Intermediate School May Newsletter (23–24)
Important Dates
5/9: PCO Millie’s Ice Cream Fundraiser
5/9: 4th Grade Showcase at 6:30 p.m. at Middle
5/10: Used Books Donation Deadline
5/15: ECS Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m. at Middle
5/17: K–5 Sustainability Fair from 5–7 p.m. at Intermediate
5/17: PCO Spring Plant and Flower Pick Up at Intermediate
5/23: 5th Grade Showcase at 6:30 p.m. at Middle
5/24: Student Half Day–Professional Development for Staff
5/27: No School–Memorial Day
Dear ECS Intermediate School Families,
As we conclude our PSSA testing, we are eager to resume our daily schedule with all of the exciting things that will happen in the month of May. We begin with all the action on May 3rd. Up first is the Walk, Bike, and Roll to School. This activity highlights the importance of safe, active transportation to school, and encouraging accessible spaces for all active trips. Also on May 3rd, the Intermediate School will participate in our Earth Service Day. The students will wear their house colors on that day and participatte in activities such as trash pick up, tree care, litter clean up, and more. Both the Walk, Bike, and Roll to School and the Earth Service Day are ways that the students can be responsible stewards of the environment. As a final note, the K - 5 Sustainability Fair will be taking place at the Intermediate School on May 17th. The K - 5 Sustainability Fair is an after-school event (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Sincerely,
Laura Williams
Intermediate School Principal
What’s new at the Intermediate School?
K–5 Sustainability Fair: Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5–7 p.m. RSVP
This year's event will feature:
- 5th Grade Environmental Literacy posters
- Thinking Lab Artwork
- EcoStewards Scavenger Hunt & S'mores
- Drumming Circle
- Storytime in the Garden
-AND you'll have the chance to Pie a teacher!
This Month’s Cultural Celebrations
Students will learn about AAPI Month and Jewish American History Month.
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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!
Take a peek at some pictures from Zero Waste Week and Womenspiration.
Womenspiration is an enrichment opportunity for our 5th graders. Students choose a notable woman, past or present, to research. After completing their research, students travel to the Primary school dressed up as their notable woman. Once there, they stay in character and share information about their lives with our Primary school students.
