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Escondido Charter High School
"Education Is Our Business"
Monday thru Wednesday, April 14 to April 16, 2008
Week 14
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.
STAR Testing (TCP):
California STAR testing for all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will
take place Monday, April 21 through Thursday, April 24. 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.
Seniors (TCP):
Please see Ms. Escalona at break, lunch, or after school to pick up your
graduation announcements.
Senior Exhibition (TCP):
Seniors are reminded that the Senior Exhibition is Friday, April 25. 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 21 all seniors are to report to room D202 (library)
at 8:05 a.m.
Note: On Tuesday, April 22, 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!
AP Exam Deposit:
All students who registered for one or more AP Exams must submit the remaining
balance payment, $71 per exam, to Mrs. McCrory or Mrs. Endermann in the
library no later than Thursday, April 24. Cash, exact change, or check
made payable to ECHS are acceptable forms of payment. Only students who
submit the final balance payment by the deadline will be permitted to
take the exams in May.
Performing Arts’ Special Production:
Students, parents, and friends – you will not want to miss the world
high school premier of the play, “Wit’s End,” to be
performed April 17, 18, and 19 in the American Spirit Theater. This play
comes from the Golden Age of Spanish Literature and features some very
modern themes. It is very funny and invites audience participation. Tickets
are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, with a special matinee price
of $4.00. Times are 7:15 p.m. all three evenings, with the Saturday matinee
taking place at 2:00 p.m. Don’t miss it.
Choir Concert:
Our annual spring choir concert will take place on April 25 at 7:15 pm
in the American Spirit Theater. This concert will feature music from the
Renaissance to the Modern Era, including Broadway. Additionally, we will
feature vocal and instrumental numbers in addition to choral pieces. Admission
is a suggested $5.00 donation at the door for everyone.
Attention Ladies and Gentleman of All Ages:
First Class Liars (FCL) will play their first show on April 19 at 7:00
p.m. at SOMA San Diego, located 3350 Sports Arena Boulevard. Chris Andrews,
Matt Bridgeford, Tom Blanton, and Christian “CFS” Fierro-Schmitt
are looking to rock the stage. Tickets are available from any one of the
four band members or at the door. FCL is the opening act, so be sure to
be there on time. See you there!
Grad Night 2008 (TCP):
Seniors, save the date!!!! Grad Night 2008 – California Cruisin’
will take place at the ECHS American Spirit Theater and Gym on Friday,
May 30 from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. We are working with a party company
to make this a high energy, exciting night for all the TCP Grads. The
theme will be classic cars, surf boards, 50’s and 60’s, beach
retro. More information will follow and ticket sales will be announced
at the end of April.
Calling all parents (TCP)!
It's time to start planning Grad Nite! This is one of the biggest nights
for our seniors, so let’s plan something really special. Please
join the Parent Advisory Board for a planning meeting on Monday, April
14 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. If you're not able to make it to this
meeting but are interested in helping, please call Pati Navarro 740-5943.
Seniors and Juniors:
Prom tickets are available for $70 each until April 18. Due to the Air
Band Competition, they will only be available at lunch on Wednesday in
front of the library. They are available every day (except Thursday) after
school in Mrs. Childs’ room (C100). If you are bringing a guest,
you must have a completed guest pass prior to purchasing your guest’s
ticket. ILP students may submit their ticket requests to their teachers
of record in order to purchase tickets. Tickets will be available for
$70.00 each until April 18. Please make checks payable to ECHS ASB. Students
who do not purchase their tickets by April 18 may still do so for $70
each on up through April 30, but depending on how late the purchase is
made, they may not be eligible for the Prom Court since voting will take
place during the week of April 28-May 2.
Chess Tournament:
The Third Annual ECHS Chess Tournament will take place on April 29 and
30. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up with Michael Dentoni today.
Civil Air Patrol:
All students interested in flying, aerospace education, and search-and-rescue
missions and in joining the Civil Air Patrol's Escondido Charter High
School's Cadet Squadron 714, see Mr. Rea (located in the ILP building)
for your Civil Air Patrol sign-up form. The first Civil Air Patrol meeting
on campus will take place as soon as we get the forms filled out and returned.
Young Republicans:
What is your position on immigration, the war in Iraq and the death penalty?
Come and discuss these topics and more at the next meeting of the Yong
Republicans on Thursday, April 17 at 12:00 p.m. in room C201.
Prom Committee:
Due to the Air Band Competition, there will be no prom meeting this week.
NHS:
Next Tuesday, April 15, will be a meeting for club officers only. All
old and new officers are requested to meet in F-203 during lunch.
CSF:
The next club meeting will be on Tuesday, April 22.
Relay for Life Team Members:
There are 12 days left until Relay! Now is the time to get luminaria ordered!
Come to F203 on Monday after school to decorate luminaria bags!
Girl’s Soccer:
ECHS is still missing some soccer uniforms. If you have not turned in
your uniform, please give it to Coach Torres or Coach Page. We need to
complete our soccer uniform inventory.
Baseball:
Next games: Varsity: Monday, April 14, ECHS vs. DeSales (New York), 3:45
p.m., Del Dios Middle School. TCP early release time will be 2:45 p.m.
Afterwards, the teams will meet in the student union for a delicious dinner.
Wednesday, April 16, ECHS @ Army/Navy, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time
will be 2:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Coach Stockton @ 760-207-1830. Go
White Tigers!!!
Golf:
Today, April 14, Practice, 3:30 p.m., Reidy Creek. Tuesday, April 15,
ECHS vs. Guajome Park Academy, 3:00 p.m., Eagle Crest Course. TCP early
release time will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, ECHS vs. Bishops,
3:00 p.m., Eagle Crest Course. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Coach Johns @ 760-737-3154, ext.159. Go White Tigers!!!
Softball:
Previous game score: Thursday, April 10, ECHS- 8- Santa Fe Christian-
5. Overall record: 9-5. Next games: Monday, April 14, ECHS vs. DeSales
(New York), 4:00 p.m., Washington Park. Afterwards, the teams will meet
in the student union for a delicious dinner. Tuesday, April 15, ECHS vs.
Tri-City Christian, 4:00 p.m., Washington Park. Questions? Contact Coach
Cazares @ 760-522-8825. Go White Tigers!!!
Track:
Wednesday, April 16, Third Frontier League Meet, 4:00 p.m., Helix Charter.
TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Coach Wisden
@ 760-522-0493. Go White Tigers!!!
Coming Events:
Thursday-Saturday (4/17-4/19), Drama Production, 7:00 p.m., Theater
Friday (4/18), End of Third Grading Period
Monday-Thursday (4/21-4/25), STAR Testing
Friday (4/25), Senior Exhibition
Friday (4/25), Choir Concert, 7:15 p.m., Theater
Wednesday (4/30), Teacher In-Service, Student Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Traditional Classroom Program
STAR Testing Schedule
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
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