November 18, 2011

November 18, 2011

A Message from Mrs. Sandra Bottge, Principal:

Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty
and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
They tell of the power of your awesome works
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
They celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

Psalm 145:3-7 remind us of the greatness of God. He is worthy of our praise and thanksgiving. We are so blessed to be at Eastern Christian School where, for several generations, teachers and parents have partnered together to tell of God's mighty acts and glorious splendor.

We look forward to celebrating the abundant goodness of God and joyfully sing of His righteousness this Thanksgiving. Please join us for chapel on Tuesday, November 22, at 8:30 as our young generation of 4th grade students guide us in a time of meditating on God's wonderful works.

School Stuff

Picture Retakes: If you would like your child to have his picture retaken on Monday, November 21, please send in the packet you received. If your child was absent, a form was sent home this week. If you have any questions, please feel free to call school office or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Juice Pouches: Did you know that EC Elementary students have kept 4,700 juice pouches out of landfills over the past year? Please keep collecting these pouches, worth 2 cents each! A collection facility is available in the office. Parents, please encourage your children to throw away the straw and most importantly, finish the juice box! In order to keep this valuable program going, we need to follow those simple guidelines. Thank you!

PTO News:

• Prayer Walk: Please join us for our annual Prayer Walk immediately following the Thanksgiving chapel on Tuesday, November 22. Please see flyer in Friday Folder for details.
• Next PTO Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 7 at 8:30am. Please mark you calendars and plan on joining us as we discuss the Holiday Shoppe that will take place on December 15 & 16.
• Moms in Touch will meet at 8:30am on Wednesday, December 14. Hope to see you there!
• Emmanuel Cancer Food Drive will be held on November 29 – Dec. 2. Please look for the flyer in your child's Friday Folder.

TRIP Update: TRIP sales for Mon. Nov. 14 & the Nov. 11 TRIP store were from 136 families and totaled $51,310. Tuition credit was $2135 and proceeds were $523. TRIP Schedule: Monday orders will be accepted in any school office by 9am on the following dates: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 & 12. The TRIP Store is open Friday mornings from 8:00 – noon. NO TRIP THANKSGIVING WEEK!! No orders on Monday, Nov. 21 and the TRIP Store will NOT be open the day after Thanksgiving!! Please call 973-427-9294 x 210 if you find them in your order! STOCKING STUFFERS: Some great gift cards to put into stockings: Starbucks, Panera Bread, & Dunkin Donuts $10's; Baskin Robbins $2's; Bath & Body, Clair's, & Barnes & Noble $10's; I-Tunes $15's. PLAN AHEAD: Only 3 Monday order days before Christmas! Think TRIP when you Christmas shop and food shop & earn tuition credit! Remember: Help us help you! Check your order carefully when you receive it! If there is a problem, call the TRIP office (973-427-9294 ext 210) and leave a message. Thank you for returning any extra gift cards you may have been given! Questions? Call Faye at the TRIP office- 973-427-9294 ext. 210.

News from EC's Foundation Office:

Sports Boosters News:

• Athletic Wear orders are due by noon on November 22. No late orders will be accepted. Order forms went home last week. If you have any questions, contact Athletic Director Steve King at 973-427-0900 x 218 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Save-the-Date: Sports Boosters 3rd Annual Beefsteak Dinner on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Brownstone, Paterson. EC Student Athletes will be selling tickets in the upcoming weeks. Tickets are $55 each or $500 for a table of 10. This is the Sports Booster's major fundraiser, and we need your support. An auction will take place after dinner. At this time we are collecting auction items such as tickets to sporting events, sports apparel and sports memorabilia. If you can help in this way, please call EC's Foundation Office at 973-427-9294.
• Denim & Diamonds Auction Gala (April 19, 2012): Exciting preparations are underway to make this year's auction a new experience! Thank to those who volunteered to do some sewing for the committee. Now we need a carpenter! The item is "top secret" - if you are able to help us (we promise the project is simple) please contact Beth or Beverly in the Foundation Office. 973-427-9294.

Holland American Bakery: The Faith Community CRC Booster Club is taking orders for delicious baked goods from the Holland American Bakery in Sussex, NJ. Orders are due by 12/2 and items can be picked up on 12/10. See the order form in today's folder for more information. Questions? Call Amy Brooks at 973-636-9535.