Quick for the Week!
At ECA, our vision is that school families Love God, Value Learning, and Serve Others.
Racing Through this Week!
In honor of our Jog-a-thon at the end of this week, our newsletter will be short this week. We are focusing on events happening this week and looking ahead to our March “Comedy Night"
No School Tomorrow, Monday, February 24
Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, February 24. Teachers have Winter PLC Meetings. They are professional growth meetings as we continue to learn best practices to serve your children.
1/2 Day Friday this Friday
This Friday, we will be making up Monday’s teacher inservice day . School will begin at 8:00 and run until 12:30. We will also have school next Friday, February, 28. School will run from 8:00-12:30.
Jog-a-Thon This Friday
Friday, February 28 - ECA Jog-a-thon - ECA will be having a winter fundraiser to get students moving and to help our school’s worthy student fund. Each year, ECA commits between $30,000 - $40,000 to help families with tuition assistance. This jog-a-thon is one way to help as we prepare for new & returning families next year. Last week, your child brought home a packet with a way to collect pledges. For friends or family who might like to support, donations can be made online at our website: http://www.emeraldchristian.com
ECA Store this Friday
Visitation Day is Coming Up!
Friday, March 14 - ECA Winter Visitation Day - ECA will be having an open house. This is an opportunity to invite families in the community to our school. Visiting families must bring children with them. If you have friends or family who are looking for a change and value Christian education, be sure to spread the word. Our visitation day will go from 8-12:30. Students will be able to visit classrooms for the day and there will be a Q/A session for families and the principal.
Friday, March 14 - ECA Kindergarten “Drop-in” Day - The visitation day will be for potential kindergarten students too, just slightly different hours.
Sunday, March 16 - ECA Comedy Night - Every winter, ECA tries to host an activity for our school, church, and community families. Last year, we had a “Mystery Dinner.” This year, ECA will be hosting a Christian Comedy night filled with great food, fun, and a chance to have an evening out. ECA will be providing daycare during this evening event.
Tickets: $40/ticket
Time: 4:30-7:00 in the ECA Gym
Daycare: Provided on-campus for a suggested donation
Tickets and money raised will go towards three important events: 1) ECA’s Spring Mission Trip, 2) Next Year’s Washington D.C. Trip for next year’s 7th & 8th grade students, and 3) Elementary (Grades K-4) Classroom & School Improvement Projects
AG Class - No Monday Classes until March 3
Our Monday AG classes go in the winter months too. Students will be outdoors doing a variety of things with Mr. Wyatt Johnson. Throughout the year, there may be a few rainy days. Boots and gloves are great things for working outdoors on Monday Science Days. Water bottles are great things to have outside too. Here is a schedule of the days and classes:
Monday, March 3 - Grades 3&4
Monday, March 10 - Grades K-2
Monday, March 17 - Grades 7&8
Hot Lunch Menu for the Month
Hot lunch happens every Monday and Wednesday. Additionally, whenever we have a 1/2 Friday, hot lunch will be offered by our Home & School. You can click on the link below to order hot lunch for the week for your child. If you have more than one child, please click the link more than once and turn in one week’s submission for each child. There is a payment option that is included in the form.
Christian Counseling Available - Free Resources:
The NAD (North American Division of SDA) has recently shared new resources for children and teens that offer a safe and anonymous place to talk or text. Here is a news release from the NAD.
We’re excited to announce the launch of www.aruggedjourney.org our newest NAD site providing free online mentoring for guys. A Rugged Journey joins www.gorgeous2god.org (for young women) which has grown in its scope and ministry since its beginning in 2017.
These sites, along with their counterparts on social media, provide free help to our teens/young adults in a space they can ask questions without judgment or fear. The questions are answered by a team of dedicated Seventh-day Adventists at AIM on the campus of Andrews University.
In addition to the confidential Q & A, positive content is provided through videos, posts, etc.
www.gorgeous2god.org/ FB: gorgeous2god/ IG: @gorgeous2god
www.aruggedjourney.org/ FB: aruggedjourney/ IG: @aruggedjourney
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Monday, February 24 - No School - Teacher Inservice Day
Friday, February 28 - Extra 1/2 Day Friday (Makeup for Monday)
Friday, March 14 - Visitation Day
Sunday, March 16 - ECA Winter “Comedy Night”