Dear Friends of Erie Elementary Charter School:

With our second annual report, we would like to take this opportunity, along with our students, parents, faculty and board of directors, to thank each of you who have had a part in assisting us establish a school that is now providing superior public education to 161 children. We are particularly grateful to long time supporters of Erie Neighborhood House who were confident about this new venture since the beginning and chose to invest in our school.

Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS) is a separate not for profit corporation with its own governing structure and budget.  EECS is no longer eligible to receive special public and private grant funds available to new schools during their first two years of operation. As we continue to add a new grade each year and enrollment grows, the per student funding amount from Chicago Public Schools for charter schools is significantly less than the per student amount allocated to existing traditional public schools.  Therefore, it becomes even more critical that we renew the commitment of our supporters.  

We strongly believe in the merits of EECS, its commitment to providing two teachers in every classroom from kindergarten to third grade, and to setting children on a solid path to academic achievement.  Please be aware that in the near future you will also receive Erie Neighborhood House’s annual report.  Don’t be confused, they are separate organizations, and we welcome your support of either or both.  We are counting on your continued investment in the school’s future and its positive outcomes.

Sincerely,

Kenneth Perkins                              Ricardo Estrada