ECS February 2022 News
Dear ECS Families,
Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding as we navigate new traffic patterns due to the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsing. ECS is thankful that our students, staff, and families are safe.
As many of you may know, UN Sustainable Development Goal 10, reduced inequalities, is a top priority at ECS for our entire school community regardless of race or religion. During Black History Month, students will explore different topics each week that will provide them with a unique perspective, a different lens to peek through, and allow them to recognize and confront racism. This annual cultural celebration not only helps students discover the importance of Black history, but it also brings to light the silences in history.
Finally, I am overjoyed to see several students participating in winter clubs, sports, and after school programs. This month, I am excited to introduce 9th-grade student, Leia Leviathan, who did an extraordinary job writing a student column piece about clubs at the high school. Check out her marvelous work!
Be Well,
Jon McCann
What’s New at ECS?
ESSERs Health Safety Update
The ESSERs Health and Safety Plan was updated and approved at the Jan. 19, 2022, public board meeting. Review it here or view it anytime on the ECS Covid Dashboard and Information Center.
ECS Health and Safety Plan Feedback Survey Results Analyzed
Prior to the ECS board of trustees updating and approving the ESSERs Health and Safety Plan for the next six months at the Jan. 19, 2022, public board meeting, ECS stakeholders provided feedback which was reviewed and analyzed. Review the data…
Virtual Career Fair
ECS is hosting its 3rd annual Virtual Career Fair on Saturday, March 19 for potential applicants to e-meet current staff and learn more about the ECS culture. Share the following information within your networks and sign up today if you are interested in joining the ECS team. Learn more…
Go Hawks! Basketball Team Schedule
Cheer on the ECHS Basketball team on Monday, Feb. 7 as they take on Nazareth Prep at the Kingsley Association at 5 p.m. Fans must wear a mask and get their temperature checked at the front desk prior to entering. There is no cost associated with attending games, so be sure to support the team!
View the ECHS Hawk Basketball Schedule
Choolaah Fundraiser Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in ECS’s Athletic Fundraiser with Choolaah on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Your support helped ECS raise $710.39 for its athletic department!
Change: Java with Jon and James
Java with Jon and James will now occur in person at the High School cafe! Grab a cup of joe, and join Mr. McCann and Dr. Doyle the second Wednesday of every month to chat about district-level information, share feedback, and ask questions. The next Java with Jon and James is on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
E-Day K-5 Open Seats
E-Day, the extended day program at ECS, has open seats for grades K-5. Please direct any questions to After School Manager, Amy Biamco, at amy.bianco@ecspgh.org.
Reminder: Transportation on Delay/Cancellation Days
As a reminder, please check your home school district’s status on possible delay or cancellation days. The home district’s transportation always honors and follows its schedule, and if ECS has a change in schedule, but your specific home school district does not, transportation will not be provided. If your home school district changes its schedule and ECS does not, transportation will not be available.
Alma Tips
Did you know you can add, remove, and edit your phone number(s) and email(s) via the Alma Parent Portal?
Log in to Alma and click on your profile circle. This is the green circle with your initials in it in the top, right-hand corner. Click on "My Info."
In either the "Phone" or "Email" box, click on "Click to Edit."
If you have more than one phone number or email listed, you can prioritize which one receives emergency notifications from ECS. Simply click on the six, small black dots to the left of the phone number or email and drag the box to the top. The first phone number and email address listed will receive the emergency notifications.
From your profile circle, you can click on "Notification Preferences" to set whether you would like to receive messages either by phone call or text message.
What’s Happening in Your Building?
Hear from your building’s principal and learn what’s happening in your student’s building through their online newsletter.
In Case You Missed It!
Student Career Month
Student Career Month has begun. Be sure to ask your student about the guest speakers and their occupations.
Re-Enrollment Change
ECS will begin the re-enrollment process on March 7, 2022, for all current students. The completion process will secure your child(ren)’s seat at ECS for next year (22–23 SY) and allows ECS to plan for available openings. You will receive an email on March 7 with instructions on how to re-enroll through SchoolMint. You cannot re-enroll until you receive that email.
Board of Trustees Recruitment
ECS is currently recruiting new Board of Trustees members. The ECS Board of Trustees meets monthly, supports ECS through various committees, plans strategic goals of the school, and ensures fiscal transparency and ethical management. Community members interested in serving on the Board of Trustees are encouraged to reach out to the board governance committee at governance@board.ecspgh.org for more information.
