Thursday and Friday, January 17 to January 18,
2008
Week 2
Holiday:
Monday, January 21 marks Martin Luther King Jr’s. birthday and
is a national holiday. School will be closed on Monday. Enjoy the long
weekend.
Honors Assembly (TCP):
An Honors Assembly to recognize our academic achievers from the first
semester will be held on Friday, January 18 in the Theater at 2:00 p.m.
Note: The modified schedule for Friday is attached. All teachers are
requested to ensure blended students are informed of the schedule change.
Chargers Day:
The Chargers are going to the AFC Championship Game! In honor of the
Chargers’ success, tomorrow (Friday) will be Chargers Day! It’s
a day to celebrate team spirit as the Chargers go on to compete with
the Patriots. Make sure to wear Charger gear and check out the lunchtime
activity!
Board Meeting:
The ECHS Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, January 30 at 5:30
p.m. in the Theater. The meeting will be followed by a lottery for students
interested in attending the Traditional Classroom Program at ECHS next
school year. All parents are invited to attend.
Parents Note: If you have a student with a sibling who wants to attend
the Heritage K-8 classroom program for grades K through 8 in August
2008, please ensure the student is on the lottery list and is noted
as the sibling of a currently enrolled student. To do this, please pick
up a Heritage K-8 lottery application from the ECHS main office by February
6.
Parents Mark Your Calendars:
The next PAB meeting is on Tuesday, January 29 in the library. This
is one you won’t want to miss! The PAB has invited special guest
speakers who will provide information on financial planning for college.
More details will follow in the near future.
Financial Aid:
Seniors interested in determining eligibility for federal and state
financial aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) form. The priority deadline is March 2. The FAFSA must be filed
online and requires a pin number. Visit www.pin.ed.gov to register for
a pin number and www.fafsa.ed.gov to fill out the form online.
College Entrance Exams:
All juniors are reminded four year colleges and universities require
completion of the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Exam with Writing as part
of the application process. The registration deadline for the March
1 SAT Reasoning Test is January 29. Visit www.collegeboard.com to register.
The registration deadline for the April 12 ACT Exam is March 7. Visit
www.actstudent.org to register. See Mrs. McCrory if you have questions.
RYLA Conference:
The Escondido Rotary Club is looking for ECHS juniors with demonstrated
and potential leadership skills to attend the 2008 Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards Conference scheduled for Friday, April 11 to Sunday April 13
in Idyllwild Pines. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend
an all expenses paid three day conference designed to develop and enhance
student leadership skills. Additional information and application materials
are available from Mrs. McCrory or Mrs. Endermann in the library. Applications
are due no later than Wednesday, January 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Looking For A Valentine This Valentine’s Day?
Come down and sign up with Mr. Takagi this week to see if you have what
it takes to be a participant on one of ECHS’ most exciting game
shows! Make sure to sign up before Tuesday, January 22.
SAT Prep Class:
If you would like to prepare for the SAT this spring, please sign up
with Mr. Takagi in Room E100 for the SAT Prep Class. The class will
meet on Thursdays from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, January
31. Registration is limited to the first 20 students who sign-up.
Relay for Life!
Cancer affects so many lives, yet you can help fund research and programs
to make the lives of those affected by cancer better. Relay for Life
is the American Cancer Society’s main fundraiser, and it’s
fun, too! See Ms. Rittenhouse or go to www.events.cancer.org/rflescondidoca
for more information.
Driver’s Education (TCP):
Driver’s Education for this semester will start on January 24.
For Freshmen Only!
Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of subjects academic and arcane,
ordinary and outrageous? Do you pride yourself on your video gaming
reflexes? See how you can combine both of these talents by watching
the Academic League exhibition match on the commons this Thursday during
lunch. Each year, Freshman, JV and Varsity teams compete against other
North County high schools for seven Thursday night matches, beginning
on January 31. Practices are held twice weekly on Monday and Thursday
during lunch in Room C101. See Ms. Lansing, Freshman Coach, in Room
C202 for more details. Both introverts and extroverts are welcome!
CSF:
CSF application time is back! If you had good grades last semester,
you may qualify for California’s premiere scholastically-based
service club! If you are a past member, you need to reapply for this
semester. Applications are available in the library and in the Main
Office and must be returned to F-203 or the library by Friday, January
18. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Basketball:
Girls- Previous Score: Monday, January 14, ECHS 57- Maranatha- 7. Next
game: Today, January 17, ECHS vs. Sierra Madre Academy, 6:00 p.m., East
Valley Parkway Recreation Center. Boys: Next game- Today, January 17,
ECHS vs. Sierra Madre Academy, 3:15 p.m. Corky Smith Gym, 274 Pico Ave,
San Marcos. TCP early release time: 2:00 p.m. Go White Tigers!!!
Soccer:
Girls- Previous score- Tuesday, January 15, ECHS-3-Tri-City-1. Next
game: Today, January 17, SDA @ ECHS, 3:30 p.m. TCP early dismissal time:
2:00 p.m. Boys- Previous score- Tuesday, January 15, Tri City-2- ECHS-
0. Next game: Today, January 17, ECHS @ SDA, 6:00 p.m. Go White Tigers!!!
Next Roller Hockey Game:
Sunday, January 20, ECHS vs. Canyon Crest Academy, 5:00 p.m., East rink
of the Escondido Sports Center. Go White Tigers!!!
Baseball Informational Meeting:
All students interested in playing on the 2008 White Tiger baseball
team are invited to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, January
29 at 6:30 p.m. in room C-201. You will meet the coaches, discuss the
requirements, and be informed of the expectations. Parents are encouraged
to attend. Contact Coach Myron Stockton (cell phone 760-207-1830) or
Greg Brose, Athletic Director, @ 760-737-3154, ext. 148, if you have
questions.
Golf Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, January 30, at 3:15 p.m. in C201. If you have questions,
please call Mr. Johns at 737-3154, ext. 159.
Softball Informational Meeting:
Thursday, January 31, at 6:30 p.m. in C201. If you have questions, please
call Mr. Cazares at 522-8825. Also, the softball team will be working
out every Thursday, 3:45 p.m., in the weight room above the gym.
Track Informational Meeting:
Monday, February 4, at 3:15 p.m. in C201. If you have questions, please
call Mr. Wisden at 522-0493.
Coming Events:
Friday (1/18), Honor’s Assembly, 2:00 p.m., Theater
Monday (1/21), Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, School Closed
Tuesday (1/29), Parent Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Theater
Wednesday (1/30), Board of Directors Meeting (TCP Lottery), 5:30 p.m.
Thursday (2/7), Parent Orientation, 6:30 p.m., Theater
Tuesday (2/12), Parent Orientation, 6:30 p.m., Theater
Modified Schedule for Honor's Assembly
January 18, 2008
| 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 |
Honor's Assembly |
