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PCO Mini-Grants

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PCO MINI-GRANTS
Guidelines for Application
Imagine Environmental Charter School, 2009-2010

The mission of the PCO is: to represent the views and concerns of parents to school administration and staff; to serve the greater Pittsburgh community and to maintain a positive presence therein by being a model and advocate of sound environmental practice; to engage in innovative and effective fundraising and development activities; and to enhance the educational experience and personal growth of students, teachers and families.

In keeping with this mission, the PCO has established a fund for ECS faculty, administration, staff, parents, and community members to cover the costs of special school projects including but not limited to equipment, training, and supplies. Examples of projects which have received funding include a compost bin, a video camera for educational use, books, extracurricular classes, event supplies.

Requests for funds are limited to $250. If your project exceeds $250, you may contact the PCO Executive Committee (parents@ecspco.org) about organizing a fundraiser to meet your specific need.

To submit an application, please provide a brief description of your project. Explain how it would benefit ECS, its students, and/or the community. Please specify how many students will benefit from your project. Include a brief, informal budget for any goods or services needed.

Send your application by e-mail to parents@ecspco.org or to the school office in an envelope marked "PCO MINI-GRANT APPLICATION."

Applications are due at the end of each month. If your project has a specific start date, please allow ample time for the PCO to consider and vote upon your project.

Download a printable version of these guidelines

Neighborhood Meeting - January 13

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A neighborhood meeting concerning the ECS School Site Proposal will be hosted by the Regent Square Civic Association on Wednesday, January 13 at 6:30 pm in the ECS auditorium. The meeting will be focused on neighborhood concerns so the school can properly address parking, traffic and other impacts on the community, those issues which are fundamental to our getting ultimate approval from the city. Childcare for school-age kids will be available; parents must sign children in and out in the ECS cafeteria. Parents are welcome to attend, but are asked to save questions about the site proposal until a subsequent meeting targeted to parents which is scheduled for Thursday, January 28 following the Curriculum Night presentation at 6:00 pm.

Follow ECS on Twitter!

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@ecspgh for upcoming events, reminders and notifications.
@ECSLunch for lunch menu changes.

Mini-Grant Application 2009-2010

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The PCO has established a fund for ECS faculty, administration, staff, parents, and community members to cover the costs of special school projects including but not limited to equipment, training, and supplies. To have your request considered by the PCO, submit this form. Next deadline: December 1, 2009.

ECS Polo Shirts for Sale

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We are now taking orders for polo shirts embroidered with the Imagine ECS logo.  Available in light blue and navy and children and adult sizes, these shirts conform to the school dress code and may be worn any day.  The deadline for orders to be delivered in December is October 1, 2009.  Download the order form and size guide.

ECS Community Parking and Traffic Map

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In conjunction with the parking policy circulated to all ECS families, a map has been created to help parents better understand where parking is allowed. Download it here:
ECSParking.pdf

G-20 School Closing

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On September 24th and 25th, Imagine Environmental Charter School will be closing for the G-20 Summit being hosted in Pittsburgh.  We are following the lead of the Pittsburgh Public Schools in this decision and cannot guarantee safe and effective bus transportation for students.  A statement has also been released that emergency services may not be available to schools on those two days.  Therefore, in the best interest of our students, school will be closed.

Kate and Peter Ambrusko Memorial Hike

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The family, friends, and classmates of the Ambruskos are celebrating the lives of Kate and Peter Ambrusko on June 13th during a Memorial Hike. We will raise money for The Kate and Peter Ambrusko Memorial Playground at Imagine Environmental Charter School in Regent Square. Please join us on the hike or donate to the cause - everyone is welcome! Download the Memorial Hike flyer and sponsor sheet.
The school's core strategic plan is available for public review and comment, as per Chapter 4 of the Pennsylvania School Code, for a period of 28 days from May 22, 2009 until June 18, 2009.

Access a copy of the Draft Core Strategic Plan here and a copy of the Feedback Form on which to provide the school with your comments here. Return the Feedback Form using the instructions at the end of the document.

Copies of the plan and feedback form are also available at the Squirrel Hill branch of the Carnegie Library, CC Mellor Library in Edgewood, and Carnegie Free Library in Swissvale.

Swine Influenza School Update 5/1/2009

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Imagine Environmental Charter School is provided with daily updates through the Department of Education and the Department of Health regarding the recent global Swine Influenza outbreak. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow all Pennsylvania Department of Education directives. Starting on Monday home room teachers will work with students to ensure regular hand washing and other appropriate health practices. Please access the live links for additional national and regional information.

Questions and Answers: Swine Flu and You

What's New on the Swine Flu Site

Swine Influenza: General Information