PCO Blogtag:ecspco.org,2008-11-14:/pco_blog//12010-03-01T18:26:20ZMovable Type 4.21-enPCO Hoagie Sale: March 3-11tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.832010-03-01T18:24:35Z2010-03-01T18:26:20ZAll of the profits from this fundraiser, the PCO's first hoagie sale, will support classroom events and parties at ECS.Download order form to turn your order in to the PCODownload sale list for recording sales to neighbors, co-workers, etc....ecspco Download order form to turn your order in to the PCO Download sale list for recording sales to neighbors, co-workers, etc.
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PCO Mini-Grantstag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.822010-03-01T18:10:51Z2010-03-01T18:12:32ZPCO MINI-GRANTSGuidelines 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...ecspco
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.
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ECS Student in the Newstag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.812010-02-26T02:10:46Z2010-03-04T22:48:00ZECS 4th grader Annie Ruzanic was the force behind a successful blanket drive at the school this winter. KDKA news covered the school-wide celebration of Annie's success: read | watchAlso, from March 4, 2010:Girl helps homeless with blanket drive (Pittsburgh...ecspco
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Expansion Meeting for ECS Familiestag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.802010-02-22T13:41:39Z2010-02-22T13:44:36ZThe topic of the upcoming PCO meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 pm is school expansion. Principal Jon McCann and a representative from the ECS School Board will be present to speak about the expansion plans and answer questions...ecspco
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School CLOSED Wed., Feb. 17tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.792010-02-17T13:20:17Z2010-02-17T13:20:56ZThe 2-hour delay has been changed to SCHOOL CLOSED today....ecspco
The 2-hour delay has been changed to SCHOOL CLOSED today.
Ice Skating Partytag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.782010-02-16T23:36:31Z2010-02-16T23:36:57Zecspco ]]>
PCO Meeting/School Expansion Planstag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.772010-02-16T23:35:24Z2010-02-16T23:36:19Zecspco
Please note: Feb. 18 PCO meeting has been moved to Feb. 25!
This week's PCO meeting has been rescheduled for next Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 in the school auditorium. Principal Jon McCann and a representative from the ECS School Board will be present to speak about the school expansion plans and answer questions and concerns from ECS families. Light refreshments and childcare for school-aged children will be provided. parents@ecspco.org
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Feb. 6 Blanket-Making Workshop CANCELLEDtag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.752010-02-05T14:52:46Z2010-02-05T14:53:22Z The blanket-making workshop scheduled for Feb. 6 with Miss Priganc has been cancelled due to the impending weather....ecspco
The blanket-making workshop scheduled for Feb. 6 with Miss Priganc has been cancelled due to the impending weather.
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Ways to Support ECStag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.742010-01-16T23:59:21Z2010-01-29T13:23:52Zecspco
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Neighborhood Meeting - January 13tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.732010-01-12T13:16:07Z2010-01-29T13:26:13ZA 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...ecspco
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.
Family Game Night RESCHEDULEDtag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.722010-01-06T21:34:37Z2010-01-07T19:32:18Zecspco ECS families are invited to play:
Board/Card Games
Bingo
Recess Games
Pizza will be served starting at 5:30 for $1.50/slice. Bring your favorite board or card game to teach to others. Donate a game/puzzle and earn extra raffle tickets in the game raffle! Donate a new or gently used game for ages 5-12 for E-Day OR donate a new game for ages 2 through adult for the raffle.
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ECS Holiday Marketplacetag:ecspco.org,2009:/pco_blog//1.702009-11-18T04:25:54Z2009-11-24T23:05:51ZBrought to ECS by the Parent Community Organization, the Holiday Marketplace is an opportunity for students to shop for gifts for their loved ones during the first week of December. The Holiday Marketplace aims to provide a selection of fair...ecspco Baskets of Cambodia was one of the first businesses to open up new markets for handcrafted items in Cambodia in 1996 after the war. With the help and dedication of talented Cambodians they have created a growing business that employs upwards of 400 people each year and has sold over a million products worldwide. They strive to produce eco-friendly products of original design that are labor friendly, and exhibit great craftsmanship and quality.
Building New Hope is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, PA and Granada, Nicaragua that has been supporting grassroots development projects in Central America since 1992. They sell the fairly traded organic coffee that has been part of the monthly coffee fundraiser at ECS since last year.
Divine Chocolate produces quality and affordable fair trade chocolate bars. Divine is a leading fair trade brand of chocolate and a pioneer in the world of socially responsible enterprise. The success of Divine means that cocoa farmers in West Africa have a secure source of fair trade income that continues to grow year on year.
Fair World Designs is part of the Fair Trade movement that began in Europe over 40 years ago. The Fair Trade purpose has been a mission full of hope to build small businesses of artisans to the point of securing sustainable incomes. Fair World Designs markets jewelry made from recycled paper beads.
HandCrafting Justice is a fair trade partnership working with women struggling for economic justice and independence in developing countries. They promote human dignity and justice by creating opportunities for economic and social transformation in part by marketing items the women make, such as candle holders, finger puppets, jewelry, coin purses, hand-made cards and much more. They also produce ECS's hand-embroidered polo shirts.
Mr. Ellie Pooh is an eco-friendly, innovative company that sells 100% handmade journals, stationery, crafts, scrapbook/photo albums and various grades of paper made of 75% elephant dung from Sri Lanka and 25% post-consumer paper. Ellie Pooh Paper is also sold at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.
SERRV is a nonprofit organization with a mission to eradicate poverty wherever it resides by providing opportunity and support to artisans and farmers worldwide. Through their work with community-based organizations in 36 countries, they create economic opportunity so these artisans and farmers can support their families and themselves. Their fair trade products include jewelry, ornaments, baskets, candles, and other food and gift items. http://www.serrv.org
Ten Thousand Villages is an exceptional source for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. One of the world's largest fair trade organizations, the company strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries. ECS is working with the local Squirrel Hill branch to bring a variety of gift items to our marketplace.
Women of the Cloud Forest, founded in 2001, produces beautiful jewelry in a never-ending range of colors, styles and patterns using sustainably harvested seeds from the dry tropical and wet cloud forests of Costa Rica. (You may have seen the rainforest beads on the lanyards used for volunteer name tags in the ECS office.) The women also sew bags, hand embroidered with colorful, accurate reproductions of North and Central American plants, birds, butterflies, and other animals.
Questions about the Holiday Marketplace? Contact marketplace@ecspco.org ]]>
Living with Asthmatag:ecspco.org,2009:/pco_blog//1.692009-11-05T17:24:07Z2009-11-05T17:29:02ZThe Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Asthma Center and the American Lung Association are presenting a series of "Living with Asthma" educational sessions for parents with children who have asthma.Monday, November 9, 20096:30 - 8:00 pmEnvironmental Charter SchoolPresenter: Dr. Patricia DubinTopic:...ecspco Monday, November 9, 2009 6:30 - 8:00 pm Environmental Charter School
Presenter: Dr. Patricia Dubin Topic: What is Asthma? Things that Look Like Asthma or Complicate its Treatment. Asthma Treatment (when to use which method). Following the presentation, Dr. Dubin will answer your asthma questions.
For more info or to RSVP, contact Stacey Keating, 724-933-6180 ext. 224, skeating@lunginfo.org
This program is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. ]]>
Winter Plant Saletag:ecspco.org,2009:/pco_blog//1.682009-10-21T12:58:54Z2009-10-21T13:03:08ZThe PCO is selling narcissus paper whites and poinsettias. Poinsettias will be delivered the first two weeks of December and are available in red, white, pink and marble. Bring the smell of spring indoors with paper white kits which include...ecspco
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