"California Dreaming" Underwriting Deadline Closed--But Not Too Late!

If you didn't get a chance to purchase your Auction ticket as an Underwriter, it is not too late. We hope you can join in on the fun! The deadline for acknowledgement in the Auction invitation has passed, but you will still be able to register to attend Auction night and your name will be listed in the Auction night catalog and other Auction publications that are produced!

Supporters at the La Jolla Couple level ($3,000) or above will be invited to the fabulous Underwriter Cocktail Party at the home of Randi and Johnny Carrabba.
Register now online or call Debbie Kelley in the Auction Office at 713-512-3442.

A Schedule Reminder from the Academics Pillar
EHS canceled mid-year exams and fall semester finals this month to capture the instructional days lost to our Hurricane Harvey closure.
Today through Wednesday, December 20--which would have been exam days--are regular school days with a 3:15 p.m. dismissal and may include unit tests, writing assignments, and quizzes.
Dec. 18:  World Languages Unit Test
Dec. 19: History/Social Sciences Unit Test
Dec. 20: Math/Computer Science Unit Test
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.

Grades Posted - Grades for the 2nd Quarter will be posted on January 9 at noon via EHS Parent Central/My Backpack.

December Notes from College Counseling

The College Counseling offices have moved! While we will miss being in the Convent with the administration and staff, we are blessed to move into our spacious new offices on the second floor above Crum Gym in the old weight room. Please come by to visit us!

Sophomores and Juniors - PSAT scores were released on Tuesday, December 12. You should have received an email directly from College Board. For more information on how to understand your scores or to link your College Board account to Khan Academy for test preparation, please check out the videos posted on Counseling Connections under the tab, PSAT Information.

Worried about the cost of 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. Some schools require the 2018-2019 CSS/Financial Aid Profile (found here), which is available now. For detailed information, please visit our "Paying for College" tab in Counseling Connections.
Parents of the Class of 2019—Save the date for the upcoming College Night for the Class of 2019 on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in Hildebrand Athletic Center, Alumni Room (3rd floor of the new building).

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

Last Call for EHS Christmas Merchandise!

Visit the Campus Store before December 20 for popular EHS-branded items that make great holiday gifts. Popular choices include Tervis tumblers, EHS ornaments, stocking stuffers, fleece blankets, and blue-and-white beanies.  The store is open during school hours. #KnightsStandOut

Photo Orders Due by January 5

Individual school photographs are online for purchase through Friday, January 5, 2018.

1. Visit the following Website:
   https://www.alanrossphotographer.com/Episinstr.html
   
2. Read the instructions/information provided by the photographer.
3. Click on the "Episcopal School Portraits Click To View" link at the bottom of the page.
4. Click "Open Gallery" button (bottom right of page).
5. Enter your e-mail address and the password: EHS17
6. Click "Open Gallery" again and Navigate to the grade/photos you would like to favorite or add to cart/buy. Follow the on-screen prompts and complete your purchase via the Website.
   

For the safety and privacy of our students, we have provided a passwords so that only parents will be able to view the photographs.

If you have any questions, please contact Cyndi Boren, Administrative Assistant to the Deans, at 713-512-3482 or cboren@ehshouston.org.