Intermediate School August Newsletter (22–23)
Dear Intermediate School Families,
Welcome back to our 4th and 5th-grade families! To our 3rd grade families and new families to ECS, we are happy to have you join our ECS Intermediate community. We have been working diligently during the summer to create a welcoming environment for all of our stakeholders and are thrilled to start the first day of school with each of you on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
In preparation for your student’s return to school, please log into your ALMA account to view your child’s Homebase assignment. If you are new and have not received your activation email or have forgotten your login information, please contact helpdesk@ecspgh.org. Since their return to the building, Homebase teachers continue to tirelessly work to create a wonderful classroom learning environment that fosters growth both academically and socially, and they cannot wait to see students’ smiling faces soon.
This year, ECS Intermediate is taking a deep dive into student enrichment programs by having its own set of specialist teachers. I am happy to welcome and announce that Larry Fingers (P.E.) and Josh Berkey (Music) will join our group of innovative specialist teachers.
Finally, as we approach the first day of school, please take a moment to read this communication fully for exciting updates and changes for the 22–23 school year.
Sincerely,
Laura Williams
What’s new at the Intermediate School?
Intermediate School Playdate hosted by the PCO
Join the PCO on August 13 at the Primary School playground (309 S. Braddock Ave.) from 1–3 p.m. to gather with families who would like to get together before the first day of school.
New Arrival Time
As we begin the 2022 - 2023 school year, the arrival time has now changed for the students. The arrival time is now 8–8:20 a.m. as opposed to 7:50 - 8:20 a.m. as in previous years. The dismissal time remains at 3:20–3:50 p.m.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Arrival: Students being brought to school by car, bike, or on foot will be accepted at the Henrietta Street entrance between 8–8:20 a.m.
The front door will close at 8:20.
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 (the 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 p.m.
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 dismissal transportation changes have to be submitted to transport.int@ecspgh.org by 11 a.m. of the effective date.
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 prior to leaving.
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.
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Important Dates
Aug. 13: Intermediate School Playday at Primary from 1–3 p.m.
Aug. 15: Meet and Greet from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Aug. 17: First Day of School - PCO Welcome Coffee at Arrival
Aug. 17: Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m. at Middle School
Aug. 25: PCO Meeting at Middle School at 6 p.m.
Sept. 4: Expect to receive your Sept. District Newsletter
Sept. 5: No School–Labor Day!
Sept. 7: PCO Volunteer and Activity Fair at 6 p.m. at Intermediate School