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September 28 Mt. Nebo Campus Weekly Update
- Calendar
- ECA News
- Message from Mr. Aiken
- Announcements
- Counseling Office
- Frequently Used Links
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Sept 29 - Progress Reports sent electronically
Oct 2 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher In-Service Day
Oct 2 - Flu Vaccine Clinic, Warrior Field House, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Oct 16 - Picture Day
Oct 28 - End of Quarter 1
Oct 29 & 30 - NO SCHOOL, Parent & Student/Teacher Virtual Conferences
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SENIOR NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDED STUDENT
We are proud to announce that ECA senior Milaina Reaoch has been named a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student! A letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, has been presented to this scholastically gifted senior.
Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This means that out of the 1.5 million students entering the program, Milaina is in the top 3%!
Eden Christian Academy's most recent commended students received full to significant academic scholarships to Syracuse University, the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, and Liberty University.
Join us in congratulating Milaina on achieving this honor.
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ECA STRATEGIC PLAN LAUNCHED SEPT 25
Survey 1 Closes on October 2 at 10:00 am
Details about the strategic plan including a link to Survey 1 were sent to your email on September 25. Please be sure to read this important message outlining the purpose, focus, and expected outcomes for the process that is underway.
Here’s an overview of what you can expect.
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You will receive a total of seven surveys (one a week) sent to you on Fridays by email asking you to evaluate a specific aspect of the Eden experience. Survey 1 was sent to you on September 25.
- Each survey will remain open for one week.
- We ask that you submit only one survey response per household.
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Your responses to the surveys will inform the development of focus group conversations that will take place in November and December.
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You will receive invitations to register to participate in the focus group conversations that are of most interest to you.
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Following the surveys and focus groups, the board and administration will assemble stakeholder committees to pray through the themes that rise to the top. The board and administration will then prayerfully establish Eden’s highest priority goals for the next five to seven years and will draft and publish strategic plans that will, Lord willing, meet those goals.
Your participation is a critical component to the strategic plan process.
Add your voice to the conversation by completing Survey 1 today!
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Greetings Eden Family,
We are thankful for the great start to the school year and are truly grateful to be back on campus together.
In chapel over the next few weeks, the Class of 2021 will share their vision for the school year.
After spending significant time together in prayer and discussion, their vision and desire is to lead as One Body by unifying the school and allowing every student to understand their individual value and the Lord’s purpose for their life.
To that end, they have developed three key focal points: Awakened, Transformed, and Discipled.
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Awakened to the need for every student to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and aspiring to grow closer to Him daily.
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Transformed by the renewing of their mind and spirit to become more Christ-like.
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Discipled by faculty and staff and embracing the opportunity to disciple the underclassmen at school.
The Class of 2021 aspires to this vision as they seek the Lord while leading and making a difference this year! Please remember to pray for our seniors as they finish their race at Eden and prepare for the Lord’s good and perfect plan for each of their lives.
Amazingly, Quarter 1 Progress Reports will be sent to parents early this week. Progress reports are a great opening for conversation at home and review of learning and study habits.
Here are some ideas to start the conversation with your young adult:
Organization
- What is required of you? What are your assignments and due dates?
- Where is the best location to work? (Set a designated area within your home.)
- Make a plan to limit distractions. (Technology can distract.)
Plan Ahead
- Major assessments and tests should include multiple days of preparation.
- Utilize Tutoring Study (TS) periods at school.
- Meet with your teachers and come prepared with questions.
Phone A Friend
- Self-talk is an excellent way to demonstrate mastery of a lesson.
- Collaboration with peers is imperative for success. Have a small group of friends in each class to contact (talk, text or email) about your questions.
Thank you, parents, for entrusting us with your children.
We look forward to partnering with you throughout the 2020-2021 school year!
God Bless,
Todd Aiken
Upper School Principal
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FLU VACCINE CLINIC
October 2, 2020
As we approach winter, public health authorities recommend getting a flu shot. As a service, a Flu Vaccine Clinic will be offered at the Mt. Nebo Campus.
Here are the details:
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Eden Christian Academy
Mt. Nebo Campus Warrior Field House
Friday, October 2, 2020
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Walk-in clients will be accepted with completed paperwork/consent forms, however, we encourage online scheduling to help prepare and maintain all social distancing recommendations.
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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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CANVAS
Parent Account Set-Up
Canvas is the online and mobile platform used by ECA upper school teachers to post lesson plans, assignments, grades, and other course content. Instructions for setting up parent observer accounts to access this information was recently emailed to all parents.
If you have any questions about Canvas or your account, please contact Mrs. Allyson Potter at apotter@edenca.org. She will be happy to assist you!
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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 a 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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DATE CHANGE FOR PSAT/NMSQT
Students in Grades 10 & 11
Please mark your calendar to reflect a date change in this year's standardized testing opportunity at Eden Christian Academy. All students in grades 10 and 11 will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT 10/11 at ECA on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Additional details will be shared in December!
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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- 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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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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Committed to partnership in the Christian education of your child
from preschool through senior year.
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