TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GIVE TO THE
WORTHY SERVANT'S FUND
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ECS students are blessed by an amazing staff and teachers who choose to serve the Lord at ECS. You can show your appreciation to the dedicated staff at ECS by making a tax-deductible donation to the Worthy Servant's Fund, which blesses them with a Christmas bonus. Donations must be received by end of today to be included this year. Click the link above to give online, or checks payable to ECS can be dropped off at any campus office. Please note "Worthy Servant's Fund" in the memo line of checks.
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Second Semester Remote Learning & Commitments |
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As we move toward the second semester, there are a few new aspects to this year that we are going to carry over from the first semester. First, we are committed to continuing the option of remote learning for the families that choose to exercise that learning option. We, as a community, a region, a state, a nation, and a world are going to be walking through our current pandemic issues for a little while longer. Certainly not forever, but big problems take time to solve. Meanwhile, we’ll work to manage the tension. In 2 Corinthians 4:18, the Apostle Paul says, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but the unseen is eternal.” Frustrated with masks? Fix your eyes on what is unseen. Frustrated with social distancing? Fix your eyes on what is unseen. Frustrated with life in general? Fix. Your. Eyes. On. What. Is. Unseen. Praise God for his wise, wise Word.
Second, we are also going to continue our practice from the first semester of expecting a commitment of the entirety of the second semester tuition (according to your selected payment plan) if enrolled at Evansville Christian School on January 4, 2021 (the first day of the second semester). To reiterate what I shared throughout this past summer, we run very lean as an organization in order to keep tuition as low as possible given the costs to operate a high quality educational organization across multiple campuses, even in a distance learning scenario.
Those who are struggling...let our Business Office know (by emailing Nerissa Foor, Business Manager, and let us work with you to create solutions to temporary situations. Again, it is critical that our families recognize that tuition does much more than provide a geographic location for a child. It allows a Christ-centered education to thrive in a world where moral, spiritual, and cultural foundations are incredibly broken.
Team…I thank God for the privilege of leading our school through this season. We have a great team of leaders, teachers, staff, students, families, board members, and community partners that make it all happen. Every person is critical to success. On behalf of Evansville Christian School…thank you!
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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 |
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COVID SCREENING GUIDE FOR PARENTS - Every morning, parents should utilize this daily screening tool from the Indiana State Department of Health to determine whether or not to send your child to school. *Please notice the clarification per the ISDH that states a close contact is defined by being within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period.
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We have a dedicated phone line at ECS for reporting a positive COVID case in your family. If an ECS student or immediate family member receives a positive COVID test result, we're asking that you call the following number: 812-470-5423. That phone will be monitored by a rolling member of our administrative staff who will instruct you on next steps.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION & REMINDERS |
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SCHOOL OFFICES CLOSED CHRISTMAS BREAK - All campus offices will be closed after Friday, December 18th and will reopen on Monday, January 4th.
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BUSINESS OFFICE 2nd SEMESTER 20/21 REMINDER - According to our Family Handbook accounts should have been paid no later than yesterday, December 10th to return to school on January 4, 2021. The balance listed on your most recent statement that you received on November 16th (for payment due date of December 1st) is the amount that was due by December 10th.
If your family is experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic, please contact Nerissa Foor, to discuss your situation. The ECS Office will be closed over Christmas Break. Do not wait until the last minute to resolve financial concerns. Our preference is to work with our families, to ensure everyone returns on January 4.
LATE FEES - The Business Department will begin charging late fees in January 2021. Remember the full statement amount is due on the 1st of the following month. A grace period is given until the 10th. Afterward, a $20 late fee will be charged.
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2020 TAX DOCUMENTATION - PAYMENT SUMMARY - Your ECS Family Payment Summary for the tax year 2020 will be emailed to all current families by the last day of January. The link is only good for two weeks, so be sure to print a copy for your records or save it as a pdf. A $10 fee will be charged for a duplicate link copy. This serves as tax return documentation for 2020 Before & After school Care and/or the 2020 Indiana State tax deduction for tuition.
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LOST & FOUND - Bins at East, Epworth, and Cullen Campuses will be emptied out next Friday, December 18. Please remember to write your child's name inside jackets, sweatshirts, and coats! All items without names will be donated to local charities. Please check the school offices for valuable items.
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STUDENT WELLNESS - Check out these December newsletters about health and wellness for your child! Nutrition Nuggets - Food and Fitness for a Healthy Child (click here) and Teen Food & Fitness - Healthy Ideas for Middle and High School Students (click here).
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ECS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN AFTER SCHOOL CARE - A part-time position is available at our Crossroads Campus starting January 4th. Hours are Monday-Friday, 3:15-6:00 p.m. with pay rate of $9.00 per hour. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Hourly applications and background consent forms are available on the ECS website. Contact Tyra Harnishfeger with questions.
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Even though our Eagles have had less activities and events this school year, our students are excited to still have the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus and bless those in need in our Evansville area this Christmas. Please participate by sending donations in with your students!
Watch next week's Friday Flyer to see how much Epworth Campus students raised with their Coin Drive to benefit the capital campaign for the new elementary campus!
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Crossroads & East Campuses |
PJ & Fleece Blankets Collection is now through December 18th. |
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Collection of new & gently used winter hats, coats, gloves/mittens, and scarves for the Evansville Christian Life Center.
Bring them in and hang them on the tree December 14-18.
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CULLEN CAMPUS SPIRIT WEEK |
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CULLEN SPIRIT WEEK - DECEMBER 14-18
Spirit Days & The Silver Snowball Tournament All Week!
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12/14 - Winter Monday - Wear shades of blue or white and bundle up with gloves, hats, & scarves.
12/15 -Ugly Christmas Shirt/Sweater Day
12/16 - Christmas Socks & Hat Day
12/17 - Red & Green Day
12/18 - Ultimate Christmas Spirit Day - Come wrapped as a present, dressed as Rudolph, or any other Christmas-related character!
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