PCO Blogtag:ecspco.org,2008-11-14:/pco_blog//12010-07-16T19:04:25ZMovable Type 4.21-en2010 Summer Events at ECStag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.1042010-06-16T20:38:31Z2010-07-16T19:04:25Zecspco
July 16 - Ice Cream Social All ECS students and their families are invited to our 3rd annual Summer Ice Cream Social at ECS. 6 pm
August 13 - Potluck and Garden Celebration Join ECS families for a potluck picnic. Bring a dish of your choice to share: side dish, appetizer, entree, dessert or drink. Don't forget your own plates, mugs and utensils for a waste-free picnic! 6 pm
August 22 - PCO Playground Party The PCO invites all ECS families to the Forbes & Braddock playground for an afternoon of fun. 1-4 pm
]]>
PCO School Board Representative Position, 2010-2011tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.1032010-06-16T20:34:35Z2010-06-17T00:00:37ZThe PCO is seeking applicants for a PCO representative to the ECS Board of Trustees. The PCO representative will act as the voice of the PCO at Board of Trustees meetings and will report to the PCO regarding the decisions...ecspco The position requires:
attending two meetings each month (PCO and Board of Trustees meetings)
submitting a PCO report to the Board of Trustees monthly
providing the PCO with agenda, minutes and other public documents from the Board of Trustees meetings
one year commitment beginning in July 2010
fulfilling the Board of Trustees' membership requirements*
If you are interested in this position, please write a brief letter detailing how you would best serve the PCO as the board representative. Submit your letter to Farhana Basha at nominations@ecspco.org by June 25, 2010. The PCO Executive Committee will vote to fill this position from the pool of interested applicants.
*A Board of Trustees governs ECS and holds the charter that enables operation of the school. The Board is the official governing body of the school. While day-to-day operations and programs are managed by the Principal and other staff members, the Board of Trustees is responsible for overall policy and governance. The Board utilizes the following standing committees: Executive, Education, Finance and Governance. The Board also utilizes a Personnel Committee and a Diversity Working Group.
Board members are expected to attend at least 75% of meetings and to sit on at least one standing committee. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are public and are held at the school. Board members are also expected to participate in an annual retreat, and to attend school functions as their schedule reasonably allows.
Board Trustees of ECS are considered to be public officials under the State Ethics Law, which requires that annual disclosure forms be completed by all board members and kept on file in the school. The Board carries liability insurance coverage for its Board members and officers.
]]>
ECS Expansion Updatetag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.1012010-05-28T19:44:47Z2010-05-28T19:47:09ZAt the May 2010 PCO Meeting, Principal Jon McCann was present to discuss the school expansion, the effects of a split campus on ECS families, and next year's kindergarten accomodations. He provided answers to some frequently asked questions and they...ecspco
ECS Expansion Update ]]>
Lunch for Dinner at ECS - June 2tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.992010-05-24T15:57:59Z2010-05-24T15:59:27ZPreceding the Spring Concert on Wednesday, June 2, ECS will be serving lunch for dinner. Families and friends are welcome and encouraged to come and experience a typical ECS cafeteria offering.Pre-registration is required and space is limited. First come, first...ecspco Pre-registration is required and space is limited. First come, first served. Register online now.
All money raised from this fundraiser will be used to upgrade and improve the recess court behind the school this summer.
]]>
PCO Hoagie Sale: April 27-May 20tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.962010-04-27T17:53:36Z2010-04-27T17:59:00ZThe PCO will be holding its second hoagie sale over the next few weeks. The hoagies in this fundraiser are from Triangle Grill. All of the profits will support the 4th grade 3-day trip to McKeever Learning Center in Slippery...ecspco Download
a form to keep track of your sales.
]]>
Your Amazon.com purchase can support ECStag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.922010-04-19T17:53:15Z2010-04-19T17:54:55Zecspco
]]>
ECS Polo Shirts for Saletag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.912010-04-13T16:04:40Z2010-04-13T16:09:54Zecspco
We are now taking orders for polo shirts embroidered with the Imagine ECS logo. Available in light blue and navy in children's and adult sizes, these shirts conform to the school dress code and may be worn any day. The deadline for orders to be delivered at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year is May 6, 2010. Download the order form and size guide. ]]>
Spring Flower & Plant Sale 2010tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.882010-03-23T12:12:23Z2010-04-05T23:58:55Zecspco Order forms will be distributed in the April 7 Wednesday Folder or you can download the order form here.
Orders due April 21. Plant pick-up on May 7 (one day only between noon and 6 pm).
Volunteers Needed - Please contact Tara at deringor@yahoo.com if you are able to volunteer to help with the plant sale on Friday, May 7. If you could give an hour or two of your time we would be very grateful (we will need volunteers between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.). Thank you! ]]>
Sweater Drive: March 8-19, 2010tag:ecspco.org,2010:/pco_blog//1.872010-03-16T17:17:15Z2010-03-16T17:18:23ZGive a Sweater for a Neighbor?In honor of Mister Rogers' 81st birthday, the ECS PCO is collecting gently used sweaters to donate to local non-profits POWER and Dress for Success.any size (infant to adult) - any style (not just cardigan)Wear...ecspco
Give a Sweater for a Neighbor? In honor of Mister Rogers' 81st birthday, the ECS PCO is collecting gently used sweaters to donate to local non-profits POWER and Dress for Success.
any size (infant to adult) - any style (not just cardigan)
Wear a Sweater with a Friend? In conjunction with the sweater drive, ECS students may wear sweaters (any color) on March 19! (Other apparel must conform with the school dress code.)
]]>
PCO 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.
]]>
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.
Download a printable version of these guidelines ]]>
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
read | watch
]]>
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
parents@ecspco.org ]]>
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 ]]>
are now taking orders for polo shirts embroidered with the Imagine ECS logo. Available in light blue and navy in children's and adult sizes, these shirts conform to the school dress code and may be worn any day. The deadline for orders to be delivered at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year is May 6, 2010. Download the order form and size guide.