Hawk Talk - Weekly Updates from ECCA

ECCA Hawk Talk
Weekly news from
Eagle County Charter Academy
Volume 11, Issue 17
Important - PLEASE READ, Dec. 18 half day canceled

The ECCA School Board School made the decision to cancel the half day of school on Friday, December 18, to show our community's gratitude to the entire staff at ECCA for persevering and continuing to provide an outstanding, in-person education through the Covid19 pandemic.  We believe we speak for all in saying, "we are incredibly grateful"!    Please see the attached note that went to the entire staff on behalf of the board. LetterLetter to Teachers from ECCA Board

Please note:  We will offer the after school program on Friday, December 18 from 8:30am - 12:30pm, for families who sign up.  See sign up and enrollment information below.
We are proud of our students and staff for diligently following health and safety protocols within school buildings. At the same time, it is important to stay just as vigilant while out in the community by following the 6 Public Health commitments to containment: 
1. wear a face mask                                  4. stay home if sick 
2. wash your hands                                   5. get tested
3. stay 6 feet apart                                    6. get the flu shot

Please be mindful of your actions when out in the community. Public Health continues to discourage any gatherings with others outside your household. COVID-19 cases have been increasing in our county, and we need everyone's help to keep our schools open for in-person instruction, as school guidance and restrictions are dependent upon our community's transmission and level on the COVID-19 dial dashboard.

So that you are well informed about when/if to send your child to school please review the links below.
Improving Our Online Presence with Your Support
ECCA would like to create a more robust online presence on the websites that we know prospective parents are visiting to determine the best school for their child(ren).  Please consider providing positive feedback on the following websites:

Lottery Update:
Please spread the word that the ECCA lottery for the 2021/22 academic school year is OPEN - go to ecca.org. If you are a current ECCA family with a sibling entering kindergarten next fall, please complete the lottery application process.
Student Ski Pass Information
Click here to read the letter regarding student ski passes this year. 
Take your Student ID card to the pass office to get your student ski pass. If for some reason you do not have your student ID, click here. A signature from the front office is required.
Hot Lunch Program - Click here for December Menu 
Monday/Friday - SACK LUNCH DAYS
Tuesday - Pizza Tuesday
Wednesday & Thursday -  various from Westin Riverfront
Travel Guidelines during Covid  -   Travel Guidelines
Excused Absence Form
If you know ahead of time that your student(s) will be out of school for one day or more, please fill out the form below and send back in, either with your child or by email to jennifer.sassi@eagleschools.net.
This form is also located on our web site www.ecca.org   under Parent Links and then Office Forms. Thank you.
charter garb
Charter Garb
Please your orders through SchoolPay.

Order and pay for your Charter Garb through ecca.org.
At this time, all orders will need to be made online.  Orders will be delivered to your student's classroom. We are happy to accommodate exchanges when sizes and colors are available. Please send the items back in with your students with instructions.

The free charter garb bucket is in the front foyer - help yourself!
Box Tops
Bring Out Your Box Tops!
One thing hasn't changed...we are still collecting Box Tops for Education to earn additional funding for ECCA. Please send valid (non-expired) Box Tops in with your student to turn into the classroom that will be transformed into cash for our school. 

Scanning Box Tops is an option too via the Box Tops for Education App that can be downloaded to your mobile device. Here's how: 
1) Download the app from either the App Store or Google Play. 
2) Select Eagle CO Charter Academy as the recipient school within the App. 
3) Scan the store receipt from where you purchased the products with the Box Tops. 
4) Clip the same Box Tops and send them in with your student to earn double points/money for ECCA. 
When you scan your receipt ECCA will also be automatically entered into two different Sweepstakes. To learn more about the scan option and sweepstakes go to www.boxtops4education.com.
After School Program
Dates + Times
From: 3:15pm - 5:55pm Daily
Open to Kindergarten - 4th Grade.
Enrollment Form 
The Enrollment Form is mandatory before attending the ECCA After School Program. The Enrollment Form can be found by clicking here. 
The Program Policies and Procedures can be found here.
Cost
$16.00 for each normal day (3:15pm - 5:55pm) a child attends ECCA's After School Program.  

$32.00 for each half day / noon release (12:00pm - 5:55pm)

Students are charged to their SchoolPay.com accounts. Please be sure to load money onto these accounts prior to the students' attendance in After School. 
**We are not accepting Drop Ins this school year**
Pick Up Procedures
Parents and guardians are to enter the front doors of the school and wait in the front Foyer. CALL Rebecca Wirth at 970.390.6903 to have your child(ren) brought out. 
Notes From The Business Office
After School visits are now charged to Food Service accounts. 

For easier tracking, After School charges (along with Lunch charges) will be billed to each student's Food Services account of your Schoolpay.com account.

Please remember that payments for After School and Lunch are due in advance, or at the time of service.  Please make your payments in the Food Service section of your Schoolpay.com account. If you have any questions please contact Linda Tierney at 

Click here for a "How To" on After School payments. 

Need help paying for Hot Lunch, Enrichment fees and Kinder Tuition? 

CLICK HERE for an Economic Assistance Application for assistance with Hot Lunch and Enrichments (click here para en Espanol) and contact the business office directly in regard to Kinder Tuition assistance.  Please forward completed applications to the ECCA Accounting Manager at linda.tierney@eagleschools.net
2020-21 Calendar
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 2020
Friday, 12/18/20: 1/2 Day for Students. Noon release
holiday

Monday 12/21/20 - 1/2/21: Winter Break
SCORE BOARD

It is important to keep in mind that we will be following both CHSAA and Eagle County guidelines regarding return to play and overall COVID protocols. In doing so, 
the schedule and availability of each sport is subject to change.

For now, it looks like our ability to play is as follows:
Yellow Level - We practice and play our League Schedule within COVID guidelines
Orange Level - We are unable to play our League Schedule but could potentially have small group Skills Camps
Red Level - We will be unable to play or practice 

Girls Basketball (end date 2/4/21):
Practices - Goal of at least 3 per week. 1 Morning and 2 afternoon. (Practice times will change based on what is best for each team/coach/gym availability)
Schedule - See Attached Draft

Boys Basketball (end date 3/22/21):
Practices - Goal of at least 3 per week. 1 Morning and 2 afternoon.
Schedule - See Attached Draft

Volleyball (end date 4/29/21)
Practices - Goal of at least 3 per week. 1 Morning and 2 afternoon.
Schedule - Not yet available

 
ECCA provides this information as a public service only. It does not necessarily endorse any organization or activity listed.
BULLETIN BOARD
Events

Our local Salvation Army is seeking bell ringers this holiday season. Click here to sign up.
 
Click here for more information on opportunities with the Girl Scouts. Start a troop, join an event...
Click here to learn more about the virtual Think Like an Engineer opportunities coming up. Offered on 12/1, 12/4 and 12/14.

Eagle County is hosting a coat drive for the Law Enforcement and Immigrant Alliance. To contribute, please drop donations off to The Youth Closet/United Way at 439 Edwards Access Road (behind Subway). Call 970-384-2060 with any questions.

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
White Water Express Car Wash in Gypsum next to Costco welcomes ECCA families and students. Looking for a quick and easy gift that everyone needs and will love? Gift cards for a car wash or detail are the perfect gift for anyone. Receive a 10% discount off your gift card purchase on www.whitewaterexpresscarwash.com. Enter promo code ECCAFAMILY at checkout!  

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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