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Flag Raising:
Honor Roll
Regular Honor Roll
Spring Play
The Spring Play is Thu - Sat, April 9 - 11. There are only 150 tickets available per show. Secondary students
can buy tickets from cast members, and tickets can also be bought by contacting [email protected] or
calling the front office. If tickets are still available at show time, you can buy them at the door. We still have
some VIP seats left!
5th
Juan David García
Alexia Guzmán
Abby Kolar
Verónica Landínez
Maria Alejandra Leiva
Mariana Moreno
Eliana Peña
Catalina Pérez
Esteban Restrepo
Brianna Torres
Sofía Triana
Martín Vargas
6th
We have a special 10:00a performance for neighboring schools and universities on Fri, April 10. If you
would like to come with a group, contact [email protected]
Antonella Anento
Zachary Boyle
Santiago Castellanos
Gabriel Delgado
Maria Antonia López
Isabella Pardo
PK
K
Parents of 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th graders, please make sure that your children are HERE at ECA and ON
TIME the week of April 13-17 for TerraNova standardized testing. Please make sure your child gets adequate
nutrition and rest so that they can do their best. If you know of any missionary family that wants to have their
child tested, please have them contact the ECA office ASAP to make arrangements.
Juan Esteban Aguirre
Isabella Bejarano
Matthew Kolar
James McCrea
Sara Patiño
Tatiana Restrepo
Maria Camila Rojas
8th
Ezra Boyle
Emilio López
Isabella Obando
José David Pinzón
Timothy Samosir
9th
Valeria Aguirre
Alejo Cala
Benjamin Castro
José Gómez
10th
Dominic Barón
Juan Bautista
Samuel Machuca
Juliana Moreno
Daniel Sieber
José Suárez
11th
Andrés Forero
David Gómez
YeJae Kim
Sara Ortíz
Margarita Pinzón
Mariajosé Rangel
Sara Suárez
Alessandro Uribe
12th
Pablo Bautista
Philip Hernández
High Honor Roll
Isabella Bejarano
Karen Acosta
Julián Vargas
TerraNova Tests
7th
Jacobo Hurtado
Isabella Pinto
1st
Valentina Aristizábal
Katie Leonard
Ivanna Peñaloza
Isabela Vargas
2nd
Samuel Medina
Samuel Tobar
Gabriela Sabogal
3rd
Valentina Parada
Jacobo Recio
4th
Nathan Aschmann
Josué Moreno
5th
Juana Guzmán
Salomé Tovar
Elisa Trujillo
Aidyn Turk
6th
Anne Aschmann
Hanna López
Susana López
Mariana Navarro
Valentina Nova
8th
Esteban Tovar
Zarina Valdiri
9th
Laura Guzmán
David Izquierdo
10th
Caylie Blair
Laura Guzmán
YeNa Kim
Carolina Silva
Esteban Talero
11th
Jesuah Cordero
Ximena Pérez
Pablo Trujillo
Franco Uribe
Alejandra Yepes
12th
Ana María Bedoya
David Bernate
Daniel Frank
Julián Herrera
María Camila Moreno
Vanessa No
José Rudd
Pamela Salcedo
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Praise & Prayer
Praise/Prayer
• Beth was able to have a good interview with a possible principal,
but after prayer and discussion with his wife, they decided not
to apply to serve at ECA for the upcoming school year. He wants
to finish up more studies first. Beth also had two different Skype
interviews with a possible school psychologist and a possible
MS Bible teacher. Pray that God gives wisdom as those two
candidates are reviewed and move forward in the process. Beth
was able to speak to a group of teens and encourage them to
consider missions involvement as they plan for the future.
Prayer
Elementary
• For our 11th and 12th graders taking the Pre-Saber 11 and Saber
11 exams this Sunday. Pray for wisdom and understanding, and
that they will remember what they have studied.
• For Zayde López (4th grade aide) who took this week off to
help her parents with medical errands and to take care of them.
Zayde asks for prayer for additional strength from the Lord,
and for her health.
• For Flavio Uribe’s (HS math teacher) knee. He needs surgery
ASAP but it has not been easy to schedule it with the EPS. He
needs therapy before the surgery.
• For Julián Ramírez’s (9th grade) grandmother Martha González
who has cancer. Julián’s mom will be taking care of her in Peru
from March 14 to April 29. Martha will be scheduled for her 4th
chemo session this week.
Amazon Mission Trip
This Thursday our mission team will be in the Amazon! Everything is almost ready for them to fly to Leticia.
Pray
• For the Lord’s protection over each team member (health, safety, unity, and spiritually). There is
evidence of a battle with evil forces.
• For God to open the hearts of people and restrain spiritual oppression in Guanabara III, the small
Brazilian village where they will be serving
• For Juan Carlos Castellanos, Robbie Becker, and Yolanda Cardozo in charge of the group
• For unity and good relationships within the team (students, staff & medical brigade)
• For the medical/dental brigade
• For the construction project as the team converts the dirt floor in the missionary’s home to a concrete one.
Students
Gabriela Abaunza
Juan David Bernate
Gabriel Burgos
Santiago Cañas
Elías Frantz
Cielo Izquierdo
Vanesa No
Margarita Pinzón
Pamela Salcedo
Ana María Triviño
María Alejandra Yepes
Medical/
Dental
Brigade
Sol Rocio Izquierdo, nurse
Juanita Paz, doctor
Leila Martínez, doctor
Sandra Miguez, dentist
ECA Staff
Juan Carlos Castellanos
Robbie Becker
Yolanda Cardozo
Jake Carlson
Elle Carlson
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Employment Opportunity
ECA is seeking a multi-media technician.
Qualified applicants can send a résumé to
[email protected] .
Student Planner 2015-16
A Note from the Peoria Team
From day one, since arriving at the airport, we have felt very welcome. Every place we have gone, we’ve felt appreciated and
loved, almost like we were celebrities. All students, teachers, and leaders have made us feel at home, gifting us with wonderful
food, strong hugs, bright smiles, and lots of dance lessons. Even through our team’s broken Spanish, we were accepted and
understood. Basically, Bogotá is a beautiful city full of beautiful people.
Parent Workshop
& Seminar
Reading Aloud to Children of All Ages
by Sarah Trussell
When is the Right Time to Start the
College Process?
by Johanna Reina
There were 32 parents who attended
the two parent workshops this week.
The next ones will be Tue and Wed,
April 14 and 15: How do I Pay for
College? Myths and Truths about
Scholarships by Johanna Reina,
and Student Organization 101.
Binders, Planners and Staying
Organized by Jake Carlson.
Come and enjoy this festive time! The festivities start at 12:00 noon
on Fri, Apr 24.
Spring Festival
is Coming!
Spring Festival creates an opportunity for teachers, students, ECA
families, staff, and friends to get together and have fun. There are
opportunities to sell goods and offer different types of games and
entertainment to raise money for specific purposes.
Click here for the Ticket Order Form.
If you would like to suggest any changes to the
Student Planner or Student Handbook, send
an email to [email protected] .
This includes suggestions for the content as
well as the materials and physical aspects.
Props Needed for the Play
We are looking for these small items for the
upcoming play. If you have any of them and
are willing to lend them for the play, please
contact [email protected] .
Vuvuzela or another kind of horn.
Preferably green colored)
Old Style
Watering Can (metal)
Black Witch Hat
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Elementary Chapel
The theme for 4th quarter chapels in Upper Elementary is “Do what is right,
because it is right, even when no one is looking.” This week students were challenged
to build the habit of doing what is right always, no matter who is around, to grow
into men and women who will stand against corruption and selfishness, and change
their world.
Lower Elementary continues studying the theme of responsibility through
the parable of the talents. This week in small groups, students examined the heart
attitude of each of the people who received talents in the parable.
Second grade is learning all about water! We have
made our own water filters and the students are excited
to get more involved. Our class has begun to make
magnets and sell them to raise money for Blood:
Water Mission, which is a grassroots organization
that empowers communities to work together against
the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa.
What can your family do?
2nd Grade
Water Project
1. Pray for those who do not have access to clean water.
2. Talk about the importance of serving and loving others.
3. Buy magnets that the 2nd graders have made to raise
money and awareness of clean water.
The magnets do not have a set price, but you can get one
with any donation. The magnet will serve as a reminder of
the difference you are helping make in the world!
To order a magnet, send in your donation to the school
office in an envelope with Megan Yohe / Water Project
on the outside. We will be sure to deliver the magnet to your
child at school. If you have any questions, contact Megan
Yohe, the 2nd grade teacher, at [email protected].
Also, if you would like to learn more about Blood: Water
Mission or donate to our class page online, the link is:
https://fundraise.bloodwatermission.com/ECA2ndgrade
Thank you for supporting the 2nd graders at El Camino
Academy and Blood: Water Mission.
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National Honor Society
Congratulations to the new NHS members, who were welcomed by the current members
with a special selection of desserts and lots of laughter. The new members, who are joining
Pablo Bautista, Julián Herrera, María Camila Moreno, and Sulgui Vanessa No, will be
inducted at a breakfast on Tue, April 21.
• Jesuah Cordero
• Alessandro Uribe
• Margarita Pinzón
• Daniel Frank
• Franco Uribe
• Sarah Suárez
• YeJae Kim
• María Alejandra Yepes
• Pablo Trujillo
• Ximena Pérez
5th & 6th Retreat
The 5th & 6th Graders had a wonderful
time on retreat in Tenjo! They got to
play field games, hear Mr. Carlson
share his testimony, rock climb, and a
few students even got to squish some
eggs on their friend’s heads!
Model United Nations
Universidad de los Andes
Students participating in the Model United Nations will attend a conference
at Universidad de Los Andes this weekend, March 20-23. This conference
involves immense preparation including extensive research, writing a position
essay, preparing an opening statement, and learning parliamentary procedure.
Please keep our ten ECA delegates in your prayers:
• Mateo Navarro
• YeNa Kim
• YeJae Kim
• Sara Ortíz
• Ximena Pérez
• Gabriel Castro
• Franco Uribe
• Alessandro Uribe
• Max Arenas
• María Camila Moreno
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5th Grade Science Demo Fair
The 5th grade science class spent 3rd quarter learning about matter. To share their
knowledge with others, the students hosted a demonstration fair. Each student conducted
a demonstration and gave a brief presentation to explain what their demonstration showed
about matter. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend! Great work, 5th graders!
The Weekly Soccer
Tournament Continues...
Click here for this week’s stats on team standings.
The Middle School girls finished their tournament schedule this week.
The top two teams - 5th and 8th grade - will play for the championship
on Tuesday (24th) and Wednesday (25th) of next week. The champions
will receive a Papa John’s pizza party and bragging rights until next year’s
tournament!
Our apologies for reporting erroneous results in last week’s bulletin. The
score for 8th v 5th girls was 0-0, not 5-0.
5th grade – 1st place
8th grade – 2nd place
6th grade – 3rd place
7th grade – 4th place
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College
Counselor’s Corner
Johanna Reina
Congratulations!
…to Maria Camila Moreno for receiving a
scholarship for Wheaton College. This year 130
international students applied for admission to Wheaton College
and they selected only five students to receive a special scholarship.
She has started the registration process.
Upcoming Events
Mon, Apr 20—Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), Northwestern
University (Evanston Illinois), and Vanderbilt University
(Nashville, Tennessee) will be in Bogotá and ECA has been
invited. Book the date; location TBD.
Thu, May 7—Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania,
Stanford University, Duke University, and Georgetown
University will be at Colegio Nuevo Granada from 7:00p to
9:00p. This is a private event and ECA has been invited to
participate. 9th, 10th and 11th grade families are welcome, if they
meet the requirements. Students must:
1. Be strong academically - GPA 3.5 or higher.
2. Attend with parents.
3. Register with Mrs. Reina to be on the ECA Participant list.
Upcoming SAT Tests
Summer Camp
Inquiries keep coming in about summer programs in the U.S., so here’s the information again. The
list we compiled of summer camps can be viewed at the following link: http://goo.gl/M8groP
Families will need to research to see if the camps meet
their expectations and fit their budgets. The list will be
periodically updated as new program opportunities surface.
There’s another document shared with us that lists
additional programs here: http://goo.gl/R6TlLN
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Part 4
Ievgen: Cuando lo sacamos del orfanato, decía… ¿Recuerdas lo que
decías? Temía que no lo aceptáramos, y dijo, ¡por favor, llévenme!!! Haré
todo lo que me digan que haga. Limpiaré, barreré, lavaré los platos. ¡Haré
todo lo que me digan que haga…pero por favor, acéptenme en su familia!!!
Narrador: Los Isaiev creyeron que ya habían completado su familia, sin
embargo Dios tenía otros planes.
Svetlana: El servicio social me llamó y me dijo: Svetlana, enviaremos dos
niñas al orfanato de tu ciudad, no te gustaría ir a verlas, ¿qué dices?
Hija: Hace tres años mis padres vinieron por mí. Estaba muy feliz de que
me aceptaran.
El Testimonio de los Isaiev de Ucrania
Después de 23 horas viaje, dos escalas, atravesar el Atlántico y recorrer 11.560 kms, lograron llegar
de Kiev, Ucrania los Isaiev. Ievgen, Svetlana, Alexandra y Anna llegaron sin contratiempo alguno.
Les invito a leer lo de abajo. Es cortico y hay una foto de la toda la familia: Papá, mamá, y once
mucharejos.
Sí usted conoce a una persona que esta adicta a algo, esa persona debe escuchar esta historia. La
entrada es sin costo. Invítelo y acompáñelo.
El siguiente video corto explica lo que deseo comunicarle: http://goo.gl/EFmFOo
Part 3
La historia continua
… un sueño que involucraría la adopción.
Svetlana me dijo: “adoptemos a un pequeño, pero no uno normal”.
Le dije, ¿a qué te refieres cuando dices que no un niño normal? ¿A uno de la luna?
Ella dijo, no..., uno con el mismo diagnóstico tuyo.
Y entonces le dije, pues, bien, hagámoslo.
La enfermedad que Ievgen había visto en su vida como una maldición, sería el camino que daría
un amor profundo por cada uno de los huérfanos. Pronto los Isaiev le darían la bienvenida a su
primer hijo VIH positivo. Poco después de eso, llegó otro pequeño.
Narrador: Hoy la familia Isaiev tiene 11 hijos. Nueve de los cuales son
adoptados, ocho son VIH positivos, dos de sangre (sanos) y el último
adoptado es Yuri, que llegó el 25 de diciembre de 2015. No es de extrañar
que Ucrania los haya reconocido como héroes por hacer lo que muchos
nunca hubieran considerado hacer. Dios puede cambiar radicalmente la
vida de las personas, de drogadictos al orgullo de Ucrania.
Ievgen: No pensamos en ninguna recompensa. Solo decidimos hacer lo
que nuestros corazones nos decían que hiciéramos. Decidimos enfrentar
el problema para combatirlo. No fue por ningún galardón o título. Solo
hicimos lo que estaba en nuestros corazones.
Svetlana: Solo puedo decir una cosa; Si caminas con Dios y le dices sí, él le
concederá los deseos de tu corazón.
Este miércoles El Tiempo realizó una entrevista con los Levgen, y este
enlace los lleva al artículo publicado: http://goo.gl/940lKr
El Poder del Sí está cambiando nuestra nación.
Viernes 27 de marzo – 7:00 pm - Teatro G12 - Cll 22C No 31-10.
Parqueadero vigilado. Entrada sin costo
Sábado 28 de marzo - 8:00 am – Club El Nogal
Dos conferencias organizadas y presentadas por la
Fundación Int’l Maranata
Más información: [email protected]
Tels: 477 7060 / 759 1407 / 314 283 9276
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MONDAY
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2015
TUESDAY
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St. Patrick’s Day
No Uniform if
Wearing Green
23
SABER Test
WEDNESDAY
18
THURSDAY
19
24
25
FRIDAY
20
Flag Raising
5th to Luz del Mundo
7th to Buena Semilla
11th Grade Bake Sale
Optional P/T Conferences
Improv Comedy Show
SATURDAY
21
Model United Nations
26
Holiday:
St. Joseph’s Day
27
SAT Deadline
28
Kinder to San Rafael
12th Grade Bake Sale
Acoinprev visiting 4th Grade
Amazon Trip
Model United Nations
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Student and Staff Birthdays
Parent Workshop
Career Counselor Seminar
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Calendar
March/April
SUNDAY
Elementary
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31
1
2
April
Palm Sunday
3
Maundy
Thursday
4
Good Friday
Amazon Trip
5
Resurrection
Sunday
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7
SAT Deadline
8
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6th Grade Bake Sale
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Acoinprev visiting 3rd Grade
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Spring Play Matinee
6th to Luz del Mundo
Spring Play
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Spring Play
Spring Play
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March/April
SUNDAY
Elementary
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
19
Pamela Salcedo (19)
FRIDAY
20
Juanita Guzmán (6)
SATURDAY
21
Adriana Aguilera
22
Jacobo Hurtado (6)
23
David Gómez (8)
24
Pablo Avila (12)
25
26Matias Enciso (7)
27
28
Manuela Santiago (14)
3
4 María Yepes (17)
Santiago Díaz (14)
Gabriel Burgos (17)
Holiday:
St. Joseph’s Day
Angela Báez
29
30
Caylie Blair (16)
Palm Sunday
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1
April
Gabriela Ramírez (5)
Josué Moreno (10)
Antonella Anento (12)
Sara Patiño (13)
Maundy
Thursday
Hanna López (12)
Isabel Garzón
5
2
6
Facundo Murgas
7
Melissa Osorio (17)
Resurrection
Sunday
Margoth Osma
8
9
Renee Uribe
Good Friday
Juan Mendoza (13)
Manuela Quijano (5)
Margarita Segura
Rosa María Hastamorir
10
Juan Pinzón (13)
Sarah Trussell
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Juliana Castellanos (9)