Intermediate School June Newsletter (22–23)
Important Dates
6/6 - PCO Meeting at 6 p.m. Virtually
6/14 - half day 11:20 dismissal
6/15 - half day 11:20 dismissal
6/16 - asynchronous day of service- #ECSCares Day
6/16 - Kennywood Day
6/19 - ECS’s offices are closed for Juneteenth
6/21 - ECS Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m. at Middle School
Dear ECS Intermediate Families,
I wonder if you feel like me that this school year has gone by so quickly. In conversations I have had with families, we marveled at everything that has transpired since the students walked through the Intermediate School doors in August 2022. We would not have had a successful school year without your partnership. Please know how grateful we are for everything that you have done for the children and staff at the Intermediate School from the Meet and Greet and Back to School Night at the beginning of the school year to the Teacher/Staff Appreciation, Sustainability Fair, Scholastic Book Fair, 4th/5th Grade Showcases towards the end of the school year, and all of the events in between. We just want to thank you so much for all of your support. Below, I would like to share some photographs of our Sustainability Fair and 4th and 5th Grade Showcases that we had in May.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing summer vacation!
Take care,
Laura Williams
Intermediate School Principal
What’s new at the Intermediate School?
Hawk’s Post
Check out last month’s edition of the Hawk’s Post here.
This Month’s Cultural Celebrations
Our ECS community is made up of many different cultures! During Morning Meetings, we take some time to celebrate cultures, traditions, and world events. In the month of June, students will celebrate and learn more about Pride Month!
In Case You Missed It
View the Intermediate Food Allergy Flier_2022.2023
All Sports Summer Camp
Rising 1st to 6th graders are invited to register for ECS’s 2023 Summer All Sports Camp from July 10–13 and July 24–27 at the Intermediate School Gym. All Sports Summer Camp will allow students to connect with their peers over break while exploring multiple sports including kickball, soccer, flag football, and volleyball. Learn more and sign up by June 15, 2023.
Basketball Summer Camp
Rising 6th to 12th graders are invited to register for ECS’s 2023 Summer Basketball Camp from June 26–29 at the High School Gym to learn the fundamentals of basketball. Learn more and sign up by June 15, 2023.
YMCA Summer Camp
Registration is now open for YMCA Camp Dragonfly for Rising 1st Grade–Rising 4th Grade students. Learn more and register today!
Register for After School Care for the 23-24 School Year
Interested in aftercare for your 3rd-5th grader next school year? Have your student join Venture Outdoors for afternoons filled with outdoor fun and learning! Registration is open for all ECS Intermediate students and Part-time care options are available. See FAQs and register here - www.ventureoutdoors.org/ecs/
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Control of head lice in our school depends on prompt diagnosis and effective treatment. Your help in inspecting your child weekly throughout the school year for the presence of head lice would be greatly appreciated. Please note that whole grade head checks are not completed when lice is detected as this practice has shown to be non productive. (Nurses will check locker and table mates, and any child scratching their head.)
We suggest the following procedures for inspecting your child for head lice:
1. Under bright light begin looking at the back of the head just above the neck area.
2. Part the hair section by section and look closely for head lice or nits (eggs). Eggs will usually be located near the scalp.
3. Depending on the length and thickness of the hair, it should take between 5 and 15 minutes to properly inspect a child's head.
Please wash your child’s coat, book bag, and anything else that stays at school. If a child complains that his or her head itches at school, a head check will be completed by the nurse. Please inform the school if your child contracts head lice so the nurses can check close contacts. Lice have a short life span of 24-48 hours when off of a host. Students with lice may return to school after the first treatment has been completed.
If you have questions or need additional information, please speak with your pediatrician.
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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 8–8:20 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 have you sign in at the table in the foyer. Your child will report to the office and will 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. Please arrange for early dismissals prior to picking your child up. All early dismissals pick ups must be completed by 2:50 p.m. 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
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.
Make sure that your child has checked in with the staff member assigned to their dismissal prior to leaving.
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.
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Intermediate School students are dismissed at 11:20 a.m. on half days.
Intermediate School Hawk Highlights From Last Month!
Intermediate School students participated in the Sustainability Fair and 4th and 5th Grade Showcases!
