The Principal's Pen

There will not be a Principal's Pen on the week of December 9th.

On behalf of the EC Lion Cubs, thank you to everyone who donated the MANY non-perishable food items for the recent drive. The number of items donated was overwhelming! All of the items were delivered to local families throughout the area and helped to make the Thanksgiving holiday a bit brighter.

This time of the year, families are often curious how they can help others in our school community. A Sign-up Genius has been created allowing families and staff to donate gift cards for either grocery or department stores. The gift cards will be provided to various EC families who are in need.

Please deliver to the office or send in with your child by December 11, 2024. Happy Holidays!

Questions? Please reach out to Mrs. Morgan, EC Guidance Counselor at JMorgan@ojrsd.net

The holiday break for students and staff begins on Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st. School resumes on Thursday, January 2nd.

Progress reports for the 1st trimester will go live this Friday afternoon. The reports will be available in Skyward for viewing, downloading, or printing. Look for a separate email sent later this week when they are accessible.

From Citadel: At Citadel Credit Union, we’re committed to serve those who work every day to build a better future for us all. That’s why every year we honor outstanding teachers across the Greater Philadelphia area in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. Submit your nominations by January 15, 2025.

How to Submit a Nomination:

All too often, teachers are unsung heroes. If you know a staff member who goes above and beyond the call of duty, share their story and how they’ve impacted your life or a student’s life. You can submit a written nomination form online.

Did you know that you can translate the Principal's Pen into almost any language? This feature also works on the mobile version!

Here's how:

1. Click on the Translate button:

This button can be found at the top of the emailed newsletter.

2. Access the Translation and ADA bar:

On the top of the page, you'll see the ADA and Translation features. To translate your newsletter, click on the Translate button and choose your desired language.

Surprise your star performer with a stunning bouquet while supporting our Playground Improvement Fund! 🌟

Pre-order by Tuesday, December 3rd at Midnight to guarantee your blooms, and we’ll have them waiting for you at the concert on Thursday night. 🌹💐

🎶 Choose Your Perfect Arrangement:

• 🌹 1 Dozen Roses: $20

• 🌹 6 Roses: $10

• 🌸 6 Carnations: $5

A limited supply will also be available for pre-sale, so don’t miss your chance to make the night extra special.

✨ ORDER HERE and let their music bloom! 🎶

Get ready to sleigh the season with festive fun! 🛷 Our beloved Holiday Shop returns to 5 Below from Friday, December 6th, to Sunday, December 15th! 🎄🎉

🛍️ Shop Your Way:

• Perfect gifts for family, friends, and even yourself!

• Student and family shopping made simple—on your schedule, your style!

• Don’t miss our special ECPTO Wrapping Event on Sunday, December 15th! After shopping to your heart’s content, let us help make your gifts sparkle with beautiful wrapping—right in the store! 🎀

Keep an eye out for flyers coming home soon, but get ready to jingle all the way to 5 Below for a shopping experience full of holiday cheer. Let’s make the season merry, bright, and full of delightful surprises! 🌟🎄

🐔Chick-fil-A Spirit Night: December 17th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🍕 Pizza Bingo: January 10th, 2025, doors will open at 5:15 for dinner and Bingo promptly starting at 6:00 pm!

We invite all families to join us for our next PTO meeting on **Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm** in the Innovation Lab. Come meet other parents, learn more about what we have planned, and find out how you can get involved. We changed the date of the meeting to not coincide with the Strings Concert.

We are always open and available to chat! Have questions? Thoughts you want to share? Touch base with us…

Facebook: click here

Email: EastCoventryPTO@gmail.com

December:

• ECPTO Meeting: Tuesday, December 3rd at 7PM (Revised date)
• EC Chorus Concert: Thursday, December 5th
• Trimester 1 Progress Reports are Available: Friday, December 6th
• Elementary Band Concert: Tuesday, December 10th
• ECPTO Holiday Shoppe at Five Below: Friday, December 6th through Monday, December 16th
• ECPTO Holiday Shoppe at Five Below Wrapping event 12-3 PM: Sunday, December 15th
• Elementary Strings Concert: Tuesday, December 17th
• ECPTO Chik Fil a Spirit Night (App orders only): December 17th

• Winter Break: Monday, December 23rd through Thursday, January 1st
  
  

January:

• School resumes: Thursday, January 2nd
• ECPTO Pizza Bingo: Friday, January 10th
• ECPTO Meeting: Tuesday, January 14th at 7PM
• ECPTO Pizza Bingo:Friday, January 17th (Snow date)
• Schools Closed: Monday, January 20th