Evangelical Christian School https://goecs.org Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:26:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 183812603 Softball – Private 8 Tournament Champions https://goecs.org/softball-private-8-tournament-champions/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:26:05 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=12278 12278 2024 03 10 Sentinel Weekly https://goecs.org/2024-03-10-sentinel-weekly/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:16:06 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=12252

RECHARGE

Please pray for God to stir in the hearts of our ECS family a passion for His glory through the power of His Word this upcoming week as Carl Kerby from Reasons for Hope Ministries will be speaking at Recharge (formerly called Spiritual Emphasis Week). Carl is a dynamic speaker with a sincere love for the Lord, His Word, and young people. Thank you for praying! 
 
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.” – Psalm 145:3

ATHLETICS

Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Athletics is still in need of parent volunteers to help with ticket gate entry at both baseball and softball games. Please click on the links below to sign up.

Developmental Camps

– Developmental Cheerleading – begins March 27
– Developmental Football – begins March 27
– March Madness Developmental Basketball – begins March 26
Cheerleading Parent Meetings
Varsity Sideline parent meeting will be held on March 27th at 5:30pm in Room 217. This is for any rising 9-12 graders who may be interested in being a part of our cheer program. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Allen at KAllen@goecs.org

Middle School (sideline and competitive) parent meeting will be held on March 12th in the Fine Arts theatre at 6:00pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Campbell at rcampbell1424@gmail.com


Elementary competitive parent meeting will be held March 14th in the Fine Arts theatre at 6:00pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Campbell at rcampbell1424@gmail.com

MIDDLE SCHOOL

There are exciting things taking place in middle school.  
 
Congratulations to Graham (6th grade) and Sonali (8th grade) on competing in the Lee County Championship Spelling Bee.  We are proud of their hard work as they competed for the opportunity to attend the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.
 
Congratulations to Cullen (6th grade) on being named a 2024 Recognized Carson Scholar.  Cullen was chosen for this honor because of his academic achievements and humanitarian efforts.  We are all so proud of Cullen’s hard work.  
 
Course Selection sheets for the 2024 – 2025 school year are due back to the middle school office by Wednesday, March 13th.  All course offerings are tentative as we work through schedules for the next school year. 
 
3rd Quarter ends this Friday, March 15th.  Report cards will be emailed home on Monday, March 25th.  
 
Our 7th and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to serve our community at the Midwest Food Bank later this month.  We are excited for this opportunity to share God’s love with those in need. 
 
This week is “Recharge” week for middle and high school students. Your children will be ministered to by Carl Kerby, founder of Reasons for Hope, which equips people worldwide to defend Scripture and share the only true hope, Jesus. Please be in prayer for this special time. 

LOWER SCHOOL

Lower School is in need substitute teachers, teacher aide, and an in-house substitute teacher. Please complete our online non-academic application if interested.

https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/non-academic-application/

We are accepting teacher applications for the new school year!  Pease complete our online teacher application or share with a friend who may be interested. 

https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/teacher-application/

Playground

The playground is designed for K-5th grade only. Parents must be on the playground with their children when using the playground before and after school hours. Parents and other children may not use the playground during school day hours. No animals are permitted on the playground. Please make sure you are cleaning up after yourselves as there has been a lot of trash left on the ground. Thank you for helping us to be good stewards of our facilities. 

Book Fair Week

March 11th-15th is Book Fair Week. We need lots of parents helpers. Please click the link to sign up to help. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

Parent-Teacher Social 

Wednesday, March 13th is our Parent-Teacher Social. Please join us for food trucks, classroom visit, and book fair fun! We look forward to seeing everyone 3:30-4:00 for classroom visits and 4:00-5:00 for book fair and food trucks. Please click the link to sign up to help. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47924495-parentteacher

Spring Break 

March 18th-22nd is Spring Break! It’s the end of 3rd quarter and report cards will be emailed home on Monday, March 25th. 

3rd Quarter Celebration 

Wednesday, March 27th is our quarterly celebration. Students will enjoy inflatable relay races, slides, and bounce houses in the gym! 

Easter Holiday

No School Friday, March 29th – Monday, April 1st 

Upcoming After School Clubs

Please see the attached flyers for after school club opportunities. 

Parent Service Hours Sign Up Genius Links

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47335054-wednesday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47338267-thursday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47924495-parentteacher

]]> 12252 Valedictorian Katherine Franzone and Salutatorian Talon Magner https://goecs.org/valedictorian-katherine-franzone-and-salutatorian-talon-magner/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:26:28 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=12223 12223 Derek Washington Places 6th In The State Wrestling Meet https://goecs.org/derek-washington-places-6th-in-the-state-wrestling-meet/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:33:15 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=12219 12219 ECS Girls Basketball FHSAA Class 2A State Champions https://goecs.org/ecs-girls-basketball-fhsaa-class-2a-state-champions/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:06:39 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=12201 12201 Sentinel Weekly 2024 03 03 https://goecs.org/sentinel-weekly-2024-03-03/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:14:57 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=12193

ECS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

LOWER SCHOOL

Lower School is in need of substitute teachers, teacher aide, and an in-house substitute teacher. Please complete our online non-academic application if interested.

https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/non-academic-application/

We are accepting teacher applications for the new school year! Please complete our online teacher application or share with a friend who may be interested.

https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/teacher-application/

Read Across America Week

March 4th-8th we will be celebrating our love of Reading!

Monday students may wear crazy socks with school uniform.

Tuesday students may wear their favorite hat with school uniform.

Wednesday students may dress as their favorite storybook character. Make sure to bring the storybook to school with you. Costumes must be modest and school appropriate. No weapons, no witches, no sorcery, no magic, or scary costumes permitted.

Thursday K5, 1st, and 5th Grade Grandparent’s Day

Grandparents will enter through the main gym lobby doors. Grandparents may park in the front or 3rd street parking lots. Students are permitted to leave with grandparents after the program.

5th grade 9:30, 1st Grade 11:30, and K5 1:30.

Friday K4, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Grandparent’s Day

Grandparents will enter through the main gym lobby doors. Grandparents may park in the front or 3rd street parking lots. Students are permitted to leave with grandparents after the program.

3rd grade 8:45, K4 10:45, 2nd grade 12:00, and 4th grade 1:30.

Please click the link to sign up to help with Grandparent’s Day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-48219237-grandparents

K5, 1st, and 3rd Grade Yearly Health Screenings are happening the week of March 11th. Please complete the attached opt out form if you do not want the screening. We will complete the screening if we do not receive an opt out form.

Book Fair Week

March 11th-15th is Book Fair Week. We need lots of parent helpers.

Please click the link to sign up to help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

Parent-Teacher Social

Wednesday, March 13th is our Parent-Teacher Social. Please join us for food trucks, classroom visit, and book fair fun! We look forward to seeing everyone 3:30-4:00 for classroom visits and 4:00-5:00 for book fair and food trucks. Please click the link to sign up to help.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47924495-parentteacher

Spring Break

March 18th-22nd is Spring Break! It’s the end of 3rd quarter and report cards will be emailed home on Monday, March 25th.

3rd Quarter Celebration

Wednesday, March 27th is our quarterly celebration. Students will enjoy inflatable relay races, slides, and bounce houses in the gym!

Easter Holiday

No School Friday, March 29th – Monday, April 1st

Parent Service Hours Sign Up Genius Links

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47335054-wednesday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47338267-thursday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-48219237-grandparents

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47924495-parentteacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Course selection sheets will be handed out in Bible class tomorrow, March 4th. All forms must be returned to the middle school office by Wednesday, March 13th.

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Inductions are Monday, March 4th at 10:45am. If your 8th grade student is getting inducted, then Ms. Collum has contacted you via email.

3rd quarter ends on Friday, March 15th. Report cards will be emailed home on March 25th.

HIGH SCHOOL

COUNSELOR’S CORNER
National Honor Society (NHS) Inductions are TOMORROW, March 4th, at 11:30am. If your high school student is getting inducted, then Mrs. Heredia has contacted you via email. Only current NHS members are to dress up. Please refer to Mrs. Heredia’s email in regards to dress code.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS

Course selection sheets for rising 9th-12th graders were distributed on Monday, Feb. 26. Students must make their selections and return signed forms no later than Friday, March 8. Applications for respective courses are also due by March 8. Students may turn in their completed forms and applications to the high school desk or to their Bible teacher. Students needing some advising on course selections should reach out to Ms. Collum, Mrs. Slater or Mrs. Heredia.
TESTING ,TESTING, 1, 2, 3
On March 5th, we will be holding the SAT on a school day for juniors who registered for the exam. ALL other juniors are expected to be in regular school attendance this day.
March 12th is our ACT on a school day for juniors and seniors who registered. ALL juniors and seniors who are not testing are expected to be in regular school attendance.
Neither of these testing days are school sanctioned College Visit Days or early dismissal days.
On March 12th, we will also be administering the PreACT to our freshmen and sophomores.
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.

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, they are considered to have excessive absences. With quarter 3 quickly wrapping up, students who have reached that threshold or are close to reaching that threshold, will be receiving an email as an alert to monitor their attendance for the remainder of the school year.

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).

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LOWER SCHOOL

Lower School is in need of substitute teachers, teacher aide, and an in-house substitute teacher. Please complete our online non-academic application if interested.
https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/non-academic-application/

We are accepting teacher applications for the new school year! Please complete our online teacher application or share with a friend who may be interested.
https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/teacher-application/

Read Across America Week
March 4th-8th we will be celebrating our love of Reading! On Wednesday, March 6th, students may dress as their favorite storybook character. Make sure to bring the book to school with you. Costumes must be modest and school appropriate. No weapons, no witches, no sorcery, no magic, or scary costumes permitted. We will also have a classroom door decorating competition. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you would like to help them with their door decorating.

K5, 1st, and 5th Grade Grandparent’s Day
Thursday, March 7th is Grandparent’s Day for K5, 1st, and 5th grade. Grandparents will enter through the main gym lobby doors. Grandparents may park in the front or 3rd street parking lots. Students are permitted to leave with grandparents after the program. 5th grade 9:30, 1st Grade 11:30, and K5 1:30.

K4, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Grandparent’s Day
Friday, March 8th is Grandparent’s Day for K4, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. Grandparents will enter through the main gym lobby doors. Grandparents may park in the front or 3rd street parking lots. Students are permitted to leave with grandparents after the program. 3rd grade 8:45, K4 10:45, 2nd grade 12:00, and 4th grade 1:30.

Book Fair Week
March 11th-15th is Book Fair Week. We need lots of parent helpers. Please click the link to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

Parent-Teacher Social
Wednesday, March 13th is our Parent-Teacher Social. Please join us for food trucks, classroom visits, and book fair fun! We look forward to seeing everyone 3:30-4:00 for classroom visits and 4:00-5:00 for book fair and food trucks.

Spring Break
March 18th-22nd is Spring Break! It’s the end of 3rd quarter and report cards will be emailed home on Monday, March 25th.

3rd Quarter Celebration
Wednesday, March 27th is our quarterly celebration. Students will enjoy inflatable relay races, slides, and bounce houses in the gym!

Easter Holiday
No School Friday, March 29th – Monday, April 1st

Parent Service Hours Sign Up Genius Links
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47335054-wednesday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47338267-thursday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-47317865-ecsfirst#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

Upcoming After School Clubs
Please see the attached flyers for after school club opportunities.

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

Course Selection Sheets for the 2024 – 2025 school year will go home on Monday, March 4th. Students should fill out the form completely and return it to the middle school office by Friday, March 15th. All forms must have a parent signature on the bottom.

NJHS inductions are Monday, March 4th at 10:45 am in the gym.

Reminder about Planned Absences that are excused. It is the student’s responsibility to see the teacher about all make up work. All make up work is due on the day the student returns to class. Tests missed will be made up on the first day back to school or at the teacher’s discretion. All other tests will be given on schedule. Students should make sure to check Canvas to keep up with all assignments while gone.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

Congratulations to the following 8th graders who competed in the Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science and Engineering Fair this past weekend at FGCU: Sonali A., Mia C., Adam C., and Emma K. We are proud of their hard work.

NJHS Inductions will be March 4th at 10:45 am in the gym. Parents will be notified if their 8th grader met the requirements for induction.

Mark your calendars for middle school standardized testing April 8th – 10th.

LOWER SCHOOL NEWS

We are hiring!
Lower School is in need of substitute teachers, teacher aide, and an in-house substitute teacher. Please complete the non-academic application if interested. We look forward to hearing from you!

https://goecs.org/about-ecs/employment/non-academic-application/

President’s Day
Monday, February 19th, school is closed.

Tuesday, February 20th. Students who bring $5.00 may dress down on Tuesday. Students may wear any ECS shirt with jeans and choice of sneakers. All funds collected will go directly to help the Villas Wesleyan Church located on Beacon Blvd. You can read about the details here. It would be a great opportunity for us as a school to show the love of Christ to our local community by helping this local church. I’d like to lovingly ask each student, teacher, or family to consider giving a $5.00 gift. Every dollar that comes in will go directly to this church’s recovery efforts.

Read Across America Week
March 4th-8th we will be celebrating our love of Reading! On Wednesday, March 6th, students may dress as their favorite storybook character. Make sure to bring the book to school with you. Costumes must be modest and school appropriate. No weapons, no witches, no sorcery, no magic, or scary costumes permitted. We will also have a classroom door decorating competition. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you would like to help them with their door decorating.

K5, 1st, and 5th Grade Grandparent’s Day
Thursday, March 7th is Grandparent’s Day for K5, 1st, and 5th grade. Grandparents will enter through the main gym lobby doors. Grandparents may park in the front or 3rd street parking lots. Students are permitted to leave with grandparents after the program. 5th grade 9:30, 1st Grade 11:30, and K5 1:30.

K4, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Grandparent’s Day
Friday, March 8th is Grandparent’s Day for K4, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. Grandparents will enter through the main gym lobby doors. Grandparents may park in the front or 3rd street parking lots. Students are permitted to leave with grandparents after the program. 3rd grade 8:45, K4 10:45, 2nd grade 12:00, and 4th grade 1:30.

Book Fair Week
March 11th-15th is Book Fair Week. We needs lots of parents helpers. Please click the link to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

Parent-Teacher Social
Wednesday, March 13th is our Parent-Teacher Social. Please join us for food trucks, classroom visit, and book fair fun! We look forward to seeing everyone 3:30-4:00 for classroom visits and 4:00-5:00 for book fair and food trucks.

Parent Service Hours Sign Up Genius Links

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47335054-wednesday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAD28A1F4C16-47338267-thursday

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-47317865-ecsfirst#/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADAC2BA4FEC34-ecsbook#/

After School Clubs

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

TESTING, TESTING…1, 2, 3
On March 5th, we will be holding the SAT on a school day for juniors who registered for the exam. ALL other juniors are expected to be in regular school attendance this day.

March 12th is our ACT on a school day for juniors and seniors who registered. ALL juniors and seniors who are not testing are expected to be in regular school attendance.

Neither of these testing days are school sanctioned College Visit Days or early dismissal days.

THE COUNSELOR’S CORNER
March 4th is our annual National Honor Society induction ceremony, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Our ceremony will be held in the gym. Families are invited to attend. Please be sure to check in at the school’s main office.

ATHLETICS

Parent Service Hours
ECS Athletics is in need of parents to help with the gate entry tables for both baseball and softball home games this year. Please see the links below to sign up.

This opportunity is for parent service hours – we ask that students do not sign up. Thank you!

Baseball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAB29A1FBCE9-47948861-baseball

Softball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAB29A1FBCE9-47949459-softball

QUESTIONS? Contact Mrs. Everhart at JEverhart@goecs.org

]]> 11869 Congratulations Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 18 Class 2A Recipients! Player of the Year: Maddie Oberski and Coach of the Year: Dwayne Donnell https://goecs.org/congratulations-florida-athletic-coaches-association-district-18-class-2a-recipients-player-of-the-year-maddie-oberski-and-coach-of-the-year-dwayne-donnell/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:06:51 +0000 https://goecs.org/?p=11866 11866