Happy Thanksgiving
At ECA, our vision is that school families Love God, Value Learning, and Serve Others.
November 20, 2022
Hello ECA families,
During this special time of the year, my thoughts turn to family and the many things I am thankful for. As a school, the staff at ECA feel blessed to have a second family. Our school family is an important part of our lives. We hope you feel the same way. As you reflect on the many blessings God has shared with you this past year, my prayer is you will feel, see, and hear the love of Jesus and experience the hope that only a relationship with Jesus can bring.
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” - Hebrews 12:28, 29
No Hot Lunch Tomorrow, Monday, November 21
As the 8th grade class clears up the schedule for Monday hot lunches, we will share that information with you.
Fellowship With our ECA Family
Our school was filled with a spirit of celebration and thanks last Friday. Thank you all to the families who were able to help out with our Thanksgiving meal. We especially want to thank the Home & School leaders and volunteers for their preparation of main entrees and meal preparation. Community is an important part of our school vision, and as we look forward to December and a new year, we are excited to see our school grow closer and we look forward to more ways to experience outreach into the lives of local and extended families.
1/2 Day of School this Wednesday, November 23
Parents, please note that this Wednesday, ECA will be having morning classes. We understand that some of you will be needing to leave early for Thanksgiving travel. If you are unable to make it for morning classes, please check in with your teachers to see if there will be any missing assignments. Please note: There will be NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THIS 1/2 DAY WEDNESDAY. Classes will resume the following Monday, November 28.
December 1 - Picture Retake Day
If your child was unable to have their pictures taken during our first picture day, ECA will have retakes on Thursday, December 1. If you would like to have retakes, please be sure to send your old picture packets back to school with your child. Picture packets can be ordered online. If you would like more information, please call the school office for more information.
After-School Tutor Position
ECA is looking to fill a position for an after-school tutor/helper with our after-school program. This position would be from 3:00 - 5:00 M-Th. There is also flexibility for adding extra hours as a teacher’s aide. As a part-time worker for the school, you would be compensated with an hourly pay. You would work with our CORE Full-Time teachers to help students in reading, math, and writing. You could also help out with after-school programs. If this sounds like an adventure you would like more information about, please call the office or send an email to principal@emeraldchristianacademy.com. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the flexibility to work with a great team of teachers receive financial compensation that help offset the costs of tuition.
ECA’s New Music Teacher
ECA is excited to have a new music teacher join our staff. Dr. Agnes Vojtko is an accomplished mezzo-soprano. Her experience in international music performances, competitions, coaching, and teaching will be an exciting addition to our school’s program. Mrs. V. will be starting her classes with students beginning the first week after Thanksgiving vacation. Her experience and passion for music encompasses a diversity of programs ranging from PreK - College. Mrs. V. will be teaching music classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Welcome Mrs. V.
Upcoming AG Program at ECA
We are excited to be offering an after-school agriculture program for students at ECA beginning in December. Not only will the program be after school, but it will also involve each classroom having one monthly 1/2 day dedicated to time spent working outside with Wyatt. Our hope is to grow and develop this program to help students see the value in working in nature, develop financial management skills, and enjoy interacting with our community. There will be different stages that will happen as we start this program. Wyatt Johnston will start working on deer-proof fencing, irrigation, and clearings. One of the first stages will be the completion of a donated greenhouse kit. We currently have a foundation set for the 8x20 greenhouse kit. If you have any experience or interest in working on this one-two day project, please consider calling the school. Additionally, if you would like to help out in any of this initial work, please call the office.
Do you know of a tractor with post hole digger attachment?
As we work to put up our deer-proof fencing, we will have a lot of holes to dig. If you or someone you know has a tractor or powered post hole digger and would be willing to help or share the equipment, please reach out to our school office. We are looking forward to seeing our school grow and look forward to seeing God’s blessing to our school and community with this new program.
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
Wednesday, November 23 - 1/2 Day of School
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Vacation begins
Monday, November 28 - School resumes
December 5-9 - ECA Spirit Week
December 9 - ECA’s annual trip to Target to purchase gifts for students at Jasper Mtn. SAFE Center
Wednesday, December 14 - ECA Christmas Program
Thursday, December 15 - last day of school before Christmas vacation
Tuesday, January 3 - Classes resume
"It is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
- Psalm 100