Escondido Charter High School

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CHARTER NOTES
Monday thru Wednesday, April 23 to 25, 2007

Week 15

STAR Testing (TCP):
California STAR testing for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take place this week, April 23 through Thursday, April 26. The STAR consists of a series of exams in English, mathematics, social science, and science called the California Standards Tests (CST). TCP students will test in their first period classroom from 8:05 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. Students will then attend classes according to a modified bell schedule with dismissal at 2:55 p.m.
Note: The modified schedule is attached. TCP teachers are reminded to review the schedule with their Blended students.

Senior Exhibition:
Seniors are reminded that the Senior Exhibition is Friday, April 27. Seniors will work on their portfolios and presentations during the week of STAR testing. Students will report to a specific room each day during the testing period. On Monday, April 23 all seniors are to report to room D202 (library) at 8:05 a.m.
Note: On Tuesday, April 24, a guest speaker will work with the seniors to help them prepare their presentations. Students must report to the library on Tuesday for the presentation breakout session. Students should have the rough draft of their presentations ready to go by Tuesday!

Rock Climbing:
Stressed after STAR testing? ASB presents an evening of relaxation and rock climbing at Solid Rock in San Marcos on April 26 from 4:45 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be on sale during lunch every day this week for only $7! Tickets will not be sold at the door. In addition, a waiver form will be given to you at the time of ticket purchase; this MUST be signed and brought to Solid Rock. No waiver, no entry! Since rock climbing can work up an appetite, pizza will be for sale. Come and join us!

San Diego County College Expo:
The San Diego County College Expo, a day filled with practical tips and information on how to prepare for college, will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Point Loma Nazarene University. Representatives from community colleges and four year universities will be on hand to provide expert advice about the college search and preparation process. Visit www.collegeexpo.org for more detailed information.

Summer Employment Opportunity:
The Wild Animal Park is hosting a job fair this Thursday, April 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Westfield North County Shopping Mall. If you are interested in being hired for summer employment at The Wild Animal Park you won’t want to miss this event. Interested students should pick up a flyer with detailed information in the Library or Main Office.

Cheerleaders and Friends Interested in Relay-for-Life:
There is a mandatory meeting this Wednesday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. on the field for Midnight Madness volunteers. If you cannot attend this meeting you must see Ms. Wood prior to the Relay-for-Life event or you will not be able to participate in the Midnight Madness events. Please bring all requested supplies to the meeting.
007 Prom: If there are any students who were unable to purchase their tickets during the scheduled weeks, please contact Mrs. Childs directly in C100 in order to purchase tickets for $70. Come buy your ticket so you won’t miss this night to remember!
Note: ILP students, please continue to give Prom packets to Ms. Brooks in the main office rather than contacting Mrs. Childs directly.
Staff and Parents: The 2007 Prom Committee of Escondido Charter High School requests the honor of your presence at “Diamonds are Forever” on May 12, 2007 from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at the Bristol Hotel in downtown San Diego. We need chaperones in order to ensure the success of Prom 2007. Your prompt reply would be most helpful. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Soule at (760) 737-3154 x250 or lsoule@echs.org.

NHS:
Elections are coming! Make sure you attend the next NHS meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:30 p.m. to make an informed vote. Graduating members also need to turn in orders for stoles.

Relay for Life:
The online fundraising contest ends tomorrow, April 24. The top online fundraiser for the week will receive a $50 gift card of his or her choice.

Join the dance team!
There will be a meeting on Monday, April 30 for all students interested in joining the dance team. The meeting will be held in B202 at 3:00 p.m. Students will receive information about the team, audition, and summer dance team camp. See Miss Anzalone in room G102 if you cannot make the meeting or have any questions.

Baseball:
Previous game results: Thursday, April 19, Tri-City Christian-13-ECHS-1. Upcoming games: Today, April 23, ECHS JV vs. Santa Fe Christian JV, 3:00 p.m., Hidden Valley Middle School. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, ECHS @ Army/Navy Academy, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26, ECHS vs. Santa Fe Christian, 4:00 p.m., Calvin Christian HS. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Go White Tiger baseball!

Softball:
Upcoming games: Monday, April 23, ECHS @ Tri-City Christian, 4:00 PM. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, Santa Fe Christian vs. ECHS, 4:00 p.m., Washington Park. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Go White Tiger softball!

Track:
Congratulations to all the track runners who set personal records at the track meet against Canyon Crest and Tri-City Christian on Thursday, April 19. Next meet: Thursday, April 26, ECHS and LJCDS at Francis Parker HS, 3:30 p.m. TCP release time will be 2:00 p.m. Go White Tiger track stars!

Golf: Previous match results:
Thursday, April 19, ECHS-251-Army/Navy-265 (2nd win of the season?). This week’s schedule: Monday, April 23: JV- ECHS vs. Calvin Christian, 4:00 p.m., Reidy Creek; Varsity- ECHS vs. Bishops, 4:00 p.m., Eagle Crest. Tuesday, April 24: JV- ECHS vs. SDA, 4:00 p.m., Oaks North. Varsity- Practice Round/Course maintenance, 3:30 p.m., Eagle Crest. Wednesday, April 25: Varsity- ECHS vs. SDA, 3:00 p.m., Encinitas Ranch. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26: JV- Practice Round with parents, 3:30 p.m., Reidy Creek. Varsity- ECHS vs. Calvin Christian, 4:00 p.m., Eagle Crest. Go White Tiger golfers!

Football Spring Training:
Football Spring Training practices will be held from Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18, and Monday, May 21-Friday, May 25, on the ECHS soccer field. All participants must turn in their athletic handbook paperwork to Coach Rea, in order to participate in these practices. Contact Coach Brose for more information. Go White Tiger football!

Coming Events:
Monday-Thursday (4/23-4/26), STAR Testing
Friday (4/27), Senior Exhibition
Thursday (5/3), STAR Cookout, 12:25 p.m., Commons
Monday (5/7), Senior Sports Awards, 6:30 p.m., Student Union
Saturday (5/12), PROM, 8:00-1:00 p.m., Bristol Hotel

Traditional Classroom Program
Block Schedule for STAR Tests

Test Block 8:05 – 10:55

Break

First or Fourth Period 11:10 – 12:15

Lunch

Second or Fifth Period 12:50 – 1:50

Third or Sixth Period 1:55 – 2:55