November 8, 2019
Mid Summer Night's Dream
Red Bird Productions presents A Midsummer Night's Dream November 14, 15, 16th in the auditorium. Tickets are $8 and $5 with a student ID and can be purchased in the Black Box or at the door.  The curtain will go up at 6:30pm each evening.
Mock ACT
To help you get an idea of what the ACT is like, there will be a free Mock ACT at Bellaire on Saturday, November 16th in the cafeteria at 8:00 am. Check-in begins at 7:30 am. You should bring your own calculator for the test. You must register here by Thursday, November 14th  for the Mock ACT. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Mulet in the library.




Band Car Wash
The Bellaire High School Band will be having a car wash fund raiser this coming Saturday.
The location will be in the CVS parking lot at Bissonet and Chimney Rock.
The address is:
   5430 Bissonnet St
   Bellaire, TX 77401
Bellaire Band members will be washing cars/trucks for a donation to support the Band School Activity Fund.

If your car has gotten wet or muddy recently, you need a good car wash. Come on down and support a great cause!
Food Drive For The Houston Food Bank
The Italian National Honor Society and Leo Club are joining forces this Fall to collect cans for the Houston Food Bank.

This is always a very successful food drive and every year the school collaborates in a friendly competition to win our final prize: Tasty Italian Tiramisù!

Just like in the past, the teacher who collects the most food will receive a dessert for her/his classes!

The INHS and Leo Club members are distributing the collection boxes right now.

The Food Drive will continue until December 12, 2019.

We are extremely #CardinalProud of our school showing its spirit by caring for others.
  Bellaire JROTC
Fundraising is vital for the success of our program. The funds will aid us in purchasing new uniforms, equipment and other pertinent expenses. Each participant has a monetary goal, please consider donating or sharing via social media so that they may reach it. Thank you so much for your support.

J uniors - College Center Meeting
11th grade students met with Mr. Lee to learn about the steps ahead in the college application process. The presentation can be viewed here. 

Senior Panoramic Picture
The Senior Panoramic Picture schedule for November 13, has been moved to Dec. 4th.  More information to come closer to the date. #ClassOf2020

  College Visits

Monday
University of Houston- Downtown
University of Incarnate Word

Tuesday
Southwestern University

Friday
Southern Methodist University

College Center Extended Hours this Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM. We would like to use this time to assist students with test sign up, advising meetings, essay help, and more. Walk-in are welcomed. To set up a one-on-one meeting, please contact the College Center via email.

The priority deadline for the University of Houston is Friday, November 15th. Please ensure that you have submitted all documents to receive the maximum financial aid possible. 
 
The last day to request a transcript for December 1st deadlines is Monday, October 11th. To request official transcripts, please visit the Bellaire website.
 
Don't forget the last day to register for the last ACT or SAT this semester is Friday, November 22nd. If you need a fee waiver or help applying, please visit the College Center during lunch. 
Mr. Upton's Class on the Move!
November 6, 2019 Coach Upton SLL Class embarked on a CBI to the Houston Zoo. Alexandra Buckley, an Alumni of Bellaire, accompanied the class as they matched up animals to their ecosystems for the days lesson at the zoo. The weather was perfect as Scholars learned the differences between the Animal Kingdoms and feeding habits.  GO CARDINALS!  



School Choice Applications
The New School Choice Magnet and Choice transfer Online Application became available for Parents and Guardians on September 27, 2019 at  https://hisdchoice.com/login  

P arents/Guardians are able to submit multiple Magnet and Choice transfer applications on the same computerized system this application process year. School Choice paper applications are available via our School Choice website or by visiting the school of their choice. 

For schools to inform parents and the school community of the School Choice application deadline dates and new changes, the Office of School Choice is requesting that schools announce on their school marquees that Phase I for HISD School Choice Applications will be from September 27, 2019 until December 6, 2019. The last day for HISD students to submit a School Choice Application will be February 28, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year.

If further assistance is needed, please contact the Office of School Choice- Student Transfers Department at 713-556-6734 or email us at  Studenttransfer@houstonisd.org
Keep an Eye on Bellaire's Website & Calendar
Additional events and information can be found on the homepage of our website.  Please check our calendar as events, performances and games are added and updated on a regular basis. 
It Takes A Village...
"Bellaire Share" is new this year. Please help us collect important information and get student and staff accomplishments out to our school community.  Share with us Bellaire HS activities and student achievements. You can upload your pictures of any event easily. Together we can accomplish a lot. You can submit information anytime on the homepage on the right side of the page or bookmark this link.
Join the PTO
Please consider joining the Bellaire PTO.  The PTO's Commitment to Learn Campaign is about to launch.  Funds donated to the PTO go directly to support students and learning at Bellaire High School.  There is no doubt that family involvement at Bellaire makes us a stronger school.  Join the PTO online here!







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