ECS 🦅 October 2022 News
Dear ECS Families,
The weather has certainly transitioned into the Fall season, and with it comes a variety of events and activities. From the students taking a well-deserved break on Oct. 10 and 11 to our Annual Pumpkin Parade and Fall festivities, all students K–11 will enjoy a season of exciting experiences and academic growth.
As we transition into cooler weather, please be sure your student plans accordingly. At ECS, we are dedicated to out-the-door learning even as the temperatures begin to decrease. While late fall and winter bring chilling temperatures that may prevent students from physically going outside, we take an active role in ensuring students get out of the traditional classroom. This might include field trips, visiting partner organizations, or simply experiencing their class in a different space within the building.
October may bring a change in temperatures and leaf color, but ECS remains committed to educating for sustainability, focusing on the development of the whole child through our thorough core curriculum, and providing “ECSy” experiences.
With that said, I look forward to seeing several of your smiling faces at the Pumpkin Parade at the end of this month.
Be Well,
Jon McCann
What’s New at ECS?
Enrollment Opens Oct. 3
Tell your friends! ECS’s enrollment for the 23–24 School Year opens tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 3. Current students do not need to apply. Re-enrollment information will be sent to all current families in March. Learn more…
Sibling Preference
Have a sibling that would like to attend ECS for the 23–24 school year? Please complete an application by logging in to your SchoolMint account and pressing the add new student application. The application deadline for sibling preference is Jan. 31, 2023.
"A sibling is defined as one of two or more individuals having at least one common parent/guardian. A birth certificate is required for sibling preference for the proof of the child's age on the application. Sibling preference does not guarantee enrollment."
6–12 Back to School Nights
6–12 Back to School Nights were rescheduled due to conflicting events. Please check your principal’s newsletter for more information.
PAAR Parent Night
During October, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) will join K–11th-grade students' homebase time to educate ECS students on customized, age and appropriate developmental level, topics. Parents are encouraged to learn more about what will be covered and why during an optional virtual parent information session on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Learn more…
Walk and Roll to School Event
ECS is participating in the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility & Infrastructure Safe Routes to School: Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Students, with the support of their families, are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, or bus to school as a way to decrease single car rides to our buildings. Participating students help ECS earn the "Golden Sneaker" and are entered into a drawing. Details to follow.
ECS in the News: School lunches can't outrun the cost of inflation
“I never want the kids to be concerned about eating,” Niki Hutcherson, ECS Food Service Director said. Costs for food may have risen, but ECS's staff is dedicated to providing fresh and healthy meals to students daily. Learn more…
Alma Tip–Email Your Office Manager
Did you know that you can send your student's transportation changes through Alma? Each school has a transportation link set up. Search "Transportation" in the Alma directory and then click on the envelope icon to send your transportation change to the school office manager.
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.
PCO News
Oct. 6 Choolaah Fundraiser
Mention ECS PCO on Oct. 6 when purchasing Choolaah and 30% will be donated to the ECS PCO.
Oct. 21 Fall Festival
Join the ECS PCO on Oct. 21 from 5–7 p.m. at the Intermediate School for food, music, and more. Learn more…
Subscribe to the PCO Pulse Newsletter
Stay up to date with PCO (Parent Community Organization) events, meetings, activities, and more. Updates are provided every Wednesday. Subscribe to the newsletter…
In Case You Missed It!
Free Breakfast for All Students During the 22–23 School Year
ECS is excited to provide all ECS students, regardless of family income, with daily free breakfast starting Monday, Oct. 3 during the 22–23 School year. Learn more…
Half-Day Dismissal Times
Know your building’s half day dismissal time:
Primary: 11:30 a.m.
Intermediate: 11:20 a.m.
ECMS: 11:50 a.m.
ECHS: 11:22 a.m.
