September 2023

Dear Odyssey ECCO Families-

We are off to a terrific start to the 2023-24 school year. All classes are in full swing now and students are doing a great job jumping back into their “school” routines. We have completed our beginning of the year assessments and are very excited to watch the students grow academically and socially this year. Keep an eye out for periodic grade reports, communication from teachers and general school announcements. Our family open house is on September 7th from 5 pm- 7 pm, this event gives you an opportunity to connect with teachers and staff. I look forward to seeing you all there.

It is going to be a great year!

Sincerely,

Stacy Miller, Principal

SEPTEMBER

9/1/2023 – ICAP Friday, Held During 8th Period at 1:15, via Webex

9/1/2023 – UpperClassmen Friday, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Min-Auditorium

9/4/2023—Labor Day – District 11 Closed

9/4/2023—Labor Day – PPSC Closed

9/5/2023 – PPSC Open but NO CLASSES

9/6/2023 – Drop Date PPSC, Fall Semester, without Penalty

9/7/2023 – RJWAC Picture Day, Time TBD

9/7/2023 - Odyssey ECCO Open House, 5:00 -7:00 pm

9/11/2023—School Accountability Committee Night, on-line, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

9/15/2023 – Phoenix Feathers, 2:15-2:55 p.m.

9/22/2023—District Professional Development Day – No Students

9/29/2023—Phoenix Family Friday / Morning Coffee with the Principal (Parents) 7:30-8:30 a.m., Conference Room 251

OCTOBER

10/2/2023 – Official Count Day

10/2/2023—School Accountability Committee Night, online, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

10/6/2023 - ICAP Friday, Held During 8th Period at 1:15 p.m., via Webex

10/6/2023 – UpperClassmen Friday, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Mini-Auditorium

10/6/2023 – Seniors: Mandatory Meeting #2, 3:00 p.m., Mini-Auditorium

10/12/2023—End of 1st Quarter

10/13/2023 – Teacher Work Day – No Students

10/16/2023 – Building Professional Day (No Students)

10/17/2023—Beginning of 2nd Quarter

10/16-20/2023—Spirit Week

10/18/2023 – Picture Make-Up Day

10/20/2023—Phoenix Family Friday / Morning Coffee with the Principal 7:30-9:30 a.m., Room 251

10/20/2023 – Phoenix Feathers, 2:15-2:55 p.m., Large Auditorium

10/20/2023 – Coffee House, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre

10/25 - 27/2023—Parent/Teacher Conferences

10/30/2023 – PPSC Spring Registration Opens for all students

10/30-11/3/2023 – Stress Relievers Week, Hosted by Counseling

Welcome (or welcome back)! The Counseling Team is Odyssey’s “Help Desk”. In addition to being liaisons for Pikes Peak State College and Colorado State University Pueblo, we are also responsible for tracking students’ progress toward high school graduation and earning an Associate Degree, student class schedules, Individualized Career and Academic Planning (ICAP), 504 plans, and much more! Please reach out to us at the contacts listed below, if you (or your student) have any academic, college/career, or social/emotional concerns.

Mrs. Everette and Ms. Lord also teach a “AAA” class. This class is required for any student that is planning to go “Off Campus” to PPSC next semester. This class prepares students to navigate this transition, as well as teaches them how prepare for their Bachelor’s Degrees and beyond! The class included lessons, field trips, guest speakers, activities, and more.

Your Counseling Team (located in Room 276):

Kristine Stenger, Counseling Assistant

Kristine.Stenger@D11.org

Office: 719-328-2088

Lisa Fowler, School Counselor for Last Names A-K

Lisa.Fowler@D11.org

Office: 719-328-2007; Mobile: 719-393-3423

Taura Gandy, School Counselor for Last Names L-M and Career Pathways

Taura.Gandy@D11.org

Office: 719-328-2053

Katrina Everette, School Counselor for Last Names N-Z

Katrina.Everette@D11.org

Office: 719-328-2058; Mobile: 719-393-5967

For more information check out our website, Facebook and Twitter pages.

Email: Renee.lacey@d11.org
Website: d11.org/EarlyCollege
Location: 2115 Afton Way, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-328-2031
Facebook: facebook.com/OdysseyEarlyCollegeandCareerOptions
Twitter: @Odyssey_ECCO