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Escondido Charter High School

"Education Is Our Business"

CHARTER NOTES

Monday thru Thursday, December 17 to 20, 2007

Week 19


Semester Finals (TCP):
First semester finals will be given on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 18, 19, and 20. Friday (12/21) is a teacher workday and a non-student day. The schedule for semester finals is attached. Good luck!

Christmas Vacation!
The first semester ends on Friday, December 21, marking the start of Christmas Vacation. Progress reports should be mailed on Friday, December 21. Classes will resume on Monday, January 7. The entire staff wishes all ECHS parents and students a joyous and happy holiday season and great new year!

ISPE (TCP)!
The ISPE essays for all students enrolled in ISPE are due Thursday, December 20. Essays must be submitted in the ISPE basket in the library. Essays must be typed AND be a minimum of 500 words. If you have questions about the content of the essay, please contact Mr. Brose.

Attention Students:
What would your parents or grandparents like for Christmas? Why, they’d like a photograph of you with Santa, of course. For just $5 (what a bargain), you can receive a professional-looking 5 x 7 print ready for framing. Get your picture taken with Santa today during lunch in the studio.

Congratulations!
Ms. Swabacker’s First Period class won the Blue Star Mother’s fundraiser! Enjoy your pizza lunch in Room E200 today (Monday, December 17).
ASB Elections: Congratulations to the following students who were elected to ASB office:
President: Amy Morley
Vice President: Nikki Dentoni
Treasurer: Sarah Huffman
Secretary: David Swain

Seniors (TCP):
Did you order a class ring? Have you ordered your cap and gown and announcements yet? The Balfour representative will be set up in front of the library to distribute your rings and take your cap and gown order on Wednesday, December 19 at noon (immediately after finals).

Last Call!
All students are requested to take home food containers, lunch bags, etc. Please do not leave any food, drink, or other perishable items in your locker. Also, if you have sports bags or clothes on campus, take them home for washing over the holidays. Please note that the refrigerator and Student Union will be EMPTIED and cleaned over the Holidays. Any containers or food left behind will be removed and donated to charity.

Lost-and-Found:
Students are reminded to pickup lost items from the ECHS lost-and-found. There is quite a collection of jackets, jewelry, books, backpacks, etc. The lost-and-found is located in the TCP administrative office, across from the main office. Items not retrieved by Thursday, December 201, will be donated to a charitable organization.

Community Service Opportunity:
Light & Life Christian School is assisting Dream Dinners in Poway with assembling 500 holiday meal boxes for families affected by the recent fires. The event will take place on Saturday, December 22 in two hour shifts scheduled at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 p.m. Transportation, if needed, is available from Light & Life Christian School located at 120 North Ash. Interested students should contact Ann Kuhn at 745-2832. Flyers with additional information are available in the library and main office.


PSAT Results:
TCP students who have not picked up their score report should see Mrs. Endermann in the library no later than Monday, December 17. All students who completed the PSAT should visit www.collegeboard.com/quickstart to take full advantage of the score report and gain access to valuable career and college planning resources.

Christmas Dinner!
The Annual Christmas Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, December 20. Tickets are on sale during lunch for TCP students. ILP students can purchase their tickets in the Main Office. The Dinner/Dance, hosted by the P.A.B., will be held at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Cost is $15 per person and is sure to be fun for all! Great food, music, friends and fun!

Seniors:
Senior sweatshirts are still available to order for $35. Orders will be accepted until December 20, 2007. Orders may be placed with Mrs. Childs (C100) during lunch, before or after school or with Ms. Brooks in the main office. Please include all the required information (especially the desired size in adult sizes), and bring exact cash or checks made out to ECHS ASB. ILP: Order forms are still available with Ms. Brooks in the main office and you will place your orders with her as well.

NHS:
Join us for the final meeting of 2007 on Tuesday during lunch. At the meeting, we will be making Christmas cards for our friends at Town & Country. Bring supplies to jazz up the cards!

Basketball:
Girls- Next games: Today, December 17, ECHS @ Maranatha Christian, 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, SDJA @ ECHS, 4:00 p.m. Cost: Adults $4.00, Students: $2.00. Students with ECHS ID: free. Boys- Next games: Today, December 17, Calvary Christian JV @ ECHS, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, Christian Life Academy @ ECHS- JV- 5:00 p.m., Varsity- 6:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $4.00, Students: $2.00. Students with ECHS ID: free. Thursday, December 20, SDJA @ ECHS, 5:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $4.00, Students: $2.00. Students with ECHS ID: free. Friday, December 21, Valley Center JV @ ECHS, 7:00 p.m. Go White Tigers!!!

Soccer: Boys- Next game:
Today, December 17, ECHS @ Julian, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 1:30 P.M. Girls- Next game: Tuesday, December 18, Valley Center @ ECHS, 3:30 p.m. Go White Tigers!!!

Next Roller Hockey Game:
Thursday, December 20, Escondido Charter vs. Army-Navy Academy, 6:10 p.m., east rink of the Escondido sports center. Go White Tigers!!!

Coming Events:
Tuesday-Thursday (12/18-12/20), Final Exams
Thursday (12/20), Christmas Dinner, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Center for the Arts
Friday (12/21-1/4), Christmas Break
Monday (1/7), First Day of Second Semester


Modified Schedule
First Semester Final Exams

Tuesday (December 18, 2007)

8:05 Report to First Period Classroom
8:05 to 8:30 Study/Review
8:30 to 10:00 First Period Final Exam
10:00 to 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 to 10:30 Study/Review
10:30 to 12:00 Second Period Final Exam
12:00 Dismissal

Wednesday (December 19, 2007)

8:05 Report to Third Period Classroom
8:05 to 8:30 Study/Review
8:30 to 10:00 Third Period Final Exam
10:00 to 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 to 10:30 Study/Review
10:30 to 12:00 Fourth Period Final Exam
12:00 Dismissal

Thursday (December 20, 2007)

8:05 Report to Fifth Period Classroom
8:05 to 8:30 Study/Review
8:30 to 10:00 Fifth Period Final Exam
10:00 to 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 to 10:30 Study/Review
10:30 to 12:00 Sixth Period Final Exam
12:00 Dismissal

Note:
1. Students assigned to Study Hall or as a TA for a Final Exam Period should report to the Library or their Supervising Teach respectively.
2. All teachers are requested to ensure Blended students know the time to report for their assigned Study/Review Period and Final Exam.
3. Textbooks for the following courses, Economics, Geography, Government, and Health, should be turned into the book room near the end of the exam period for each class. Teachers are requested to contact Mrs. Endermann to arrange a turn in time.


 


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