Dear Parents,
Even though the weather today feels a little more like April, it is already May 8, and more importantly for our students and families is that we only have ONE MORE WEEK!
I want to give a special shout out to all the moms out there: Happy Mothers Day!. You are appreciated, valued and loved.
This past week’s pick up and drop off went very well. As a reminder, we have two pick up / drop off dates left, as well as a process for 7 - 12 Grade to clear their lockers, drop off books, and return athletic uniforms. That information is explained in detail below. Most of the additional information below was covered last week, but each section may have small updates.
The following items will be covered in this communication:
Awards / End of Year Recognitions / Graduations
Academic Announcements
Athletic Announcements
Final instructions for returning ECA books, assignments, uniforms, etc.
Building hours for May
By His Grace,
Dan Moore, Building Principal
AWARDS/END OF YEAR RECOGNITION/GRADUATION
We will not be holding in person awards ceremonies, or parties for our students this year given the restrictions we are under. Graduation/Commencement plans are being finalized and will be communicated once they are complete.
The following process will be in place for our end of year awards:
For TK - 6: Teachers are working through their awards and they will be ready during the assigned pick up and drop off times as listed in the pick up and drop off instructions.
For 7 - 12th Grade: We have started a new model to recognize students through teacher nominations and voting process. Below are the details:
Three Award Categories: Scholastic, Servant Leadership, & Meekness/Kindness
Scholastic
The student consistently works hard and strives for excellence
The student perseveres and works through academic struggles
The student is viewed as “teachable” and respectful.
Servant Leadership
The student shows clear signs of leadership and positive influence
The student listens to others, shows empathy, and respects their fellow classmates
The student is a protector of others and an influencer for positive school culture
Gentleness/Kindness
The student exhibits strength by wholly relying upon God
The student consistently chooses to practice kindness towards others
The student consistently relies upon God for daily life.
Secondary Annual Awards
12 students awarded in Grades 7 - 9
2 males / 2 females in Scholastic
2 males / 2 females in Servant Leadership
2 males / 2 females in Gentleness/Kindess
12 students awarded in Grades 10 - 12
2 males / 2 females in Scholastic
2 males / 2 females in Servant Leadership
2 males / 2 females in Gentleness/Kindess
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to students, parents and our teachers. I know that we have all had struggles to balance the workload, expectations and the learning process. Below are specifics on end dates, late work, final due dates, and grades.
“Wrapping Up”:
May 8
Seniors will be finishing up academic work and will complete their program
Fifth and Sixth grade students will complete their academic work
May 15
Assignments given by all other grades will be geared towards completion on May 15 (Grades TK - 4 and Grades 7 - 11)
May 18 - 21
Final week to turn in work, missing work, books and pick up belongings
Please see the drop off / pick up schedule
Late Work: We have extended beyond our normal late work policies to allow grace to students who are working to complete assignments.
Missing Assignments: Students will have until May 21 to complete and turn in assignments.
No Final Exams: 7 - 12 Grade will not have final exams.
FINAL GRADES/ASSESSMENTS:
From a general perspective, teachers have “lightened” grading criteria and remained flexible
We will be assigning final grades for the fourth quarter.
TK - 2nd Grade: Final assessments/reports will reflect the learning process as well as effort. The goal of the final report is to communicate where student strengths and deficiencies currently lie.
3rd - 12th Grade: Our plan will allow for a fair and equitable fourth quarter grade and subsequent semester grade. The teaching and administration team are finalizing a standard process although, ultimately, teachers will exercise their professional judgement to responsibly assign the 4th Quarter final and semester grades in conjunction with school administration.
College Credit Plus Classes: Follow the college policies for CCP classes
Report Cards: June 5, 2020
2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR
It is our desire that we would be able to return to a traditional environment as soon as possible. Emmanuel’s environment is conducive to being able to plan and work around whatever we are tasked to do by the the Ohio Department of Education. Several notes about the 20202/21 school year:
The 2020/21 calendar is posted on our website under “Resources”
There are numerous “rumors” and “talk” about what schools will do. We do know that there are many discussions going on at the state level and we hear bits and pieces, but there is nothing that is currently set in stone. Our intention is to return to the school building with our students as soon as we are permitted to do so.
We are building contingency plans for blended learning, building a safer and healthier school environments, and will be ready to address these issues as we move through the summer and prepare the 2020/21 school year.
ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The OHSAA has communicated that all facilities for use in regard to sports, camps, and or workouts will continue to be closed until June 30. This guideline will be lifted if the Governor moves up or changes the date. Once we have clearance, we will move accordingly with sports camps scheduled for July. Our sports camps brochure will be sent to families next week.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL PICKUP/DROP OFF AND RETURNING ECA ITEMS
It is very important that all school books, library books, computers, athletic uniforms, or anything that is the property of ECA be returned. There will be no building entry during pick up / drop off times. All of TK - 6 grade students’ personal and school materials will be available at the assigned times below. Students in Grades 7 - 11 ONLY will have an opportunity to pick up items they need in the school at assigned times below.
May 13 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
TK - 4 Mandatory Pick Up / Drop Off; Final pick up / drop off for 5th and 6th Grade:
All books turned in including library brooks
All personal items will be bagged and available for pick up for TK - 4th Grade only
No one will be permitted in the building
*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.
May 20 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Final Pick Up / Drop Off (any student who not able to come previously)
All books and assignments that will be dropped off must be dropped off by this date including missing assignments
*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.
7 - 11th Grade Students ONLY
The following process has been developed for 7 - 11th Grade students who need to enter the building to pick up locker items or other belongings and drop off items including athletic uniforms:
For the Weeks of May 11 - 15 and 18 - 22 (both weeks carry the same schedule)
Monday: (May 11 and May 18): Families with the last name A-H between 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuesday: (May 12 and May 19): Families with the last name J-R between 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Wednesday: (May 13 and May 20): Families with the last name S-Z between 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Thursday: (May 14 and May 21): Families with the last name A-L between 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Friday: (May 15 and May 22): Families with the last name M-Z between 8:00AM - 11:00AM
When you arrive, we recommend that you park around the front of the building where students are dropped off on regular school days
Please go to the entry door and let us know you are here
We will have someone to come and assist you to get the items needed and take any items you have for us
We will help you take the items back to your vehicle
We ask that you wear a mask while in the building (parent and/or student)
BUILDING HOURS FOR MAY
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday - Friday: 8:00AM - Noon
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