Jan. 31

Spirit Week/Rally

January 21-24 was ECHS Spirit Week.  Each day many of the students dressed in a different theme.  On Friday, January 24 we held an all school rally.  Officer Holocek came to thank the students for their efforts in the Toys for Tots drive that he led.  He told the student body that between multiple schools he was able to collect over 3,000 toys and more than 2,000 were from ECHS.  The kids usually get to pick 1 toy, but this year the kids were able to receive multiple toys. 

The students then participated in different friendly competitions between grade levels.  Each grade had a different chant, we had a tug-a-war competition, rock/paper/scissor tournament, and a relay race that had 21 students from each grade level participate in.  Over 100 students participated in at least one of the events on the gym floor while their classmates watched and cheered.  In the end the Juniors got the most spirit points!  

ECHS Paint Night

ECHS Paint Night is Friday, February 7th from 3:30-5:00pm.  This event is free and open to all ECHS students.  We have plenty of canvases and paint for everyone.  

RHS Rally/Winter Dance

On Saturday, Feb. 8th there will be a night rally followed by a winter dance at Rodriguez High School.  The event starts at 6:30pm and ends at 10:00pm.  There will even be an Escape Room for the students to check out.  Tickets are on sale now for $10 ($5 with ASB) in the ECHS office.  Students will need a parent permission slip signed before buying a ticket.  Permission slips were emailed to the students and are also available in our office.  

*Last day to buy a ticket in the ECHS office will be Wednesday, Feb. 5th.

Black History Month

There are multiple events taking place in February in celebration of Black History Month.  We encourage all students to check out one or more of these events.

Academic Decathlon Super Quiz

Tomorrow our Academic Decathlon team will be competing against many other high school teams right here at Solano College.  The team will be getting into the gym at 3:00pm and the competition is scheduled to start at 3:30pm.  Come on out and support the team and watch them compete in the Super Quiz!  

Seniors/Assist-A-Grad Scholarships

Ms. Vallejo sent the seniors an email this week and also visited both 12th grade College Readiness classes on Friday.  Below is a message she sent to seniors.  Students with questions about applying for scholarships should contact her through email or come see her here on campus in room 306 any Friday afternoon from 12:00-3:00.

Seniors,

The Assist-A-Grad (AAG) scholarships are listed here: AAG Scholarship Guide 

The AAG Application is here: AAG Application (You will need to print)  I counted roughly 55 available scholarships for students attending Rodriguez High School (ECHS included). Watch for the symbol 'R' to determine this. AAG Website

Important Dates Application Deadline:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 is the last day to drop everything off in the ECHS office

Thursday, March 5, 2020 is the last day to drop everything off at the RHS College and Career Center

Sponsor/Student Interviews: Monday, April 6 through April 9 at Armijo High School in the evenings from 5:00 – 9:30 pm

Please use the checklist that I've attached for each Scholarship: 

1) Student Information Page 

2) Student Personal Statement Signed and dated 

3) Student Activity Record 

4) Letter of Recommendation #1 

5) Letter of Recommendation #2 

6) Required Additional Statement 

7) Required Essay 

8) Unofficial High School Transcript * 1 additional copy of the Student Information Page paper clipped to your scholarship application packet

Students may print applications in the ECHS office if needed. Ms. Mae or Ms. Harris can print unofficial transcripts upon request (Mid-Year required).

Packets are handed in to the Colllege & Career Center no later than lunch on Thursday, March 5th. Do yourself a favor, and hand them in as early as possible.

Any questions? Don't hesitate to ask! 

Best of luck to all of you!

~Mrs. Vallejo

Attachments:

AAG Checklist 2.pdf

Melissa Vallejo

College and Career Tech

Rodriguez High School

707-863-7950 x2427

MelissaV@fsusd.org

2020-2021 School Year

The School Calendar is out for next school year.  We start high school classes on August 12th which is 5 days before the rest of the school district.  We will get those 5 days back with a 3rd week for winter break.  Spring Break 2021 is the same as SCC so the students get a true week off with no classes from April 5-9.  If you have any questions about this year's or next year's school calendars please let me know.  

*Special thanks to our Parent Leader Marilyn Barker for putting together this parent friendly version of the calendar for us.

Upcoming Events/Important Dates

Feb. 7 FSUSD 10th Grade Inspire Event

Feb. 7 ECHS Paint Night (3:30-5:00pm)

Feb. 8 RHS Night Rally/Winter Dance (6:30-10:00pm)

Feb. 24 ECHS Parent Group 6:00-7:00pm (room 305)

Feb. 24-28 Video Game Week/Tournaments (During Lunch)

Feb. 28 Last day to submit SCC degree petitions 

March 13 ECHS Lip Sync Battle

March 27 ECHS Talent Show

April 4 RHS/ECHS 11th-12th grade Prom 

May 8 Senior Project Showcase

May 21 SCC Commencement

May 27 ECHS Senior Night Awards (6:00-7pm)

June 12 RHS/ECHS Graduation (10:00am)