Hawk Talk - Weekly Updates from ECCA

ECCA Hawk Talk
Weekly news from
Eagle County Charter Academy
Volume 10, Issue 23

REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Val-O-Grams
Val-o-grams on sale during lunches in the Hawk Room (or on SchoolPay) for $1 each. A note and a lollipop will be delivered to recipients on 2/13/20. Proceeds go to StartingHearts,  a local nonprofit dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest deaths.
(Valentine Dress Day 2/13/20: wear pink, red or white and stay within dress code)
 
ECCA Talent Show
Back by popular demand! 
Talent Show Wednesday, 5/6/20 
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Auditions will be hosted on Friday, 4/10/20 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Bring your talent! Dress rehearsal will be Tuesday, 5/5/20 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Superhero Ski Day
Saturday, 3/14/20 9:00 a.m. on Vail Mountain.
Help to honor and raise money for the campers at Roundup River Ranch, kids who fight serious illnesses with superhuman strength. Click here for information.
CHANGE TO OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 
Due to demand, Tuesdays will now require a reservation for students in grades K-3 to attend our After School program. Please see the below sign. Please sign up one child per slot as spaces are limited. Thank you

Computer Club
Registration for Computer Club is now closed. Please check the list below for current enrollment in this session of Computer Club.

Pink Vail
Sign up for Pink Vail at pinkvail.com/pinkhawksecca to join or donate to the team. Pink Vail is on Saturday, 3/28/20.
Box Tops Competition
Last week to contribute to the Box Top Competition ! The grade submitting the most box tops by Friday, February 14th, 2020 will win pizza for their entire grade! Please drop Box Tops, (that have not expired) into the appropriate grade bag outside the office in a baggie or envelope labeled with Grade, # of Box Tops.  Thank you for supporting ECCA via your Box Tops!
Attendance Policies
Please call the  attendance  line at (970) 926-0656 and press 1 to report your child's absence.

In a continued effort to keep illness to a minimum, please follow the rule of 24 hours...post episodes of diarrhea, vomiting and fever before returning to school. THANK YOU!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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
 
charter garb
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. 
**Don't forget to check out the free bucket outside the main office door.
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
Discounted ECO Bus Passes available for purchase
Discounted ECO bus passes are available now for purchase to ECS employees through the employee portal.
Click here for more information.
2019-20 Calendar
Mark Your Calendars:  Hawk Awards Assembly Dates for Grades K-4 
Friday, 2/28/20 @ 2:00 p.m.
Friday, 5/22/20 @ 11:00 a.m. (we release at noon)
2020-21 Calendar
Fingerprint Procedures
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.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2020

Wednesday, 2/12/20: Free dress day, within dress code, to honor "Leave No Trace" week.

Thursday, 2/13/020: Dress in pink, red or white for Valentine's Day but please stay within dress code.

Friday, 2/14/20: 1/2 Day for students. 12:00 p.m. Release

Monday, 2/17/20 - Friday, 2/21/20: February Break ~ NO SCHOOL

Friday, 2/28/20: K-4 Hawks Honors Assembly @ 2:00 p.m.
SCORE BOARD

Middle School Girls Basketball
Good luck in the League Championship tournament!

Middle School Wrestling
Wrestling Coaching Staff:
Coach Vasquez: angelo.vasquez@eagleschools.net
Coach Devins: mikeyd@centurytel.net

Practice begins Monday, 2/10/20.   Please reach out to Coach Vasquez and Coach Devins if your student-athlete is interested in participating.
After School Activities
Hip Hop
Don't miss out on Intro to Hip Hop with Ms. Corinne! Thursdays 3:20-4:20 offered to 1st - 3rd graders 2/6/20-4/16/20. Click here for more information.

Band I and II
Band I will meet in the  music room on Monday's from 3:25-4:20, Band II will meet on Wednesdays during lunch. Our rehearsals will follow the  school calendar. The cost is $9.00 per class, billed directly to you. 

Makers Club
Open to 5th - 8th graders and meets on Thursdays, 3:35 - 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

Computer Club
Classes for Grades K-3 meet on Thursdays 3:20 - 4:00 p.m.
Classes for Grades 4-8 meet on Tuesdays 3:20 - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required.

Patterns of Joy Sewing
Offered to 2nd - 5th graders on Tuesdays 3:15 - 5:45 p.m. 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.

Piano and Voice Lessons
Contact Kathy Morrow to schedule at (970) 376-3477 or via email katsjazz@msn.com.
 

ECCA provides this information as a public service only. It does not necessarily endorse any organization or activity listed.
BULLETIN BOARD
Events
How to talk to your children about Vaping. The next Eat. Chat. Parent is Feb 4 & 5 focusing on the topic:  How to Talk to Young People About Vaping, JUULs, and other electronic nicotine devices. Get more information and register here. 

Check out the Vail Rec District's Schools out Camps. Keep your kids active over winter break. Details here. 

Find out more information about the  Schools Out Climbing Camps at Eagle Climbing and Fitness.   Information here.
 
More2Dance is offering acting classes for kids ages 7-10! Held on Fridays beginning January 9th. More info here.   

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

Grief Recovery Support Group begins 1/15/2020 at the Edwards Interfaith Chapel.   Click here for more information.


Offers
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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