Originally delivered on 7/23/2023 4:00 pm

SUBJECT: DeBakey PTO Newsletter - July 23, 2023

DeBakey PTO

DeBakey PTO Newsletter

July 23, 2023

abbreviated summer issue


In This Issue
  • Important Upcoming Dates
  • Sign up to continue to receive newsletter
  • School News
    • Volleyball Clinic Registration
    • Viper Camp
    • Laptop Distribution
    • Summer Assignments
    • 10th Grade AP World History
    • Senior Class Photos (Class of 2024)
    • PTO Uniform Store Updates
    • PTO meeting calendar
  • Odds and Ends
    • VIPS application
    • Reminder: Student Volunteer Requirements
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES


  • Aug 3 & 8  - Girls' Volleyball Clnic
  • Aug 10-11 - Viper Camp
  • Aug 11 & 14 - Prestige Photos on campus for senior photos
  • Aug 15 & 18 - Boys' Volleyball Clinic
  • August 21-25 - Laptop Distribution
  • Aug 28 - first day of school
  • Sept 4 - Labor Day, school holiday
  • Sept 12 - first (virtual) PTO meeting of year


Sign up for this Newsletter (again!)

This newsletter is distributed through "Membership Toolkit" which requires all members to update their information each summer. 

Please take 2 minutes to update your information so you will continue to receive this newsletter throughout the school year. 


Update your membership info here

Volleyball Clinic Registration is Open

Girls & Boys Volleyball Clinic is now open for all grade levels. 

 Information on tryouts coming shortly. 

Girls Clinic will be August 3rd and 8th. Click here to register for girls!

Boys' Clinic will be August 15th and 18th. Click here to register for boys!

You must register using the appropriate google form to attend.


VIPER CAMP


Viper Camp is a two day camp for incoming freshmen students. It will be held August 10th and 11th from 8:30 am - 2:45 pm.


Registration will be required for this event. Registration information will be shared when it is available.


Laptop Distribution

Students will be issued their HISD laptops the week of August 21st.

Freshmen distribution will be August 21st-22nd. 

More details on how to register for this distribution coming soon - stay tuned!

Summer Assignments

Summer assignments have been posted to the DeBakey HSHP website. The material is subject to change, so please be sure to check back on the website to make sure you have the latest information.

View the Summer Assignments
10th Grade AP World History

A Message from Mrs. Adcox:

Hello all,

Your summer assignment for 10th grade AP World History is attached to this email. Ms. Penny and I require this as entrance to the course. It will be due August 28th for A-Day/August 29th for B-Day and a brief quiz will be given over the contents of this assignment. Failure to complete the summer assignment by the deadline will result in your removal from AP World History. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the assignment. Thanks 


Best wishes,
Mrs. Adcox 

<< Download the Assignment >>

Senior Photos (Class of 2024)

Prestige Portraits will be the sole photographer for senior pictures for our next yearbook. They will be on the DeBakey HSHP campus on August 11 and 14 when rising seniors can take photos with a drape or tuxedo.

If you cannot attend either of those days, you may schedule at the Prestige Portrait office in Sugar Land. A flyer with details is listed below. When you schedule at the Prestige studio, you have a wider selection of backdrops and poses.

The yearbook photo deadline is October 14th.


<< View their flyer for more information >>

PTO Uniform Store Updates

Don't forget to order uniforms so your student is ready for school!

Special In-Person Sale during Laptop Pick-up Week:   August 21-25!

  • There will be a special in-person sale scheduled during laptop pickup which is in August prior to school at DeBakey. Dates are August 21 - 25, times are TBD.  Uniform orders placed online in the summer can be picked up, and all uniforms will be on display for purchase during this week.

 

  •  There will be no uniform in-person sales during Viper Camp. You may consider placing an online order and picking up during the in-person sale held during laptop pickup on August 21 - 25.


  • Important Note: the Uniform Store will be selling scrubs for Juniors and Seniors


Visit the PTO Uniform Store here


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 6:30 pm - 8 pm.

  • Sept 12 virtual
  • Oct 10 virtual
  • Nov 14 in person
  • Dec 12 virtual, Home for the Holidays edition
  • Jan 9 virtual
  • Feb 13 in person
  • March 19 virtual
  • April 9 virtual
  • May 14 in person, vote on new PTO board

More information will be shared as we get closer to each date.


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!

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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