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The beginning of a new year usually sparks people to think about starting fresh and setting goals or resolutions for the year ahead. This is true at Eastern Christian Elementary School too! In recent weeks, many teachers encouraged their students to think about goals they could work toward in 2020. As you walk through the…

Partnership between the church, home, and school is what drives EC in its mission. In December, EC held its first prayer summit to bring together members from each of these groups and discuss how we can best promote spiritual growth in our students. More than 65 participants--made up of roughly equal numbers of pastors, parents,…

Many of you are aware of the fire that occurred in early December at Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes. The fire destroyed the church and many were left heartbroken; memories of weddings, baptisms, and watching children grow and worship God left holes in the hearts of many parishioners. This devastation provided our Wyckoff Campus…

If you're like me, you had never heard of a "Beefsteak" before joining the EC Community. If you're like me, as soon as you experience this weird, wonderful opulent feast, you will never want to miss another. History The Beefsteak is a hyper-local tradition (wikipedia). Started by our friends in Brooklyn in the mid 1800's,…

EC Super Saturdays are back! Last year's Super Saturdays were a huge hit with all who attended. Now they're back in 2020: For Free! Winter weekends in frigid NJ can be difficult for young students. As parents, we know all too well that movement matters, but it's difficult to get up and get moving when…

When ditto of North Jersey first opened its doors in 2010, many in the Eastern Christian School community didn’t even know where the store was located. In no time at all, ditto became a very popular destination for shoppers looking for quality goods at bargain prices. ditto was so popular we had to expand the…

Geneva College is a leading Christian College in the United States. Their mission states that, "Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor." Geneva is a U.S. News & World Report "Top 3 Best Value" out of all universities…

There is no better way to practice our school theme of Every Nation, Every Tribe, and Every Tongue but to travel around the world or to have visitors come to us. Fourth Graders at EC's Wyckoff Campus recently welcomed two visitors from across the ocean into their classrooms for several weeks. Eric Oosterwijk and Marien…

ECHS: The No AP School   With college tuition costs continually skyrocketing, and with a globally competitive Higher Education marketplace, it’s no surprise that college-bound high school students are looking for ways to increase preparedness for college, and decrease the total amount of credit hours they need to earn their increasingly expensive degree.  As prospective High…