ECHS OWL Update

Mission Statement

Our ECHS Owls are taught to have H.O.P.E.--faith in the premise that they can create OPPORTUNITY and a better future through EFFORT, HARD WORK, and PERSONAL COURAGE. This idea of H.O.P.E. is woven into the fabric of our ECHS family.

Greetings ECHS School Community!

During the week of October 7th, the Wonderful ECHS PTSA planned our “First Ever” Homecoming Spirit Week, Homecoming Dance and ECHS Community & Alumni Picnic!!! It was HUGE SUCCESS from start to finish given the time and dedicated preparation of our Fantastic PTSA President, Mrs. Lynch and Vice President, Mrs. Reass, our PTSA Board; along with a team of student, parent and teacher/staff volunteers that helped to make this a reality! There were so many great moments throughout our First Ever ECHS Homecoming Week and within today’s OWL Update, we will begin by highlighting our First Ever ECHS Spirit Week and Advisory Door Decorating Winner! During the next few OWL Updates we will look forward to sharing highlights of the Homecoming Pep Rally, Homecoming Court, Homecoming Dance and Homecoming Family & Alumni Picnic! SHOUT OUT TO OUR ECHS PTSA and SCHOOL COMMUNITY!!!

We made it successfully to the close of the first nine week period because of the hard work of our ECHS students, dedicated efforts of our teachers & staff and continued support of our parents. Thank you so very much!

As a friendly reminder, tomorrow (October 14, 2024) is a RRISD Student Holiday and Staff Development Day. Please remember, although there is not RRISD bus transportation on this RRISD student holiday, ACC classes ARE still in session on October 14th. Our Owls with ACC classes are asked to please check with your professor(s) to determine the class expectations for tomorrow and please plan accordingly. Also, on October 16, 2024 PSAT Testing will take place for 11th graders. Classes WILL BE IN SESSION for our 9th, 10th & 12th grade students on October 16th. In addition, On October 17, 2024 PSAT Testing will take place for 10th graders. Classes WILL BE IN SESSION for our 9th, 11th & 12th grade students on October 16th. More information will be provided closer to these testing dates.

Please check out our ECHS “Campus Reminders” and “OWLstanding News” sections in this update for more information and highlights!

Please reach out if you have any questions.

GO OWLS!

Dr. Wilson

On October 16, 2024 PSAT Testing will take place for 11th graders.

Classes WILL BE IN SESSION for our 9th, 10th & 12th grade students on October 16th.

In addition, On October 17, 2024 PSAT Testing will take place for 10th graders.

Classes WILL BE IN SESSION for our 9th, 11th & 12th grade students on October 16th.

More information will be provided closer to these testing dates.

Transcripts can be requested here. Please allow up to 2 business days for processing after payment is submitted. You will receive an email after the transcript is sent electronically, or when it is ready for pickup.

The price for transcripts is $5.00 each. This includes both electronic and certified paper transcripts.

Below are some highlights!

Dress Your Age: Freshmen-toddlers, Sophomores-teens, Juniors-middle aged-adults, Senior-senior citizens, teachers - zombies

CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. ANAYA’S ADVISORY ON WINNING THE HOMECOMING THEMED DOOR CONTEST!!!

Thanks to all our ECHS co-leaders for their thoughtful preparation for the enrichment club sessions! Our appreciation to the club members for their participation and to our club sponsors for their supportive supervision.

This week’s featured enrichment club is:

Thanks to the Jewelry Making Club co-leads: (Ellie H., Nadia B. and Louisy G.) and teacher sponsor, Ms. Martinez. It was shared that the jewelry making club is a safe place where people can make jewelry and use their creativity. A skilled designer in the club made this lovely jewelry because they love to spread awareness of certain topics like domestic violence. Given their first hand knowledge, it is very important for them that people are educated regarding this topic. SHOUT OUT to the Jewelry Making Club!

Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th through October 15th. We are pleased to acknowledge the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our ECHS community, society and the nation.

During this designated Month, the ECHS Culture Club and Access & Opportunity Campus Lead Mr. Julian Jones, are highlighting a Hispanic or Latino American to display in the Commons, within classrooms, during the morning announcements and within the OWL Update.

MUCH APPRECIATION to the ECHS Culture Club and Mr. Jones!

ALL our ECHS OWLS!

ALL Our ECHS Teachers and Staff!

We cannot begin to describe the gratitude we have for everyone who helped make our 2024 Homecoming such a success! We absolutely could not have done this without our fabulous ECHS community!

We apologize for the watermark on the photos from the photobooth pictures. You can now download your photos here with or without the frame. We appreciate your patience as we corrected the issue! If you have images from the dance or our Homecoming spirit week, please share them with us! Please send them to earlycollege_ptsa@roundrockisd.org and we will add them to the Homecoming photos folder that is available to the entire community HERE.

https://tinyurl.com/ECHS-HOCO-Week-Photos-2024

Helen Holmes (Students whose last names begin with M-Z)

helen_holmes@roundrockisd.org

Valerie Laugier (Students whose last names begin with A-L)

valerie_laugier@roundrockisd.org

Crisis resources for anything related to mental health, dating violence, and substance use. This includes a 24-hour hotline and text line.

Community resources including financial, food, medical, dental, and mental health assistance.

More student and parent resources can be found on the district Counseling Services and Behavioral Health websites.

RRISD Health Services website for info and medical forms:

https://roundrockisd.org/health-services/

RRISD Covid website:

https://roundrockisd.org/covid/

ACC RESOURCES

• ACC library - Resources now online

• Study Resource Tips

• Need more study resources tips, meet with an Academic Coach

• FREE online tutoring here.

• Student Accessibility Services

• Counseling Mental Health Resources

• Student Help desk

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In an effort to maintain our good health, safety and well being; we are ALL encouraged to please continue following the current restrictions instituted within our school district, city, state and nation.

Please take care of yourselves!

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