SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024
We are excited about the new gym seating that will happen this summer. Below is a picture of what is to come…
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
A missed school day is a missed opportunity for learning. PLEASE ensure that your student is in school unless they absolutely cannot be.
The school year is quickly coming to a close. According to the Parent/Student Handbook that was signed at the beginning of the year, If a student accrues 10 or more absences (excused or unexcused) in a semester, in any class, extra work will be given for the student to complete in order for him/her to pass the class. The amount of work given will depend upon the number of absences. Failure to complete the additional work before the end of the semester will constitute a failure for the semester.
Seniors who are impacted by this attendance policy will be notified via email in the coming days with details. All other high school students with excessive absences will be notified in the coming weeks.
I encourage you to check Renweb if you are in need of exact and up-to-date attendance information for your student(s). If you believe there is an error in your student’s attendance record, please reach out to Mrs. Allen in Student Services (callen@goecs.org). Please be aware that if your student is benefiting from the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, school attendance is audited each year and attendance records are submitted at that time.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
The counselors will be visiting each 9th, 10th and 11th grade Bible class in the next few weeks. An email will go home to the families the day the counselors are in the classroom so you can follow up with your student in regards to their Pre-ACT, PSAT, ACT, ASVAB results, depending on what they completed this year. The counselors will be reviewing how transcripts are laid out, how GPA is calculated, and Florida Bright Futures will be reviewed as well.
POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE
Graduation will be held on Friday May 17 @ 7pm at First Christian Church in Fort Myers. Doors will open at 6pm. This is NOT a ticketed event. Seating is on a first come basis.
FINAL EXAMS
Seniors, you should have received an email with details regarding your final exams which will be May 13-15. Spanish and ASL final exams will be administered on Wednesday, May 8th, during Spanish or ASL class, respectively. Please refer to the email for details.
Final exams for all other high school students will take place May 22-24, with makeup exams scheduled for May 28. All work must be completed by May 28. An exam schedule for students in grades 9-11 will be coming soon.
Smartwatches will not be allowed to be worn during any final exam testing.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Upcoming Dates:
LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
It’s incredible to think that we have only 18 more school days left. We’re putting in our best efforts to finish strong. We’re eagerly looking forward to celebrating each student’s achievements at our upcoming award ceremonies.
HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated teachers that God has brought to ECS. They have a deep love for the Lord, their students, and for teaching. We appreciate each of them and all the hard work they put in every day. Thank you for showing our teachers your love during this special week!
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Parents, here’s a great opportunity for you to earn service hours this summer! We have book shelves and tables that need to be put together. Your help is invaluable. Please email Mrs. Shuford if interested. mshuford@goecs.org
We invite you to click the link for all the exciting camp and after-school club information. We believe your child will find something they love!
https://drive.google.com/
The End of Year Star Testing is scheduled to take place from May 13th to May 17th.
We have several award ceremonies from May 20th to 29th. The award ceremonies will be in the Fine Arts Theater, and the K5 Graduations will be in the gymnasium. End-of-the-year parties will be in the classrooms immediately following each ceremony.
May 20th
Mrs. Gerl 9:00
Mrs. Musick 10:30
Mrs. Rogers 12:00
Mrs. Atkins 1:30
May 21st
Mrs. Ossewaarde 9:00
Mrs. Stevens 10:30
Mrs. Waite 12:00
Ms. Hahe 1:30
May 22nd
Mrs. Banks 9:00
Mrs. Pullen 10:30
Mrs. McDermott 12:00
Mrs. Shainline 1:30
May 23rd
Mrs. Monsees 9:00
Mrs. Blythers 10:30
Miss Jordan 12:00
Mrs. Lewis 1:30
May 24th
Mrs. Kohlmeier 9:00
Mrs. Stubing 10:30
Mrs. Anderson 12:00
Mr. Wisner 1:30
May 27th Memorial Day – School Closed
May 28th
Mrs. Palmer 10:00
Mrs. Appell 11:15
Mrs. Berrios 12:30
Mrs. Douglas 1:45
Our 4th Quarter Celebration will be in the gym on May 28th. Parents are welcome to attend, and students may be dismissed after the activity without penalty for attendance.
K4 9:00-9:45, 2nd Grade 9:50-10:40, 3rd Grade 10:45-11:35, 1st Grade 11:40-12:25, K5 12:30-1:15, 4th Grade 1:20-2:10, 5th Grade 2:15-3:05.
May 29th
K5 Graduation / Class Parties
Mrs. Rivera & Miss Allen 10:00
Miss Noah & Miss Sipos 12:00
5th Grade Kick Off to Middle School Kickball Tournament 9:30
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May 29th
Last Day of School
Kona Ice will be on campus! Prices range from $4.00-$7.00.
Earn Hours for Next Year!!!!!!
Parent Service Hours Sign Up Genius Links
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THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS
Summer Camps
We have several opportunities this summer for our ECS students that are still open such as STEM, fine arts, athletics, robotics, SBS (Sentinel Bible School) and more! Be sure to check out our camp website for more information.
https://goecs.org/student-
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of parent volunteers who are in the medical field for our annual on-campus athletic physicals, which are scheduled on Thursday, May 16th at 5:00pm.
We have a two needs for that evening:
1. Our biggest need is nurses/MA/nursing students/EMTs/Paramedics to help with vital signs, height, weight and vision screenings
2. Physicians/advanced providers—physical exam in accordance with the FHSAA standards; our athletes range in age from 11-18 years.
If you are a licensed medical provider in the state of Florida and are interested in helping, please send an email to Jessica Everhart with your credentials to get signed up. JEverhart@goecs.org
Athletic Physicals
We will hold our annual on-campus athletic physicals on May 16th at 5:00pm. All student-athletes are required to have an annual athletic physical for eligibility requirements.
If you do not have an annual physical at your son/daughter’s pediatrician, this is a great way to complete that requirement. Registration is now open via Go Fan. More details will be released soon!
Registration link: https://gofan.co/event/
Girls Basketball Championship Gear
We had a few people miss out on the Girls Basketball State Championship Gear but we were able to reopen the online store for another few days.
This shop will close on Monday, May 6th so be sure to place your order this weekend!
Online store: https://bsnteamsports.
Cheerleading Try-outs for the 2024-2025 school year
All tryouts will be held in The Landing , which is located off of 3rd street, on the northside of our campus.
It is the large, grey building next to the softball field.
Please be sure to contact the coach if you have not done so already to make sure that any required paperwork is completed before try-outs.
Middle School Competitive Cheer: May 8, 9 & 10 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Contact Coach Rosie for any questions: Rcampbell1424@
Elementary Competitive Cheer: May 13, 14 & 15 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Contact Coach Rosie for any questions: Rcampbell1424@
Middle School Sideline: May 20, 21 & 22 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Contact Coach Rosie for any questions: Rcampbell1424@
2024-2025 Golf Interest Meeting
Upcoming 6-12th graders who are interested in being a part of the ECS golf team next year – there will be an interest meeting this Friday, May 10th right after school in the courtside cafe. (This is the concession stand inside of our gym) Parents are welcome to attend but it is not required.
The meeting will run from 3:30-4:00. Anyone whose parents are not here by 4:00pm, will need to go to aftercare for adult supervision once the meeting ends.
Letterman Jackets
As a reminder, the athletic department has letterman jackets available for purchase.
Criteria for jacket purchases:
1. Student-athlete must be in high school
2. Student-athlete must have lettered for at least one year in a varsity sport
3. Cost of the jacket is $130.00
If you are interested in purchasing a jacket, please email Mrs. Everhart at JEverhart@goecs.org
