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Dear ECP Parent/Guardian:
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer and share in our excitement for the new school year to begin. Below you will find important information for the 2019-2020 school year.
Summer Academy:
Summer Academy is a critical part of our program and only new students are expected to attend on August 15-16, 2019 from 8:00 -10:30 a.m. Summer Academy is dedicated to helping students learn how to be successful at ECP. During this time, students will get to know their new teachers and classmates, build relationships as they become a part of our community, and learn routines to help them be successful when they arrive on their first day.
Welcome from our Head of School:
Please see attached letter from Ms. Lukk.
School Calendar:
A copy of the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar is attached. Click Here. We ask that all families review the dates carefully and plan accordingly. The first day of school will be Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:30 a.m.
Uniform:
New students should wear a plain white t-shirt/ polo, navy blue uniform pants or skirts (knee-length), a belt, tennis shoes.
Scholars should not bring any supplies to Summer Academy. They may bring a clear bottle of water.
Uniform & Supplies Sales:
As a reminder, we will no longer sell school uniforms or school supplies in the main office. is the list of school supplies your child will need to have on the first day of school. We ask that you plan accordingly and use this supply list to purchase school supplies during the summer to ensure your child has all he/she needs for their first day back to school. If your family needs assistance getting these supplies do to financial reasons, please reach out to the office. It is vital that students are prepared for school as this will help maximize learning time! Additionally, our office will hold uniform sales during specific dates and times throughout the year. You will no longer be able to purchase uniform shirts, sweaters or cardigans from the main office. We will host the first uniform sale during Summer Academy – August 15 and August 16 10:00 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Parent Center. Our uniform vendor will be onsite during those two days and all orders and transactions will be handled by them.
NSLP applications:
NSLP meal applications will not be collected this school year and all meals will be provided to students free of charge. However, we will be collecting an alternate household income form for the purpose of allocating state funds to support student learning.
Arts & Enrichment Program Application:
Parents and guardians who wish to have their scholar attend the Arts & Enrichment Program After-School Program must complete an interest form via our online platform SchoolMint at www.endeavorcollegeprep.org/after-school-program. If a family needs assistance completing the application online, the family must schedule an appointment to come in to our office and complete it with selected office representatives, or to complete the application over the phone. You can contact Ms. Flores at (323) 397-9844 to schedule your appointment. Applications must be completed by the parent or guardian by July 30th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Since enrollment is limited, registration will be offered via lottery. Scholars who register after the program enrollment capacity is reached will be placed on a waiting list. Additional positions will then be offered as space becomes available.
Arrival/Dismissal Valet:
Did you know that our morning arrival valet is available to all students? The afternoon valet requires a pass that must be requested at our office. In order to qualify you must at least have a total of four students. If you meet the qualifications contact Mr. Gonzalez at (323) 816-0956. We just ask that families using the valet come down Boyle, turn on Short Street, and then enter the alley. Children should not be dropped off on Soto St. or Short St., since those are posted “no stopping” zones during arrival. Valet service closes at 7:50 a.m. at which point you will need to park and take your child to the back alley entrance.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our office at (323) 800-4125 with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We’ll see you soon!
Sincerely,
Danielle Lukk
Head of School
Dear ECP Families,
I hope you have enjoyed your summer break! I know I really enjoyed the time I’ve gotten to spend with my family!
I also spent a lot of time thinking about our ECP family and each time was filled with gratitude, love, and hope. As we go into the 2019-20 school year, I am excited about strengthening the relationships that build our community. These relationships will help us push each other to grow and reach our full potential.
I fell in love with Endeavor’s mission nearly 9 years ago when I joined as a 5th grade teacher because of the commitment ECP made to students and their futures. Our work over this summer has been focused on preparing to help every ECPista better fulfill that mission. I look forward to sharing with you our renewed commitment to high expectations through meaningful homework, rigorous instruction, purposeful small group supports, and strong cultural classrooms. We know that in order to do these things well, we need to build strong connections with each child and will be dedicating time to equip all staff to do so.
My goal is that your child feels connected to, motivated by, and challenged at Endeavor. It will take hard work, trust, and sacrifice from everyone—parents, families, ECP staff, and students. Thank you for the commitment you’ve made to your child’s education thus far by choosing Endeavor and for your continued support at home as we work to instill the PRIDE values (preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm) as we know these are vital to fulfilling our mission and preparing all students with the academic skills, character traits, and intellectual discipline to be leaders in our world.
I look forward to a wonderful 2019-20 school year where we will strengthen our community, push each other to grow, support each student, and progress towards our full potential!
Thank you,
Danielle Lukk
Head of School
Parent Recommendation: Scholars can practice sounding out words by rearranging letter cards and writing the word on their whiteboard.
Recomendación de los padres: Los alumnos pueden practicar el pronunciamiento de palabras mediante la reorganización de las tarjetas de letras y la escritura de la palabra en su pizarra.
Dear ECP Families,
As we enter the 2018-19 school year, I am very excited to announce that I will be joining the team as ECP’s Principal. I have been privileged to be a part of the ECP family since 2010 and am honored to be joining in this greater role.
When I started at ECP as a 5th grade science and reading teacher, I fell in love with the unique place that was Endeavor. I was attracted to the joyful rigor in the academics, the focused teaching of self-discipline, the passion shared to build lifelong readers, and the generosity and commitment of our families.
As I continued to grow as a middle school teacher with our oldest ECPistas, I got the chance to see how ECP’s collaboration with families, focus on our PRIDE values and continuously raising the bar for academics unlocked doors for our scholars as they got into high quality high schools and colleges. As I stepped into leadership roles at Endeavor, I was able to see the passion that our teachers bring to continuing to improve the work that we do every day with students to make them the most prepared for their future. Nothing brings me more pride than seeing ECP alumni return with younger siblings to tell me the amazing things they are up to.
I’ve seen our mission fulfilled with so many of our ECPistas and am committed to making this a reality for all of our families. It will take hard work, trust, and sacrifice from everyone—parents, families, ECP staff, and students. I trust that by choosing Endeavor for your child you are ready to do what it takes to fulfill our mission and prepare all students with the academic skills, character traits, and intellectual discipline to be leaders in our world. I know I am!
I look forward to a wonderful 2018-19 school year filled with collaboration, joy, and growth!
Thank you!
Danielle Lukk
Congratulations to our ECPistas who are the recipients of $1,000 scholarships! We are so proud of them and their accomplishments–Great things are ahead!
Don’t forget to share your ECP success stories with us!
We are so excited and eager to see all the wonderful ways in which our ECPistas will participate. Participation is not mandatory; however, it is a fun opportunity to show ECP spirit. Students who choose not to participate should wear the complete ECP uniform as usual. Themes for each day are as follows:
October 30 – November 3
Fall Spirit Week
Monday: PJ Day
Tuesday: Dress Like a Teacher or a Book Character
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday: LA Pride Day
Friday: Fancy Dress Friday
Endeavor’s Team and Family will be participating in this year’s Boyle Heights 5K and 1/2 mile Munchkin Run! For every person that Endeavor registers for the 5K, event sponsors will award us free student registrations for the 1/2 mile Munchkin Run (students ages 5-11)! All participants will receive a t-shirt and participation medal.
If you are a runner or know of friends who would like to register for this event, please share and have them sign-up by registering with the following information below:
1. Go to the link here: 2015 Boyle Heights 5K and 1/2 Mile Munchkin Run
2. Enter the following codes below to help sponsor our students in the Munchkin run! You will also receive a $5.00 discount!
On Sunday, March 1st, scholars at Endeavor College Prep participated in The L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Kiddie Run. They were joined by parents, siblings, and several staff members. The mission of the Firecracker Run is to promote and support a healthy lifestyle through fitness and social events. To learn more, visit www.firecracker10k.org.
