Thanksgiving Break Reprieve
As we approach the Thanksgiving break, it is my sincere hope that each of us can find time to simply rest. And to support this effort, I have made the decision that there will be no new assignments given to students that are to be completed over the week we are away. The final few weeks before the calendar flips to 2022 are the next leg in this marathon, and we cannot make it to the finish line without taking care of ourselves and supporting each other.
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Let's Reach 10% Family Participation Rate!
BHS PTO supports BHS financially and through advocacy. The number one reason to join the PTO is to benefit your child. The simple act of joining the PTO provides instant financial support for our school. Make our school better, stay informed, and join the PTO http://www.bellairepto.org/join-the-pto-online.html
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Superintendent's Survey
All of our families are encouraged to participate in the Superintendent’s Parent Survey. Your responses will help Superintendent House understand parents’ experiences with the district so far. This will help inform the district’s planning to improve student learning across the district. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and your answer will be completely anonymous. Click here to complete the survey.
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Ms. Negri, Yearbook Sponsor
"Thank goodness for Andrea Negri,” Texas Association of Journalism Educators Executive Director Cindy Todd said in her nomination letter. “Andrea’s hard work provides countless opportunities for both students and advisers across the country. Here in Texas, she’s a special blessing.”
The yearbook adviser at Bellaire High School, Negri not only contributes her time and talent to her own students but also to students around the state, playing an ongoing role in lobbying for passage of New Voices in Texas and serving as the contest director for the TAJE and secretary of the Association of Texas Photography Instructors. Read more here.
Congrats Ms. Negri! We are #CardinalProud
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3rd Place in the Country - Evan
Earlier this month the National Scholastic Press Association named Evan Zhao’s COVID-19 spread in last spring’s Yearbook as a finalist for Design of the Year – Information Graphic.
This week we were notified that he placed third in the country for his design. #CardinalProud
And if you haven't ordered your yearbook for this year click here. You won't want to miss it!
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Accelerated Committee Meetings per HB4545 - 9th Grade Students
9th Grade students identified for Accelerated Learning for one or more of the reasons below received an invitation to meet to review student STAAR/BOY scores and discuss tutorial times and days. Invitations have been sent via email to students' HISD email addresses and to parent email addresses on file per HISD Connect.
Reasons a student might be on Bellaire High School's Accelerated Learning list:
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Student took the STAAR exam for all subject areas last school year but did not meet the “Approaches” score for one or more of those subject areas; 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Math, Algebra 1 or Biology
- Student did not take the STAAR exam, but took the Beginning of the Year (BOY) STAAR and did not meet the passing threshold; or
- Student did not take the STAAR exam for one or more subjects last year and did not take the BOY assessments this year.
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December STAAR Testing - Tutorials!
Students that did not pass an end of course STAAR exam in Algebra 1, Biology, English 1, English 2 or US History will retest in early December. We are holding tutorials for students in all of these classes. For information about before, after school and Saturday tutorials contact:
How to check your STAAR Scores:
2. Click on "Visit the Family Portal"
3. Click on "Look Up Unique Access Code"
4. Enter the following information:
- First Name
- Social Security Number (SSN) OR State Number (S-Number)
- Birthdate.
5. Click on "Go"
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The Next English STAAR Exam Review is Dec 4!
Bellaire English teachers will be holding Super Saturday Review Sessions for students testing in December. Sessions are open to students that need to retest or that did not take English 1 or English II in the Spring of 2021.
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Hoodies are Here!
Stop by the Belles Room on Main Street Friday during lunch to purchase a black and white hoodie. Hoodies are $35 and you can pay with cash or card.
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Crocodile Encounter to visit BHS AQS Classes
This is normally one of our stops in field trips. Since we couldn't do field trips, we scheduled them to come to us. They will bring live reptiles for students to see, touch & learn about. Presentations will occur each class period except 3rd & will reach approximately 300 students. It is always something the students enjoy on field trips.
The owner is a former science teacher who parlayed his love of science into a local zoo business that has many employees. He even had exhibits at local museums.
A portion of student lab fees paid for the event.
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The deadline for families to register extended to Dec. 19. Access to reliable internet is an essential part of a student’s educational journey. In another step to close the digital divide, the district is inviting households to apply for high-speed broadband internet through a partnership with the Texas Education Agency Connect Texas (TEACT) program. Click here for more information.
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Spring Break in Greece
We're headed back in time to the Acropolis, the Ancient Olympic stadium, and the Temple of Poseidon on our Spring Break adventure to Greece! The final deadline to sign up is Sunday, November 14.
Learn more about the trip here!
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Support BHS When You Shop Minted and AmazonSmile
We are partnering with Minted this holiday season! Make your holiday card & gift purchases count this year by shopping at Minted using our unique code FUNDRAISEBELLAIRE at checkout. You’ll get a 20% discount and Minted will donate 15% of every purchase made using our code back to BHS PTO at the end of the year. Spread the word and happy shopping! https://www.minted.com/
Register with AmazonSmile and every time you make an eligible purchase, Amazon will donate 0.5% to BHS PTO. All donations generated through AmazonSmile support the programs at BHS directly. Choose "Bellaire High School Parent Teacher Organization" as your charity and bookmark the link. Email the link to family, friends and neighbors and have them register too! Please remember to use AmazonSmile every time you shop!
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Shout-Out to Aidan Reichek
Aidan Reichek (class of 2022) has committed to play baseball at Centenary College of Louisiana. Congrats Aidan! We are #CardinalProud
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Shout Out to Margaret Schwierking
Senior, Margaret Schwierking, was one of ten recipients of the Young Women's Energy Scholarship in the amount of $10k. She is the first Bellaire recipient of the award in the six years that Mr. Lee has been working in the College Center.
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Class of 2022 Yard Signs and #CardinalProud Spirit Signs Available
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COVID-19 Notification Changes
We wanted to update you regarding the manner in which we will share notifications with families and the larger community. We will continue to follow the protocols shared in the Houston ISD Ready, Set, Go plan when a student is in close contact with a confirmed and/or presumed positive case. However, the district has shared that we should no longer share the general announcement with the entire school community, and instead only communicate with those directly impacted. The Houston ISD COVID-19 Dashboard remains updated on a regular basis and can be accessed at this link.
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Remind Messaging App
All parents and students are encouraged to join their BHS Class Remind Group. Remind is a communication tool that will deliver important communications through text message or email. You can download Remind for IOS here and Android here. Once you download the app, simply text the class code you belong to above to the number 81010.
Remind can also be accessed by clicking on the links below to join a group.
In addition to the class codes above, students will have the opportunity to receive communication and correspond with their teachers through the Remind App.
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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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BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
BHS PTO is seeking corporate sponsors to partner with us to meet the needs at our new campus. Your tax-deductible contribution will make a positive impact on the lives of Bellaire students, and in return your business will be recognized throughout the year. Learn more here.
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Thank you to the Bellaire PTO Corporate Sponsors for 2021-2022 |
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Bellaire High School | Phone: 713-295-3704 | 5100 Maple Street | www.Bellaire.org
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