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Escondido Charter High School
"Education Is Our Business"
Charter Notes
Monday thru Wednesday, September 11 to 13, 2006
Week 5
ISPE (TCP):
ISPE logs are due. Logs will not be accepted after Wednesday. All ISPE logs,
essays, and contracts should be placed in the basket in the Library! Fall
Sports and ISPE:
If you are playing a fall sport (football, cross country, or volleyball)
and complete the season, you will earn 5 PE credits for your participation.
As it is difficult to complete the requirements for both a sport and ISPE
at the same time, fall sports participants are advised to drop ISPE. In
order to drop ISPE, a parent must contact Mrs. McCrory via e-mail (kmccrory@echs.org)
or phone (737-3154) to request the drop from ISPE. Students playing a
fall sport will remain enrolled in ISPE until parent notification to drop
the course is received.
SPIRIT WEEK:
Ever wanted to dress-up as something you’re not? Now’s your
chance: This week is Spirit Week! If you come dressed-up in the day's
spirit theme, you’ll get a reward!
Monday: Patriotic Day
Tuesday: Transportation Day
Wednesday: Greek/Roman Day
Thursday: Food Day
Friday: Fairy Tale Day
End of Grading Period:
Friday, September 15 marks the end of the first grading period. Progress
reports will be distributed on Wednesday, September 20.
Patriots Day Assembly:
There will be an assembly today to commemorate Patriots Day. All students
and staff are requested to assemble on the athletic field at 2:00 p.m.
for the ceremony.
Note: All students are requested to wear red, white, and blue on Patriots
Day! The schedule for the Patriots Day assembly is attached.
Support Our Troops:
For the next six weeks, TCP will be involved in a fundraiser in conjunction
with Blue Star Mothers of America to raise money that will be used by
military personal serving over seas for postage during the holidays. The
fundraiser begins today, September 11 and will end on Veterans Day. The
fundraiser will take place in the first period classes. The class that
raises the most money will win a pizza party during lunch.
PSAT Exam:
The PSAT Exam will be administered this year on Saturday, October 21 in
the ECHS Library. All college bound juniors are encouraged to take the
PSAT Exam, an excellent opportunity to prepare for the SAT and possibly
enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Registration this week
(9/11-9/15) is limited to juniors. Sophomores will be permitted to register
beginning Monday, 9/18. See Mrs. McCrory in the library to register. Payment,
$12 cash (exact change) or check (made payable to ECHS) must be provided
at the time of registration. ILP students can also see Mrs. Endermann
in the library to register. Space is limited to the first 75 students
who register, so don’t delay, sign up today!
Awards Assembly:
An assembly to recognize students who earned honor roll status for the
second semester of last school year will be held on Friday, September
15. All students should assemble on the Commons at 2:00 p.m. Congratulations
to all the honor roll students!
Note: The schedule for the awards assembly is attached.
College Applications:
All seniors received an updated copy of their transcript to assist in
filling out college applications. Begin working on your applications well
in advance of the deadlines, November 30 for California State Universities
(CSU) and University of California (UC) campuses. Private college application
deadlines vary between November and February. To begin working on an application
for a CSU campus, visit www.csumentor.edu. To begin working on an application
for UC campus, visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergraduate.html.
WANTED!!! The Parent Advisory Board and Athletics are looking
for people who want to have fun! Come to our "Western Round up the
Funds" Annual Dinner/Auction Fundraiser, September 29 at 6:30 on
the Commons. A mighty delicious barbecue dinner will be provided by Hunter's
Steakhouse. Tickets are only 15 bucks, but hurry 'cause after September
22 they're 20 bucks. Get your tickets at the main office or watch for
cowboy folk selling 'em after school. Make checks payable to ECHS PAB.
Auction Items/Volunteers:
Do you or your company have items to donate to our school's Silent or
Live Auction? Knock off two birds with one stone - if you donate an item
it helps our school and it gets you some good will publicity. Items are
being accepted until September 22. The PAB still needs a few volunteers,
please help us by donating a little of your time. For more info call Belinda
Oberle (PAB president) 760-291-1422.
CSF:
Election time is here! Please come by Ms. Rittenhouse’s room during
lunch or after school between Thursday the 7 and Monday the 11 to receive
your ballot for CSF officers. Voting closes at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September
14. The next all-member meeting will be held Tuesday, September 19 at
12:30 p.m.
NHS:
The next all-member meeting will be September 12 at 12:30 p.m. in room
F-203. Escondido Humane Society Volunteer Coordinator Micki Hickox will
be our guest speaker. All interested students are invited to attend.
Cross Country:
The ECHS cross country team will compete in the Torrey Pines Coastal Fun
Run on Tuesday, September 12 at 3:30 p.m. TCP cross country members will
be released from class at 2:30 p.m. Go White Tigers!
Football:
This week the ECHS White Tiger football team will travel to Noli Indian
School in San Jacinto (Hemet area) for their game. The game starts at
3:30 p.m. TCP football players and cheerleaders will be released from
class at 12:30 p.m. for the game. Go White Tiger football!
Girls’ Volleyball:
The first girls’ volleyball game against the Christian Life Academy
will be held on Tuesday, September 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the YMCA in Escondido
(located on Broadway). The next game will be held on Thursday, September
14, at Calvin Christian High School at 3:15 p.m. There will be an early
release time for TCP students of 2:30 p.m.
Girls’ Basketball:
There will be an informational meeting for all girls interested in playing
basketball this year. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12
at 6:30 p.m. in room C-201. Parents and students are invited. We will
discuss the season’s requirements and expectations. Contact Chris
Keyser (760-745-8417) or Jay Luce (760-518-0951) for more information.
Chess Club:
Join the ECHS Chess Club or just come up and enjoy a match! The chess
club meets every Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in F-203.
Coming Events:
Monday (9/11), Patriots Day Assembly, 2:00 p.m., The Commons
Friday (9/15), End of Grading Period
Friday (9/15), Awards Ceremony, 2:00 p.m., Commons
Wednesday (9/20), Teacher In-Service, Student Dismissal 2:00 p.m., Library
Wednesday (9/27), Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Library
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