Early College High School - Home of the Owls!

Have you heard??? ECHS' 1st Annual Homecoming is next week! Remember that the "dance" is casual, so no need to purchase anything formal; but we're going to have some FUN and hope everyone can participate! If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Wright or Mr. Wahl.

Don't forget that today there are tutorials at ECHS. Make sure and sign up online if you will need the bus to take you home this afternoon. Thanks! ECHS

Don't forget to wear boots tomorrow! "Stomp out cancer!" @ECHS

Don't forget to wear Red, White and Blue tomorrow in honor of those who died in the September 11th attack. ECHS

Whooooooooooose ready for "Go Gold" week next week? ECHS is! Please join in the fun theme days and continue to bring items in support of childhood cancer awareness in East Texas. For next week: Monday - Stomp out cancer; Wear Boots Tuesday - Cheer on survivors; Wear Sprit Gear Wed. - Team up against cancer ; Wear your favorite team jersey Thurs. - Light up awareness; Wear Neon colors Fri. - Go Gold; Wear Gold or Yellow!

Picture showing colleges attended by ECHS Teachers and staff.

Happy Labor Day! No school today. Enjoy the day!

Next Friday, September 10th, Tyler ISD will observe a Red, White, and Blue Day in honor of the innocent civilians and first responders that perished that day, first responders that assisted in the evacuation and recovery of citizens, and military personnel who served bravely, some giving the ultimate sacrifice over the past 20 years, in response to the attack. Thank you for your participation and for honoring these citizens. ECHS

Don't forget that our last Beginning of the Year Parent Symposium is this Friday in the ECHS Library from 1-2 PM! If you missed Parent University or just want a refresher or have any burning questions to ask, this opportunity is for you! We start at 1 PM and promise to get you out before 2 PM!

World's Finest Chocolate sales start today! We are asking that every student sell 2 boxes in order to bulk up our staff and student activity funds. Sales will continue until Oct. 1, when all money is due. Mr. Borel will be taking money on Tues. and Wed. during advisory.

Students and parents, a couple of reminders for the first week back: 1. Start time is 8:05 AM and students should be in their seats ready to go by that time. 2. Student pick up is at 3:45 PM. Please refrain from picking your child up between 3:00 PM and 3:45 PM as this causes congestion in the office area. Teachers are teaching from bell-to-bell, and we don't want students to miss any instruction. 3. Breakfast and lunch will both be offered free of charge to every student. 4. Juniors and Seniors are expected to be on the ECHS campus during the first week back. If not in class, Juniors will be housed in the Cafe and Seniors in the Library. 5. Students are allowed to order food in as long as it is ordered at least 45 minutes prior to one's lunch time. Food will be in the front office for student pick up. 6. Bus Routes will be sent out shortly; however, we would ask that, if possible, parents consider dropping students off on the first day so we can explain the process to students thoroughly. They can easily return home via bus on day 1. 7. Breakfast for everyone will be in the Cafe. 8. Morning holding areas: -9th and 10th - Gym -11th - Cafe -12th - Library

Save the date! ECHS Open House is September 27 from 5 PM - 7 PM! Mark your calendar to come and meet your student's teachers and administrators!

Tyler ISD Early College High School "Parent Symposium" will be held from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Friday, August 20 and Friday, August 27 in the ECHS Library/Student Union! Come to one of the two days to meet the new administrative team and get any questions answered that you may have. We look forward to meeting with you!

Incoming students and parents who were NOT able to attend Parent University July 24, please stop by ECHS next Monday August 9, Tuesday, August 10 or Wednesday, August 11 to read through a summary of what was covered and sign for your student's laptop. Upon arrival, see Ms. Williams, the Secretary, to receive the required documents and sign. Upon completion, laptops will be distributed to your students. Much thanks for your help in this matter and see you soon!

https://www.esposure.gg/ Here is the link for those of you interested in the ESPORTS Event!

https://tylerisdtx-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/jennifer_rader_tylerisd_org/EaqGMqghF8BFqyQH7MOnJ3MB1pKqllNugo2JMfRyWzoWUw Here's the link for the 9th grade example for Summer Reading Projects.

"Students, Please remember to complete your summer reading BEFORE the first day of school, August, 16th. You will have a reading test sometime during the first week of school. Also, your project will be due no later than Friday August, 20th. Remember to follow your project rubric. If you have any questions, please email your English teacher. Thank you for being diligent, hard-workers, and we'll see you on Monday August, 16th!"

10th grade! Here is your reminder regarding summer reading! The Secret Life of Bees Analysis Project Directions: Create a visual representation of your analysis of the novel and characters. Your project must include the following points/topics. • Symbolism (5 symbols with interpretation of each symbol) • Theme (5 themes and their significance to the reader) • Character motivation (Pick a character and write a 5-6 sentence analysis of their motivation throughout the novel. Find 3 quotes and page numbers to support your analysis of the character you choose.) • Figurative language (Find 5 examples of figurative language [quote and page number] and explain how your examples contribute the book.) • Character Comparison (Find a social figure in today’s world and make connections between them and a character in the novel. In a paragraph, explain 3 connections between the character and social figure you choose and explain why these connections stuck out to you.) Here are some options for your project platform: 1. Canva 2. Powtoon 3. Blendspace 4. Smore 5. Poster *If there is a different project platform you would like to use, let us know. You may NOT use Google Slides* This is due on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of school no later than 3:45 p.m.

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Summer Bridge and Parent University 2021 was a blast! ECHS is so excited to be able to work with these fine young men and women for the next 4 years! Thank you parents for raising such enjoyable children and for entrusting us with them!