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Because ECFS is an intentional, mission-centered community \u2014 one we all chose and that chose us for our shared values \u2014 we believe conscience calls us to respond to a range of concerns and needs.<\/p>Email correspondence from Head of School Jessica Bagby and the ECFS Board of Trustees<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Monday March 30th – Head of School Jessica Bagby in conjunction with the board of trustees sent a community-wide email today, outlining a new initiative to support students and families who have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The virus has taken a significant toll on New York City in recent days and weeks, harming both the city\u2019s population and its economy. \u201cThe Orange United Fund<\/strong> is meant to help families whose circumstances have changed in recent weeks and may remain tenuous as we all live in some uncertainty about the days and months ahead,\u201d the letter read. The correspondence specifically notes that the fund will give aid to families who need \u201ctuition relief for the 2020-2021 school year or other support now to help bridge the gap associated with school costs, technology support and food insecurity.\u201d The email included donation information for the fund, and asked that community-members make contributions in order to \u201chelp every ECFS student continue to have access to the transformative educational experience [Fieldston] offers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correspondence also included positive reinforcement for the enormous efforts being made by both faculty and students to stay connected and continue to learn and grow under such extreme circumstances. \u201cWe are inspired by the ways members of our community are staying connected during these challenging and isolating times, shining a light on our strength,\u201d the letter read. Additionally, today was the first day of remote learning following spring break making the message particularly timely on the part of school leadership. The email closed with a statement of appreciation for the goodness of the Fieldston community and thanks for any and all continued support of ECFS, financial and otherwise. \u201cWe deeply appreciate our community\u2019s generosity throughout the school year and thank you for joining in this particular endeavor to support all of our students, both today and tomorrow, given the extraordinary circumstances,\u201d read the closing statement. Families who have been impacted economically by Covid-19 and wish to request grant can do so confidentially through an email account set up for the nascent Orange United Fund<\/strong>.

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