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volume 24 issue 7 March, 2020
eagle's view
This newsletter is issued as a source of information, forms, and updates on school activities and events. You may request a copy be
sent home with your student, pick one up at any school office, or access each issue at www.ecaeagles.org, About, Calendar &
Newsletters, or, on RenWeb, Latest Newsletter.
“What is Measured is Treasured—Measuring Paideia”
by Dr. Jim Johnson, ECA Superintendent
Perhaps you have heard it said that “what is measured is treasured.” In the context of education, this idea
implies that if you really care to achieve something, you’ll keep track of progress toward that achievement.
In my years of leading our school, I have observed that most parents, regardless of the school they choose for
their children, have two primary goals: 1) they would like their children to get admitted into good colleges,
and 2) they would like their children to obtain a good job. Rarely does the conversation go any deeper than
that. However, perhaps it should!
David Goodwin, President of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS), of which ECA is an
accredited member, released the results of a major study just last week. In conjunction with the Cardus
Educational Study, Mr. Goodwin provides a comparative study of 24-to-42-year-old alumni from public,
secular, private, Catholic, evangelical Christian, religious homeschools, and ACCS schools on the topics
of life choices, preparation, attitudes, values, opinions, and practices. I believe you can guess that he has
addressed the effectiveness of these schools in their ability to go much deeper than college or career placement.
In his introductory materials regarding the study, Mr. Goodwin writes, “Jesus’s kingdom, like every kingdom
or nation, has a culture. The primary function of paideia in the ancient world was the cultivation of culture in
children. Paideia is often translated “education,” but the concept is much bigger, encompassing the steady
cultivation of deep, rich lives wherein the gospel can take root and flourish. Ephesians 6 uses this Greek word
paideia when it commands fathers to “raise their children in the paideia of the Lord,” and it is around this
thought that Mr. Goodwin has fashioned his study. His conclusion is that classical Christian education “can
influence the course of a nation, a community, and a home.”
This study, entitled “Good Soil,” addresses seven “Life Outcome Indexes.” These include: college and career,
outlook on life, Christian practices, Christian life, traditional and conservative view, independent thinking, and
influencers. I’ll be eager to share these results with you when they are officially released.
I have been able to take a cursory look at the study, and I will tell you that I am impressed with the order of
magnitude of difference that a classical Christian education makes. Certainly, each student responds somewhat
differently to their school exposures – especially within the context and relationships of their personal lives.
However, aggregate results tend to support the value of Christian culture in the successes seen in the indexes
referenced above.
To see a brief video trailer on the study, search for: Good Soil: The Classical Difference. For the entire study,
go to www.ClassicalDifference/good-soil/ (click “View Report” at the bottom of the page).
As we look forward to our 50th year of education at ECA, I hope that you will pray with me that we can remain
“humbly effective” in working with families to raise their children in the paideia of the Lord.
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Congratulations to our Seniors and their parents and sponsors who were recognized at Senior Parent Day on
February 15 for their final year of participation in Student Council, Matchwits, Theatre, athletics, and Praise Team.
Thank You for your commitment to Eagle extracurricular activities, and God bless you all!
ECA students and alumni are involved in a wide variety of community, service, and extracurricular activities. Please call the
Secondary office, 597-3675, or e-mail miverts@ecaeagles.org with information regarding our students' and alumni activities
and achievements, and we will gladly share the good news!
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
Today! Tomorrow! Saturday!
ECA Theatre presents. . . “Alice the Brave!”
Journey through the looking glass in this colorful, fun-filled adaptation of Lewis Carrol's timeless
masterpiece! While her parents are away on holiday, poor Alice finds herself bored out of her wits and
forced to stay with her dreary Aunt Mathilda at her even drearier summer home. But after accidentally conking
herself on the head, Alice discovers that a world of wonder and whimsy awaits her right behind Aunt Mathilda's
looking-glass. Littered with talking dodo birds and malicious Red Queens, Alice's adventures teach her not only
the importance of bravery, but that being true to oneself is the greatest conquest of all!
Tickets and information available at www.ecaeagles.org/theatre!
Elementary Grandparents’ Day
Our Elementary grandparents will be honored with a special program and events on Friday,
March 13, at 9:30am; and students will be dismissed at 11:30am.
Please note: Parents who would like to see the program are asked to attend the presentation
on Wednesday, March 11, at 8:45am in the Elementary Chapel.
ECA Junior High Matchwits! Optional Elementary Conferences
Josh Caroon, Joy Gregory, Finley Holleran, Optional Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences will be
Colton Jagers, Stephen Mosley, Zimri held Friday afternoon, March 20 (with Student
Patterson, Cole Stanford, Isaac Stranigan Dismissal at 11:30am). Conferences will be scheduled
and Mrs. Karen Leidecker, Sponsor, will hold their final only if requested by the teacher; and a form will be sent
pre-season practice tomorrow, Friday, February 21, in home if the teacher would like a conference.
preparation for their kick-off Black Forest League Meet Note: Secondary students will also be dismissed at
next Monday, February 24, at Peyton HS, 5:00pm. 11:30am (Periods 1-8) for Teacher Workday.
There will be an informational meeting during Lunch B next Wednesday, February 26, for all Sophomores, Juniors,
and Seniors who are interested in serving as counselors at this year’s 6th Grade Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je on April 22-24.
Save the Date for Broadway Night! Thursday, March 19 - 7:00pm in Leonard Hall
Our Secondary Choir members invite you to a special evening of delicious desserts served up
with a wonderful variety of music from both Broadway and Disney productions! Desserts will
also be raffled throughout the evening, and proceeds will benefit the Secondary Choir program.
Secondary Third Quarter Report Cards will be sent home Tuesday, March 17.
Elementary Third Quarter Report Cards will be sent home Thursday, March 19.
Your April Eagle's View will be issued Thursday, March 19.
Items for print may be submitted by Friday, March 13, to miverts@ecaeagles.org or 597-3675.
...we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord... Psalm 78:4a
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Looking ahead to the 2020-21 school year. . .
► Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to:
ECA Pre-K & Kindergarten Adventure Day: Saturday, March 7, 10:00am-12:00pm
Meet our teachers! Experience our classrooms! Join us for fun activities!
This event is for 4-6 year olds, but siblings are welcome! Contact Michelle Poli, mpoli@ecaeagles.org or 634-7024.
► At the Secondary campus:
Secondary Campus Visit Days
Let your friends and neighbors know about this great opportunity for students to visit our Secondary campus, sit in
on classes, meet our teachers, and hear about campus activities! As a follow-up, Mr. DeRuiter, Mrs. Singleton, and
Mr. Steiner will be available to share goals and information on the 2020-21 school year with the parents of our visitors.
For more information or to schedule a Visit Day, contact the Secondary school office at 597-3675.
► 2020-21 Family Referral Program: encourage new students to become a part of the ECA family!
You, as the referring family, and the new family will both receive a $500 tuition credit for each new, full-time student
who enrolls in ECA.* Referring families are encouraged to refer multiple students—there is no limit to the number of
Discounts you can receive!
* Incentives will be pro-rated for part-time students.
* Referring tuition credits are subject to tax reporting through the IRS Form 1099. Completed forms enabling this reporting are
required prior to issuance of credits.
. . .and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 1:12c
Spring Sports!
CHSAA (High School) Baseball, Soccer, & Track
Practices begin Monday, March 2 (Practice Passes required); and the Mandatory Parent Meeting is that day at 6:00pm, Room 115.
Black Forest League Baseball: The Eagles are scheduled to kick off their season on Saturday, March 14, vs. the Cotopaxi Pirates at
Cotopaxi HS: Varsity 1:00pm (game dependent on State Basketball Tournament), followed by Tuesday, March 17, vs. Denver Christian Thunder
at El Pomar Field 5: Varsity 4:30.
Tri-Peaks League Soccer: Our Lady Eagles kick off Thursday, March 19, vs. the Rye Lady Thunderbolts at El Pomar-Field E: 4:00pm.
Black Forest League Track & Field: Kick-off is Wednesday, March 18, at the El Paso County Meet at Grace Center: 3:00pm.
6th-8th Grade Combined Co-ed Soccer & Track
For questions or information on the season, please contact Mr. Don Steiner at dsteiner@ecaeagles.org or 597-3675.
CSAL (Elementary) 1st-6th Grade Wrestling
Practices continue; and the Eagles’ first League Meet is Tuesday, February 25, at St. Paul’s Pauline Memorial: 5:30pm.
For complete into on the season, go to www.ecaeagles.org, Athletics, Elementary Athletics, or call the Elementary Office, 634-7024.
CSAL (Elementary) Track
For full info, go to www.ecaeagles.org, Athletics, Elementary Athletics, or call the Elementary office, 634-7024.
Thank You to our hard-working Student Council for sponsoring the ECA Grandparents’ Day
Pie Social at the basketball games on January 25!
Thank You to our Sophomore Class and all our parent volunteers for helping make this year’s
Winter Dance, “Winter Wonderland,” on February 8 a wonderful evening for all who attended!
Thank You to our Parent-Teacher Fellowship families for providing the wonderful luncheon for our Secondary
Staff on February 10—your encouragement and care are truly appreciated!
Thank You to our Moms in Prayer for faithfully praying for our school, students, and staff each Monday morning!
...encourage each other and build one another up, just as in fact you are doing. I Thessalonians 5:11
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2020 Ezekiel Award: Request for Nominations
The objective of the annual Ezekiel Award is to encourage excellent teachers of effective Christian witness to continue
teaching (full-time ECA teachers or ECA alumni teaching in Christian primary and secondary schools). Information on the
Award, criteria, and nomination forms are available in all ECA offices, or you may contact Mr. Dave Wetlesen at
dave.wetlesen@gmail.com. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 11, to Mr. Wetlesen at The Leonard ECA
Foundation, 4045 Nonchalant Circle South, Colorado Springs, CO 80917.
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for all your real estate needs!
Six & Geving Insurance: Randy and Sandi Geving are ECA Alumni parents and long-time supporters of ECA!
Would you or someone you know benefit from advertising opportunities at ECA?
The ECA Corporate Partner Program provides businesses the opportunity to market their product or services to over
200 families while supporting Christian education at ECA ! For more information, please contact Mrs. Sandi Geving at
randysandi@msn.com or go to www.ecaeagles.org, Advancement.
Support ECA while you shop!
• Use eGift cards and physical gift cards, and earn on gas, groceries, eating out, clothes - the list goes on.
• See a full list of brands and get started at ShopwithScrip.com on desktop or MyScripwallet.com on your phone.
• For enrollment code and info, contact Jen Castro in the Business Office at jcastro@ecaeagles.org or 574-0920X22.
Use the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program!
Go to http://www.kingsoopers.com. Once logged into your account, search for Evangelical Christian Academy by name
RN256 and click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic info, a valid email address,
and a Rewards card.
AmazonSmile - amazing impact @ no cost to you!
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support ECA every time you shop,
at no cost to you. At smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the same low prices as
Amazon.com; plus a portion of the purchase price will be donated to ECA!
Simply go to smile.amazon.com - you use the same account on
Amazon.com and AmazonSmile; and your shopping cart, Wish List, gift
registries, and settings are also the same.
How do I select ECA when shopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com,
select Evangelical Christian Academy from their charitable organization list before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile
remembers your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make will result in a donation. Please share this with
your friends and family - the more who choose ECA as their preferred charitable organization, the bigger our blessing!
Turn pictures of your shopping receipts into cash donations for ECA with this free app.
Get started today! Simply download the ShopARoo app, use Referral Codes Snug8870
or ript1975, and start scanning. Or send in your receipts, and we will scan them for you!
Download the new Boxtops for Education app and scan your
store receipts to give ECA credit! See how at BTFE.com!
Send in Coke Rewards bottle caps or box codes and old printer cartridges -
no cost to you but great treasure to ECA! Trash to Treasure!
Remember, when ECA benefits, everyone benefits!
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus... Colossians 3:17a
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Eagle sports Black Forest League High School Basketball From Coach Wingett. . . The regular season is coming to an end. JV is currently 11-5 with one game to play and have had a great season. Cooper Hill, Garrison Counts and Max Hatcher have shown tremendous amounts of growth this season, and on the court, we have had strong performances from RJ Wagner, Samuel Ross, Michael Mann, Jon Bunker, David Bunker, Jarod Guest, and Noah Coddington. The boys have done a great job of developing as both basketball players and young men of God, and we are so proud of them and Coach Hodge for all the work that they have put in. Varsity are currently 15-3 with one game left to play and will enter the District Tournament as the #1 or #2 seed. The boys are currently ranked in the top 15 in the State, and we are hopeful for another deep run into the playoffs. Michael Kim, a Freshman, has shown tremendous growth this year both on and off the floor. We are led in scoring by Jason Holt with just over 20 points per game, followed by Sam Mote with almost 12 points per game. Landon Bunker leads in assists at about 6 per game, and Judah Alexander and Jonah Aragon lead in rebounds with each at almost 7 per game. We have been so very proud of this group of young men. They have been a shining example to everyone that we have played of Christ’s love and how to be an athlete in the His name. The District Tournament begins next Monday, February 24, and the Eagles have earned a Bye in both Round 1 and the Quarterfinals. Semifinals are next Friday and the Championship and 3rd Place games next Saturday at the CS City Auditorium, times and opponents TBD ($8/$6 Students & Seniors). Go, Eagles! Our Lady Eagles enter their last regular-season game tonight vs. Pikes Peak Christian with a 9-9 overall record. Team leaders Amy Antes, Ella Kim, and Maddie Castro lead a younger crew of Hadassah Derosier, Micah Elpers, Kailey DeRuiter and Elana Sutton into the District Tournament most likely as the #4 seed which should give the Lady Eagles home games next Monday and Tuesday in Round 1 and the Quarterfinals, 6:00 in the Eagle’s Nest. Victories both days would advance the team to the Semifinals and Finals next Friday and Saturday at the City Auditorium! JV completed their season with a convincing victory vs. 2A Peyton last Saturday! Contributors this season were Darcey Wingett, Hadassah Derosier, Keira Morton, Myah DeJong, Shea Atkins, Kailey DeRuiter, Elana Sutton, Emily Mann and Emily Minot who were fun to watch and a great example to all! Black Forest League Junior High Basketball From Coach Pinson. . . Team A finished fourth out of the 10 League teams, with an overall record of 8-6, while Team B went undefeated with eight wins. Thank you to everyone who made our season possible, and in particular, the Alexander, Bettelli, Boyle, Counts, Gregory, Jagers, Jones, Khaliqi, Mosley, Palmer, and Rallo families for your involvement with the team and for all the time you poured into making this season happen! Congratulations to team members Levi Alexander, George Bettelli, Sebastien Boyle, Daniel Counts, Drew Gregory, Colton Jagers, Brock Jones, Nate Khaliqi, Stephen Mosley, Andrew Palmer, and Jarrett Rallo, and Thank You to Coaches Hayden Parr and Buck Pinson and all of our families, volunteers, and fans for a great season! Our Lady Eagles completed regular-season play with a 3-6 League record, entering the League Tournament as the #7 seed. After a 1st Round victory over Pikes Peak Christian, they traveled to #2 Kiowa and dropped a tightly fought game in the Quarterfinals. It was a joy to watch 8th Graders Madilyn DeRuiter, Finley Holleran, and Clara Ziel; and 7th Graders Sara Caldwell, Joy Gregory, Ellie Hatcher, Gracie LaCerte, Rachel Mann, Elanor Morgan, Eva Muciño, and Anna Stonestreet compete this season! And a big THANKS to Coaches Bailey Milroy, Tori Mann, and all our families and fans! Christian Schools Athletic League 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Our Lady Eagles had an undefeated season, finishing 1st Place for both the season and the CSAL Tournament! Team members were Lucy Atkins, Grace Bristow, Sadie Caldwell, Mia Castro, Taylor Hittle, Natalie Morton, Rose Ross, Brie Scott, and Coaches Jim Ross and Cristy Ross. 5th-6th Grade Boys finished strong and grew in their skill level and knowledge of the game. Team members were Wyatt Barger, Josiah Bundy, Lincoln Buteyn, Levi DeJong, Judah Fravel, Easton Hood, Jacob Parker, Makiah Parker, James Phelps, Philipp Scherer, and Coaches DJ DeJong, Terry Buteyn, and Joseph Parker. Well done Eagles, and thank you, everyone, for an great season! Christian Schools Athletic League 1st through 6th Grade Wrestling Our Eagles’ practices and training have begun, and the season kicks off with the first League Meet next Tuesday, February 25, at St. Paul’s Pauline Memorial: 5:30pm. For info and the season schedule, go to www.ecaeagles.org/ Athletics/Elementary Athletics, or call the Elementary office at 634-7024. February 20, 2020 March 2020 Issue Page 5
eagle Events
Unless otherwise noted on the calendar below:
* Mondays 8:00/8:30am Moms in Prayer: Secondary, Room L20/Elementary campus
3:00pm ECAP orders at www.shopwithscrip.com for Friday pick-up
* Wednesdays 8:45/9:30am Elementary Chapel/Secondary Chapel, Leonard Hall
Day/Date Time Event
Thu, Feb 20 4:00pm Alice the Brave! presented by ECA Theatre, Leonard Hall
4:00pm Basketball: Boys-C vs. CSCS Lions at HOME
5:30/7:00pm Basketball: Girls-Varsity/Boys-Varsity vs. Pikes Peak Christian Eagles at HOME
Fri, Feb 21 2:50pm Junior High Matchwits practice, Room 206
7:00pm Alice the Brave! presented by ECA Theatre, Leonard Hall
Sat, Feb 22 1:00 & 6:00pm Alice the Brave! presented by ECA Theatre, Leonard Hall
Mon, Feb 24 5:00pm start Junior High Matchwits Black Forest League Meet, Peyton HS
6:00pm Basketball: District Tournament Girls Round 1 at higher seed (ECA Boys - BYE)
Tue, Feb 25 2:15pm Elementary Band Mini Concert, Elementary Chapel
5:30pm Wrestling: CSAL 1st-6th Grade Meet at St. Paul’s Pauline Memorial
6:00pm Basketball: District Tournament (if advanced) Girls Quarterfinal at higher seed
Wed, Feb 26 8:00am-2:45pm Sixth Grade Visit Day at the Secondary campus
Lunch B Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je meeting for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Room 119
Thu, Feb 27 Lunch A&B Taco Bar Lunch sponsored by the Class of 2021, Room 115
6:00pm Sixth Grade Parents Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je Meeting, Elementary campus
Fri, Feb 28 TBD/TBD Basketball: District Tournament Girls/Boys Semifinals, City Auditorium
Sat, Feb 29 TBD/TBD Basketball: District Tournament Girls/Boys Championship & 3rd Place, City Aud.
Mon, Mar 2 various/6:00pm High School Spring sports: practices begin/mandatory Parents Meeting, Room 115
Tue, Mar 3 5:30pm Wrestling: CSAL 1st-6th Grade Meet at Corpus Christi
Thu, Mar 5 5:30pm Wrestling: CSAL 1st-6th Grade Meet at St. Peter’s, Monument
Fri, Mar 6 TBD/TBD Basketball: Girls/Boys Regional Tournaments at TBD
5:30pm Wrestling: CSAL 1st-6th Grade Meet at HOME (Secondary Gym)
Sat, Mar 7 10:00am-12:00pm Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Adventure Day! at the Elementary campus
TBD/TBD Basketball: Girls/Boys Regional Tournaments at TBD
Sun, Mar 8 2:00am Daylight Savings begins!
Mon, Mar 9 8:00am-12:00pm National Latin Exam, Room L10
5:00pm start Junior High Matchwits Black Forest League Meet, Simla HS
Wed, Mar 11 Lunch A&B Breakfast Lunch sponsored by the Class of 2020, Room 115
Thu-Sat, Mar 12-14 Basketball: Girls/Boys State Tournament at TBD
Thu, Mar 12 5:30pm Wrestling: CSAL 1st-6th Grade Meet at HOME (Secondary Gym)
Fri, Mar 13 11:30am Student Dismissal: Elementary Grandparents’ Day, Secondary Teacher Workday
5:30pm Wrestling: CSAL 1st-6th Grade Meet at HOME (Secondary Gym)
Sat, Mar 14 8:00am College SAT testing, various locations
1:00pm Baseball: Varsity vs. Cotopaxi Pirates at Cotopaxi HS
For athletic events after March 14: www.ecaeagles.org, Athletics, Secondary or Elementary Athletics; or, RenWeb, Calen-
Tue, Mar 17 * Secondary 3rd Quarter Report Cards sent home
Thu, Mar 19 * Elementary 3rd Quarter Report Cards sent home
* April 2020 Eagle’s View issued
7:00pm Broadway Night! Music & Desserts, presented by Secondary Choirs, Leonard Hall
Fri, Mar 20 11:30am Student Dismissal: Elementary Optional Conferences, Secondary Teacher Workday
Mon-Fri, Mar 23-27 NO School: Spring Break
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Matthew 28:6a
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