1. COMING SOON!

2. VOTER REGISTRATION

3. News from Mrs. Fricks Scholarship Information Students who applied for local scholarships must bring a copy of your college acceptance letter(s) to Mrs. Fricks. Some donors are waiting for acceptance letter to make decisions concerning scholarship recipients.

4. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Academic, Athletic, 4-H, Military Pass out forms - collect

5. Preparation for AP Testing  Student meeting- AP testers  TUESDAY, APRIL 23  9:30 AM  ECCHS CAFETERIA

6. Cap and Gown Delivery Delivered Wednesday, April 24, during lunch periods Navy Blue Gown White Collar (V- necked satin collar) Tassel Honor stoles will be awarded at Senior Awards Night. NHS members should see Mrs. Cathy Smith for NHS tassels.

7. EOCT Wednesday, May 1  Block 1 and Block 4 “EOCT” Passing the EOCT exempts the final exam in corresponding course if passing the class! Thursday, May 2  Block 2 and Block 3 “EOCT”

8. FRIDAY, MAY 3 Yearbook Delivery!!! !

9. Week of May 6 May 6 – AP Chemistry exam May 6,7,8 – Collages due for senior reception May 7 – Senior Meeting, 9:30 AM, cafeteria – Scholarship information, Final transcript info, Mrs. Padgett May 9 – – Senior reception, 5:30, Cafeteria, tickets required – Senior Awards night, 7:00, Gymnasium, everyone invited May 10 – AP English exam, Informed of EOCT grades/exemption School Awards program, Block 4

10. May 10 NETBOOK COLLECTION Share information from library, pass out flyers PAYMENT OF ALL FEES OWED FEES = NO DIPLOMA

11. MAY 13 AP Physics exam FINAL EXAMS FOR SENIORS ALL STUDENTS WHO DID NOT PASS EOCT MUST TAKE FINAL EXAM – PER COURSE!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS

12. May 15 Senior Grades Due Notified if not allowed to participate in graduation exercises Finish strong! 28 total credits 4 Language Arts 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 1 PE/Health CTAE, Visual or Performing Arts Electives

13. April 16 Graduation Practice Arrive at Granite Bowl at 6:00 P.M. DO NOT ARRIVE LATE! Check listing for row and seat assignment Sit in granite bowl stands per row/seat assignment Be attentive when given directions QUIET and ORDERLY ALLOWS FOR SHORT PRACTICE

14. MAY 17 Owed fees and “thank you” notes for scholarships due by 10:00 AM. Diplomas pulled if not cleared by 10:00 AM. Strict deadline!!!!!!!!! Arrive at Granite Bowl at 7:00 PM with appropriate dress Graduation begins at 8:00 PM Rain date – Saturday morning, 10 AM

15. Graduation Attire Ladies: Dress: ANY Color May want to check length with gown and not have it longer than gown No pants, shorts, leggings, etc. Men: Dress Pants: Black, Dark Brown, Navy Blue Dress Shirt: Any Color Tie…. NO Bow Ties

16. Graduation Attire Navy Gown White collar (v-shaped) Mortar Board (cap) Tassel Honor Stole / Cords awarded at ECCHS awards program ** No cords, ropes, medallions etc. awarded from outside sources such as military, 4-H, church, sorority/fraternity

17. Ladies’ Shoes: Heels less than 2 inches Dark Color: Navy, Brown, or Black AllowedNot Allowed

18. Men’s Shoes Dark Color: Black or Brown AllowedNot Allowed

19. Announcement Etiquette  Mail announcements to family and friends two or three weeks prior to graduation. (May 1?)  Do not mail announcements to classmates and their family.  Do not mail announcements to the faculty / staff of ECCHS. * You may want to share a name card or photo with classmates’ families or teachers to acknowledge you are graduating. An announcement is not appropriate since they are aware of the time and place of graduation.

20. What to do with TWO envelopes? The outer envelope, with the gummed flap, is the mailing envelope. Hand address it legibly, using black or blue ink. Abbreviations in the mailing address should be avoided: Mr. John Smith Mr. And Mrs. Paul Jones 383 North Street39 West 18 th Street Louisville, Kentucky 55512Albany, New Jersey 77701

21. 2 nd envelope? The inner envelope should bear the name of the addressee(s). This may be expressed informally as:  Aunt May and Uncle Bill, Demetrius and Leah  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson  Mary and Paul  Grandmother  Miss Lena

22. Mailing Instructions 1.Place the announcement in the inner envelope with the folded edge being inserted first, with the front of the announcement facing the flap. 2.Place the inside envelope facing toward the back of the outside envelope when inserting (should see writing) 3.Seal securely by moistening the gummed flap. Then, apply a foil envelope seal, if included with your order. 4.Send via first class mail.

23. Acknowledging Gifts A short note of thanks, written by hand, should go to all who have sent a gift. Acknowledge the gift as promptly as possible after its receipt.

24. Sample Thank You Dear Mr. and Mrs. Former, What a wonderful surprise I got in the mail today! You really shouldn't have! But let me tell you, that graduation gift will go far. I already have it earmarked for all kinds of good things. Thank you so much! Regards,

25. Another Sample Dear Phyllis and Hank, I just wanted to thank you both again for coming to my graduation ceremony. It was great to have such a large group of family and friends to celebrate the occasion. Thank you also of course for the generous gift. I can certainly use that money right now. I truly appreciate it! You are too kind!

26. Important Dates April 24, Lunch, Pick up Cap and Gown May 1, 2: EOCT Time May 7: Senior meeting, 9:30 May 9, Senior Reception, 5:30, ECCHS Cafeteria May 9, Senior Awards Night, 7:00, ECCHS Gymnasium May 13 – FINAL EXAMS May 16, Mandatory Graduation Practice,6:00 PM, GRANITE BOWL May 17, GRADUATION, 8:00, Granite Bowl. Seniors must arrive at 7:00 for line-up and other instructions!