Thursday and Friday, November 8 to 9, 2007
Week 14
Veteran’s Day Assembly:
Due to the Veterans Day Assembly, there will be a modified bell schedule
on Friday, November 9. The assembly will begin at 2:00 p.m. and student
dismissal will remain at 2:55 p.m.
Note: The revised schedule is attached.
Veteran’s Day:
ECHS will be closed on Monday, November 12 for Veteran’s Day.
Homecoming Dance:
Homecoming is approaching - it will be on November 17, from 7 p.m. to
10 p.m. Tickets are on sale this week for $45. Also, if you plan to
order pictures from the photographer at the dance, please pick up an
order form at the ticket table this week. Finally, we will be having
a special guest this year--an elephant will be joining us for your petting
and riding pleasure.
UC San Diego Presentation:
The UCSD admissions presentation will be held in the theatre today,
Thursday, November 8. All students who registered to attend the presentation
should report to the theatre at 11:00 a.m. Please arrive on time.
UC Riverside:
An admissions representative from UC Riverside will be on campus today,
Thursday, November 8 at lunch. All students interested in a University
of California education are encouraged to visit the representative to
find out more about the majors and programs offered at UCR. The representative
will be stationed at a table in front of the library.
Saxon Day (TCP):
Saxon Day is almost here! ECHS's 9th annual celebration of Saxon Math
will be held on Tuesday, November 20, so start preparing your math-or
Saxon-related songs, skits, or other performances! Since Saxon Day will
be in the theater this year, you can also submit short videos! All acts
(including videos) should be no more than 5 minutes in length, and you
can sign them up with Mr. Endermann in F100 starting today. Acts will
be screened after school on Friday, November 16. If you have any questions,
ask Mr. Endermann or your math teacher. Go Saxon!
Book Fair:
Thanks to all who participated in the Book Fair at Barnes and Noble.
Our library will benefit from the funds earned. Keep reading!
Caps and Gowns (TCP):
A sales representative from Balfour will be on campus on Thursday, November
15 during lunch to take orders for caps and gowns, announcements, class
rings, etc. Order forms were distributed to seniors on Monday, October
15. Students will be able to get additional order forms from the sales
representative on Thursday.
College Application Reminder:
The filing period for University of California and California State
University campuses closes November 30. If you need an updated copy
of your transcript to fill out the self-reported academic section or
have any questions related to specific items in the application see
Mrs. McCrory.
Warm up in the morning!
CSF is now offering hot cocoa every morning right outside the arch for
just $1.00.
Reward Our Firefighters:
As a way to say “Thanks” to the firefighters from the Midway
fire station, ECHS is collecting gift cards. We’d like to treat
these men and women to a cool treat, so please pick up Cold Stone and
Baskin Robbins ice cream gift cards, to be presented to the 33 firefighters
of our local station by November 13. Turn in gift cards to the decorated
bag in the main office.
Help Fire Victims:
It’s time for an old-fashioned community rummage sale to raise
money for ECHS families who have been affected by the recent fires.
Gently used, sellable items will be collected Friday, November 9 and
the morning of November 10 for a rummage sale to be held here at school
on Saturday, November 10. If you can help set up, sell, clean up, haul
away, or just donate items, please DO! Contact Jesse Torres or Ms. Rittenhouse
to sign up to help or get more information.
Juniors & Seniors:
It’s prom time again! If you want to be involved in making Prom
2008 a night to remember, then come join the prom committee every Thursday
at lunch in Mrs. Soule’s room (C102).
Seniors:
Starting November 13-November 30, Senior Sweatshirts will be available
to order for $35. It will include all the names of the graduating seniors
from TCP and ILP. Please take the opportunity to buy this sweatshirt
to show your class spirit and keep warm. Sweatshirts may be purchased
from Mrs. Childs (C100) after school any day of the week from November
13-November 30. They will also be available during lunch in front of
the library on the following days: Wednesday (11/14), Friday (11/16),
Monday (11/19), Tuesday (11/20), Wednesday (11/28), and Friday (11/30).
Order forms will be available in your English classes starting 11/13.
Please include all the required information (especially the desired
size), and bring exact cash or checks made out to ECHS ASB. ILP: Order
forms will be available with Mrs. Brooks in the front office starting
11/13, and you will place your orders with her as well.
Attention Newspaper Staff:
There will be a meeting Friday, 11/9, at lunch, in Ms. Lansing’s
room, C202. Be prompt!
CSF:
The next meeting for all members will be Tuesday, November 6, at 12:30
pm in F203.
NHS:
The next meeting for all members will be Tuesday, November 13, at 12:30
pm in F203.
Cross Country Schedule:
Next meet: Saturday, November 17, CIFSDS Championships. All cross country
team members need to meet at school at 7:00 a.m. Questions? Contact
Coach Wisden coachwisdenechs@yahoo.com or at 760.522.0493. Go White
Tigers!
ECHS White Tiger football:
Today, November 8 (date change due to athletic/administrative miscommunication
on part of Calipatria HS), will be the last game of the regular season!
Our White Tigers will travel out to Calipatria to tussle with the Hornets!
JV game time will be 4:30 p.m., and the varsity game time will be 7:00
p.m. All TCP football players and cheerleaders need to be released from
school at 12:15 p.m. Both football teams and cheerleaders will travel
on the buses together. Contact Coach Brose if you have any questions.
Go White Tigers!
Girls Soccer:
First day of tryouts/practice will be Saturday, November 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m., Soccer field. Remember that you will not be allowed to practice
if you don’t have your athletic handbook turned into Coach Page
or Coach Torres. All forms should be completed in the handbook. If you
are currently participating in a fall sport, and you have completed
this year’s handbook form, please contact Coach Page. Get ready
to run! Questions? Contact Coach Torres. Go White Tigers!
Wrestlers:
Our first day of wrestling practice will be Tuesday, November 13, 3:30
p.m., in the gymnasium. Wear t-shirt, shorts, and running shoes. Bring
your sweatshirt and your wrestling shoes. Practice will end at 6:00
p.m. Contact Coach Brose @ 760-737-3154, ext. 148 if you have any questions.
Go White Tigers!
All Winter Sports Teams:
Tuesday, November 13, Mandatory Behavior Expectation Assembly, 3:30
p.m., Gymnasium. Any students and coaches who are participating in our
winter sports (Basketball, Soccer, and Wrestling) are required to attend
this assembly. We will discuss the ECHS standards for attitude, behavior,
and conduct for our student-athletes. Contact Mr. Brose, athletic director,
if you have any questions about this assembly. Go White Tigers!
Roller Hockey Pre-Season Wrap up:
Congratulations to our Roller Hockey team, which finished their pre-season
with an overall record of 3-1. Our team tied for first place with the
Escondido High School Cougars. The White Tigers scored 15 goals and
allowed only 11 goals. Great work! Get ready for the next season! Go
White Tigers!
Coming Events:
Friday (11/9), Veterans’ Day Assembly, 2:00 p.m., Theater
Monday (11/12), Veterans’ Day Holiday
Friday (11/16), End of Third Grading Period
Saturday (11/17), Homecoming, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., ECHS
Wednesday-Friday (11/21-23), Thanksgiving Holiday
Modified Schedule for Veteran's Day Assembly:
November 9, 2007
| Period |
Time |
| 8:05 - 8:55 |
First Period |
| 9:00 - 9:50 |
Second Period |
Nutrition Break |
|
| 10:00 - 10:10 |
SSR |
| 10:10 - 10:55 |
Third Period |
| 11:00 - 11:45 |
Fourth Period |
Lunch |
|
| 12:20 - 1:05 |
Fifth Period |
| 1:10 - 1:55 |
Sixth Period |
| 2:00 - 2:55 |
Veteran's Assembly |
