Parking for parents and visitors to our campus is parallel parking on Sampson Street. The only entrance for visitors and parents is our main entrance on Sampson Street. In order to meet safety and security needs all other doors will be locked.

Late Start Wednesday

Classes start at 9:15am on Wednesdays. Bus arrivals will be scheduled one hour later than normal bus pick up times.

Official ADA Time

Energy's official ADA time this year is

10:00 AM.

Please schedule your child's appointments so that he or she is back to school by 10:00 AM or leaves after 10:00 AM. We receive our funding based on attendance at this time. Funding allows us to provide more for your child!

Special Thanks

Energy is a proud recipient of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program

Energy would like to thank IPAA/PESA for all of their support! For those parents who don't know, IPAA/PESA is one of our major supporters. They work very hard to secure of funding, plan guest speakers, and plan our field trips. So a huge thank you to IPAA/PESA for their unending support!

Two ninth grade students from Mrs. Finch's geometry class are pictured working on a paddle-wheel they created to demonstrate the real world application of diameter, radius, circumference and other geometry objectives.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Our Student Spotlight this week goes to 9th grade student, Jason Ortiz. Jason was nominated by Mrs. Alexander for his positive and hardworking nature. "Jason always has a smile on his face. He is respected by his classmates and is always willing to help other students. He is hardworking, respectful, motivated and responsible." Our student writer, Fernanda, sat down with Jason to discuss his nomination and learn more about his experiences at Energy. He told Fernanda that the best part of Energy is project based learning. "I feel like I learn a lot from it. I originally want to come to the Energy Institute because I was interested in technology. Now I know that I want to go to Rice University and become an Aerospace Engineer." Thank you for being a model student Jason! Keep up the great work!

Soccer Club

Last week our Energy Soccer Club played their first game at Mason Park. We played against a more experienced team of Juniors from the Law Enforcement Academy. Energy lost the game (5-1) but our team played very well. Jorge Ramirez made school history scoring our first ever Energy goal! With more practice and experience, Energy will become one of the best teams out there! Mr. Menelas would like to thank all the teachers who helped make this event happen, especially Mr. Tate, Ms. Lockhart, Ms.Cabrera and Mr. Cius.

Energy is so proud of the dedication the Soccer club has shown and we are especially thankful for Mr. Menelas who has devoted countless hours working with students and organizing this opportunity for Energy students!

Ten80 Expo and STEMfest

We have been invited to attend the Ten80 Expo and STEMfest this Wednesday. We have room for 25 students (freshmen or sophomores). Any students that are interested in attending may sign up as long as you fit the following criteria:

Passing classes (periods 1-5).
Not taking the AP Statistics or AP World History exam.
One of the first 25 to turn in signed permission slip.

Students must turn in the two attached forms by tomorrow to participate.

HISD Permission Slip

Ten80 Expo STEMfest Participation Form

Students must be dressed professionally for the trip on Wednesday. Lunch will be provided at the event. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Garcia at LGARCI26@houstonisd.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Be sure to make plans to attend our first ever student exhibition and charity event. Sophomore art and chemistry students have been preparing for the event which which display students art work as well as a "Restaurant Wars" themed evening with proceeds benefiting the Houston Food Bank. Sophomore chemistry students have been creating health conscience recipe books using only ingredients one would typically find at a food bank. Teams will compete for best cookbook item and overall restaurant theme. It is an event you do not want to miss!

Recycling Club

Last Friday, Dr. Hall accompanied Amber Farias and Lucero Zamarripa to H-TV to speak about their second place win in the Recycling Cart Competition hosted by Houston Solid Waste Management. The young ladies represented Energy extremely well, explaining their idea for creating a cart that detailed the timeline for recycling in America. Energy was presented with a check for $400. The interview will be played on H-TV "Wasting No Time" talk show at a date to be determined. Great job ladies!

Awards Ceremony

This year's Student Award Ceremony has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30PM. Parents, please save the date!

Students, if you are interested in performing at this event we will be selecting three acts to be part of this special evening. The act can be a solo or group act. You could sing, dance, play music, etc. If you are interested in trying out, please see Mrs. MacGregor to sign up for a time slot. Auditions will be Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch in the Student Media Lounge. This is your chance to add to your school culture in a fun and entertaining way!

Discovery Ed Student Panel

Freshmen students Janelly Gonzalez and Andres Mercado were invited to participate in a panel discussion with Principal Lambropoulos, Mrs. Gianukos and Ms. Ratliff discussing how Power Up has revolutionized classroom learning and instruction. Janelly and Andres shared their personal experiences with Power Up and the digital platform being used at Energy with a room full superintendents from school districts across Texas. The student were excellent representatives for Energy! Great job Janelly and Andres!

Power Up Collection

Power Up laptops and materials will be collected Thursday, May 28th at the end of final exams. Students are responsible for returning all Power Up equipment that was assigned to them for the school year at this time. Students will be responsible for the replacement fee of any piece not turned in.

Battery: $120.00
HP Adapter and Power Cord: $45.43
Info Case - Student Laptop Case: $38.00
Info Case - Replacement Strap: $9.00

If you have questions regarding laptop collection please email Mr. Cavazos at JCAVAZO6@houstonisd.org.

Testing Schedule

Please make sure you arrive on time and eat a healthy breakfast!

AP Schedule:

Tuesday, May 12th: AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam
Wednesday, May 13th: AP Statistics
Thursday, May 14th: AP World History

FANTASTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time to find your child something fun and productive to do this summer. HISD has put together a database of more than 600 summer camps searchable by name, school level, and focus, including fine arts, STEM, sports, creative writing, animals, and much, much more. Here is a link that will have you and your student looking forward to the wonderful days of summer, which are less than two months away:

www.houstonisd.org/summercamps

Mrs. MacGregor held a meeting last week to discuss possible summer opportunities for students who are still looking for programs. Any parent who would also like a copy of the list can email Noelle MacGregor at nmacgreg@houstonisd.org.

TIRR Memorial Hermann, one of the leading rehabilitation hospitals in the US is seeking individuals, who have a passion for rehabilitation, to volunteer at the Texas Medical Center location in Houston. TIRR Memorial Hermann specializes in transforming lives that have been significantly altered by an illness or injury. Their comprehensive rehabilitation includes inpatient and outpatient treatment for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and neurological and neuromuscular disorders plus recovery from complex orthopedic injuries.

Volunteers must commit to working 1-2 days a week, 3 hours each day for a minimum of 3 months. Volunteers must be 16 or older, complete an application, and pass a criminal background check. For more information visit TIRR Memorial Hermann Volunteers

Check out University of Houston's Bauer College of Business and their exciting summer opportunities for high school students by visiting University of Houston Summer Camps. They a number of free summer programs that focus on EXPLORE Entrepreneurship, EXPLORE Sales, and EXPLORE Energy and Sustainability. Apply today!

If you love lab experiments, robotics, solving math problems or visiting science museums then Houston Community College Southwest has the perfect summer camp for you. The Governors Merit Summer Program is a free, four-week, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) themed summer camp. It is open to 10th and 11th-grade students enrolled in the Houston Independent School District, Fort Bend Independent School District and Stafford Municipal School District.

Students will learn about robotics, MakerBot-3D printing, biology and microbiology. Participants of the Summer 2014 STEM Camp took field trips to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Center and the Health Science Center. Technocamp speakers will talk about STEM-based skills that will give students the confidence to further their studies and focus on a career path.

Interested students who have at least a 2.0 GPA in math and science should submit a two-page, double-spaced typed essay titled "STEM ignites my creativity and excitement," along with a letter of recommendation from their principal or counselor by the May 15 deadline to betty.fortune@hccs.edu. APPLY NOW!

PTSA AND CLUB NEWS

Pie Your Teacher: Would you like to throw a pie at one of your favorite teachers? Now is your chance to purchase a ticket for only $6 to pie one of your teachers this Friday, May 15th at 1:00PM. Please purchase a ticket in the cafeteria during lunch or from Ms. Ratliff.

PTSA Elections: Energy Institute PTSA will hold elections of officers on Tuesday, May 26th at 530PM in the Parent Center. All positions are open for nominations. You can nominate yourself or someone else. Please consider helping your PTSA make a difference at Energy Institute. If you would like to get more information on descriptions of offices, please email Teresa Maltbia at energyhighptsa@gmail.com.

Pizza Sales: Ninth and Tenth Grade Student Council will be selling pizza during lunch on Monday and Thursdays. Stop by the cafeteria to buy a slice and support your student government!

Volunteers are needed to help with a number of projects at Energy. If you are interested in donating your time please contact Ms. Cabrera at hcabrera@houstonisd.org. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

Yearbook Orders can still be placed through the following link for $40. Order Now! Don't miss your chance to get a copy of the first Energy Institute HS yearbook ever created!

Be sure to download School Dance Contract complete and return in order to attend!

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