Escondido Charter High School

CHARTER NOTES
Thursday and Friday, December 10 to December 11, 2009

Week 18

Semester Finals (TCP): First semester final exams will be given on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,
December 15 – 17. The finals for periods 1 and 2 will be on Tuesday, for periods 3 and 4 on Wednesday, and for periods 5 and 6 on Thursday. Student dismissal will be at 12:00 p.m.
Note: The modified bell schedule is attached. TCP teachers, please inform your blended students of the schedule change.

Seniors (TCP): Did you order your cap and gown, announcements, or senior ring yet? Balfour will be on campus at lunch time for the final visit Thursday, December 10 in front of the library. All seniors must wear a cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Hurry!!!! The last day to purchase a ticket for the Annual Christmas Dinner is Friday, December 11. Don’t wait! Students can purchase tickets during lunch in front of the library or online. Tickets are $20. This year’s event will be held on Friday, December 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Dinner, Dancing, Games, and Christmas Carols are a few of the highlights. Instead of a gift exchange, we will hold a food drive to benefit Homefront San Diego. Please bring canned goods, grocery gift cards or cash. This special event is open to current TCP and ILP students only, no guests. Students must show their school issued ID card at the door. Attire is charter appropriate semi-formal. No denim please.

Toys for Tots: Toys for Tots and the U.S. Marine Corps Reservists at Miramar need our help. Over 50,000 children are on their Christmas list in San Diego County. Please bring an unwrapped toy to the boxes in Main Office by Thursday, December 17.

Yearbook Deadline! The 2010 Yearbook, "A Modern Perspective," is still only $70.00 per book. A reservation can be made by placing a $35.00 deposit with either Mr. Panlasigui or Mrs. Jones. Cost of the book will increase to $80.00 starting December 11, 2009. Make checks payable to "ECHS ASB" and place "Yearbook" in the check memo.

Attention Seniors! Senior dedications in the 2010 yearbook are now available for purchase as a way for families to honor their graduate. Dedications range in size from 1/8 of a page to a full page. The prices and order form are available in Mr. Panlasigui's room, G-103. Please contact Mr. Panlasigui with any questions regarding the senior dedications.

PSAT Results: Students who did not attend the PSAT meeting on Tuesday, December 8, can pick up their results in the library beginning Monday, December 14.

Attention All Parents! The PAB needs parent volunteers for the Christmas Dinner. We need help selling tickets as well as chaperones on the evening of the event. Ticket sellers are needed at lunch from 12:15-1:00 p.m., December 10 and 11. Please email echspab@echs.org, or call Keri Bechstein at 760-855-2293, if you can volunteer your time. We rely on the parent’s participation to make this a successful and fun evening for students and staff.

Community Service: Pioneer Elementary School, located at 980 North Ash Street, is hosting A Night with Santa event on Thursday, December 10. High school volunteers are needed to staff the holiday event for elementary age students and their families from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional time is available if volunteers assist with set-up and clean-up. Contact Melinda Britt (mbritt@eusd4kids.org) or Melissa Andrews (mandrews@eusd4kids.org) to sign up.

RYLA Conference: The Escondido Rotary Club is looking for ECHS juniors with demonstrated or potential leadership skills to attend the 2010 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference scheduled for Friday, April 16 to Sunday April 18 in Idyllwild Pines. Three students from ECHS will be selected to attend. Application materials are available from Mrs. McCrory or Mrs. Endermann in the library. Applications are due no later than Friday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Healthcare Volunteer Internship: The Palomar Pomerado Health’s volunteer internship program provides hands-on hospital experience to high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. The internship provides students with first-hand knowledge of the various career opportunities in healthcare. Interns rotate through different hospital departments at both Palomar Medical Center and Pomerado Hospital in order to gain insight into the variety of career options in healthcare system. Flyers with detailed information and application instructions are available in the library.

Lost-and-Found: Students are reminded to pickup lost items from the ECHS lost-and-found. There is quite a collection of jackets, jewelry, books, lunch bags, cell phones, etc. The lost-and-found is located in the TCP administrative office, across from the main office. Items not retrieved by Thursday, December 17, will be donated to a charitable organization.

Clean & Wash! Students, please take home your food containers, lunch bags, etc. Do not leave any food, drink, or other perishable items in your locker. Also, if you have sports bags or clothes on campus, take them home for washing over the holidays. Please note that the refrigerator and Student Union will be EMPTIED and cleaned during the Holidays. Any containers or food left behind will be removed and donated to charity.
CSF and NHS: Don’t miss the combined card making and caroling party! Come to F203 on Tuesday, December 15, at 12:15. We will be finished by 3:00 pm.

CAP: O-Flights have been scheduled for December 19. Get your forms turned in ASAP.

Baseball: Sign-up for winterball now! All games will be on Saturdays, January 9 through February 13. Detailed information is available in the Main Office. Questions? Contact Coach Stockton at (760) 207-1830 or via e-mail myronstockton@gmail.com.

Boys Basketball: Upcoming games: Thursday, December 10, Varsity vs. Vista at San Marcos High School, 4:30 p.m. Friday, December 11, JV at Calvin Christian, 4:00 p.m. and Varsity vs. Calvin Christian at San Marcos High School, 4:30 p.m. Please contact Coach Tanksley at (760) 445-2704 or by email at gerard.tanksley@viasat.com with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Boys Soccer: Upcoming game: Thursday, December 10, ECHS at Julian, 3:15 p.m. TCP early release time will be 1:30 p.m. Questions? Please contact Jorge Vasquez via e-mail at jvasquez@echs.org. Go White Tigers!!

Girls Basketball: Upcoming game: Thursday, December 10, ECHS at San Diego Jewish Academy, 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 11, ECHS at Guajome Park, 5:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact Coach Keyser at (760) 740-0209 or by email at cakeyser@sbcglobal.net. Go White Tigers!!

Girls Soccer: Upcoming game: Thursday, December 10, Varsity vs. Julian at ECHS, 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 11, JV at Mission Vista, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Please contact Jorge Torres via e-mail at jtorres@echs.org with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Softball: Beginning November 7, voluntary Saturday workout clinics will be held on Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Washington Park Field. Take advantage!! Any questions, please contact Coach Jeff Boyer at (760) 801-6342 or via e-mail at jaymarsigns@sbcglobal.net.

Wrestling: Upcoming tournaments: Saturday, December 12, Hamada Varsity Tournament at La Costa Canyon, weigh-in at 6:30 a.m. Please contact John Burnes at (760) 703-2790 with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Coming Events:
Tuesday-Thursday, (12/15-12/17), Finals, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Friday, (12/18), Christmas Dinner
Friday-Friday, (12/18-1/1), Christmas Break
Monday, (1/4), First Day of Second Semester

Modified Schedule
First Semester Final Exams

Tuesday (December 15, 2009)

8:05 Report to First Period Classroom
8:05 to 8:30 Study/Review
8:30 to 10:00 First Period Final Exam
10:00 to 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 to 10:30 Study/Review
10:30 to 12:00 Second Period Final Exam
12:00 Dismissal

Wednesday (December 16, 2009)

8:05 Report to Third Period Classroom
8:05 to 8:30 Study/Review
8:30 to 10:00 Third Period Final Exam
10:00 to 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 to 10:30 Study/Review
10:30 to 12:00 Fourth Period Final Exam
12:00 Dismissal

Thursday (December 17, 2009)

8:05 Report to Fifth Period Classroom
8:05 to 8:30 Study/Review
8:30 to 10:00 Fifth Period Final Exam
10:00 to 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 to 10:30 Study/Review
10:30 to 12:00 Sixth Period Final Exam
12:00 Dismissal

Note:
1. Students assigned to Study Hall or as a TA for a Final Exam Period should report to the Library or their Supervising Teacher respectively.
2. All teachers are requested to ensure Blended students know the time to report for their assigned Study/Review Period and Final Exam.
3. Textbooks for the following courses, Economics, Geography, Government, and Health, should be turned into the book room near the end of the exam period for each class. Teachers are requested to contact Mrs. Endermann to arrange a check in time.