E.C. Glass Newsletter

March 4,

Sat School Day

March 5,

Band Assessment Performance @ Blacksburg High School

March 6,

Blood Drive

Teens for Christ Meeting during all 3 lunches in the Lecture Hall

March 10,

Voter Registration in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches

March 11,

End of 3rd Quarter

Career Exploration Field Trip at Sonny's Automotive Racing

March 12 & 13

No School for students

March 18,

Report Cards

March 19,

PTO meeting for students and teachers during all 3 lunches (Lecture Hall)

March 20,

VMEA Choral Assessment @ University of Lynchburg

Principal's Coffee 7:45 (Beacon of Hope)

March 23,

Environmental Science Field Trip @8:45-1:45

March 24, 25,

Jobfest Prep Session 11:20 (Lecture Hall)

March 26,

Student Leadership 11:20 (Lecture Hall)

March 27&28,

VHSL State Forensics Competition

March 28,

Prom 8:00 (Academy Center of the Arts)

March 31st

ECG Jobfest

Moving Up Night 9:00 (ECG)

April 1,

Teens for Christ Meeting TBD (Lecture Hall)

April 2,

Orcestra Trip

April 3,

Mr. ECG Pagent (Lecture Hall)

sports practice and games can often change depending on weather conditions please click on the link below for the most updated changes.

https://www.seminoledistrictva.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=299

Hello Hilltoppers,

We have been reviewing and resetting school wide expectations in our classes with students as we start second semester. One of our most important expectations is in regards to how we interact with one another. E. C. Glass High School administration, teachers, and staff take bullying and/or name calling very seriously. We are continuously striving to create the safest environment possible for our students. It is the expectation that all reported incidents of name calling and bullying be investigated and remediated promptly. We all need to work together to put an end to these hurtful interactions. We believe and value all Hilltoppers and are invested in your success. We are all Hilltoppers and we are in this together, because together, we keep climbing!

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Thank you,

Jeff

Dr. Jeffrey S. Garrett

Lynchburg City Schools

Principal

E C Glass High School

2111 Memorial Ave.

Lynchburg, Va. 24501

434-515-5370

"Go Big Blue"

Thanks to the Academy Center of the arts Mrs. McDonald's AP and Advanced class has the privilege to work with artist Justin Rice every Wednesday to learn how to sculpt with clay. Last month the class had a one-day intensive at the Academy to learn different wheel and hand-building techniques to create ceramic pieces. In April the students will take their finished greenware pieces to the Adadmeny for a day intensive about Raku firing. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from a working artist and to experience professional workspaces for the visual arts.

Congratulations to the members of the Indoor Percussion and the Winterguard. Both Glass groups won their classes at the Atlantic Indoor Competition at Panther Creek HS in Raleigh NC.

Twenty-one highly talented singers from the ECG Chorus went on tour showcasing an eclectic mix of oldies and pop with area youngsters. As their name implies, the A’Cabellas and A’Cafellas perform in Acapella style, meaning they have no instrumental accompaniment – since their voices are their instruments, Acapella is considered one of the most difficult styles of singing. The Bellas and Fellas performed a melodic range of tunes for area school kids at Dearington Elementary, Dunbar Middle and Linkhorne Middle Schools. In addition to touching mesmerized audiences with the universal language of music with a soothing influence, the performances highlighted an unusually rewarding musical elective option for rising ECG students. Other performing ECG groups include the Concert Choir and the Chamber Singers. Chorus classes and programs are under the Direction of Dr Nancy Volk-Stalcup.

Criminal Justice 1 students have been working on Crime Scene Investigations this quarter. Over the past two weeks, students have learned about the evidentiary value of latent, patent, and plastic fingerprints. Using ink, they rolled known prints onto a tenprint card and dusted for unknown prints using both magnetic and latent fingerprint powders. Students then used their known tenprint cards to compare them to ridge details found on a lifted fingerprint. Students had to analyze the loops, arches, whorls, and minutiae details to correctly identify the source of the suspect print.

Application deadline is March 23. Three recommendations are required from an English teacher, math teacher and one other teacher.

Students must take the English and math VPT tests and place into English Composition (English 111) and Pre-calculus (Math 161/ pass all math units 1-9) as part of the application.

Application information can be found at this link, http://www.xlr8academy.com/application/

It is the student’s responsibility to check with teachers (for teacher recommendations) and school counselors to ensure that all application materials are received, on or preferably prior to the deadline. Request recommendations at least two weeks in advance of the deadline.

VPT Testing

Below is the link to the testing center, https://centralvirginia.edu/Student-Support/Library/Placement-Test

• Students must apply to CVCC as a dual enrollment student. Keep track of the ID number that is given once your application is complete. You will need this information when you take the placement tests, https://centralvirginia.edu/Admissions.

VPT Practice Testing Information

https://centralvirginia.edu/Admissions/College-Readiness/Placement-Test…

https://centralvirginia.edu/Admissions/College-Readiness/Placement-Test…

A few ECG Advanced Algebra II students attended "I Love Math Day @ R.S. Payne Elementary School on February 14, 2020.

At the March 3rd LCS school board meeting, E.C. Glass senior Laurel A. Logan was recognized as the recipient of this year’s LCS Excellence in Science Scholarship. This scholarship, originally founded by the family of Dr. Charles & Mary Jane Pryor, is now a $30,000 scholarship to a single top science or engineering LCS graduating senior each year for a total of 5 years. The scholarship is administered by the LCS Education Foundation and is sponsored by BWX Technologies, Inc., DTE Energy Foundation, Framatome, Mr. & Mrs. Lee & Sharon Ainslie, and Dr. & Mrs. David & Judy Frantz, and Dr. and Mrs. Charles & Mary Jane Pryor.

E.C. GLASS SAT & ACT EXAMS

Free Test Prep ONLINE: College Board offers personalized test prep with Khan Academy (Linked HERE)

TAKE THE S.A.T. ON SATURDAY

REGISTRATION FEES:

Cost: $49.50

*Fee waiver available if you receive free or reduced lunch*

Where do I register?

Online only at www.collegeboard.org

When is the SAT?

• March 14
• May 2
• June 6

LATE REGISTRATION FOR EXTRA FEE: $75

February 15 until full

TAKE THE A.C.T. ON SATURDAY

REGISTRATION FEES:

Cost: $52

*Fee waiver available if you receive free or reduced lunch*

Where do I register?

Online only at www.actstudent.org

When is the ACT?

• February 8
• April 4
• June 13
• July 18

SHOULD I TAKE THE OPTIONAL WRITING SECTION?

Many colleges do not require the writing section, though some recommend it. You can see which schools require or recommend this section for admissions HERE.

WHEN IS IT BEST TO TEST?

Students can test anytime, though many students start prep sessions during sophomore or junior year. The SAT covers math primarily from Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry.

SAT Testing

• March 4 (School Day Testing @ ECG)
• March 14
• May 2
  
• June 6

ACT Testing

• February 8
• April 4
• June 13
• July 18
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QUESTIONS? JUST ASK!

Contact Heidi VandeHoef at (434)661-8144 or

vandehoefhr@lcsedu.net

beaconofhopelynchburg.org

Ninth grade course selection and Program of Studies presentations are scheduled for March 2-6 in Social Studies classes. Course selections will begin the week of March 9; students will meet with their school counselor during their English class.

Below is the course selection schedule:

• Mr. Clark & Mrs. McCormick's classes: March 9-13
• Mr. Doremus & Ms. Gatz's classes: March 13-20

Families are encouraged to schedule a time to meet with their student and counselor to discuss their classes for the upcoming school year.

Moving Up Night for rising 9th graders & families

March 31, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 PM

***Come join us to learn about diploma options, course offerings and the opportunity to speak with teachers. DMS & LMS students’ course selections will be available.

There are SEVERAL scholarship opportunities available for seniors to apply. Deadline dates vary so students should be checking their LCS email; remember deadlines are quickly approaching!
Scholarship opportunities are advertised through various ways: emails to seniors and their parents, ECG News, morning announcements, Scholarship Google Classroom code:(4mh4lmy) and placed outside of Mrs. Farrow's office, located in the School Counseling Office. #FreeMoney

Zel Farrow

Scholarship Coordinator

E.C. Glass High School, School Counseling Dept.

2111 Memorial Avenue

Lynchburg Va 24501

(p) (434) 515 – 5370 Ex. 34027

(f) (434) 522 – 3746

Office Hours M-F, 7:30am-3:00pm

"At Night at the Carnival, this year's ECG Prom will be held on Saturday March 28th at the Academy Center of the Arts in downtown Lynchburg from 8pm-12am midnight. Tickets will go on sale Monday March 23rd - Thursday March 26th during all lunches. Students must be obligation free to purchase a ticket. If you or your student needs information on unpaid obligations please see Ms Rice in the main office. Tickets will be $35 per person. All juniors and seniors have received an email from Ms Wambold regarding information for prom and the guest form. There are also guest forms located in the main office. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms Davis, room E201 or davisec@lcsedu.net or Ms Wambold room W206 or wamboldsl@lcsedu.net. "

ALL OBLIGATIONS MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO PURCHASE A TICKET

TICKET SALES INFO

● Tickets may be purchased Monday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 26th in the cafeteria during all lunches (11:20am -12:40pm), by cash or check made out to EC Glass

● You may purchase only 2 tickets (one for yourself and one for a guest).

● Anyone who is having a ticket purchased must be obligation free ○ Ex Suzy is in 12th grade and would like to purchase a ticket for herself and her friend Sally who is in 9th grade. Both Suzy and Sally must have all obligations paid before a ticket can be purchased in their name. ● Guest forms are in the Main Office and on the next page. ALL guest forms must be turned in to the student’s administrator before FRIDAY, MARCH 20th at 3pm.

Guidelines for Attending Prom 2020

(8:00pm-12:00am at Academy Center of the Arts 600 MAIN STREET LYNCHBURG, VA 24504)

1. Students must provide picture ID along with the numbered ticket. You must have your ticket in order to be admitted to Prom.

● Example of picture ID: Driver’s License, State ID, School Student ID, YMCA Card, etc.

2. Students are expected to dance appropriately and not in a vulgar, provocative manner. All inappropriate dancing will be addressed by administrators.

3. Carnival activities will be going on during Prom. There will be seperate game locations within the Academy to play carnival games and win prizes.

4. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

5. Door prizes will be announced throughout the evening.

6. Prom Court will be announced around 11:15pm.

7. No alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vapes/electronic cigarettes will be allowed. 8. All school rules apply. 9. If you leave prom early, you WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RE-ENTER.

Sign up genius for prizes for prom

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094caea92a1-gift

ECG hosted Pulaski County Friday, February 28th in the 4D Regional Championship game. The Lady Hilltoppers fought hard to the end, losing 57-70 to finish as the regional runner up. The team has qualified for the VHSL State Tournament and will travel to NOVA this Friday.

Congratulations to ECG graduate Peter Seufer. He won the distance double (5000 meters and 3000 meters afternoon) at the ACC indoor track and field championships held at Notre Dame! Peter, we continue to be proud of your accomplishments.

The Indoor Track team had their Regional meet at Roanoke College. They brought 6-1st place, 4-2nd, and 6-3rd place wins for relays and individual events!

Senior, Jade Lane, placed 1st in the 55 Meter run, Long Jump, and Triple Jump, and was part of the 1st place 4x200 relay team. Sophomore, Qua’Tarius Foster, placed 1st in the Triple Jump. The Girls 4x800 relay team also placed 1st. The Girls team placed 3rd and and Boys places 4th overall.

The State meet is at Liberty University.

The Diversity Club used its time after school to show their support for the varsity girls basketball team! The Lady Hilltoppers are in the road this Friday in the state quarterfinals

The women's empowerment & leadership club is having a donation drive for Miriam's house! The first-period teacher with the most donations will win donuts and juice, a treat from us! We are looking for paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and tissues), dishwasher and laundry detergents, diapers, baby wipes, and trash bags. The supply drive will last from Monday, March 2nd until Friday, March 20th.

Hey parents! It's been a long four years and that journey through high school is coming to an end; to commemorate the experience you should consider buying a senior ad. The prices range from $100 - $300 depending on size and a senior ad is a great way to celebrate your students senior year along with helping to support the production of the yearbook with its 200 custom designed pages specific to your childs 2019-2020 school year experience! Please check out the following documents for more information on where to go to purchase the ad and contact the yearbook staff at ecgyearbook2020@gmail.com if you have any further questions.

Please check out the following documents for more information on where to go to purchase the ad and contact the yearbook staff at ecgyearbook2020@gmail.com if you have any further questions. Also, if you haven't purchased a yearbook yet you should consider doing so through My School Bucks because they're only 50 dollars until January 6th. Get yours before prices go up!

ECG Forensics advances from super region to states! Winners include:
Jeffrey Wooters - 1st Extemp
Helen Cohen - 1st Oratory
Meredith Landry - 2nd Storytelling
Dyllan Hutchison - 3rd Storytelling
Toby Hutchison - 3rd Humorous Interp
Delaney Taylor - 2nd Dramatic Interp
Pierson Blount & Claire Harvey - 1st Serious Duo

VHSL State Forensics is March 28th at Clover Hill High School in Midlothian,

Please consider supporting the Teachers and Staff at EC Glass by joining the Hospitality Committee.

If you are interested in joining the Hospitality Committee please contact either Denise Palys at dpalys@comcast.net or Jane Rennyson at .dpalys@comcast.net You will be included in all correspondence involving future events along with a link to the Sign Up Genius asking for donations. This is a great way for families to show their support and appreciation for faculty and staff at E.C. Glass.

If you have any questions or to serve as a representative with us on the PTO for the remainder of the year. Please reach out to us through the new PTO email: ECGPTO@gmail.com

Any parent who would like to receive ECG News, which is a daily electronic newsletter, should email Laura Wise at wiselw@lcsedu.net to get on the distribution list.

Just a reminder to our families: All parents and guardians picking up a student must be on the contact list and provide proper photo I.D. The policy does not have exceptions, it's a matter of safety and consistency.