Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that we are reaching the end of October. Although we have had to work through many challenges, we are pleased with how the school year is going to date. Our teachers and staff continue to work hard through every obstacle that has been placed in front of them. We know that you, as parents, have had obstacles as well. My desire is that we continue to work toward a unified front, and we all partner together to prepare our students for God’s calling.

The past week we hosted the ACSI Re-Accreditation Team from Sunday through Wednesday. The purpose of the team is to fully examine either standards from which we are measured and then either offer an additional accreditation term or to make us put a contingency plan in place. I am pleased to say that the visit was finalized, granting us accreditation with solid commendations as well as some recommendations moving forward. Next week, we will highlight several of the commendations as well as the recommendations to keep you informed as Emmanuel moves forward.

Dan Moore, Building Principal
John Essig, Superintendent

Below are several reminders about upcoming events:

• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, November 3. If you have not secured a conference with your teacher and wish to do so, please reach out immediately. NOTE: Office staff will be present from 8:00-4:00 PM. Parents may head directly to classrooms for conferences after 4:00 PM.

• Student Chapel Engagements on Thursday, November 5 from Friday, November 6. An email will be sent next week with an overview and with a “parent’s conversation guide”. Our topic for this engagement is SOCIAL MEDIA.

• Remote Practice Day is Monday, November 9

• Veteran’s Day Chapel: We will not be having an “open” Veteran’s Day Chapel for visitors, but do we have a chapel planned around honoring our Veterans.

• Travel Policy and other factors: Please consider CDC and ODH Guidance for Travel, not only for yourself, but for those who might be visiting you over the holiday

  • Ohio: Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Travel Advisory Link

  • CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

  • Emmanuel’s Policy:

    • Depending on the location of travel, individuals may be asked to quarantine at home prior to returning to school. ECA will follow the recommendations set forth by the health department.

    • Parents/guardians are asked to alert ECA of travel plans at least two weeks prior to the date of departure.

    • Employees of ECA will be asked to quarantine if they are traveling to “hot spots”. ECA will follow the recommendations set forth by the health department.