DeBakey PTO Newsletter

November 06, 2022

• Important Upcoming Dates
• HISD Schools and Offices - Closed Monday, Nov 07
• PTO Meeting - Nov 08
• Spirit Night - Nov 09
• REMINDER: Drop off and Pickup Procedures
• Student Spotlight
• Important Dates for College Preparation
• Odds and Ends
  • NHS Induction - Nov 10
  • Need Help with College Applications?
  • K-Cup Pod Drive for Teachers
  • Picture Day - Nov 29/30
  • HISD Spotlight on DeBakey HSHP

• Nov 07 -HISD Schools and Offices Closed
• Nov 08 - PTO Meeting - MS Teams
• Nov 09 - Spirit Night @ Lubys - 1727 Old Spanish Trail
• Nov 10 - National Honor Society Induction
• Nov 11 - Report Card Day

Thank you for making the monthly Spirit Nights such a great success this year! Please join us on November 9th at Luby's from 4-8 pm for the next one. Dine in or take out and no need to print the ticket below, just mention it's for DeBakey and Luby's will make a 15% donation to the PTO. 

Invite your family and friends to participate as well and get a home cooked meal, with no cooking involved, while supporting a great cause.

This is an important reminder to please follow the official drop off and pickup procedures to ensure the safety of our students, teachers, and visitors. Safety is our greatest priority!

• Avoid making U-turns in the middle of the street. Ask your child to walk on sidewalks and through crosswalks. 
• J-walking puts  your child at risk for harm. Pull over to the curb to pick up or drop off your child. 
• Tell your child to exit your car on the passenger side. Remember, drive lanes are for vehicles.

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DeBakey student Jasmine Sidhu helped create Halloween costumes for infants in the NICU at Ben Taub.

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*Images and article courtesy of Buzz Magazines *

Do you know of a DeBakey student, teacher or administrator who should should be recognized for their recent achievement/s? Let the PTO know! We'd love to recognize their accomplishments in our weekly newsletter.

November and December are busy months for scholarship applications, financial aid, and conversations about college. Please take note of the following opportunities for your student:

• College scholarship applications:
  Applications for scholarships ranging from $500 to $50,000 are due in November and December. These are available primarily for seniors, but some allow freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to apply. Click here for a list of these scholarships.
• HISD Dream Summit on Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hattie Mae White:
  The Dream Summit is a half-day event featuring a college and community resource fair, breakout sessions, and other college exploration activities in English and Spanish. All HISD DREAMers, DACA recipients, visa holders, permanent residents, refugees, and asylum grantees along with their parents are cordially invited to attend this event. Click here for more information.
• Money for college:
  To be eligible for the most financial aid money, submit your financial aid application by January 15, 2023. To get started, visit studentaid.gov. If you have any questions about this process, visit your campus college center.

For more information about scholarships, financial aid, and links to academic resources like Khan Academy, go to houstonisd.org/collegereadiness or follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @HISD2College.

DeBakey High School For Health Professions PTO

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Houston TX 77030