May 2009 Archives

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.

WQED's OnQ celebrates Earth Day with a look at a unique local charter school designed to educate children about the environment like never before. OnQ's Tonia Caruso takes us inside and outdoors to The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park.

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There are so many ways to support ECS through your everyday purchasing and recycling decisions. Thank you for allowing the PCO to supplement our fall and spring fundraisers through your participation in some of these ongoing programs, like recycling food wrappers through Terracycle, joining our organic coffee club, supporting ECS when you buy a membership to the Carnegie Museums and more. Download our fundraising flyer and share this info with family and friends who would like to support the school.

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