Songwriting Project in full swing!

The SWP is in full swing. Students are meeting, writing, and performing every Tuesday. SWP will hold a concert on Tuesday, December 15th at 6:30 in the foyer of Dobie High School.

Volunteer Opportunity

Matthys Elementary is looking for student volunteers for their annual carnival. The carnival is scheduled for Friday, November 6th from 3:30 - 7:30. If you are interested in volunteering please email Mrs. McKinney at smckinney@pasadenaisd.org or stop by the college room. Mrs. McKinney needs your name and the times you can work.

College and Career Forum This Saturday!

This Saturday is the College and Career Forum at Sam Rayburn High School. This event is for all students and parents in 9th - 11th grades. There will be sessions for the students and separate sessions for the parents. It starts at 8:30 and will be over by 12:00. Hope to see you there!

Info, Info, Info

Open House Monday!!!! Find the GEAR UP table for you chance to win a college t-shirt. Also, I will be out until Thursday. If you want to register for PSAT Boot Camp you will need to do it at open house or Thursday. You will take the PSAT so you need to get the prep!

PSAT Prep

GEAR UP will be offering PSAT prep for 10th grade students on Saturday, September 26th. The cost of the class is $10 and will include lunch and a t-shirt. Spaces are limited. See Mrs. McKinney in the college room for a registration form and more information.

Open House

Open House is scheduled for Monday, September 21st at Dobie. it will begin at 6:00 and should be over by 8:00. A meeting for parents whose students participate in Pre-AP/AP courses will take place at 7:00. Make sure you stop by the GEAR UP table in cafeteria.

Back to Business

Well, school is officially back in full swing. Sports have started, the band, drill team, and cheerleaders are busy practicing and GEAR UP activities are starting once again. Here is what is coming up...

September 5 - NULITES starts
September 21 - Open House
September 26 - PSAT Prep ($10 see me for a registration form)
October 3 - Community Service Project - Armand Bayou
October 17 - College & Career Forum

In the News

http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2009/07/22/pasadena_citizen/lifestyles/072209_sj_gearup.txt

Check out this story about GEAR UP summer camp. A Dobie student made the picture!

Space School

Everyone at the Space School Graduation


At historic Mission Control


At the Mars yard


On the Level 9 tour at the NBL

Building the rover

Student Advisory Committee

Student Advisory Committee meets throughout the year planning parent meetings, working on teacher items, planning community service projects, and much more. This year we met on Thursday afternoons until 3:30. Students can join at the start of next school year.



The girls get ready to make ice cream floats for all of the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week.







Kayla, Racquel, and Kelsey get ready to present to the parents about financial aid.

Summer Camp Pictures Week 1

Summer camp is officially in full swing. Here are some pictures from the first week.

Summer's here!

Well school is officially out and we all survived the first year of high school. I can't believe the year is already over. It went by soooooo fast.

Here is what's in store for the summer:

Summer Camp - June 15 - 25
Pre-AP Field Trip - June 30
Space School - July 13 - 17
Leadership Camp - August 11
Pre-AP Field Trip - August 13

VIP Success Leadership Camp

We are having a One Day Leadership Camp on August 11th. The cost is $10 and includes the workshop, workbook, t-shirt, and lunch. Please complete the above form to register for the camp or see Mrs. McKinney for more information.

Summer Reading

Summer will be here soon. Check out our Summer Reading blog to keep updated on everything that is going on with summer reading!

http://dobiesummerreading.blogspot.com/

Summer Camp

June 15-25
Monday - Thursday
8:30 - 1:30

Only a few spots remain:
Criminal Justice - 2
Auto Technology - 1

If you would like to attend, please bring $20 to Mrs. McKinney to register.

Students Attend Duke Scholars Weekend

On April 18th - 19th, 6 Dobie students attended the Duke Houston Scholars Weekend at the University of Houston Honors College.

Spring Parent Meeting Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st, we will have a parent meeting. The meeting will cover financial aid, testing, and summer programs. The meeting will take place at Dobie in the cafeteria and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

See you there!

End of the 5th Six Weeks

The end of the six weeks is fast approaching. This Friday is the end of the 5th six weeks. Students...talk to your teachers about missing assignments. Just one more 6 weeks left!!!!

Summer, Summer, SUMMER!!!!

Finally...we have a plan for GEAR UP Summer Camp. Brochures and registration forms can be picked up from the college room. The cost is $20 and must be paid in cash. Registration will begin April 14th!

Future Engineers

On Friday, March 27th, 19 students visited Rice University to learn more about Engineering.

Students take time to pose with their "roller coaster" designs.

Let the competition begin...

Art Car

If you like art...you need to help build our Art Car. This group meets on Thursdays after school until 3:30 in Ms. O'Connor's portable. Contact Mrs. McKinney or Ms. O'Connor for more information.

College 101 Workshop

On March 14th, we had our 1st College 101 Workshop for students at the Painted Potter. We learned a lot, ate pizza, and painted a tile.

GEAR UP Students Learn More About Zoo Careers

On March 10th, 20 GEAR UP students visited the Houston Zoo. They attended a presentation about zoo careers and were able to visit all of the animals.

Summer Programs

I know many of you are wondering "What is coming up this summer?" I promise, we are working on it! I have a meeting this Wednesday afternoon. After that meeting I hope to be able to give you some definite information.

Here is what I do know:

• University Summer Program applications are available in my office (college room). Programs include engineering camps, science camps, math camps, art, film, and many more.
• Space School - July 13 - 17 all day...Applications due April 9th. Come pick one up in the college room.
• GEAR UP Summer Camp - @ San Jacinto College Central during June

Explore UT

On March 7th, 9 students and a parent attended University of Texas' Explore UT. It was a LONG day, but I think (hope) everyone had a GREAT time and learned a lot!

It's a Great Day Houston!

On January 16, students from Dobie and Sam Rayburn attended a taping of Great Day Houston and visited the School of Communication at the University of Houston.

GEAR UPdate

Future Aggies

On Saturday, February 21st, 4 Dobie students attend Aggieland Saturday at Texas A&M University in College Station. The students were able to visit various colleges and learn more about majors and careers available in fields such as business, engineering, agriculture, meteorology, architecture, and many more.

Career and Education Day - This Weekend!!!!

College 101 Student Workshop

SAC

The GEAR UP Student Advisory Committee met this week to put together notes for the students that made honor roll.

Summer Tuition Assistance

This is a great website that you can use to search for volunteer opportunities in your community... http://volunteerhouston.org.

Volunteer Opportunity

Dobie GEAR UP is "adopting" the Souper Bowl of Caring for the HEB located at the Beltway and Blackhawk. Student and parent volunteers are needed to help with this event. The event takes place on Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st. Shifts start at 8:00 a.m. and are 2.25 long. Students will receive community service hours for participating in this event. Please see or contact Mrs. McKinney (smckinney@pasadenaisd.org) to sign up.

Welcome Back!!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful break! Don't forget about the upcoming field trips. Students will receive the following update in homeroom. Just want to keep you updated.