Intermediate School Aug. Newsletter (21–22)
Dear ECS Intermediate Families,
We would like to extend a special welcome from the ECS Intermediate to our new and returning families! We are incredibly excited to kick off the 2021–2022 school year with you. We are looking forward to creating a developmentally appropriate space for students in 3rd–5th grade to thrive both academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our vision for ECS Intermediate is to value every member of our school community (students, parents, staff, and community partners), ensuring that Black and Brown students and students situated in poverty are supported. We encourage all members to contribute to the overall success of ECS members and the greater good. We will know that we are successful when all of our students are successful. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with you as we collaborate together in order to support the children in all aspects of their learning. This teamwork will ultimately have the children reach their goals of being knowledgeable and creative problem solvers and empathetic citizens.
We look forward to seeing all families at our Meet & Greet on August 16, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the ECS Intermediate School. You will have the chance to talk to the staff, meet other families, and catch up on summer adventures. Although the Meet & Greet will be held outside on the backlot (weather permitting), we will have self-guided tours of the building that evening. Please note that the health and safety of everyone remains a priority and wearing a face mask is required by everyone inside the Intermediate School building. Also, please practice social distancing during the event. Remember to be a good neighbor and be considerate when parking on the surrounding streets.
The first day of school is August 18, 2021. The ECS Intermediate School day starts at 8:20 a.m.; drop-off begins at 7:50 a.m. The arrival and dismissal procedures are the following:
Arrival: Students being brought to school by car, bike, or on foot will be accepted at the Henrietta Street entrance between 7:50 and 8:20 a.m. The front door will close at 8:20.
If your child plans to get breakfast, please plan to have them arrive prior to 8:10 to allow time for receiving breakfast, eating, and then arriving at home base.
Please use the visitor parking spaces on Milton Street, adjacent to Turtle Park if you must park your car during student arrival. Please do not park in front of the school or on Milton Street.
Please avoid obstructing neighbors’ driveways.
Please be aware of cyclists in and around Regent Square.
Please do not make a U-turn on Henrietta street (street in front of the building) or turn left on Milton. Instead, please continue straight down Henrietta and turn left on LaClair.
If you arrive after 8:20, please bring your student to the front door and ring the bell. The office manager will confirm the receipt of your child and they will sign in at the front desk and receive a pass to class
Dismissal: Student dismissal begins at 3:20 and concludes at 3:50.
Do not stop or park in front of the school or on Milton Street. Please park on the east side of South Braddock Avenue.
All pick-up students will be dismissed from the side exit of the school building, next to Turtle Park.
Dismissals from the office are for pre-arranged early dismissals only. Please pick your child up from the designated dismissal location outside of the school
Please avoid obstructing neighbors’ driveways.
Please be aware of cyclists in and around Regent Square.
During severe weather incidents (such as thunderstorms) parents may pick up
students from the school gym.
Please do not make a U-turn on Henrietta street or turn left on Milton. Instead,
Please continue straight down Henrietta and turn left on LaClair.
Make sure that your child has checked in with the staff member assigned to their dismissal.
Please arrange for early dismissals prior to picking your child up. Once at the
school, please ring the front doorbell and ask the office manager for your child.
Your child will meet you at the front door.
The complete Intermediate School Family Handbook was included in your e-packet and available on the website for your reference. Please ensure you review it with your child.
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see you!
Sincerely,
Laura Williams, Principal
laura.williams@ecspgh.org
Nicholas Tutolo, Assistant Principal
nick.tutolo@ecspgh.org
