#ECSCares Volunteer Sign Up Deadline
Amanda Cribbs, EdD
Superintendent
Email: amanda.cribbs@ecspgh.org
Phone: x557
Dear ECS Stakeholders,
The deadline to sign up for an #ECSCares Day Volunteer site is quickly approaching on Friday, May 31. As a reminder, #ECSCares Day is Thursday, June 13 from 9–11 a.m., and students’ participation counts towards their attendance for the last day of school. For more information, please review my communication sent on April 29.
ECS recognizes that not all students can participate at volunteer sites. Any students who are unable to volunteer on-site must volunteer at home or in their community prior to the last day of school. Please see the ideas at the end of this communication for ways to get involved! Many of you have already reached out and shared pictures of your student participating in independent volunteering projects and supporting our community. Keep up the amazing work and continue to share it with media@ecspgh.org. 📧
Finally, there are a few sites that could use some additional helping hands. 👐 If you have yet to sign up for a volunteer site and don’t plan to complete #ECSCares Day independently, please consider registering for an opportunity below by Friday, May 31.
Thank you for your commitment to the community and being global citizens! 🌱
#ECSCares 2024 Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, June 13 from 9–11 a.m.
All locations are rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, ECS will communicate further instructions.
Bella Terra Stables–Ages 10 and Up!
ECS is partnering with Bella Terra Stables, located at 4913 Logan Ferry Rd, Murrysville, PA 15668, for #ECSCares Day to care for the horse pasture. Volunteers will not directly work with the horses. Closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty are required. Learn more and Sign Up Here…
Trash Pick Up at Middle School–All ages are welcome!
ECS is picking up trash at its Middle School location and is in need of volunteers to support the project. All materials will be provided, but closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty are highly recommended! Learn more and Sign Up Here…
Trash/Garden Pick Up at High School–All ages are welcome!
ECS is picking up trash and cleaning up its garden at its High School location and is in need of volunteers to support the project. All materials will be provided, but closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty are highly recommended! Learn more and Sign Up Here…
Trash Pick Up at Primary School–All ages are welcome!
ECS is picking up trash around its Primary School location and is in need of volunteers to support the project. All materials will be provided, but closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty are highly recommended! Learn more and Sign Up Here…
Allegheny Cleanways–For individuals ages 8 and up ONLY!
ECS will partner with Allegheny Cleanways for #ECSCares Day. Participating students and their families will join Allegheny CleanWays on a litter cleanup along the Allegheny River where they will board ACW's boats in search of trash along the riverbank and disembark onto the shore to collect the trash as we find it. Participants will meet at the Duck Hollow Boat Launch and be given safety information and education on the river before boarding. All participants should wear closed-toe shoes or boots, and long pants. Long sleeves and a hat are encouraged to protect from poison ivy, ticks, and sunburn. Allegheny CleanWays will provide life vests and gloves. Please note these cleanups are messy! Don't wear anything you don't want ruined. We will work along the river, and participants may get wet. Bring extra clothing as you may want to add layers, lose layers, or change after the cleanup. Sign Up Here…
Trash Pick Up at Intermediate School–All ages are welcome!
ECS is picking up trash at its Intermediate School location and is in need of volunteers to support the project. All materials will be provided, but closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty are highly recommended! Learn more and Sign Up Here…
Independent Volunteer Opportunities
I recognize that not all of our families are able to participate in #ECSCares Day. Any students who are unable to volunteer on-site are highly encouraged to volunteer at home or in their community. Submit a picture to media@ecspgh.org or post it to social media using #ECSCaresDay2024 to meet the attendance requirement. Below are a few suggestions for independent volunteering opportunities, but you are welcome to choose your own adventure.
Helping Around the House (unloading the dishwasher, taking out the recycling, etc.)
Sincerely,
Amanda Cribbs, EdD
Superintendent