Online Learning for all HISD students will continue until further notice. Make sure that your child checks his/her email and our new website (below)
for information about upcoming assignments!
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Important Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
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Weekly - Make sure all class assignments are submitted on time. For more information, click "View Our Website" to the right and look up your teachers for details.
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- Follow all National, State and City recommendations, including:
- Wash your hands regularly for 20 sec
- Cover your nose/mouth with disposable tissue or your flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
- Self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean
- Practice social distancing
- Use online methods of communicating with others and helping your community
- To learn more about how to disinfect against COVID-19, click HERE
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We hope this call-out finds you healthy and that the first week of home learning has been successful for our families. Overall teachers are reporting that the majority of our students are engaged and doing well. We are so proud of our teachers and students. We know this is situation is stressful for many so we are glad it’s going so well.
We want to remind everyone about the Energy Home Learning Website. This is a great resource for our families. You can find it at
http://www.tinyurl.com/EnergyHomeLearning. Over the course of the nine weeks, students should expect 12-14 assignments to submit per class. Don’t forget parents can log-in to Parent Student Connect to view student grade and if they are submitting their assignments. Please make sure you update your email address in Parent Student Connect if it’s outdated since some teachers send progress reports from there and the school does not have access to update those records. Also, the 3
rd 9 Weeks Report Cards are being mailed from HISD, so watch your mail for that. Those grades are also viewable on Parent Student Connect.
We want to make sure we are supporting our families’ needs. Since technology is so important for home learning, please let us know if your child is having any issues with their technology. Email the details to Ms. Ramirez at
cramir18@houstonisd.org. Include your child’s name and what the issue is. We also want to let our families know that Houston ISD has relaunched their food distribution sites. If food is a concern for your family and you did not indicate it on the wellness survey, please reach out to your child’s dean so we can investigate other resources to support you.
Please remember we consider you all family. We are all in this together. Please reach out to your child’s dean if we can help in any way.
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Energy is incredibly proud or one of our sophomores, Alex Decker.
Ms. Baird wanted to give a huge shoutout to Alex! Over the break, Alex got his own 3D printer. Since the shortage of medical supplies broke news, Alex has taken it upon himself to start printing the face shield bands to donate.
Energy is thrilled to see this kind of community support! Way to go, Alex!
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ConocoPhillips partners with the Houston Astros to recognize Houston-area math teachers who go above and beyond to help their students excel. Each month during the baseball season, the ConocoPhillips Math Teacher of the Month program recognizes a teacher who is hitting home runs in the classroom.
This month our very own Amy White was selected as Math Teacher of the Month! Congratulations, Ms. White!
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Ms. Martinez also wanted to share some exciting news during these strange times. Donorschoose.org is currently offering a digital learning home support donation which she applied for and received! Her intent is to be able to send students who are in need, small art care packages. Her hope is that this will make students feel closer to her class at Energy, while also serving as a reminder that we encourage and support their creativity anywhere! Ms. Martinez is confident that, with this support, students will see the silver lining and continue to make the best of their situations.
Please note that Ms. Martinez’s students will receive a survey link via the HUB and EIHS digital learning website.
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Team Energy - next week we ask that you consider participating in HISD's Virtual Spirit Week! For each of the events below, post on your social media and include
#HISDSpiritWeek
. If you'd like to be featured in next week's newsletter, email your submission to jillian.estrella@houstonisd.org
Monday
:
Move-It Monday
- It’s important to keep moving while staying home. It could be dancing, yoga, walking or running or participating in a virtual fitness class. What’s your P.E. routine? Share a photo or short video of your activity.
Tuesday
:
Career Day
- Think about your future and picture yourself in your dream job. Do you want to be an astronaut, a doctor, a teacher or a scientist? Dress up and share a photo of yourself dressed for your career of choice.
Wednesday
:
Whatcha Reading Wednesday
- What’s on your current reading list? Share a photo of your book or a video of yourself reciting a favorite passage.
Thursday
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College Colors Day
- No matter your age, it’s important to start thinking about college. It could be a college that your brother, sister, parent or teacher attended – or a college you’ve already been accepted to attend! Dress in the colors of that school or wear a college T-shirt and share your photo.
Friday
:
Fire Arts Friday
- This is your day to be creative! Draw or paint a picture, sing a song, play an instrument, or read a poem. Share with your fellow students how you are expressing your creativity at home with a photo or short video.
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Special Fundraiser: Energy Food Fund
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The Energy Institute PTO is collecting donations to create an Energy Food Fund to help support families who have been affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic. If you are interested and your family is in a position to be able to assist, please use the links below to make a monetary donation. The money will be used to purchase grocery gift cards and allocated by Energy administration to families in need.
For PTO website:
For Venmo:
For PayPal.Me:
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Student of the Week - Robert Day
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Robert was nominated for student of the week by his one of his teachers. Throughout these challenging events, Robert has put his academics first, going above-and-beyond to purchase educational books and even teach himself.
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I have grown up in Houston for almost my entire life. I enjoy doing hobbies like reading, camping, and watching movies. I love Energy because of the Teachers and clubs. Energy provides a foundation for its students to work together and find their interests when they embark into the world. Every student is given their own voice whether it's through starting clubs, quenching their curiosity, or working together on real-world topics. I am looking to the future of my time at Energy with excitement and wondering what's in store next year!"
- Robert Day
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Staff of the Week - Mr. Newman
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Mr. Newman was selected for his optimism during these difficult times and his ability to motivate students to do math at home!
Background
: Born and raised in Houston, I spent 4 years away for college then returned for a career teaching and coaching baseball. The 9 years I’ve spent working in high schools has included teaching math, geography, finance, and philosophy. My wife, Kaileigh, and I are parents to Collette. She turns 1 year old on April 10
th
(today!)
Education
: A National Merit Scholar from Cy-Fair High School, I attended Texas A&M University where I earned a degree in Sports Business and Law.
Hobbies
: I enjoy cooking, playing softball & golf, and eating my way through new cities on trips with my family.
Why I Love Energy
: The world needs bookworms, musicians, athletes, debaters, tinkerers, gamers, and artists. Our school is a place where all of those and more can find a home. I love that Energy welcomes, challenges, supports, and encourages every kind of kid to achieve and contribute.
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Do you know a student or faculty member that deserves recognition for being truly outstanding? Each week nominations will be reviewed and selected for. Nominations open from the time this newsletter is published (Friday!) until Tuesday at 11:59pm each week. All late submissions will roll into the nominations for the next week. Use the buttons on the right and start your nomination today!
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Ms. Martinez wants to give a shoutout to her art students and the wonderful artwork they are creating from home. Check out a few of the pieces from Baltazar Juarez, Caleb Ayers, Nadia Gonzalez, Ciera Fontenot, and Amie Hamilton. Keep up the hard work, everyone!
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The time is right to start thinking about how you will spend your summer! Read below for more information on summer programs accepting applications now. You can also view more opportunities on the Energy Institute website.
Click here.
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We will post new opportunities as soon as there are updates on the COVID-19 situation and when we are able to resume normal activities. For opportunities that are several months away and still likely to occur, we will begin posting as soon as we hear more!
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Greetings EIHS Family,
I hope this letter finds everyone safe, physically healthy, and emotionally well! Happy Easter and Happy Passover wishes to all in our EIHS Family who celebrate!
We’ve now completed our second week of online schooling at EIHS. I hope the process has been a smooth one and that it’s becoming part of your new “normal” routine. If your child hasn’t been able to log on, please contact your child’s teachers or Dean for help. Remember to check out the Energy Home Learning Page (you can find it
HERE
) for school news and updates, as well as teacher and admin contact info. For COVID Resources from the CDC and HISD, click
HERE
.
Given the current situation for the foreseeable future, all of our PTO in-person activities and fundraising activities have been placed on hold for the time being. As we move forward during this time, the PTO is continuing to support our EIHS Family by providing links to helpful resources, reminding our community about the Amazon Smile Program (which provides a portion of sales to PTO for the EIHS community), creating a PTO Food Donation Fund to help families pay for groceries, and providing information regarding other food assistance options.
Helpful resources available by phone or text
If you need help in coping with the mental or emotional effects of developments related to the coronavirus pandemic, consider contacting the Disaster Distress Helpline (1800-985-5990 or text “
TalkWithUs
” to
66746).
The Helpline is a free, multilingual, confidential service, and is available 24/7, 365-days a year. Callers/texters will be connected with a trained crisis counselor who can assist callers who have a range of symptoms. For more information on the Helpline, click
HERE
. The Helpline is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which is a department within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Amazon Smile Program
For those of you who are doing your shopping on Amazon.com, please remember that you can use the Amazon Smile program when you place your order and 0.5% of your total purchase price will be donated to EIHS PTO at no additional cost to you. In order for the PTO to receive this donation, you must access Amazon Smile directly (
https://smile.amazon.com/
) and then continue with your shopping as usual. If you do not have EIHS PTO listed as your charitable organization, use the Amazon Smile link, go to “your account”, select the option to “change your charity”, and choose “Energy Institute High School PTO”, and then begin your shopping.
EIHS Food Donation Fund
The PTO is collecting donations to create the EIHS Food Donation Fund to help support families who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are interested in helping and your family is in a position to be able to donate, please use the links below to make a monetary donation. The money will be used to purchase grocery gift cards and allocated by EIHS administration to families in need.
You can donate using any of these options:
Food Assistance Options
For families needing food assistance, there are several options. HISD Nutrition Services will continue food distribution services at various sites throughout the district. Check
HERE
for site locations, dates, and times for the week of April 13, 2020. The Houston Food Bank has 250 neighborhood partner pantries to help meet the food needs of their communities. Go to their website (
www.HoustonFoodBank.org
), and enter your location to find the nearest one to you. Also, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department is operating a curbside meal program at 50 community centers around the city. Click and find a
location
near you.
With all the information on the news and social media regarding current events, a gentle reminder to take some time for yourself and your family members to pause and de-stress from all the COVID-19 news. Stay connected with extended family, friends, and neighbors through phone calls, video chats, text messages, and social media. Take time to exercise or engage in leisurely activities or learn a new skill. Encourage your children to get into a regular routine for their online schoolwork, and to have time to exercise, relax, and socialize with friends online. Consider creating opportunities for more family time together (family meals, family game night, family chats).
Although this is a challenging time, we can find positive ways to adapt to our current circumstances.
Together, we will get through this!
Best regards,
Sarah Carpentieri-Asbury
2019-2020 PTO Executive Board
Sarah Carpentieri-Asbury (President)
Sarah Levit (President-Elect)
Arva Dearborne (Treasurer)
Anne Geyer (Acting Secretary)
Maha Allaham (Parliamentarian)
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Do you have information you'd like to share about an upcoming cool event, fundraiser, opportunity, or class news? Use the link button to the right to submit any related information that Energy students and families should hear about!
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Energy is a proud recipient of the 2016 National Merit Awards
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Energy is a public school in the Houston Independent School District
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Energy is an active participant with the district's "HUB" initiative
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A special thanks to our sponsors:
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