East China School District News
Every Child.Every Day
September 28, 2020
Important Dates to Remember
September 28 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m.
September 30 PLC Early Release for Elementary 1:30 p.m.
October 7 PLC Early Release for Elementary 1:30 p.m.
October 15 Half Day for HS/MS Students - HS/MS Parent Teacher Conferences
October 16 No School for All Students
October 26 Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m.
October 30 Half Day for Elementary Students
Update
Some of the features in this weeks newsletter:
* Updated COVID protocols from the St. Clair County Health Department (these are also now found on the ECSD website).
* Spotlight article on St. Clair High School
* Spotlight article on ECSD Little Explorers Preschool
* Congratulations to Marine City and St. Clair High school for being ranked within the best high schools in Michigan by the US News and World Report.
New Updated SCCHD COVID Protocol
A Peek at St. Clair High's New Normal
St. Clair High Guidance Counseling Staff is Amazing!
Saints Day 2020
Lunch Hour
Classrooms and Mask Breaks
9th Grade Orientation
Other New Normals
Little Explorers Preschool
Congratulations to Marine City & St. Clair High Schools !
Congratulations to both of these high schools on this outstanding recognition.
Front Line Worker Scholarships
Do you know of a high school graduate that was a front-line worker for at least 11 of 14 weeks between April 1-June 30? If so, they are eligible for scholarship money through the community college.
NEW STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Futures for Frontliners Scholarship Program.
What Is It?
Provides scholarships for Michiganders without college degrees who worked in frontline jobs in essential industries during the state COVID-19 shutdown in spring 2020.
Provides tuition-free access to public community colleges to earn an associate degree or industry-recognized certificate.
Uses federal funds to launch the program.
Two Pathways
Path 1: For frontline workers who have a high school degree (or equivalent).
Path 2: For frontline workers who need to complete a high school degree (or equivalent).
Eligibility Requirements
Be a Michigan resident. Worked in an essential industry (at least half time) for 11 of 14 weeks from April 1 to June 30, 2020. Have a high school diploma or equivalent. Have not have previously earned a degree.
Not be in default on a Federal student loan. Complete the Futures for Frontliners scholarship application by Dec. 31, 2020.
How to Apply
Application period: Sept.10-Dec. 31, 2020
Apply here → Scholarship Requirements
Apply to and be admitted to a Michigan public community college.
Enroll at least half time in a Pell-eligible program that leads to an associate degree or industry-recognized certificate.
Complete the current-year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Enroll and begin classes in the winter, spring, summer, or fall semester of 2021.
Give Your Child A Great Start!
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is a state funded preschool program for eligible children who will be four years old on or before September 1st. This program covers the key areas a child needs to be ready for Kindergarten. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now being accepted! The application and more information can be found by clicking on the links below:
Click the link below for additional information
http://sccresa.org/cms/one.aspx…
Click the link below for an online application
https://docs.google.com/…/1GYmnqXQlzntv1d3kadfXeE…/viewform…
For additional questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:
Chris Klecha, GSRP Enrollment Specialist
cklecha@ecsd.us
(810) 676-1010
Contact Information
Email: info@ecsd.us
Website: www.ecsd.us
Location: 1585 Meisner Road, East China, MI, USA
Phone: 810-676-1000
Facebook: facebook.com/EastChinaSchools