February 7th	Ladies of Energy Speaker Series 11:30 - 12:30
February 8th	InvenTeam: Sierra Club Presentation including Seniors with Air Alliance  Houston, and Juniors with Photobioreactors
February 12th	NHS Blood Drive
February 15th	Cohort 3 Exhibition @  5:30 -7
February 16th	Genesys Works Application Closes
February 21st	Annual State of the Air Gala: A P Biology & Senior Project Showcase NHS Induction Ceremony
February 27th	Cohort 5 Exhibition
February 28th	InvenTeam: Community Open-House for Mid-Grant Technical Reivew

Summer 2018 Dual Credit Interest Survey

Energy is working with HCC to plan for summer dual credit course opportunities for our students. These courses would be offered at an HCC campus over the summer. In order to prepare for these possible summer course options, we encourage all students and/or parents to complete the following survey by Wednesday, January 31st! 

 

Please complete the survey:  https://tinyurl.com/eihsdualcredit

On Saturday, January 20th, Energy's UIL teams participated at the Milby UIL Invitational Competition. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is an organization created by the University of Texas that offers extracurricular, competitive events for scholars. Energy's students competed in many events such as Calculator Applications, Persuasive Speaking, and Literary Criticism. As expected, Energy's teams did exceptionally well: Jessie Ramirez, Julianna Wills, and Gabriel Mesa taking first place in Literary Criticism, Akaash Freibott winning second place in Informative Speaking, and Sammy Eldin in third place in Ready Writing. Additionally, last Saturday, January 27th, Energy's debaters attended the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) tournament at Heights High School. At the event, Ana Carreon and Max Hoffman secured the title of First Place Public Forum Team, and Jackson Nielson won First Place Congress Speaker. After the successes at both of these events, students and staff of Energy are proud to have hardworking and determined teams.

On Wednesday, January 24th, Energy's very own Boys' Soccer Team played their first game against the Houston Academy of International Studies (HAIS). In previous years, Energy's soccer clubs have been met with some interest but lacked a formal coach. This year, Algebra I and Geometry teacher Mr. Jaffery agreed to take over both the boys' and girls' soccer clubs. The Boys' Soccer Club began with 40 interested players and, after December tryouts, 21 members made the final team. Since then, the team has been training regularly after school for the playing season. Last Wednesday was the first time they played an official game as part of La Unidad Soccer League , and we are excited to announce that they won the game 2-0! Energy is proud of our soccer team's success, and we look forward to what they will be able to accomplish in the weeks to come. To stay up to date with the Soccer Team, check out upcoming games and current scores here.

Junior students, LeeAnna Villarreal and Reagan Dennis, recently started the Peer Support Club at Energy. The purpose of the club is to help students from all grade levels in searching for summer opportunities, learning more about the college admission process, preparing for SAT/ACT, and much more. The club is especially beneficial for students who are not involved in One Goal, EMERGE, or any other college preparatory programs, and are interested in learning more information about gaining acceptance into colleges. Additionally, the club will be collaborating with the National Honor Society, where members will serve as mentors by guiding students in their academics and college preparation. As the Peer Support Club wants to reach many students, it will be developing an online community for its members, which will provide resources about volunteering opportunities, building a college list, writing a personal statement, etc. If you're interested in joining or have any questions, please contact LeeAnna ([email protected]) or Reagan ([email protected]).

T he Woods Project will have its annual fundraising event, Walk for The Woods Project, on February 28 at the Ripley House Neighborhood Center. Registration starts at 8 AM and the Walk begins at 9 AM. The Walk for The Woods Project is a 5K walk around the historic East End. Participants can enjoy activities including a rock wall and live music and can meet past and current Woods Project members. This event helps fundraise the summer trip, a two-week expedition to a national park where students spend five days backpacking and exploring the beauty of nature. During the trip, students strengthen their environmental awareness, critical thinking, perseverance, collaboration, and independence skills. You can help our Energy students have a one-of-a-kind trip by attending the Walk for The Woods Project event! You can register here . If you have any questions, please contact Ms.Merino at [email protected] .

On Thursday, January 25th, the freshman from the AC/DC cohort welcomed Dr. Temple Northup from the University of Houston , where he is both the director of the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication and a professor for filmmaking and cinema courses. Dr. Northup is not only an educator, but he also has experience writing for the entertainment industry. He has studied how media can influence and affect an individual. With his background and knowledge, Dr. Northup taught Energy freshmen how to make an engaging documentary. During his lecture, he covered different filming techniques, such as sound, camera angles, and lighting. After, students were ready to make their own documentaries for their term project. Students have been tasked with creating their own mini-documentaries about energy production and the ecological threats that accompany it. Their driving question is, " How can individuals make a difference in global sustainability?" Students will research and learn about an assigned energy source, a related environmental issue, and an area in which that issue is present. With their research in mind, they must find a solution or improvement to their energy production to mitigate negative environmental impacts. In addition, they will understand the importance of nature and conservation through their reading of Seedfolks and A Walk in the Woods. Finally, students will also reflect on "Why does a school like Energy Institute matter?"

The ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) mentorship is a program where high school students can develop a better understanding of the world's infrastructure. From October through April, meetings are held every Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM. Over the course of seven weeks, mentors represent various industry occupations, ranging from structural engineering to landscape architecture, civil engineering, and even virtual reality. Along with these presentations, the program takes students to construction sites to see the construction process buildings transform from 2D and 3D live models. ACE facilitates activities that real companies use to practice or test certain designs, ideas, and structures. Moreover, the organization aims to build working relationships between students and industry professionals in order to further the students' engineering knowledge and to complete a hypothetical building plan. After these designs are complete, students present their project to a panel of judges for ranking at local and national levels. Over 1,000 students participate yearly from seventy-nine various schools with 160 professional mentors assisting teams in Houston alone. ACE is a collaborative and free after-school program that not only allows students to network with individuals, but to inspire guidance in college admissions, potential internships, or full-time employment. This program also offers over $242,500 in scholarships annually to seniors that have dedicated two years to the effort. To sign up for the program, login to your DiscoverU account to apply online or speak with Ms. Andrews for next year's application.

On Tuesday, January 23rd, Bo Fraga and Randy Czarlinsky, two representatives of the Mickey Leland Kibbutzim Internship Program, visited Energy. They offered juniors insight on their internship program, which provides students with an all-expense paid trip to Israel. The goal of this program is to immerse students in a completely different culture, thus permitting them to educate themselves on the unfamiliar social aspects and history of other countries. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that emphasizes the unique nature of Israel. Past participants of the program have engaged in remarkable activities, like floating in the dead sea and visiting famous holy sites. Overall, it is an extraordinary opportunity that allows students to become more cultured individuals that understand the world around them.

Our next PTO meeting will take place, Thursday, February 8th at 8:30am in the school cafeteria. We hope to see you there. If you are unable to attend and would like more information regarding the PTO please visit the Energy Institute PTO  website.

Travel Education Scholarship	Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund	Hamman Foundation Scholarship	Children of Warriors National Presidents
Deadline:  January 31, 2018 Amount: $1,000	Deadline:  February 16, 2018 Amount: $10,000+	Deadline:  February 17, 2018 Amount: $20,000	Deadline:  March 1, 2018 Amount: $5,000