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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REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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CULLEN CAMPUS VIRTUAL UNTIL FEB. 4 - Due to a COVID-related staffing shortage at the Cullen Campus, 6th and 7th grade students are now virtual with students returning on-campus Thursday, February 4. Extracurriculars and athletics will still be active, as school is still in session in a virtual format.
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EPWORTH CAMPUS VIRTUAL UNTIL FEB. 8 - Due to an uptick in COVID-related absences, 8th-12th grade students are now virtual with students returning on-campus Monday, February 8. Extracurriculars and athletics are also being paused during this timeframe. Students who are scheduled for the PSAT and ISTEP will receive instructions from Mrs. West in the near future.
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STUDENT BREAKFAST - This is a reminder that student breakfasts are available at the East and Crossroads Campus (Crossroads Campus only serves Crossroads students) cafeterias from 7:30-7:45 a.m. for students who are not enrolled in Before School Care (BSC). For students enrolled in BSC, student breakfast is available during BSC. The normal cost for breakfast is $1.35. However, due to the pandemic, ECS is operating under a free meal program, all students are eligible, for the rest of the school year or until the USDA funds are depleted.
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21/22 BUS TRANSPORTATION FORM - If your student rides the bus, you need to complete a new bus form for every new school year. With our new campus structure, our bus routes are being modified. Please refer to the 21/22 bus form at the link below for the revised routes, and the form is also available in campus offices and on FACTS under School Resources. Please submit a 21/22 bus form before the deadline of June 1st, as those options do not carry over from year-to-year. The space on the bus is limited, so submit a form as soon as possible.
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INDIANA TAX DEDUCTION - Indiana taxpayers are able to claim up to a $1,000 income tax deduction per dependent who is enrolled in a private school, including ECS for incurred costs for tuition, fees, computer software, textbooks, or school supplies. For more information, click here to review Income Tax Information Bulletin #107.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - Last week, letters were sent home with report cards to all current sophomores and juniors who qualify to be considered for the ECHS chapter of National Honor Society. Any current sophomore or junior with a cumulative high school and most recent semester GPA of 3.25 or higher will have the opportunity to submit a candidate information form to be considered for induction into NHS. If you believe your child has not received a letter of invitation in error, please contact Jessica Heuring. This year's induction ceremony will be a virtual format on Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m.
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Big Week for ECS Basketball!
Over the past week, ECS boys and girls in 3rd grade through high school played 25 games.
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Congratulations
to the
DIOCESAN CHAMPIONS
ECS EAGLES
7th & 8th Grade Girls!
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The ECHS Men's Team hosted the Southern Roads Conference Tournament and won
1ST PLACE!
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5th - 8th graders on the Middle School Cheer Team wrapped up their season of encouraging our Middle School Boys' Basketball teams! |
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The High School Cheer Teams rally our Eagle Fans at home games of the JV and Varsity Men's Basketball teams. |
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ADMISSIONS OPEN TO NEW FAMILIES FOR THE 21/22 YEAR |
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Share why you love ECS!
Most new families learn about ECS through word-of-mouth
from current families.
Please spread the word about the Kindergarten-6th Grade Virtual Open House on Tuesday, February 10th to your family and friends!
Prospective families interested in ANY grades can contact Krista Decker, Director of Admissions & Marketing.
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NEW SIBLING ENROLLMENT FOR 21/22 - ECS families can still enroll siblings for the 21/22 school year, but enrollment is now open to NEW families. We expect to have waiting lists for a few grades, so it is in your best interest to enroll new siblings as soon as possible. Simply login to the FACTS Family Portal in the blue menu on the left under “Apply/Enroll”, or you can visit our website under the Admissions Menu to start an application.
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PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP |
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The monthly ECS Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be on Thursday, January 28th at East Campus and Friday, January 29th at Crossroads Campus. Inkas will be catering a wonderful meal again!
The January, February, March, and May luncheons are still available for sponsors! Due to the limited PTF budget this year, we will not be able to bless the staff with monthly luncheons the rest of the semester if we do not get any more sponsors. Without the having our major fundraising events this year such as the Fall Family Fun Night fundraiser and the 5K, we just do not have the funds.
We will be using the remaining money left towards Staff Appreciation Week, April 5-9, as well as saving some to carry over to the next school year.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered and make these things possible throughout this year!! I am looking forward to ending this year strong. It has truly been a blessing to be a part of the PTF team.
Sincerely,
Erin Beeler, PTF President
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Do your children understand the important role that God has played in shaping American history? It's never been more important for our children to learn the truth about God's role in our history so they can preserve our foundations for the future. This fun and free gift bundle includes "The Kids Guide to Our One Nation Under God" and the latest issue of the brand-new EverBright Kids magazine, and you get them both for just $1 each! (Other fees may apply with a subscription.) |
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