Coming tomorrow! The tradition continues with a virtual twist - Mark your calendars for December 8 at 6:00 p.m. to view this year's virtual Advent Chapel. Follow along with the carols and readings in the comfort of your own home. All students are expected to tune in and participate in this annual School tradition. To access Advent Chapel this year:
Please share with your friends and family! Our wider community may also join us for Advent Chapel through the website link: www.EHSHouston.org/ADVENT.
We're Almost Home for the Holidays! Semester exams will be given as usual the week of December 14-18. Tutorials begin this Friday, December 11. Please check here for the schedule. Dates for Interim Term and Senior Outreach - Both will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 5 and 6. The second semester for all students begins on Thursday, January 7. Interim Term for grades 9-11 will involve Grade Level Learning and Community Time. Daily Health Attestations - Please submit attestations by 7:45 a.m. Use Quickscreen for students -- either scan the QR Code or the Quickscreen link here -- and answer the questions. Those with yellow or red results are asked to contact our School Nurse Connie Thomas, RN, via email or at 713-512-3403. Students will not be allowed to enter campus without a green attestation result. Covid Dashboard - Review data about active Covid cases and quarantines on the Covid Dashboard. The dashboard is password-protected in Parent Central and is updated each Tuesday afternoon. Refer to our Coronavirus Quicklink details on attestations and Covid-era protocols.
Must-See Arts Pillar Events Streaming Now! EHS student-artists and talented faculty have worked hard all semester to #FindInnerGenius. Don't miss two must-see streaming events--Fall Dance Concert on-demand now and ETV Episodes to post tonight at 7:00 p.m.-- on our website: https://www.ehshouston.org/arts Also, Studio Arts announces winners of the Fall Art Exhibit on December 9. Be sure to check our news and social media for results.
Together, Let's Light Up the Knight on February 19! "Nothing can dim the light that shines from within"- Maya Angelou Auction Underwriting - Please consider supporting EHS by Underwriting. Register online. Gift Card and Item Drive! – Do you have a gift card, restaurant certificate, talent to share, tickets, or a vacation home? Click here to donate an item.
College Counseling Brings Joy to the Journey Applying to UT Austin or Texas A&M? - Their application deadlines have been extended to Tuesday, December 15. Don't wait until then to push submit, as you will want access to your portal page to finish up the last items necessary for your application to be complete. Parents and Guardians of Juniors (Class of 2022) - Did you miss our "Conversations with College Counseling" event? Please view it here. PSAT Information - Scores will be available online tomorrow, December 8. If you do not yet have a College Board account, you can create one by clicking here. Paper copies of score reports will be sent directly to EHS and mailed home to families. If you have any questions regarding the PSAT, please email Associate Director of College Counseling Hope Young. 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. Information on many topics can always be found on our Counseling Connections page.
Choices: 12/9 Webinar Focuses on Body Image Join fellow parents on Wednesday, December 9, at noon for our sixth Parent Forum held through Teams Live. The presentation will explore "Food and Body Positivity" with Catherine Ruscitti, PsyD, Clinical Director of Eating Recovery Center. To attend, you will need a computer, iPad, or cell phone. Click the link below on the date and time. We look forward to having you there virtually and discussing this important topic. To access the presentation: https://bit.ly/ehsparentforum6
The Online Campus Store is Sleighin' It! Looking for the ideal holiday gift for your perfect Knight? This year, the Online Campus Store has everything from comfy loungewear to killer workout gear that's sure to please any fan of EHS. Don't miss the new curated gift section. Happy shopping!
NHS Sock Drive Runs Through December 9 Our third annual EHS-NHS Annual Sock Sale benefits the Houston homeless at The Beacon, a local shelter. Students, parents, and faculty and staff can participate in this contactless event using the GoogleForm Link or the QR Code on the campus monitors.
Big Moments: Order 2020 Student Formal Photos Commemorate this historic year with an order of your student's formal photo. Contact Alan Ross Photographer this week to order.
Featured News & Upcoming Events Show airs Sunday, December 6, at noon ET. Beautiful 30-minute service features choirs, acolytes, and readers. While zone counter contests will continue, the SPC tournaments scheduled to be held in Houston in February have been canceled. Formal debates and fun games keep class buzzing.
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