3/12/2020 UPDATE: Blooming Bash has been postponed. The decision to postpone our events was reached out of an abundance of caution to protect against the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, and under the advice of ECS administrators. While there is no immediate local threat at the moment, that could change at any time. We will look into re-scheduling the event later this Spring.
We’ve launched another pre-order window for ECS T-SHIRTS and SWEATSHIRTS. Pre-order deadline is Friday, February 7. Shirts will be delivered to classrooms by the end of February. Order now.
NEW: we are offering 2T-6T toddler sizes in the navy and light blue t-shirt options.
The PCO would like to ensure that every student at ECS has the opportunity to have an ECS t-shirt. If you can not afford the price of a t-shirt — and you haven’t requested a free t-shirt this school year yet — you may request one free t-shirt per student.
Please consider making a donation to help ensure that every ECS student has an ECS t-shirt.
Contact shirts@ecspco.org with any questions.
Join us on March 21 for the Blooming Bash, the ECS PCO’s adult-only fundraising and social event and biggest fundraiser! This year’s event will support the PCO general fund so we are able to provide wonderful family programming and support our ECS staff. Enjoy a night out with drinks, munchies, dancing, games, silent auctions, raffles, and more.
While you are out shopping this holiday season (or receive a gift that you might not need), please keep the Blooming Bash in mind! When school resumes in January, we will start collecting items to fill themed gift baskets to be auctioned off during the event. We’ll share collection logistics in the new year. Our baskets will all be built around two larger themes: Family Fun and Get Outdoors. More info.
Each year, the PCO brings the Fair Trade Marketplace to ECS. This holiday gift shop will be open in the ECS Intermediate School Cafe on December 7-8. You will find a selection of fair trade, sustainable, affordable gifts for socially and environmentally responsible holiday gift giving. We invite children to the Chickadee’s Nest where they can shop independently for gifts under $10. All items are made by artisans around the world who are paid fairly for their work. Enjoy some soup and baked goods after you shop. Open to the public!
Saturday, December 7, 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday, December 8, 12-4 pm
Want to know more? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Volunteers needed! Sign up here.
Like Fair Trade Marketplace on Facebook | RSVP on our FB event page
Questions? Contact marketplace@ecspco.org
The PCO is offering beautiful poinsettias, winter flowers, and winter greenery for sale this holiday season!
Deadline for pre-orders is Saturday, November 23, 2019.
All orders must be picked up during the Fair Trade Marketplace at the Intermediate School: Saturday, December 7 (10 am-4 pm) or Sunday December 8 (12pm-4pm). Mark your calendar! We cannot hold plants after this date.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at plants@ecspco.org
We are hosting an always-popular Hot Food and Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 5 at the Intermediate School Cafe. There is always a lot of foot traffic from hungry voters, parents attending conferences, and hardworking staff members. We need plenty of food and help! Donuts, muffins, soup, chili, and pulled pork are the most-requested items.
Tuesday, November 5
8 am – 1:30 pm
Sign up HERE or contact volunteer@ecspco.org for more information.
We are pleased to announce that classroom 2C has won a pizza party for collecting the most Box Tops during our Box Tops Challenge! Congratulations! We will be in contact with your home base teacher to coordinate details. Thank you to everyone who participated. Due to your hard work, we have earned over $500 for the PCO general fund. This money will go towards funding mini-grants, teacher appreciation, middle school dances and family game night, and other PCO activities.
The PCO is having a hoagie/sub sale!
Pre-order deadline: October 20 extended to Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 4pm
Delivery date: October 31
Peppi’s Famous Subs are served on the best bread in the city, Mancini’s, which is a 10-inch roll that melts in your mouth. All sandwiches include lettuce, tomato and an Italian dressing packet. Choose from: Italian Subs, Turkey Subs, Ham Subs, or Provolone Subs.
The delivery date is October 31! That’s right — you don’t have to worry about making dinner while your getting your kiddos ready for Halloween!
Subs can be sent home with children (if you order 5 or fewer), or picked up at the Intermediate School or Middle School between 2:45 and 4:30pm.
The PCO-sponsored Box Tops Challenge in K-5 classrooms is in its final two weeks!
Please bring in Box Tops (digital and/or paper) in an envelope or bag labeled with your classroom number or teacher name before Wednesday, October 16. The classroom that collects the most Box Tops will get a pizza party! Each Box Top earns 10 cents for ECS! Families raised hundreds of dollars last year through the Box Tops program! Read about collection details, and how the Box Tops program is going digital here. Find a handy document outlining how to print digital activity here. More questions? boxtops@ecspco.org
Enroll in this program with your Advantage Card and all of your Giant Eagle purchases will support a cash donation to ECS from Giant Eagle. Our school ID# is 5305. Enroll online: www.gianteagle.com/AFTS
