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!