ECMS Students - you are invited to enjoy a cup of homemade hot chocolate tomorrow, January 19th, in the library during lunch periods. Prices are $3 a cup or $50 in Bird Bucks.
Congratulations to Sienna Supak who was recognized today for placing in the Western Rice Belt Poster Contest! She is in Mrs. Prihoda’s class at Hutchins Elementary. Way to go Sienna!
Parent Engagement Event: Fostering statewide community connections for families of emerging bilingual students. Tuesday, January 23, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, at the Meadow Lane Resource Center - 2620 Meadow Lane in El Campo, Texas.
ECMS 8th Graders! You are invited to RICEBIRD PREVIEW! Join us on Tuesday, January 30, at 5:00 pm in the ECHS Auditorium. Parents and 8th grade students are invited to learn more about ECHS Course Selections, CTE Programs of Study, and Clubs/Organizations.
After carefully reviewing the weather and road conditions predicted for tomorrow, all El Campo ISD campuses and departments will have an on-time 7:50 am start on Wednesday, January 17.
Be safe and cautious as all of the students return to school. Dress warm kids!
🍎 Meet Board Vice President Anthony Dorotik ~
A Trustee for 12 years, Anthony says, "I serve because I have always felt it is important to serve the community, and have served on numerous boards through the years, but I have always believed there is nothing more important than educating our youth." Anthony graduated from Texas A&M in 1974 and pursued a career in agricultural production. He has raised cattle and farmed rice, corn, cotton, and milo for 50 years.
After closely monitoring the weather and road conditions, and in an abundance of caution for our students and staff, ECISD will cancel school on Tuesday, January 16. Be safe. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 17.
**WINTER WEATHER WATCH** We are actively monitoring the weather for next week. The present forecast calls for cold temperatures with a slight chance of freezing precipitation. We expect to be in school on Tuesday and Wednesday at this time so please have your children dress accordingly. If something changes that would impact the safety of our students and staff we will let you know through our parent contact system by email, text message, and/or phone call. As always, you can also monitor the District's website & social media accounts for the latest information. ⭐Please take this time to update your Family Access contact information in Skyward which ensures that you receive messages from your campus and the District including emails and text messages.
Ms. Weatherford's 8th graders had a blast playing a version of Headbanz to sharpen their descriptive writing style.
ECISD will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of MLK Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 16.
🏆 And the Hutchins Character Champions for Responsibility are...
It's Game Day again Ricebird Nation! It's going to be an exciting basketball river battle as our Birds take on Wharton! 🏀💪
🏀 Ladybirds - JV @ 4:30 - Varsity @ 5:45
🏀 Ricebirds - JV @ 4:30 - Freshman @ 5:30 - Varsity @ 7:00.
5th grade Parents -
This is a reminder about tonight’s Middle School Showcase at 6pm. We invite you to attend and tour electives for next year. Your child will also register for next years classes. The AVID informational meeting scheduled for 5:30pm has been cancelled but will be rescheduled at a later date. We look forward to meeting you and your student at the 6pm Showcase!
🍎 Meet Board Secretary David Vallejo ~
A Trustee since May 2021, David states, "My primary reason for serving ECISD is because I believe that students hold the keys to the future and that the staff of ECISD are the mechanism that set them on the path to success. I am pleased to do my part to make that journey a positive one."
David is self-employed in the areas of Facilities Management and Real Estate.
Each School year HOSA students have the option to compete in healthcare events. Alyx chose to compete in the HOSA researched persuasive writing and speaking competitive event. Her paper was chosen and she gets to compete at the HOSA spring leadership conference this weekend at Manvel High School. Let's send congratulations and well wishes to Alyx Fisher!
Congratulations to the Hutchins Big Brainz Math Fact Whiz Kids!
ECMS Counselors and the AVID teacher spoke to 5th graders about the Elective Showcase, tomorrow, 1/11 at 6 PM at ECMS. There will be an AVID informational meeting at 5:30. All current 5th graders are encouraged to attend to register for 2024-2025 classes.
Results from the El Campo Invitational Swim Meet -
Congratulations to Girl Swimmer of the Meet, Juliann Little, Boy Swimmer of the Meet, Kaden Beal, and to these top 3 finishers:
Girls 200 medley relay – 1st – Juliann Little, Riley Wallis, Kate Chilton, Codi Klatt
Boys 200 free – 2nd – Julian Aguirre
Girls 200 IM – 1st Riley Wallis
Girls 50 free – 1st – Juliann Little
Boys 50 free – 3rd – Kaden Beal
Girls 100 fly – 1st – Calli Pardo
Girls 100 free – 1st – Juliann Little
Boys 100 free – 1st – Evan Vasquez
Boys 500 free – 3rd – Julian Aguirre
Girls 200 free relay – 2nd – Riley Wallis, Caroline Little, Codi Klatt, Juliann Little
Boys 200 free relay – 3rd – Kaden Beal, Chase Macek, Julian Aguirre, Evan Vasquez
Boys 100 back – 1st – Kaden Beal
Girls 100 breast – 1st – Riley Wallis, 2nd – Kate Chilton
Boys 100 breast – 3rd – Evan Vasquez
Interested in joining the El Campo Student Athletic Training Program? Roles of a student athletic trainer include • Provide hydration to El Campo athletes • Help set-up and clean-up for practices and games • Provide first aid to El Campo athletes. Things you will learn • First aid skills • Taping, bracing, crutching fitting • And many other athletic training skills. Expectations: Come ready to work with a positive attitude. If interested, fill out this form: https://me-qr.com/mobile/pdf/12659756 and email the completed form by February 12th to both Ricebird Athletic Trainers: Doc Bond: nbond@ricebirds.net &
Doc Easter: reaster@ricebird.net. Also read the Student Trainer Handbook: https://cdn.flowcode.com/prodassets/El_Campo_High_School_Sports_Medicine_Program.pdf?ts=1679493067499985582&fce_id=558c63e5-b6f8-46a5-87b9-1fd795b65537
🍎 Meet Board President James Russell ~
A Trustee for 15 years, James states, "I choose to serve on the board because I understand how important the collective board and The District are to the students, teachers, and staff. ECISD is a crucial part of our community. The people who make up ECISD make our community better through their work in The District and their work outside of their school district roles. Thus, as a Trustee, I see my job as helping make decisions that are good for our kids, good for our educators and staff, and good for Our Community."
James works in the insurance industry and specializes in Commercial Risk including Oilfield, Construction, Marine, and Surety.
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