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October 26 Berkeley Hills Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA News
- Message from Mrs. Botula
- Announcements
- Reminders
- Connection Points
- Frequently Used Links
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Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 28 - Report Cards sent electronically
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 6 - Moms in Prayer Zoom Meeting
Nov 12 - Picture Retake Day
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 5
Closes on October 30 at 10:00 am
Strategic plan Survey 5 was sent to your email on October 23.
Curriculum and instruction are at the heart of what we do at Eden. It is our aim to provide exceptional classroom curriculum and experiences that engage our students’ hearts and minds to desire, to think, and to act like Jesus.
Your responses to the questions in Survey 5 will help us to determine what follow-up discussions, research, and focus groups need to be facilitated in order to discern what strategic goals will help us to better achieve our mission.
We value the time you invest in providing your feedback. To show our appreciation, each week one respondent will be awarded a CHICK-FIL-A FAMILY MEAL. Congratulations to our Survey 3 recipient, Carrie Fortunato!
Add your voice to the conversation and complete Survey 5 today!
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MEET ECA'S SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTOR
Samuel Hugg, our full-time, Safety and Security Director, joined us at ECA through our security provider, Romans XIII Consulting, which is led by Frank Murphy (ECA’s former security director). Samuel’s primary responsibility is to monitor and ensure the safety and security of students, staff, parents, and facilities at Eden Christian Academy’s three campuses while contributing to an environment conducive to the school’s mission.
Samuel was born into a Messianic Jewish home in the United States and migrated to Israel at a young age. He later returned to the U.S. graduating from high school in California and completing two years of college in photography and graphic design. While on a mission trip to Israel and India in 2014, Samuel felt called to return to Israel where he served in a combat position in the IDF (Israel Defense Force). He is currently in the IDF reserves. After completing his active service, he opened a photography business in Israel and worked in security for two years.
Samuel returned to the U.S. last December. He immediately began working and training with Frank Murphy, CEO of Romans XIII Consulting. Samuel joined our staff with Frank’s high recommendation and full support.
Samuel tells us, “I enjoy being able to use my experience and training to serve, protect, and bless at ECA. It is an honor to see the next generation learn about God and grow to love Jesus."
School safety is a partnership between our school families and our community. If you see or hear something of concern within a campus, on social media, or from your child, please contact your school principal or local law enforcement.
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Dear Parents,
I previously wrote to you about the thing that is obvious to us all; things in the world are not the way they are supposed to be.
We know, however, that God did not leave us lost and alone in the ruins of His Creation. In the person of Jesus Christ, God took on our humanity, and submitted Himself to a State sanctioned execution. He took the death that we deserved, having rejected God’s gracious invitation to live as His children in communion with Him. He suffered on the cross as the punishment that justice required for our failings, and in His sacrifice He created the path by which we can be restored in our relationship with God and one another and enter into our calling.
Scripture tells that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
We all find our full humanity in this path that Christ showed us. This is happening when you pour your life into your children, and when your child’s teachers pour themselves into their students.
Growing up in a community that models the self-donative love of Christ forms our children. As Saint Augustine said, “the cathechism is the life of the catechist.”
Thank you for your engagement in our life together.
Blessings,
Mrs. MJ Botula
Interim Principal Berkeley Hills Campus
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THANKSGIVING FEAST
November 20, 2020
Our annual Thanksgiving Feast is on the calendar! This wonderful meal is specially prepared for our students by Medure's Catering and is an Eden favorite!
The lunch includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered green beans, yams, stuffing, roll, milk, and dessert. The cost is $7.00.
You'll be able to order your child this delicious meal and, again this year, you will have the opportunity to purchase a meal to be donated to the Light of Life Rescue Mission. Every donated meal will be generously matched by Medure's catering, so one meal becomes two! If Eden families donate 500 meals, Medure's will make it 1,000. Together, the ECA family and Medure’s Catering donated over 3,400 meals to Light of Life last year. What a blessing it will be to those in need in our city!
Watch for order details coming soon!
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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
Last week we were excited to announce to parents that Christ Church at Grove Farm will graciously allow us to use their facility for our Christmas Concert. We are thrilled to be planning this celebration!
Here are details that will 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.
We are here to serve you. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns!
Mrs. Snavely
Music & Choral Teacher
Mrs. Rodriguez
Band & Rhythm Teacher
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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 29 & 30
For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20
You want to see your child develop his or her talents and grow into the likeness of Christ.
We want that too. Working in partnership, we can achieve this goal.
Conferences are a tremendous opportunity to build and strengthen team relationships as parents and teachers talk about progress seen so far this year.
Be sure to use the online sign-up link below to schedule your conference.
We are here to serve you! Please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or campus principal if you have any questions.
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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 6!
Fall meeting dates are November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18.
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PICTURE RETAKE DAY
November 12, 2020
Mark your calendar!
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ECA ATTENDANCE POLICY AND COVID-19 SYMPTOMS DEFINED
As we enter the months when colds and respiratory illnesses are more frequent, please take a moment to review ECA's regular attendance policy, the definition of specific symptoms, and how they will be handled.
Regular attendance protocols regarding health and school attendance are still in effect. Students and staff with a fever (100.4 or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, or diagnosed contagious illnesses must stay home and will be sent home if symptoms present during the school day.
Additionally, students and staff will be placed under the COVID-19 attendance policy if they exhibit one (1) or more of the symptoms in group A OR two (2) or more of the symptoms in group B.
Group A symptoms (1 or more):
- Persistent, dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of or limited sense of smell
- Loss of or modified sense of taste
Group B symptoms (2 or more):
- Fever defined as 100.4 or higher (measured or subjective)
- Chills
- Rigors
- Muscle aches/soreness
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
We are here to serve you! If you have any questions, please reach out to your building principal.
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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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