TEST 2: EHS Windows - Week of 11/06/17

Thanks to All Who Stepped Up to Help EHS Stand Out!
The first phase of the Annual Fund is seeing great promise. We are grateful to the families who are making this year #HoustonStrong at EHS! Let's knock one out of the park for our extraordinary School! If you would like to participate in this year's fund, visit our online donor page.
Please take a moment to hear senior Reed Stanley share his story about the positive impact of the Arts Pillar at EHS.

A Message from the Head of School:

For personal reasons, the Rev. Phil Kochenburger, Dean of Spiritual Life, has resigned from his position at EHS, and his last day was Friday, November 3. We wish Phil the very best in his future endeavors. In due time, and with the consultation of our Bishop, we will commence a search for our next head of the Religion Pillar. The Rev. Beth Holden has kindly agreed to assume a number of Rev. Kochenburger's responsibilities, among them teaching his class until the end of this semester and covering some additional activities. The Religion Pillar remains at the heart of Episcopal High School.

EHS Hosts Open House This Wednesday
History doesn't remember those who fit in. Only those brave enough to stand out. At EHS, our teachers are dedicated to helping every student discover his or her inner genius--that special talent or extraordinary passion that sets you apart from all others.

We invite current parents with 8th grade children to join us for our Open House. And please tell your co-workers, friends, and neighbors with prospective students to come and experience EHS for themselves.

We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m.

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Auction Underwriting Letters Mailed!

Underwriting letters were mailed last week, so please let the Auction office know if you have not received your letter. Beat the rush and register now online or mail your underwriter reply card (enclosed with your underwriting letter) to the Auction Office. The deadline to register is Monday, December 11, 2017. Click here for our Save-the-Date Video and a sneak peek of the excitement that awaits you for "California Dreaming: A Knight on the Golden Coast."

Academics Pillar Reminds Parents About Midterm/Finals Cancellations and Academic Assistance

The School will forego mid-year exams and fall semester finals in December to capture the instructional days lost to our Hurricane Harvey closure earlier this year.
Monday, December 11 through Wednesday, December 20--which would have been review and exam days--will become regular school days with a 3:15 p.m. dismissal and may include unit tests, writing assignments, and quizzes.
The last day of school before our holiday break is Wednesday, December 20. Dismissal is at 3:15 p.m. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

Parents who are considering psycho-educational testing for their student to qualify for SAT/ACT accommodations and an Education Plan, should contact the Director of Academic Assistance, Jenny Cantrell, for the list of EHS-approved evaluators via email or phone: 713-512-3677.

Sign Up for Interim Term's Disney Imagineering

Register now for the 2018 Interim Term Disney Imagineering Trip. The deposit of $700 is due ASAP. The trip is open to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16 to Saturday, January 20, 2018. For questions, please contact Isaiah Coleman or Pat Michael.

Check Out the Latest Info from College Counseling

Applying to UT or A&M? Or still waiting to push that submit button on your college application? Join your college counselors for another Application Workshop this Wednesday, November 8 immediately after school in Anderson Lecture Hall.
Seniors—Are you planning to apply for financial aid in college? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1. Be sure to get your FSA ID here before completing your FAFSA online. For more detailed information, please visit our "Paying for College" page in Counseling Connections.
SAT/ACT Reminders—Seniors, this is your last chance to test for the fall college application deadlines. You can still register with a late fee for both the SAT and the ACT. Do it today!

Additional information and details can be found on our Counseling Connections page.

Alumni Leadership Day Takes Place on Tuesday

Our 3rd Annual Alumni Leadership Day takes place tomorrow. This event will give seniors an opportunity to hear from alumni about their college experiences and the decisions that shaped their career paths. We have over 40 outstanding alumni coming back to campus: CEO at Trio Electric Beau Pollock '95, Attorney Samantha Speakmon '09, Senior Associate at CBRE Weldon Martin '05, Actress Stephanie Styles '10, and Artist Marlo Cobb Saucedo '87, to name a few. Be on the lookout for the electronic brochure listing all our panelists in next week's issue of Windows. Click here to review the online brochure and panelists. We look forward to having Episcopal alumni back on campus and working with our seniors. Please do not hesitate to contact Margaret Young or Kendall Buckalew McCord '03 with any questions.