Hawk Talk - Weekly Updates from ECCA

ECCA Hawk Talk
Weekly news from
Eagle County Charter Academy
Volume 10, Issue 4
REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to our amazing GOLF COMMITTEE & players

With the support of parent and community golfers, the ECCA Golf Committee raised $32,916!  The committee's hard work and determination paid off, in a year with many changes to the fundraiser.  A special thank you to Ali Wadey for being our fearless leader!  

The money raised will go to support the ECCA arts programs and towards technology designed to increase student safety at school. 
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Harvest Party
The Harvest Party is back this year! Don't miss out on the fun - it typically sells out!  The party is  Friday, Sept 13 at the Eagle Vail Pavilion 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.  $50 per person. Call Beaver Liquors to reserve tickets.
ECCA Bingo Night
Friday, September 20 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and on sale now through Schoolpay. The event sold out last year!
Remember to bring your own water bottle.
Returning Families Mandatory ECS Update REQUIRED
Please make sure to complete the Eagle Schools online registration.  You received an email Tuesday, 8/20/19 from Lorri McGarvey from the district instructing you to update your child's information online. The emails are specific to each student, with unique login information for individual students. This is mandatory annually!! This is due by Sept. 9th.
Meal Train
One of our current Kindergarten students and the youngest child of a long-time ECCA family, Noah Mills, was recently diagnosed with bilateral kidney cancer, also known as Wilm's Tumor.

If you would like to know more or to contribute, click here to view the Meal Train page.
We need YOU on the ECS Board of Education
Eagle County Schools is gathering applicants for the fall election for open Board of Education seats. Petitions must be completed and turned in by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30.  
Please consider running as a parent in Eagle County Schools!
  Click here for more information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Picture Day Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help with Picture Day on Tuesday, 9/17/19 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please contact Jennifer Sassi if interested: jennifer.sassi@eagleschools.net or (970) 926-0656.

Lunch Duty
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, assist the smaller children,  clean up, and maintain the calm during lunch.  Contact E rin Hasemann if interested at erin.hasemann@eagleschools.net
  Lunch Menu
 
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Charter Garb
The Charter Garb store will be open on Fridays at drop off. You can also order and pay for your Charter Garb through ecca.org. Orders will be delivered to your student's classroom the following week.  

Don't miss out on the bargain bin with discounted items/colors starting at $5.00 each. 

Current color options are as follows: red, black, royal blue, turquoise, hot pink, grey and white. Other colors may be available. Please go to the store to check what is available.
New Fingerprint Procedures  
This is for anyone who has not completed fingerprints before - if you are unsure as to whether or not you have fingerprints on file with the district please email Jenn Sassi at  jennifer.sassi@eagleschools.net
This is something you only need to do one time at ECCA or any district school.

This company Colorado Fingerprinting does not need a coupon code, yay!
Please make sure to fill out the online application.

**Before anyone  can participate in any field experience, practicum, internship, employment, or other placement, they must pass a background check. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have both contracted with two third-party vendor,  IdentoGO® and Colorado Fingerprinting , to take fingerprints. This electronic process is far faster than the old fingerprint card method.  NO REIMBURSEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED.

Depending on what role the person is applying for, please follow the steps below to complete the background check requirement:

*  The ECSD CBI unique code is 1417ETNI
* The Billing Code: 1417ECSDNonLic
*  Locate an Enrollment Center convenient for you.
*  You will be prompted to complete the pre-enrollment process by entering CBI and FBI information required for your specific background check.
*  During your   10-minute appointment at the Colorado Fingerprinting Enrollment Center, a technician will quickly and accurately complete the process by performing ID verification, fingerprint capture, photo capture, and signature image capture in compliance with CBI and FBI requirements.
*  Payment is collected from the applicant via credit/debit card, if you do not use the billing code provided the fee is $39.50 for the CBI/FBI check in addition to a $10 vendor fee.
*  Results are returned to ECSD within 3/5 business days .
*  In the rare event that your prints are rejected for print quality (less than 1%), you will automatically be notified via your preferred method of contact (email or phone) with automated links to reschedule an appointment at no charge.
* ECSD is unable to provide fingerprint results.
Notes from the Business Office
Need help paying for Hot Lunch and Enrichment fees? 
Please go to ECCA.org and under Parent Link >Office Forms fill out the Family Economic Survey Application for assistance with Hot Lunch and Enrichments (para en Espanol).  Please forward completed applications to the ECCA Accounting Manager at  linda.tierney@eagleschools.net
Mark Your Calendars:  Hawk Awards Assembly Dates for Grades K-4 
Friday, 10/11/19 @ 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 12/20/19 @ 11:00 a.m. (we release at noon)
Friday, 2/28/20 @ 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 5/22/20 @ 11:00 a.m. (we release at noon)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2019

Monday, 9/2/19: Labor Day. NO SCHOOL

Thursday, 9/5/19: Back to School Night Lower School 5:00-6:30 p.m.
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Friday, 9/13/19: Middle School Parents Coffee Talk with the Principal 8:15 a.m.

Tuesday, 9/17/19: Picture Day

Friday, 9/20/19: Lower School Coffee Talk with the Principal 8:15 a.m.

Friday, 9/20/19: Bingo Night 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
SCORE BOARD
Middle School Girls Volleyball

MS Cross Country
Cross Country opportunity through Berry Creek Middle School. Contact is Nanci Almonte: nanci.almonte@eagleschools.net
Middle School Boys Football
Thursday 8/29/19   GCMS @ EVMS  4:30,   ST.C @ BCMS  4:45
After School Activities
Computer Clubs
Sign up to join the first session of Mr. Crawford's Computer Club now. Grades K-3 have reached capacity and so that registration is now closed. Space is limited for Grades 4-8 and registration closes on 9/6/19. Classes meet on Tuesdays 3:20-4:00 beginning on 9/10/19.
Registration will close on 9/6/19 for the MS Computer Club. Following 9/6, you will be able to pay for Computer Club on SchoolPay.
Maker's Club
Registration for Session 1 of Maker's Club is at capacity for all 5th-8th grade students. Miss Bell is offering this afterschool club on Thursdays, 3:35 - 4:30 p.m. Click here for more information for the next session.
Girls on the Run- Calling all 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Girls
Offered to girls in grades 3 -5. Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays (3:15-4:45). If interested in this amazing activity offered at ECCA to young girls, please contact Julie Beecher at julie.beecher@eagleschools.net  To register, click here .
Patterns of Joy Sewing
Offered to 2nd - 5th graders on Tuesdays 3:15 - 5:45 p.m. beginning Tuesday, 9/3/19 in the Art Room at ECCA. Pre Registration is required. For details and to register, please contact instructor at patternsofjoysewing@gmail.com or call 970-390-3460. Click here for more details.
Band I and II
We are lucky to have Tony Gulizia back this year to strike up the band! Band I will meet on Mondays and Band II on Wednesdays. 3:20 - 4:15.  More information coming soon.
 
ECCA provides this information as a public service only. It does not necessarily endorse any organization or activity listed.
BULLETIN BOARD
Events
Youth Pom/Cheer clinic is happening on Saturday 9/7. Click here for details. 

Registration OPEN NOW for Vail Rec District Fall and Winter skating classes at Dobson Ice Arena. Open to youth ages 4 -14. Click here for more information. 

Eat, Chat Parent returns  with Positive Parenting-Change Your Language, Change Their Life offered 9/10 at EVHS and 9/11 at BMHS. Click here for the details.

Grief Recovery Support Group begins 9/4/19 at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel. Click here for more information.

Interested in joining a men's group? Click here for more information on the men's networking group, Eagle County Men's Group.

Call Kathy Morrow if interested in Piano and/or vocal lessons. She can be reached at (970) 376-3477 or via email katsjazz@msn.com

Looking for an after school Enrichment? Try sewing. A life long skill! Learn more about Patterns of Joy sewing lessons contact Marie at 390.3460 or email patternsofjoysewing@gmail.com. More information here.

Offers
Inyodo Martial Arts Academy happily welcomes ECCA students (and parents of students) to experience the life balance and discipline offered through martial arts practice. Take advantage of our children's "back to school" starter kit which includes 2 months of classes and your child's uniform ($199). Click here to learn more about our adult and children's classes.

Cool Kids Caps, owned and run by an ECCA parent is currently offering a discount to any ECCA families wanting to purchase sun protection products. Visit www.coolkidscaps.com for more information. To receive the 15% off dicount, enter ECCA ROCKS at checkout.

Click here for information on class offerings at Alpine Arts.

Gondola Pizza in Avon has great offers for you! 1.They will donate 15% from your entire bill to ECCA; or 2. You can get 10% off your entire bill if you mention that you are an ECCA family. You decide.

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