Charter Notes
Tuesday thru Friday, February 21 to February 24, 2012
Week 8
ISPE (TCP): ISPE logs are due. Logs will not be accepted after Tuesday. All ISPE logs and contracts should be placed in the basket in the Library.
The Charter Drama Class Presents: Come see one of the best American plays ever written: "You Can't Take it With You." This play has everything -- lunacy, tenderness, romance, criminal activity, Russian immigrants, and has never failed to delight audiences whenever and wherever performed. Play dates are February 24, and 25. Curtain is at 7:15 p.m., admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Do not miss this show.
Freshmen Note (TCP): ECHS will conduct physical fitness testing for all freshmen on February 29 and March 1. Because physical fitness testing is required by the State of California, all ECHS freshmen are required to participate in the assessment. TCP students will be tested after school from 3:05 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. TCP students have been assigned a specific testing day according to the first letter of their last name as scheduled below:
Wednesday, February 29 A-L Thursday, March 1 M-Z
Attention ECHS Family and Friends: American Heritage Education Foundation and Escondido Charter High School is proud to present the 10th Annual AHEF Golf Tournament and Fundraiser to be held on Monday, March 12 at the Vineyard Golf Course here in Escondido. This year's event will include golf, lunch, dinner, raffles, silent action and more. This event will be fun for all with all proceeds benefiting our students and ECHS. Check out the school website for additional information, pricing, and discount options. Not a golfer? You can still contribute. We are looking for parent volunteers to help organize and run the tournament as well as various levels of sponsorship to help defer event costs. If you are willing to help out, can sponsor, or possibly have connections for sponsors, please contact Kathryn Helstrom at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 760.294.6131. See you on the links!!
AP Exam Registration: It’s time to register for AP Exams! To register for one or more exams, students need to submit a deposit ($13 per exam) or pay in full ($87 per exam) by Friday, March 2. Submit payments (cash, exact change required, or check made payable to ECHS) to Mrs. Endermann in the library. Students may use one check to pay for multiple exams. If exam fees present a financial hardship for your family, see Mrs. McCrory to discuss a fee reduction. Note: In order to meet the exam ordering deadline established by CollegeBoard, exams will only be ordered for students who submit payment by March 2.
Career Information Night: Solutions: Exploring Success Post High School is sponsoring an information night for students interested in careers in the Visual, Performing, and Digital Media Arts on Tuesday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m. Parents and students are invited to attend an informative evening with panelists who represent a diverse range of careers in the visual, performing, and digital arts. Panelists will describe what they do, how they turned their creative interests into their current career, and field questions. The event is free to attend and will be held at Del Norte High School Performing Arts Center (16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127).
Community Service: Heritage K-8 is looking for high school students to serve as tutors and mentors for students in grades 5-8. Tutoring and mentoring will take place after-school at Heritage K-8. Volunteers would be expected to serve one hour after-school 1-2 days per week. Take this opportunity to make a difference in the life of a student in our own district and earn your community service hours at the same time. E-mail Mrs. McCrory ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or stop by her office in the library to sign-up.
Scholarships: Eight new scholarships for seniors are posted on the bulletin board in the library. Scholarships are being offered by several local organizations including The Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, Escondido Police Officer’s Association, San Diego Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and North County Italian Association. Stop by to see if you are qualified to apply for one or more of these valuable scholarships. The newly posted scholarships have March deadlines, so don’t delay!
“Stuck for a Buck”: Ever wondered what it would be like to tape Mr. Torres or Mr. Smith to the clock tower? Well stop wondering and start taping! On Friday, February 24, in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, you can purchase pieces of duct tape for $1 a piece in an attempt to attach some of our beloved teachers to the clock tower. Remember that in order to be STUCK, they need your BUCKS!
Pasta for Pennies: Congratulations to the following classes that are in the lead- Soule, Dunlap, Prodan, and ILP. Their funds range from $50-$200. Remember that Friday is the last day to donate and help out the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Palomar Testing: If you are a graduating senior planning to attend Palomar College upon graduation, consider participating in the Palomar Early Assessment Program (EAP) on Friday, March 2. Seniors who participate in EAP are given priority registration for fall classes. TCP students should see Mrs. McCrory to sign-up and ILP students should see Mr. Gidner.
Deli: Thursday, February 23, come and enjoy carne asada with fresh salsa and lettuce served over a soft tortilla. The price is $3.50, or $5 with a soda and chips.
ILP Informational Meeting: Are you or someone you know interested in the Individualized Learning Program? There will be an Open House for students and parents interested in the Individualized Learning Program (ILP) on Tuesday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the ECHS American Spirit Theater. Please contact Ms. Judy Brooks at 760-737-3154, extension 162, if you have any questions.
The Experience of a Lifetime: Escondido Charter High School, (ECHS) is beginning to enroll international high school students into our Individualized Learning Program (ILP). We are looking for families who want the rewarding experience of hosting our international students. Families are expected to provide 3 meals per day, transportation to and from school and a caring environment. International students stay from 9 -12 months. Families are compensated $875 per month. For more information, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call ECHS (760) 737-3154.
Key Club: Attention all Key Club members! Just a reminder that our weekly meetings will no longer be held in the American Spirit Theater. From now on, meetings will be held in Mrs. Dunlap’s room, E200 on Wednesdays at lunch.
Academic League: Overall record: Freshmen- 0-0; JV- 1-0; Varsity- 0-1. Next match: Thursday, February 23, Valley Center versus ECHS at the American Spirit Theatre. Freshmen match begins at 6:30 p.m., JV match begins at 7:00 p.m., and the varsity match begins at 7:30 p.m. All matches should conclude by 9:00 p.m. Admission is free, so come and cheer on our academic teams to victory! Questions? Contact Mr. Endermann at nendermann@ echs.org. Go White Tigers!
Boys Basketball: Overall records: Varsity: 7-14; JV: 6-11. Stay tuned for a possible varsity CIF first round playoff game this week! Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m., in the student union. Questions? Contact Coach Prodan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Go White Tigers!
Boys Soccer: Overall record: 8-8-4. Stay tuned for a possible varsity CIF first round playoff game this week! Questions? Contact Coach Vazquez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Go White Tigers!
Girls Basketball: Overall record: 13-6. Stay tuned for more information on this week’s CIF first round playoff game. Questions? Contact Coach Keyser at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Go White Tigers!
Girls Soccer: Overall records: Varsity: 10-4-4; JV: 4-7. Stay tuned for more information on this week’s CIF first round playoff game. Questions? Contact Coach Torres at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Go White Tigers!
Roller Hockey Club: Overall record: 8-3. Next game: Thursday, February 23, League Playoffs, 6:20 p.m., at the west rink of the Escondido Sports Center in Kit Carson Park. Admission is free, so come on out and cheer on our team! Go White Tigers!
Spring Sports Practices: Spring sports practices will begin today, February 21 at the following locations: Boys Baseball, Del Dios Middle School Field, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Boys Golf, Escondido Country Club, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Boys Volleyball, ECHS Gym, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Girls Softball, Washington Park Field, 3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Swimming, YMCA Pool on North Broadway in Escondido, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., and Track and Field, Calvin Christian HS on North Broadway in Escondido, 3:20 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Remember: you must turn in your completed white athletic handbook forms in order to participate in these practices. Questions? Contact Coach Brose @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call him at 760-737-3154, ext. 148. Go White Tigers!
Coming Events:
Thursday (2/23), All Staff Meeting, 3:05 pm, Theater
Wednesday (2/29), Board of Directors Meeting, 5:30 pm, Library
Wednesday (2/29), TCP Freshmen PE Testing (A-L), 3:05 pm, Athletic Field
Thursday (3/1), TCP Freshmen PE Testing (M-Z), 3:05 pm, Athletic Field
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