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volume 25 issue 2 October, 2020
eagle's view
standing on God’s promises...moving forward in faith!
Your Eagle’s View is a source of information, forms, and updates on school activities and events and is issued throughout the school
year. You may request a copy be sent home, pick one up at any school office, or access each issue at www.ecaeagles.org, News.
. . .we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done. Psalm 78:4
A Call for Stories About Former ECA Students!
Dr. Jim Johnson, ECA Superintendent
Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
ECA’s 50th Anniversary Year
Evangelical Christian Academy was established in 1971 by Evangelical Presbyterian Church, which became
Grace Presbyterian Church. In 2010, as one of the final blessings of that congregation, the church deeded
over its property to Evangelical Christian Academy. Today ECA still teaches Pre-Kindergarten through 6th
Grade students at that campus.
In 1985, ECA expanded its influence to Secondary students by offering a 7th grade class at the newly-opened
campus of Village Seven Presbyterian Church. Six short years later, in 1991, ECA matriculated its first
graduating class; and in 2020, with its 30th graduating class, ECA saw its 774th graduate cross the platform.
50 Years of Training up Children
With Colorado Springs being a healthy mix of long-term residents and transient military and missionary
families, ECA has not only impacted graduates but indeed many students whose lives changed trajectory,
mainly due to the teachings of Christ that have dominated our classrooms regardless of subject theme.
We know that many of our former students and graduates have gone on to live exemplary lives for Christ
in their homes, workplaces, churches, and neighborhoods; and we would welcome hearing about Christ’s
impact on their lives.
Celebrate Christ as You Share the Stories of Former ECA Students and Graduates
Please join us in recalling stories of former ECA students and graduates. For current families, especially
those with young children who are still getting to know ECA, we thought it would be helpful to hear the
stories of students who have walked these same hallways within the last 50 years. In fact, we would like
to share these stories so that everyone might enjoy praising the Lord for what He has done (and is doing)
in the lives of those touched by Christ here at ECA.
Your Help is Needed in Telling these Stories
Michelle Poli, ECA’s Admissions Director, is now collecting stories about former ECA students and
graduates. First, think of any of these students whom you might know personally. Consider those who
may have come to know Christ through ECA. Perhaps you could jot Michelle a note about a student who
went on to do something special or be a part of a very special family. If that student stands out to you,
please write out a short story about what makes them special.
Send a Student Story to Michelle Poli at mpoli@ecaeagles.org
Please provide the former students’ or graduates’ names, the years they attended ECA (if you know them),
how you have seen the Lord at work in their lives, a brief synopsis of their families and church lives now,
and anything special you would like to add about them. If you would credit the Lord for His influence on
their lives, those details would be great to know, too. If you have a current photos of them and/or their
families, that would be considered a bonus.
We will try to republish many these stories over the next few months leading up to our 50th Anniversary
Celebration as a way of rejoicing in what the Lord has done and is doing at and through ECA!
Published by Evangelical Christian Academy
Moms in Prayer
Please join us as we focus on praising our Lord and on praying specifically and scripturally for the ministry of ECA, staff,
and students. No commitment is required - you are welcome to join us whenever when you can (Elementary: 8:30am
on Mondays, and Secondary: 8:00am on Tuesdays). For more information on the Elementary campus group, contact
Mrs. Erin Sanchez at egsanchez10@gmail.com, and for the Secondary campus, contact Mrs. Rachel Derosier at
raderosier@aol.com.
"...in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Phil. 4:6b
1st-6th Grade Fitness Run! Eagle Spirit Week!
What a wonderful day we all had at Our Secondary students and staff are ready to show their
our Fitness Run on October 2 at Eagle spirit all next week!
Nancy Lewis Park! Mrs. Schaap did Monday - Crazy Socks & Hair Day!
a great job of encouraging and training our students in Tuesday - Twin Day!
preparing for this event, and our students ran hard and Wednesday - *Class Day!
Thursday - Eagle Spirit Day!
accomplished the task set before them.
Friday - Disney Day!
Thank you to our families who cheered our students on
to persevere in the challenge set before them. Finally, In addition, the All-Secondary Class Competition will take
a special thank you to our parents who helped set-up place during lunch on Thursday. Go-o-o-o-o-o, Eagles!
and tear down all of the equipment for the event. You *7th - 70’s; 8th - 80’s; 9th - Fancy Freshmen; 10th - Summer
were a blessing to Mrs. Schaap and our entire school! Sophomores; 11th - Jurassic Juniors; 12th - Sleepy Seniors;
Staff - Safari Staff.
Student Picture Retake Day:
Elementary and Secondary Retake Day ECA High School Matchwits!
is scheduled for next Thursday, Matchwits is a fun, Jeopardy-type competition
October 15. Your proof packets are among Black Forest League teams. The season
to be turned in to the photographer that will run from November to January, with the
morning. Regional Knowledge Bowl following in February and State
Knowledge Bowl in March; dates will be announced as
soon as they are confirmed.
Do you have ECA sweatshirts, polos, t-shirts, etc. you’re no All students interested in participating on this year’s team
longer using? Donate them to the REHOMING Resale or who would like more information may see Miss
scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 8:30am-12:30pm in the Vollbracht or contact her at svollbracht@ecaeagles.org.
Secondary Gym! Your spirit wear can find “new homes” with Go, ECA Matchwits!
other ECA families, and our Lady Eagles basketball teams can
raise $$$ for new uniforms!
Donations can be left on the bench in the Secondary entrance Reminder: PSAT testing will be administered to
air lock, given to Mr. DeRuiter, or by contacting Mr. DeRuiter at all ECA Juniors and registered Sophomores on
bderuiter@ecaeagles.org. Thank you for supporting your ECA Wednesday, October 14, from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Lady Eagles!
ECA Public Forum Debate Tournament: Friday, November 6, 8:00am-3:00pm
Resolved: The United States government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry.
Our Rhetoric students, under the instruction of Dr. Jim Johnson, are on task preparing for the
upcoming annual tournament! Because of current circumstances, only families of the participants
are invited to observe the individual rounds and the Tournament finals at approximately 1:00pm
(please sign in at the Secondary office and enter before rounds begin or between speeches;
the schedule and room locations will be posted in the school office).
Your November-December Eagle's View will be issued Thursday, November 5.
Please submit information for print by Monday, November 2, to miverts@ecaeagles.org.
...we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord... Psalm 78:4a
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1st Quarter Report Cards & Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are being held Thursday and Friday, October 22 and 23. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am both
mornings (Secondary: Thursday Periods 1-4, Friday Periods 5-8), and the conferences will be held in the afternoons.
Secondary 1st Quarter Report Cards will be issued Wednesday, October 21, for your review; and Elementary 1st Quarter
Report Cards will be distributed during the conferences.
Upcoming Secondary Campus Deadlines:
Thursday, October 15: The deadline for Seniors and their families to submit their Jostens graduation orders;
remember, you must submit an order form to Jostens even though the school pays for your caps and gowns.
Friday, October 30: The deadline to order your 2020-21 Secondary Yearbook at the discounted price of $45.
Friday, November 6: The deadline for Senior families to submit their Senior Yearbook Messages (due to
publisher requirements, no extensions or exceptions can be offered).
Monday, November 30: The final deadline to order 2020-21 Secondary Yearbooks; extra copies may not be
available—order yours now in order to guarantee a copy.
ECA Alumni - save the date for ECA Alumni Night!
Because of the rescheduling of this year’s CHSAA sports seasons, our annual ECA Alumni
Night & Reception has been rescheduled to Friday, January 8, at the Eagles' home
basketball games vs. the CSS Kodiaks! Watch for more information and details!
Operation Christmas Child
Each year our students and families
Dual Credit through Colorado Christian University put together OCC shoeboxes of small
The deadline to register for this invaluable program is Sunday, gift items to share the love of Christ
November 15. For more information on Dual Credit or on with children in hurting situations
college, career, and military preparation, please contact around the world.
Mr. Bob DeRuiter at bderuiter@ecaeagles.org or 597-3675. Our ECA kick-off is Wednesday, October 21, at the
Elementary campus and Friday, October 30, at the
Secondary campus!
ECA-logo Blankets make great gift ideas - or keep them in your vehicles for outdoor sports events and
activities! The inside is soft, royal blue fleece, and the outside is a water-repellent nylon shell with carrying
straps, two pockets, and our ECA logo! Order yours through MONDAY, October 19, and support our Lady
Eagles basketball program! Forms are available in the rack outside the Secondary school office, or contact
Mr. DeRuiter at bderuiter@ecaeagles.org.
Christmas Wreaths & Poinsettias! Our Seniors and Juniors are taking orders through Friday, November 6, for beautiful,
fresh poinsettias ($18) and wreaths ($25) for delivery soon after Thanksgiving! For more information, contact Mrs. Kerry
Singleton at ksingleton@ecaeagles.org or Mrs. Shaunna Holst at shholst@ecaeagles.org.
Butter Braids are coming - and make fabulous gifts, special breakfasts, and great holiday additions! Orders will be taken
by our Student Council members in November for delivery in December—watch for full information coming soon or contact
Miss Katie Keith, Student Council Advisor, at kkeith@ecaeagles.org.
Our ECA Eagle Spirit On-line Store is coming soon - and in time for holiday gift ordering! Full information will be sent out
soon, or you may contact Mr. Don Steiner at dsteiner@ecaeagles.org.
ECA Letter Jackets are available at All American Sports! For more information, please contact Mr. Don Steiner at
dsteiner@ecaeagles.org.
Information/order forms for original, custom-designed ECA Class Rings are available by contacting Mr. Joe Adducci, ECA
Jostens representative, at 719-633-8228 or joe.adducci@jostens.com.
...let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1b
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Thank You to our families who
cheered our Elementary students on
at the Fitness Run on October 2, and
a special thank you to our parents
who helped set-up and tear down
all of the equipment for the event. You were a
blessing to Mrs. Schaap and our entire school!
Thank You to our Student Council for organizing
and sponsoring our See You at the Pole prayer
gathering on September 25. It was a blessing
to meet as a school family for prayer!
Thank You to our Moms in Prayer groups for
your faithful prayers each week for our school,
students, families, and staff. You are a blessing!
...encourage each other and build one another up,
just as in fact you are doing. I Thessalonians 5:11
Would you or someone you know benefit from 2020-21 advertising opportunities at ECA?
ECA CORPORATE PARTNERS have an opportunity to not only market their products or services to
over 200 families on the ECA website, RenWeb, Yearbook, Eagle's View as well as event sponsorships and
Eagle athletic programs, but also support Classical Christian education at ECA! This may be a perfect
fit for your business, employer, and companies with whom you do business; and remember, referrals count
toward your fundraising commitment.
Find out more on becoming an ECA CORPORATE PARTNER at www.ecaeagles.org, Advancement.
ECAP Program: Support ECA while you shop!
• Use ECAP eGift cards and gift cards, and earn on gas, groceries, eating out, clothes - the list goes on!
• It's easy, rewarding, and fits right into your busy schedule.
• See a full list of vendors and get started at ShopwithScrip.com, or MyScripwallet.com on your phone.
For enrollment code and more information, contact Mrs. Jen Castro in the Business office, 574-0920 x22 or
at jcastro@ecaeagles.org.
The holidays are coming! Do you shop on-line?
When you shop at AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), Amazon will donate 0.5%
of your eligible purchases to ECA! Go to smile.amazon.com and select ECA as
your charity and it will become the default on your smile.amazon.com main page.
Turn pictures of your everyday shopping receipts into cash donations and sweepstakes entries
for our school with this free app. Just shop, snap, earn. Get started today! Simply download
the ShopARoo app, use Referral Codes Snug8870 or ript1975, and start scanning your receipts.
Or - send in your receipts, and we will scan them for you!
Download the Boxtops for Education app and scan your
store receipts to give ECA credit! See how at BTFE.com!
Questions on any of these programs? Call the ECA Business Office, 574-0920, for more information.
Remember, when ECA benefits, everyone benefits!
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7
Page 4 October 2020 Issue October 8, 2020Eagle Sports
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As we are all aware, State-wide athletic programs have been rescheduled for this school year; and currently,
the tentative general scheduling for our ECA programs is:
Junior High Basketball - November-December (see below for updated information);
High School Basketball - January-February; Volleyball and Boys’ Soccer—March-April; and,
Baseball, Girls’ Soccer, and Track & Field - May-June.
This year’s athletic schedules will be announced and posted just as soon as they have been confirmed by
the governing bodies.
Secondary Fall Intramural activities on Tuesdays/Thursdays:
So far this fall, our Secondary students have had a blast participating in mountain biking, hiking, spikeball, cornhole,
and volleyball in Set #1; and currently, groups are enjoying Set #2 (dodgeball and ping pong) which will continue
through Thursday, October 22! Activities for Set #3 will be announced as soon as they are confirmed and will begin
Tuesday, November 3, and continue through Thursday, November 19. Watch for information and sign-up forms
coming soon!
Secondary Mini-Camps on Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays:
Our Mini-Camp programs have begun! High Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Mini-Camps finish up tomorrow, October 9;
and Junior High Girls’ Volleyball Mini-Camp continues through next Friday, October 16. High School Girls’
Volleyball and Boys’ Baseball Mini-Camps begin next Monday, October 12, and will continue through Friday,
October 30.
Junior High Basketball:
Our Junior High Eagles, with Girls’ Coaches Bruce Beers and Bailey Milroy and Boys’ Coaches Braydan Hekkers
and Eddie Hamlow, will begin official practices on Monday, October 26: Girls at 3:00pm and Boys 5:00.
Practice Passes are required; contact Mr. Don Steiner at dsteiner@ecaeagles.org for more information.
The mandatory Parents Meeting (for both Junior High and High School parents) is Monday, October 26, at
7:00pm in Room 115.
The Eagles are scheduled to kick off their season on Saturday, November 7 vs. the Miami-Yoder Buffaloes at
Miami-Yoder (times TBD), followed by the Pikes Peak Christian Eagles at home on Monday, November 9:
Girls-B 5:00pm, Boys-B 6:00, Girls-A 7:00, Boys-A 8:00. Go, Eagles!
High School Basketball:
The mandatory Parent Meeting on Monday, October 26, at 7:00pm in Room 115 is for both Junior High and
High School parents.
Open Gyms and pre-season camps will take place in November and December and will be announced as soon as
they are finalized; they will not conflict with any Fall Intramural activities scheduled for November.
Our Varsity and JV Eagles are scheduled to begin official practices on Monday, January 4: Girls at 3:00pm,
Boys 5:00. Practice Passes are required; contact Mr. Don Steiner at dsteiner@ecaeagles.org for more info.
Our Eagles are scheduled to kick off their season on Friday, January 8, vs. the CSS Kodiaks on home court:
Girls-JV 4:00pm, Boys-JV 5:30, Girls-V 7:00, Boys-V 8:30. ECA Alumni Night will be celebrated that night!
On Saturday, January 9, the Eagles travel to Flatirons Academy (Westminster, CO) to take on the Bison:
Girls-JV 1:00pm, Boys-JV 2:30, Girls-V 4:00, Boys-V 5:30. Go, Eagles!
Donate ECA sweatshirts, polos, t-shirts, etc. you’re no longer using to the REHOMING Resale scheduled
for Saturday, November 7, 8:30am-12:30pm in the Secondary Gym! Your spirit wear will find “new
homes” with other ECA families, and our Lady Eagles basketball teams will raise $$$ for new uniforms!
Donations can be dropped off on the bench in the Secondary entrance air lock, given to Mr. DeRuiter, or
by contacting Mr. DeRuiter at bderuiter@ecaeagles.org to make arrangements. Thank you for supporting
our Lady Eagles!
October 8, 2020 October 2020 Issue Page 5Eagle events
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PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise listed below,
1) Elementary Moms in Prayer meet on Monday mornings at 8:30am at the Elementary campus;
2) Secondary Moms in Prayer meet on Tuesday mornings at 8:00am in Room 220;
3) Secondary Fall Intramurals #2 are 3:00-5:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays through Thursday, October 22;
4) JH Volleyball Mini-Camp is 3:00-5:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays through Friday, October 16;
5) HS Volleyball & Baseball Mini-Camps are 3:00-5:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays beginning
Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 30;
6) Secondary Fall Intramurals #3 (activities TBD) will be 3:00-5:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning
Tuesday, November 3, through Thursday, November 19.
Day/Date Time Event
Sat, Oct 10 8:00am College SAT testing, various locations
Mon-Fri, Oct 12-16 Eagle Spirit Week at the Secondary campus
Mon, Oct 12 * Crazy Socks & Hair Day, Secondary campus
Tue, Oct 13 * Twin Day, Secondary campus
3:00-5:00pm Secondary Fall Intramurals #2
Wed, Oct 14 8:00am-12:00pm College PSAT testing, Leonard Hall
* Class Day, Secondary campus
Thu, Oct 15 * Elementary & Secondary Student Picture Retake Day
* Eagle Spirit Day, Secondary campus
Lunch A&B All-Secondary Class Competition
* Deadline for Jostens Senior graduation orders
Fri, Oct 16 * Disney Day, Secondary campus
* Deadline to order Secondary 2020-21 Yearbooks at discounted $45 price
11:30am Student Dismissal: End-of-Quarter Teacher Workday
12:00-2:00pm HS Volleyball Mini-Camp
TBD HS Baseball Mini-Camp
Sat, Oct 17 8:00am College ACT testing, various locations
Wed, Oct 21 * Secondary 1st Quarter Report Cards issued
Thu, Oct 22 11:30am Student Dismissal: Parent-Teacher Conferences
Elementary 1st Quarter Report Cards issued
12:00-2:00pm Secondary Fall Intramurals #2
Fri, Oct 23 11:30am Student Dismissal: Parent-Teacher Conferences
12:00-2:00pm HS Volleyball Mini-Camp
TBD HS Baseball Mini-Camp
Sat, Oct 24` 8:00am College ACT testing, various locations
Mon, Oct 26 * NO SCHOOL: Fall Break
TBD HS Volleyball & Baseball Mini-Camps
3:00/5:00pm Basketball: JH Girls/Boys official practices begin
7:00pm Basketball: JH & HS Parents Meeting, Room 115
Fri, Oct 30 9:35am Secondary Chapel with Dr. Rev. Rich Wolfe, Leonard Hall
Sun, Nov 1 2:00am Daylight Savings ends!
Thu, Nov 5 * November-December Eagle’s View issued
Fri, Nov 6 8:00am-2:45pm ECA Public Forum Debate Tournament
* Deadline for 2020-21 Senior Yearbook ads (no extensions)
Sat, Nov 7 8:00am College SAT testing, various locations
8:30am-12:30pm ECAwear Rehoming Resale, Secondary Gym
TBD Basketball: Junior High Girls/Boys vs. Miami-Yoder Buffaloes at M-Y HS
Mon, Nov 9 5:00/6:00/7:00/8:00am Basketball: Junior High Girls-B/Boys-B/Girls-A/Boys-A vs. CSS at HOME
Wed, Nov 11 * Veterans’ Day
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge;
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2
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