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Looking Forward
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10/10 & 11... Chili's Restaurant Nights 10/12... Reflections Submissions Due, Fall Box Top Contest Ends, Green Bag Fundraiser Ends, Bike Rodeo 10/15-19... Red Ribbon Week 10/17... 6th Grade Science Night 10/20 - 11/4... Fall Break 11/8... PTA General Meeting 11/12... No School 11/14... Staff Luncheon Hosted by Grades 3-4, Reflections Reception 11/28... 5th Grade Science Night 11/21-23 No School Thanksgiving Break |
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Membership Has Its Benefits...
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TOMORROW,
Sept. 28
after school at the back gate near the playground
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20% of all sales will go back to ECC!!
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Restaurant Night
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SAVE THE DATES... Wednesday, Oct. 10 & Thursday, Oct. 11 ALL DAY (11Am-10:30PM) With each flyer presented, Chili's in Encinitas (Near Target Shopping Center) will donate 15% of all sales to our school.
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Character Counts
at the Creek!
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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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Check the Lost & Found near the office. All unclaimed items will be donated September 28.
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September 27, 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 28
Recycling Collection - AM Drop Off, All Gates
Assembly
PTA Membership Drive Deadline
ECC Fund Drive Deadline
Last Chance to Claim Lost & Found Items
Mission 2 Save Deposits Before School - Front Gate
Early Dismissal 12:45PM
SHARKEEZ Italian Ice After School - Back Gate
Monday, October 1
Walk, Ride, or Roll Challenge
Labels For Education Contest Begins
Green Bag Fundraiser Begins
6th Grade Camp
Tuesday, October 2
Walk, Ride, or Roll Challenge
6th Grade Camp
Wednesday, October 3
Walk, Ride, or Roll Challenge
6th Grade Camp
Thursday, October 4
Walk, Ride, or Roll Challenge
6th Grade Camp
Friday, October 5
Walk, Ride, or Roll Challenge
Recycling Collection - AM Drop Off, All Gates
6th Graders Return From Camp
Early Dismissal 12:45PM
Yogurt Dream FUNdrasier
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A Note From Mrs. Brown
September 24, 2012
"There are three types of workers: those who get things done, those who watch things get done, and those who wonder how so much got done."
Anonymous
Dear ECC Families,
This is the message that I shared with our students this week. It is a universal truth that I want our children to think about and ponder and ask themselves; where do I fit in on this spectrum? I was sparked to share this due to the overwhelming feeling I experience each and every September, the feeling of gratitude. I can't say it adequately or to enough of you, thank you. Thank you for sharing your children with us, for trusting us, for volunteering countless hours, for organizing and planning things, for being on time, for smiling and saying hello, for digging into your pocket and donating, for co-teaching, for being kind. It is ALL of you, you know who you are, who come here to be a part of the greater good. In my mind, the majority of ECC parents are doers and I sometimes feel like I am the one watching and wondering how you did it all!
See you at the Spirit Assembly!
Carrie Brown
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News From Dr. Reeve
September 27, 2012
Drop Off Volunteers
We still could use a couple of more parent volunteers to help with the Safety Patrol before and after school. If you are interested in helping, please contact James Patterson in the school office or email him at 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. The staff member at this intersection is not allowed to cross students. Also, automobiles exiting the school parking lot on to Paseo Tulipero should not stop in the crosswalk waiting to exit the parking lot.
Lunch and the Scrap Cart
Just a reminder that 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
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.
Support Your Children's Education
The education of all our children is supported by two equally important organizations: The ECC PTA and the ECC Fund. The PTA supports our programs (Arts Attack, Garden Science, Robotics, Variety Show, Spelling Bee, etc.). The ECC Fund supports people (Science Consultant: Mrs. Lester, Music Consultant: Miss Eng, Technology Consultant: Mrs. Weingarten, Media Center Consultant: Mrs. Hee, etc.) The deadline for both drives is tomorrow, Friday Sept. 28.
To join the PTA, visit the PTA website to download a Membership Form or donate directly on-line. Contact Katrina Young with general questions about the PTA or Cyndi Stanford with specific questions about PTA Membership.
To donate to the ECC Fund, click here to donate directly on-line or click here to download a Donation Form. Contact Lynda Wennerstrom with questions about the ECC Fund.
ECC PTA Membership
The ECC PTA would like to thank the 350 parents and teachers who have joined the PTA. Currently 58% of our families have joined the ECC PTA. This involvement directly translates into the quality of our children's educational experience at ECC. Please click here for a visual graph of the current PTA membership and pledge to make up the difference in your classroom.
Additionally, many companies are equally invested in your child's education. Click here to see if your company participates in a company matching gift program and click here for a list of a few of the local companies that have already donated to our PTA.
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 Jerry 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.
Green Bag Fundraiser
Did you know that Californians throw away enough plastic bags to circle the planet more than 250 times! By popular demand ECC's PTA is bringing back the environmentally friendly "Green Products" fundraiser. Between October 1-5, look for the Green Bags Team to display products on campus that your child may volunteer to sell to friends and family. Order forms may also be turned in during that time. For more information on these green products and fundraiser click here or ask Kelly Sawyer any questions you might have.
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.
Clay Helpers NEEDED
Arts Attack is looking for some clay lovers to help with a few clay projects. If you would like to help with the Holiday and Mothers' Day projects please contact Larry Hammer with any questions or click here for more info about how to teach a clay lesson and everything else you need to know about clay. No experience is necessary, just the willingness to get your hands dirty with some enthusiastic kids!
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
 Grab those scissors and start clipping the LABELS FOR EDUCATION labels from your favorite participating products (Campbells, Pepperidge Farm, Bic, Prego, Dannon, Post, V8, Glad, Pop Secret). Turn the labels into the PTA box in the front office with student's name, teacher and total number of labels by Friday, Nov. 9. The student with the most labels will win a $10 Target gift card. Second prize is a $5 Jamba Juice gift card. The Labels for Education program funds our P.E. equipment. 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. 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.
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ECC FUND
The ECC Fund Fall Pledge Drive Ends This Friday!
PLEASE DONATE to the ECC Fund TODAY! The plain & simple truth is that our school CANNOT continue to fund our Science, Music & Technology Consultants without your financial support. And without your donations, our school cannot fund thousands of dollars in valuable teacher & classroom grants, educational tools and resources which are only made possible with ECC Fund monies. We need the support of every single family at ECC to make a difference. No donation is too small, every dollar counts! You can increase the impact of your contribution by making an automatic, recurring donation in any denomination. For just $20 a month over the course of the school year you can make a HUGE impact on our children's education! Donation forms are available HERE and in the school office. You can also donate online through our school website at www.eusd.net by clicking on the "ECC Fund Donations" link or go directly to our online donation page at https://ecces.ejoinme.org/2012FallPledgeDrive.
MANY THANKS to the 169 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 $500 Visa Gift Card GIVEAWAY at the Spirit Assembly tomorrow! For each $200 your family donates to the ECC Fund by 8:00AM Friday, Sept. 28, 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 & donations paid installments count toward your entries. 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! We expect to receive the frames in early October and will distribute them to each qualifying family ASAP.
SOLD OUT - Girls' Night Out at the Belly Up!
Thank you to the 100 ECC Moms & Friends who purchased tix for our 1st Girls; Night Out at the Belly Up on Friday night! If you would like to be put on a waiting list in case of a cancellation, please contact Lynda Wennerstrom. 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 www.lacostavalleyhoa.com to learn more about the event and purchase tickets online. 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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