Rocket Times

ECHO Charter School

PO Box 158          101 Rocket Avenue          Echo, MN 56237

Phone: 507-925-4143        Fax: 507-925-4165

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ECHO Charter School

Commencement Excercises

Friday, May 21        7:00 p.m.

Class of 2010       

Austin Ashburn

                                       Sami Dhoore

                                           Tim Gjermundson

                                     Steph Guimond

                                                     Amanda Hopkins

                                           Jossie Huseby

                                                          Calvin Kilby

                                                  Taylor LaVoy

                                                      Lexii Martin

                                                         Patrick Nielsen

                                                             Tom Pingel

                                                                Jaymee Ruprecht

                                                                   Mario Salazar

                                                                      Emily Wandersee

Congratulations and Our Very Best to Our Graduates!!

 

Track and Field Postponement Proved Positive

    The postponement of the Track & Field Day proved to be a positive decision.  Monday, the alternative day, dawned bright and clear and remained so during the duration of this long-anticipated event.  The only drawback would have been the pesky gnats which, despite their “attacks,” just could not deter the enthusiasm of the eager runners, jumpers, throwers, climbers . . . they did it all!

    Thanks to Mr. Anderson, Mr. D. Schueler, the other teachers, and the high school students for helping the elementary and junior high students to have a great day!

   

Thank You, Students, for Honoring Our Veterans

    A heartfelt thank you to ECHO’s 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th graders who honored our veterans by participating in the recent poppy poster contest.  The top picks for the artistry and for adhering to the rules of the contest (chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary) are as follows:

· grand prize – Nathan Peterson, grade 6;

· 6^th grade – Ginny Pederson, 1^st,  Tiana Harris, 2^nd, Brad Loock, 3^rd;

· 5^th grade – Ella Bartz, 1^st, Nina Velez, 2^nd, Katie Cunningham, 3^rd;

4^th grade – Andrea Berends, 1^st, Micheal Brockman, 2^nd, Asa Ulferts, 3^rd.

 

Last Day of School – Thursday, May 27

Awards Program: 10:00 ~~ School Dismissed: 12:00 ~~ No lunch served

 

Booster Club to Purchase Blocking Sled for Football Program

Next Meeting Date: Monday, Sept. 13

    The final Booster Club meeting for the school year was held on Monday last week.  Among the topics on the agenda were:

    Coach Schueler requested funds toward the purchase of a $2,000 blocking sled to be used during football practice.  After discussion on the importance of  the sled, the board voted unanimously to cover the remaining $1900 toward the cost.  (Mr. Schueler had already received a $100 donation.)

    Sophomore Jesse Pingel was also here to describe his Eagle Scout project, which he calls a Team Work Building Game.  He was requesting $200 to cover his expense and when completed, his plans are to donate it to the school.   His request was granted based on his Boy Scout project, his presentation, and the fact that the game will be given to the school.

    The question on whether or not to sponsor a bus to transport students for swimming lessons to Granite Falls this summer was discussed.  Due to the decreasing number of students utilizing the bus in recent years, the board voted unanimously against the idea.

   Fall events were discussed: the Silent Auction and Whopper Feed, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23 and the delivery date for the Little Caesar’s Pizza is set to coincide with the elementary Parent-Teacher Conference on November 4.

    Out going president Steve Haak was honored with applause and a key ring memento for his years of dedication.  Dave Schueler was asked to fill the position and he accepted.  The remaining officers, Ann Cunningham (vice president), Marsha Lecy  (treasurer), and Lynn Kuehn (clerk) volunteered to resume their positions for the coming year.

    The next regularly scheduled meeting of the ECHO Rockets Booster Club will be Monday, Sept. 13.

   

Remember: Thursday, May 27 is Our Last Day

Awards Program: 10:00 ~~ School Dismissed: 12:00 ~~ No Lunch

 

Calendar of Events

Thursday, May 20—High School After School Program

Friday, May 21—Early out, 12:30; Graduation, 7:00

Monday, May 24—Spring field trip (K-2)

Tuesday, May 25—Reward Trip (4^th Quarter); Spring field trip to Science Museum (3-5)

Thursday, May 27—Awards Day; Last day of school; No lunch; dismiss @ 12:00

 

Last Week’s Student(s) of the Day

Chad Green, Bailey Donner, Zach Patnoe, Jesse Pingel

 

High School After School Program Wraps Up Year – Almost!

    The High School After School Program is scheduled to wrap up their year this evening at the Skalbekken Park.  However, this is not the end: the program will pick up again in late June for an Explore Minnesota excursion.  Students interested in the trip need to apply to Mr. and Mrs. Runck NOW!

 

Reminder to Parents and Students

Students need to return all library books NOW!

 

Great Price on Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread

$10!        $10!      $10!