DeBakey PTO Newsletter August 26, 2024
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- Important Upcoming Dates
- School News
- The Week Ahead!
- Senior Forum
- Tuesday, August 27 @ 5:30 pm
- Club Exhibition
- Cycle 1 - Midpoint
- Senior Class Photos (Class of 2025)
- Class Dues (2025)
- EF Tours
- Updated Uniform Policy
- PTO Uniform Store Updates
- Scrub backorders
- PTO meeting calendar
- Attention Parents: Fundraiser
- Attention Students: Interest Meetings
- Teacher Appreciation
- Reminder: Student Volunteer Requirements
- Counselor's Corner
- VIPS applications
- Parking Agreement
- Arrivals and Departures
- Bus Riders
- Additional Resources
- Grade Tracker
- Canvas
- HISD Connect Code
- School Messenger
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Aug 27 - Senior Forum (Virtual) 5:30-6:30 pm
- Aug 30 - Club Exhibition
- Aug 30 - Cycle 1 Midpoint
- Sept 2 - Labor Day (No School)
- Sept 3 - Teacher PD (No School)
- Sept 4 - Open House 6:00-8:00 pm
- Sept 10 - Junior Forum (Virtual) 5:30-6:30 pm
- Sept 10 - First (virtual) PTO meeting of the year
- Sept 12 - Sophomore Forum (Virtual) 5:30-6:30 pm
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The Week Ahead! - Monday, August 26 (C day)
- Tuesday, August 27 (A day)
- Lunch, Student Council Officer Interest Meeting for Freshmen, room 148
- 5:30 pm - Senior Forum (virtual)
- Wednesday, August 28 (B day)
- Thursday, August 29 (A Day)
- 3:30 pm - Leadership Conference (Make-up)
- Student ID for freshmen during World Geography
- CANCELLED - Freshman Forum
- Friday, August 30 (B day)
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SENIOR FORUM - THIS TUESDAY! Seniors and their parents. Don't forget that the Senior Forum is this Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 5:30pm. This is a virtual meeting on the Class of 2025 TEAMS page. Parents, please have your student share the link with you. We regret to inform freshmen and their parents that the Freshmen Forum has been postponed to a later date. We will update you as soon as we have a definitive date. |
Club Exhibition - This Friday!!!
This Friday we will host a Club Exhibition for students to explore all that DeBakey's clubs and school organizations have to offer. We encourage students to seek out clubs or organizations that will feed their passion and provide them with opportunities to find new interests, friendship, and opportunities. From culture to science, debate to dance, there’s something for everyone. Explore clubs on health & medicine, robotics, business & finance, animal welfare, sports, and more. Get involved, find your passion, and make a difference!!!
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Cycle 1 - Midpoint This Friday, August 30th is the deadline for all assignments to be completed & submitted to teachers for Cycle 1 progress reports. This is a mid-cycle report informing parents of their student's grade prior to the end of the Cycle 1. Remember that the semester average is composed of cycles 1-3, each counting 30% with the final making up 10%. Now is the time for parents and their student to discuss their academic success. There is still time for this grade to go up. Students, look at your assignments and reflect on whether you neglected to turn in homework or project, did you fail a quiz? Make a strategy for how you can raise your course average in the next few weeks. Start by referring to your class syllabus and see if there is anything you can do to raise this grade. Do not ask your teachers to give you points, that's not how things work. But don't be afraid to ask your teachers if a retake or redo is possible. Student's not earning a passing grade may be placed in a mid-day tutorial session in an effort to provide them with the support they need to be successful in their classes. Attendance of mid-day tutorial is mandatory. Additionally, parents can check HISDConnect (PowerSchool)to follow their child's daily grades and progress. |
Contacts and Resources - Your child's teacher for specific grades
- Dean Shargey, Dean of Instruction
- Grade Tracker - Track your own grades (accessible to students logged into Google Chrome using their HISD credentials)
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Senior Photos (Class of 2025) A reminder to Seniors that they must take their senior pictures with Prestige Photography at their studios! SCHEDULE YOUR SUMMER APPOINTMENT NOW! You have TWO options: See the attached handouts to sign up with Prestige Photography for one of their two locations: 1). Katy Studio: 2501 SOUTH MASON RD. SUITE 210 KATY TX 77450 2). Houston/Willowbrook Studio: 18730 Tomball Parkway Suite B Houston TX 77070 CREATE YOUR PROFILE AND SCHEDULE YOUR IN-STUDIO APPOINTMENT AT, LOCAL.PRESTIGEPORTRAITS.COM FOR SCHEDULING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL: 877-244-9873 OPTION 2, THEN OPTION 1
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Class of 2025!!! THE CLASS OF 2025 FEES/DUES ARE $350.00 AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE RISE IN COST OF LIVING . THE FEES WILL INCLUDE GRADUATION EXPENSES SUCH AS CAPS & GOWNS, DIPLOMA COVERS, STOLES AND PERHAPS THE GRADUATE PROM TICKET. CLASS OF 2025 FIELD TRIP EXPENSE MAY BE AN EXTRA COST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. ROHINI VARGHESE, RVARGHES@HOUSTONISD.ORG (can be made in payments) Pay Class Dues here! |
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Class of 2026!!! THE CLASS OF 2026 DUES ($350) CAN BE PAID IN PAYMENTS AS LOW AS $25 ON SCHOOL PAY. DON'T MISS OUT ON ANY IMPORTANT EVENTS NEXT YEAR! MAKE A PAYMENT TODAY. REFER ANY QUESTIONS TO DR. BIELAMOWICZ: MBIELAMO@HOUSTONISD.ORG Pay Class Dues here! |
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As part of our ongoing commitment to preparing our students for careers in healthcare, we are adding a medical professional uniform requirement. The medial professional uniform or scrubs, will be required by all students in grades 9-12, however each grade level has been assigned a different color, to be worn for the duration of their time at DeBakey. All students must wear their scrub uniform on the day they attend their health science class. Students may choose to wear their regular uniform or scrubs on other days. The PTO will support this initiative through their uniform sales. This information will be made available soon. Additional information will be included in an email. We believe this change will further enhance our school’s mission to provide a rigorous and professional education in the healthcare field. From the student handbook: Medical Professional Scrubs (MPS) Uniform Students must wear their MPS Uniform on days they attend their Health Science classes. Students may wear the standard uniform on days they do not attend a Health Science class. MPS Uniform: Will be available to purchase from PTO Uniform Store
Shoes | Non-Canvas, skid/slip-resistant tennis shoes | All White, including laces | Lab Coats* (juniors and seniors) | - Short length, all white with blue embroidered DeBakey logo on the left, pressed
| All white with embroidered DeBakey Logo | Other Requirements | For Rotations, the following industry standards will apply: - Nails - natural without polish. Acrylic, gel, powder, press on nails not accepted.
- Hair - Must be pulled back away from face. Hair longer than neck or in face should be tied back with a hair tie or band. No bandanas, bows, or large hair accessories.
- Makeup - No heavy makeup including false eye lashes or extensions
- Perfume/cologne - None
- Jewelry - No dangling or large jewelry and no facial piercings.
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| PTO Uniform Store Updates All teachers have been notified of scrubs and PE shirt backorders, therefore students will not be penalized for not having scrubs. However, they will be expected to wear the regular school uniform. - Uniforms
- Scrubs
Top - Short Sleeve top in the correct size for the student and designated color for their class.
- Student ID must be clipped to the top or on a lanyard.
- A white cotton, long sleeve tunic may be worn under the uniform top.
- Pants
- Coordinating pants (full length) of the same color and the correct size for the student.
Please consider Volunteering for Uniform Store! Click Here to Sign up! Adults should be VIPS background check cleared. Use this site to apply if you have not already done so: For VIPS clearance click here!
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Scrub and Uniform Updates I have an update from the PTO regarding the status of the medical (scrub) and regular uniforms. Our parent volunteers are working hard to ensure students get what they need to comply with the uniform dress code, including additional distribution days during this week. That said, some Navy & Royal blue scrubs and lab coat sizes and some regular uniform items are still on backorder. Families with these orders will be notified when the items arrive, either this week or next week. Distribution of regular uniform will take place on Monday and Friday, except for Junior Ciel blue, which will have its own special day on Wednesday. Students are responsible for picking up their orders. I will have additional information in the email to follow. Date & Time | Distribution of | Mon Aug 26 @ both Lunches | Uniform and Scrub Pickups* (Except for Junior Ceil Blue) | Wed Aug 28 @ both Lunches | Special Junior Ceil Blue Scrub Pickup Only! | Fri Aug 30 @ both Lunches | Uniform and Scrub Pickups* |
*Some Navy & Royal Blue scrubs & lab coats sizes + some regular uniform items are still on backorder. Families with these orders will be notified when the items arrive this week or next week. |
Contacts and Resources
Students will not face dress code discipline while scrubs are out of stock. |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for PTO meetings |
| PTO MEETINGS 2023-2024 Join us to learn more about what the PTO is doing to help our school and get involved! All meetings will be at 6:30 pm. - Sept 10 virtual
- Oct 8 virtual
- Nov 12 in person
- Jan 14 virtual
- Feb 11 virtual
- March 18 virtual
- April 8 in person
- May 13 virtual
More information will be shared as we get closer to each date. |
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Teacher Appreciation Please help us stock our teacher and staff lounges to keep them energized and motivated!
Click here to help!
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| Reminder: Student Volunteer Requirements REMINDER: Every DeBakey student must have at least 100 community service to graduate with a DeBakey diploma. Remember, colleges look at the community service and how you give back to your community when choosing a candidate to accept into their school. The summer time is a great chance to get caught up and to give back to the community.
Guidelines for Community Service Hours >> Volunteer Opportunities in Houston >> |
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From the Counselor's Corner |
Time to Renew Your VIPS application! Parents and Guardians, it's that time of year! Even if you have been VIPS approved in the past, you must renew your application and be approved each year. You must be VIPS approved to volunteer in any capacity at any HISD school. Please apply now so you are ready when the volunteer opportunity arises! Register for VIPS approval here! |
Arrivals and Departures Don't forget to brush up on Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures! If you are new to DeBakey - and even if you are returning - please watch this video to reacquaint yourself with our DeBakey carpool procedures to keep everything running smoothly this school year.
*No parking on Pressler! *Enter on Pressler (heading southbound); you may not approach northbound and take a left into the school parking lot *Follow traffic pattern once in the DeBakey parking lot *Pull into a drop off/pick up spot to let your student exit the vehicle and allow traffic to continue *Exit on Montclair side *Please watch for pedestrians!
Parents dropping off or picking up their students must be familiar with the procedures we have in place (video). Students are expected to be in their seats by 7:55 am every day. Be advised that students that accumulate excessive tardies may see a reduction in their conduct. Again, we want students to in their class to minimize interruptions to their teacher's instructional flow but also to maximize the learning in their class.
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Contacts and Resources Ms. Alexander - Assistant Principal, Student's last name A-L Ms. Tapia - Assistant Principal, Student's last name M-Z |
Parking Agreement Student drivers are required to have a parking tag to use the front lot. The parking fee is $75. Students wishing to secure a spot will report to the main office with their Texas-issued driver's license, license plate number, and proof of insurance in the first week of school. Please note that violations of the student code of conduct may result in loss of parking privileges. The follow-up email will contain the required form with additional information. <> | - Ms. Alexander - Assistant Principal, Student's last name A-L
- Ms. Tapia - Assistant Principal, Student's last name M-Z
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Bus Riders This item is for our bus riders. I will be sending a follow up email with a link to a map (list of bus stops) and form for students that rely on bus transportation. If you have not received information from HISD about your bus route or have another concern about transportation, please call 713-613-3040 and/or complete this form. Ms. Jafferali, Magnet Coordinator Ms. Lopez, Magnet Office Clerk
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