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TRAVIS MANION VOLUNTEERING
Sign up for our week of Service April 24-28!
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THIS WEEK @ ENERGY
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Monday
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Earth Week |
Tuesday
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Guest Speaker for Robotics 1 students at 11am in SML.
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Wednesday
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ACT Test for 11th Grade Students
Senior Graduation Announcements will be available for pick up during both A and B lunches
PTO fundraiser Chick-Fil-A Lunch
Senior Engineering Design Showcase 5pm
Senior Awards Night
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Thursday
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9th Grade Guest Speaker
RSVP: Final PTO Meeting at 7 pm
FIRST Robotics World Championships at George R. Brown Convention Center |
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Friday
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GSA Meeting
Prom Night
FIRST Robotics World Championships at George R. Brown Convention Center
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Saturday
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STAAR Tutorials
FIRST Robotics World Championships at George R. Brown Convention Center
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April 23 - 29th
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May 1 - 5th
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Teachers' Appreciation Week
STAAR Biology, US History, Algebra I
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May 1 - 19th
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AP Testing
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Last Day of School
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Senior Graduation |
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PTO will begin selling Chick-fil-A sandwiches and chips during lunch on Wednesdays for $5. They will go fast, make sure you stop by the table set up outside the dean's offices. For more information on PTO, volunteer opportunities, and ways you can support Energy please visit their website by clicking the icon above.
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TUNE IN WEDNESDAY MORNING!
KRPC Channel 2 News was on campus this morning filming a very special scholarship announcement. Be sure to tune in Wednesday morning at 6am to learn all about the Energy student selected as a recipient for this incredible scholarship.
Thank you to KPRC Channel 2 for recognizing the hard work of our students.
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National Association for College Admission Counceling:
NACAC College Fair
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This past Thursday, Energy juniors participated in the NACAC College Fair with 250 local, national, and international colleges present. This free and open to the public event allows students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions.
For Energy's class of 2018, this was a valuable opportunity to begin thinking about the many different types of schools and start to develop college lists that include safety, target, and reach schools. The admissions representatives present at this event were very helpful in answering the plethora of different questions future college students have.
ENERGY, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Next week is the annual Travis Manion's National Week of Service. This past fall, the
Energy community had a phenomenal turn out of volunteers. This semester, we want to match - or
exceed - our previous success. However, in order to do this, we need your help!
Our campus is in need of a number of items in order to navigate next week's operations. Please take a look at the list and see how you can contribute to the National Week of Service.
Remember we are doing a Cohort Cup for most items collected - 1 point per item. We will also take cash donations - 1 point per dollar. Plastic and recycled bottles - 5 bottles per point. If you get an expensive item, (table legs, bird bath, paint, wood) you will get 5 points per item.
FYI: We have 110 volunteers so far, but very few donations. We really need your support. Parents, you are also encouraged to join us and help volunteer next week!
The Walk For The Woods Project
Remember to sign up for
The Walk For The Woods Project, the Woods Project's biggest fundraiser of the year, it promises to be a great morning of community, history, and fun! This 5K walk will take you on a journey through Houston's historic East End, where many of The Woods Project's students live and play. Cross the finish line and enjoy live music, food trucks, and other activities for the whole family. Happening April 29, 2017, stay tuned for more details! Remember in order to go on the summer trip you need to sign up for the walk.
To sign up talk to Mr. Young or Michael Osueke.
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
This week's teacher spotlight goes to the amazing Ms. Merino. She teaches Environmental Sustainability and AP Environmental Science. Ms. Merino has a bachelor's of Fine Arts in Earth and Planetary Science and a master's degree in Earth and Planetary Science. She received her education from Washington University undergrad and went to graduate school at Northwestern University. This is her first year teaching and Energy is very lucky to have her join our community! Ms. Merino teaches engineering because she loves the practical application and hands on aspect of it. She chose to work at Energy because it was a natural fit with her chosen profession. Before she became a teacher, she worked for a non-profit that focused on energy, earthquakes and seismology. She also came to Energy because she likes the PBL process, "I think it's authentic and people learn better when they're doing projects; that's how I learn best." Her favorite thing about Energy is the students, "I think the students are really awesome." Ms. Merino became a teacher because with every job she has had, she found the most rewarding part to be when she receives emails, thanking her for her help. "I just found that those kind of interactions were what made me feel the most needed and wanted". Also, her love of science and engineering led her to become a teacher. One thing that makes her teaching style unique is that she likes to meet with the groups and talk about the problems they're having in order to help them progress in their project. Ms. Merino's hobbies and interest include learning about rocks, running, and cooking. Things she wants students to know about her is that she has a corgi named Pepper who she loves very much. It's her first year as a teacher and she's already doing an outstanding job. Thank you Ms. Merino, for all that you do.
Words of Wisdom:
Don't procrastinate, even though we all do it, try not to and be on time. It's really i
mportant, especially in a classroom.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
By Yvette Alvarron
This week's Student Spotlight goes to the amazing Trisha Litong, Thor Preimesberger and Diana Prieto! The trio competed in the ExploraVision competition that included project proposal submissions from students across the United States. The competition asked students to develop or consider technologies that will be a part of our future. Trisha, Diana, and Thor won Toshiba's Regional competition! "We entered through Mrs. Mein, our AP Biology teacher, who made the competition a component of our project," Trisha says. The group expanded on the Texas Heart Institute internship senior student Diana Prieto has participated in since last summer. Her insight directly contributed to the development of the project idea and the team expanded from some of those ideas. They learned about the extracellular matrix that is specifically for the heart, "...which we can make up out of growth factors, stem cells, proteins, and sugars," they said. They have also learned more about 3D printers which is really useful for future engineering projects or any other future project. "I did not know much about biomedical engineering or biotechnology and being a part of this contest, being able to research in this kind of field strongly impacted my growing interest for the field," says Trisha. "I learned how to create a website from code, which is also helpful to know," Thor says. Over the past four years Diana has sought out experiences that would combine engineering with her interest in medicine. This project is a perfect example of the type of work that can be done when students aren't given any limits. "Our advice for underclassmen would be to invent or innovate something that they're really passionate about, and don't be lazy about it--just go for it!" Last week Toshiba representatives and the doctors leading this type of research at the Texas Heart Institute visited campus to announce Trisha, Diana, and Thor as Regional finalists and to present them with their awards. Pictures from the visit will be part of the Toshiba ExploraVision announcement on billboards in Time Square! Good luck at the national competition!
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STUDENT ANECDOTE
by Chance Bednorz
The beginning of your Senior year is when everyone starts applying for schools. It is a stressful process, waiting on college responses and praying that you get into your dream school. I personally have a fair amount of experience applying to colleges, and I wanted to share some advice on applying to the right school.
Safety Schools
What exactly is a safety school, you ask? Basically, it's a school that you are at least 90% sure that you will get accepted to. How can you identify a safety school? If you go online, you can find all of the requirements for colleges all across the nation. You want to make sure that you can exceed these requirements so you have a higher chance of acceptance. While you're at it, look at the acceptance rate of the school. The higher that number is, the better the safety school. State schools are always a good option, as are schools that you always find in your email inbox. These "email schools" as I call them show a lot of interest in you as a student, so they definitely want you to apply their college or university, which means a better chance of acceptance.
Dream Schools
Most people have a particular school that they have always wanted to go to but don't necessarily have what it takes to beat out the competition to get admitted. This is a dream school, also known as a reach school. For what seems like the majority of seniors, reach schools fall into the Ivy League category.
I think Ivy Leagues are completely overrated and are glorified colleges that show off their "elite" students because of their rigorous admittance process. To get into said colleges takes a lot, true, but to assume that the college is a factory responsible for creating the brightest students of our generation is a bit of a stretch for me. They admit already great students that would excel at any college and have the skills and work ethic required of a high achieving student. Since they take the best students from around the world, mostly America, it's no wonder that their students move on to do great things. But hey, if an Ivy League is what you want, who am I to stop you?
Somewhere in the MiddleThe college spectrum is not black and white. By this I mean a college isn't either a reach school or a safety school. There are 1000's of colleges in the United States alone, each with their own requirements. Some schools might be a little out of your reach, but not so much so that it qualifies as a reach school. Carefully evaluate school requirements, compare them to what you have to offer and think about whether or not you really want to apply. You never know what will happen, so sometimes taking a chance pays off.
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By Reagan Dennis
Shout-out to the students who signed up for the Travis Manion week of service. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
High-five to Leeanna Villareal for always helping others out and being an amazing, and outstanding student. Keep up the good work!
Shoutout to Ms. Moran for patiently guiding students through the AP sign up process and leading us through testing season.
High-five to Mr. Tate for sponsoring and fully supporting clubs here at Energy. Thank you so much for all you do!
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Deadline: April 20, 2017
April 20, 2017
Eligibility:
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT PLEASE REVIEW THE CHECKLIST
Date of diagnosis documentation with professional signature attached to application; Documentation of acceptance to university/college/trade school is provided; Documentation of relative living in the household provided;Typed Scholarship story provided.
This summer, city departments are opening their doors to provide opportunities for you to earn while you learn about what it takes to serve the residents of the nation's 4th largest city. Most
positions are for 32 hours per week, at $8.00 per hour. Opportunities will be available in a variety of City departments, and include: Health and Human Services, Houston Police
Department , Library Operations and Support, Houston Fire Department, Office Clerical, Public Works Engineering, Information Technology, and many more!
Start Date: June 12 - August 3, 2017
Eligible Grade Levels: ALL SECONDARY GRADE LEVELS (Must be 16 years old)
The Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) is a four-day, overnight, college empowerment conference for Latino high school juniors. It is designed to give young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and set a course for academic and career success. Attendees will enhance their leadership abilities and expand their professional networks by participating in college and career workshops, live on a college campus, and interact with college students and professionals who serve as their mentors.
Who is Eligible: High school senior in the fall of 2017-2018 academic year
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent based on your school scale
Identify as being of Hispanic Heritage
United States Naval Academy
Summer STEM Program
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work - even better! Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. Our summer program will be a great start to your career in science and engineering.
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It is not too late to enroll in the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) summer offerings for students although there are limited openings in many of them.
* RUSMP is offering two new and exciting three-week enrichment mathematics programs at Episcopal High School:
(1) For students entering 8th-grade in the fall of 2017:
Through the lens of computational thinking, students 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.
(2) For students who have completed pre-calculus:
At the end of this 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.
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ENERGY IS THE PROUD RECIPIENTS OF THE
2016 NATIONAL MERIT AWARDS |
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