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Episcopal High School eNewsLetter November 2011 Letter from the Assistant Head of School: The November issue of Windows features a letter from Nancy Eisenberg, EHS’s assistant head of school and principal. >> Read Nancy Eisenberg's Full Letter Assistant Head of School and Principal Nancy Eisenberg addresses a group of parents regarding the outstanding academic opportunities at EHS. Meet the New Faculty & Staff: Members of our new faculty and staff will be highlighted in the September, October, and November issues of Windows. > Click here to read the third installment of this special feature. Performing Arts Events: Parents: Billing Reminder Balance drafted on the 15th of each month. Click Here College Counseling Reminders & Important Dates Click Here 2012 Auction News Click Here Latest Student Achievements Click Here

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Episcopal High School eNewsLetter November 2011

Letter from the Assistant Head of School:

The November issue of Windows features a letter from NancyEisenberg, EHS’s assistant head of school and principal.

>> Read Nancy Eisenberg's Full Letter

Assistant Head of School and Principal Nancy Eisenberg addresses a group of parents

regarding the outstanding academic opportunities at EHS.

Meet the New Faculty & Staff:Members of our new faculty and staff will be highlighted in theSeptember, October, and November issues of Windows.

> Click here to read the third installment of this specialfeature.

Performing Arts Events:

Parents: Billing ReminderBalance drafted on the 15th of each month.Click Here

College Counseling Reminders & Important DatesClick Here

2012 Auction NewsClick Here

Latest Student AchievementsClick Here

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DanceDance Matters

Fall Dance ConcertNovember 11-12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Underwood Theatre

DADS Club will be offering a deliciousShish-kabob dinner with beveragesbefore the Friday opening show at6:30 p.m.

Featuring works by guestchoreographers Amy Cain, TroyPowell, and Garret Smith as well atEHS dance instructors Evelyn Iretonand Frank Vega.

> More Dance Info

TheatreInge by Inge

A Short Collection of Plays by William IngeNovember 17 in the Stein Black Box Theatre

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Visual Arts Events:

Media ArtsETv Episode 1November 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the Underwood Theatre

Studio ArtsVisual Arts Department ExhibitsNovember 28 – December 9

Support EHS in 2011-2012 : Your generous support of EHS helps us provide remarkable

opportunities and unlimited possibilities for our students. Click below to give to this year’s Annual Fund.

November: In The NewsClick Here

Knightline Network / Fowler ForumClick Here

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Letter From the Assistant Head of School, Principal -November 2011Posted 11/01/201104:00PM

Dear Parents,

Had you been walking the halls and peeking into classrooms on a recent morning, you might have seen thefollowing--

Sophomores standing around lab tables, goggled, aproned, awaiting reactions from within fizzing beakers. Small groups of juniors crowding around tables and sprawling on the carpet, reflecting on the significanceof the final conceit in a John Donne sonnet. Blindfolded Spanish 1 students following directions from apartner to find their shoes. Physics students, working on projectile motion, calculating the location of atarget to match with an angle and spring setting for a marble launcher.

This is academics at Episcopal High School. More than anything else, I think, what distinguishes theacademic program at EHS is engagement. We are not simply about conveying material and testingknowledge. We are about connecting with students and engaging them in creative ways.

Yes, we convey knowledge and we assess progress. There is a body of knowledge we want students toknow: for example, to speak and write another language, to understand the complexities of Macbeth, toknow the laws of physics, to understand movements in history. We also teach students how to learn: howto develop and support a thesis, how to use sources to research answers to a question, how to solve ageometry or calculus problem. But we hope, in the four years we have with our students in six teachingdepartments including 90 courses, 37 honors or AP, that each student will find something inspiring. It maybe black holes or Chinese language and culture or 20th century American theater or macroeconomictheory. Whatever it is, we are looking for the moment.

At EHS, as former NAES Executive Director Peter Cheney suggests about Episcopal schools, we strive tobe a place “where individual identity and achievement are balanced with a sense of connectedness to God,the community, and the perspectives and needs of others. It is a place where questions and questioning arevalued above answers and answering.” With Cheney in mind, I believe that our classrooms are the traininggrounds, collaborative environments, with teachers posing questions to which they sometimes have noanswers; together, the students and teachers observe, reflect, challenge, and defend. The classroom, as wellas the school, is based on respect, an invisible understanding among members of the community, whichpreserves the dignity of each individual.

We know that there are obstacles along the way and that students learn from their mistakes. A low testgrade provides the opportunity to assess what went wrong and to learn a new way to move forward. We

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encourage students to challenge themselves and to pick themselves up and move on if they stumble.According to a California school head, it is “those things that surprise and dishearten us [that] may carry ourdeepest lessons.” I believe that we at Episcopal High School encourage students to take intellectual risksjust as the School as a whole has done. Our not ranking students and recording only end-of-the-year gradesfor yearlong courses downplays competition and allows students to recover from mistakes. Providingchoice in junior and senior academic electives and requiring fine arts and religion courses means thatstudents must take courses in which they’re not necessarily comfortable. Students take risks in running forstudent office, in offering ideas in the classroom, in speaking with a teacher or administrator about aconcern or new idea.

Above all, we encourage our students to strive for excellence. As Ned Smith said in Chapel early in theyear, “There is no bell curve for behavior or motivation.” We expect our students to try their best and workto exceed their own expectations of themselves.I hope to see you around campus soon and often.

Best regards,

Nancy Laufe EisenbergAssistant Head of School, Principal

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Meet the New Faculty and StaffPosted 11/01/201104:00PM

New faces grace the halls and classrooms of EHS this year. The September, October, andNovember issues of Windows feature introductions of these newest members of our community.

Professional photographer Jaime Collier earned her master’s inphotojournalism from UT-Austin and looks forward to teaching photographyat EHS, sharing her passion for the art, and seeing the amazing and creativework the students produce. “The students here have such a zest for life andfor the mission of the Four Pillars,” she observes. Her teaching experienceincludes volunteering work at the juvenile detention program in TravisCounty and working as a photography instructor at The Houston Center forPhotography, Chrysalis Middle School, and McReynolds Middle School.Besides shooting photos, she enjoys gardening and chasing after her twoBrittany Spaniels, Remi and Winnie. To view Jaime’s portfolio, you can visither blog at www.casadecamera.com.

Brooke Gonzalez is a new member of the World Languages Department. Shetaught previously at Cinco Ranch High School and will teach Spanish I and IIat EHS. “High school kids are a blast!” she exclaims. “I love to watch themexcel in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.” EHS studentsimpress her with their poise and friendliness. She says that during her firstvisit on campus, a student came up and greeted her. Besides teaching Spanishshe will coach boys basketball and help with SOS and the paintball club.When she isn’t conjugating verbs in front of the classroom she and herhusband, Steve, like to visit Houston restaurants, work out, watch movies andcheer for college football and basketball games. Brooke is a graduate ofTexas Tech where she received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’sin linguistics.

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Sergio Huston, an alum from the Class of 1992, one of Episcopal’s firstgraduating classes, returns to the School to work in the Theatre Departmentas a part-time costume designer. After graduating from EHS, Sergio studiedcostume and fashion design at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, andthen earned his bachelor’s in Arts and Technology from the University ofTexas at Dallas. He has worked previously at Plano’s Collin College wherehe worked in the Fine Arts Department and Art History Department. Some ofhis responsibilities included producing recruiting materials, art facultywebsites, and teaching screen printing and digital art. “The EHS arts pillarwas the basis for my lifelong interest in the arts; I hope I can provide thatsame inspiration for the next generation.”

And joining the School as a part-time music instructor…

Holly Butler

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Episcopal High School - Houston/Bellaire > "Dance Matters" - Fall Dance Concert Send To Printer

Episcopal High School Dance DepartmentPresents

DANCE MATTERSFall Dance ConcertNovember 11-12, 20117:30 p.m. in Underwood Theatre

DADS Club will be offering a deliciousShish-kabob dinner with beverages before theFriday opening show at 6:30pm. Come early toenjoy.

EHS’s fall dance concert will be eventful anddiverse with some new and excitingchoreography from 4 totally different artists.This year we have Amy Cain/Revolve DanceCompany setting a new work on the RepertoryEnsemble. One of our favorite choreographers,Pattie Obey, who has been working with EHSsince 1995, lends her talents to her “SwingBrother Swing”, a fast-paced and quirky Jazzpiece. This year we are excited to have TroyPowell, who was just named the ArtisticDirector Designate for Ailey II. He brings yearsof experience in the modern world and willcreate a new work for our EHS dancers. Andlastly, new, up and coming choreographerGarrett Smith, a dancer from Houston Balletwill set a new work on Impact Dancers. Histalents as a choreographer are fresh andcontemporary, as he brings numerousaccolades for his work. To round out theprogram Ms Ireton and Mr. Vega will lend theirchoreographic works to round out the program.Over 40 dancers will be featured in this fall’sdance concert.

Tickets will be available at the door thenight of the performances.Students: $5.00, Adults: $10.00For further info please call: 713.512.3602 or

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Episcopal High School - Houston/Bellaire > Annual Fund & Giving Send To Printer

ANNUAL FUND & GIVING

The Annual Fund provides unrestricted gifts to the operating budget of the School. With a goal of $2 million,the School seeks gifts from the EHS family: parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, trustees, faculty,staff, founders, and friends.

2011-2012 Annual Fund Current Class Participation

Class of2012

Class of2013

Class of2014

Class of2015

25% 26% 23% 26%

Giving percentages as of 11/04/11

Remarkable Opportunities. Unlimited Possibilities. We could stop right there and that would tell youeverything you need to know about Episcopal High School. Our children, Carter ‘12 and Caroline ‘14, haveenjoyed the opportunity to reach their full potential each day at EHS. We are amazed and thankful for aschool that encourages students to leave their comfort zones and participate in all Four Pillars with theunderstanding that the faculty/staff will be there to lead, support, and guide them to their desired outcome. We understand that all of our students have various needs, and Episcopal High School is well-equipped withthe staff and classroom tools to meet those required needs. Opportunity is unlimited, and the possibilities areendless.

On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, the Benitez Chapel was filled with sounds of excitement and anticipation as webegan the year with our 28th flag presentation ceremony. The students created an ambiance of eagernessand enthusiasm as they entered Benitez Chapel. The faculty and staff eagerly awaited the opportunity toeducate and challenge students in and out of the classroom. And in the not too distant background, thesounds of construction filled the air as the new academic building began to take shape. Another school yearis upon us, and the campus is filled with a remarkable group of students, faculty, staff, and parent volunteers.

Please take this opportunity to unlock the unlimited possibilities for our students, faculty, and staff byparticipating in the 2011-2012 Annual Fund, Remarkable Opportunities. Unlimited Possibilities. As chairmenof the Annual Fund team, we are asking for your financial support. Last year 70 percent of EHS parentscontributed, and of course we would like to increase the level of participation this year to 100 percent.

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Realistically, we would like to have the involvement of every family to raise the $2 million needed for theSchool’s operating budget. Your much-needed donation will benefit the curriculum, faculty compensation, andthe financial aid program.

We understand you will make various gifts to EHS over time, but please make your first gift to the 2011-2012Annual Fund: Remarkable Opportunities. Unlimited Possibilities.

Sincerely yours,

Chris and Mike Mizell

Chairmen

P.S.: Please consider joining one of the gift clubs. Visa, Master Card, and American Express charging isavailable for your convenience either through online giving or via the pledge card.

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Episcopal High School - Houston/Bellaire > Instructions for Online Billing Send To Printer

EHS PARENTS ONLY: STUDENT ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Instructions for Online Access To Student Account Information

The billing statements for student accounts at EHS are no longer sent by mail. They may be viewed online byaccessing the EHS Parents Only section of the EHS website, the same place where grades are available.

1. Go to Parent's Only My Backpack (Senior Systems) section of the Website.3. Log in using your username and password. If you do not have this information you will need to contact the registrar, Tom Wright, [email protected] or 713-512-3411.4. Under My Accounts there are three options:

a. Account Summary: Overview of balance due b. Account Details: Allows a search for transactions by datec. Statements: View and print any statement that has been generated

5. Go to Statements.6. Highlight most recent statement date and click on it to see detail listing of charges and paymentsduring the month7. Move down on the screen for View Printable Statement. Click to bring up the statement. Printfor your review and recordkeeping. This is the same statement that was previously mailed.8. To look at previous statements to see any balance forward, highlight date of that statement andclick.

Questions about charges and payments may be directed to:

Barbara Barnes, Business Office: [email protected] or 713-512-3447Beth Null, Bookstore: [email protected] or 713-512-3441

Payments may be made by check, money order or cash, but not by credit card.Mailing address: EHS Business OfficeP.O. Box 271299Houston, TX 77277-1299

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Counseling Connections - November 2011Posted 11/01/201104:00PM

By Patricia Houser, College Counselor

Making the Most of Your College VisitsPresented by Bill Rubin, The College Authority

November 30, 20112:45 p.m.Trotter Lecture Hall

Bill Rubin, formerly with the Admission Offices of Duke, UNC – Chapel Hill, and the Universityof Colorado – Boulder, will offer insight into how you can maximize your time on collegecampuses during the November 30th Wednesday Workshop. The presentation will be open tosophomore and junior students and parents.

Those interested, can stay after for a presentation on two upcoming College Tours sponsored byThe College Authority. Please see the itineraries for these tours below:

> Tour 1 - Charlotte-New York> Tour 2 - Boston-Washington

Practice ACT for Sophomores and Juniors

It is good to establish early on whether the SAT or the ACT will be a better test for your student.The good news is – colleges accept either one! Together with Kaplan, College Counseling ispleased to offer a practice ACT this fall. Compare your student’s results from the practice ACT tothe PSAT to determine which test he/she might prefer.

Saturday, November 5, 20119:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.Underwood Student Center

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To RSVP for your student to take the practice ACT, please email Marta Ware [email protected]

**Kaplan will return scores and offer a short presentation during the Wednesday Workshop at2:45 p.m. on November 9.

Upcoming Wednesday Workshops

November 2, 2011 – Senior Application Assistance (senior students only)

November 9, 2011 – Practice ACT Scores Back Session (sophomore and junior students andparents)

November 30, 2011 – Making the Most of Your College Visits/College Tours Presentation(sophomore and junior students and parents)

Financial Aid Presentation

The Emery Weiner School will feature a financial aid workshop featuring Mike Scott, Director ofScholarships and Financial Aid at Texas Christian University. All EHS parents are invited toattend.

Tuesday, November 15, 20117:15 p.m.Emery Weiner School – Becker Theater9825 Stella LinkHouston, TX 77025

SAT/Subject Tests 2011-2012

Test Date Test RegistrationDeadline

Late Registration (extrafee)

December 3,2011

SAT & SubjectTests November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011

January 28, 2012 SAT & SubjectTests December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012 SAT & SubjectTests April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012

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June 2, 2012 SAT & SubjectTests May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

ACT 2011 -2012

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration (extra fee)

December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 18, 2011

February 11, 2012 January 7, 2011 January 21, 2011

April 9, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 23, 2012

June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012

College Interview Practice for Seniors

Need to brush up on your college interview skills? Have a mock interview! To schedule an interview,email Ms. Butcher ([email protected]) with at least three different dates/periods that work foryou. Interviews must be scheduled during free periods or after school and last about 20 minutes withfeedback following.

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Auction 2012 News - November 2011Posted 11/01/201104:00PM

AUCTION CO-CHAIRS:Lisa McCollam, Bridget Wade,

and Michelle Stewart

Auction Luncheon MeetingsA big thank you to Melanie Grayfor hosting the October luncheon

at her lovely home. It was afantastic meeting. Stop by one or

all of our upcoming LuncheonMeetings to see what the EHS

Auction is all about!

Fridays – 11:30 a.m.

A Knight of Hollywood Glamour is underway and theexcitement is high! The Auction volunteers are alreadyacquiring fantastic items, but your Leading Ladies needyour help too. There are many opportunities for donors

and volunteers; please support our young school!

Be an UnderwriterUnderwriter letters have been mailed! Underwriting isincredibly important as it raises funds for our School by

building a base of success before the invitations aremailed. Underwriters will receive acknowledgement in all

Auction publications and invitations, fantastic seating atthe Gala, and an invitation to the exclusive Underwriter

Party hosted by Paige and Tilman Fertitta.

The Auction often sells out at the Underwriter level, soyou don’t want to miss out. Reserve your seat for this

elegant evening by sending back your Underwriter replycards to the Auction Office quickly. The deadline is

around the corner!

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Everyone is invited! Bring afriend!

Addresses in Student Directory.

Upcoming Luncheons:

November 11:Home of Meredith Barineau

December 9:

Home of Bethany Hughes

January 6:Home of Jodie King

February 3:Home of Judy Ann McCartney

March 30—Celebration:Home of Dorothy Cuenod

Advertise in the Auction Program Show your support for EHS by buying an ad in the

Auction Program. Not only can businesses purchaseadvertising space, but your family, as well as your

student’s sports/arts/club team, can too! Contact CaraLooper, Joan Erickson, or Elizabeth Richards for more

information.

Donate Silent Auction Items The success of our Silent Auction depends not only on the

bidding on Auction night, but also on the number andquality of great items that are donated by our parents andfriends of Episcopal High School. If you have an item or

an idea for an item, please contact our Silent AuctionChairmen. They want to hear from you!

Personal & Getaways– Angie RobertsStudents & Entertainment– Roselle Baldwin

Sports & Guys– Kim Van GundyHome– Joanne Dickey

Do you own a fantastic vacation getaway? From Galveston, Texas, to Paris, France, all getaways arewelcome and appreciated in the Auction Office. Please

support EHS by donating your home to A Knight ofHollywood Glamour…The Era of Elegance! Contact

any of Your Leading Ladies—Lisa McCollam, MichelleStewart, or Bridget Wade if you are interested in

donating.

Get Involved Call EHS Auction Coordinator Debbie Kelley

(713-512-3442) or Auction Associate Kendall Buckalew(713-512-3478) in the Auction Office to find out how you

can get involved in the Auction. If you would like toreceive individual Auction Luncheon meeting cards in the

mail, please let her know.

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Student Achievement - November 2011Posted 11/01/201104:00PM

Student Achievement

Eagle Scout Kevin Steinhart Earns Accolades for YMCA Project

Senior Kevin Steinhart’s Eagle Scout service project, a ball carrier and supplies for the WeekleyYMCA, was highlighted in an article in the West University edition of Your Houston News. Clickhere to read the article.

Creative Writing and Journalism Students Win Writing Awards

Senior creative writing students Elisa O’Neal and Isidora Stankovicwere among 520 students chosen as outstanding writers in the 2011NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing. The recipients were chosenfrom 1,649 students nominated in their junior year by their teachersfrom throughout the United States, Canada, and the Virgin Islands. The Achievement Awards in Writing were established in 1957 toencourage high school students in their writing and to recognizepublicly some of the best student writers in the nation. Assessmentsof student writing are based on students’ samples of their own best prose or verse and on impromptuthemes that are written under supervision. A team of English teachers judge the writing, lookingespecially for writing that demonstrates effective and imaginative use of language.

In the journalism department, Knight Times managing editor Conor McKinney received a Gold CircleAward for his editorial, “A Slightly Awkward Editorial Stance.” Click here to read the EHS webnews.

Chorale Members Progress to State TPSMEA

Three Chorale members have progressed to the State round of judging for this year’s Texas PrivateSchool Music Educators Association All-State Choir: Ben Carter ’12, Bass; Allison Asarch ’13,Soprano; and Autumn Watt ’15, Soprano. Students who compete in TPSMEA prepare music from aprescribed list of material and record it under the direction of their teacher at the own school. Thisrecording is then judged in two rounds of contests, the Regional and the State. By ranking in the Top25 of their section (voice) these students will go on to the State round of judging, which will takeplace in Dallas in November.

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In The News - November 2011Posted 11/01/201104:00PM

IN THE NEWS

Don't Miss the Junior Class Garage Sale on November 11-13

This year's junior class garage sale, "MidKnight Madness," will be held Nov. 11 from 2:00 p.m.-5:00p.m. (EHS family and friends - $5 entry); Nov. 12 from 8:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; and Nov. 13 from 11:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. at 2500 Summer Street (south of the Heights).

Junior parents and students, please be sure to sign up to work a shift; it’s a great way to have fun andmeet new friends. Contact Sara Lowman at [email protected] to volunteer.

Students Celebrate Tabish’s Milestone

During the Founders Day Chapel on October 21, EHS students wanted to acknowledge fellowclassmate Tabish Virani’s completion of his final chemo treatment. NAHS members created a bannerthat faculty, staff, and students signed, and Tabish’s Advisory group created a “Way to Go” poster. The Rev. Beth Holden called Tabish and his family to the front of the Chapel, and the communitygave him a round of applause for his strength and fortitude.

NAHS members (left to right) Rachel Lew, Jeff Kelso, Calhan Hale, and Edward Taussig paint abanner to present in Chapel to Tabish Virani to honor and celebrate his last chemotherapy treatment,and his Advisory held up a “Way to Go” sign.

Arts Abroad 2012

Ten Days of Travel to Barcelona and Paris June 15 - 24, 2012> Download Arts Abroad Flyer

For more information, please contact Mr. David Trauba or Mrs. Liz McIlravy.

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BOO POPS CANCELLED

The Music Department's Boo Pop sale was cancelled this year. Those who placed Boo Pop orders inthe summer Parent Packet may apply funds to the February Sweet Treat sales. Please contact MusicProgram Coordinator Russell Vogt at [email protected] with questions, concerns, or to request arefund to your child's account. Thank you for your continued support of the EHS Instrumental MusicProgram!

Grandparents Day Reservations Due by November 4

Grandparents Day will be held on November 18. The popular tradition honors grandparents, andincludes a Chapel celebration and lunch. Please be sure to make your reservation with Advancementcoordinator Rasa Starkey at [email protected] by November 4.

Purchase Extra Copies of the 2011-2012 Directory

Additional copies of the full-size and pocket directories are available for purchase. Full-size copiesare $8, and pocket directories are $5. Extra copies are handy to have around the house, vacationhome, office, or car. Available while supplies last. Contact Rasa Starkey at [email protected].

Order Your Poinsettias Now

Each year, the freshman class raises funds through a poinsettia sale. For only $10, purchasers receivea beautiful red plant as a reminder of the season. This year, white poinsettias will also be sold in boxesof 6 for $60. The poinsettias are great for homes, offices, and favorite teachers’ desks. Orders of 24 ormore receive free delivery.

English Teacher Ryan Call Wins Prestigious Writing Award

Click here to read the EHS web news regarding Ryan Call’s Whiting Award.

Arts Day Houston Featured in West U Examiner Online Edition

The first Arts Day Houston program, a new event scheduled for freshman students, was featured inthe West U Examiner online edition. To read the article and see the photos, click here.

Thanks to the Homecoming Organizers

“Your Parents’ Homecoming” theme was a throwback to the homecomings of the 1970s and 1980s,and the weekend was a great success. Sales of mums and garters raised funds for the sophomore classand added a festive touch to the celebration. The Parents Association wishes to thank the

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Homecoming Committee Lynn Cullom, Laura Heard, Michelle Maresh, Mary Rothwell, and AlesiaShealey, as well as "mum and garter" coordinators Roselle Baldwin and Renee Humphrey. StudentBody President Calhan Hale was crowned Lady, and Jack Pellegrin was the Knight. Congratulationsto all the homecoming court!

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CloseKnightline Network / Fowler Forum - November 2011Posted 11/01/201104:00PM

KNIGHTLINENETWORKParenting Our Adolescents:Expecting Independence

Do you want to meet other EHS parents? Do you want to learn about teenagers andwhy they do what they do? These topicsand many others are covered in theKnightline Brown Bag Speaker Series. Joinus at our next meeting on Thursday,November 3. Future meetings will be heldon February 9 and March 29.

Trotter Lecture Hall* Social Time 11:30 a.m.* Speaker-Noon

FOWLER FORUMA Parent Dialogue withDr. Beth Fowler

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet withfellow EHS parents and Dr. Beth Fowler,EHS psychologist, to discuss whateverparenting issues are on your mind—studyhabits, curfews, diets, alcohol and druguse, and Facebook. Find out what otherparents are thinking and doing. Markyour calendar for the next meeting onNovember 10. Future meetings arescheduled for February 23 and April 12.

Trotter Lecture Hall* Social Time 11:30 a.m.* Speaker-Noon

Please bring your own lunch to these events. Beverages and cookies will be provided. Sponsored bythe EHS Parents Association.

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