PreAP students in Mrs. Alexander's Biology class used argument through inquiry to introduce meiosis. Students were given the question "How does the process of meiosis reduce the number of chromosomes in reproductive cells?" Students then used pop bead models to defend their theory to other groups. 

Read below for more information on Ms Alexander and a new initiative she is working on for Energy.

Our Student of the Week is eleventh grader, David Livingstone.  David was nominated by Ms. MacGregor for his passion in developing alternative energy concepts.  David chose to come to Energy because he knew he could really develop his interest in alternative energy.  Even though he knew he was choosing a different path than his friends, he knows it has paid off because he has been able to grow and develop himself as an individual.  David says his favorite classes have been his engineering classes, especially when they focus on alternative energy.  "I am really interested in third world countries and developing concepts that will help them create a sustainable energy infrastructure.  I want to pursue engineering in college and eventually be an entrepreneur.  I currently am developing my own website to share non fuel emission energy concepts."  Energy is excited to showcase Daivd this week, as he truly is developing his his own unique passions and talents here!  

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To purchase your MANDATORY uniform shirt, please visit the PTO website listed above.  You can select your color, size, and complete your payment online and can pick them up from the PTO room on campus.  Energy polo shirts must be worn on all field trips and events that take place off-campus.  

Mrs. Finberg and Mrs. Alexander recently attended a National Wildlife Federation workshop in December about Eco-Schools. The goal of the Eco-Schools program is to make environmental awareness and action an intrinsic part of the culture of a school, creating Eco-Action teams that include students, teachers, administrators, non-teaching staff, parents and the community. Energy is now an official Eco-School and has been awarded a grant to pay for materials for the next Eagles cohort Spring project and AP Environmental Science project. Students will complete audits for school grounds, energy, consumption & waste for our current campus and biodiversity for our new campus. For more info visit the following link ECO-Schools. We are looking forward to adding more classes to participate in this awesome program.

The Energy Converters Club will be sponsoring a Jean Drive through February 29th.  Please bring in your gently used jeans for young people in shelters within our local area.  You can drop your jean donation off in the main office.  For more information, please visit  TeensforJeans.