School Bell Times, Spring 2014

A quarterly news magazine since 1982 for residents of the East Central Independent School District
Roland Toscano selected as
next EC Superintendent
Spring 2014
FALL 2009
Message from
On March 17, the East Central Board of Trustees selected Roland Toscano, East Central High
School Board
School Principal, to replace long time Superintendent Gary Patterson, who will retire on July 1. Mr.
President
Toscano is an East Central graduate, who has served the last seventeen years in EC as a teachSteve Bryant
er, coach, Assistant Principal, Heritage Middle School Principal and High School Principal. Roland
and his wife Bonnie (also an East Central graduate), have three children: Dustin, a 2013 graduate, is attending Hardin Simmons University, Francine, who will be a senior next fall at ECHS, and
It’s spring, the grass is green, the
Tyson, who attends John Glenn Elementary School. “I feel very honored and humbled by this opportunity,” Toscano said. “I want to thank the Board for their support and look forward to working wildflowers are blooming and we
with everyone in the district and community as we move East Central into a very bright future.” are beginning the push to the end
ECHS teacher wins Trinity Prize for Excellence in
Education
Stephanie Sanders,
who sponsors East
Central High School’s
STEM club, accepts
the Trinity Prize from
Michael Fischer, vice
president for faculty
and student affairs.
Photo by Tom Reel / San Antonio Express-News.
At the 2014 Trinity Prize for excellence in teaching awards ceremony National Teacher of the
Year, Jeff Charbonneau, addressed those in attendance. His message was simple: It is time for
educators to combat negative public opinions by telling their stories. Humble by nature, teachers
rarely seek to be recognized and seldom promote the positive impact of their work. He described
how teachers often make extreme personal sacrifices in order to care for students as if they are
their own.
After recognizing the Teachers of the Year from the greater San Antonio area, the emcee announced our very own Stephanie Sanders as this year’s Trinity Prize winner. Earning this tremendous honor makes Mrs. Sanders the first ECISD teacher to win the award since Eileen Fox won
in 1997. There was definitely a little bit of all of us on stage with her as she graciously received
the award.
Mrs. Sanders is a 3rd year teacher at ECHS. She has worked diligently to improve her practice and continues to be a student of the profession. Despite pushing them on a regular basis,
her students always feel encouraged, inspired, fulfilled, and ready to take on the next challenge.
Mrs. Sanders’ classroom is routinely filled with students for hours beyond the school day. Some
students come for tutorials while others work relentlessly to prepare for robotics and cyber patriot
competitions. Additionally, Mrs. Sanders serves as physics lead teacher and directs all STEM
activities. In these roles, she models effective physics instruction, mentors other teachers, facilitates instructional design meetings, coaches teams of students, and has been awarded multiple
grants from ALCOA. As if that is not enough, she is preparing her STEM club to mentor and coach
3rd grade students from John Glenn Elementary as they build their own robots. To say the least,
Stephanie Sanders is an extraordinary employee, an exemplary ambassador for public education, and an even better person.
Mrs. Sanders, you are a perfect representative of the extraordinary faculty and staff of East
Central High School. Congratulations and thank you for the positive recognition you have brought
to the entire ECISD family!
of another exceptional school year.
Our district has the honor of being
one of five finalists for the HEB Excellence in Education Large District
of the Year Award. The award will
be presented in Houston on May 3,
and we are very proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff
that have led to this honor. HEB is
a great friend and promoter of Public Education in Texas. This award is
just one of many that HEB sponsors
to recognize the great things that are
going on within our school systems.
Over the last 14 years, our district
has been blessed with the leadership
of an exceptional educator, Mr. Gary
Patterson. Earlier this year Mr. Patterson announced his intention to retire and the Board of Trustees began
a search for a new Superintendent.
We have selected Mr. Roland Toscano to be the new Superintendent of
the East Central Independent School
District. Mr. Toscano has served our
district in numerous leadership capacities over the last 17 years, most
recently as the principal at our high
school. He will assume his new role
as Superintendent on July 1, 2014.
Mr. Patterson leaves a legacy of educational achievement in our district
and a culture of student focus. He has
provided the leadership necessary to
navigate through many difficult times
and helped celebrate our many successes and we thank him for his service. We would also like to thank Susie Patterson for her dedication and
service to the district during Mr. Patterson’s tenure. We wish them both
the best in their future endeavors.
East Central selected as finalist for
HEB Excellence in Education Awards
East Central has been selected as one of five large school districts in Texas to compete
for the title of “Best School District” as awarded by HEB in their annual “Excellence in
Education” awards program. East Central will compete against Clear Creek, Edinburg,
Dripping Springs and Alamo Heights. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards” of public education, HEB each year recognizes the outstanding large and small school districts,
school Board of the year, Principal and Assistant Principal of the year, and teachers of
the year. The ceremony is held the first weekend of May in Houston. School districts all
across the state are nominated, then a panel of judges select the final five districts based
on their application. The finalists are then visited by a separate panel of judges who come
to the district for a day, interviewing Superintendent, Central Office staff, visiting campuses and having a working lunch with Board members, students, staff, community and
business leaders.The “Excellence in Education Awards” focuses on effectiveness of the
Board of Trustees, academic programs, extra curricular programs, educating the whole
child, passion for teaching and learning, and commitment. East Central is proud to be
recognized in the 2013-14 “Excellence in Education” program and thanks HEB for their
continued support of public education in Texas.
Message from Gary Patterson,
ECISD Superintendent of Schools
Thank You East Central
Dear Staff, Students, and Community of East Central,
As most of you know by now, I will be stepping down from
my position as Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1 and
entering the world of retirement, or at least semi-retirement. I’m not thinking my wife will
let me hang out at the house all day every day, but if you know my wife Susie, then you
would understand why I would want to spend more time with her and our girls. After 36
years in this wonderful profession, 21 of those as Superintendent, it’s time for someone
else to lead our great district.
It is very difficult to accurately state in this article just how honored I feel to have been
afforded the opportunity to serve in this capacity. I have seen the district grow, built wonderful relationships, and watched as thousands of students soared into the future. I have
seen our campuses provide the caring and safe environment necessary for all students to
succeed. A very committed and passionate staff would not have it any other way. I have
also watched a dedicated Board of Trustees provide exceptional, stable leadership, guiding our district through building projects, the rebuilding of financial stability, promoting the
education of the whole child, and prioritizing employee benefits. We are truly fortunate to
have our Board. Recently, our Board undertook the very important task of selecting the
next Superintendent. Through a very deliberate and thoughtful process, they selected
Roland Toscano to fill that role. Mr. Toscano is a very intelligent and gifted leader who will
do a great job for you and the district.
And finally, I have often stated that any community is only as good as their schools, and
any school district is only as good as the community. The East Central community has
supported all aspects of our school system through the years, as evidenced by the extra
large crowds at school programs, open houses, extra curricular events, the East Central
School Foundation, participation on committees PTA’s and many others. A very heartfelt
thank you to the Board, the staff (the best in Texas, by far), the students and community.
I will miss you all, and take much more with me from the District that I was able to give
back. Thank you all so much.
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Early Start to Learning
Development Assessment
Are you concerned about your child’s
development or suspect a problem in any
of these areas: Speech and Language,
Behavior, Motor Skills, Problem Solving,
and/or Vision or Hearing?
If so, ECISD conducts developmental
assessments for residents of this district
throughout the year. Call the Special Education Department at 648-7861 to schedule an appointment.
2014 Examinación
para niños con
problemas en el
desarrollo
¿Está preocupado con el desarrollo de
su niño en el lenguage, comportamiento,
movimientos, habilidad de resolver problemas, visión, o oído?
El Distrito Escolar examina grátis a los
niños del distrito. Llame al Departmento
de Educación Especial, 648-7861, para
hacer una cita.
Employee Recognitions
October Employee Recognitions: Gold Star Awards - Kara
Fugimoto, Charles Steen, Deanna Sears; Student Growth
Awards - Karie Kinderknecht, Jacob Ortega, Pam Wilson, Krystal Mooney; Workplace Awards - Heather Burns, Jose Garcia.
February Employee Recognitions: Gold Star Awards
- Christine Bernal - Oak Crest Intermediate School, Donna
Berwald - Oak Crest Intermediate School, Jamie Molina East Central High School, Anne Burton Robertson - Heritage
Middle School, Sharon Waddell - Transportation, Erica Carroll - East Central Development Center, Erika Escamilla - East
Central Development Center, Carlos Flores - Heritage Middle School, Terry Cooper - Heritage Middle School; Heart of
the Workplace - Jeff Michaud - Salado Intermediate School.
Thank you to our School Board
and Superintendent!
Graduation
June 7
Superintendent’s Students of the Month
Each month one student from each campus is recognized as Superintendent’s Student of the Month. Criteria for selection are academic performance, attendance, citizenship and community and school service. Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for October are:
East Central Development Center - Lydia Ramirez Fincke; Harmony Elementary - Angelise Castillo; Highland Forest Elementary - Nadia Murillo;
John Glenn Elementary - Bonitta Evans; Pecan Valley Elementary - Rocky
Martinez; Sinclair Elementary - Teiyra Longs; Oak Crest Intermediate Kelly Chamrad; Salado Intermediate - Alexia Fernandez; E.C. Heritage
Middle School - Emily Cano; E.C. Legacy Middle School - Luke Colby;
East Central High School - Marvin Davis.
Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for November are: East Central Development Center - Jacey Carroll; Harmony
Elementary - Nathalie Rodriguez; Highland Forest Elementary - Estrella
Lerma-Mercado; John Glenn Elementary - Uzziel Munoz; Pecan Valley Elementary - Kayliah Sanchez; Sinclair Elementary - Miranda Salazar; Oak
Crest Intermediate - Jose Farias; Salado Intermediate - David Sosa; E.C.
Heritage Middle School - Candace Landrum; E.C. Legacy Middle School Jackson Wolf; East Central High School - Johnna Pieniazek.
Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for December are: East Central Development Center - Melanie Edwards; Harmony Elementary - Xavier Orosco; Highland Forest Elementary - Bryan
Rodriguez; John Glenn Elementary - Diego Martinez; Pecan Valley Elementary - Kaylee Cardenas; Sinclair Elementary - Gabrielle Johnson;
Oak Crest Intermediate - Chelsea Garcia; Salado Intermediate - Alyssa
Mendez; E.C. Heritage Middle School - Dalton Moy; E.C. Legacy Middle
School - Cody Young; East Central High School - Shylee Baertich.
Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for January are: East Central Development Center - Leonardo Alvarez; Harmony
Elementary - Samantha Rodriguez; Highland Forest Elementary - Sierra
Flores; John Glenn Elementary - Harlee Dixon; Pecan Valley ElementaryJamari Pennington; Sinclair Elementary - Aliyanna Watts Oak Crest Intermediate - Vincent Vega; Salado Intermediate - Reagan Falcon; E.C. Heritage Middle School - Brelynn McGloin; E.C. Legacy Middle School - Kayla
Dotson; East Central High School - Abigail Jendrusch.
Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for February: East Central Development Center - Emilio Lopez; Harmony Elementary - Ariel Cervantez; Highland Forest Elementary - Isaias Gonzalez;
John Glenn Elementary - Ke’shawn Clack; Pecan Valley Elementary - Anh
Van Vo; Sinclair Elementary - Abigail Lerma; Oak Crest Intermediate - Tanna Rutherford; Salado Intermediate - Patrick Dubay; E.C. Heritage Middle
School - Arturo Canchola; E.C. Legacy Middle School - Sonora Mata; East
Central High School - Daniel Miller.
Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for
March: East Central Development Center - Valeria Martinez; Harmony
Elementary - Jocelynn Shay; Highland Forest Elementary - Sybohney
Segura; John Glenn Elementary - Macey Franckowiak; Pecan Valley Elementary - Abigale Cuevas; Sinclair Elementary - Michael Paiz; Oak Crest
Intermediate - David Cerrillo; Salado Intermediate - Sanae Dukes; E.C.
Heritage Middle School - Nathan Mihalski; E.C. Legacy Middle School Brandon Guerrero; East Central High School - Brenna Barborka.
Retirement Reception: The EC community is invited to a reception honoring 2014
District retirees, including Superintendent, Gary Patterson, prior to the Service
Awards Ceremony on May 15, from 4:306:00 pm in the ECHS Cafetorium.
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2013-14 ECISD Teachers of the Year
Each of the twelve East Central ISD campuses recently selected its outstanding
teacher for the 2013-2014 school year. A
panel of educators from outside the District
interviewed each honoree and selected two
teachers: one to be the District’s Teacher
of the Year and nominee for the Trinity University Prize for Excellence in Teaching as
well as the nomination for Secondary Level
State Teacher of the Year; the other to be the
District’s Runner-up and nominee for the Elementary Level Texas Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to the following teachers
for being selected as their Campus Teacher
of the Year. These teachers are representative of the District’s outstanding staff members. Thank you all for representing the
teaching profession with pride and integrity.
Selected as District Teacher of the Year
2014 and winner of the Trinity Prize for
Excellence in Teaching and a nominee
for Texas Teacher of the Year, Secondary
Level, is East Central High School Teacher
Stephanie Sanders.
Selected as the nominee for Texas
Teacher of the Year, Elementary Level is
Salado Teacher Brad Grant.
The public is invited:
Retiree and Service
Award Ceremony
May 15, 2014
East Central High
School Cafetorium
Reception - 4:30 pm
Awards - 6:00 pm
Campus Teachers of the Year are Stephanie Sanders, East Central High School;
Lauren E. Brehm, Legacy Middle School;
Angie Cooper, Heritage Middle School;
Tiffany Ward, Oak Crest Intermediate; Brad
Grant, Salado; Sormeh Gallegos, Harmony; Daryl Anderson, John Glenn; Maureen Reid, Pecan Valley; Lucia Villalobos,
Sinclair; Kelly Henkes, Highland Forest;
Azalea Ortiz, East Central Development
Center; Shannon Lascano, Bexar County
Learning Center.
Pecan Valley has seven sets of twins currently
enrolled. That’s a record number for us! Here
they are. Top row- Gabriel and Alyssa Gutierrez, Audrey and Addison Decker. Middle row
– Isaiah and Izabella Hernandez, Noelle and
Selah Wood. Bottom row – Jaden and Jalyn
Waldon, Daniel and Marianna Robledo. Not
pictured: Cheyenne and Donald Holland.
www.
ecisd.net
Above: East Central High School student
Elijah Hernandez was selected as the South
Texas MDA Goodwill Ambassador.
Right: Harmony’s visit from El Rey Feo. He
came and brought coins for all of the students.
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PTA Reflections Winners
at State Level
Middle School UIL Tournament Results
Legacy and Heritage Middle Schools participated in the Tournament of Champions. Winners at tournament were: LEGACY 6th
Congratulations to the following ECISD students who reGrade: Legaci Collins - Poetry Reading 5th; Sarah Garza - Oration 3rd;
ceived State honors at the Texas PTA Reflections event: Ryder
Sabrina Martinez - Ready Writing 2nd; Noah Hernandez - Science 6th;
Lipscomb, John Glenn, Award of Excellence in Literature
7th Grade: Anna Pinales - Calculator 2nd; Sonora Mata - Solo Serious
Marissa Mejia, Pecan Valley, Award of Excellence in Musical
1st; Amagine Miranda - Solo Serious 5th; Damion Gutierrez / Amagine
Composition Darian Abbott, John Glenn, Award of Merit in
Miranda - Duet Serious 5th; Ethan Simonton - Science 3rd; Mathew
Photography Keegan Ward, John Glenn, Honorable Mention
Harris - Maps Charts & Graphs 3rd; Mathew Harris - Social Studies
in Visual Arts Meredith Hall, Heritage, Honorable Mention in
1st; Braelynn Barborka - Number Sense 6th; Braelynn Barborka - Prose
Literature Jessie Chamberlain, Legacy, Honorable Mention in
Reading 1st; 8th Grade: Jaelavonniah Johnson - Solo Serious 6th; LauVisual Arts
ren Padilla - Solo Humorous 6th; Micheal English - Science 3rd; Lauren
Special Recognition goes to Anatastia Grant of Legacy. She
Rodriguez - Number Sense 4th; Lauren Rodriguez - Spelling 6th; Laureceived an Overall Award of Excellence in Film Production,
ren Rodriguez - Math 6th; Teresa Quiroz - Maps Charts & Graphs 4th;
which qualified her to advance to the National PTA event.
Teresa Quiroz - Solo Humorous 2nd; Teresa Quiroz - Ready Writing 2nd
- medals. HERITAGE: Science: 6th grade Candace Landrum 2nd
place; 8th grade; Drake Garza 5th place; Mathematics: 7th grade Kyle
Bryant 3rd place; 8th grade Alexis Powell 4th place; Social Studies: 7th
Twenty ECHS art, photography and animation stu- grade Liliana Valero 5th place; 8th grade Anthony Muenster 6th place;
dents competed at the 20th Annual State Visual Art Maps/Graphs: 7th grade Kyle Bryant 1st place; Calculator: 6th grade
Scholastic Event in Bryan, Texas.
A slideshow of all Leah Marshall 1st place Reid Barba 2nd place Candace Landrum 5th
works is available on the ECHS Art Club/NAHS site. place Blake Lowak 6th place Ready Writing: 7th grade Sydney Taylor
All-State Medallists receiving Exemplary ratings were 3rd Number Sense: 7th grade Kyle Bryant 2nd place Gabrielle FriAddaline Alvarez, Dru Bergeron, Mystical Casares, Ol- ese 5th place Oration: 8th grade Jessica Pearson Prose: 8th grade
ivia Corona, Kimberley Gonzalez. Abigail Jendrusch, Shaylene Scott 5th place Duet Pantomime: 7th grade Mahalia Hudson
Gage Juarez, Jessica Kosub, Izabella Leal, Shane Phel- & Sydney Dudley 2nd place; Duet Serious: 6th grade Miranda Esquivel
an, Johnna Pieniazek, Gracie Price and Alex Zavala. & Lauren Snider 1st place Jaci Nixon & Morgan Householder 5th place
Johnna Pieniazek and Shane Phelan received top hon- Solo Serious: 6th grade Jacqueline Rabago 1st place 7th grade Emily
ors by being selected as Gold Seal recipients. Their works Cano 2nd place Solo Humorous: 7th grade Sydney Dudley 6th place.
will be part of a travelling exhibit of the top VASE works,
that will be on display for the next year at a variety of sites,
like the Glassell Junior School in Houston, Texas Education Agency in Austin and the Texas Art Education AssociaThe ECHS UIL team took home several awards at the district
tion conference in San Antonio. Shane’s work is an animameet. Individuals placing 1st-3rd and 1st place teams advance to
tion that can be viewed at http://youtu.be/mSiAqUcu5Lc.
Regionals. Second place teams are the alternate teams and also
Students receiving excellent and superior ratings were
have the chance to become the “wildcard” team and advance.
Shelby Benner, Dru Bergeron, Olivia Corona, Gianna GaIndividual Awards: Calculator Applications: 1st- TJ Pinales, 6thlan, Bailey Lowak, Melissa Luna, Estefany Mora-Zapata,
Anthony Lazzeroni Computer Science: 1st- Nicholas Armstrong, 5thJohnna Pieniazek, Olivia Villalpando, Krystal Zigmond.
Emmer Palaming; Current Events: 2nd- Bri Delgado, 5th- Faith Moore;
Feature Writing: 5th- Michael Trevino; Headline Writing: 2nd- Nick
Armstrong; Literary Criticism: 1st- Sarah Niemeier, 4th- Ariana Marroquin, 5th- Faith Moore, 6th- Meagan Whittley; Number Sense: 4thAnthony Lazzeroni; Poetry: 1st- Alexis Estrada, 4th- Mary Rodriguez,
5th- Sarah Aanonsen; Prose: 5th- Damien Van Atta; Ready Writing1st- Araiana Marroquin, 2nd- Sarah Niemeier, 5th- Emily Miller.
Team Awards: 2nd Place Team Calculator Applications, 2nd Place
Team Computer Science, 2nd Place Team Current Events, 1st Place
Team Literary Criticism, 2nd Place Team Number Sense.
State VASE results
ECHS District UIL Results
OC Student Katie Britz designed the OC Relay for Life Art for our
shirt this year. Pictured is Katie with OC Realy for Life Chairpersons Tiffany Ward, Kara Fujimoto, & Megan Page.
ECHS student Ashley
Stone-Sneed Ms. San Antonio
Outstanding Teen
Mark your calendar!
ECISD Relay for Life
May 3, 2014
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Summer 2014 Testing Schedule TEST DATE/TIME Grade 5/8 Math Retest *Tuesday, June 24, 8 am Grade 5/8 Reading Retest *Wednesday, June 25, 8 am STAAR EOC – ELA I TAKS -­‐ ELA Monday, July 7, 8 am * there will be no make-­‐up testing for 5/8 summer sessions. STAAR EOC – ELA II TAKS -­‐ Math STAAR EOC – Algebra I TAKS -­‐ Science STAAR EOC – *Biology, US History, or TAKS SS PLACE Oak Crest – 5th grade Educational Complex – 8th grade Oak Crest – 5th grade Educational Complex – 8th grade East Central High School East Central High School Tuesday, July 8, 8 am East Central High School Wednesday, July 9, 8 am East Central High School Thursday, July 10, 8 am * students needing to take two EOC tests on Thursday, July 10 must make arrangements by calling Renee Ferguson at 210-­‐649-­‐2951. For information regarding summer school grades 5 or 8 call: Donna Owen at 210-­‐648-­‐7861 For information regarding EOC summer school call: Renee Ferguson or Gail Pieniazek at 210-­‐649-­‐2951 ECHS students teach a lesson
to Harmony students about careers & community. Jr Achievement funded the materials for
the lessons.
“ATTENTION”
EAST CENTRAL I.S.D. IS LOOKING
FOR
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
The Muffins for Mom event sponsored by
Sinclair PTA had record attendance. The
students were ecstatic to have their mom
share muffins and juice. Abram Chavez and
mom Ms. Denise Chavez.
EXCELLENT SALARY, BENEFITS,
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES,
CDL NOT REQUIRED,
PAID HOLIDAYS,
$300 SIGN ON BONUS
APPLY ONLINE @ ECISD.NET
OR
CALL 649-2332 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Oak Crest Peer Mediators have been selected as the recipient of the San Antonio
Bar Foundation’s 2014 “Outstanding School
Peer Mediation Program” Award. The Oak
Crest Peer Mediation Program will be recognized and honored at the San Antonio
Bar Foundation “2014 Peacemaker Awards
Gala” and will be presented a plaque commemorating this achievement. The Oak
Crest Peer Mediators were also selected to
carry the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo S.A.L.E. Scholarship banner, on February 1st through downtown at the Heritage
Parade!! (Above Pictured)
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SESSION ONE MORNING CLASSES
JUNE 16-19, 2014
ABC: Art, Books, Creativity (Grades K-2)
A "Fancy" week with Fancy Nancy (Grades K-2)
"All Out Play" Funtastic Fitness (Grades K-3)
Cheer Camp (Grades K-3)
Under the Sea (Grades K-2)
Digital Photography (Grades 3-6)
NXT LEGO Robotics (Grades 3-6)
Sevillanas Flamencas, OLE! (Grades 3-8)
Child Development w/Babysitting & CPR
(Grades 6-12)
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A Delicious Week with Pinkalicious (Grades K-2)
Life in the Garden (Grades K-3)
Little Dribblers (Grades K-3)
COOL Cooking with Mrs. Kjar (Grades 1-3)
Space Camp (Grades 2-4)
"All Out Play" Funtastic Fitness (Grades 3-5)
Digital Photography (Grades 3-6)
Art Club (Grades 3-8)
Sevillanas Flamencas, OLE! (Grades 3-8)
Cheer Camp (Grades 6-8)
SESSION THREE MORNING CLASSES
JUNE 30–JULY 3, 2014
SESSION ONE AFTERNOON CLASSES
JUNE 16-19, 2014
A "Fancy" week with Fancy Nancy (Grades K-2)
I Love LEGOS (Grades K-3)
Junior Chefs (Grades 2-5)
ABC: Art, Books, Creativity (Grades 3-5)
Art-Yes I Can! (Grades 3-6)
3-D Animations (Grades 3-6)
Rumba Flamenca (Grades 3-8)
Cheer Camp (Grades 4-5)
Child Development w/Babysitting & CPR
(Grades 6-12)
SESSION TWO AFTERNOON CLASSES
JUNE 23-26, 2014
A Delicious Week with Pinkalicious (Grades K-2)
Imagination Station (Grades K-3)
Little Dribblers (Grades K-3)
COOL Cooking with Mrs. Kjar (Grades 1-3)
Gamers (Grades 1-3)
Science Magic (Grades 2-4)
ABC: Art, Books, Creativity (Grades 3-5)
3-D Animations (Grades 3-6)
Art Club (Grades 3-8)
Rumba Flamenca (Grades 3-8)
SESSION THREE AFTERNOON CLASSES
JUNE 30–JULY 3, 2014
Little Dribblers (Grades K-3)
COOL Cooking with Mrs. Kjar (Grades 1-3)
Space Camp (Grades 2-4)
Art Club (Grades 3-8)
LOOMATICS/Duck Tape (Grades 3-6)
Lightsabers, Camera, Action! (Grades 4-6)
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Little Dribblers (Grades K-3)
COOL Cooking with Mrs. Kjar (Grades 1-3)
Designer Divas (Grades 2-5)
Art Club (Grades 3-8)
LOOMATICS/Duck Tape (Grades 3-6)
Lightsabers, Camera, Action! (Grades 4-6)
 Look for more details to come home after Spring Break and on
the East Central ISD home page at ecisd.net.
 Sessions are subject to change.
 Session with less than 10 participants will be canceled.
Heritage Middle School is proud to have 10 students win awards in
the Texas PTA Reflections Awards this year. The theme this year
was “Believe, Inspire, Dream.” To win awards, students in preschool
through grade 12 from all over the state submitted works of art in six
categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical
composition, photography, and visual arts. Back row: Heather Fevold, 7th grader; Jayme Collier, 8th grader; Miranda Alvarado, 8th
grader; Meredith Hall, 8th grader; Michael Turbin, 7th grader; Front
row: Massi Sowder, 7th grader; Arianna Sanchez, 7th grader; Isaiah
Zamora, 6th grader.
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E C East Central Independent School District CEDIT BY EXAM PROCEDURES Credit-­‐by-­‐Exam (CBE) is a testing program offered by ECISD for enrolled students in grades one through grade 12. There are two reasons for administering CBE testing. First, a student may accelerate instruction or test out or “skip” a grade level or course without having had prior instruction. Second, a student may recover credit for a course or grade level if the student has had prior instruction and failed. Credit by Exam is not to be used to validate home school instruction or instruction for a non-­‐credited private or public school. Course validation is administered at the campus level and not through Credit-­‐by-­‐Exam. Students taking CBE with prior instruction must receive a 70% score or above in order to receive credit. To obtain credit by examination without prior instruction, students must take a series of tests and must obtain a score of at least 80% on the exam. Each exam will take approximately 3 hours. For high school students, all passing grades received will appear on the transcript, but the grades do not count in calculating a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) or class rank. FEES (With Prior Instruction Only)* Exams taken “with prior instruction” must be paid for by the student. All fees must be paid for in advance by cash, money order, or cashier’s check and will not be refunded once the student is registered regardless of whether the student takes the exam. Exams purchased from University of Texas at Austin Elementary and Middle School (Full Grade Battery)……………………………….………………..$145 Elementary, Middle School (Per Course)……………………………………...………………..…………..$35 High School (Per Semester Course)………………………………...………...…….……….………………..$35 *There is no charge for students taking CBE without prior instruction Take a look at Salado future engineers.
Fourth grade students in Ms. Brooks class
at Salado Intermediate study force and motion with experiments they designed themselves.
Highland Forest
Study Guides can be found at: http://www.utexas.edu/ce/k16/cbe-­‐ea/study-­‐guides/ Students should seek guidance from their school counselor before registering for a CBE. East Central offers Credit-­‐by-­‐Exam opportunities at least four times a school year. Registration is required at least three weeks prior to the assessment so that tests can be ordered and received in time. Registration forms can be found on the East Central website, or by calling your school counselor or the district assessment office. Testing Week June 30–July 3, 2014 September 2-­‐5, 2014 December 15-­‐29, 2014 February 2-­‐6, 2015 June 29-­‐July 2, 2015 Registration Deadline June 11, 2014 August 13, 2014 November 19, 2014 January 14, 2015 June 17, 2015 Questions? Call Melodye Pieniazek, Director of Assessment at 210-­‐577-­‐7882 Non-discrimination statement
The East Central Independent School District offers career and technology education programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Arts, A/V Technology and Communications; Business, Management & Administration; Education and Training; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality and Tourism; Human Services; Information Technology; Manufacturing; Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Admission to these programs is based on
interest and aptitude, grade level, class space availability, and course prerequisites where applicable.
It is the policy of East Central ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin; sex, religion, age, disability or
genetic information in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of East Central ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin; sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
The East Central ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation
in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Stevie Gonzales, at 6674 New Sulphur
Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas, (210) 648-7861 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Donna Owen, 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road,
San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861.
El Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent ofrece programas vocacionales en ciencias de la agricultura, negocios, ciencias de
la familia y del consumidor, tecnología en ciencias de la salud, tecnología industrial, tecnología en medios de comunicación, sistemas
de transporte y tecnología en informática. La admisión a estos progrmas se basa en interés, habilidad, grado, número en la clase, y
requisitos (cuando se aplican) para tomar el curso.
Es norma del Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión,
edad(applica a individuos que tienen 40 años o más de edad), impedimento, o información genetico en sus programas, servicios o
actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de
las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. Es norma del Distrito
Escolar de East Central Independent no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad (aplica e individuos
que tienen 40 años o más de edad), impedimento, o información genetica en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el
Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, la ley de
Discriminación por Edad de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.
El Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del
idioma inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.
Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Stevie Gonzales,
en 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Donna Owen, en
6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861.
Updated July 2013
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Above: Mrs.
Gerlich’s 3rd
grade class
visits Magik
Theater.
Right: This
graders use
technology to
demonstrate the
understanding
of text features.
Oak Crest was awarded the 2014 San Antonio Bar Foundation Peacemaker Award
for having the best mediation team in Bexar
County. Students in this program enjoyed a
pizza party and were given certificates for
their achievement.
Federal Title Programs
Put someone's name
on the walk of fame!
ECISD will be participating in the following NCLB (No Child
Left Behind Act) Federal Title Program for the 2014-2015 school
year: Title I,Part A (Improving Basic Programs); Title I, Part C,
Education of Migrant Children), Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 (Prevention and Intervention for Children and Youth who are Neglected,
Delinquent, or At-Risk); Title II, Part A (Teacher and Principal
Training and Recruiting Fund); Title III, Part A, Subpart I (English
Language Acquisition and Language Enhancement). Eligible
private, non-profit schools in the district wishing to participate
should contact ECISD’s Director of Federal Programs Meredith
Rokas, 648-7861, before June1, 2015.
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Great gift - an engraved paver brick on the Walk of Fame at
East Central High School or Heritage Middle School
________________________________________________
An opportunity sponsored by
the East Central School Foundation, Inc.
to raise funds for educational programs
above and beyond the basics
for the students of East Central ISD
2 ROWS
up to 14 characters each row
No Child Left Behind
Application 2014-2015
$35 for each brick
call for info 648-7861 x 179
Each 4 inch x 8 inch brick will be engraved with 5/8 inch letters on 2 lines (maximum 14 letters
including spaces on each line). Fill in each box below exactly as you want it engraved. Soon
after you mail the form below, you will receive an order confirmation that you can present as a
gift. Bricks will be engraved and installed on the Walk of Fame at the High School (between
the Anthony B. Constanzo Math/Science Building and the football stadium) or at Heritage
Middle School (bus loading/cafeteria entrance).
The District’s No Child Left Behind Consolidated Grant Application will be open for public review and comments from June
5 to June 19, 2014 at the ECISD Central Office from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Submission to the Texas Education Agency will occur
one week after the June 19, 2014 School Board meeting. Please
contact ECISD’s Director of Federal Programs and Grants, Meredith Rokas, 648-7861, if you have any questions or would like to
schedule an appointment for viewing purposes.
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Please clip and send with check to the East Central School Foundation, 6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd., San Antonio, TX 78263
Person ordering the brick is:
Name_____________________________________________Telephone_________________________
Street, City, State, Zip__________________________________________________________________
District Literacy Initiative to
Continue Through the Summer
Thank you for supporting
the East Central School Foundation
Intent to Return for the 2014-15
School Year
May 12- May 23
(Watch for Student Intent to Return formMust be returned
by May 23)
The District is very pleased to announce that the Literacy
Initiative, which began with the implementation of Writers’
Workshop in the Summer of 2013, will continue this summer
with the distribution of two free books to all Pre-K through
grade five students. The book give away is to promote summer reading in an effort to prevent learning slides that typically
occur during summer vacation. Students will be given a variety of activities which they can apply to the books they read.
Coinciding with the book give away is the announcement that two of the district libraries will remain open twice
a week through the months of June and July. Highland
Forest and Oak Crest Libraries will have special summer
hours and feature speakers and events sure to be fun for
the entire family. Students who read over the summer will
have an academic edge for the start of the new school year.
ECHS World Geography and Sociology
Teacher Jeff Johnson was honored by
KENS’5 TV and the San Antonio Federal
Credit Union (SACU) as the district’s ExCEL
teacher for this school year. KENS’5 News
Anchor Deborah Knapp and SACU representatives visited Mr. Johnson’s classroom
to present him with the Gold Apple ExCEL
Trophy and a $1,000 check.
ECHS junior, Bailey Lowak, was selected to
be part of the annual Youth Art Month Governor’s Exhibition at the Texas State Capital. Bailey’s multi-colored reduction print,
titled “You Gonna Eat That?” was on display
at the capital during March with other artist Pre-K to 12 from all over the state, On
March 8, she was honored in a reception at
the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin.
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Sign Up for EC
Summer Athletic Camps 2014
Brochures have been distributed at all campuses. Confirmed camps below. Please check brochure, website or Athletic Office for more details.
June 9th -- June 12th Tennis
June 10th -- June 12th Dance
June 16th -- July 31st Strength & Conditioning
June 16th -- June 19th Girls Basketball
June 23rd -- June 26th Boys Basketball
July 7th -- July 10th Baseball
July 14th -- July 17th Softball
July 21st -- July 24th Soccer
July 28th -- July 31st Volleyball
August 4th -- August 7th Football
NO CAMPS: June 30th - July 4th
East Central ISD
PreK/Kindergarten
Tuesday
May 13, 2014
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
PreK/Kindergarten Registration
for the 2014-15 School Year
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What to Bring:
Copy of Birth Certificate
Shot Records
Social Security Card
Proof of Residency (Valid ID, Current CPS bill)
To register for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before
September 1, 2014. For pre-kindergarten, children must meet family income
guidelines and be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2014.
Elementary Campuses
Camps will be 4 days long and last for 2 hours.
Athletes are invited to breakfast and lunch free
at the EC cafeteria.
If there are any questions or concerns please
contact Coach Clinton Hartman or Ms. Suzette
Arriola at 210-581-1173 or 1174.
East Central Development Center
12271 Donop Road
(210) 633-3020
John Glenn Elementary
7284 FM 1628
(210) 649-2021
Harmony Elementary
10625 Green Lake Drive
(210) 633-0231
Pecan Valley Elementary
3966 East Southcross
(210) 333-1230
Highland Forest Elementary
3736 SE Military Drive
(210) 333-7385
Sinclair Elementary
6126 Sinclair Road
(210) 648-4620
Please go to www.ecisd.net and click on
to determine the school that your child will be attending
East Central ISD (210) 648-7861  www.ecisd.net
All District Girls Basketball
Academic All-District: Janik Alexander-Smith, Vivian
Seward; Newcomer of the Year: Brittany Rodgers, 1st team
All-District: Janik Alexander-Smith, 2nd team All-District:
Taylor Lewis, Honorable Mention: Na’Kiah Reid and Claudia
Flores.
Volleyball Awards
All District Football
District 28-5A Newcomer of the Year - Johnathan Jackson; Offense 1st Team - Dennis Chavez, Johnathan Jackson, Wanya Ward,
Alec Gonzales; 2nd Team Offense - Jeremy Jones, Javion Polk, Kyle
Lamey, Isidro Diaz; 1st Team Defense - Wanya Ward, Jeremy Chamberlain, Caid Franckowiak, Dalton Tarr, Russell Brown, Austin Allen;
2nd Team Defense - Josh Rangel, Miguel Garcia, Michael Sanchez.
Academic All-State - Danny Alvarez; Academic All-District - Danny Alvarez, Jenna Bricker, Brandi Campos, Hannah
Cooper, Christie Cosper, Katelyn Gonzales, Lisa Lopez, Lindsey Lubianski, Kaylin Mills, Madison Schultz, Madison Simon,
Nichole West; Most Outstanding Setter 28-5A: Danny Alvarez; Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Brandi Campos; First Team All-District: Madison Simon, Nichole West;
Second Team All-District: Lindsey Lubianski, Kaylin Mills;
Honorable Mention All-District: Christie Cosper, Katelyn
Gonzales, Lisa Lopez.
May 27, 2014
Freshman Football
Parent Mtg @ 5PM
Boys Basketball All District
Black & Gold Game - @ 6PM
28-5A All-District MVP - Brandon McClure; 1st Team AllDistrict - Cedrick Ali, Jeremy Jones; 2nd Team All-District
- Albert Jimenez, Brandon Keno.
Hornet Experience @ 7PM
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Attendance winners
East Central ISD
Pre Kinder/Kinder
Martes
13 de mayo del 2014
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Registración para
Pre Kinder/Kinder
Para el Año Escolar 2014-15
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Debe Traer:
Copia del acta de nacimiento
Tarjeta de vacunación
Tarjeta del Seguro Social
Comprobante de Residencia (Una identificación válida y el recibo actual de electricidad)
Para registrar para Kinder, los niños deben tener 5 años de edad para antes del 1o. de
septiembre del 2014.
Para pre-Kinder, los niños deben cumplir con la guía de los ingresos familiares y tener 4
años de edad antes del 1o. de septiembre del 2014.
Escuelas Primarias
East Central Development Center
12271 Donop Road
(210) 633-3020
John Glenn Elementary
7284 FM 1628
(210) 649-2021
Harmony Elementary
10625 Green Lake Drive
(210) 633-0231
Pecan Valley Elementary
3966 East Southcross
(210) 333-1230
Highland Forest Elementary
3736 SE Military Drive
(210) 333-7385
Sinclair Elementary
6126 Sinclair Road
(210) 648-4620
Por favor vaya a la página de internet www.ecisd.net
y haga clic en
para determinar a que escuela asistirá su hijo
East Central ISD (210) 648-7861  www.ecisd.net
Congratulations to the elementary, intermediate, and secondary school campuses with the highest attendance rating and to the East Central High School grade
level with the highest attendance rating for the second six weeks of the 20132014 school year.
Highest Attendance Ratings – First Six Weeks Congratulations to the following Campuses for best attendance for the first 6 weeks of the 2013-2014 school
year : Elementary - Highland Forest 97.62%; Intermediate - Oak Crest 97.97%;
Middle School - Legacy 96.92%; ECHS Grade Level - Freshman 96.06%.
Highest Attendance Ratings – Second Six Weeks: Elementary School Campus
Sinclair 96.86%; Intermediate School Campus Oak Crest 97.39%; Middle School
Campus Heritage Middle School 96.17%; East Central High School Grade Level
11th Grade 95.33%.
Keep Attendance Up
Please make sure that your children attend school every day unless they are
sick. It is critical students keep up with the rigor of academics every day so
they are successful in their coursework and assessments. It is also important that the District receive the state funding that is based on average daily
attendance.
VERY IMPORTANT! Texas State Immunization Requirements for students entering 7th grade for the
2014-2015 school year.
Requirements:
Commander Leo Silva, VFW Post 837, presents a check to Principal Janice Williams,
to purchase computer software for Sinclair
Elementary.
ECDC - Ms. Clyburns class ready for spring
break.
A booster dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) only if it has been five years or
more since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine
1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine
2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or proof of chickenpox illness by a written statement
Please do not wait until August to update your child’s shots. By law, children are not able to
attend school until these requirements are met. In addition, you will not be able to pre-register your child with a letter of intent in May for next year without proof these vaccinations.
Instead, you will be required to come to Registration in early August to enroll your child.
We encourage you to make an appointment as soon as possible to avoid long lines and the
rush for appointments in doctor’s offices and immunization clinics. If you have any questions, please contact your campus nurse, the Metropolitan Health District or your child’s
physician.
¡MUY IMPORTANTE!
Requisitos de vacunación del estado de Texas para estudiantes que entrarán al 7 º grado
en el año escolar 2014-2015.
Requisitos:
Una dosis de refuerzo de Tdap (tétano, difteria y tos ferina), sólo si han pasado cinco años
o más desde su última dosis de vacuna contra el tétanos
1 dosis de vacuna contra la meningitis
2 dosis de la vacuna contra la varicela (chickenpox) o mostrar un comprobante por escrito
que ya tuvo esta enfermedad
Por favor no espere hasta Agosto para actualizar las vacunas de su niño. Por ley los niños
no pueden asistir a la escuela hasta que se cumplan estos requisitos. Además, no se le
permitirá solo con la carta de intención pre-registrar anticipadamente a su hijo para el
próximo año escolar en el mes de mayo sin un comprobante de que recibió estas vacunas.
En su lugar se le pedirá que venga a la registración a principios de agosto para inscribir
a su hijo.
Le animamos a que haga una cita tan pronto como sea posible para evitar largas líneas
y las prisas para hacer citas en las oficinas del doctor y clínicas de vacunación. Si tiene
cualquier pregunta por favor comuníquese con la enfermera de la escuela, el Distrito Metropolitano de la Salud o el médico de su hijo.
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EC School Foundation
Contributions from
September 1, 2013 to
March 31, 2014
Contributors $1,000 or above
Albert, Rose Marie
Basic Industries, Ltd.
Boral Material Technologies
Cortez, Maria
CPS Energy
Massengale Armature Works, Inc.
Republic Services
The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation
United Way
Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green &
Trevino, P.C.
Contributors $100 to $999
AG’s Tax Service
Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Barry, Stevens
Cosper, James
ECHS Choir
Forbes, Hever & Wallace, Inc.
Fulbright & Jaworski
Grams, Debbie
Heritage Middle School Staff
Holt Cat
Kavoussi & Associates
Larson, Kenneth Wayne
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson,
LLP
Met Life
Oak Crest Intermediate Staff
OCO Architects, Inc.
Penny, Maurice
Pieniazek, Adrian & Deann Charitable
Fund
Pieniazek, Melodye
Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
RIver City Pump & Supply
Salado Intermediate Staff
Sinclair Elementary Staff
Southwest Securities, Inc.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Stevens, Barry
Terracon
Thermo-Kool
Toscano, Roland
Waddell, Harold & Sharon
Wells Fargo
Wilburn Insurance Brkg.
Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Zotz, Cathy
Contributors up to $99
Alonzo, Julio and Annette
Arriola, Suzette
Bailey, Rene
Birney, Patti
Blanco, M. Lynn
Blanco, Monette
Camp, Alma
Carr, Lali
Cavazos, Misty
Christenson, Jackie
Circle C Millworks
Clark, Jason & Darla
Clyburn, Cindy
Cook, Cathy
Davis, Joi
Dietrich, Tina
Dylla, Mary Jo
Eitniear, Mary
Ferguson, Grace Renee
Gallegos, Sormeh
Garza, Brittany
Gazelas, Christine
Gutierrez-Levrie, Elsa
Hanson, Debra
Hernandez, John
Hertz, Taffi
Hubanks, Celeste
Hulbert, Jonathan
Jimenez, Bernadette
Johnson, Jennifer
Kizer, Martha
Lehman, Katie
Marney, Janice
Mayer, David
McCulloch, Mary Alice
McKay, Shane
Miesse, Kathy
Montez, Kenda
Moore, Keith & Donna
Moreno, Laura
Morgan, Matt
Morgan, Matt
Niles, Kathy
Owen, Donna
Padalecki, Doris
Perez, Rodney
Pieniazek, Ray & Gail
Pigford, Oletha
Pinkham, Eric & Tammy
Pollock, Carolyn
Pruski, Stephen
Ransleben, Sarah
Ritterhouse, Joe
Rodriguez, Vangie
Rokas, Meredith
Sanders, Yvette
Schick, Bobby & Nancy
Selby, Jim and Dawn
Sievers, Jill
Speer, Donald & Inez
Stepke, Gretchen
Tupper, Stacy
Tuttle-Zigmond, Kathy
Watts, Vicki
Weatherington, Beverly
White, Raye Lynn
White, Vivian
Zeithammel, Vicky
Zigmond, Kami
Zotz, Margaret
In Memory of Adolph & Katherine
Zuehl
Birney, Patti
Selby, Jim & Dawn
In Memory of Bill Hicks
Beauchamp, Jerry & Clara
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In Memory of Cecil Vasquez
Dylla, Mary Jo & Leonard
In Memory of Connie Vohs
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Dirks
Pieniazek, Mary
In Memory of Elzie Crisp
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Emma Mae Ridgeway
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Evid Wagner
Beauchamp, Jerry & Clara
In Memory of Fay Willeke
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Garland “Butch”
Boggess
Birney, Patti
Real, Donald & Terri
Selby, Jim & Dawn
Solarczyk, David & Donna
Waddell, Harold & Sharon
In Memory of Gary T. Nannen
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Guadalupe Ayala
Birney, Patti
In Memory of HP Nickie Blank
Miller, Phil & Carol &
Speer, Donald & Inez
In Memory of Jenipher Green
Guilmenot, Myrtle
In Memory of Joyce Eckhart
Gonzales, Stevie
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Ella Stubbs
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Margarita Sanchez
Selby, Jim & Dawn
In Memory of Paul Albert
Beauchamp, Jerry & Clara
Mr. and Mrs. King Trainor
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Foster
Real, Donald & Terri
In Memory of Ross Ham
Birney, Patti
In Memory of Tony Joe Willeke
Birney, Patti
Selby, Jim & Dawn
In Memory of Tristese Erwin
Erwin, Fred & Redell
In Memory of Vada Fern Houseton
Dylla, Mary Jo & Leonard
John Glenn presents a check to the East
Central School Foundation.
To all who supported the East Central School
Foundation Gala “HOORAY FOR
HOLLYWOOD”Event held Saturday, April 5, 2014.
Legacy Literacy Night
Thank you for supporting the important mission of the
East Central School Foundation: TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hollywood Boulevard Sponsor @ $3000
BRONZE SPONSORS @ $650
Massengale Armature Works
Barry Stevens
Bill's Tractor and Equipment, Ltd
CPS Energy (2)
Denton, Navarro, Rocha, & Bernal, P.C.
Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP
Holt CAT
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
SPURS Sports and Entertainment
Ron Wilborn Insurance
Terracon Consultants, Inc
Wells Fargo
Zachry Holdings, Inc
SILVER SPONSORS @ $1,200
Boral Material Technologies
Civil Design Services, DBA CDS Muery
Republic Services
Ritterhouse & Associates / Dental Select
Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Trevino, P.C.
INDIVIDUAL BENEFACTOR @ $1,000
Basic Industries of South Texas
Gary and Susie Patterson
FAMILY/SCHOOL/GROUP
SPONSORS
@ $350
FAMILY/SCHOOL/GROUP
SPONSORS
@ $350
AG’s Tax Service
AG’s Tax Service
Bexar CountyBexar
Learning
CountyCenter
Learning Center
Danny MillerDanny
& Mary
Beth
Fisk Beth Fisk
Miller & Mary
East Central Development
Center
East Central Development Center
East Central Development
Center
(donated
Scholastic
Classroom
East Central Development
Centerby(donated
by Scholastic
Classroom
Community Group)
Community Group)
East Central High School (2)
East Central High School (2)
ECISD Curriculum (2)
ECISDSchool
Curriculum
Harmony Elementary
(2) (2)
Harmony
Elementary
Heritage Middle School (2) School (2)
Heritage Middle
School (2)
Highland Forest Elementary
School
Highland
Forest by
Elementary
School
John Glenn Elementary School
(donated
River City
Pump)
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Glenn Elementary
School (donated by River City Pump)
Middle School(2)
Oak Crest Intermediate
SchoolSchool(2)
Legacy Middle
OCO Architects.
Oak CrestInc
Intermediate School
Pecan Valley Elementary School (donated
by Laque Inc
Insurance Agency
OCO Architects.
Horace
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Insurance)
Pecanand
Valley
Elementary
(donated by Laque Insurance Agency
Randolph Brooks Federal
Credit
and Horace MannUnion
Insurance)
Salado Intermediate School
Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
Sinclair Elementary School
Salado Intermediate School
Southwest Securities
Sinclair Elementary School
Steve Bryant
Southwest Securities
FINANCIAL/IN-KIND DONATIONS
Steve Bryant
Circle C Millwork
FINANCIAL/IN-KIND
DONATIONS
Bartlette Cocke
Circle C Millwork
Dixie Starnes Wenger
Ettinger-Rosini & Associates,
Inc.
Bartlette Cocke
Forbes, Hever and
DixieWallace
Starnes Wenger
KavousiEttinger-Rosini
and Associates& Associates, Inc.
MetLife - Rod
Horton
Forbes,
Hever and Wallace
Oletha Pigford
Kavousi and Associates
San Antonio Press
MetLife - Rod Horton
Thermo-Kool/Mid South Industries
Oletha Pigford
Harold & Sharon Waddell
San Antonio Press
Thermo-Kool/Mid South Industries
Harold & Sharon Waddell
SPECIALTHANKS
THANKS
SPECIAL
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HildaLucio,
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Jeannette Medina,
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Manuel
Salinas
–
Facility
arrangements
Manuel Salinas – Facility arrangements
PC Mailing
– Postage
PC Mailing
– Postage
San Antonio Press – Printed programs
San Antonio Press – Printed programs
ECHS Drumline Director Ron Garza and Students – ECHS
ECHS Drumline Director Ron Garza and Students – ECHS
Drumline
Drumline
Anthony Mihalski, Sr. – Auctioneer
Anthony Mihalski, Sr. – Auctioneer
ECHS Student Alex Zavala- Designed program cover
ECHS Student Alex Zavala- Designed program cover
Catering by Outlaw Catering
Catering by Outlaw Catering
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Printing - Printed raffle tickets
Decorations
Pat Mergele,
Sonia- Blanco
and tickets
J & M Printing
Printed raffle
Rebecca Melton- Creative Decorations
and wrapping of auction items
Pat Mergele, Sonia Blanco and
Rebecca Melton- Creative Decorations
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of auction
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solddonated
or bought
auctions
All who sold or bought raffle tickets
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District Art Fair
This year’s ECISD Art Fair will be
hosted at the East Central High
School library, May 13 to 15.
Artworks from ECISD students
grades Pre-K to 12th grade will
be on display. All students, parents, teachers, administrators
and the community are invited to
the Art Fair Reception, Thursday
evening, May 15 from 5 to 8 pm.
Students will be able to participate in a variety of art activities.
Concessions will be sold. New
this year, the community will be
invited to vote for their favorite
artworks. Please come out and
support our district artists.
Hope to see you at
the 2015 Run!
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Attention Alumni
To find classmates or enter your
contact information go to:
-www.ecisd.net
-select Alumni
-click to submit info or
-click link to find classmates or
-scroll to reunion announcements
Energy Saving
The combination of the State budget cuts and the continued rising operating cost is requiring us to alter the way we view and use our energy resources. As a result, the district has
taken a proactive approach toward energy reduction by implementing an energy program.
In February 2013, the district contracted with Cenergistic Incorporated. Cenergistic
is the nation’s leader in developing comprehensive and sustainable energy programs.
In late April 2013, Mr. Alonzo was hired as the Energy Specialist and has been
an employee of the district for 16 years as a Master HVAC technician. He brings
with him 27 years of mechanical experience and a Degree in Management.
Since the inception of the energy program, the district has reduced its energy usage by
21.23% and has saved $271,433 in cost avoidance, while maintaining an environment that is
conducive to learning. Please visit our ECISD tip App. A website is currently under constriction.
Energy Management Conservation
Actual Energy Cost
Program Savings
Stephanie Lara-Arevalo, Legacy Middle
School student won the Spanish Spelling
Bee.
Congratulations to Shannon Fuller of East Central ISD
for being a finalist in the TCEA 2013-2014 Educator
Awards.
Salado
Intermediate
Bike Rodeo.
Access you child’s grades with txConnect
1. obtain your child’s portal id# from the campus
2. go to www.ecisd.net
3. select for parents
4. tx.Connect login
EC Class of 1984 - 30 Year Reunion
Photo by Baldwin Pro Lab
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Are you or is someone you know a proud graduate
of the EC Class of 1984? If so, let us know how to
contact you. 30 Year Reunion plans are underway for
September 6, 2014. Join our group page on facebookEast Central Class of 1984 (make sure you’re joining
our group and not the one in Oklahoma!) to receive
updates or contact Laura Sligh Aten at laura.aten@
ecisd.net.
EAST CENTRAL
INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Central Independent School District
6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78263-7861
210/648/7861
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Board of Trustees
Steve Bryant
President
Monique Presas
Vice President
Claudia Barrientos
Secretary
Dell Braziel
Member
Victor Garza
Member
John Massengale
Member
James T. Mulkey
Member
Superintendent of Schools
Gary Patterson
School Board Meeting Dates May 16 and June 20 at 6:30 pm.
CALENDAR
May
2
3
5-9
5-9
6
7
8
Sinclair Family Fun Night
Relay for Life
EOC Math, Science, Social
Studies, Primary & Retest
Teacher Appreciation Week
District FFA Banquet
National School Nurses Day
Dance Spring Show
HMS Band Concert
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Dance Spring Show
12-16 EOC Math,Science,
Social Studies Primary & Retest
12 ECHS Academic Achievement
Awards
13-16 District Art Fair
13-15 STAAR 5 & 8 Math &
Reading Retest
13 2014-15 PreK/Kinder/Bilingual
Round Up
Oak Crest PTA Meeting
HMS PTA Meeting
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15
16
20
21
22
23
26
27
29
30
ECHS PTSA Meeting
District Art Fair Reception
School Board Meeting
Harmony Carnival
LMS Dance Recital
Pecan Valley PTA
District Council of PTA meetings
HMS Band Concert
LMS Spring Band Concert
Dual Language Fine Arts
Performance
School Holiday
ECHS BAND Spring Concert
HMS Choir Concert
LMS 8th Grade Honors Night
Choir Spring Show
Spring Theater performance
LMS Choir Pop Show
June
4
HMS 8th Grade Recognition
6
3 Hour Early Release
7 Graduation
17 Family Advisory Council meeting
19
School Board Meeting
24-26 - STAAR 5 & 8 Math and
Reading Retest
July
7-10 TAKS Exit Retest & EOC
ELA Retest
14-17 EOC Math, Science,
Social Studies Retest
The School Bell Times is published by East Central ISD
Editor and Desktop: Cathy Zotz and Terri Real
Printer: San Antonio Press
Mailing House: PC Mailing Services
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The East Central Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability,
military status, genetic i nformation, o r any o ther basis prohibited by l aw i n its p rograms and activities. The f ollowing persons have been
designated t o answer i nquiries regarding t he non-discrimination policies: S tevie Gonzales, Title IX Coordinator and/or Donna O wen, 504
Coordinator, at telephone 210-648-7861 or address 6637 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, TX 78263.
Noticia de No Discriminación:
El Distrito Escolar de East Central no discrimina por motivo de raza, color, religión, género, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad, posición militar,
información genética, o por enalquier otra razón que sea prohibido por la ley. en sus programas y actividades. Las siguientes personas han
sido designados para contestar preguntas acerca de las normas de no-discriminación: Stevie Gonzales, la coordinadora de Título IX y/o
Donna Owen, la coordinadora de la Sección 504, por teléfono 210-648-7861 o dirección 6637 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, TX