Escondido Charter High School

"Education Is Our Business"

CHARTER NOTES
Monday thru Wednesday, January 22 to January 24, 2007

Week 3

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!

Parents Mark Your Calendars:
The next Parent Advisory Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the library. This is sure to be a very informative meeting, as we will have Steve Schroeder of Steve Schroeder Financial Services, speaking on college financial planning. Look for flyers with additional information posted around campus and on the school's web site. See you there!

Attention Students:
Please see Ms. Escalona in the office if you did not receive an academic pin or the correct pin during the assembly. All students who earned a 3.5 or higher should have received an academic pin.

Spirit Week:
Attention students, there have been severe problems with the construction of the gym. These complications have left the workers discouraged and disappointed. The school is asking your help to boost their morale so that they will be able to begin the daunting task once again. To show your support for the construction team, your enthusiasm should be at its highest this week.

Monday - Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday - Professional Attire
Wednesday - Musical Instrument
Thursday - Liquid Day
Friday –
Freshmen: Reptiles
Sophomores: Birds
Juniors: Fish
Seniors: Mammals (except humans)

Your help in the lifting the workers' spirits is critical if the gym is to be completed. Thank you.

Leadership Development Opportunity:
All juniors interested in developing their leadership skills are invited to apply for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). Two juniors from ECHS will be selected to attend the 2007 RYLA Conference. The all-expenses paid leadership training program will be held in Idyllwild Pines from April 20 -April 22. Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with community leaders and other outstanding juniors from San Diego County. See Mr. Grady as soon as possible for details. Completed applications and a short essay are due no later than Friday, February 2.

Pygmalion:
Come see the production of George Bernard Shaw's famous play, "Pygmalion," presented by the Performing Arts Class. This is a classic show that is sure to please everyone. Performances will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, January 25-27, at 7:15 p.m. in the Library. Spread the word.

SAT PREP:
ECHS will offer an SAT Prep class after school from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, February 1. The course meets every Thursday and consists of eight sessions to help students prepare for all three sections of the SAT Reasoning Test: critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills. Interested students must sign up with Mr. Takagi in room E100. Students are required to purchase materials for the course. Since space is limited, juniors will have priority enrollment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Takagi.

Accounting Class:
Mr. Owen is conducting another accounting class starting February 5. The class is open to students, teachers and parents. The class will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. This class will cover basic accounting principles and how to set up a set of books for a small company. There is no cost for the class and all students receive a certificate of completion worthy of hanging on your “I love me wall” or showing to a prospective employer. Please call Mr. Owen if you have any questions at extension 154 or email him at lowen@echs.org. Hurry… the class is filling up fast!!

Winter Sports Pep Assembly:
There will be a winter sports pep assembly on Wednesday, January 24, during lunch on the commons. Come out and meet the members of each winter sports team and get fired up with the White Tiger cheerleaders! Go ECHS White Tigers!

Chess Club:
The Charter Chess Club will meet today in Ms. Rittenhouse's room (F203) at 3 p.m. Come and bring a friend! Become US Chess Federation rated!

CSF Applicants:
The new CSF member lists are now posted in the library and in the office. Congratulations to all of our new and returning members! The first meeting of the new semester will be Tuesday, January 30 at 12:30 p.m. in F-203.

NHS:
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is Bake Sale Day. Bring your baked goods, etc. to F-203. If you plan to serve at the sale, please arrive by 6:30 pm to set up.

NHS Officers:
Please meet in F-203 during lunch on Tuesday.

Boys’ Basketball:
Next scheduled games: Monday, January 22, ECHS vs. H-Town Academy, 4:30 PM, Lemon Grove Recreation Center. Tuesday, January 23, ECHS vs. Sun Valley Charter, 4:00 PM, Valley High School. Saturday, January 27, ECHS vs. SCY High, 8:15 PM, Encinitas Recreation Center. Go White Tiger cagers!

Girls’ Basketball:
Previous game results: Thursday, January 18- ECHS- 50- Christian Live Academy JV- 30! Next scheduled game: Friday, January 26, ECHS vs. Calvin Christian JV, 3:00 PM, Calvin Christian HS. TCP early release time will be 2:00 PM. Go White Tiger cagers!

Boys’ Soccer:
Previous game results: Wednesday, January 17, ECHS-3-Julian HS- 0. Next scheduled games: Wednesday, January 24, ECHS vs. The Christian School, 3:30 PM, ECHS soccer field. Friday, January 26, ECHS @ El Capitan HS, 6:30 PM. Go White Tiger soccer!

Girls’ Soccer:
Next scheduled game: Today, January 22, ECHS @ Sun Valley Charter School, 4:00 p.m. TCP students will be released at 2:30 PM. Friday, January 26, ECHS vs. Francis Parker JV, 3:30 PM, ECHS soccer field. Go White Tiger soccer!

Wrestling:
Previous tournament results: Wednesday, January 17, Mustang Bash @ San Dieguito Academy- First place- Caleb Hofseth, Caleb Stanton. Second place- Dillon Lentz, Anthony Vidal. Third place- Travis Rivera, John Oliveira. Next scheduled events: ECHS @ Guajome Park Academy, 5:00 PM. Saturday, January 27, ECHS at the La Costa Canyon HS Freshmen Tournament. Go White Tiger wrestlers!

Coming Events:
Tuesday (1/23), Parent Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Student Union
Wednesday (1/31), Board of Directors Meeting (TCP Lottery), 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday (1/31), Modified Day, Student Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday (2/8), End of First Grading Period
Friday (2/9), Lincolns Birthday Holiday, School Closed