Dear Emmanuel Family,

The first day of school is approaching quickly. Our teachers are in session this week with professional development and in-service days. The focus of our professional development is specialized Google training to assist us for the upcoming school year. We are excited about preparing for the first day of school, August 24th.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

• August 19: Open House from 5:00PM - 7:00PM

• August 24: First day of school

• August 28: Purple & Gold Gala

2021 PURPLE & GOLD GALA

We are excited for the 2021 PURPLE and GOLD GALA set for Saturday, August 28, 2021. All proceeds support The Way They Should Go Fund which exists to financially support families who desire a strong biblically integrated education and Christian culture for their children. Tickets and information are available HERE .

ENROLLMENT UPDATE

Enrollment numbers continue to increase as we work diligently through the summer to help families prepare their students for educational excellence and God’s calling. Enrollment currently stands at 350 students with several families still in the new admissions process. We covet your prayers during this time. If you know of families interested in joining our family, please have them contact Lynne Willis at (937) 390-3777 or via email at lwillis@ecaoh.com.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

CLICK HERE to view the 2021/2022 Academic Calendar

ARRIVING AT SCHOOL

There have been no changes in our traffic patterns for the year. Student drop off is in front of the building using both the entrance and the crosswalk. Parents will turn left into the lanes (at the flagpole/mailbox) on the west side of the building The buses use the South side of the building for drop off and pick up. Please do not park in the drop off areas as it impedes traffic. We suggest arrival by 7:50AM and pick up at 3:10PM.

COVID-19

Emmanuel will be returning to pre-COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. I ask for your patience, support and flexibility as guidelines may change. Emmanuel is committed to the safety of our students, families, and staff. Along with the following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health, we consult weekly with experts from the Clark County Combined Health District to determine COVID-related safety protocols throughout the school year.

• The Ohio Department of Health released a COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Guidelines for K-12 Student Quarantine and this flow chart with Guidelines for Quarantine After Exposure in K-12 Classroom Settings. The information can help guide quarantine decisions after a student or an adult is exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the classroom setting.

• Masking: After careful consideration of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, Ohio Department of Health recommendations, as well as consultation with the Clark County Combined Health District, masks and facial coverings will be optional for students and staff. In addition, the Ohio Department of Health recommends that those not vaccinated wear a mask or face covering indoors. There is no state mandate requiring masks at this time. At this time, Emmanuel Christian is leaving the decision on whether or not to wear face covering to our families and staff.

• Quarantine Guidance: Per recently released ODH guidance for K-12 schools, it is highly recommended that coaches and student-athletes, who are eligible for vaccinations, get vaccinated. At this time, guidelines from the ODH require unvaccinated students of staff to quarantine if they are exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual. When a student of staff member tests positive for COVID-19, the school nurse will notify other staff or families of the students potentially exposed to that individual. This means that contact tracing must continue on guidance from the CCCHD. See the flowchart to learn how contract tracing for fulling vaccinated is different for those not vaccinated. We are anticipating additional guidance on this topic prior to the beginning of school.

RETURNING TO SCHOOL REMINDERS

• Bring your Chromebook back to school the first day of school

  • Chromebook policies: https://www.ecaoh.com/it-support

• Review student handbooks

  • Elementary Student Handbook

  • Secondary Student Handbook

• Reminder: School lunch is free this year

STUDENT HANDBOOK REMINDERS

• Changes/Updates:

  • Elementary/Secondary revisions - Students may have highlights and color streaks as long as they are determine not to be distracting to the educational environment (previously only 7th - 12th grade students could have highlights and color streaks)

  • Boys at elementary and secondary levels may have one or both ears pierced with one earring. Nose piercings are not permitted for boys.

  • No other dress code changes were made

• Cell Phone - Please be sure to review this policy with your elementary and secondary students

  • TK - 8th Grade: No cell phones out during the day. Must be stored in a locker

  • 9th - 12th Grade: Cell phones are only permitted out during lunch. They may not be used during classes or study hall.

• Inclement weather

Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you and have a great weekend!

Blessings,

Dan Moore, Building Principal
John Essig, Superintendent