Energy Institute Newsletter: 8/26/22

Updates & Events

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Important Upcoming Dates & Deadlines

September 5 - Labor Day Holiday

September 6 - Schedule change deadline

September 6 - Ambassador Application Deadline

September 12 - JFK Fieldtrip

September 12- Houston Zoo Fieldtrip (Yearbook)

September 21 - Open House (5:30 PM)

September 28- Club Fair (during lunch)

September 30 - Last day of Cycle 1

August Calendar

September Calendar

Energy Goes to the Galapagos

Over the summer, a group of Energy students and staff members traveled to the Galapagos for a STEM adventure. The students swam with sharks, sea turtles, and sea lions on various islands throughout the Galapagos. They learned about Darwinism at the Charles Darwin Research Station and got to see it first hand by observing tortoises that adapted on different islands. The students got to meet many endemic species that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. They were also exposed to a culture that holds conservation as one of the most important things in order to protect their islands.

Before and after the islands, the students were able to spend some time on the mainland of Ecuador. In Quito the group performed science experiments on the equator and did some hiking. In Guayaquil students got a sky high tour of the town by cable car and hiked 444 steps up Cerro Santa Ana to the hilltop Fortin del Cerro.

It was a trip of a lifetime! Stay tuned to see where Energy goes next!

Pick-up/Drop-off Procedures

Thank you to all of the families who are following pick-up and drop-off procedures. The process has improved throughout the week as more families have followed the procedures. Our biggest reminder is please only pick-up and drop-off using the carpool lane - not on Southmore or Tierwester. Please move all of the way up without leaving gaps between cars.

Ambassador Application Now Open

Calling all Energy Student Leaders! We are looking for our next group of Energy Ambassadors. Applicants should be students who are ready to share their love of Energy with future Energy students and parents as well as industry leaders. Students will also be asked to volunteer at special events and serve on special panels. This is a great leadership and volunteer activity for students who are comfortable speaking to new faces about their projects and life at Energy.

Cohort News & More

First Week of Learning

Energy classes have hit the ground running. Ice has been broken and projects have been launched. This week we will highlight the junior cohorts!

Cohort 6

Cohort 6 kicked off the year with week long team building activities. Students found out their group members through a fun balloon activity and then worked in those groups on an Angry Bird tower project that had to withstand pennies being dropped on it. They established early goals and created a high five mural and made connections by finding common things amongst their peers. They also did a special Lego building activity today before their project entry event this afternoon. We can't wait to hear what their first project is!

Cohort 5

As Cohort 5 started Project 1, they were challenged to survive two escape rooms as a team in the morning. In the science classrooms, classes worked through various puzzles to find a code and prevent water contamination in their lab. In the humanity classrooms, classes worked through various puzzles to gather six items needed for survival as if they were in the year 1875 when moving from the east of the United States to the west. In the afternoon they heard from Professor Ron Bolen about his survival story after being lost for five days on Boundary Peak, the highest point in Nevada. Students were able to ask him questions about what he needed to survive. Students finally learned the driving question, project summary, and final deliverable of Project 1: Survival 101 where students will work in groups to create Survival Plans for a chosen site in one of four regions in the US.

Senior News and Information

Senior Dues

It is time to start thinking about senior dues. Senior dues cover graduation ceremony costs, a professional graduation photo on stage, the yearbook, a graduation cap and gown, the diploma cover, a senior class panoramic picture, senior t-shirt, senior breakfast, prom, senior picnic (or other fun selected activity), and more senior week activities.

For the lowest cost, pay during the Early Bird pricing! Seniors should see their dean if there are any economic concerns. Visit our website for more information.

Featured Staff Member

New Staff Highlight: Ms. Alexander

We are excited to welcome Ms. Alexander back to Energy. Ms. Alexander taught Biology here from 2014-2019 and has returned as our new Magnet Coordinator. She is so excited to share her love of STEM and Project Based Learning with our future Energy families.

Education: Bachelor of General Studies from Texas Tech and is currently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University earning her Masters in Education Leadership

Background: Ms. Alexander is originally from Lufkin, Texas. She started the Outdoor School (K-12) at Texas Tech University before coming to Energy Institute High School.

Hobbies: Needlepoint, making jams and jellies, gardening, taking care of her two foster dogs, chickens, and loving on her nephew and niece.

What I do at Energy: Ms. Alexander is the Magnet Coordinator and gets share all of the amazing things about Energy with families and the community.

Nominations!

Do you know a student that deserves recognition for being truly outstanding? Use the buttons on the right and start your nomination today!

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PTO News

Energy Welcomes A New PTO President

I'm happy to serve as your incoming PTO President. Two of my three kids are sophomores at EIHS and I love what the teachers and staff have accomplished at the Energy Institute High School. My hope is that the PTO can expand membership, engage with all our parents, and have a ton of fun in our first post-COVID full school year. We have a great slate of PTO volunteers that I am looking forward to working with. We do hope to do more in-person meetings and activities as we get back to normal.

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