Escondido Charter High School

"Education Is Our Business"

Monday thru Wednesday, April 28 to April 30, 2008

Week 16

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. ISPE essays and final logs will be due on Friday, May 23. Please contact Mr. Brose if you have any questions about the content of the ISPE essay.

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.

Spring Cleanup (TCP):
All TCP students are encouraged to attend this year’s Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. After the cleanup, ECHS will provide pizza and drinks for everyone!

One Last Opportunity:
Thanks to all who have contributed to the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. The Parent Advisory Board still in need of a few final items. We are looking for drinks (bottled water and/or canned soda) and desserts. If you can help out with either of these, please contact Tammy Steele at 760-745-7669 by 12:00 p.m. Thursday for further details. Thanks parents and THANK YOU TEACHERS!!

Yearbook:
It is time to purchase your yearbook. Since the yearbook staff only ordered 300 yearbooks this year, they will be sold on a first-come first-served basis. To order your yearbook, please turn in your order form and payment to the Main Office. Order forms are available in the Main Office. Don’t miss out!

Welcome A-Board, Parent Advisory Board that is:
The Escondido Charter High School Parent Advisory Board has had a successful year in serving our students and our school. We are now looking toward next year and asking you to join us. The work is fun and rewarding. If you are an outgoing person who likes to be involved, it is an excellent opportunity to be a greater part of your child’s education and to learn more about ECHS. We work closely with the staff and administration to further the positive experience your child is receiving at ECHS. There is opportunity for anyone who would desire to be a part of this support team. We now have openings for class representatives from freshman to senior class of the 2008-2009 school year. For more information please call or email Frank Rumbawa, at 760-739-9102 or frumbawa@epicor.com or Dana Staebell, at 760-839-3450 or madstaebell@cox.net

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.

Grad Nite 2008 -
California Cruisin' (TCP): TCP Seniors, this is the last week to get your tickets to the all night celebration! Don't miss out; there'll be lots of food, fun & prizes! We have a few surprises planned that you won't want to miss! Grad Nite will be on May 30 from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Tickets will be sold during lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for $40. Got yours?

Prom Committee:
All members of both the ticket and decorating committees need to come to a mandatory prom meeting on Wednesday (4/30). Due to the STAR barbeque, we cannot meet on Thursday.

Prom Court:
TCP juniors and seniors who are attending prom need to come vote for prom court on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during lunch in front of the library. Every junior or senior attending prom is eligible for the TCP Prom Court. The votes this week will select the top 4-5 students for king, queen, prince, and princess. At prom, students will vote again to select the final winners of the Prom Court. The ILP Prom Court will be voted for at prom.

Seniors and Juniors:
April 30, 2008 at 3:30 is the last chance to buy prom tickets. We have to submit a final head count, so no exception can be made after that date. 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.

Seniors:
To celebrate the completion of Senior Exhibition, Senior Sweatshirts will be sold for $28 (20% off the total price) during the week of April 28-May 2. 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 the front office with Mrs. Cale or Mrs. Price.

Coming Events:
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.
Saturday (May 10), Community Cleanup, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ECHS

Modified Schedule for
Teacher Inservice
April 30, 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

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