March 2010 Archives

The ECS Spring Flower & Plant Sale is back in time for Mother's Day and Spring planting! Flats of annual bedding flowers, a variety of beautiful hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs and spectacular patio planters will be available from the same vendor that Phipps Conservatory uses (so the plants will be fantastic!). You do not need to be a gardener to enjoy these plants... we have hanging baskets, pots and planters to brighten any space!

Order forms will be distributed in the April 7 Wednesday Folder or you can download the order form here.

NEW: Order online today and pay via Paypal!

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!

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.)

Contact drives@ecspco.org with questions.  Thank you!

All 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 PCO
Download sale list for recording sales to neighbors, co-workers, etc.

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