
STAAR Testing is right around the corner!


The ECHS Sunshine Club’s 4th annual Easter egg hunt!





🐰 The rain didn’t stop the Northside students from hunting eggs and celebrating with a refreshing Peep punch! See the fun here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFT5yqq_14/B7wNBBvZqnrTSHwnY_rTaA/view?utm_content=DAFT5yqq_14&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

Mrs. Jensen’s pre - k class enjoyed the obstacle course in PE last week. Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Orozco always have such fun activities for our students to enjoy! See the fun here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFftYH5DGY/18iVnB1k4A2TiZWzJWmTlQ/view?utm_content=DAFftYH5DGY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu

STAAR testing is right around the corner. To prepare, 4th grade students are working with Mrs. Tomanek to review summarizing.
Northside Testing Dates:
April 25 - 4th & 5th English Language Arts
May 2 - 5th Science
May 9 - 4th & 5th Math


Reminder: No school Monday, April 10. Classes resume for students on April 11.

⚽️ It was an awesome run! Congratulations Ricebird soccer on your historic season!
Final score EC 0 Lumberton 2

📣 Go Birds Go! Beat the Raiders!


Attention ECMS! There are only 27 yearbooks left and we will not order more!
The last day to purchase is April 28th. The cost is $35.
Email Ms. Krpec for more information kkrpec@ricebirds.net or visit her in room A118.


⚽️ RIcebirds WIN!


Attention ECHS Athletes:
El Campo Sports Medicine is partnering with El Campo Memorial Hospital to provide physicals for athletes for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
Requirements for a new physical:
•All current athletes that will be in their junior year for the 2023-2024 school year that plan on participating in athletics.
•All athletes that have been injured during the 2022-2023 school year and wish to participate in the 2023-2024 school year.
•Any students wishing to participate in athletics for the 2023-2024 school year that did not participate in the 2022-2023 school year.
⭐Important things to know:
•Date & Time: May 3rd 12:30-4:30pm
•Price: $15 (Cash Only)
Completed medical history and money will be due before May 1st to Doc Bond or Doc Easter in the athletic training room. UIL Physical Forms: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2854/ECISD/2925953/PrePhysFormRvsd2.21.pdf


Mrs. Zahn’s advanced floral design students have been busy creating beautiful Easter basket arrangements!




🏆 Check out the District Champions of the ECMS Track & Field Team!
TK Boston - 7th girls long jump, high jump, and 200m dash
Ana Patrice Coleman - 8th girls long jump
Adrian Aldavera - 7th boys discus
Jeremiah Gomez Olvera - 7th boys 2400m run *New ECMS school record 8:27.05
Lincoln Hubenak, Vladimir Garcia, Kaden White, and James Terrazas -8th grade 4x400 relay with a time of 3:50.72.






In this episode of the news, we celebrate Assistant Principals, librarians, and paraprofessionals and remind you of upcoming district holidays and events. You'll also get a report on recent competitions in sports, academics, and extracurricular activities. Don't tune out before meeting some new faces to #RicebirdNation!


💙 April is child abuse awareness month.
Every 11 seconds a child is reported abused or neglected in the United States. Learn how to recognize abuse on HelpandHope.org and report it by calling 800-252-5400.
💙 Show your support by wearing "Blue" Friday, April 14, 2023.


Congratulations to the following ECHS UIL Academic winners advancing to the Regional Contest later this month:
🥇 Christopher Luera -Ready Writing
🥇 Juliana Vasquez - Persuasive Speaking
🥇 Juliana Vasquez - Current Issues and Events
🥉 Julisa Padron - Lincoln-Douglas Debate
🥉 Seth Mallory - Feature Writing
Alternates to Regionals:
⭐ Natalie Canales - Prose
⭐ Julisa Padron - Persuasive Speaking


⚽🏆 The Ricebird soccer team remains in the playoff hunt as they advance to the regional semifinals. They take on East Chambers at 1:00 pm on Friday in Katy at Legacy Stadium (clear bag policy).
🎟 Online tickets only: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=31268&


Spring PEP-RALLY Thursday morning! Be there to be recognized for your sport and help us cheer on our awesome SOCCER team as they make history and head to ROUND 4 of the playoffs!


⛳ Golf is headed to Regionals! After the 2-day district tournament, the girls held on to their 2nd place spot after day 1 and secured their trip to Victoria on April 17th & 18th. After finishing day 1 in 5th, the boys battled back and finished in 2nd. They play in Victoria on April 19th & 20th.



‼️Due to a family emergency, tonights Meet and Greet with Coach Reeve has been canceled.
