June 3, 2011

June 3, 2011

A Message from Principal Richard Van Yperen:

8 ½ Days

We are focused on the finish line now. Thank you for your involvement and encouragements in imploring your student to finish well as she gives her very best right up to and through the finish.

In this penultimate Home Bulletin, I want to highlight our special end of the year events:

• Saturday, June 4 Eighth Grade Party at Spa 23
• Thursday, June 9 ECMS Awards Assembly, 2:05 p.m.
• Friday, June 10 8th Grade Breakfast
  Yearbook Distribution
• Tuesday, June 14 Talent Show, 1:15 p.m.
• Thursday, June 16 Field Day, Noon Dismissal
  Graduation, 7 p.m.

Summer Assignments

Once again this summer we will be giving assignments for all returning students in Reading and Mathematics. Students who will be entering grades 5-8 will receive more information about those summer assignments in the next couple of weeks. We will be posting all the details on our website at www.easternchristian.org.

School Stuff

Tissues Needed! Please send in a box of tissues with your child on Monday. These last few weeks of allergies have completely depleted our supply. Thank you!

Calendar Change: On Thursday, June 16, there will be a half day of school. School will be dismissed at 12 noon.

Campbells Labels & Box Tops: Continue collecting box tops and Campbell's labels over the summer. This school year we collected $680 from box tops and 12,800 Campbell's points, and we used our Campbell's points to buy 8 iPod shuffles! Thank you to all who participated!

The second grade at Eastern Christian Elementary School is looking for used mathematics tools to fill their Math Facts Center in classrooms. They are collecting toys, games, handheld devices, videos, cds, flashcards, and anything else that will allow children to practice math facts. If you have any "stuff" your children have outgrown and would like to donate it, you may bring it to either the elementary or middle school. Thanks for anything you can help with!

Eagles Camps is excited to announce that we will be holding a Community Family Day at Eastern Christian Elementary School on Saturday, June 11, starting at 10:30 a.m. We invite your family to come and see just how much fun Eagles Camps can be! Enjoy some fun, exciting activities and enjoy a great BBQ lunch. And best of all, it's free!

TRIP News: TRIP sales last week were from 64 families and totaled $23,240. Tuition credit was $955 and proceeds were $244. The last Monday orders will be received June 6. TRIP Store is open every Friday morning, 8:15-noon, and continues right through the summer! Staples Bonus: Each $25 Staples gift card is worth $26.25 and each $100 card is worth $105 - While supplies last! Makes a great teacher gift! Now Available: Bookends bookstore – 211 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood. $25 gift card with 16% TRIP credit! This means that for each $25 gift card you purchase, you earn $4 TRIP Credit! Makes a great Father's Day or Graduation gift! TRIP Tip: Favorite Graduation Gifts – iTunes, AMC Theaters, Sports Authority, Bath & Body, Starbucks, Bed Bath & Beyond (for those heading to college). Don't be a summer drop out. Make plans now to continue using TRIP all summer. You'll be glad you did when TRIP credit reports come out in October! We are here for you every Friday morning! Remember: Help us help you! Check your order carefully when you receive it! If there is a problem, or you have questions, call Faye at the TRIP office at 973-427-9294, ext. 210 and leave a message. Thank you for returning any extra gift cards you may have been given!

From EC's Athletic Boosters:

Attention Runners: The Foundation Office is exploring the idea of a 5K race fundraiser. We would love to meet with interested runners who would be willing to share their ideas of how to make this a successful fundraiser. Please call Beth or Garry in EC's Foundation Office at 973-427-9294 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

EC Sportswear: A new supply of men's and women's v-neck golf shirts has arrived. Cost is $30 and they are navy blue with the EC logo in the left corner. All proceeds benefit EC Athletic Boosters. Call Beverly in EC's Foundation Office to order (973-427-9294) or send in your payment with contact info and size to any school office.

Shaklee's purchases help EC: For a limited time only: Purchase the Get Clean Starter Kit and receive a FREE money savings membership! That means you GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN every time you use Get Clean! (Free membership is applied at check out) To learn more of how YOU can participate in this effort while supporting EC, go to http://ec.myshaklee.com

ADVANCE NOTICE: Mark your calendar for the Sports Boosters Fall Golf Outing on Friday, October 21, at Wallkill Golf Club. All proceeds to benefit EC Athletics.

EC's THE HERALD: Advertisements: The next issue of EC's The Herald is scheduled for August 2011. This will be the popular graduation issue! The Herald is mailed to over 4,800 households and businesses in NJ. Overall, approximately 8,000 are mailed out nationwide to alumni, current parents and supporters of EC. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business. Ads start at $100 for black & white, business card size ad. For more information, call EC's Foundation Office at 973-427-9294. Ads must be received by June 17.

EC Business Directory: A directory listing EC business supporters will be distributed to all EC families at next September's Back-to-School nights. For only $20 you can list your business too! Call the Foundation Office, for a submission form, 973-427-9294.

The North Haledon Recreation Department is continuing an expanded Tennis program for summer 2011 for adults and kids! Registration is being held on Friday, June 3, from 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 4, 10-12 noon; and Friday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. at the Rec Building. If you have any questions, please call Mary Ann Jones at 973-427-5407.