Hop, Skip and a Jump to Summer!
Principal’s Message:
The countdown has begun. We have 11 days left until the end of the school year. As expected during this Covid year we are still standing on shifting sands. The Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority have updated Public Health guidance for schools. This new guidance suggests:
-All vaccinated individuals may opt out of wearing masks IF they provide verification of vaccine
-Masks are no longer required outside at school and at school functions with the idea that distancing will be maintained amongst family pods.
Although this movement suggests that we are headed into a much better direction for the 2021-2022 school year. However, a few things that Emerald Christian Academy will be adhering to in accordance with guidance from the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventist Education Department.
First, with so few days left in school and little time to create an agreed upon method for vaccine verification—we will continue to mandate masks in buildings and not be “vaccine policing.”
Secondly, although masks are not required for outdoor activities, we recognize a few things—not all of our families are entirely comfortable with this step when their children are not vaccinated. We ask that you talk with your child about the importance of spacing when they are outside. We will be continuing to be vigilant at school and providing opportunities for students to participate “maskless” outside while being conscientious of the folks that might not be quite comfortable yet.
I ask that you contribute to the respectful dialogue and ask that we all take some time to talk to our children about supporting their friends and our community while we all get comfortable with changing guidelines.
Thank you, thank you for your continued support and willingness to flex continuously with the changing guidelines.
This weekend I am stepping into Sabbath rest with this verse:
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” 1 Peter 5:10
Announcements:
Coming up:
NO SCHOOL: May 31, 2021 (Memorial Day)
Pre-K/Kinder Promotion: June 4, 2021 @ 3:30 pm
8th Grade Graduation: June 10 @ 6:30 pm at the Pleasant Hill SDA Church
Constituency Meeting this has been rescheduled. Look forward to a newly rescheduled date. Please join us online or in-person. This meeting is an opportunity to see the details about what is happening at ECA, opportunity to share your support, voice your concerns and have them heard by the board, conference, and administration. We welcome and encourage all of you to come! You have a voice in your ECA community, make sure it is heard.
So far we have raised close to $36,000 on our ECA fundraiser. Keep up the good work—all funds raised will be matched up to $150,000. Share our link far and wide! Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Friends, ECA Alumni—we need all hands on deck. Consider purchasing a shirt, all profits also go to our fundraiser— FUNDRAISER
ENROLLMENT
Few things we want you to know about Enrollment:
We are pushing for 65 students in our K-8 classes next year! Here’s how you can help us out—any family that you refer to ECA that completes the enrollment process will earn ONE learner in your family the opportunity to have their enrollment fee waived!
Childcare:
If at all possible-please call us by noon day-off for last minute childcare arrangements.
Pick-up your learner at the library door if they are at childcare!
Covid-19:
Are you unsure about your child’s symptoms? Check this document for symptoms to keep an eye on. Do you want some guidance on whether they should be at school or stay home or get a Covid test? Call Lane County’s Non-Emergency Call Center line for Covid-19 at
541-682-1380Covid-19 Antigen tests available on campus for students and staff who begin experiencing symptoms.
What our learners are up to:
Check out these fun videos from the past few weeks!