Intermediate School February Newsletter (23–24)
Important Dates
1/7 - PCO Meeting at Middle at 6 p.m.
1/9 - K–5 Dental Screening
1/9 - SkiECS Trip
1/9 - PCO Game Night at 5 p.m.
1/15 - Order Deadline: ECS PCO Pepperoni Roll Sale
1/16 - Student Half Day, Staff Professional Development Day
1/16 - SkiECS Trip
1/21 - ECS Board of Trustees Meeting at Middle at 6 p.m.
1/22 - ECS Lottery
1/23 - K–5 Career Day
3/1 - ECS Spirit Day
3/1 - First Day of Women’s History Month
Dear ECS Intermediate School Families,
Inzet, Karuna, Odwaga, and Umoja! These are the names of our Houses at ECS Intermediate that you heard numerous times throughout the school year, but especially last week with our House Spirit Day on January 26th. The atmosphere in the school on that day was truly electric. Both the staff and the students embraced the true meaning of the event. There were color streams of green, yellow, orange, and blue throughout the building. From colorful wigs and dyed hair to the wearing of clothes that demonstrated their house allegiance, this House Spirit Day was a success. Thank you so much for your support of this fun-filled event. Please find below some of the pictures of this extraordinary day.
Sincerely,
Laura Williams
Intermediate School Principal
What’s new at the Intermediate School?
Register for Summer Sports Camps
ECS is hosting 3 weeks of summer sports camps at its Intermediate School location for rising 1st–6th graders. Sports include soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, kickball, and more. Learn more and Register today!
Register for YMCA Summer Camp
While the the YMCA will not offer a summer camp at ECS this year, they would like to invite your child(ren) ages K–14 to summer camp at the Homewood YMCA, which is less than 5 minutes from ECS! Camp at the Homewood YMCA includes STEAM activities in the newly renovated Maker Space, physical activities in the gym, and outdoor play spaces as well as time in the garden with support from Phipps Conservatory. Space for the summer camp is limited. Register today…
Intermediate Aftercare with Venture Outdoors for the 24–25 School Year
This aftercare program is daily until 6 p.m. and includes environmental and recreational outdoor activities like: geocaching, hiking, snowshoeing, fishing skills, crafts, creek exploration, trail games, free play and more. During daily "wind down time" students play board games, cards, artwork, work on homework, and relax. Students will also enjoy special half-day off-site adventures including kayaking, biking, and rock climbing! Learn more about pricing and part-time options…
This Month’s Cultural Celebrations
February is Black History Month. Students will learn about the history, art, and scientific contributions of Black and Brown individuals.
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Sibling Preference for the 24–25 School Year
Have a sibling who would like to attend ECS for the 2024–25 school year? Please complete an application in your SchoolMint account by pressing the add new student application after Oct. 2. The application deadline for sibling preference is January 31. Current students do not need to apply. Re-enrollment will occur in March.“A sibling is defined as one of two or more individuals having at least one common legal parent/guardian. Sibling preference does not guarantee enrollment.”
Enrollment for the 24–25 School Year Opens Oct. 2!
Let your friends and neighbors know about our open enrollment! The application deadline to be considered for the lottery is Jan. 31, 2024. Learn more…Family Portal on the ECS Website
Based on feedback from last year’s communication survey, ECS has identified areas of improvement on the website. ECS is pleased to launch its Family Portal, a designated space for current families to view and learn information. Browse the Family Portal.Volunteering & Clearances
ECS values volunteers in our district. To learn how to volunteer and what clearances are needed visit the Family Portal Volunteer page.Receive Board Meeting Reminders Did you know that ECS has monthly Board of Trustees meetings? Opt-In to receive Board Meeting Reminders that will include the date, time, and location of the meeting as well as links to the agenda draft, sign up to speak form, and YouTube Live feed.
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Arrival:
Students being brought to school by car, bike, or on foot will be accepted at the Henrietta Street entrance between 8 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 and pedestrians 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 p.m. Please be timely in picking your child up as close to 3:20 as possible. If you are running late, please contact the school.
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.
Be aware of cyclists and pedestrians in and around Regent Square.
During severe weather incidents (such as thunderstorms) parents may pick up students from the school gym.
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.
All early dismissals MUST be pre-arranged with the office prior to dismissal.
Please arrange dismissal by 11:30 a.m. via email (transport.int@ecspgh.org). Any dismissal notifications after 11:30 a.m., please call the office at (412) 247-7970 x 2400.
Students will only be released to pre-authorized adults/person(s). All unauthorized people will need the consent of the parent/guardian via email and/or phone call listed on the student’s profile. These individuals must be 18 years of age or older with valid identification.
Once at the school, please ring the front doorbell and ask the office manager for your child. Your child will check in with the office and meet you at the front door.
Early dismissals will NOT take place after 2:50 p.m. If you arrive after 2:50 p.m. for an early dismissal, you will need to wait until your child is dismissed at their normal time.
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Intermediate School students are dismissed at 11:20 a.m. on half days.
Intermediate School Hawk Highlights From Last Month!
Ms. Madden from Middle School’s Cultural Learning class visited the edible school yard at Intermediate and snapped a few fun pictures. Students also learned about fractions by baking cookies, and 5A and 5B took a field trip to the museum lab!
