Intermediate School Jan. Newsletter (21–22)

Dear Intermediate Families,

Welcome back from the winter break! I hope you enjoyed spending time with people you hold very dear. Although we might not have started 2022 in person, we continue our dedication to the growth and development of your children academically, socially, and emotionally. We are very thankful for your ongoing support. As we venture through the new year and take a deep dive into learning, we are committed to keeping lines of communication open between the school and home, as it is essential to the children’s overall well-being. If we can be of any service to you in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to your children’s teachers and administrators.

I look forward to a new year of possibilities and excitement at the Intermediate School.

Sincerely,

Laura Williams

What’s new at the Intermediate School?

Growing Into Middle School
Attention all 5th Grade Families! Don’t forget to register for the Growing Into Middle School event on Thursday, Jan. 27. This self-paced tour of the Middle School allows you and your student to see the building, meet with faculty and staff, learn about the programming, and more! You’re invited to attend anytime between 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. Sign up today!

After School Programs
Check out the ½ Day Adventures hosted by Assemble and the available clubs at the Intermediate School. Sign your student up!

Community Ski
ECS is organizing two Community Ski trips at a discounted rate at Hidden Valley that coincides with our students who participate in Ski Club on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11. Individuals must sign up by Jan. 14. Learn more and sign up for one or both of the ski trips below:

January 28, 2022, Community Ski

February 11, 2022, Community Ski

A Note from Student Services
The Pediatric Consensus Panel found that sleeping the number of recommended hours on a regular basis is associated with overall better health outcomes including improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health.

The panel found that sleeping fewer than the recommended hours is associated with attention, behavior, and learning problems. Insufficient sleep also increases the risk of accidents, injuries, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and depression. The panel also found that insufficient sleep in teenagers is associated with an increased risk of self-harm, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts.

Here are the Recommended hours per age group:

Children, three to five years of age, should sleep 10 to 13 hours per 24 hours (including naps) on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
Children six to 12 years of age should sleep nine to 12 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.
Teenagers 13 to 18 years of age should sleep eight to 10 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote optimal health.

Here are some resources from Common Sense Media:

Additionally, the National Sleep Foundation has information for adults as well.

Greater Good Science Center article: How Deep Sleep Can Soothe Your Anxious Brain

In Case You Missed It

Enrollment for the 22–23 School Year is Open
Siblings Preference: Please complete an application for any siblings of current students that would like to attend ECS for the 2022–23 school year. Current students do not need to apply, and ECS will send re-enrollment information to all current families in March. Learn more about sibling preference...

K-5 Yearbook Cover Contest
K-5th grade school students, submit your original design for the K-5 yearbook! The winning designs will be on the front and back covers of the 2021–2022 yearbook.

1. Keep text and images within a 1/2″ border of the page so nothing is cut off.

2. You can use markers, paints, crayons, or colored pencils.

3. Use white 8.5 x 11″ computer paper only.

4. Be neat, and more importantly, BE CREATIVE!

5. Make sure you include the school name (ECS or Environmental Charter School), 2021-2022,

and K-5 Yearbook in your cover design.

6. Keep your original design. Submit a copy, photograph (crop or close up for the image only), or

scan your design to yearbook@ecspco.org by March 1, 2022. We will collect the original design

after the contest winner is chosen.

Questions? Email yearbook@ecspco.org