A Week of Thanksgiving
Principal’s Message:
Hello ECA families,
Thanksgiving time has always been a time for remembering family times spent together. As we enter this week of Thanksgiving I’m thankful and blessed to call each one of you part of the ECA family.
Our school and staff wish each of you a week filled with God’s blessings and loving embrace. We also celebrate the knowledge that we are also part of God’s family. “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” — 1 Chronicles 16:8. “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” - 1 John 3:1
Our Next Roadrunner Review Post
Our next Roadrunner Review will post on Sunday, December 5. I might be returning from Thanksgiving vacation late next Sunday evening, so be sure to look for information about the next two weeks below.
ECA celebrates Thanksgiving beginning this 1/2 day Wednesday.
For several years, ECA has sponsored a Thanksgiving potluck, inviting all families and church members to share a lunch on our last day of school before Thanksgiving vacation. Covid and online instruction interrupted that tradition last year.
Currently, we still need to be aware of safety concerns for Covid and our kitchen remodel is still underway. With these things in mind, we will have a modified Thanksgiving celebration. ECA is planning on providing pumpkin pie, juice, and popcorn during lunch on Wednesday, November 24. Big brother / sister groups will eat together. We will be watching “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” during the meal.
School will end at 12:30. There is NO AFTER-SCHOOL this Wednesday. Please plan on arriving at 12:30 to pick up your child.
ASB Spirit Week
The ASB leaders will be working with Ms. Sobor to plan a spirit week during our first full week in December. From Monday, December 6-Friday December 10 each day will have a special theme.
ECA Supports Our Community
For several years now, ECA has partnered with Jasper Mountain Center to provide gifts for the school’s students. ECA will be sponsoring 11 students this year. During our ASB Spirit Week, we encourage each student in the school to bring $1 each day. The money will be collected and used to buy gifts for these 11 students. We have a donor that has agreed to match up to $300 of collected funds to help make this Christmas a special time for these children. More information will be going home after Thanksgiving vacation.
ECA Christmas Program
Set your calendars for Wednesday, December 15 for a 7:00 evening Christmas program. Our music teacher, Mr. Roca, has been working with the students to prepare a special evening. We will also have a special performance by Mrs. Racine and her community students.
What About Cold Symptoms? Does My Child Need to Stay Home? Is it Covid?
Our school follows guidelines posted and updated by the Oregon Health Authority. By following the link below, you can find more information that the school uses. Pay special attention to pages 4,5 and 7,8.
Cold vs. Covid - What are the Symptoms?
Staying Covid Safe
With classes and children back in session, it is important for us all to do our part to keep our campus clean and safe. Despite our best practices, students still may be exposed to the Covid virus in the community. Our school has access to the Oregon K-12 Screening Testing Program. This program provides screening to students. Click on the link below to find out more about how ECA can help your family if you find yourself in this situation.
Oregon K-12 Student Screening Testing Program FAQ
Our school can also provide diagnostic testing. Here is the link for more information.
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After-School Schedules for this Week
Thank you for calling the school the previous week to let the office know which days your child will be attending after-school. If you have not already called to let us know about this week, please call the office after 11:30 so teachers can plan.
This week:
Monday - Photography / Yearbook
Tuesday - Lego Robotics
Wednesday - NO AFTER SCHOOL.
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I hope this new week is filled with daily reminders of God’s blessings
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Nov. 24 - 1/2 day of school. Classes are out at 12:30.
Thursday, Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Day.
Monday, November 29 - Classes resume.
Dec. 6-10 - ASB Spirit Week
Wed., Dec. 15 - ECA Christmas Program
So Much to Be Thankful For!
