April 17 Message from Building Principal Dan Moore
Dear Parents and students,
We find ourselves at the end of another remote learning week and we eagerly anticipate and hope for a return to school. Our administration and staff will continue to comply with the directives from Governor Dewine as well as the instructions from the Ohio Department of Education.
Our goal will be to continue the mission of our school, whether remotely or in the building, and to prepare our students for the future and calling that God has for each of them. Interestingly enough, our goal is to provide a foundation for all aspects that they may be exposed to in life. While the situation is not ideal, our students are being provided with an experience for additional discovery when unexpected things happen in life.
Each of the following sections below are meant to address questions or items in an easy to read format. Please know that I look forward to seeing you and your children and our staff and administration continue to pray for our ECA families!
By His Grace,
Dan Moore, Building Principal
OPEN OFFICE HOURS:
Parents’ and students’ questions and dialogue Monday 9-11:00 am (Dan Moore, John Essig, and Alicia Kidder)
Ask questions and come and go as you please. We will be available anytime during that time frame.
Meeting ID (Join via Google Hangout)
Phone Numbers (join by phone)
(US)+1 414-858-7115 PIN: 789 130 611#
SPIRITUAL FORMATION:
Pastor John has released two devotionals with several more to come. I will share these with you as they are completed. They have been or will be posted on ECA’s Facebook page as well:
4/11/20 Devotions: https://youtu.be/Cr4IoQL2fKw
4/21/20 Devotions: https://youtu.be/jXzUHlRqY2g
Take time to read this short and simple article about discipling your child during quarantine: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-ways-to-disciple-your-teen-while-in-quarantine/
SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Will this school year be expanded or lengthened?
Although we continue to receive communication from the Ohio Department of Education about strategies and resources to use during this remote learning time, we do not believe that the school year will be lengthened and we have no plans at this time to do so. This is one of the reasons why we transitioned to remote learning so quickly. We didn’t want to lose “time” in the educational process.
When will next year’s calendar be released?
The calendar is in the final stages of approval. It has taken a little longer to work through given the circumstances.
What is happening to Graduation/Commencement?
We are hopeful and are working with our seniors and their parents on this matter. We will continue to discuss and will continue to update you as we go.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will go out accordingly on Monday, April 20
TK-2nd - no progress reports will go home at this time as the only reports these students receive are from their specials.
3rd-12th - progress reports will go home for students who have a D or F in a particular subject. Teachers are required to put comments in for those students only. If a student does not have a D or F, they will not receive this special progress report.
Progress reports will be emailed home on Monday.
Please continue to reference weekly RenWeb grade reports for grades and missing assignments.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS :
Service hours for high school students second semester are waived; please turn in your hours that you have completed to date.
The junior class is working on ideas and seeking student input for “Prom”. More details will be announced as we have additional input and ideas.
PICK UP / DROP OFF:
Wednesdays in April from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Many of our classes have moved to completely online formats, however please continue to work with your teacher about what you may need to pick up and drop off.
4:00PM - 5:00PM (Last Name: A-M)
5:00PM - 6:00PM (Last Name: N-Z)
*Please remember: Remain in your car, return in a paper bag or envelope (no plastic) and have the student's name indicated on the packet.
OFFICE NOTES AND HOURS FOR APRIL
*If you send any items in for the office during pick up/drop off time, please separate and let our staff know that you have something for the front office or business office.
Monday-Wednesday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday and Friday: 8:00AM - Noon