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Escondido Charter High School
"Education Is Our Business"
Thursday and Friday, April 17 to April 18, 2008
Week 14
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.
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. Friday, April 25 is a non-student day for 9th, 10th, and
11th grade students.
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!
Modified Schedule:
Wednesday, April 30 is a modified day with student dismissal at 1:55 p.m.
Note:
The teacher in-service will begin at 2:05 p.m. in the theater. The modified
schedule for Wednesday is attached. All teachers are requested to ensure
blended students are informed of the schedule change.
STAR Cookout:
All students are invited to attend the ECHS cookout to celebrate the completion
of STAR testing on Thursday, May 1 during lunch.
Note: Thursday, May 1 is a modified day. The schedule is attached. All
teachers are requested to ensure blended students are informed of the
schedule change.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon:
All ILP and TCP teachers are invited to attend this year’s teacher
appreciation luncheon on Friday, May 2. Friday will be a modified school
day with student dismissal at 1:05 p.m.
Note: The schedule is attached. All teachers are requested to ensure blended
students are informed of the schedule change.
Choir:
ECHS is looking to increase participation in choir, an elective offered
during regular school hours and a course that satisfies the one year fine
art graduation and college entrance requirements. Taking choir is a great
opportunity to learn about music theory, gain valuable experience performing,
and contribute to your school. If you are a returning student who likes
to sing, whether you have experience or not, consider joining the ECHS
choir. See Mrs. McCrory ASAP to determine if choir fits in your schedule.
AP Exam Deposit:
AP Exam balance payment of $71 per exam is due no later than Thursday,
April 24. Submit payment, cash (exact change) or check made payable to
ECHS to Mrs. McCrory or Mrs. Endermann in the library. 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.
Campaign Interns:
Bob Watkins, Republican candidate for Congress, is seeking students to
serve as campaign interns. Interns will work with the campaign and media
relations teams plus, gain experience in grassroots campaigning. For more
information or to sign up, contact Bryan Watkins (562-244-0448 or Bryan@BobWatkinsforCongress.com).
Spaghetti Dinner:
Support the Girl's Softball team by participating in this year's spaghetti
dinner/fundraiser on Friday, May 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the
Student union. The cost is $10 per person and $30 per family. Tickets
can be purchased from your favorite softball player or call Laura Geist
at 619-885-6552(C) 760-781-3379(h). Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Following the dinner there will be a PAB sponsored movie night on the
soccer field.
Gotta dirty car?
Support Relay for Life by coming to the carwash sponsored by Team Scotch
Tape on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at ECHS. We stick
it to cancer!
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.
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.
Seniors and Juniors:
Prom tickets are no longer available at lunch. All TCP purchases must
be made with Mrs. Childs in C100, and all ILP students still must submit
their ticket requests to their teachers of record in order to purchase
tickets. Tickets will be sold for $70 each until April 30, but students
who do not purchase their tickets by April 18 may not be eligible for
the Prom Court since voting will take place during the week of April 28-May
2. Please make checks payable to ECHS ASB. If you are bringing a guest,
you must have a completed guest pass prior to purchasing your guest’s
ticket.
Civil Air Patrol:
Those students wishing to sign up for Charter's Civil Air Patrol Cadet
Squadron 714 see the uniformed cadets with sign-up forms Thursday, April
17, at lunch.
Chess Tournament:
The Third Annual ECHS Chess Tournament will take place on Tuesday, April
29 and Wednesday, 30. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up with Michael Dentoni
or in the Main Office today.
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 Young
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.
Seniors:
In honor of Senior Exhibition, Senior Sweatshirts will be sold for $28
(20% off the total price) during the week of April 21-24. There are only
a few left, so come get your sweatshirt while supplies last. Sweatshirts
will be sold every day in Mrs. Childs’ room (C100) or in front of
the library during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday (4/23-4/24).
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:
Previous game score: Monday, April 14- DeSales (NY)- 12- ECHS- 6. Next
game: Friday, April 18, ECHS @ Santa Fe Christian, 4:00 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 17, ECHS vs. Santa Fe Christian, 3:00 p.m., Eagle Crest Golf
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 scores: Monday, April 14- ECHS-8- DeSales (NY)- 1. Tuesday,
April 15- ECHS-14- Tri-City Christian- 10. Overall record: 11-5. Conference
record: 2-0. Next game: Today, April 17, ECHS vs. San Dieguito Academy,
4:00 p.m., Washington Park. TCP early release time will be 2:45 p.m. Questions?
Contact Coach Cazares @ 760-522-8825. 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 1:55 p.m.
Thursday (May 1), STAR Cookout, 12:25 p.m.
Friday (May 2), Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Student Dismissal at 1:05
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
Modified Schedule for
Teacher In-service – April 30, 2008
8:05 – 8:55 First Period
9:00 – 9:45 Second Period
Nutrition Break
9:55 – 10:10 SSR
10:10 – 10:55 Third Period
11:00 – 11:45 Fourth Period
11:50 – 12:35 Fifth Period
Lunch
1:10 – 1:55 Sixth Period
Traditional Classroom Program
Extended Lunch Period Schedule
STAR Cookout – May 1, 2008
Period Time
Zero 7:15 – 8:00
Break
First 8:05 – 9:00
Second 9:05 –10:00
Break
Third 10:10 –11:05
Fourth 11:10 –12:05
Lunch
Fifth 1:00 – 1:55
Sixth 2:00 – 2:55
Traditional Classroom Program
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon – May 2, 2008
Period Time
First 8:05 – 8:50
Second 8:55 – 9:35
Third 9:40 – 10:20
Break
Fourth 10:30 – 11:10
Fifth 11:15 – 11:55
Lunch
Sixth 12:25 – 1:05
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