Honoring Our Veterans
At ECA, our vision is that school families Love God, Value Learning, and Serve Others.
November 13, 2022
Hello ECA families,
Last Friday was Veteran’s Day in our country. As a school we want to thank all of the active and former members of the armed services. Our school works hard to share traditional values. We recognize the sacrifices that many of you have contributed or are actively contributing. Thank you for all you have done, continue to do, and thank you for inspiring our future generation.
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, since they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you” - Hebrews 13:17
Hult Center Field Trip this Tuesday, November 15
Students in grades 3-6 will be leaving school this Tuesday, November 15 at 11:20 to go to the Hult Center in Eugene. We will be eating before we leave. This trip has been prescheduled so seats have already been purchased and reserved for students and any volunteers already signed up to go. Please have your child wear their Emerald ECA shirts on the day. We also ask that you please have students refrain from wearing shirts or pants that have been distressed with holes. The Hult Center is a world-class concert hall and we would like to represent our school well. We are not expecting church attire. Nice, appropriate clothing is appreciated.
No Hot Lunch Tomorrow, Monday, November 14
As the 8th grade class clears up the schedule for Monday hot lunches, we will share that information with you.
Plan Now to Attend our Annual ECA Thanksgiving Potluck Meal
This November 18 ECA will be having their monthly 1/2 Day Friday. In November, this will be happening on the third Friday since November 11 is Veterans’ Day. On the 18th, we open our school up to school families, church members, and our school community. You should have received an email with a shared Google document. This document has a list of suggested items for each classroom to bring. Please type in your family name and an item you can contribute on this shared document. If you have any trouble accessing the shared document, please call the office with an item you can share and we will gladly update the shared document.
We especially want to thank our Home & School for providing main entrees. All entrees will be kid-friendly. There will be no meat in food prepared and we ask that you please NOT send any food items with meat in them. Here is a breakdown of suggested items for each class:
Please note: We are planning on feeding around 120 people. For parents picking up their children at 12:30 for 1/2 day Friday, this is an opportunity to come a little early and share in an annual ECA celebration with family and friends. Food can be dropped off in the office on Friday morning. During the morning hours, volunteers will be turning the gym into a Thanksgiving dining hall.
Kindergarten - Suggested items: bags of premade rolls, bread, margarine, jams or jellies
Grades 1&2 - Side Items (Suggested items: celery sticks, carrots, olives,tomatoes, pickles, various chopped fresh vegetables, apple slices, orange quarters, other fruit choices, slices of various cheeses w/crackers)
Grades 3&4 - Salads (Suggested Items: lettuce based salad mix, pasta salad, potato salad, fruit salad, dressing for salad, taco salad, 3 bean salad)
Grades 5&6 - Drinks (Suggested Items: Various types of juices (Please note: we do not have enough pitchers to make frozen juice with current kitchen remodel) Please send one plastic container if possible. multiple apple, berry, fruit punch, cranberry, orange, etc.)
Grades 7&8 - Dessert (Suggested Items: Kid friendly - cookies, pumpkin pie, apple pie, brownies,)
1/2 Day of School next Wednesday, November 23
Parents, please note that next 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 ON THAT 1/2 DAY WEDNESDAY. Classes will resume the following Monday, November 28.
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 will be meeting with a potential music teacher this Tuesday. We are excited to learn more about this prospect and will share more as we learn more. Thank you for keeping this in your prayers. Music has always been an important part of our school and we look forward to seeing God’s plan as we trust in his plan for this year.
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
Tuesday, November 15 - Grades 3-6 Field Trip to the Hult Center
Friday, November 18 - ECA’s annual Thanksgiving School Community Potluck and Meal
"Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.” - 1 Peter 2:17