Bear News
Parent Edition - November 2021
Parents and Students,
This school year is going by so fast. I cannot believe it is already November. Please continue to work hard and create a positive legacy in everything you do. I know each of you will be excited for the upcoming holidays. Please make sure to monitor your grades and continue to do your “Personal Best.” You are all wonderful students that work hard and continue to amaze me on a daily basis!
Mrs. Stacey Barber
October Teacher of the Month - Ms. Stephanie Gonzalez
Our October Teacher of the Month is science and math teacher, Ms. Gonzalez. She has worked hard to plan for teach 2 different curricula and is rocking both! Ms. Gonzalez brings new ideas and resources to the Science team, and is an asset to the departments she is a part of. She always has a smile on her face and is ready to pitch in and help where ever needed! We are so happy to have her as part of our BHI family!
October Teaching Assistant of the Month - Ms. Irene Flores
Our October Paraprofessional of the Month is Ms. Flores. Ms. Flores works closely with our ESL students. She has a great rapport with the students she serves and has a genuine desire to help. She looks out for their best interests; assisting where needed and ensuring that they are comfortable. Thanks for all you do, Ms. Flores!
October Student of the Month
Jesse Alvarado - 7th Grade
Kevin Martinez - 8th Grade
Canned Food Drive
Canned Food Drive
· Bear Co will be collecting canned foods for the needy before Thanksgiving Break.
· During this time, students will be able to bring cans in to eliminate main detention days. Students may bring 2 cans or $1.00 to take one day of main detention away.
· All students and teachers are encouraged to participate in this wonderful way to give those ones in need.
· The Homeroom?Mentor class that collects the most cans will win a pizza party!
· If we collect 1000 cans, we will have a sweatpants and slides day on November 18th.
Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament
· Beverly Hills is a Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament Host Site. This is a huge high school basketball tournament that is hosted by the Pasadena Education Foundation.
· The students will have the opportunity to see some of the basketball games on Thursday, November 18th and Friday, November 19th.
· The students will be able to purchase tickets for $2.00 if they have all passing grades on their 2nd six weeks report card and have not received ISC, GC, or suspension during the 2nd six weeks.
We will have 5 games the students can attend. Tickets will be sold during lunches.
Thursday, November 18th: 9:00, 12:00, 1:30
Friday, November 19th: 12:00, 1:30
Veterans Day Breakfast
· Please join us for a breakfast reception to honor our current or former military friends and family
· Thursday, November 11th 7:40-8:30am in the BHI Library.
· Please see the flier for more information.
3rd Six Weeks Incentive
The dance ticket will be $2.00 or 5 Bear Bucks. The ticket will include non-standardized dress plus slides for the day.
School of Choice Visits - CTHS / ECHS
ECHS and CTHS (8th grade Students)
The Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School is a school of choice high school for students in grades 9-12 in the Pasadena Independent School District. Students from all PISD intermediate and high school campuses are welcome to apply to CTHS and select a career and technical education pathway from over twenty different program offerings. Many of these pathways provide the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized certification. Students from CTHS will be provided industry-standard training using industry-standard equipment in preparation for future career pathways. We strive to provide unique educational experiences for all students in order to prepare them for continuation into post high school education at both the college and university level, as well as outstanding training and preparation for those students selecting to enter the workforce directly upon high school graduation.
Early College High Schools provide students with a seamless pathway from high school to college. Students take college courses, along with their high school classes, which give them the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate Degree from San Jacinto College. In ECHS, students begin taking two college classes in ninth grade and progress by taking more college classes each year. By their senior year, most students are nearly finished with their high school requirements and are ready to focus on a full college schedule. Pasadena ISD ECHS is a school within a school model, which means that freshmen and sophomores take their college classes on the comprehensive high school campus, and juniors and seniors take classes at San Jacinto College.
BHI's Next Saturday School will be Saturday, November 13th.
Bus Routes for Saturday School
Important Dates This Month:
Friday, November 5th - Report Cards
Tuesday, November 9th - Credit by Exam for Spanish
Thursday, November 11th - 7:40 - 8:30 Veteran's Day Parent Event (Library)
Saturday, November 13th - 9:00-12:00 Saturday School (BHI)
Tuesday, November 16th - Spelling Bee (MPR)
Thursday, November 18th - Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament (Alternate Bell Schedule)
Friday, November 19th - Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament (Alternate Bell Schedule)
Wednesday, December 1st - Parent Luncheon (Gym) / Progress Reports
Reminders:
· The end of the 2nd six weeks was Friday, October 29th.
· Report Cards will be distributed to all students on Friday, November 5th.
· Tutoring, Tutoring, Tutoring….make sure that you are keeping up with your grades!
· Parents, please set up a conference with any teacher if you have concerns with your child’s grades.