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10/1-5... Walk, Ride or Roll Challenge, 6th Grade Camp 10/12... Reflections Submissions Due, Fall Box Top Contest Ends, Bike Rodeo 10/17... 6th Grade Science Night 10/15-19... Red Ribbon Week 10/20 - 11/4... Fall Break |
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AFTER SCHOOL Tomorrow,
Sept. 21!!! 
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SHARKEEZ ITALIAN ICE
will be at the back gate selling Italian Ice
$2 for 1 scoop
$3 for 2 scoops
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20% of all sales will go back to ECC!!
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Today and Tomorrow
Before & After School
in the
ECC Auditorium If you can volunteer to help with this event please contact Mamta Malhotra.
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Character Counts
at the Creek!
| The Character Trait for the Month of September is....
C I T I Z E N S H I P |
DO YOUR SHARE TO MAKE YOUR SCHOOL AND THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE:
-Take responsibility for what goes on around you
-Help take care of the environment
-Be a good neighbor
-Treat others with respect
-Follow the rules of your family, your school and your society
-Stand with pride when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag
-Play by the rules
(One winner from each grade will receive a $20 gift care to Target and four overall winners will get lunch with Principal Brown at Islands.)
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Help Wanted
Weekly Edition:
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The following programs need volunteers to help give all ECC students the best educational experience possible:
Quiet Room: Contact Erika Brucia
Book Fair: Contact Mamta Malhotra
Arts Attack Supply Room Helpers: Contact Melissa Van loan
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Check the Lost & Found near the office. All unclaimed items will be donated September 28.
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September 20, 2012
Welcome to ECC Explorer News (eNews). For more information, please visit the ECC website and the PTA website.
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The Week Ahead
Tomorrow, September 21
Recycling Collection - AM Drop Off, All Gates
Conferences - Early Dismissal 12:45PM
Last Day of ECC's Book Fair Before & After School - Auditorium
Last Day of Book Drive Before School - Front & Back Gates
Monday, September 24
Everyone A Reader Volunteer Training 8:15AM - Room 211
Tuesday, September 25
Wednesday, September 26
Running Club Begins
Thursday, September 27
Friday, September 28
Recycling Collection - AM Drop Off, All Gates
Assembly
PTA Membership Drive Deadline
Last Chance to Claim Lost & Found Items,
Mission 2 Save Deposits Before School - Front Gate
Early Dismissal 12:45PM
Sharkeez Italian Icee After School
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A Note From Mrs. Brown
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Dear ECC Families,
Thank you for coming to parent conferences. I hope you found it informative and meaningful. We really are a team and try hard to make things work well for your children. Your input and support are highly valued by each of us.
I want to explain a bit about our yoga grant. As I mentioned at the Back to School Night parent meetings, the Jois Foundation gave EUSD a generous grant to fund yoga for all students. A component of the grant is a research piece involving USD and the University of Virginia. The research requires a careful collection of data, including monitoring the resting heart rate of all students, once a week for ten weeks. It also includes initial height and weight measurements for each child. All of this is done confidentially and away from other students. All data collected will be stripped of identifiers as well. The only thing that will be used is a student ID number.
Here is the latest news; ECC was selected as one of four sample schools within our district. In order to collect qualitative and quantifiable data, we cannot begin to actually receive yoga instruction until January 2013. I know this may sound crazy, but we will take our initial ten-week data on heart rate and then we will begin the systematic application of yoga after the Winter Break. In the meantime, our yoga teacher, Miss Christina, will be our "Art" teacher. Very fortunately, she has a B.A. in fine arts! I realize that this all sound s a bit wacky, but I do see it as beneficial to be a part of this cutting edge research as it will ultimately help our children as we learn if yoga, as a part of weekly exercise, does indeed make a palpable difference in each child's overall wellness.
In order to get started, the research team has asked for each EUSD parent to take a quick online survey. The link to the Parent Questionnaire can be found by clicking here or at EUSD.net under the section entitled "For Parents." Please take a moment to log on and take the survey.
Finally, Ladies- join me at the Belly Up on September 28th for our first ever Ladies Night Out to benefit our ECC Fund. The bus leaves our parking lot at 5:00. Tickets may be purchased online using the link in this edition of eNews, or in front of our school this Friday and everyday next week.
Thanks to all, as always,
Carrie Brown
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News From Dr. Reeve
September 20, 2012
Drop Off Volunteers
Several ECC parents have graciously volunteered their time to help monitor the traffic flow during arrival and dismissal time. A big thank you goes out to James Patterson for scheduling the parents who volunteer. We would also like to acknowledge the following parents for their assistance:
Debbie Shane Alice Beacham Jen Sutton
Kelley Berman Colleen Schlosser Samantha Vigil
Christy Monko Tracy Henderson
We could use a couple of more parent volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact James Patterson in the school office or email, zkjp@mac.com .
Crosswalks
For the safety of all ECC students and parents using the crosswalks, all automobile drivers must come to a complete stop at the crosswalks at the intersection of Paseo Aliso and Via Adelfa. Also, automobiles exiting the school parking lot on to Paseo Tulipero should not be stopped in the crosswalk waiting to exit the parking lot.
Lunch and the Scrap Cart
The new "scrap cart" is now being used at lunch times to separate trash from recycle items. We've notice a lot unopened store bought items and homemade uneaten food items being thrown in the trash. We are not allowed to "recycle" food items due to health and sanitation issues. Have a discussion with your students about if they're satisfied with their lunches or if they're throwing uneaten items. This just might save families money on lunches!
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PTA News & Events
Book Fair
This afternoon and tomorrow (before and after school) are your last few chances to visit ECC's Scholastic Book Fair in the auditorium. The book fair is a wonderful chance to support your school and your children's reading habits. Like most acquired skills, the more kids practice reading, the better they become. Giving children the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of engaging and affordable books is a key factor in motivating them to read more. Books can also be bought on-line here Sept. 12 through Oct. 2. and will be delivered to your child's classroom the second week in October. Thank you to all the volunteers who have signed up to help make this year's book fair a success.
Book Drive
Please support ECC's second annual Book Drive happening this afternoon after school and tomorrow before and after school at the front and back gates. The ECC PTA will be collecting gently used or recently purchased books during the Book Fair. All books will be donated to Central Elementary School in Escondido which not only has been identified as a high-need school, their media center was flooded last year due to heavy rains. Read article here. Last year ECC donated over 800 books to Laurel Elementary in Oceanside; we hope to donate the same amount (if not more) to help the students at Central. Please contact Kristin Berry with any questions. Mission 2 Save
Mission Federal Credit Union deposits will be accepted before school tomorrow, Sept. 28, at the front gate. If your child does not have an account and you would like to open one, applications are located in the office near the PTA box during the week of Sept. 24. Please contact Debra Kirkwood with questions.
Support our Children - Join the PTA Did you know the best way to support your school is to join the PTA? All membership dues go directly toward fudning vital PTA programs. Thank you to the families that have already joined. ECC's PTA Membership Drive ends Sept. 28. If you have not already done so, please click here to donate to the PTA or click here to download a Membership Form. All Membership Forms may be turned into the PTA Box in the front office (under Miss Christy's desk). Please contact Cynthia Stanford with questions.
Everyone a Reader Training
If you are planning on volunteering for the Everyone a Reader program, please attend the training Monday, Sept. 24 from 8:15-10:15AM in room 211. Training is provided by the Department of Education and offers excellent tips for readers of all levels. Contact Kristin Berry or Laurie Moselle with questions and to RSVP for this important training meeting.
Reflections Contest Happening NOW!
The deadline for the PTA Reflections Arts Contest is Oct. 12. All ECC students are encouraged to participate. Reflections is a national arts achievement and recognition program. This year's theme is The Magic of a Moment. Students may submit works relating to the theme in six different categories: dance choreography, musical composition, visual arts photography, literature, and video production. Student artwork will be displayed at a reception held at ECC on Nov. 14, 2012, in the evening. Please review the program guidelines on the ECC PTA website for more information or contact Angela DeLuca.
Important Education Propositions On The Ballot
Prop 38 and Prop 30 are the two initiatives on the Nov. 6, 2012 ballot that have the potential to greatly increase the revenue for our schools. Please take the time to educate yourself on these propositions. The Encinitas Union School District supports the passage of both Prop 38 and Prop 30.
*Prop 38: To learn more about Proposition 38 (Also known as "Our Children Our Future: Local Schools and Early Education Investment Act" or "The Molly Munger Initiative") go to www.prop38forlocalschools.org and be sure to visit the benefits calculator to find out how much our school would receive if Prop 38 passes.
*Prop 30: To learn more about Proposition 30 (Also known as "The School and Local Public Safety Protection Act" or "The Governor Gerry Brown Initiative" go to www.yesonprop30.com.
*Comparison Matrix: Please visit www.educateourstate.org for information on both initiatives. Click here to view a matrix they have created to compare/contrast the two propositions.
Prop 38 Event
A local family is hosting an informational meeting about Proposition 38 on Sept. 26 at 6:30PM. Click here for flyer. (Location is provided upon RSVP.) Anyone interested in learning more about this ballot measure is invited. Topics of discussion include projected revenues for individual schools, as well as how this initiative works and how it will affect your taxes. Please contact Elizabeth Shany with any questions and/or to RSVP to this event. You also may contact Katrina Young or Mary Durfee with any questions related to this event or other ways to learn more about Prop 38.
Quiet Room at ECC
For some kids, recess can be the most challenging time of the day. Starting this week, ECC is offering a Quiet Room to students wishing for a spot to relax and enjoy peaceful activities such as coloring, reading and quiet games. The Quiet Room will be open every Friday during lunch recess with the hope of extending it throughout the week if additional volunteers step forward. Please contact Erika Brucia for more information about this new program or to find out more about volunteering in the Quiet Room.
Lace Up Your Running Shoes
Looking for a great way to spend quality time with your kids AND exercise at the same time? ECC Running Club is for you! Join us every WEDNESDAY after school, starting Sept. 26th. Parent Information, Program Calendar and Program Overview flyers are available on the PTA website. All participating students must bring a signed permission slip to the first session to participate. Click here to download the permission slip.
Bike Rodeo is Back
GET IN GEAR FOR THE ECC BIKE RODEO! Immediately after school (1:00PM) on Friday, Oct. 12, ECC will offer a hands-on learning clinic to provide students with the skills they need to become better cyclists and avoid bicycling accidents and injuries. Professionals from El Camino Bike Shop and the Encinitas Sheriff's Station will be providing bike safety instruction and demonstrations. Participants will have the chance to learn and practice their skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Click here for the informational flyer and consent form.
Walk To School Challenge
Get ready to join in SANDAG iCommunte's Walk Ride and Roll to school challenge happening the week of Oct. 1 - 5, 2012. The school with the largest percentage of parents logging their child's carpool, transit, walk, and/or bike to school trips in the online iCommute system wins! Schools will receive one point for every alternative commute trip logged using TripTracker throughout the challenge. Scooters and skateboards count too. First place wins $1,000 in school supplies; second place gets $750; third place receives $500. All trips must be logged by Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. Along with cash prizes for the winning schools, parents that log their child's/children's trips also have a chance to win prizes from iCommute! To log in go to http://www.icommutesd.com/Events/WalkRideRollToSchoolCampaign.aspx. ECC's school password is: ECC2013.
Back to School Box Top Contest
Earn Cash for ECC! One winner per grade who collects the most Box Tops in their grade will win a $10 gift card to Target. Simply collect and affix Box Tops to a collection sheet (click here to choose one) or place them in a baggie and turn them in to the collection can located next to the Lost and Found cabinet by Friday, Oct. 12. Don't forget to include your name, teacher's name and grade with number of box tops collected on the collection sheet or baggie. Winners will be announced in the Oct. 18 eNews. Contact Audrey McLaurin with questions.
Give with Target REDcard:
 Target gives back to ECC every time you shop. Simply register your Target REDcard here and 1% of all your Target purchases will go toward supporting ECC PTA programs.
Give with Labels for Education
Did you know that most of our playground equipment last year was obtained through the Labels for Education program?Please support your children's physical education and register your Albertsons, Vons, and Ralphs frequent shopper cards. Every time you purchase a participating product (Pepperidge Farm, Cambells, Prego, Pop Secret, Post, Dannon, etc.), our school earns points. It's that easy! To register, go to www.eLabelsForEducation.com. Any questions contact Anne-Katherine Pingree.
Give With Office Depot:
When checking out at Office Depot, simply mention you are from ECC and they will automatically give back 5% to ECC! No flyers. No coupons. No sign-up. It's that easy.
Give With eScrip:
Planning October travel? USE eScrip! There are hundreds of travel companies that are willing to contribute to ECC. Just use eScrip to enter their online sties. To make your reservations, go to eScrip.com and click on the online mall link. There are so many travel companies that you already use that will donate a portion of your purchase to ECC. Just a small sampling includes Expedia (1.5% to ECC), Travelocity (1.8%), Hotwire (2.4%), Priceline.com (3%), Hotels.com (3.9%), Avis (1.8%), Dollar Rent-a-Car (0.6%) and so many more. To sign up for eScrip go to www.escrip.com.com and use our school id: 4654601. Questions? Ask Lisa Hyndman.
Give With Vons:
Just link your Vons Club card to ECC at checkout and Vons will automatically give back to ECC every time you present your Vons Club card.
President's Letter
Log onto the ECC PTA website (www.eccpta.com) for the semi-monthly president's letter summarizing recent and upcoming PTA events. |
ECC FUND
Last Week for the ECC Fund Fall Pledge Drive!
Of course the ECC Fund accepts donations year-round, but this is the last week to be entered into the $500 Visa Gift Card GIVEAWAY! For each $200 your family donates, you will receive a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift card which can be used virtually anywhere! Each $200 contribution counts as an entry (e.g., a $600 donation receives 3 chances to win) and matching fund gifts & donation paid in installments count toward your entries. Drawing will take place during the Sept 28 Spirit Assembly.
SHOW YOUR ECC PRIDE ON YOUR CAR: Every ECC Family who donates $50 or more will receive an AWESOME El Camino Creek License plate frame!
MANY THANKS to the 119 ECC Families who have already made donations totaling over $28,000! We still have a long way to go to reach our annual goal of raising $100,000 for ECC's Music, Science, and Technology programs. No donation is too small, and every pledge goes a long way toward giving our students the tools they need for an extraordinary educational experience
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT at the Belly Up!
Bring your friends and join us for Happy Hour with ATOMIC GROOVE at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on Friday, Sept. 28 from 5:00-8:00PM. Tickets are $25 per person and include limo bus transportation from La Costa Valley, admission to the Belly Up, one drink ticket, appetizers, and a Shwag Bag filled with lots of cool stuff. You can purchase tickets online at https://ecces.ejoinme.org/2012GirlsNightOut. We will also have tickets available for purchase at the main school gate after school this Friday, Sept. 21 and Monday through Thursday of next week.
GHOULISH Fun for ECC Parents!
The La Costa Valley Club invites all ECC Parents to its Annual Halloween Party at the Valley Club on Saturday, Oct 27 beginning at 6:00PM. This year's event will include all of the customary great food, music, dancing and famous costume contest, and it will also be a fundraiser for the ECC Fund with an awesome raffle. For more information go to the Valley Club's website at
If you would like to find out more about the ECC Fund or have questions or comments, please contact ECC Fund Co-Chair Lynda Wennerstrom at ldwenn2000@yahoo.com. To stay informed with what's happening at ECC this year, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ECCFund. "Friend" The ECC Fund by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28 and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Target gift card.
Thank you for your support!
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