Join the PTO and Support Bellaire High School!
Thank you to all the families who have joined the PTO and have supported the school through their generous contributions! This year we are aiming to reach at least 10% family participation. That’s is only 300 families of the 3,000+ students we have at Bellaire HS. If you haven’t joined the PTO, please don’t wait any longer, staff and teachers are counting on us to support and enhance all the students learning experience.
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#BeatLamar
Bellaire takes on Lamar at 1:00 pm at Delmar Stadium Saturday, Nov. 5th. Tickets can be purchased online here. #BeatLamar #CardinalProud #CamoTheme
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Thank You to the PTO
As a campus, we would like to reach out to our amazing PTO and thank them for their support during our homecoming events! The tailgate and dance would not have been possible without the time, effort, and financial resources from the PTO. Special thanks to Rachel Berger, Shannon Hoffer, Kent Cantrell, Judy Cheng, Heather Sasser, Amy Allen and all of our volunteers for leading the efforts for the weekend.
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Dracula
BHS Theatre's "Red Bird Productions" Advanced Production Class presents a new adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale. Dracula by Kate Hamill will run November 10-12 in the BHS Auditorium. The show starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at www.bhsauditorium.ludus.com ($10 general admission and $7 for students/staff/faculty)
Tickets can be purchased here.
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Dracula Blood Drive
BHS Interact Club and Red Bird Productions Present
Dracula Blood Drive
Monday, 7 October 2022 from 8:30am - 3:00pm
JROTC (Rm 1706-1707)
Pick up sign-up forms in JROTC or Black Box Theater
Requirements: at least 16yrs old w/parental consent, 120 lbs, and valid ID
Sign-up forms must be turned in by 4 Nov to JROTC or Black Box Theater.
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Senior Portraits - Last Chance
The deadline to take a senior portrait for the 2023 yearbook is Friday, Nov. 18. Seniors who have not scheduled a session received another email with information last week. Only studio appointments are left and must be made at cady.com/schedule.
Seniors that have not had a yearbook picture taken will have one last opportunity on campus to have their yearbook photo taken with no additional poses/backdrops Nov.1. If you are a senior that has not had your picture taken, please look for an email from Ms. Negri with your appointment time in it.
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PSAT/SAT Prep Classes
Want to improve test scores for the PSAT & SAT? Ms. Chopra and Mr. Wolf are holding FREE PSAT/SAT prep classes after school from 4:15 pm - 5:15pm. Ms. Chopra will hold classes for the Math part of the test on Wednesdays in room 1618. Mr. Wolf will hold classes for the English part of the test on Thursdays in room 3717. Contact Ms. Chopra, Mr. Wolf, or Ms. Mulet in office 2726 if you have any questions.
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NHS Student Tutors Ready and Waiting to Help
The National Honor Society has tutoring sessions available for any student at Bellaire. Please scan the QR code and sign up! If you need just a little help or a lot, we have student tutors who have been in your shoes and mastered the content and can help you. For questions about NHS tutoring, please reach out to Ms. Kuhleman.
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STAAR Tutorials
All students retesting in Algebra 1, Biology, English I or II, and US History should be attending a tutorial session during Cardinal Hour each week and a tutorial before or after school. All students received retesting notifications through content area teachers and via email. To sign up for a tutorial session before or after school, please see your English, Math, Social Studies or Science teacher. Questions about tutorials, please email Ms. Campbell.
A reminder to all students and families, December is the last time that students will have the opportunity to take and pass the STAAR 1.0 exams. Beginning in the spring of 2023 all students will be required to take and pass the STAAR 2.0 version of the exam.
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Saturday English 1 and English II
Wanted: All students that are retesting in English I and II! English teachers are hosting two fantastic Saturday sessions to review and help students be successful on the STAAR exams in December.
The State is changing the STAAR test in the Spring of 2023. December will be the last opportunity that students have to take the STAAR 1.0 version. Scan the QR code and sign up to attend today!
We will have snacks for all students that attend too!
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Library Update
This Wednesday, 11/3, the Bellaire HS library did a Satellite library on the 2nd floor of the academic wing. Ms. Carpenter's goal for this pop up library was to bring the books to the students- especially as we near closer to the move in date of the new library space.
On Wednesday Ms. Carpenter and Ms. Moreira (library clerk) brought up 4 carts worth of books to the academic wing, and used the furniture that was already there to set up this satellite library. Ms. carpenter pulled books from all Fiction Genres and some high interest non fiction like graphic novels, manga, Short Story collections, Biographies/memoirs, and general information/ paranormal books. This gave the students nearly triple the amount that we can normally hold on our Mobile Library cart. In this one day, we were able to check out 183 books, renew books, and received some overdue books back from students.
This was planned in collaboration with the English Department so that students could come down during their class time if possible. We tried to go for a Book Fair atmosphere but with no money involved. Each student who checked out books were greeted with a smile and a choice of stickers as well.
With only 15 days remaining until the official move in timeline of the library- the library will be slowing down on circulation and classroom visits as we begin to get organized for the move. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin the moving process.
Please email Ms. Carpenter if you have any concerns about access, kaitlyn.carpenter@houstonisd.org. We will be starting for the next 2 weeks on Make it Monday, a bookmark design contest for students bookmark creations to be the featured book marks when the library opens!
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November is Generation Texas Month, a statewide movement to ensure students have information and resources regarding postsecondary options such as college, career, and military. At this point seniors should have requested letters of recommendation and transcripts, taken the SAT or ACT, and started applications. Students should submit applications as soon as possible. Remember the sooner you apply to colleges and financial aid, the better. Don’t forget to read the weekly Friend-Lee Reminders for Bellaire College Center information, scholarship opportunities and important deadlines. The Bellaire College Center and Counselors have information for all postsecondary options.
The past two weeks Counselors have visited Freshman students during their World Geography classes to complete PGP’s (Personal Graduation Plans). Students were instructed to bring home the parent PGP information for completion in HISD Connect. Remember, the PGP is a state graduation requirement. If you did not complete the electronic PGP, please select the instructions below. Parent Instructions English click here Student Instructions English click here Parent Instructions Spanish click here Student Instructions Spanish click here
Gratitude is the Character trait of the month. For the month of November, lets show gratitude by saying thank you as much as possible. The benefits of gratitude include increased happiness, stronger self-control, and better physical and mental health.
Remember, the Bellaire Counseling team is here to support students with academic, social, or emotional issues. Students don’t need an appointment to visit with their counselor during Cardinal Hour. After the Thanksgiving break, the Counselor offices will be relocated to the new administrative and front office suite.
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Where You Should Be By The End of October:
- Researched all colleges you’re interested in
- Begin submitting college applications
- Submitted college app fee waivers to colleges
- Requested your transcripts through Naviance
- 30 days before your deadline, requested your letters of recommendation through Naviance
- Submitted your SAT / ACT scores to be sent to your colleges
- Applied for FAFSA / TASFA after submitting admission applications
- Applied for scholarships @ Cash4Cards: Scholarship List
Upcoming:
Monday, November 7th- The deadline to request Dec. 1 transcripts in Naviance
Wednesday, November 9h- Lunch N Learn: Portals & Beyond: What to Do After you Submit @ 1304
Friday, November 11th- Last day to sign up for the December ACT. Next ACT in February.
Monday, November 14th- Military Monday (All Branches will be on campus during lunch)
Tuesday, November 15th- Deadline for various universities (please check your individual college list)
Wednesday, November 16th- TSI Exam (RSVP HERE)
Thursday, November 17th- No Pie Til You Apply (Apply to 3 or more colleges by 11/15 for FREE pie)
Tuesday, November 22rd- Last day to sign up for the December SAT. Next SAT in March
Thursday, December 1st- Priority Deadline for various Texas universities (check your college deadlines)
Stay Connected with the BHS College Center
It is very important that all students check their HISD email regularly.
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Seniors - Pay Your Senior Dues Today and Save!
Seniors pay your Senior Dues today and save $15 dollars. Today is the deadline to get the Early, early bird pricing! One payment takes care of your prom ticket, cap and gown, senior t-shirt, Senior Luncheon ticket, and diploma cover! Pay today on SchoolPay and save!
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Support BHS When You Shop Minted and AmazonSmile
We are partnering with Minted this holiday season! Make your holiday card & gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted using our unique code FUNDRAISEBELLAIRE at checkout. You’ll get a 20% discount and Minted will donate 15% of every purchase made using our code back to BHS PTO at the end of the year. Spread the word and happy shopping! https://www.minted.com/
Register with AmazonSmile and every time you make an eligible purchase, Amazon will donate 0.5% to BHS PTO. All donations generated through AmazonSmile support the programs at BHS directly. Choose "Bellaire High School Parent Teacher Organization" as your charity and bookmark the link. Email the link to family, friends and neighbors and have them register too! Please remember to use AmazonSmile every time you shop!
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Remind Messaging App
All parents and students are encouraged to join their BHS Class Remind Group. Remind is a communication tool that will deliver important communications through text message or email. You can download Remind for IOS here and Android here. Once you download the app, simply text the class code you belong to above to the number 81010.
Remind can also be accessed by clicking on the links below to join a group.
In addition to the class codes above, students will have the opportunity to receive communication and correspond with their teachers through the Remind App.
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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.
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BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
BHS PTO is seeking corporate sponsors to partner with us to meet the needs at our new campus. Your tax-deductible contribution will make a positive impact on the lives of Bellaire students, and in return your business will be recognized throughout the year. Learn more here.
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Thank you to the Bellaire PTO Corporate Sponsors for 2022-2023 |
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Bellaire High School | Phone: 713-295-3704 | 5100 Maple Street | www.Bellaire.org
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