ECS - Friday Flyer 03.19.21

PICS OF THE WEEK

Kindergarteners completed a STEM chain building project. They worked in teams to create each color of the rainbow and then put it all together as a class team building project!

7th graders created food projects and presented them to their class to demonstrate what they have learned about African landforms in Social Studies!

3rd graders experimented with marshmallow shooters for a hands-on science lesson demonstrating forces and motion.

LITERACY WEEK AT EAST CAMPUS

Kindergarten-5th Grade Spring Literacy Week

is just around the corner from

Monday, March 29th to Thursday, April 1st!

ALL ECS FAMILIES are invited to support our growing library at ECS! You can shop online March 30-April 12th by clicking the button below. Browse a huge selection of books for everyone, from preschool to adults!

Shop Online Scholastic Book Store to Support ECS!

Students in K-5 will celebrate literacy all week

with these special themes and events:

Monday 3/29: Dr. Seuss Whoville Hair Day

Create your craziest hair for a "hairlarious" tribute to children's author, Dr. Seuss

Tuesday 3/30: Kindness Ties us Together Day

Students may wear any type of tie (bow tie, Bolo ties, or regular neck ties). Also students or classrooms will do a random act of kindness in honor of the book,

Let’s Be Kind.

Wednesday 3/31: DEAR Day

At exactly 8:30 a.m. all K-5 classes will "Drop Everything And Read" for 15 minutes.

Thursday 4/1: Goodnight Moon Day

Wear pajamas to school!

PARENT TEACHER FELLOWSHIP

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK - April 5th-9th

We can't believe it is almost spring break! This year is flying by and summer will be here before we know it. Bring on the sunshine!! We have been actively planning the Staff Appreciation Week. This is definitely a year for the staff to be showered in LOVE!!

The theme for this year is "THE VACATION THEY DIDN'T GET TO TAKE!" Click the link below to see what is being planned and how you get help bless the staff at each campus! Contact PTF President, Erin Beeler, with questions.

Details & Sign-ups for SAW Plans at All Campuses

IN-PERSON PTF MEETING!

We are excited to have an in-person meeting scheduled on April 27th at 6:45 p.m. in Room 101 at Epworth Campus! All PTF members are encouraged to attend as we discuss the past year and introduce the new team of officers for the 21/22 school year! Contact PTF President, Erin Beeler, with questions.

ECS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We have the following openings for teaching positions in the 21/22 school year and are currently accepting applications:

6th Grade ELA
6th Grade Social Studies
7th Grade Science & Bible
7th Grade ELA & Bible
8th Grade Science & Bible
7th & 8th Grade Spanish (part-time)
Middle & High School Music & Choir

All teachers are required to hold (or able to obtain) Indiana and ACSI teaching licenses. For more information including process and requirements to apply, visit our website at the link below.

21/22 JOB OPENINGS AT ECS

ECS FINE ARTS

ECS Fine & Performing Arts Summer Camps are BACK....with more selections offered than ever before! Click on the link below for details about art, choir, and band camps for students entering grades K-12 in the upcoming 21/22 school year!

Details and Registration for Fine & Performing Arts Camps

ECS Youth Choir Outreach Camp for incoming 7th-12th grade students - This is an outreach serving and singing camp that will be held July 19-24. This camp has been life changing for many teens in our area and we are excited to offer it again! Deadline to register is June 30.

Details and Registration for Youth Choir Outreach Camp

We are excited to offer a summer Aladdin Jr. Camp and Performance for our previous CAST members only since their performance opportunity was cancelled last Spring. Deadline to register is May 31.

Aladdin Jr. Summer Camp Registration

ECS Performing Arts is excited to announce that they will be having their first in-person concert this year! On Thursday, May 13 at 6:30PM, the ECS Spring Instrumental & Choral Concert will be held at the Victory Theater in downtown Evansville. This incredible opportunity has been made possible through Moore Music.

During this semester, ECHS has been offering its first Applied Guitar Course with teacher, Ermil Wilhite. Students are given a more conservatory approach in this learning environment with small group and individualized instruction in a supported setting. A special thanks to Pastor Danny Barr and EUMC for hosting our Performing Arts classes this year. It has been a great partnership that we look forward to continuing as we see growth and opportunity for our Performing Arts programs.

Visit the link below to enjoy the Virtual Art Show through Artsonia Museum featuring artwork from Cullen and Epworth students.

Virtual Art Display of 6th-12th Grade Art Students

ECS ATHLETICS

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS ARE BACK!

We are excited to again be offering 13 different camps this summer for boys and girls entering 1st-8th grades! Click the button below for the registration form and camp dates. You will need to register each child for each camp separately. Remember when signing your child up this will be for the grade they will be entering this August. The charge will go on your account the Friday before the camp. Registrations for most camps are due the Friday before the camp begins. Some camps will be ordering shirts, it is important to sign up for those earlier!

Summer Sports Camps Info & Registration Link

21/22 CHEERLEADING FOR GRADES 5-8 & HIGH SCHOOL

Incoming 5th grade girls (current 4th grade) can participate in Spirit Cheerleading, which is a no-cut sport. There will be an opportunity to tryout for the Elementary Competitive Cheer Team in October. Girls registering for the Spirit Team will need to attend sessions April 5-7 from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the Epworth Campus Commons.

Incoming 6th-8th grade girls (current 5th-7th grade) can participate in Spirit and/or Middle School Competitive Cheerleading. Spirit Cheer is a no-cut sport, and the Competitive Cheer Team has tryouts. Tryouts for the Spirit and Competitive Teams will be April 5-7 from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the Epworth Campus Commons.

Incoming 9th-12th grade girls (current 8th-11th grade) can participate in High School Cheerleading. This team will perform at high school boys' basketball games, pep assemblies, exhibitions in the city, and competitions, including FCC Nationals in Orlando, Florida! Tryouts for the high school team will be April 8, 9, and 12 from 3:45-5:15 in the Epworth campus Commons.

PARENT MEETING FOR ALL GRADES: Interested participants should also attend a parent meeting with one parent. The 5th-8th grade team meeting is at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, April 5. The High School Team meeting is at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 8. If there is a conflict, or if you have any questions, please email Coach Shaw.

Info & sign ups for incoming 5th-8th grade cheer try-outs

Info & sign ups for incoming High School cheer try-outs

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19

It is important that all COVID-related situations continue to be reported to campus principals or campus health coordinators, even during virtual learning. Quarantine timelines can span anywhere from 7 to 24 days or more, so even when a family experiences COVID over a brief virtual school period or school break, student quarantines do not necessarily end when school resumes. Please contact campus principals or campus health coordinators to report any of the following: 1) Students experiencing COVID symptoms; 2) Household members experiencing COVID symptoms.

COVID SCREENING GUIDE FOR PARENTS - Every morning, parents should utilize this daily screening tool from the Indiana State Department of Health to determine whether or not to send your child to school.

Screening Tool for Parents

COVID LINE FOR REPORTING - We have a dedicated phone line at ECS for reporting a positive COVID case in your family. If an ECS student or immediate family member receives a positive COVID test result, we're asking that you call the following number: 812-470-5423. That phone will be monitored by a rolling member of our administrative staff who will instruct you on next steps.

ISDH Parent Guide for COVID-19