Escondido Charter High School

CHARTER NOTES
Thursday and Friday, January 14 to January 15, 2010

Week 2

Holiday: Monday, January 18, marks Martin Luther King Jr’s. birthday and is a national holiday. School will be closed on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!

Independent Study PE (TCP): Due to the holiday next week the first week logs are due in the library basket on Wednesday, January 20, by 3:00 p.m. Contact Mrs. Lasley, if you have any questions.

CSF: It’s CSF application time again! If you had good grades last semester, you may qualify to be a member of California’s premier academic-based service organization, the California Scholarship Federation (CSF). All grades may apply and members from previous semesters must reapply. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Endermann in the library no later than Friday, January 29.

On Campus Training: Today, January 14, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., the ILP Criminal Justice class will conduct police officer scenario training on campus. The event will involve a police car, mock arrests, and other activities for training purposes.

ASB Elections (TCP): Candidates for ASB officer positions will deliver election speeches during a brief morning assembly on Friday, January 15. Voting will take place in front of the library during lunch. Please note there will not be a modified schedule on Friday.

Modified Day (TCP): Wednesday, January 20, is a modified day for TCP teacher professional development training. Student dismissal is at 2:00 p.m.
Note: The modified bell schedule is attached.

Honors Assembly (TCP): An Honors Assembly to recognize our academic achievers from the first semester will be held on Friday, January 22, in the Gym at 2:00 p.m.
Note: The modified schedule for Friday is attached. All teachers are requested to ensure blended students are informed of the schedule change.

Attention All House Members (TCP): Friday, 22 January we will hold an All-House Game Day—right after school in the Student Union. You’ll get the chance to engage in fun and friendly competition with your fellow Charterians while snacking on whatever delicacies the houses bring. Excelsior: bring healthy snacks. Conor: beverages. Halcyon: salty snacks. Sideris: sweet snacks. Come and enjoy!

Board Meeting: The ECHS Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. in the library. The meeting will be followed by a lottery for students interested in attending the Traditional Classroom Program next school year. All parents are invited to attend.
Parents Note: If you have a student with a sibling who wants to attend a classroom program in the Escondido Charter High School District in August 2010, please ensure your student is on the appropriate lottery list (either TCP for the high school or Heritage K-8 for grades K through 8) and is noted as the sibling of a currently enrolled student. To do this, please submit an application to the ECHS main office by January 13 (for TCP) or March 3 (for Heritage K-8).

Attention Seniors and Juniors: We are pleased to announce that Prom 2010 will be held in the American Spirit Theater on May 1, 2010. The tickets will be between $30-$40 depending on the purchasing date. Additional information will be included in future Charter Notes. We look forward to seeing all of you there.

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, G103. Please contact Mr. Panlasigui with any questions regarding the senior dedications.

Senior Exhibition (TCP): Seniors are reminded that the Senior Exhibition is rapidly approaching. Three months of preparation time remain. You should have completed your post-graduation plan, college entrance essay, proposal with annotated bibliography, and résumé. Please note the date for the research paper has been changed to Wednesday, February 10.

Senior Scholarships: Three scholarships for seniors with January deadlines are posted on the bulletin board in the library. The scholarships are sponsored by The San Diego Foundation, Sam Walton Foundation, and Cox Communications. The San Diego Foundation offers 75 scholarships using one common application! Take advantage of these opportunities to earn cash for college.

NCAA Eligibility Center: If you are a junior student-athlete planning on participating in college athletics, now is the time to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org, select fall 2010 or after, and then click on the new account tab at the top of the screen.

College QuickStart: My College QuickStart is now available free of charge to all students who took the PSAT Exam in October 2009. Access this online college and career planning kit by visiting www.collegeboard.com/quick and entering the access code printed on your paper score report. QuickStart features include an online score report and personalized SAT study plan plus, career, major, and college exploration tools.

CAP: Check the website frequently for important news and information. See you Thursday.

BoxTops: Reminder!! We have a collection box in the Front Office for our BoxTops for Education Fundraiser. All proceeds go to ECHS Athletics!

Baseball: Interested in participating in the ECHS Baseball program?? Don’t miss the information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Room C201. Contact Coach Stockton at (760) 207-1830 with any questions.

Boys Basketball: Upcoming games: Thursday, January 14, Varsity vs. High Tech High at ECHS, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 16, JV vs. Preuss at ECHS, 2:00 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, January 14, ECHS at Army Navy Academy, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, Guajome Park at ECHS, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, ECHS at Santa Fe Christian, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 1:45 p.m. Questions? Please contact Jorge Vasquez via e-mail at jvasquez@echs.org. Go White Tigers!!

Boys Volleyball: Interested in playing boys volleyball this spring?? Come to the Information/Coach's meeting on Thursday, January 21, 5:00 p.m. in front of the Student Union. Parents are encouraged to attend! All boys are welcome with or without experience. Please contact Coach Milo for any further information at (760) 583-4370 or via e-mail at milosportvb@yahoo.com.

Football: Preserve the 2009 season memories!! Varsity Highlight videos are now available in the Front Office for a $10 donation.

Girls Basketball: Upcoming games: Thursday, January 14, High Tech High at ECHS, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, ECHS at Warner Springs, 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 games: Thursday, January 14, Varsity at Guajome Park, 3:15 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, Varsity vs. Santa Fe Christian at ECHS, 3:30 p.m. TCP early release time will be 2:30 p.m. Please contact Jorge Torres via e-mail at jtorres@echs.org with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Softball: 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 Boyer at (760) 801-6342.

Track: There will be a parent and student information meeting on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Room C201. If you are interested in being a part of our track program, please don’t miss this meeting! Any questions, contact Coach Katie Panek at (760) 715-2794.

Wrestling: Upcoming tournaments: Thursday, January 21, Guajome Park Tri-Duel. Please contact John Burnes at (760) 703-2790 with any questions. Go White Tigers!!

Coming Events:
Monday (1/18), Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, School Closed
Wednesday (1/20), Modified Day, Student Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
Friday (1/22), Honors Assembly, 2:00 p.m., Gym
Tuesday (1/26), Parent Advisory Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Theater
Wednesday (1/27), Board of Directors Meeting (TCP Lottery), 5:30 p.m.

Traditional Classroom Program
Staff Development Day
January 20, 2010

Period
Time

Zero 7:15 – 8:00
First 8:05 – 8:55
Second 9:00 – 9:50
Break
SSR 10:00 –10:10
Third 10:10 –10:55
Fourth 11:00 –11:45
Lunch
Fifth 12:20 – 1:05
Sixth 1:10 – 1:55

Modified Schedule for
Honor’s Assembly
January 22, 2010

Period
Time

Zero 7:15 – 8:00
First 8:05 – 8:55
Second 9:00 – 9:50
Break
SSR 10:00 –10:10
Third 10:10 –10:55
Fourth 11:00 –11:45
Lunch
Fifth 12:20 – 1:05
Sixth 1:10 – 1:55
Honor’s Assembly 2:00 – 2:55