Primary School Dec. Newsletter (21–22)
Dear Primary School Families,
As the frosty air settles in during this time of year, I try to remind everyone that time outside is still a huge benefit for our children. Our children need time outside, time to explore, and time to play. We need to bundle them up to spend time outside for recess, hikes, and classes. Please send your child to school with weather-appropriate clothing. We have extra hats and gloves from a PCO mini-grant last year (THANK YOU PCO). If your child needs a hat or gloves, they can come to the office or check-in with their teacher. We will have abbreviated time outdoors if the “feels like” temperature drops below 25 degrees. Here is an article from the PA Department of Health discussing the importance of outdoor play even in cold weather. Have an amazing December and holiday season!
Take care, get outside, and play,
Ashley Bergman
What's new at the Primary School?
Winter Wonderland Weeks (Dec. 13-23)
ECS Primary is excited to participate in Winter Wonderland Spirit weeks! Students are welcome to join us in wearing fun outfits and celebrating the winter season. Check out the schedule here.
K-5 Yearbook Cover Contest
K-5th 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 of 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
In Case You Missed It
Pick up and Drop off at Primary Reminders
Please DO NOT park on S. Braddock Ave. - this is the bus lane
Please DO NOT double park on Brashear St.
Adults must park and walk to the backlot to pick up their student
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 January. Learn more about sibling preference...
Primary School Hawk Highlights from Last Month!
ECS is proud to annouce that it was the recipient of a grant from ELHP HELPS foundation. This foundation makes small tangible donations to kids, families, and schools. ECS received the grant to provide magnetic letter tiles and boards to work with small groups in literacy classes at the Primary School.
12/3: Half Day for Students
12/8: Primary progress reports available in Alma
12/22/21: Virtual Learning Opt-in Deadline
12/23:Half day, winter break begins
12/24: 1/2 - No School, winter break
01/03: Staff and Students return