Manvel HS eNews

Good Afternoon Mav Nation,

I want to take a moment to reassure my Maverick students, staff and families that safety is my number 1 priority as your principal. It is disheartening but a harsh reality that we live in a world that we all have concerns about our loved ones returning home daily.

I want each of my students and staff members to feel safe when they enter MHS. I had the opportunity to speak with students, parents and staff members and want to provide some insight to help ease everyone's mind.

The lockdown drill conducted on Thursday, 9/26 was a scheduled drill. All schools in the state of Texas are required by law to conduct a variety of safety drills including a lockdown drill each semester. All safety drills were scheduled before school began and were placed on the MHS All staff calendar. All staff members have access to this calendar. It was brought to my attention that some staff members were unclear that we were having a drill, causing worry and concern in the classroom. I will make sure when the next drill occurs all staff members are on the same page to limit stress and anxiety among our students.

The parent letter that went out to families Thursday afternoon was in response to a Facebook post in a neighborhood group refencing a screenshot of a text telling students not to come to school on Friday as there would be a shooting 5th period. The purpose of the parent letter was to inform families that Campus Administration and Alvin ISD Police were aware of the social media post and that the claim was unfounded.

I write this letter to ask for your partnership in three areas:

1. If you or your student every have a concern about safety or receive news of a possible threat to our campus, please reach out to myself (via phone: 281-245-2232 or email) and Alvin ISD police (281-331-2320) immediately. I thank the parents, students and staff members that contacted me and our police on Thursday.

2. Please speak with your students about the importance of not making jokes about school threats and to be mindful of what they post on social media as they can have adverse affects. Verbal and written threats can result in criminal charges.

3. Please talk with your students to see if they are stressed or have concerns. Often times students bottle their feelings in and need to be able to express themselves in a safe environment to their parents. Talk with your sons and daughters as they need the guidance of older, wiser adults to understand how to process complex situations such as violence in schools. They can also speak with a counselor or administrator on campus.

Thank you for continued partnership as it truly takes a village to ensure the success of each of our Mavericks.

Sincerely,

Jamie Baldwin, Principal

Manvel High School will be holding a voter Registration Drive on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

As a high school principal, it is my duty to provide eligible high school students with the opportunity to register to vote under Section 13.046(a) of the Texas Election Code.

Notice to High School Students or Employees Registering to Vote

If you did not purchase a package on or prior to underclass picture day, you can log in at http://cady.com/orderphotos to view and order your 2024-2025 school pictures today!

Missed the original picture day or want to retake your picture, no worries, CADY will be back on campus 10/24!

A friendly reminder that GPA waivers are due October 11th. Completed forms need to be turned in to Associate Principal, Mark McMahon.

The waiver option allows students who receive an “A” (90-100) average in a qualifying elective course to request that it be converted to a “pass” grade. Pass/Fail grades are NOT included in the student’s grade point average.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter at Texas A&M University invites all high school juniors and seniors interested in learning about the Texas A&M College of Engineering to register for the 49th Annual SWE High School Conference, Dragons: Riders of Aggieland!

The SWE High School Conference will be held Friday, January 24th through Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. During the conference, students will participate in innovative STEM design challenges, classroom and lab tours, and a college fair with the various departments of the College of Engineering. In addition, students will learn about the Texas A&M admissions process and Aggie traditions.

To attend this conference, there is a required registration fee of $50 for students and $30 for parents and teachers. Registration payment for the Texas A&M University SWE High School Conference is available NOW on the SWE TAMU website: www.swetamu.com/high-school-conference. Registration will close on Sunday, December 15th, 2024. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after Sunday, December 22nd, 2024.

NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS) application is now open! HAS is an authentic learning experience for Texas high school juniors to engage with NASA’s mission to become the next generation of Artemis explorers. Students learn different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) related fields of study they might want to pursue in college. Following a series of online lessons, all students who pass the online experience are invited to attend five-day summer Moonshot virtual experience. Selected students plan a team-based Artemis themed mission to Moon and Mars with the guidance from NASA scientists and engineers. Both the online and summer portions are free to students. Students from top teams from each Moonshot week will be invited to a residential experience at Johnson Space Center.

Online application window for students is August 26 through October 16, 2024.

Visit our website at: www.nasa.gov/has

If you have any questions, please contact us at jsc-has@mail.nasa.gov. Students can contact NASA STEM Gateway Helpdesk at hq-nasa-stem-gateway@mail.nasa.gov for application assistance.

Discover an extraordinary opportunity for your students at the Texas Academy at Lamar University! This program offers top-performing 11th and 12th-grade students the chance to complete their final two years of high school on a university campus on scholarship.

At Texas Academy, students immerse themselves in the full college experience ahead of their peers. They attend college courses full-time and can actively engage in University Student Organizations, participate in Faculty-sponsored Research, and enjoy Intramural Sports. The possibilities are limitless.

Each student's degree plan is customized for their selected major pathway. Our ultimate goal is for them to complete their core requirements by graduation, enabling a smooth transition into their chosen college. Graduates of Texas Academy are considered First-Time Incoming Freshmen, making them eligible for all FTIC scholarships at their next university.

We have attached a flyer for you, and hope that you will share it with any prospective students that come to mind. If you have any questions about our program, or would like for us to come and visit with your students, please email us at texas.academy@lamar.edu.

For more information about the Texas Academy at Lamar University, please visit our website linked below, or come to our Preview Day on October 5th!

1) How to get a Permit

a) The Student must be clear of fines/fees/parking tickets or Special Circumstances present.

b) Fill out the Student Vehicle Registration form

2) What Information is Required

a) Driver’s License

b) Copy of insurance for the vehicle being driven with the student listed as a driver on the policy.

c) Completed form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

d) License plate or temporary plate number of the vehicle.

e) Signed and dated drug testing consent form.

f) Fee: $25.00

CADY allows seniors to take pictures on campus (Senior Roadshow) or take custom pictures in their studios located at:

Houston

11340 Richmond Ave.

Houston, TX 77082

The Woodlands

9186 Six Pines Dr #150

Spring, TX 77380

The stats as of 9/28/2024:

Seniors Photographed: 214

Seniors Scheduled to be photographed: 120

Seniors not Scheduled to be photographed: 194

Remaining Road Show Dates:

• 10/31/2024 (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
• 11/12/2024 (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)

It is important for student to arrive to school on time. Students not in class by 7:20 AM will be sent to a tardy kiosk and marked late. Students are late if they are not in class before the bell rings each period.

Students are let into the building at 6:50 AM and students are dismissed to 1st period at 7:12 AM.

Students need to be in dress code everyday. Here are a few reminders:

1. Hair must be a natural color
2. Tights may ONLY be worn UNDERNEATH school appropriate shorts, skirts, pants, or dresses
3. Tights with a T-shirt is not acceptable.
4. Dresses, shorts, skirts and shorts should not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
5. Tennis skirts are NOT in dress code
6. Holes/Frays in the shorts, skirts, pants and jeans can be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
7. Crop Tops and Tied up T-shirts are against the Dress Code. Students mid sections should be covered at all times
8. Hats, hoods or any other type of head covering should not be worn in the building
9. Sandals must have a back strap, slides are not in the student dress code

The MHS FUTURE TEACHERS are loving their teaching and coaching internships! I am proud of these amazing students who are teaching 3 days per week in grade levels Pre-K through high school. All students have learned so very much already! Senior, London Johnson, teaches Kindergarten at Don Jeter Elementary and is being showcased for Workforce Development Month.