ELCA eNewsletter • March 2022 |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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DNOW Parent Meeting TONIGHT (grades 6 -8)
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MARCH VERSE of the MONTH
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"Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act."
~Psalm 37:5
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Every gift to the ELCA Fund makes a difference, no matter the amount. Help us reach our goal of 100% parent participation for the 2021-2022 school year! Eagle's Landing Christian Academy relies on charitable gifts above tuition and fees to fund our mission of Empowering Students to Impact the World for Christ.
When you give to the ELCA Fund, it helps us receive further grants and donations from outside foundations and organizations. It shows to our community that our parents are 100% invested in our mission. Also, ELCA is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and gifts to the school are tax-deductible as provided by law.
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2022-2023 School Calendar
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The 2022 Relay for Life event is scheduled for Friday, April 29th at 6:00PM and will be held at Salem Baptist Church. ELCA's Relay for Life team would love to have you join. SIGN UP HERE
There is a Survivor Dinner on Tuesday, April 26th at 6:00PM This is for the survivor and one caregiver. Our team would love to honor you on that night. SURVIVORS' SIGN UP
If you would like to honor a survivor or one who has lost the fight, please print a luminary form and return to the attention of Laura Farr. Checks may be made payable to American Cancer Society.
There will be cookie sales on each Tuesday in April (April 12, 19, and 26). It's a yummy way to support Relay!
Thanks for your continued support and let me know if you have questions!
ELCA Relay Team Captain
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CHARGER FUN RUN for TECHNOLOGY |
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Preschool and elementary students will soon be enjoying new technology!
The CHARGER FUN RUN will take place on Friday, March 25 for preschool and elementary students.
Students who are registered by Thursday, March 17
will be allowed to wear PJs to school
on Friday, March 18.
Find more information below...registration is now open at mybooster.com.
Be sure to include the apostrophe in "Eagle's Landing Christian Academy" when registering.
Help us raise funds in 5 easy steps!
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Please be reminded that preschool and elementary carpool morning drop-off ends at 7:50AM. After 7:50AM, parents or guardians must park in a parking space and escort their child into the main entrance to sign in with the receptionist.
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FINE ARTS PATRON
BOARD POSITION
All persons interested in seeking a Fine Arts Patrons Board position or wishing to nominate another for the same must submit their intent to the Board by April 1st. All nominations are subject to approval by the Head of School. Eligibility for a Board position requires that the applicant be in good standing with the school and have a student in one of the fine arts disciplines. Please email questions and/or nominations to elcafinearts@gmail.com. We are in need of a volunteer for the position of secretary. All meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm in the Life Center.
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The PTF will host the Spring Fling on Thursday, April 14. Help is needed in the planning of this event. If you'd like to get involved and help with this project, contact PTF President, Kisha Thomas.
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As a reminder...please dispose of your used ELCA uniforms in a responsible way. The PTF is glad to have your gently used items for their Uniform Resales throughout the year. For the security of our students, please never donate your uniform items to thrift stores, etc.
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YOU ARE INVITED
to celebrate the rich tapestry of God's diverse creation through the tasting of cultural dishes!
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The 3rd Annual Taste of ELCA, the biggest cultural food celebration at ELCA, is back! Save the Date for March 25, 2022! We anticipate selling out of tickets, so purchase yours today at www.elcasga.org!
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Diversity Council Board Member Earns Full Scholarship to HBCU |
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Congratulations to Senior Miles Norwood on receiving a full-ride scholarship to North Carolina A&T through the Dowdy Scholars Enrichment Program. Out of 2,000 applicants, he is one of 55 scholars who received this prestigious scholarship. Miles plans on majoring in Psychology or Business at NCAT. He is the Senior Class Representative for the Diversity Council Board and a member of the Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, and Track & Field Team. We are so proud of your accomplishments Miles! |
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VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!
Contact Tina Barham in the Library for more information.
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February Students of the Month |
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You Know Spring is Coming when it's
SPRING FLING TIME
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Each year the PTF sponsors Spring Fling...a spring carnival filled with games, rides and all kinds of fun! This year's Spring Fling will take place on Thursday, April 14 from Noon 'til 3:00PM. See more information below and order your Spring Fling tickets, lunch and T-shirt by Friday, April 1...(no foolin'). The class with the highest % participation in ticket/wrist band sales will be allowed to go to Spring Fling 30 minutes earlier than all other ELCA students!
The Spring Fling T-shirt was specially designed by 7th grade student, Jordan Powell. Jordan won 2 homework passes, a free t-shirt, and free admission to the Spring Fling for his winning design. Congrats, Jordan!
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It was great to have parents standing in the wings for the 2022 Book Character Day Parade! Book Character Day is one way the Library raises funds for new books. Thanks to everyone who participated! |
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Middle School and Preschool Students
Connect as Reading Buddies
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The Board Recognizes Two Students and Two Faculty Members for Excellence |
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This month's ELCA Ministry Team (Board) meeting included a few moments to recognize the character and accomplishments of K5 teacher, Mrs. Laura Farr and Elementary Assistant, Mrs. Mandy Pollock. Junior Sahil Trivedi and Senior Tyler Abrams were also recognized and congratulated for their accomplishments and successes. Congratulations to each of you! |
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Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church's Disciple Now Weekend
is an annual event just for middle school students (grades 6 through 8) and one of the best times for students to make new friends and connect with others. The entire weekend revolves around a single exciting theme that engages students with high energy worship, drama, small groups, recreation and hand-crafted messages for your middle school student. This year’s theme is “Survivor.”
Dates: March 18th-20th
Parent meeting on TONIGHT - Wednesday, March 16 at 7:45PM in The Link.
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MARCH is ALL ABOUT READING |
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“The more that you read,
the more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
the more places you’ll go.”
~Dr. Seuss
The preschool and elementary students celebrated Dr. Seuss week during the first week of March. They had dress-up days, guest readers, and lots of fun!
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Author Visit on Tuesday, March 22 |
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On March 22, Christian author, Stephanie A. Kilgore White (grandmother to an ELCA PK3 student) will read to the students.
She is the author and illustrator of the Charity series of books that is comprised of thirteen books that address various topics which can be challenging for young people to deal with, and adults often find difficult to discuss with them. Topics include: abuse, abandonment, adoption, bullying, your life matters, death of a loved one, loneliness, and low self-esteem.
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The local Henry County Chapter of VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) donated 150 snack-sized boxes of cereal to our PreK students on Friday, March 4. This was one of many community service activities/donations sponsored by VFW. |
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PROM 2022 • Thursday, April 14 |
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ELCA will be hosting Prom on Thursday, April 14 at the Greystone Building in Piedmont Park. Please read the guidelines, ticket order form, and non-ELCA guest form for additional information. All ticket forms may be turned in to Mrs. Creasey's desk. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Ivey Davis or Holly Capp. Thank you and we look forward to hosting this event.
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Fridays
6:30AM-7:30AM
Life Center Room 106
The group WILL meet on Friday, February 18.
No meeting on Friday, February 25.
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Meetings will resume on Friday, March 4 after the break.
Can't make it in person? Join the meeting via ZOOM.
The link is the same each week.
Meeting ID: 827 2808 6570
Passcode: Zr9L3f
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ELCA sent a team of 44 on a mission trip out west during Winter Break. The team worked with the Navajo Indian community in Gallup, NM and the The Hub in Las Vegas, Nevada. While in Gallup, they worked within a local ACSI school, with an Episcopalian ministry that distributes food, with a local church plant delivering care-packages, with local missionaries visiting homes and praying for the families, with the Navajo Nation Radio Station providing worship music and testimonies, with a drug rehab center sharing testimonies, with a local Hispanic church sharing in worship, and with the FBC of Gallup leading in worship. While in Las Vegas, the team worked with a ministry targeting homelessness, sex-trafficking, and faster care. The students engaged in evangelism, respite care, education and more.
The 11-day trip culminated with a short visit to the Grand Canyon National Park and an opportunity to tour the South Rim.
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The Mission: Keep Your Egg Safe |
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The Introduction to Physics class completed a project lab where students were tasked with building a cart to protect an egg in a collision. The students received three pieces of paper, two axels, 4 wheels, and a plastic straw as materials. These materials were provided to our students through the ALPLA grant awarded to ELCA STEAM classes over the summer. The cars were raced for speed trials on the first day and then crashed into the wall with the ‘egg passenger’ on the second day. The engineering design cycle was used by all partners as they incorporated safety features to dissipate the energy transferred to the egg during the crash. Most of the teams were able to design cars that did not injure the egg, and the students enjoyed using their knowledge of momentum, Newton’s Laws of Motion, acceleration, velocity, force, and energy transformation.
Winners for the head-to-head races were as follows:
1st place: Michael Clark and Ajai Flagg
2nd place: Jacque Holley and Hunter Basko
3rd place: Christian White and Alberto Sanchez
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A huge congratulations to both Jesse and Molly Corso for their performances at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia in the GMEA All-State Band. They auditioned, were selected, and performed among the best students in the entire state. They both played WONDERFULLY and represented themselves and ELCA well. Both Jesse and Molly were also selected for All-State Band last year, but the performance was canceled due to COVID. We are so glad their hard work was rewarded again this year and that they had the opportunity to perform in Athens! Thank you both for your hard work and dedication! |
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The ELCA Choral Program presents
Music Through the Decades
April 19
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On Tuesday, April 19th, the ELCA Chorus classes and the Honor chorales will be presenting “Music Through the Decades.”
We would love for you to join us at 7:00PM in the Worship Center for a blast from the past!
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The ELCA Theater Department Presents... |
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Tanner Rogers Named Head Football Coach |
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Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Tanner Rogers as the next ELCA Chargers Head Football Coach.
Coach Rogers is an alumnus of ELCA (Class of 2011) and played linebacker, defensive end, and fullback on the Charger football team between 2008 and 2011 under Coach Gess. He matriculated to Charleston Southern University were he received his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education with a minor in Christian Leadership in 2015 and went on to earn his Masters of Education in Teacher Leadership in 2017. While at Charleston Southern, he started on defensive line and played tight end for the Charleston Southern Buccaneers and served as a Graduate Assistant Coach there in the 2015-2016 season. After serving as Assistant Football Coach at Habersham Central High School from 2017 through 2019, Coach Rogers joined the faculty at ELCA in 2020. Since that time he has taught eighth grade Georgia History and has served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Varsity football team.
Tanner has been married to his wife, Sarah, since 2018, and they are the proud parents of a baby daughter, Toni Grace. Please join us in congratulating Tanner on his new position. We are excited for the future of Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy’s football program and are confident that Coach Rogers will continue to foster excellence within Eagle's Landing Christian Academy.
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Discovery Basketball for Grades 1-6 |
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Cheridyn Leverette is Recognized in USA Today |
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Meet Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Dynamo, Cheridyn Leverette..."During her exemplary senior season, Leverette logged a team-high 564 kills while generating a .416 hitting percentage to pair with 72 aces, 25 blocks and 370 digs. She also garnered American Volleyball Coaches Association All-America honors." |
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Eagle's Landing Christian Chargers Chosen for
All-State Football Team
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Eagle’s Landing Christian had nine players selected to the Class A Private Team on the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Football Teams.
Quarterback Charlie Gilliam, running back Brandon Hood and R.J. Johnson, along with offensive linemen Zach Owens, Joe Traylor and D.J. Chester, represented ELCA on the all-state offense. Three Chargers were on the all-state defense — lineman Michael Clark, linebacker Jason Reynolds and defensive back Colton Hood.
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Junior Zach Owens is Making Headlines |
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Top Talent Flocks to Clemson for Spring Elite Day (including Zach Owens and Colton Hood) |
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DJ Chester is Courted by Kentucky |
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A look at 11 recent recruiting offers Clemson football has made for the 2023 class |
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Once you buy Box Tops products, use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase. Simply tap the scan button to snap a photo of your receipt - it's quick and easy! Box Tops earnings are identified and automatically credited to your school's earnings online. |
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To celebrate a world of flavors, our Registered Dietitians weigh in on their favorite food experiences from around the world. How do you celebrate a world of flavors? #NationalNutritionMonth
WITH THE TOUCH OF SAGE APP YOU CAN:
•View up-to-date school menus and detailed nutritional information for every menu item
•"Favorite" and "Recommend" menu items
•Rate and provide feedback on menu items
•Create a custom allergen profile
•See school-specific event dates, including upcoming "Educational Seasonings"
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- March 16 - 17 • Middle and High School Cheer Tryouts • 3:30-5:00PM in the gym
- March 16 - 18 • Book Fair in the Library
- March 16 - 18 • Fifth Grade Trip to St. Augustine
- Wednesday, March 15 • Parent Meeting for ELFBC DNOW Weekend for grades 6-8
- March 18-20 • ELFBC DNOW Weekend for grades 6-8
- Thursday, March 17 • Charger Fun Run Pep Rally
- Friday, March 18 • Charger Fun Run PJ Day for students who are registered
- Tuesday, March 22 • HS Girls' Bible Study @715AM in Mrs. Johnson's room
- Friday, March 25 • Charger Fun Run for preschool and elementary students
- Friday, March 25 • Taste of ELCA
- Monday, March 28 - PreACT testing for grades 8 - 10
- Tuesday, March 29 • HS Girls' Bible Study @715AM in Mrs. Johnson's room
- Tuesday, March 29 • Spring Portraits for grades 1-4
- March 29 - April 1 • 8th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
- April 4-8 • Spring Break
- Tuesday, April 12 • HS Girls' Bible Study @715AM in Mrs. Johnson's room
- Tuesday, April 12 • Prospective Parent Reception • Drop-in 4:30-6:00PM • Invite your like-minded friends and neighbors to learn more about Kingdom Education.
- Thursday, April 14 • Spring Fling • 1/2 Day of School
- Friday, April 15 • Good Friday • No School
- Tuesday, April 19 • HS Girls' Bible Study @715AM in Mrs. Johnson's room
- Tuesday, April 19 • Choral Concert • Music Through the Decades
- Friday, April 22 • Chick-fil-A Friday
- Tuesday, April 26 • HS Girls' Bible Study @715AM in Mrs. Johnson's room
- May 3-5 • ACT Aspire Testing for grades 3 and 4
- Tuesday May 3 • High School Awards Night
- Friday, May 13 • Chick-fil-A Friday
- Friday, May 20 • High School Graduation @7:00PM
- Monday, May 23 • Exam prep for high school • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- Monday, May 23-Thursday, May 26 • Middle School Exams • All middle school students dismissed at 10:00AM
- Tuesday, May 24 • High School Exams for 7th, 6th, and 5th hours • Early release • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- Wednesday, Mary 25 • High School Exams for 4th and 3rd hours • Early release • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- Thursday, May 26 • High School Exams for 2nd and 1st hours • Early release • All high school students dismissed by Noon
- Thursday, May 26 • K5 Graduation @8:30AM
- Thursday, May 26 • Last day of school • All students dismissed by Noon
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2021-2022 School Calendar
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Please note:
Calendar revision...
Friday, March 18 will be a full day of school.
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