Good evening, ECCA Knights! This is Dr. Nesmith with what is happening at ECCA for the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 2022. I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is ready to come back strong for the last 3 weeks of this semester before our winter break!
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuits will be sold every Wednesday for $4. You can pay by cash or credit card. Please support our school's clubs/organizations.
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ECCA is having our first winter formal for our STEM Juniors and Seniors. Knight of Northern Lights STEM Junior/Senior Formal - Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 7-10 PM at Local on Laurel. Tickets are $35 for an individual and $60 for a couple. This price includes a small picture package from Leonard's. Date forms for students not attending STEM are available in the front office. Link for the tickets: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZI62M948Q04650_ZZ5WOSQEYLRPR7A
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ECCA Yearbooks are now on sale. Please visit Balfour.com to order your ECCA Yearbook.
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ECCA Senior Ads are on sale now through this Wednesday, November 30th. Please understand that you will not be able to purchase an ad for your senior after November 30th. Visit Balfour.com to order your Senior Ad. All sizes and prices are available on the Balfour website.
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The 2023 Georgia Scholar Program application window is now open. Georgia public or private high school seniors who meet the eight criterion categories may complete the application, provided they are scheduled to graduate in spring 2023 and obtain signatures from their principal, school counselor, and parent or guardian. The 2023 Georgia Scholar Program application is due by 5 p.m. on February 10, 2023. The criterion and application form are available on the following website: https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Excellence-Recognition/Pages/The-Georgia-Scholar-Program.aspx
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Juniors and Seniors interested in attending the Air Force Academy or an Air Force ROTC program at the collegiate level, please see Mr. Smith for more information.
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For Seniors interested in a Military Service Scholarship and attending the University of North Georgia, please see Mr. Smith for more information. The University of North Georgia's Reserve Officer Training Program prepares men and women for military service as commissioned officers while earning their Bachelor's Degree. North Georgia Alumni include several current and retired General Officers in the US military.
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Seniors who enlist in any branch of the military this year (active duty or reserve component), please see Mr. Smith or Mrs. Nave. We want to recognize your commitment during awards ceremonies on our campus, as well as the base school campuses.
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If you need to request a certificate of enrollment for a driver's license, please sign up in the front office. The cost is $5, cash or check.
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Students, remember zero period begins at 7:30 AM. You should be in your classroom at 7:30 AM prepared to begin the day. We have too many students arriving at school and walking into the building at 7:30 or later. Make sure you adjust your schedule to arrive at school on time and in class at 7:30 AM.
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Students, as the temperatures lower for fall and winter, make sure you are following the dress code outlined in the student handbook as to what you can and cannot wear to stay warm. Blankets are not allowed. If you need clarification, please see Mr. Smith or another administrator.
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Calling all Scouts, if you have earned Eagle Scout or the Gold Award, please see Mr. Smith. If you are working on completing the requirements for this school year, please let Mr. Smith know as well.
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Are you the next Miss ECCA? Any female student attending ECCA is eligible to participate! Please use the following link for information: Miss ECCA Paperwork
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ECCA HOSA students planning to compete at the State Leadership Conference. Please double check your competition of interest and see if a Qualification test is required. If so, you need to bring the $10 for the test before 12/16/22. You may take up to 2 qualification tests.
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Exciting news! Our school is participating in Kinsa's FLUency™ school health program. Nurse Cribbs has a limited number of free smart thermometers, so please reach out to her at kcribbs@effingham.k12.ga.us to request one for your family!
That's it for this week. Go Knights!
