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Early Learning Center information
Address: 372 Church St.
Phone: 845-451-4721
Principal: Colleen Hardiman, chardiman@poughkeepsieschools.org
Main office hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School hours: 8:20 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Enrollment: 465 (2019-2020)
Staff: 100
School nurse: 845-451-4744
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Guest readers provide voices for ELC's Read Across America program
District staff and City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison helped make this year’s Read Across America at Early Learning Center special by reading virtually to students.
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Principal's Feb. 18 Fireside Chat presentations/Presentaciones del Chat Fireside del 18 de febrero del Director
Slides from Principal Colleen Hardiman's Feb. 18, 2021, Fireside Chat are available online now.
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Pick up authorization form available
In order to let someone else pick up your child from school, the Early Learning Center must have an authorization filled out and signed by the child's parent or guardian.
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Principal's Hybrid Informational Meeting
Welcome to the Hybrid Model at the Early Learning Center
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Barnes & Noble hosts ELC fundraiser
If books, calendars, music, movies, journals or magazines are on holiday gift lists, supporters of the Poughkeepsie City School District can obtain them at Barnes & Noble Poughkeepsie and help complete the Early Learning Center library project.
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Donation of masks helps districts
When the hybrid instructional model launches and students return to the Early Learning Center they’ll have plenty of masks to wear thanks to the Black Child Development Institute Mid-Hudson Affiliate.
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Parent Update Letter/Carta de Actualización para Padres- 3.5.21
Important Bilingual Letter from the Superintendent/Importante Carta Bilingüe del Superintendente - Desplácese hacia abajo.
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COVID-19 closures explained: Why, when it happens
As Poughkeepsie School District continues to innovate our approach to deepening our impact on student learning during the pandemic, ensuring the safety and wellness of students and PCSD employees remains one of the four guiding principles adhered to.
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Pathways to Success provides future focus
Poughkeepsie City School District kicked off a new Saturday Morning Lights program Feb. 27 at Poughkeepsie High School. Pathways to Success aims to help expose students in grades 7-12 to careers, college and vocational training. Space is still available.
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District meets, makes progress toward goals
Amid a plethora of complications associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that school districts across the country are contending with, Poughkeepsie City School District staff continue to make great strides in strengthening the district’s impact on student achievement.
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Culture Shock celebrates Black History virtually
Poughkeepsie High School’s performing arts group, Culture Shock, celebrated Black History Month with a virtual performance this year due to COVID-19.
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Event shares career opportunities, hope with women
Young ladies at Poughkeepsie High School were given the opportunity to get some career advice, hope and inspiration Feb. 19 during the first ever STEM Goes Red event from the American Heart Association’s Dutchess/Ulster region.
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Students’ return is welcome sound to all
Poughkeepsie schools were abuzz with activity as all students began in-person learning Monday after delays caused by ice and snow.
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Bus drivers keep our students moving, safe
During what could be National School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, we wanted to take a moment to thank all Poughkeepsie City School District drivers and transportation workers for their efforts to get our students to and from school.
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Creation of reserve funds would help district in future
Interim Chief Operations Officer Bill Hogan recommended the Poughkeepsie City School District take additional steps toward multiyear financial planning Wednesday and establish three new reserve funds: one for future retirement costs (ERS and TRS), one for capital improvements, and the last for repairs.
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Aspiring Leadership Program aims to develop leaders
District leadership is in the planning stages of developing an aspiring leaders program to provide opportunities for teachers, supervisors, coordinators, and assistant principals who are interested in expanding their capacity and understanding of effective school turnaround leadership.
