Upcoming This Week
MONDAY, 2/19 BLUE
Urban Harvest Garden Workday, POMS Gardens, 9:00 a.m.
UIL Rehearsal, Intermediate and Advanced Bands, 3:40-5:30 p.m.
Softball vs Lanier @POMS, 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, 2/20 GREEN
ADVO - Color Run Participation Competition Begins!
Softball vs Pilgrim MS @POMS, 4:30 p.m.
Baseball vs Meyerland @POMS, 4:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 2/21 BLUE MODIFIED
Benchmark Testing, Math, 6th, 7th & 8th - Modified Schedule Below
Girls' and Boys' Soccer @TH Rogers, 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, 2/22 GREEN MODIFIED
Benchmark Testing, Reading, 6th, 7th & 8th - Modified Schedule Below
UIL Rehearsal, Intermediate and Advanced Bands, 3:40-5:30 p.m.
Beginning Orchestra Festival, TH Rogers
Baseball vs St. Vincent @POMS, 4:15 p.m.
Softball @Meyerland, 4:30 p.m.
Distrivt V Trustee, Sue Deigaard, Townhall Meeting, Bellaire HS, 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, 2/23 CHARGER
8th Grade Camping Trip Leaves, 8:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, 2/24
Westside Track and Field Invitational
Girls' Lacrosse vs Woodlands, Aiden Bridge Sports Park, 9:00 a.m.
Dance Company and Crew/Hip Hop - Clear Springs HS Dance Competition
Nicotine Delivery Devices (Vaping)
Within the last couple of weeks we have had several students
caught with vaping devices in their possession. Possession of these devices is illegal for those under the age of 18, and is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. This is an increase in
what we have seen in the past, and they seem to be growing in popularity.
We have reached out to the individual families that this has impacted, and will
continue to be vigilant in ensuring our children are making safe choices.
What we have learned from students is that use of these vaping devices is more prevalent when children are outside of school, but they are often bringing them
to school to avoid discovery by their parents. Additionally, some students report classmates are finding times to use them on campus.
I would like to arm you
with information that can help you keep your children safe:
2.
Most of these devices charge with a lightning
cord or through the USB drive on a laptop. Some even look like thumb
drives.
3.
Encourage your child to speak up when friends
are making an unsafe choice.
4.
Provide adequate supervision when your child has
friends over, and make sure you are talking with parents before your child
visits a friend’s home.
5.
Some children are recording themselves using the
device and posting it on Instagram and sending images through SnapChat.
Following your child on their social media account, and occasionally
checking their phone may be a good way to encourage your child to make safe
choices online.
6.
Arm your child with information about the
incredible health effects on the adolescent brain, and arm them with strategies
for saying no. A recent NY Times article gives great advice for how to talk with your child. nyti.ms/2o6IUDw
7. Ensure they understand the Student Code of Conduct and know that possession of these devices on campus will result in suspension. Distribution of these devices on campus may result in referral to an alternative educational setting.
I also want you to know what steps we are taking:
1.
When students are discovered in possession of
the device we are tracking back to where they got the device to ensure the
supply line is cut off.
2.
We have learned of a retail store that may be selling to children without checking their ID. We have filed a complaint
with law enforcement.
3.
Students who are found in possession of a vaping
device or those who may be distributing vaping devices are in violation of the
Code of Conduct and are violating the law. Students will be suspended or may be referred to an alternative educational setting, and
may be subject to investigation by law enforcement.
4.
We will be reviewing the health risks and the
Code of Conduct in Advocacy on Tuesday.
5. Teachers are remaining vigilant to ensure these devices are not being used on campus.
District V, Trustee Sue Deigaard Hosts Townhall
Are you interested in learning more about the 2018-19 Budget Process and want to share your ideas? Join us Thursday, February 22nd at Bellaire High School, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Modified Benchmark Schedule
February 21 and 22, 2018
8:00
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First Bell
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8:07
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Tardy Bell
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8:15 – 11:15
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STAAR testing
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11:20 - 12:50
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5th/6th
Period and Lunch
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1st Lunch
11:20 – 11:50
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5th/6th
Period
11:20 – 11:50
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5th/6th
Period
11:20 – 12:20
(60 min)
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5th/6th
Period
11:50 – 12:50
(60 min)
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2nd Lunch
11:50 – 12:20
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5th/6th
Period
12:20 – 12:50
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3rd Lunch
12:20 – 12:50
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12:55 - 1:45
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1st/2nd
Period
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(50 min)
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1:50 – 2:40
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3rd/4th
Period
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(50 min)
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2:45 - 3:30
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7th/8th
Period
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(45 min)
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Pin Oak Color Run!
This week during Advocacy students will receive registration information for the Pin Oak Color Run! Advocacy groups with 85% participation or more are eligible for prizes!
8th Grade TShirts On Sale
8th grade class t-shirts will be on sale on
Wednesday, February 21st during all 3 lunch periods. The cost of the t-shirt is $20.
The Rice University School Mathematics Project
RUSMP 2018 Summer Camps and Programs for Students
Register at https://rusmp.rice.edu/register/students
Episcopal High School; 4650 Bissonnet Street; Bellaire, Texas 77401
Through the lens of computational thinking, students in these 10-day programs will explore mathematics using technology to develop inductive and visual reasoning. Hands-on activities integrating mathematics and computer science will provide an innovative approach to learning mathematics. Upon completion, students will be well equipped for success in their next mathematics course and beyond.
• June 18 – 29 (9 am – 11:30 am) for students entering 7th- or 8th- grade math in 2018-2019 ($550/student)
• June 18 – 29 (9 am – 11:30 am) for students entering Algebra I or Geometry in 2018-2019 ($550/student)
At the end of this 12-day program, students will be better equipped for the rigor of college-level mathematics and for success on A.P. Calculus and I.B. Mathematics exams. Proof, justification, and authentic problems will be explored using a variety of methods including graphing technology and other computing tools.
HISD Parent College Tour
Thursday, February 22, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
