Senior Trip Announcement

• Arlington National Cemetery Wreath-Laying Ceremony: Arlington National Cemetery is one of the most meaningful places the senior class will visit on their trip to Washington, D.C. We will have the opportunity to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. If you would be interested in being one of four ECHS students who will participate in this ceremony, please write a short essay about why this would be meaningful for you and submit this to Ms Bazanowski by THIS Monday, Feb 27th.

Upcoming Events

• ** Please Note the Change In Date!  Feb 28 - Europe Trip Pot Luck Dinner and Info Night: Tuesday, Feb 28, 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria. See Mrs Lindemulder or Ms Pedersen for more info.
   
• Feb 28 - Worship Night - Hosted by Overflow at Powerhouse Church in Wyckoff. 7pm for High School students - invite your friends! Talk to Sona B or Siobhan H if you have questions or would like info.
   
• Music Man Musical - Save the Dates! March 15, 16, 17, & 18! Tickets will be available soon!
   
• Mar 20 - Talent Show Auditions! 
  • Email Ms Roniet for an audition time by March 13. Please note any SCHOOL related conflicts, your act and all students involved, and your tech needs. You MUST have 2 hard copies of any lyrics (whether dancer, musician, background music etc...) or you will NOT be permitted to audition or be in the show.
  • Our theme will be DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME / AS SEEN ON TV!
  • Dress Rehearsal is Thursday, April 6 - attendance is required
  • Performance is Saturday, April 8

Athletics

• Check the athletic schedule on our school website for practice times and locations!
• Spring Sports begin on March 3. Athletes must be registered online and cleared by the nurse in order to participate on opening day!
• Girls / Boys Community Night basketball doubleheader TONIGHT! Free Under Armor shirts to the first 50 students, food, music, halftime games and entertainment, and screaming for the Eagles! Don't Miss It!!

Clubs at ECHS

• Clubs are an awesome way to connect with other students who share your talents and interests. Join a club this week! Here's what's up with ECHS clubs:

• Join our boys and girls discipleship groups, which meet weekly during SOAR. Sign up this week - all are welcome!

• Math Club will be competing in the last ASMA Math Competition of the year on Thursday, March 9th during SOAR. All club members report to room 104 (Mrs Andrews' room) with a pencil and a calculator.

• The Peer Leadership Application is now active on your Realtime Portal. This application is for:
  • Sophomores interested in being a Timothy Group Leader next year. Applications are due by end of the day, Feb 28. TGLs are social and emotional transition mentors for groups of incoming freshman. They are juniors (current sophomores) who are interested in helping freshman adjust to the high school environment. 
  • Freshmen, sophomores or junior interested in being a Transition Mentor next year. Applications are due by the end of the day, Feb 28. Transition mentors are students who are interested in helping transfer students adjust to ECHS.

• Do you have a call to worship and want to be a part of the chapel band? There will be auditions following the worship team hangout on March 8th. Please come to the hangout at 3:15 and come prepared with one worship song. Instrumentalists are especially needed. If you have any questions, talk to Ms Sankey.

• Europe Trip Pot Luck Dinner and Info Night: Tuesday, Feb 28, 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria. See Mrs Lindemulder or Ms Pedersen for more info.

Community Events

• Bridgeway Community Church presents Jenny & Tyler with forBROTHERS in a benefit concert for the International Justice Mission on Mar 11 at 7:30pm. 
  • Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. $30 VIP also available. Click Here.

College & Career News... Not Just for Seniors!

• Gardner-Webb University, Mon March 13
• Felician University (for International Students), Thu March 16
• Elim Bible Institute, Fri March 24
• Cairn University, Tue April 25

• Please see our complete list of Scholarships on Naviance Family Connection by clicking here. 
• Many new scholarships have been posted, and will continue to be posted. Check back regularly. 

• Messiah College is offering a number of summer camps and workshops covering a multitude of topics. Click Here to visit their site!
• Templeton Honors College at Eastern University is offering the Summer Scholars Program. Click Here for more info.
• Boston University is offering Pre-College Programs, some worth up to 8 college credits. Click Here to learn more. 
• Ithaca Summer College Registration is Open! Click Here for info.
• All Star Code is a FREE six-week program designed to give high school boys the access and exposure they need to become successful tech entrepreneurs. Deadline for application is Monday, March 6th. Click Here for more info and to apply.
• Ithaca College has Summer College Opportunities availabe 

Missions 

• They are super cool & very brave for going on a missions trip.
• You are praying they stay healthy.
• They are AMAZING for going on this trip and that you are proud of them.
• They are LITERALLY changing the world by showing God's LOVE.

Saturday School

• Sales Training
• Photoshop Workshop
• Ceramics
• CoderDojo
• SAT/ACT Prep

Employment, Volunteer and FIA Opportunities

• Covenant Christian Reformed Church is seeking applicants for students looking to be Crossroads Counselors this summer! Crossroads is a youth ministry of Covenant Church, and seeks to bring the love of Christ to each camper daily through small groups, worship, games, crafts, and more. Applications and information about the counselor position are available in College & Career and are due no later than March 10.

T.R.I.P News

• Online Ordering: Interested in learning about ordering T.R.I.P online? If you would like help to enroll in ShopWithScrip, call the T.R.I.P office to set up your appointment. We will meet with you to set up your account and guide you through the ordering process. You can also go to the T.R.I.P Online webpage for instructions on how to sign up!