Upcoming Events

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November:​
11: Veteran's Day - School Closed
13: Senator Tom Carper APEX IMPACT Speaker Series
13: PTO Meeting @ 6:00pm
14: 5th / 6th Field Trip
15: Staff Professional Dev (No school for Students)
19: Meetings - Finance / Board @ 6:00pm
25-29: Thanksgiving Break - School Closed

December:​
3: Cookies with Santa @ 4-7pm
6: Vision Plan / Report Card Conferences (No school for Students)
17: Meetings - Finance / Board @ 6:00pm
23-1/2/2020: Winter Break - School Closed

January:
​3: Staff Professional Dev (No school for Students)
6: Staff Professional Dev (No school for Students)
20: MLK Holiday - School Closed
​22: Meetings - Finance/ CBOC / Board @ 4:00pm
31: Staff Professional Dev (No school for Students)

Enrollment Updates

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New APEX Honors  Program at ESCS - [Link: APEX Application]
An exciting new program for talented students is featured at EastSide Charter School this year.  High performing students are often overlooked. Students who have the capacity to go beyond the state assessment and compete on a higher level should be given every tool necessary to succeed. To ensure that top performing students reach their peak, we have created the APEX Honors Program. Please check out the flyer, below; and then click this link to access the Application to be a part of the APEX Program.

(Click flyer to enlarge)

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2019-20 Open Enrollment

Be sure to obtain or hold your child(ren)’s place as a part of the magic at ESCS. The 2019-2020 school year promises to be the best one yet for your children at ESCS! We invite all of our scholars to return to grow through the wonderful education and programs provided by the School.  And we invite all new students to join the Eagles.  Please contact the school office to enroll.  Phone: (302) 762-5834

Click Below To Launch Online Application

Application for New Students

Intent to Return Form

​Enrollment Referral Incentives - [Link: Enrollment Form]
We are continuing our tradition of enrollment incentives. Our school seeks enrollment of incredible students for the 2019-20 school year. If you are referring a new family/student(s), please use the link above to provide information for the students you are helping to enroll at our school.

Once the child has been fully enrolled we will reach out to you regarding the incentives.  Alternatively, enrollees’ families may call Enrollment Coordinator Maritza Ramos @ 302.762.5834; or can reach us through enrollment@escs.K12.de.us.
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Latest News

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Join the PTO
Take a role in your child’s education. Meet School Board members. Connect with other parents. Learn about fundraisers. For further details, please contact Ms. Ramos in the main office – 302-762-5834. 

A Holiday VIP is coming to ESCS
Santa will be coming to visit EastSide on Tuesday, December 3rd, from 4 - 7 PM.  Families can also come for a special storytelling by Santa from 3:30 – 4 PM with cookies for children.  Holiday photo packages by Harrison Studios will be available for purchase on the day of the event.  Cookies with Santa is free and open to the public.  You can learn more by signing up on our Facebook page.

LiveSchool
We’re excited to be using the LiveSchool application school-wide this year!  Even better than ClassDojo, LiveSchool provides our school with so many features and abilities that we’re happy to share with you. You and your students can access their “bank account” at home and determine awards that your child would like to purchase from the SOAR STORE using credits earned through LiveSchool. Paychecks will be coming home every week on Thursdays. They should be signed and returned to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday morning. Please download the “LiveSchool Parent App” on any home device to log in!

School Sports 2019-2020
Any student who would like to play a fall, winter or spring sport in Middle School MUST have a DIAA physical that is dated after April 1, 2019 to be able to participate. To avoid any delay in participating, please submit them now, or make the necessary doctor appointments to get the needed DIAA physical. Your Middle School child will NOT be allowed to participate without one. If you have any questions or need the DIAA form please contact Nurse Dottie at 302-762-5834 ext. 108.

Weather Delays and Closing
Please check the school’s facebook page to get instant updates in school delays and closings. Also you can check the state site for closings at: https://schoolclosings.delaware.gov. An automated blast will also be sent out to all families. Please contact the main office if you are not receiving emails or phone calls.

Cellphone Policy
Student cellphones must be away and turned off—not silent.  To keep our community academically focused, it’s important to prioritize learning and avoid possible distractions.  If a phone is seen (whether in use or not), it will be confiscated by an adult and kept with your student’s grade-level dean or leader.  Only a parent/guardian can pick up a cellphone after dismissal.  If you need to communicate any messages to your child, please call the office at (302) 762-5834.  We have systems in place to ensure that all messages can be relayed quickly and efficiently!  We appreciate your understanding and commitment in this initiative.
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Temporary Transportation Changes
This form is to be completed if your student’s transportation needs to be changed temporarily.  Please be as specific as possible when completing the form.  All changes must be submitted by noon.

FILL OUT FORM

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​Fridays This School Year
For parents making plans for the 2019-2020 school year… In past years EastSide has dismissed students at midday on Fridays to permit teacher training. This 2019-2020 school year teacher training will be scheduled differently (which may require some school closings, see calendar). EastSide will be open for full days on Fridays, with dismissal beginning at 2:30 pm.  Please consult the School Year Calendar (click here) for specifics of all school closures.

Order Your ESCS Yearbook Today! - [Link: Order Form]

New Bus Schedule - [Link: Bus Schedule]  [Link: Bus Change Form]
EastSide parents:  The new 2019-2020 Bus Schedule for all ESCS students in now available. It may be reached through the Bus Schedule link above or by clicking the Bus button at the bottom of this page or the Bus Schedule button on the Parents page (reachable through the Parents drop-down above).  Please note … to modify busing for your child(ren), you must complete the Bus Change Form link above.

Collegiate Attire
On the last Friday of the month, students may wear a college shirt with their uniform pants. 

Fans of Eagles Sports
Keep up with the exploits of the EastSide Charter Eagles on their new website … www.escssports.com.   The site provides schedules and other notes of  interest on the Eagles.  Check back often to get information on rescheduling of games etc.  The sports website can also be reached through the green Clubs/Sports Schedules button on this page or the Athletics navigation tab,   And, we will now have concessions at all home games  -  Thursdays are game days at ESCS.
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School Uniforms
​Uniforms are available for purchase at the ESCS main office starting Monday 8/7 between the hours of 10am and 1pm.  Please make sure your child has their correct attire for the year.  All students in black pants, K-4 = Green shirt, 5-8 = Grey shirt. 

Thankful
​The staff at EastSide is thankful for the commitment and support of our parents to our school and their children today and every day. Our work would not be possible without the hard work and dedication parents provide in ensuring their children are cared for and come to school ready to learn each day. We appreciate our partnership with families in this journey as well as the trust our families have placed in us to have their children in our care each day. Thank you for all that you do!

Parent Bulletins
Please read the Parent Bulletin every Friday night as it is part of your child’s homework.  This form of communication is very important for us to be successful and for you to be informed of upcoming events at the school.

Bus Schedules

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School Bus Schedules & Transportation Information

Meals Program

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All ESCS students receive free meals. We encourage families to take advantage of this special program. Our meals: contain no pork, peanut or seafood products, use only whole grains, come with 1% white and fat free flavored milk and fresh fruit with every meal.

We have created a custom site for our ESCS food service department. You will find it to be an all-inclusive user friendly Nutrition website for students, parents and staff. Please click the School Meals button to access the new food portal and the Food Menus button to view the monthly meal menus.

School Meals

Food Menus