December 16, 2011

December 16, 2011

A Message from Mrs. Sandra Bottge, Principal:

Our core value for the month of December is Serve Others. Serve means to assist or help. Others are people near and far. We recognize that we all have gifts, abilities and resources that we can use to help others.

We were privileged to have Thomas Henion, Executive Director of Madison Avenue Crossroads Community Ministries, Inc. speak in chapel recently. MACCM strives to meet the physical and spiritual needs of families and children in Paterson. Mr. Henion encouraged us to serve others by donating food for their food bank and new or gently used hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and children's books. Our collection of these items is overflowing in the hallway. Thank you for your willingness to share your resources and serve others. We will collect these items through Wednesday, December 21.

Our kindergarten students will present their Christmas program in chapel on Tuesday, December 20 at 8:30. All are welcome to attend. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family as you celebrate the joy of our Savior's birth.

**Delayed Opening News: When a delayed opening is called due to inclement weather, preschool and half day kindergarten classes can now attend a Come 'n Play Program. Students can arrive as early as 10:15 and stay as late 3:15pm. The cost of this program is $5.00/hour. If you would like more information, please call the school office at 201-445-6150.

**School Calendar Change: All Eastern Christian Schools will be open 1/2 day for students on Friday, January 20, 2012 to make up one day lost to the October snow storm. This will allow for 3 snow days going into the winter months of the year and will add one day to the first semester. Please note that the Stay 'n Play and After School Programs will not be held on January 20. Thank you.

Become A Host Family: Eastern Christian School is currently seeking host families for our Summer American Experience program. Many of the students that come to our program have never heard the gospel. This would be a great opportunity for global missions right in your own home. You will be able to learn more about another culture and be able to share the gospel. The dates are July 22nd to August 13th, 2012. You can either call James at 973.427.6244 or email him @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PTO News:

• Holiday Shoppe was a huge success. Thank you for letting your children participate!
• PTO Meeting: The next PTO Meeting will be held on Wed., Feb. 1. Hope to see you there!
• Mark your Calendars: Next Moms in Touch will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012!
• Fundraiser: Our next fundraiser will offer a wide variety of hot and cold appetizers which will arrive in time for Super Bowl Sunday. More information will be coming home in the first Friday Folder of the New Year!

TRIP: ORDER Schedule: There are no Monday orders on Monday, Dec. 19. Monday orders will resume on Monday, January 2. The TRIP Store is closed on Friday, Dec. 23 and will reopen on Friday, January 6. 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. Questions? Call Faye at the TRIP office- 973-427-9294 ext. 210.

News from EC's Foundation Office:

• Christmas Tree Sale: Abma's Farm has generously offered a donation to EC Sports Boosters on purchases made at: Abma's Nursery, 700 Lawlins Rd in Wyckoff, NJ. 6-7 ft trees ($15 donation); 7-8 ft trees ($20 donation); and all other purchases (10%) made with the appropriate coupon. Coupons are available at www.easternchristian.org/athletics/ec-athletic-boosters.

• Denim & Diamonds Auction Gala: Be sure to reserve the date APRIL 19 on your new 2012 calendar! You do not want to miss this exciting fundraiser for EC! Watch for more information in January! – If you receive any large gift baskets over the holidays – at home or at work; please consider saving them for EC's Auction. They can be dropped off in any school or in the TRIP Store. Large baskets only! Thank you.

• Advertise your Business in the next Herald: The next issue of EC's Herald will be mailed out in March 2012. Don't miss out on this great advertising opportunity! The Herald is mailed to over 4,800 households and businesses in NJ with an additional 350 mailed to New York. The total number mailed is approximately 8,000 to households and businesses which include all alumni as well as current parents, and supporters of Eastern Christian School. There are several advertising packages to meet your budget and marketing needs. For more information, call Beth or Garry in EC's Foundation Office. 973-427-9294.

Stop and Shop Shoppers: Eastern Christian has earned $603 for the first 2 months of this program! If you have not signed up your card, there is still time! Go to www.stopandshop.com/aplus and click on Register your Card. Please note that Eastern Christian is listed under North Haledon, NJ in the school listing. Over the holiday season, ask friends and relatives for their Loyalty Card number and register them as well! This program continues through March 2012.

EC Sportswear: Need a last minute gift? EC T-shirts ($15), sweatshirts ($35) and golf polo shirts ($30) are available in EC's Foundation Office. Call Beverly at 973-427-9294 if you are interested in making a purchase.

Sports Boosters News:

Sports Boosters 3rd Annual Beefsteak Dinner on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Brownstone, Paterson. EC Student Athletes are selling tickets - $55 each or $500 for a table of 10. Please send in your ticket money before Christmas vacation if possible. 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.

ditto, Eastern Christian School's upscale-resale store located in North Haledon, is seeking a volunteer accountant/ bookkeeper to manage the financial records of the store. A time commitment of approximately 8-10 hours per month is required. Applicant must be familiar with Quick Books. Interested parties should contact the EC's Foundation office @ 973-427-9294.