Escondido Charter High School

"Education Is Our Business"

Tuesday thru Friday, February 19 to February 22, 2008

Week 7

ISPE (TCP): ISPE logs are due. Logs will not be accepted after Tuesday. All ISPE logs and essays should be placed in the basket in the library.

Senior Exhibition: Seniors are advised to begin working on their presentation outline, due February 22, and personal story section of the portfolio, due March 7. See your mentor for details.

Financial Aid Reminder: Seniors are reminded the Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form, required in combination with the FAFSA to determine eligibility for the Cal Grant, is due no later than this Friday, February 22. TCP seniors should submit the release form to Mrs. McCrory or Mrs. Endermann. ILP seniors should submit the release form to their Teacher of Record.

Aviation Expo: Adventure Air Charters, Orion Aviation, and U.S. Navy’s Aviation Enterprise are sponsoring an Aviation Information Day at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad this Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is designed to help students learn more about career opportunities in the field of aviation. Students will be able to speak to pilots, observe a Navy flyover, and view displays from several airline companies. Interested students should pick up a flyer in the library or main office.

Scholarships: Three new scholarships for seniors are posted on the bulletin board in the library. Postings include scholarships sponsored by the Rotary Club, Escondido Republican Women Federated, and California Retired Teachers Foundation.

Freshmen Note (TCP): ECHS will conduct physical fitness testing for all freshmen during the week of March 3. Because physical fitness testing is required by the State of California, all ECHS freshmen are required to participate in the assessment. TCP students will be tested after school from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. TCP students have been assigned a specific testing day according to the first letter of their last name as scheduled bellow:

Monday A-D
Tuesday E-J
Wednesday K-Q
Thursday R-Z
Friday Make-Up Day

Blood Drive: The ECHS blood drive will be held on Wednesday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please signup in the Main Office. The Main Office will also have fliers with the requirements to donate blood and a permission slip. All ECHS students must have a permission slip signed by their parent. If you are interested in helping with the blood drive, please see Ms. Wood in the ILP building by Wednesday, February 20. Thanks for your support!

CSF and NHS: There will be no meetings for CSF or NHS this week. Town and Country is still on! Meet at F203 right after school.

NHS: The planning meeting for the induction ceremony will be on February 26 at 12:30 p.m. in F203. All members must attend.

Relay for Life: The next captains’ meeting will be held March 6. Watch the Charter Notes for more details!

Time to Exercise: The ECHS weight room is open to all students from 3:05 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Spring Sports Behavior Expectation Assembly: Today, February 19, 3:30 p.m., American Spirit Theatre. All students and coaches who will participate in a spring sport are required to attend this assembly. We will discuss the eligibility requirements and the behavior expectations for being a White Tiger student-athlete. Contact Mr. Brose if you have any questions. Go White Tigers!!!

Boys Basketball Banquet: Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Student Union. Mark this date on your calendars. Both JV and Varsity players and their family members are invited to celebrate the season! The food is free, so bring a two-liter bottle of soda/drink, and join us! Contact Coach Tanksley @ 760-445-2704 for more information. Go White Tigers!!!

Golf Practices: This week’s schedule: Wednesday, February 20, Range Practice, 3:30 p.m., Woods Valley Golf Club. Thursday, February 21, Range Practice and Swing Analysis, 3:30 p.m., Woods Valley Golf Club. Make sure to turn in your athletic handbook forms to Coach Johns. Questions? Contact Coach Johns. Go White Tigers!!!

Track Practices: This week’s schedule: Wednesday, February 20, Hills/Tempo Run, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, Cross Training, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, Easy Run, 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Coach Wisden @ 760-522-0493. Go White Tigers!

Cheer Tryouts: If you are interested in cheering for the ECHS White Tigers during the 2008-2009 school year, please attend the parent informational meeting on Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the theatre. Parent attendance is mandatory, as we will be discuss important details regarding the 2008-2009 cheer season. Look for posters around school. See you at the meeting. Questions? Contact Coach Martinez at 760-580-4908. Go White Tigers!!!

Football players: Pick up your 2008 athletic handbook from the front desk. All handbook forms must be submitted into Coach Rea by Friday, April 4, in order to participate in Spring training (May 12-May 16, and May 19-May 23). Go White Tigers!!!

Coming Events:
Wednesday (2/27), Board of Directors Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Library
Thursday (2/28), All Staff Meeting, 3:05 p.m., Theater
Monday-Thursday (3/3-3/6), Physical Fitness Testing (All Freshmen)
Friday (3/7), End of Second Grading Period
Tuesday & Wednesday (3/11 & 3/12), CAHSEE Testing