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October 5 Mt. Nebo Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA News
- Message from Mr. Fisher
- Announcements
- Counseling Office
- Frequently Used Links
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Oct 16 - Picture Day
Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent & Student/Teacher Conferences
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY 2
Closes on October 9 at 10:00 am
Strategic plan Survey 2 was sent to your email on October 2.
The board of directors and administration of Eden Christian Academy are committed to faithful stewardship of the Lord’s resources at the Lord’s school. Our desire is to glorify God through financial management of tuition, donor dollars, and facilities in a manner that reflects our core values and commitments while helping us to achieve our mission.
Your responses to questions in Survey 2 will help us determine what follow-up discussions, research, and focus groups need to be facilitated in order to discern the strategic goals for improvement that will best serve our goal of faithful stewardship at ECA.
Add your voice to the conversation by completing Survey 2 today!
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Dear Eden Family,
We have so much for which to be thankful.
We have completed five weeks of school full-time on campus! These weeks give witness to the promise that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. God has wielded the limitations, inconvenience, and sometimes even stress of conducting school in this unique year to cultivate ingenuity, renewed compassion, empathy, solidarity, and sharpening of our educational tools.
As I listen to parents of students at other schools share their frustrations with remote and hybrid learning, I reflect on all of the cooperative learning, outdoor classes, classroom fellowship and prayers, chapel worship, laughter, camaraderie, and interactive learning I have witnessed on our campuses this year. And, I can't contain my joy for what God has provided to our Eden family.
As I peruse Canvas and Renweb/FACTS and take in the volume of learning that has already happened and see student work hanging in classrooms and hallways, and as I observe classes in session and the prowess of our faculty at cultivating student desires for what is good, true, and beautiful, I am overwhelmed by the gifts we have already received this school year.
We should not be surprised that the Lord has provided for us to be on campus uninterrupted and so meaningfully engaged in discipleship together day in and day out. Parents, students, teachers, staff, administrators, and board members all prayed for such a blessing, and our Father has graciously answered us. After our experiences last spring, such a blessing is something we no longer take for granted.
It is my prayer that we would all take this opportunity to praise Him for his goodness to us. These days may not look precisely how we would like them to, but perhaps we have been given fresh perspective on the treasure that is simply being together and sitting at Jesus’ feet to learn to desire, to think, and to act like Him!
Let’s enjoy this moment, Eden family. And let’s expect that whatever comes, God will be working that together for our blessing and His glory as well!
For Our Students for His Glory,
Paul Q. Fisher
Head of School
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PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October 29 & 30
At the end of this month, two days have been set aside for parent/student/teacher conferences. This is a tremendous opportunity to build and strengthen team relationships and talk about progress seen so far this year.
Parents, you may request phone or video conferences directly with your child’s teachers or through the school office.
While the days in October are marked for the purpose of conferences, parents are invited to schedule a conference with teachers at any time throughout the year.
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HOST FAMILIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Did you know that there are 13 international students enrolled at ECA this year?
These students are fully engaged in their education and the life-changing experience they are enjoying with their host families.
Right now, there are students interested in attending Eden Christian Academy who need host families!
When you open your home as a host family, you have the opportunity to:
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Build life-long relationships
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Share God’s love and grace with an international student
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Learn about a different culture
ECA’s international program provides:
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Liaison support for both the host family and student
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A monthly stipend for the host family
And, international students cover their own personal expenses.
Would you like to learn more? Please contact Jennifer Cranston, ECA International Director at jcranston@edenca.org or 412-716-4672
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2020-2021 YEARBOOK ON SALE
$5 Discount Through October 23
Take advantage of the only discounted price for the year and purchase the 2020-2021 yearbook for $55. That's a $5 discount!
- Click Yearbook > Buy Your Yearbook
- Type in Eden Christian Academy
- Select the Mt. Nebo Campus (Sewickley)
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SENIOR PICTURES
Due by November 2, 2020
Every senior will need to provide a vertical headshot that is 300 dpi jpeg.
All photos should be submitted using the submission link accessed HERE
Important reminder: Clothing for senior pictures must adhere to the school dress code. The yearbook staff reserves the right to refuse your photograph if it does not comply.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your senior picture!
- No full body poses along with hands near face. Your photo should be a vertical headshot.
- Indoor or outdoor photos are accepted.
- Background should be simple and uncluttered.
- No texture, name stamping, embossing, logo, or date stamp should be visible.
Remember, our goal is to achieve a unified appearance of all senior pictures in the yearbook!
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Special Attention Students in Grades 11 & 12
This year's post high school exploration experience for college and careers may look different than years past, but there are still many opportunities to consider. I am available and eager to walk through the process with you just as I've done with previous Eden families over the last three years!
This year, for the safety and health of our students and families, we will not invite college representatives to visit us on-campus at lunch during the fall and winter. We will reevaluate in the spring to decide what is most appropriate and beneficial going forward. I will share virtual and in-person resources and opportunities in the weekly updates and I'm personally available to help you navigate the college and career process by phone, email, and in person as needed.
If you are a senior and applying to colleges, please keep in mind that our local PHEAA representative is Marian Hargrave and she can help your family complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens up October 1, 2020. Please check out STUDENTAID.GOV for additional information and feel free to reach out to Marian directly at 724.614.3823 or mhargrav@pheaa.org with individual questions.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance with transcripts, common application pieces, the FAFSA, or other questions you may have. I look forward to seeing where God leads the class of 2021!
Mrs. Brenda A. Cischke, M.A., NCC
Director of College and Career Counseling
412-741-2825 ext 103
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VIRTUAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR
November 5, 2020
Over 100 Christian colleges and universities will be online at this virtual event.
This is one of nearly 50 events that will be offered this fall and winter.
- Chat with admission reps in their virtual booths.
- Attend live college presentations on how to apply, financial aid, student life, and more.
- Schedule a virtual meeting with a college - just choose a date and time.
- Tell your friends. Parents are also invited.
- Sessions on Financial Aid, Value of a Christian Higher Education, and more.
Engage with college reps and enter to win AirPod Pros, college swag bags or gift cards. The Virtual Christian College Fairs are free, easy, informative and important to your college search.
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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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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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