The year is almost half way over! Our students have worked so hard this year, especially considering the effects of the last year and a half. I'm so proud of them, and I've enjoyed getting to know them this semester.

I know that everyone is looking forward to some rest and relaxation over the upcoming holidays. However your family spends Thanksgiving, I hope your student enjoys some well-deserved time off.

William Kelly

(picture is from last summer in Creede, Colorado)

The Academy students are going to create a digital "library" of audio/video read-alouds for our feeder elementary schools!

Here's how it works:

• Feeder librarians are sending picture and chapter books to the Academy office.
• ASHP students will "check out a book" from the Academy office and pick up instructions for creating the audio/video book.
• ASHP students will record themselves reading chapter books to create an audio version.
• ASHP students will create a PowerPoint of the scanned pages of the picture books, and then record themselves reading the book aloud on zoom with the pictures as the virtual background to create a video read-aloud!
• These recordings will be uploaded to a google drive.
• A QR code will be created and attached to the book when it's returned to the elementary library.

Elementary students will then be able to check out books from their library and have an Academy student READ the book to/along with them!

We know that reading is fundamental to success, and are committed to promoting reading as we give back to our community!

See Mr. Kelly for details!

We are excited to see how our students did on the PSAT from October. Scores should be posted online in your CollegeBoard account on December 6.

Juniors - You should connect your new scores to your Khan Academy account and develop a plan to practice for the SAT in the Spring. When we return from Winter Break, Juniors will be able to register for the SAT to take during the school day in March. The first administration of the SAT will be FREE for Juniors!

Sophomores - You should connect your new scores to your Khan Academy account and develop a plan to practice for the PSAT next October. That will be the test that enters you into competition for National Merit Scholar status, and LOTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS!

Freshmen - You should connect your first, real PSAT scores to your Khan Academy account and develop a long-term plan to practice for the PSAT next October. You want to see progress from your 9th grade to your 10th grade years so you have the best chance at the highest score your Junior year!!!!

The holidays are a great time to research and apply for scholarships! Did you know that Mrs. Beckham in the College and Career Center does a lot of the work for you? She keeps an updated list (like the one below) for you in the College and Career Center CANVAS course.

-This is my 14 year teaching

-I teach Dual Credit Anatomy and Physiology as well as Chemistry

-I have a 2 year old son

-I went to Eastern Michigan University and earned my Bachelor of Science in biology and teaching; I later attended the University of Houston Clear Lake to earn my Masters of Science in Cell biology

-I'm originally from Livonia Michigan, outside of Detroit, and have lived in Texas for 14 years excluding a year in Boston (last year)

-My hobbies include running, reading and gardening

-1 rescue dog is a member of our family

On our website, there is now a button to a list of upcoming events that will be updated as events are scheduled. Visit https://ashp.conroeisd.net/ and click on "Exploration Credit Opportunities"

Zoom Etiquette

1. Join the meeting on time. Participants who enter the Wait Room must display their real first and last name.

2. Be courteous – no comments in the Chat feature except to post a Question for the speaker.

3. Feel free to post questions for the speaker to engage with at the end.

4. Thank the speaker.

Earn 2 credits by attending and emailing a full page summary that includes what your learned and your thoughts on the topic to Emily Marin, ehmarin@conroeisd.net

There are two more this semester. November 30 and December 7

We use Remind to send out "text messages" to our students without having to message them directly. You can receive the same messages by joining the same Remind 101 group as your student. This is not required, but is a useful way to receive quick reminders.

You can download the Remind app for your phone or sign up on the remind.com website.

To join the class your student is in, select one of these join codes based on your student's graduation year:

@ashp2022

@ashp2023

@ashp2024

@ashp2025

• November 22-26 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 14-17 - Final Exams (see schedule)
• Friday, December 17 - Early Release
• December 20 - December 31 - Winter Break
• Monday, January 3 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
• Tuesday, January 4 - Staff Development - Student Holiday
• Monday, January 17 - MLK Day - School Holiday
• Friday, January 21 - HS Science Bowl
• Thursday, January 27 - Sci:Tech Science Fair - Lone Star Convention Center
• January 27 - Mr. Kelly's Birthday
• February 6 - Ms. Dillion's Birthday
• Tuesday, February 8 - Gold Block Day (Periods 1,3,5,7)
• Wednesday, February 9 - White Block Day (Periods 2,4,5,6)
• Saturday, February 12 - HS EDC, Biotech, Math Bowl
• Friday, February 18 - School Holiday
• Monday, February 21 - School Holiday
• Friday/Saturday - February 25-26 - SEFH Regional Science Fair
• Tuesday, March 8 - Gold Block Day (Periods 1,3,5,7)
• Wednesday, March 9 - White Block Day (Periods 2,4,5,6)
• March 14-18 - Spring Break
• March 27 - Ms. Curry's Birthday
• Friday, April 15 - School Holiday
• Monday, April 18 - School Holiday
• Tuesday, April 26 - Gold Block Day (Periods 1,3,5,7)
• Wednesday, April 27 - White Block Day (Periods 2,4,5,6)
• Friday, April 29 - Senior Honor Recognition for Top 15%
• May 5 - Senior Awards Night - 6:30pm, Mims Baptist Church
• May 13 - Prom
• May 19 - Graduation
• May 24 - Dr. Han's Birthday
• June 26 - Ms. Gibala's Birthday
• July 4 - Ms. Waldrum's Birthday
• August 15 - Mr. Peterson's Birthday
• August 17 - Ms. Almanza's Birthday

The primary mission of the ASHP is to prepare students who are interested in science, mathematics, and their applications for their future success. We will provide a rigorous curriculum and diverse experiences in a scientifically-oriented learning community characterized by supportive faculty, engaged students, and involved parents. This environment will foster commitment and creativity, responsibility and respect, pride and unity, and trust and cooperation.

Email: wkelly@conroeisd.net
Website: ashp.conroeisd.net
Location: 3200 West Davis Street, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-5731
Facebook: facebook.com/ASHPCISD
Twitter: @ASHPCISD