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November 16 Berkeley Hills Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA News
- Message from Mrs. Botula
- Announcements
- Reminders
- Connection Points
- Frequently Used Links
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Nov 16-30 - ECA Spiritwear Sale
Nov 17 - Deadline to order Thanksgiving Meals
Nov 19 - Christmas Art Contest ends
Nov 20 - Moms in Prayer Zoom meeting
Nov 20 - Thanksgiving Feast
Nov 25-27 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break, buildings are closed
Dec 1 - Give Big Pittsburgh
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2021-2022 NEW STUDENT/SIBLING ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN
Would you like to enroll a child in your family not currently attending Eden? New student enrollment is now open!
It’s easy to complete the ONLINE APPLICATION HERE . If you have a current ECA student that will be re-enrolled during February Re-enrollment, you will select the Additional Student Application for the new student you wish to enroll.
Note: Re-enrollment of current ECA students begins in February.
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GIVE BIG PITTSBURGH
December 1, 2020
Save the date!
Give Big Pittsburgh is about giving back to our community.
Eden Christian Academy is proud to help spread the word to support Urban Impact Foundation on Give Big Pittsburgh's day of giving on December 1.
Founded in 1995 by Pastor Ed Glover, Urban Impact Foundation in Pittsburgh addresses the profound and unique challenges facing today’s urban communities through holistic development of the mind, body, and spirit through Christ– one person, one family, one block at a time.
Together, we can help make an impact in the lives of people in our community.
Watch for more details on social media and in next week's update.
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Dear Parents,
Last week I wrote to you about the mind blowing reality that we are invited to participate in Christ's reconciliation of all of Creation to Himself. Coming full circle, in Christ, we are restored to our original calling that I wrote to you about in my first newsletter this year. In Christ, it is once again possible to assume our vocation given to our original parents in the Garden of Eden, of creating culture and cultivating creation. In addition to this, because of the impact of our sin in the Fall, which we looked at a couple of weeks ago, we are not just called to care for Creation and fill what is missing, but we must also fix what is broken. We have to help put the house back in order. And this too is part of Christ's reconciliation of all things to Himself.
And of course, we must proclaim this good news of the gospel. So now as Christ reigns our calling is both filling what is missing and fixing what is broken. Fortunately, we are not on our own. Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit, the same power whereby God raised Him from the dead, to fulfill this calling.
Where do we fulfill this calling?
Right where you are. At home. At work. At school. With your families and your friends. As bearers of God’s image we grow in conformity to the image of Christ in the places that God has placed us. By the power of the Holy Spirit our homes are schools for the ministry of reconciliation – beginning with our own reconciliation to Christ in repentance, to one another in habitually restored relationships, and to his Creation with a vision for the cultivation of culture and care for the created order.
While the arc of history is the story of Jesus, He invites us to be a part of his story as He makes all things new.
Thank you for your engagement in our life together.
In Christ,
Mrs. MJ Botula
Interim Principal Berkeley Hills
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SPIRITWEAR SALE
November 16-30
Show your ECA spirit with gear for this year!
Order online today for delivery in time for Christmas.
Delivery by December 18.
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ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FEAST & MEAL DONATION
Grades Kindergarten - 12
Student Meal November 20
Order Deadline November 17
Our annual Thanksgiving luncheon is specially prepared for us by Medure's Catering and has become an Eden favorite.
This delicious lunch will be served on November 20 at each campus and includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, yams, buttered green beans, stuffing, a dinner roll, one carton of milk, and dessert. The cost is $7.00 per meal.
Again this year, you also have the opportunity to purchase a meal that will be donated to the Light of Life Rescue Mission. And, your blessing to those in need will be multiplied -- every donated meal will be generously matched by Medure's catering. So, when you donate one meal, it becomes two! If Eden families donate 500 meals, Medure's will make it 1,000. Last year, the Eden Family and Medure's donated over 3,400 meals to help the homeless in the city of Pittsburgh.
It's easy to order!
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Simply click the order button below.
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Complete order information for each student meal (child's name, campus, grade).
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If you wish, indicate the number of meals you want to donate to Light of Life.
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Complete your contact information.
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Click submit at the bottom of the form.
- You will receive an email confirming that your order was submitted.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- No payment is required at the time of your order. Your ECA account will be billed (separate from tuition) through FACTS.
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This year, Thanksgiving meals will be served during regular student lunch periods. For health and safety, parents will not be able to join their child(ren) for lunch.
Questions about the Thanksgiving Feast? Please contact Mrs. Joyce Ricci at jricci@edenca.org
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CHRISTMAS ART CONTEST
All Students
Contest Ends November 19
Winners Announced November 24
We are excited to announce the first-ever Christmas Art Contest open to all ECA students!
One student winner will be selected from each elementary campus and two winners (grades 7-9 and grades 10-12) from the upper school. Winning artwork will be featured on the front of our ECA printed Christmas card that is sent to all families and donors. Winners will receive a $20 Target gift card.
Here are the contest details!
- Who: Open to all students
- What: Create an original, colored drawing on 8 x11 white paper (landscape)
- Artwork Theme: What Does Christmas Mean To You?
- Contest Dates: November 9-19, 2020
- How to Enter: Submit artwork to your campus art teacher by November 19, 2020
Winners will be selected by ECA art teachers and will be announced on November 24.
Questions about the Christmas Art Contest? Please contact Mrs. Anna Aiken at aaiken@edenca.org
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ART FUNDRAISER
Deadline to order November 23
Our annual Silver Graphics Art Fundraiser is underway!
You will be able to have your child's artwork printed onto coffee mugs, ornaments, cards and more! These items make great Christmas gifts and the proceeds benefit the elementary art program here at our school.
Watch for your child's order form coming home soon!
- You will need your child's unique code on the order form to place your order (online or with the printed form).
- Orders are due November 23.
- Orders will be shipped to the school and sent home with your child the week of December 14.
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BERKELEY HILLS MOMS IN PRAYER
1st and 3rd Friday of Each Month
Zoom Meeting 1:30-2:30 pm
Join other moms to pray scripturally and specifically for your child and the faculty and staff at Berkeley Hills.
Join us for our next meeting on November 20!
Fall meeting dates are November 20, December 4, December 18.
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GRADES 1-6 BERKELEY HILLS CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Christ Church at Grove Farm
Concert begins at 7:00 pm
Here are details to help you plan for the concert. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we all work together for health and safety and in compliance with our host facility.
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Students in grades 1-6 will participate in the Elementary Christmas Concert.
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The Berkeley Hills and Wexford campuses will have individual concerts on different evenings.
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The Berkeley Hills Christmas Concert is on Tuesday, December 8.
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Each student is allowed two guests at the concert. We must adhere to this maximum since Christ Church has limitations on how many individuals can be in their sanctuary at any given time.
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All guests will be required to wear a face mask while inside the Christ Church facility.
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All students will need to wear a mask on entry to the building and while seated waiting to perform.
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Students will be able to sing and play instruments without masks as they will be socially distanced on the risers.
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A video of the concert will be available for friends and family that are unable to attend.
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Arrival time for Choral students is 6:15 pm.
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Arrival time for Band, Rhythm and Chimes students is 6:00 pm.
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Attire for band and choral students is a Christmas outfit of dress pants and dress shirt or sweater for boys; dress pants and dress shirt or sweater, or a dress for girls. Please no jeans, sweat pants, t-shirts, or sweatshirts.
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LUNCHROOM & RECESS HELPERS
You can connect and interact with students in the cafe or on the playground!
- Volunteers are needed every day!
- Serving counts toward family volunteer hours.
- Volunteers will be screened (temperature check) before entry and should come prepared with an Eden approved face covering as is required for anyone on campus.
- Volunteer clearances must be on file.
It's easy to sign up online. Spots are filling quickly in November!
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EDEN PHOTOS
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Submissions must include your name, campus, date, and event details with the photos.
- Photos submitted may be included on Eden's website, Facebook, Instagram, or yearbook.
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Student first names may appear; we do not tag or use last names of current Eden students on social media.
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- Go to Campus Cuisine
- Use school access code ECA412 to create your user account
- Order hot lunches!
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All lunches are pre-packaged and individually wrapped.
- Milk must be ordered separately. It is not included in the hot lunch meal cost.
- Orders, changes, and cancellations can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
- Lunches are ordered when payment is complete and you receive a confirmation.
Questions?
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ECA BRANDED MASKS
We are pleased to offer Eden Christian Academy families the opportunity to purchase approved, ECA branded masks. The masks are multi-ply, cover the nose and mouth, and are available in several colors. They can be purchased individually or in packs of five.
Orders will be delivered approximately 2 weeks from order date to your child unless you indicate that you wish the order to be held at your campus office for pick-up.
We are happy to partner with Instant Imprints Cranberry in service to our families. Please note that this is not a fund raiser and no profit on sales goes to ECA.
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2020-2021 YEARBOOK
The Berkeley Hills Campus is proud to offer this year’s yearbook with 40 full-color pages that capture the memories!
- Click Yearbook > Buy Your Yearbook
- Type in Eden Christian Academy
- Select the Berkeley Hills Campus (Pittsburgh)
Paper order forms are available in the office.
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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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