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Cameo 04/27/2010 PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 27 April 2010 00:00

CHAMPIONS AGAIN IN 2010!

El Camino's Academic Decathlon team has now set the new record of SIX national championships with their 49,951.7 points victory over 34 teams at the national finals in Omaha, Nebraska. Here's a link to the L.A. Times article about the victory. and another feature from the Times on the ECR Varsity team.


You are invited to a community tree planting

  • Who: Join your neighbors, Fiji Waters and Million Trees Los Angeles
  • When: 8:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturday - May 1, 2010
  • Where: El Camino Real High School at 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  • What to bring: Gardening gloves, sun block, hat and please no open toe shoes.

To volunteer or for more information, please contact MTLA at (213) 473-9950 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Special acknowledgment to Councilman Dennis P. Zine, Fifth Grader Miss Eleanor Bogart Stuart, The Mass Appeal, Octaviano Rios, Jackie Keene and Principal David Fehte


9th Annual Melody of Words

The annual evening of authors and artists will be held at ECR on April 28, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone from the ECR family of schools of schools (ECR, Hale, Pomelo, Lockhurst, Woodlake, Welby Way, Haynes, Calabash) as well as anyone else is invited! There will be over 50 artists and authors presenting their work, the students are performing and there are several art shows of our students work. Food will be available for purchase. It is a great night for everyone.


Friends of ECR Wine and Beer tasting a fantastic success!

The Wine and Beer tasting last Saturday night was a great event.  Thank you to all the Friends of ECR who worked to make the event a success. Through the generous donation of the event participants and sponsors approximately $15,000 in badly needed funds was raised for the students of ECR.


To everyone who remembers Sharon Rose

Please come to Woodlake Elementary School on Thursday May 6, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:00pm for an evening of special activities in appreciation of Mrs. Rose and all that she did for the children and families.

Students and community members will share readings and musical offerings on our outdoor stage and visual art will be on display in the auditorium.

This event also marks the official opening of the Sharon Rose Reading Corner in the school library, where many of Mrs. Rose's books have found a new home through a generous donation from her family.

All are welcome! We hope to see you there.


SAT Bootcamp

On May 22nd and 23rd at El Camino, come learn everything you need to know to outsmart the SAT from the only prep company whose instructors have earned multiple perfect scores (2400) on the test. With Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp, you'll arm yourself with a strategy for every type of question guaranteed to be on the exam, learn how to avoid the most common traps, and discover how to write a perfect-score essay -- no matter what question is asked! Cost is $165. Sign up at www.CatalystPrep.com or call 800.235.0056 with any questions.


ECR Student wins State PTSA Reflections Competition

Michael Reed won the California State PTSA Reflections competition. He was presented with an Award of Merit and received recognition from the California State Legislature in a recent ceremony.


Important School dates  - See the school calendar for more

May 3rd - May 14th - AP Exams

May 4th - PTSA Meeting - Noon - Parent Center

May 18th - May 21st - CST Exams

May 25th - Drumline and Dance Guard Performance in the Main Gym - 7:00pm

May 26th - Spring Concert Band and Orchestra Concert - Anderson Hall - 7:00pm

May 27th - Spring Jazz Concert - Anderson Hall - 7:00pm

May 28th - Furlough Day

May 29th - PROM

May 31th - Memorial Day

Jun 1st - PTSA Meeting - Noon - Parent Center

Jun 2nd - Jun 5th - Spring Musical - Jesus Christ Superstar

Jun 7th - Dance Show

Jun 8th - Choral Concert

Jun 9th - Senior Awards Night

Jun 10th - Choral Concert

Jun 11th - Final Exams - Periods 1 & 2

Jun 11th - Dance Show

Jun 14th - Final Exams - Periods 3 & 4

Jun 15th - Final Exams - Periods 5 & 6

Jun 16th - Senior Breakfast

Jun 17th - Graduation!!!!!

Jun 24th - Grad Nite at Disneyland!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 April 2010 18:17
 
Cameo 04/21/2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:22

Celebrity Basketball Game this Friday

Come and enjoy the celebrity basketball game that will be held here at ECR on Friday, April 23, 2010 hosted by the boy's basketball team. The celebrity team will take on the ECR staff in a game that will benefit the ECR basketball program. The game will start at 7:00pm. Tickets: General Admission - $10, Students and all children - $5. Celebrity team includes: Byron Russell, DJ Quick, Kel Mitchell, Al. B Sure, Kareem Grimes, and many more... ECR's team includes: Mr. Hussey, Mr. Bennett, Coach Lienhard, Mr. Knadle, Mr. Dupree, Coach Wyatt, Coach Juwan, and Rai Colston (Alumni). Tickets will be sold at the door or see any member of the boy's basketball team for presale tickets.


9th Annual Melody of Words

The annual evening of authors and artists will be held at ECR on April 28, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Everyone from the ECR family of schools of schools (ECR, Hale, Pomelo, Lockhurst, Woodlake, Welby Way, Haynes, Calabash) as well as anyone else is invited! There will be over 50 artists and authors presenting their work, the students are performing and there are several art shows of our students work. Food will be available for purchase. It is a great night for everyone.


Jazz Concert Cancelled

Unfortunately, the Jazz concert scheduled for this Thursday evening has been cancelled.


New School Calendar!

The 2010-2011 school year will begin at El Camino Real on August 16th, 2010.


Important School dates  - See the school calendar for more

May 3rd - May 14th - AP Exams

May 4th - PTSA Meeting - Noon - Parent Center

May 18th - May 21st - CST Exams

May 25th - Drumline and Dance Guard Performance in the Main Gym - 7:00pm

May 26th - Spring Concert Band and Orchestra Concert - Anderson Hall - 7:00pm

May 27th - Spring Jazz Concert - Anderson Hall - 7:00pm

May 28th - Furlough Day

May 29th - PROM

May 31th - Memorial Day

Jun 1st - PTSA Meeting - Noon - Parent Center

Jun 2nd - Jun 5th - Spring Musical - Jesus Christ Superstar

Jun 7th - Dance Show

Jun 8th - Choral Concert

Jun 9th - Senior Awards Night

Jun 10th - Choral Concert

Jun 11th - Final Exams - Periods 1 & 2

Jun 11th - Dance Show

Jun 14th - Final Exams - Periods 3 & 4

Jun 15th - Final Exams - Periods 5 & 6

Jun 16th - Senior Breakfast

Jun 17th - Graduation!!!!!

Jun 24th - Grad Nite at Disneyland!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 10:56
 
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Monday, 15 March 2010 00:00

CONGRATULATIONS ECR Academic and Sports Teams!!!

Aca-Deca - California State Champions!

Girls Soccer - LA City Division I Champions

Girls Basketball - LA City Division II Champions

Boys Basketball - LA City Division III Runner-up


ECR Wrestling finishes high at LA City Finals!

Our team placed 2nd to San Fernando.  San Fernando scored 291 , ECR 281.5, Chatsworth 143.5, Granada Hills 140, and Sylmar 137 to round out the top 5 teams.  Our team placed all 14 wrestlers in the top 6 in their weight classes with 9 of our boys in the championship final match!!  Champions were Ali Naser and Nasim Naser, 2nds were won by Bruce Holmes, Chris Rolon, Al Shuman, Jack Medina, Spencer Howell, Aaron Tracht, and Ahmad Ayamuddin, 3rds went to Enea Celmeta and Isac Lazarovits, 4th to Josh Adad, 5th to Chase Gould and a 6th to Arash Ahmadi.

Congratulations to Ali Naser for winning the California USA Wrestling Frosh/Soph Tournament this weekend in Fresno!!  With over 2000 wrestlers and 21 mats, there were 131 in his weight class and two 64-man brackets!!  Ali has also secured a spot on Team California for the National Team Cadet Duals this June in Minnesota!   He will also be participating in our nations age group tournament in Fargo, No. Dakota in July!!  We need to raise about $1000 for Ali's expenses for the Minnesota trip and an additional $1000 for his participation in Fargo.  Anyone wishing to donate may contact Mr. Fischer.


FREE Instrumental Music Concert this Thursday at 7:00

The ECR Jazz Bands, Concert Band, and String Orchestra will be playing the music for their upcoming festivals this Thursday night in Anderson Hall.


ECR Sings with Dick Van Dyke

Our Choir and Camerata will be performing at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with Dick Van Dyke and six other choirs at 6pm on May 9.  Tickets are on sale at the box office for $36, $26, and $16.


Sip The Night Away

Wine & Beer Tasting Benefit for the Students of El Camino Real High School

  • Wine and Beer Tasting with hors d'oeuvres for only $30 per person
  • When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 6:30PM to 9:30 PM
  • Where: Calabasas Tennis & Swim Club - 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas CA 91302

Silent Auction & Live Auction

  • Including VIP Seats at Graduation (these are priceless!!!)
  • Featuring a Yamaha Clps-308pe (worth over $6000!!!)

Space is limited, so purchase your tickets now!

For further information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PTSA is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships:

  • $1,000 Future Teacher Scholarship
  • $500.00 Community Service Scholarship
  • $500.00 Community College Scholarship

These scholarships are available to ECR Seniors who currently hold a 2.0 GPA. See the college office for application and additional information


ECR Student Events

March 16 - PAL Bake Sale

March 17 - Mr. El Camino Ticket Sales

March 17 - 2013 Bake Sale

March 18 - 2012 Bake Sale

March 19 - Mr. El Camino Bake Sale

March 24 - Mr. El Camino Pep Rally

March 24 - 2013 Bake Sale

March 25 - Mr. El Camino!!!

March 25 - 2011 Bake Sale

March 25 - Student Senate Meeting

March 26 - Class Spirit Day

March 26 - 2011/2012 Commons Night!!

Students - Join now and stay connected with the most current events

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=244289389598&&v=wall


ECR Events and Happenings

For a full listing of all ECR activities, please visit the main ECR calendar.

Date Event
Thursday March 18, 2010 Instrumental Music Concert - 7:00pm - Anderson Hall
Tuesday April 6, 2010 PTSA Meeting - 7:00pm - Parent Center
Thursday April 8, 2010 ECR Open House
THursday April 15, 2010 Instrumental Music Dinner Concert
Wednesday April 21, 2010 Spring Jazz Concert
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Friends of ECR - Sip the Night Away Wine/Beer Tasting
Wednesday April 28, 2010 Melody of Words
Sunday May 9, 2010 Choir and Camerata with Dick Van Dyke - Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Saturday/Sunday, May 22-23, 2010 SAT Bootcamp
Last Updated on Monday, 15 March 2010 21:02
 
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Monday, 15 March 2010 00:00

Saturday April 24 is a really big day for El Camino Real!

The Academic Decathlon team will be in Omaha NE competing for the national championship!

The Robotics team will be in Dallas TX competing for the world championship!

and...

The Friends of ECR will be hosting the

"Sip the Night Away" wine & beer tasting event.

You will have the opportunity to taste 14 different varieties of top rated wine and 8 different varieties of beer. Add in delicious food, awesome shopping opportunities in the silent & live auctions and you have a recipe for the perfect evening, all the while helping the kids. This year's live auction includes "front row VIP" graduation seats, a student parking spot and a beautiful polished ebony Yamaha clp308s digital piano. This is the place for finding deals!

If you have not RSVP'd for this wonderful event, you must do so immediately.  Go to http://www.friendsofecr.org/forms/stna.htm for all the details.


What could be better then Jazz at ECR!

The Spring Jazz concert at ECR is Thursday April 22 at 7:00 in Anderson Hall. Come hear our award winning Jazz bands play, The concert is FREE!


PTSA needs your help.

Several executive board positions remain open for the 2010-2011 school year. PTSA needs these positions filled to maintain our good standing and to continue helping our students with senior scholarships, music scholarships, the reflections art program, SAT and ACT preparation classes, student aid and more. If you are interested, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


Last two PTSA meetings of the year...

On May 4, 2010 the ECR administration will be discussing the school calendar changes.

One June 1, 2010, Obie Slamon will be discussing sending kids to college.

Both meetings will be held at noon in the Parent Center.

Last Updated on Monday, 19 April 2010 14:56
 
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Sunday, 28 February 2010 00:00

ECR Basketball Double Feature

Women and Men to play in City Championships

The ECR Women's basketball team will be playing for the Division II championship Friday March 5, 2010 at 6:00pm.

The ECR Men's basketball team will be playing for the Division III championship this Saturday March 6, 2010 at 1:00pm.

Both games will be played at the LAUSD Roybal Learning Center

Keep up with ECR Athletics

ECRAthletics on Twitter!

ECR Athletics Schedule on highschoolsports.net


Sip The Night Away

Wine & Beer Tasting Benefit for the Students of El Camino Real High School

  • Wine and Beer Tasting with hors d’oeuvres for only $30 per person
  • When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 6:30PM to 9:30 PM
  • Where: Calabasas Tennis & Swim Club - 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas CA 91302

Silent Auction & Live Auction

  • Including VIP Seats at Graduation (these are priceless!!!)
  • Featuring a Yamaha Clps-308pe (worth over $6000!!!)

Space is limited, so purchase your tickets now!

For further information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


SAT Bootcamp at ECR

On March 6th and 7th, come learn everything you need to know to outsmart the SAT from the only prep company whose instructors have earned multiple perfect scores (2400) on the test. With Catalyst's SAT Bootcamp, you'll arm yourself with a strategy for every type of question guaranteed to be on the exam, learn how to avoid the most common traps, and discover how to write a perfect-score essay -- no matter what question is asked! Cost is $165. Sign up at www.CatalystPrep.com or call 800.235.0056 with any questions.


ECR Student Events Site on Facebook

Students - Join now and stay connected with the most current events

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=244289389598&&v=wall


Participate in ECR Career Expo 2010

El Camino will be holding the annual Career Expo on March 11, 2010. We are excited to be bringing back this wonderful event. Our past Expos were a success for both students and employers.

We are looking for our parents/guardians and community members who would like to enlighten our juniors and seniors about possible careers. At the Expo, you will have the opportunity to make informal presentations to small groups of students.

The Expo welcomes whatever your company can offer to the students. This is a wonderful way to give to your community and your student's school. If your company is interested in participating, but doesn't isn't sure how or doesn't currently offer internship, please contact us and we can help.

Please consider giving your time and knowledge. Our students are the leaders and work force of the future, and really need your help. Please use the links below to view the Expo letter and form. Send the form to Debbie Lund at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 818-887-1029 questions please call Debbi Lund at (818) 347-4737.

Click here to view the ECR Career Expo Letter

Click here to view the ECR Career EXpo participation form


ECR Events and Happenings

For a full listing of all ECR activities, please visit the main ECR calendar.

Date Event
Saturday/Sunday, March 6-7, 2010 SAT Bootcamp
Thursday March 11, 2010 Career Expo : 8:30am - 11:30am
Saturday/Sunday, May 22-23, 2010 SAT Bootcamp
Saturday, April 24, 2010 Friends of ECR - Sip the Night Away Wine/Beer Tasting
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 March 2010 12:22
 
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