1. EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL @ MIDLAND COLLEGE

2. Quote of the Day Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned. Leadership cannot really be taught. It can only be learned. Harold S. Geneen

3. 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 Midlanders 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 Rockhounds game, concession certificates, two Rockhounds 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 Midlanders 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 Rockhounds game, concession certificates, two Rockhounds caps, and a chance to throw out the first pitch at the game!

4. Do you have what it takes to name the KMB Coyote? Heres how to enter: Heres 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!

5. Phone Book Recycling Contest Have some fun while your helping save room in our landfills and reduce waste. Contest between December 2 nd to 6 th. Bring your outdated PHONE BOOKS during that week! School with the most pounds WINS! PRIZES ARE: 1 st $500 CASH 2 nd $300 CASH 3 rd $200 CASH

6. We had a great basketball tournament on Friday! Boys Division: 1st place= Street Ballers 2nd place=Shake and Bake 3rd place=Sonics Girls Division: 1 st Place: Get Some 2 nd Place: JCRM Thank you to everyone who participated!

7. The candles are great quality and make awesome gifts (mom, grandma, teachers, etc.) See any Junior or Mrs. Langford for an order form. Make checks payable to ECHS@MC. The fundraiser is over on Thursday, so see them soon! The candles are great quality and make awesome gifts (mom, grandma, teachers, etc.) See any Junior or Mrs. Langford for an order form. Make checks payable to ECHS@MC. The fundraiser is over on Thursday, so see them soon! Juniors - Candle order forms with money are due on Thursday. Checks must be to ECHS@MC, not the Candle Cafe. No exceptions. If you have sold/bought your three, turn in your money to Mrs. Langford ASAP. Juniors - Candle order forms with money are due on Thursday. Checks must be to ECHS@MC, not the Candle Cafe. No exceptions. If you have sold/bought your three, turn in your money to Mrs. Langford ASAP. Seniors - This money is for your Prom!! Help us out. See a Junior or Mrs. Langford for a candle. Seniors - This money is for your Prom!! Help us out. See a Junior or Mrs. Langford for a candle.

8. On Thursday, November 21, Youth Alive is hosting a 'hat day' fundraiser. All students may wear a hat on that day if they pay $3. Money needs to be given to Mrs. Pinkerton in Marie Hall 220. In return, you will be given a wristband to wear on that day as proof of payment. No wristband? - No hat!

9. If you would like to purchase a Youth Alive t- shirt, please find a Youth Alive leader or Mrs. Pinkerton to order. They are only $10! Orders are due Monday, November 25 th. Are you interested in a leadership position for Youth Alive? Please see Mrs. Pinkerton (Marie Hall 220) to get an application. They are due Thursday, November 21.

10. Fall Potluck Dinner Bring your family to celebrate a semester of success. Where: Abell Junior High 3201 Heritage Boulevard (across from Lowes) Where: Abell Junior High 3201 Heritage Boulevard (across from Lowes) When: TONIGHT, November 21 at 6 p.m. When: TONIGHT, November 21 at 6 p.m. What to bring: Seniors: Desserts, Juniors: Side Dishes, Sophomores: Side Dishes, Freshman: Meat Dishes What to bring: Seniors: Desserts, Juniors: Side Dishes, Sophomores: Side Dishes, Freshman: Meat Dishes Why? So, we can give thanks and have some fun. Why? So, we can give thanks and have some fun. Parent Volunteers call Mrs. Sotelo at (432) 634- 8739 or erica.sotelo@midlandisd.net

11. THANKSGIVING EARLY RELEASE ECHS@MC: NOVEMBER 26 TH @ 1:15 P.M. MIDLAND COLLEGE: NOVEMBER 27 TH @ NOON REMEMBER: IF YOU HAVE A CLASS THAT MEETS ON WED. PRIOR TO NOON AND THE PROFESSOR HAS NOT TOLD YOU THAT THEY ARE CANCELLING CLASS…….. YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS!!!!

12. YEARBOOK NO MEETING until after the Holiday! See you MONDAY December 1, 2013. NO MEETING until after the Holiday! See you MONDAY December 1, 2013. All are welcome to All are welcome to Join yearbook staff! Join yearbook staff!

13. 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!!

14. 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. 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: FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORES- ONE 15 MIN. EARLY RELEASE JR. & SR.- ONE 15 MIN. EARLY RELEASE OR 1 FREE ADVISORY PASS

15. CAN FOOD DRIVE Can food donations 1-4 are just that......donations Can food donations 1-4 are just that......donations Can food donations 5+ receive: Can food donations 5+ receive: Freshman & Sophomores: ONE 15 min early release Freshman & Sophomores: ONE 15 min early release Juniors & Seniors: either ONE - 15 min early release or 1 : advisory pass Juniors & Seniors: either ONE - 15 min early release or 1 : advisory pass