December 14. 2018
Final Exams
Final Exams are next week so make sure you schedule your time wisely this weekend. Students should head to their first exam each morning at the 8:40am bell. Final exams will start promptly at 9:00am.  The Bellaire Library will be open next week from 7:45am- 4:00pm Monday through Wednesday and from 7:45am-11:30am Thursday. 
Study Strategies & Resources
Be sure and check the Bellaire website for additional study strategies and resources. You will find tips on time management, flash cards, memory techniques and much more. Click here to access the webpage. 
Joint Concert
The Bellaire HS Choir and Orchestra will take the stage together tonight. The concert will begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. There is not a charge for admission and everyone is invited to attend. #Cardinal Proud.
Bellaire Basketball
We have two basketball games tonight! Head over to Delmar to watch our boys take on Westside at 6:30 or make your way to Butler at 5:30 to watch the Bellaire girls take on Westbury.   #CardinalProud
DREAM Summit: 
HISD is welcoming all Dreamers, DACA recipients, visa holders, permanent residents, refugees, asylum grantees and their parents to attend this year's DREAM Summit on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Hattie Mae White (4400 West 18th  St., 77092) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Those attending will learn how to successfully complete their college applications, apply for financial aid, and how to make the most of their college experience. The event is free and transportation is available from some high schools. For more information on the event,  click here .
Football Academic All-State
Way to go Jacob Beinart and Sam Lodinger!  Both of these scholar athletes were selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All- State Team!
Congratulations to you and your families.  We're #CardinalProud of you!
Recognition of Leadership
Congratulations to senior Ashley Clarke! Ashley was recognized by Yale University for her performance at the Economic Summit held in New Haven, CT. #CardinalProud
Congress of Future Science & Technology Leaders
Congrats to sophomore Noel Mequanint! He was recognized by the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders for his achievements at their conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Noel was chosen to represent Bellaire and the the State of Texas at their 2018 conference.    #CardinalProud
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
In 2012, President Obama designated December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month to promote responsible decision-making and encourage young people to live free of drugs and alcohol.

December seems particularly suited to this because traffic fatalities that involve impaired drivers increase significantly during the holiday period.

In December, an average of 25 people a day die in alcohol-related crashes, and the highest percentage of impaired drives are ages 21 to 34. Read more here.
College Center Announcements 

SENIORS
 
Make sure Transcripts and SAT/ACT Scores have been successfully sent for all December and January deadlines. And check your College Portals for any missing items.
 
Please share you acceptances with the College Center. Seniors must turn in ALL Acceptances and Scholarships to the College Center. As you get Acceptances and Scholarships please turn in:
Scholarships to www.tinyurl.com/award2019 
The deadline for FAFSA/TASFA is January 15th. Please make sure you have all the proper documents in order to submit. Visit the College Center if you need help.
 
Juniors and Sophomores
 
The PSAT Scores are now live in your College Board Account. Make sure to check out those scores and start making a plan to improve them using Khan Academy.
 
Link your College Board Account with Khan Academy (through the HUB Digital Resources) to start practicing for the SAT. The winter break is a great time to do this!  
 
Deadline to sign up for February 9th ACT is January 11th. If you need a fee waiver please come to the College Center.
 
 
ALL GRADE LEVELS
Dream Summit is Saturday, December 15th
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center
4400 West 18th Street Houston, TX 77092
 
This is a day of college exploration for HISD students born outside of the United States.
 
If you need transportation, pickup a permission slip in the College Center.
 
Please utilize the winter break to visit colleges you are interested in attending.

Congrats Ms Christian
Stanford University wishes to recognize Ms. Natalie Christian for exceptional teaching! Former student Kevin Guo nominated Ms. Christian, citing her positivity, enthusiasm and expert knowledge of economics as her strengths in the classroom. We are #CardinalProud

Prices are about to go UP!
Order your yearbook this weekend before the price goes up next semester. Order online at   http://www.bellaireyearbook.com 
Textbooks
If you took a one semester course or have a textbook that you will not need next semester please return them to the Book Room before Winter Break!

Join the PTO
Please consider joining the Bellaire PTO.  The PTO's Commitment to Learn Campaign is about to launch.  Funds donated to the PTO go directly to support students and learning at Bellaire High School.  There is no doubt that family involvement at Bellaire makes us a stronger school.  Join the PTO online here!

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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