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THIS WEEK @ ENERGY
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Monday
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Deans begin 2017/2018 Course Selection
Student Government Meeting 3-5pm
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| Tuesday |
Deans begin 2017/2018 Course Selection
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Wednesday
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South Dakota School of Mines at 10:45 |
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Thursday
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10th Grade Guest Speaker
New Student Acceptances are announced.
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Friday
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Saturday
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STAAR English Tutorials, 9 am - 12 pm
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COMING UP @ ENERGY
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March 28th
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English I STAAR
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| March 29th |
PTO Chick-fil-a Sponsorship
NSBE VEX Nationals
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March 30th
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English II STAAR
College 101 Night for 9th - 11th grade parents and students, 6 pm
FIRST Robotics Houston Regionals
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March 31st
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STAAR English Make-up exams
FIRST Robotics Houston Regionals
Shell Internship Application Due
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April 1st
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FIRST Robotics Houston Regionals
STAAR Tutorials
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April 3rd
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Cohort 3: Houston Food Bank Experience
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April 5th
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SAT - Juniors Test in School
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| April 6th |
Class of 2021 New Student Signing Day |
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April 19th
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ACT - Juniors Test in School
Senior Engineering Showcase and Awards Night
PTO Meeting, 7pm
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April 24 - 29
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Travis Manion Week of Service
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EXHIBITION NIGHT
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Thursday, March 9th, the sophomore and freshman classes hosted the First Annual Spring Exhibition Showcase event at Energy Institute. Many amazing final products were showcased - ranging from chemistry centered board games to podcasts sharing unique stories about the diversity of Houston. Some presentations were interactive, which allowed parents to contribute and participate in the project. Other presentations were like a gallery, allowing parents to view and learn more about the depth of a content. For the sophomore's engineering project, the cohorts built truss bridges. The Nuclear Brainstormers' bridges displayed a unique and innovative design, while the Flux Army Cohort's bridges exhibited amazing approaches to a variety of functionality. Parents learned more about the freshmen year PBL's through student presentations - especially the silent auction with pieces of "ancient" jewelry representing the evolution of certain species over time. Parents were introduced to the design and creative elements of a STEM program through the sophomore's Cardboard Shoe art project and Flux Army Poetry Slam. The exhibition was a success, and parents left informed and impressed. Thank you to all the students who worked hard the last nine weeks to make this exhibition the best one yet.
This past Women's International Day, a number of leading Energy students attended a forum regarding women's issues at Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University. The main purpose of the forum is to provide "networks, associations and groups" opportunities "to convene on meaningful issues that bring impact to our industry" (
HerWorld17). The forum, led by Pink Petro CEO Katie Mehnert, offered a platform for leading industry women to share experiences and best practices for individual success within a tough market.
Our Energy ladies participated in the beginning ceremonies of this forum, heard voices from across the industry, and held interviews regarding the future of the industry.
In qualifiers, our Energy robotics students went 6-2 and ranked 8
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place out of 54 teams. Going into the elimination rounds, our students were the captains of the 6
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seeded alliance - who were joined by teams 704: Warriors from Grand Prairie, TX and 3802: RoboPOP from Carrollton, TX. Our students narrowly lost to the 3
rd
seeded alliance during the quarterfinals (305 to 306 in Match 1, then 235 to 256 in Match 2).
The team will be competing again at College Park HS in the Woodlands on
March 31 - April 2.
Good luck, team!
On behalf of C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc., the National C-STEM Youth Commissioners calls for the implementation of a
Common STEM Definition to foster uniformity through the establishment of a guiding standard for consistent high quality STEM learning. C-STEM proposes the
Common STEM Definition to be "interdisciplinary, application based, rigorous, relevant, and experiential while fostering curiosity, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative learning." Click to sign the petition!
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SUPPORT OUR
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ENERGY STUDENTS
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
This week, Energy's spotlight shines brightly on one of our dean's and special programs coordinator, Ms. Andrews! At Energy, Ms. Andrews works with senior interns, helps with IPAA externships, and promotes DiscoverU opportunities for students. "All of the decisions I make are with the best intent for the student," explains Ms. Andrews. She is a true student advocate, who is determined to help every student who walks through her door.
When it comes to the several DiscoverU programs, choosing the best one for you can be very challenging. No need to fear, Ms. Andrews is here! "Be sure to find a summer program which best suits you and your interests!" advises Ms. Andrews.
Ms. Andrews attended the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) and received her masters at the University of St. Thomas. On a personal note, she enjoys visiting new restaurants, traveling, reading, cooking, and baking. Most importantly she loves to spend time with her five nieces and nephews! Thank you for making this campus a warmer and more loving place!
Ms. Andrews' Words of Wisdom:
Put positivity into the world and you'll receive positivity.
You must put in work to accomplish your goals.
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By Chance Bednorz
Back in January, I had my very first visitation with Coe college, a higher educational institution that I applied for. This specific visit happened on "Admitted Student Day", which mostly speaks for itself. I flew to Iowa, visited the campus, met with both potential and attending students, and even stayed overnight on campus! It was a very informative and enriching experience that every student should do when considering a college.
For one of the events, the college hosted a Q&A session with faculty members and students. Everyone received a note card before going into the auditorium and we were allowed to write questions that the panel would answer. The students gave their thoughts on the campus, the teachers, and their personal experience. The staff talked about the curriculum that they taught, what they expect of their students, and what they truly want to see come from everyone that enters their class.
During the rest of my time there, I went to a collegiate class, spoke with the professor in my field of interest, and played games with the other admitted students. I also went on many tours that covered different parts of the school, spoke with one of the admissions counselors, and interviewed for a scholarship I applied for at the college.
As the day came to an end, I was able to stay with one of Coe's students on campus in their dorm. The mentor that I got was incredibly nice and answered more of the questions that I had. He talked about his major, his experience, what he wish he would have known as a student, and more about his hometown. He introduced me to some of his mentor friends and their student buddies and we all chatted for hours. It was the best way to end the day.
Overall, you get so much more from a college visit than you do from a college website. The information stays the same, but the people become palpable and the campus becomes real. It's the difference between reading a pamphlet and attending the show. And, it definitely helped me in my college decision-making process.
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By Reagan Dennis
Huge high-five to Juliann Hilton for being persistent and continuing to strive higher. You are a great student with an awesome personality.
Ms. Lockhart would like to give a high-five to Ms. Mein for always helping anyone who needs it and her contagious, constant, positive attitude. "Her help with my class has been so appreciated!"
A huge shout - out to Ms Palacios from one of her students. "She should be recognized as one of the nicest and most helpful teachers. Her way of teaching is very unique yet helpful. When others have a hard time she helps them out. If time runs out she creates a schedule for her to teach them in a private lesson whether it's in the afternoon or in the morning but only if they are struggling. And finally she makes her class a safe environment, she laughs at student's jokes and even joins in."
Reagan Dennis would like to give a high-five to Christian Montesino for taking pictures for the exhibition. You did an amazing job!
High-five to all the teachers who have helped out with BPA at Energy.
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Award:
Full Scholarship
for 2 year degree
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The Marvy Finger Family Foundation Scholarship is for HISD students who are going to attend a 2 year college program. The Scholarships can be upwards of a full scholarships, if you are a senior looking toward a 2 year degree this an amazing opportunity.
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Eligibility: 2.0 GPA
Deadline: March 24, 2016 |
United States Naval Academy
Summer STEM Program
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering is all about creating, building, and making things better! So what does it take to be an engineer? If you like math and science, you are off to a great start. If you enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, and learning how things work - even better! Creativity, persistence, and the desire to make the world a better place are also important qualities. Becoming an engineer requires hard work and a good education. Our summer program will be a great start to your career in science and engineering.
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It is not too late to enroll in the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) summer offerings for students although there are limited openings in many of them.
* RUSMP is offering two new and exciting three-week enrichment mathematics programs at Episcopal High School:
(1) For students entering 8th-grade in the fall of 2017:
Through the lens of computational thinking, students will explore mathematics using technology to develop inductive and visual reasoning. Hands-on activities integrating mathematics and computer science will provide an innovative approach to learning mathematics.
(2) For students who have completed pre-calculus:
At the end of this program, students will be better equipped for the rigor of college-level mathematics and for success on A.P. Calculus and I.B. Mathematics exams. Proof, justification, and authentic problems will be explored using a variety of methods including graphing technology and other computing tools.
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ENERGY IS THE PROUD RECIPIENTS OF THE
2016 NATIONAL MERIT AWARDS |
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