1. EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL @ MIDLAND COLLEGE

2. Quote of the Day “ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Create it.” Abraham Lincoln

3. 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!

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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: Thursday, November 21 at 6 p.m. When: Thursday, 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

7. 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!!!!

8. YAG MEETINGS MEDIA MANDATORY MEETING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 IN WRIGHT’S ROOM MEDIA MANDATORY MEETING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12 IN WRIGHT’S ROOM 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30 HAVE YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT COMPLETED AND READY TO TURN IN HAVE YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT COMPLETED AND READY TO TURN IN MODEL UN MEDIA FOR NEXT WEEK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A SCHOOL EVENT STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULED DATE

9. YEARBOOK NO MEETING MONDAY November 18, 2013. NO MEETING MONDAY November 18, 2013.

10. 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!!

11. 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

12. 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