2020 - 2021 Academic School Year | Week #3: 09/19/2020 - 09/25/2020
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Monday is a school holiday for students. Campus will follow the Tuesday - Friday schedule, same as the first week of school. The deadline to select for in-person learning has been extended to Monday, September 28.
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October 11th - Last Day of Early Bird Senior Dues Pricing
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October 16th - Last day of virtual school for all
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October 19th - First day of Face-to-Face option
- View HISD's reopening plan HERE
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ASAP - seniors register for portraits with Lot Five Studios
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Parent Commitment Updates - Virtual v. Face-to-Face
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SELECT YOUR PREFERENCE BY MONDAY
The deadline has been extended to Monday, September 28, for families who have yet to select if they would like face-to-face instruction beginning October 19th, or if they would like to continue with virtual learning. Selections are found under the forms section of the parent portal in PowerSchool. If families have not completed the selection by the new due date above, students will be automatically placed into in-person learning.
As a campus, we are creating plans for various scenarios - our students' and faculty's safety is our number one focus. The amount of students who selected face-to-face instruction determines if students are able to return full time or if we will have a hybrid schedule. If you would like to change your selection after the window closes, you will have this ability after the next grading cycle.
If you have not created your parent account using the access codes that were mailed home and need the information, please contact Maria Rodriguez at mrodri21@houstonisd.org.
View more from HISD about the upcoming Selection Process HERE
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Next Week's Alternative Schedule
MARK YOUR CALENDERS
Students need to prepare to not to have a typical 5th period asynchronous class next week, due to the alternative four day schedule. Students will have their cohort time split with 5th period on Tuesday morning. So, first part of the day on Tuesday, students will meet with cohort for 45 min then meet with 5th period for 45 min.
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Energy Parent Meeting Wrap-Up
Thank you to everyone who was able to join our Back to School Plan Parent Meeting last night. Although we do not have all of the answers, we hope the information was helpful and you feel more confident in making the best decision for your children for October 19th. If you were unable to attend the meeting, you can review a recording of it at www.tinyurl.com/BacktoSchoolPlanRecorded. We appreciate all of the positive messages we have received and the great questions. We have put together a FAQ with all of the questions. You can find it at www.tinyurl.com/EnergyPlanFAQ. It is a google document so we will continue to update it as we receive more questions.
Just a reminder, Houston ISD announced an extended deadline to select face to face or virtual instruction. The new deadline is Monday, September 28th. You will make the selection by logging into PowerSchool Parent Connect and click forms on the left side. Then click on the Student Commitment form and pick either face to face or virtual instruction.
Also, if you were unable to attend Open House, the link for the meetings has been updated to have the recordings embedded. You can get to the main page at www.tinyurl.com/2020OpenHousePage.
Thank you for being on our team while we navigate through all of this new territory together. Email Noelle MacGregor at Noelle.MacGregor@houstonisd.org if you have any questions.
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Technology Service Request
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TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE
- Want to learn more about using the HUB? Click HERE!
- Want to learn more about using Microsoft Teams? Click HERE!
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Do You Need Internet Support?
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If you are struggling and would like assistance with internet, everyoneon.org can help you find offers, including:
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Comcast - free for the first 60 days and then $10/month.
- Call 855-846-8376
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AT&T - $11/month.
- Call 833-220-5211
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Senior Portraits - Reminder to Sign Up
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Your senior year is here! Lot Five Studios is proud to be the official graduation portrait photographer for EIHS Class of 2021! Seniors, get ready to be photographed in your cap and gown and show off your style in your favorite casual outfit.
Begins: Weekends starting September 12th - October 25th and will be approximately an hour long
Location: Lot Five Studios at Winter Street Studios
2102 Winter Street
Houston, TX 77007
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Senior dues are upon us! All seniors are required to make this one-time payment. If your child is on free and reduced lunch, a reduced fee is available upon request.
What is covered in senior dues?
- Graduation Ceremony & Professional Graduation Photo
- Yearbook
- Cap & Gown
- Diploma Cover
- Graduation Panoramic Picture
- Senior Picnic
- Senior T-Shirt
- Senior Breakfast
- Prom
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How Do I Pay?
Early Bird Payment (Now - October 11, 2020)
Cost: $200.00
Regular Payment (October 12, 2020 - January 10, 2021)
Cost: $225.00
Late Payment (January 11, 2021 - March 12, 2021)
Cost: $250.00
*Installment plans available upon request.
CASH, CREDIT OR MONEY ORDER ONLY! NO CHECKS ACCEPTED! SUBMIT PAYMENTS ONLINE AT USING LINKS ABOVE.
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If you have not already done so, your laptop forms must be submitted!
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Celebrations & Shout Outs!
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Shout Out: Ms. Samantha Eskalis!
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On September 18, Pre-Calc students were given and opportunity to hear a guest speaker: Mr. Will Hernandez, who spoke about the numerous careers in the art field. This was part of the students entry event for their project titled “Animation Fabrication”, where they will be using graphs of functions to create a character.
A huge shoutout to Ms. Eskalis for getting EIHS students excited about math and the many opportunities in the arts!
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15th - October 15th
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Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group in the US today, and the Spanish language is the second most spoken language in the world. We are excited to celebrate the many individuals and culture that has helped to make our country strong. As we continue this heritage month, students will learn more about the varying influences of Hispanic people, culture, art, music, language and community on the US and worldwide!
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Week 3 - Finding Our Rhythm
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As we wrapped up our third week of virtual learning, faculty, staff, and students learned to be resourceful and creative critical thinkers! Art students were asked to construct their own color wheel out of objects found at home. Beyond learning about the relationships between primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors, students learned to be enterprising in their endeavors and use what is available to solve problems and come up with creative solutions. Here are some of the color-tastic results!
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By: Antonio Ramirez (10th)
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Clubs & Extra Curricular Activities
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Back to school means more than hitting the books again; it is a time to hone skills and fuel passions. Get involved and join an EIHS school sponsored club. Participating in a extra-curricular activity is good for building resumes, relationships, ideas; all while promoting well-being.
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Compete in interscholastic academic competitions, learn subjects you love, and compete for scholarships!
UIL had their first meeting today but is still happy to have more students join!
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The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship has a variety of scholarship opportunities housed within it. There are state scholarships, career and technical scholarships, targeted scholarship, and national scholarships.
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Hello Energy Parents!
Volunteer committees are forming!
In order to volunteer please renew your VIPS registration by logging on to HoustonISD.org/VIPS to complete your tutorial and application.
If you have not done so, please join as a PTO member! Follow the URL linked in the mint-green image for more information.
All of our membership contributions and fundraising efforts are used to support Cohort Activities, the Maker Space and so much more!
Sarah Levit
EIHS PTO President 2020-21
Upcoming PTO Events
Please join us for one or more of our upcoming events. All PTO events will be virtual. Links will be posted on www.EnergyInstitutePTO.org
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¡Hola, padres de energía!
¡Se están formando comités de voluntarios!
Recaudación de fondos, alcance bilingüe y agradecimiento a los maestros, por nombrar algunos.
HISD les pide a todos los voluntarios que renueven su registro VIPS ingresando a HoustonISD.org/VIPS para completar su tutorial y solicitud.
Si no lo ha hecho, ¡únase como miembro del PTO! Siga la URL vinculada en la imagen verde menta para obtener más información.
¡Todas las contribuciones de nuestros miembros y los esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos se utilizan para apoyar las Actividades de Cohort, el Maker Space y mucho más!
Sarah Levit
EIHS PTO President 2020-21
Upcoming PTO Events
Please join us for one or more of our upcoming events. All PTO events will be virtual. Links will be posted on www.EnergyInstitutePTO.org
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Alumni Call Out - We Want to Hear From You!
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Are you an alumni that wants to share what is happening in your life? Inspire others and let us know how you're doing!
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Energy is a proud recipient of the 2016 National Merit Awards
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Energy is a public school in the Houston Independent School District
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Energy is an active participant with the district's "HUB" initiative
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A special thanks to our sponsors:
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