Reminders from Principal Kim Randolph re: Absences, Attestations, and GLD Meeting Recordings We've enjoyed great weather, outdoor lunches, sports competitions, and dynamic in-person classes at EHS. Below please find a few reminders from Principal Kim Randolph to help us continue #KnightStrong.
Non-Covid Absences - Several parents have asked if their students can switch to remote learning during absences for general illnesses. Read the answer from Principal Randolph here.
Grade Level Dean Meetings - If you were unable to tune in last Wednesday night for your student's Grade Level Dean virtual meeting, you can find the recording on our website's Grade Level Deans page.
Refer to our Coronavirus Quicklink details on attestations and Covid-era protocols.
Special Schedule for 10/6 - Senior ACT To accommodate this on-campus test for seniors, tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, will be a virtual at-home day for students, and Wednesday, October 7, will be a normal in-person Tuesday schedule. Seniors registered for the School Day ACT will be the only students on campus on Tuesday, October 6.
Annual Fund Soars Close to Final Goal! Thank you Knights! We exceeded our 650 gifts goal for the #AlwaysEHS Giving Day by receiving 725. Your participation helped us capture $72,000 in matching gift funds for the school. If you have not yet donated, please show your support with a gift! A new matching gift challenge has been made for you if you make a gift by Friday, October 16. Consider $37 or more in honor of EHS's 37 years and a donor will match donations to $37,000! Please make a gift or pledge or text AlwaysEHS to 41444. Questions: Contact Margaret Young myoung@ehshouston.org or 713-512-3600.
Welcome Wendy Todd to Nursing Staff To better serve the health of students, faculty, and staff this year, the School welcomes Wendy Todd, RN, to work with School Nurse Connie Thomas, RN, in the School Clinic. Todd is a registered nurse, and most recently served as a school nurse at PSJA Memorial High School in Alamo, Texas. "As a school nurse from a campus with 1,800 students and a district that implemented contact tracing and followed all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, I will make sure that all students are taking the best care and be as safe as possible," she says. Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns.
Support Network Helps Students and Families Navigating the hills and valleys of high school can be tricky. EHS places a high value on creating a support network for our students and families facing difficulties or spiritual or emotional challenges. Find more than 15 staffers--from chaplains to deans and mental health counselors--eager to support you here.
Parent Forum: History Teacher Kerry Hofmeister Delves Into Pandemics on October 7 Please join us on Wednesday, October 7, at noon for our third Parent Forum held through Teams Live. The presentation will explore "Pandemics in the Modern Age" with Kerry Hofmeister, history teacher here at Episcopal High School. To attend, you will need a computer, iPad, or cell phone and then click the link below on the date and time. We look forward to having you there virtually and discussing this important topic. Link: http://bit.ly/ParentForum3
Rest Up, Seniors: Tomorrow's the On-Campus Senior ACT Seniors Registered for School ACT - Please come rested and prepared for the ACT this Tuesday, October 6. Bring pencils and a calculator with you, along with any outerwear to keep you warm as those gyms can get cold. Please check in a the 7:30 a.m. at your assigned locations. For details, refer to the email from Ms. Hope Young. ACT Science Prep - Seniors who are taking tomorrow's ACT can get some quick science prep from Science teacher Beverly Rutledge. Email College Counselor Monica Lopez asap, if you are interested. Juniors and Junior Parents - As you can imagine, our office has been busily working with the senior class. However, we know that many of you have questions. Please read our Junior Guidelines. We hope this will give you a better understanding of what to expect this fall. Senior and Junior Parents - Join education expert Jeffrey Selingo as he shares his insights on the complex world of college admissions in a Q&A with Parish Episcopal Head of School Dave Monaco on Wednesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m. Please register here.
Private Music Lessons Inspire New Passions Is your student looking for a fun activity that will enrich his or her life? EHS offers on-campus private student lessons in piano, voice, strings, guitar, woodwinds, brass, and more. Master teachers from the Houston area are eager to take on new students. Students who are interested should contact Music Program Coordinator Grant Gould.
Featured News Field hockey and girls volleyball earned big wins over Duchesne last week. Students Excited to Dine Outdoors with Friends Read the Knight Times Online and get ready for the printed September issue in person.
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