Winter athletes and other students staying at school after 3:45 will be supervised in either a quiet study hall or in the fitness center. The gates will be closed at this time. Please plan accordingly.
Engineering Career Day at Rutgers is Mar 15th. Details are below
Registration is open for Saturday School. Details are below.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Jan 9 - (N,O) Act I, Scenes 4&5 - 3:15-5:30
Jan 10 - (G,O) Act I, Scenes 5 - 3:15-5:30
Jan 11 - (N,G,O) Act I, Scenes 6 - 3:15-5:30
Jan 12 - No Rehearsal
Jan 13 - (G,O) Act I, Scene 6 - 3:15-5:30
WEDNESDAY, January 18 – Exams in 1, 1B, 2, 2B Classes (Half Day of School) Half Day Exam Schedule
Block 1: 8:10am – 9:45am
Break: 9:45am – 10:15am
Block 2: 10:15am – 11:50am
THURSDAY, January 19 – Exams in 3, 3B, 4, 4B Classes in morning – Half Day of School Half Day Exam Schedule
Block 1: 8:10am – 9:45am
Break: 9:45am – 10:15am
Block 2: 10:15am – 11:50am
January Events
January is shaping up to be a busy month at ECHS! Mark these dates on your calendars now!
Jan 6 - 'After Hours' Worship Night - Co-sponsored by Man Up, Anchored, and Bible & Worship, ECHS and Hawthorne Christian Academy will host a night of worship in our auditorium at 7:30pm.
Jan 12 - ECHS Winter Concert & Art Show - Support your peers and celebrate their work by attending our ECHS Winter Concert and Art Show. Plan to join us for a wonderful evening, beginning at 7pm
Jan 13 - Robot Fight Night is back! One of last year's most amazing events is back in full force! 7:00 PM at Eastern Christian Middle School, 8 EC student-designed robots will battle it out to become Robot Fight Night Champion! Don't miss out on the fun! Here are highlights from last year's battle!
Jan 19 - ECHS Community Night at ECHS - Plan to join us as we cheer on the boys basketball team!
Jan 25 - Back to School Night 2 - Be here to meet your child's second semester teachers!
Jan 27 - Semi-Formal Dance - Details to follow.
Jan 28 - Driver's Ed begins
Announcing ECHS's WINGS Program!
Are you going to be a senior or a junior next year? Do you have skills that you want to use professionally right now? Not sure what you want to do but would like to explore a trade? The WINGS program will connect you with an internship to give you real world experience for school credit. If you are interested, please complete the WINGS form in your Realtime homepage, or email Mr Wright.
Together, let’s FLY!
Learn More about this exciting new program by speaking to or emailing Jesse Wright.
Athletics
Check the athletic schedule on our school website for practice times and locations!
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:
MAN UP & ANCHORED
Join our boys and girls discipleship groups, which meet weekly during SOAR. Sign up this week - all are welcome!
MATH CLUB
The January ASMA Math Competition is Friday, January 13th during SOAR. Math Club students should report to Mrs Andrews room with a pencil and a calculator.
Test Prep classes are provided to ECHS students by BrainStorm Tutoring. Highly effective SAT and ACT prep classes are offered by the best tutoring center around. BrainStorm consistently raises SAT scores 300-400 points and ACT scores by 4-7 composite points. Classes include 18 hours of class instruction and 2 simulated tests, books, and materials. Registration closes one week prior to the start of each class. To register, contact Tyffany by emailing her, or by calling 201.705.2038. Courses are offered in:
SAT Math (Jan 21 Sitting)
SAT Verbal (Jan 21 Sitting)
SAT All Sections (Jan 21 Sitting)
ACT Math & Science (Feb 11 Sitting)
ACT Verbal (Feb 11 Sitting)
ACT All Sections (Feb 11 Sitting)
March 11 SAT Class
Cost - $615 (savings of $161)
Every Saturday, Jan 7 - Mar 4, 9am - noon
April 8 ACT Class
Cost - $615 (savings of $161)
Every Saturday, Feb 11 - Apr 1, 9am - noon
Scholarships and Awards
Further information and many applications can be found for these scholarships in the College & Career Office. More scholarship info can also be found on Naviance Family Connection.
The Valley Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship application is available for students pursuing a career in a health-related field of study. Instructions for applying can be found in College & Career.
The Vincent D Pavese Scholarship is for students who wish to enter public service fields. Click Here for more information.
The Hon. Nicholas G Mandak Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are entering post-secondary programs of study related to law, criminal justice, paralegal education, and classes for police or Sheriff's officers.
The American Society of Civil Engineers North Jersey Branch Scholarship is offered to students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. Click here for more info. Applications in College & Career.
The Visions Credit Union Scholarship application is now open. Click here to create and account and apply.
Calvin College - ECHS Specific scholarships can be viewed here. A complete list of Calvin scholarships is also available here. You must apply for all Calvin College scholarships via your Calvin College application portal.
NJACAC High School Scholarship Award - for students who have a counselor who is a member of NJACAC (thanks, Mr Struck, for being a member!). Info can be found here.
Growth and Leadership Opportunities
Engineering Career Day
On Wednesday March 15, Rutgers University will host its annual Engineering Career Day. Engineers will host presentations about the type of work they do in their particular fields of engineering. One very important session will give information about college entrance requirements and present an overview of a typical four-year engineering program. Additionally, several institutes of in technology like Stevens and New Jersey Institute of Technology will have booths with informational brochures and representatives to talk with about the programs their institutes offer and their entrance requirements. Lunch will be provided.
This opportunity is open to STEAM students and any junior or senior seriously interested in a career engineering. Preference will be given to first-time attendees. Permission slips are in the Deans' Office, and the first ten who return their permission slips and payment of $22 will be permitted to go. The deadline for permission slips and payment is January 31.
See Mr. Verrengia for more information.
Brainstorm Tutoring is offering 3 free seminars. Contact erica@stormthetest.com for more information or to register.
Understanding Your Accommodations & Assessments: Do you need help understanding your child's IEP or 504 Plan? Let the BrainStorm professionals help! This seminar will focus on a few topics that are useful for anyone trying to navigate the maze of educating a child with special needs. January 25th, 7-8:30pm
Creating a Bilingual Culture in Your Home: Give your child(ren) the gift of billingualism for life by going beyond the classroom and immersing your family in a second language. February 22nd, 7-8:30pm
Study Skills & Time Management: Do you think your child’s academics would improve with more effective study habits and improved time management? We’re here to give you some skills for acing the test and accomplishing tasks with time to spare! March 29th, 7-8:30pm
Michigan Math & Science Scholars - University of Michigan is now accepting applications for their summer enrichment program designed to expose students to a breadth of curricula offered at the University of Michigan. Info sheets are availabe in College & Career. Apply and learn more here.
Saturday School
Saturday School is a program of Eastern Christian School. All students, both EC and non-EC are welcome to sign up for Saturday School classes. All classes will take place on the Eastern Christian High School Campus. Click Here for more information. If you have any questions please contact Ian Zacharias.
DRIVER'S ED - SPRING SESSION
Cost for the spring session is $125
Dates for the class are: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 8, 15 (test day). Apr 22 will be a make-up day is any classes are canceled due to inclement weather.
Sign up in College & Career. Please bring payment.
SATURDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS
Sales Training
Photoshop Workshop
Ceramics
CoderDojo
SAT/ACT Prep
T.R.I.P News
The T.R.I.P Store has relocated! Effective Jan 6, 2017, the store has moved to Eastern Christian Middle School on Sicomac Avenue in Wyckoff.
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!
Questions? Call or text Sharon at 201.650.7056
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