1. EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL @ MIDLAND COLLEGE

2. Quote of the Day “Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” Nido Qubein Nido Qubein

3. YAG MEETING BE ON TIME! BE ON TIME! Thursday after school 3:30-4:00. ALL members of YAG must attend!! District Conference is Saturday December 14 th at Lee H.S. 8:00-2:00. You MUST attend district to qualify for the State Conference in Austin.

4. YOUR NEXT PAYMENT DUE TO MS. WRIGHT IS DECEMBER 6, 2013 YOUR NEXT PAYMENT DUE TO MS. WRIGHT IS DECEMBER 6, 2013 YOU MUST HAVE $250 IN YOUR ACCOUNT BY THAT TIME!! YOU MUST HAVE $250 IN YOUR ACCOUNT BY THAT TIME!! CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE MS.WRIGHT’S DOOR FOR ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES!!

5. PHONE BOOK RECYCLING CONTEST SEE THE SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!! December 2 nd to December 6 th. Bring your outdated phone books to school during that week!!! (give to Support Teacher)

6. Our Mascot Needs a Name!!! Our Mascot Needs a Name!!! Hi, Friends! I need a name! Can you help?!This friendly coyote wants to help make a difference in our community by engaging Mainlanders in litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification. Can you think of a clever name that encapsulates his cause? If so, enter the KMB Naming Contest with your best name for a chance to win four (4) tickets to a Rock hounds game, concession certificates, two Rock hounds caps, and a chance to throw out the first pitch at the game! Hi, Friends! I need a name! Can you help?!This friendly coyote wants to help make a difference in our community by engaging Mainlanders in litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification. Can you think of a clever name that encapsulates his cause? If so, enter the KMB Naming Contest with your best name for a chance to win four (4) tickets to a Rock hounds game, concession certificates, two Rock hounds caps, and a chance to throw out the first pitch at the game!

7. KMB COYOTE HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: HERE’S HOW TO ENTER: Submit your name to KMB by going to the www.facebook.com/KeepMidlandBeautiful contest page and fill out an entry form (or) send an entry by mail to KMB at P.O. Box 50432, Midland, TX 79710 (or) by email to keepmidlandbeautiful@clearwire.net. Submit your name to KMB by going to the www.facebook.com/KeepMidlandBeautiful contest page and fill out an entry form (or) send an entry by mail to KMB at P.O. Box 50432, Midland, TX 79710 (or) by email to keepmidlandbeautiful@clearwire.net. Be sure to include your Name, Address, Telephone Number and the Name of the Mascot you wish to enter. Please, only one submission per person! Be sure to include your Name, Address, Telephone Number and the Name of the Mascot you wish to enter. Please, only one submission per person! Enter your submission between November 10th and December 10th by 5:00 p.m. CST. Enter your submission between November 10th and December 10th by 5:00 p.m. CST. Winners will be selected by the Keep Midland Beautiful Public Awareness Committee and will be announced January 10, 2014. Winners will be selected by the Keep Midland Beautiful Public Awareness Committee and will be announced January 10, 2014. For complete contest rules and information, visit the Keep Midland Beautiful Facebook contest page. Happy naming! For complete contest rules and information, visit the Keep Midland Beautiful Facebook contest page. Happy naming!

8. Toy drive MISD Central Office (615 W. Missouri Ave.) MISD Central Office (615 W. Missouri Ave.) will be a drop-off site for the NewsWest 9 Salvation Army Toy Drive. Toys can be left in the C.O. lobby now through Wednesday, December 11. will be a drop-off site for the NewsWest 9 Salvation Army Toy Drive. Toys can be left in the C.O. lobby now through Wednesday, December 11. YOU/YOUR STUDENT CAN ALSO BRING IT TO OUR OFFICE AT ECHS@MC FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE YOU/YOUR STUDENT CAN ALSO BRING IT TO OUR OFFICE AT ECHS@MC FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IF STUDENTS BRING 1 NEW TOY THEY WILL BE REWARDED: IF STUDENTS BRING 1 NEW TOY THEY WILL BE REWARDED: FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORES- ONE 15 MIN. EARLY RELEASE FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORES- ONE 15 MIN. EARLY RELEASE JR. & SR.- ONE 15 MIN. EARLY RELEASE OR 1 FREE ADVISORY PASS JR. & SR.- ONE 15 MIN. EARLY RELEASE OR 1 FREE ADVISORY PASS

9. YEARBOOK Thanks, Yearbook staff for productive meeting! Will meet on MONDAYS! Room 104 at 3:20 p.m. Bring your SOLD AD VOUCHERS!!