhere to the school dress code. The yearbook staff reserves the right to refuse your photograph if it does not comply.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your senior picture!
- No full body poses along with hands near face. Your photo should be a vertical headshot.
- Indoor or outdoor photos are accepted.
- Background should be simple and uncluttered.
- No texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp should be visible.
Remember, our goal is to achieve a unified appearance of all senior pictures in the yearbook!
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FALL SPORTS
Requirements for Spectators
Dear ECA Families,
We are excited that the fall athletic season is underway! And, I am very proud of our coaching staff and all of our student athletes who have faced many challenges in getting ready for their games.
I’m sharing some important information about fall sports that will help us continue to keep everyone safe. In the weeks ahead, we will host a number of outdoor contests on the ECA Mt. Nebo Campus. Please be sure to read and follow the spectator instructions below.
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By order of the state, we are permitted to host up to 250 people for each outdoor game. Please note that everyone in attendance will be required to wear a gaiter or a mask if you chose to enter the gated portion of the soccer/baseball fields. If you choose not to wear a mask, you may still watch the game from outside the gate.
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Please note that each of the schools who will host ECA for athletic events will require fans to wear masks as well. Currently, there are a few schools that will not permit away fans at their venues and we will send that information out to you prior to those games.
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At this time, only 25 people are allowed for our indoor games including team members, coaches, etc. So currently, fans are not allowed for volleyball games. The good news is that we will be live-streaming these games so that everyone who would like to see the games will have that opportunity.
While we understand that no one wants to attend a sporting event wearing a mask, we also recognize that any COVID-19 outbreak related to middle or high school sports could have negative consequences on games and fans in the future.
I want to thank you ahead of time for your cooperation and for doing your part to make sure we are able to support our amazing athletes in person.
I look forward to meeting you at one of the games. Please come ready to safely cheer for your favorite Warrior!
GO WARRIORS!
Keep Lookin’ Up,
Mark Ackerman
Athletic Director
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DATE CHANGE FOR PSAT/NMSQT
Students in Grades 10 & 11
Please mark your calendar to reflect a date change in this year's standardized testing opportunity at Eden Christian Academy. All students in grades 10 and 11 will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT 10/11 at ECA on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Additional details will be shared in December!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Special Attention Students in Grades 11 & 12
This year's post high school exploration experience for college and careers may look different than years past, but there are still many opportunities to consider. I am available and eager to walk through the process with you just as I've done with previous Eden families over the last three years!
This year, for the safety and health of our students and families, we will not invite college representatives to visit us on-campus at lunch during the fall and winter. We will reevaluate in the spring to decide what is most appropriate and beneficial going forward. I will share virtual and in-person resources and opportunities in the weekly updates and I'm personally available to help you navigate the college and career process by phone, email, and in person as needed.
If you are a senior and applying to colleges, please keep in mind that our local PHEAA representative is Marian Hargrave and she can help your family complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens up October 1, 2020. Please check out STUDENTAID.GOV for additional information and feel free to reach out to Marian directly at 724.614.3823 or mhargrav@pheaa.org with individual questions.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance with transcripts, common application pieces, the FAFSA, or other questions you may have. I look forward to seeing where God leads the class of 2021!
Mrs. Brenda A. Cischke, M.A., NCC
Director of College and Career Counseling
412-741-2825 ext 103
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CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR In-Person Event
Saturday, September 26
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Event Location is Orchard Hill Church, 2551 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090
- FREE admission and open to the public
- Financial Aid resources available
- All attendees receive a copy of The Guide which is a 250+ page college search resource
- COVID-19 guidelines will be observed
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VIRTUAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR
November 5, 2020
Over 100 Christian colleges and universities will be online at this virtual event.
This is one of nearly 50 events that will be offered this fall and winter.
- Chat with admission reps in their virtual booths.
- Attend live college presentations on how to apply, financial aid, student life, and more.
- Schedule a virtual meeting with a college - just choose a date and time.
- Tell your friends. Parents are also invited.
- Sessions on Financial Aid, Value of a Christian Higher Education, and more.
Engage with college reps and enter to win AirPod Pros, college swag bags or gift cards. The Virtual Christian College Fairs are free, easy, informative and important to your college search.
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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.
- 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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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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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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