Enjoying Our Last Days of Sunshine
Principal’s Message:
Hello ECA families,
We have been so blessed with a wonderful first quarter: sunshine, being back at school, new friends, new hopes & dreams, making connections to a loving creator.
You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them and the heavenly host bows down before You.” Nehemiah 9:6
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1st Quarter is Ending Soon
Our first quarter will be ending in two weeks. Plan on P/T conferences in early November. As we finalize dates and times we will share this information with all of you.
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Four-Day Week of School Again
Just a reminder that ECA has school M-Th and a 1/2 day Friday once a month. Our next 1/2 day Friday will be on November 12. It will also be our next Home & School sponsored hot lunch.
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Final Notes on our Fall Pie Fundraiser
I’m not sure I will be hungry for pie any time soon after wearing 41 pies. ECA students are awesome. As a school, students sold 287 pies/cobblers and together raised $1,840 for our PE department! Rylinn Wells was again unstoppable and sold 39 pies, following right behind on her heals though was Elijah Schilt with 32.
Remember to collect your pies this Tuesday, October 19th from 3:30-5:30 pm.
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The Importance of October 18 and Covid Compliance
Our school is so grateful for all of our volunteers. Many of you picked up volunteer paperwork during our Back-to-School Night. Current Oregon law requires that all volunteers who work with children on and off campus (school-sponsored activities) be fully vaccinated or have medical or religious exemptions.
Our school, as required by law, must have recorded proof of vaccination or written, approved exemptions. If you turned in paperwork seeking exemptions with the Oregon Conference, I will be receiving emails with that proof and I will be in touch with you. If you have been vaccinated and are on the list of those interested in volunteering, please send an email to principal@emeraldchristianacademy.com letting me know of your vaccination status. I must see actual proof of vaccination. This can be a photo sent via email, or you can see me at school. If you signed up to volunteer, or are currently actively volunteering at school or for school-sponsored activities, we must have this documentation.
There are a few requirements that must be met to volunteer with an exemption. I will follow-up personally with each of you as I receive communication or as I reach out to those who signed up to volunteer. Thank you for your understanding and helping us to focus on the most important part of our mission statement: that children love God. When our school is able to stay open, students are able to gather in a Christ-centered school where we show love and respect for everyone. That is our goal and we value your partnership.
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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 - Library Hour
Thursday - Outdoor Activities
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I hope this new week is filled with daily reminders of God’s blessings
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Tuesday, October 19 - Please plan on picking up your pies. They will be delivered frozen and ready to take home!
Thursday, October 28 - Last day of our first quarter.
