Middle School May Newsletter (23–24)
Important Dates
5/9: PCO Millie’s Ice Cream Fundraiser
5/10: Student Council Flower Sale
5/10: Used Books Donation Deadline
5/10: 6–12 Sustainability Fest
May 13 an 14: Algebra Keystone (8th Grade Algebra Students Only)
5/15: ECS Board of Trustees Meeting at 6 p.m. at Middle
5/17: PCO Spring Plant and Flower Pick Up at Intermediate
5/24: Student Half Day–Professional Development for Staff
5/24: 7th and 8th Grade Sneaker Ball at 7 p.m. at Middle
5/27: No School–Memorial Day
Dear ECMS Families,
As we approach the end of the school year and the weather begins to warm, student excitement begins to increase. We have many fun events and activities planned as the school year closes out.
With all of these activities woven into our academic days, it is easy for our students to lose sight of the academic parts of school. We want to make sure that our students are enjoying these activities in a fun and safe manner and that takes support from all of us.
We have made a lot of progress towards the goals that I set out for our school to achieve in the 2023-24 school year. I want to make sure that the last two months continues the progress that we have created together.
Sincerely,
Nick Tutolo
ECMS Principal
What's new at Middle School?
Environmental Citizenship Project
As part of their 8th grade capstone environmental citizenship project, a group of students are petitioning for an indoor track facility. Help them by learning more and signing the petition.
Student Council Flower Sale, May 10, 2024
What: Fresh Cut-Flower Sale, Carnations & Daisies from BW Florist in the Strip District.
When: Friday, May 10, 2024 in school and online.
Cost: $6/bundle or bunch.
Summary: Students and families are invited to participate in our Cut-Flower Sale on Friday, May 10, 2024, at ECMS. The event, sponsored by Student Council, will take place in conjunction with the observance of Mother's Day. We encourage students and families to express their gratitude, love, and appreciation for family members and loved ones by purchasing flowers for them. Flowers will include bunches & bundles of Daisies & Carnations.
There is a pre-sale online that will allow you to purchase flowers through the online platform Jumbala; and, Student Council will host a cash sale on the day of the event during the morning hours of school and through lunch periods.
Additional information will appear in emails posted through Alma & Jumbala. For more information, please feel free to contact Mr. Kevin O'Toole, Grade 8 Instructor, at the following: kevin.otoole@ecspgh.org or (412) 482-0978.
Green Roots: A Sustainable Affair
ECS’s fun-packed, sustainability events are back in honor of our Earth! RSVP for your student’s Green Roots: A Sustainable Affair event to learn about the school's commitment to the SDGs, participate in activities, and meet community partners.
6–12 Sustainability Fest: Friday, May 10, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. RSVP
This year's event will feature:
S'mores & Camping 101, Cornhole & Ping Pong
Black Out Poetry & DJ
Bike ECS & Bike People
Student Art Showcase
Environmental Citizenship & 8th Grade Capstone Presentations and award ceremony with Keynote Speaker, Camila Rivera Tinsley
This Month’s Cultural Celebrations
Jewish American Heritage Month. With anti-semitism on the rise within this country and globally, it is more important than ever to learn about, lift up, and reaffirm the heritage of those in the Jewish community. Throughout the month, we will be learning about Jewish Heritage while acknowledging the many challenges facing those in the Jewish community.
Students will also learn about AAPI month.
In Case You Missed It
Food Delivery Policy: Food cannot be delivered to students during the school day by food delivery establishments, including but not limited to Uber Eats, DoorDash or GrubHub. Only guardians and contacts listed in our student information system (Alma) can deliver food to students during the school day. This is to better ensure the security of the school as well as to minimize disruptions to the school day. Food delivered to students by outside delivery companies will be confiscated.
Cell Phone Policy: Cell phones should be turned in daily to grade-level teachers. If a student is caught with a cell phone, it will be confiscated and need to be picked up by a guardian.
Headphone Policy: Headphones should not be worn by students during the school day. They should be off and away. If a student is wearing headphones, they will be confiscated and a guardian will need to pick them up.
View the Middle Food Allergy Flier_2022.2023
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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.
Last Month’s Hawk Highlights
Bike, Walk, and Roll to school was a huge success!