bay forest news, may 2013
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Bay Forest NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Volume 27, Number 4 May 2013
Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsMeetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77062. A Board Meeting was held on April 15th, 2013. Board members in attendance were - Fouty, Haas and Pias. No homeowners attended.
To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832.224.6446. The mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062.
Be a Good NeighborI recently read a good article by Elizabeth Scott, MS on how to be a good neighbor. Here is a short list of her suggestions.
Get Out More: Take a morning or evening walk. It's a great stress reliever that also allows you to get to know many of your neighbors, get an understanding of who lives where, and feel more at home in your surroundings.
Smile: It's simple enough, but if you're not in the habit of smiling and giving a friendly hello to the people you encounter in your neighborhood, it's a good habit to start. While not everyone will return the friendliness immediately, it's a quick way to get to know people and build relationships, even if you've lived close for years and haven't really said much to one another.
Talk To Your Elders: The more veteran members of the neighborhood often have the inside scoop on the neighborhood. You may be surprised at how much you can learn if you stop to take the time to talk to the sweet old lady at the end of the block.
Host A Block Party: If you already know several of your neighbors in a superficially friendly way, you may want to get to know them better and meet the rest by throwing a block party. They're surprisingly fun and easy.
Sidewalks in Bay ForestAs people start enjoying the spring weather and start moving around a bit more – the issue of sidewalks comes again to our attention. As you may have noticed, the Bay Forest Community Association has been making repairs to the sidewalks the Association is responsible for maintaining. Sidewalks in front (or to the side) of your property are the responsibility of the homeowners to maintain. The goal of ensuring maintenance of sidewalks in Bay Forest is focused on safety. As many people take walks in the community – many at dusk or in low light conditions – it is very important they can rely on the sidewalk beneath them being safe.
Bay Forest Community Association Newswww.BayForest.info
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Yard of the MonthPage 7
School News Page 15
Library News Page 18
Gourmet ClubEnchilada Dip
Page 13
Armand Bayou EcoCampPage 14
Pool NewsPage 9
Blue Marlins News Page 10
Planning for CollegePage 14
Crime Watch NewsPage 5
Run for DennisPage 6
Who's Your Grad?Page 4
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It has been great having the 4 legged boys. We have enjoyed them so much for 16-17 years. The older pet of the two is ill at the present and will soon be going to Doggie Heaven. (He didn't feel well enough for a photo today and excused himself.) Himi is being very attentive to him.
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Under our CCRs requirement for homeowners to maintain theirproperty, the Association will from time to time issue a deedrestriction violation notice for a homeowner to repair his/her sidewalk so it is safe. While a sidewalk maintenance issue may be noticed through a normal inspection, the general practice is to respond to a complaint from a homeowner. When a homeowner points out a sidewalk needing repair, the Bay Forest Community Manager will perform an inspection, and if one or more of the conditions below exist, a deed violation will be issued.
1. Significant cracking exists - with cracks greater than one (1) inch. 2. A trip hazard exists where there is a change in vertical level
(from one section to the next) greater than one (1) inch 3. The surface is not stable. 4. And just FYI - repairs that use a top coat or surface patching
are not acceptable.
Mailbox Upgrades – 1 Down – 28 to Go!The first mailbox location in Bay Forest has been upgraded with new boxes and a new pad. There are 29 mailbox locations in
Bay Forest. The upgrade program is a multi-year program based largely on funding availability. We have budgeted to replace six (6) locations this year. If you would like to see the list of when we are targeting specific mailbox locations – visit the Bay Forest Web Site. There is a quick link on the first page. The priority is set based on the condition of the box unit and the concrete pad on which it sits.
Many of the problems with mailbox locations in Bay Forest are due to the concrete pad sinking, cracking, holding water and accumulating dirt/mud. The new pads are larger and have a small curb on the back side so water and mud will be deflected away from the mailbox area.
Putting Your Trash Out for PickupWhen Bay Forest was initially developed (1980s), the City of Houston could not provide trash service to residents across the City. Bay Forest chose to have contractor service and to have twice-a-week back-door trash pick-up. Many homes in our neighborhood could get by with once-a-week pick-up (just one or two persons in the home, for example). But just as many need twice weekly pick-up based on the amount of waste their families generate. So we continue the twice weekly service.
The biggest benefit of back-door pick-up is the positive impact it has on our property values. Many new Bay Forest homeowners comment on how much more attractive they found Bay Forest to be - versus surrounding neighborhoods with curbside pick-up - when they were home shopping.
Over the years the question has come up many times about why Bay Forest does not just opt for City service and save money. The question is brought up and addressed in our annual meetings in October. Based on the feedback of the residents present, the
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Neighborhood Newsoverwhelming feedback received is that Bay Forest residents want to maintain the type of service that historically has been provided – twice-a-week pick-up at the back door.
As you can see – we are paying for the convenience of back door trash pickup but also for the positive aesthetic result of not having trash at the street. That being said, there are exceptions to the back door pick up rule. It is helpful to think of waste as falling into two big categories in order to remember the exceptions.
Both recycling and residential waste will be picked up at the back-door location. Please do not place it at the curb. As a general rule – you should not take a trash or recycling container to the curb. All of the items that require curb pick-up should be prepared in such a way they are removed completely without having to have a container placed or left at the curb.
Green (Yard) Waste and heavy trash is picked up at the curb. Items requiring placement at the curb should be out by 7:00 am on collection days. Do not put items at the curb more than 12 hours before the start of trash pickup (i.e., the previous evening). This includes green (yard) wastes - limbs, bags of grass/leaves. You are responsible for advising your lawn company that it cannot leave bags at the curb unless it is the evening before trash pick-up.
Exercise Trail UpdateThe exercise trail equipment is in place. We are still planning to install a path to connect the stations and provide a nice walking surface around the Bay Forest Park. In addition, there will be instructions placed at each station to give you information on how to use the various stations.
Congratulating our Bay ForestGraduating SeniorsRemember the two pages of Bay Forest high school and college graduating seniors that were featured in the June 2012 Bay Forest News (click to view) ? If you are a Bay Forest graduating senior this May, now is the time to send your info for the June 2013 issue!We would like to recognize and congratulate all of our Bay Forest high school and college graduating seniors in the June issue of the Bay Forest News. This has become an annual Bay Forest tradition.Please send the following information to Marita Moran at [email protected]. Name2. Post-graduation plans such as: the college you will be attending,
where you will be working, which branch of the armed services you will be joining, graduate school plans, travel plans, etc.
3. If you want to mention anything about honors or scholarships received, please do. This is your chance to shine.
4. We would love for you to also send a picture. If you have any questions, please email me at the above address. May I be the first to congratulate you on your upcoming achievement! ~Marita Moran
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Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CRiME REPORT – March 20133/15 Theft 2500 Bay Area Office Building3/10 Theft From Vehicle 15800 Brook Forest Driveway3/9 Burglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City Parks & Recreation3/16 Burglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City Park Parking Lot3/21 Burglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City Parks & Recreation3/3 Theft 16300 Clearcrest Road/Street/Sidewalk3/3 Theft 14600 Cobre Valley Garage/Carport3/25 Theft (Auto Car) 300 Cyberonics Apartment3/24 Burglary Motor Vehicle 1400 Diamond Brook Driveway3/9 Burglary Habitation 1600 Dogwood Brook Residence/House3/8 Curfew Ordinance 2800 Falcon Pass Hotel/Motel Parking Lot3/20 Online Solicitation 14000 Hazel Ridge Residence/House of a Minor3/11 Criminal Mischief 14000 Jade Meadow Driveway3/6 Curfew Ordinance 16100 Krueger Public Street3/4 Criminal Mischief 15900 Meadowside Residence/House3/30 Criminal Mischief 16300 Mill Point Residence/House3/30 Criminal Mischief 15500 Oakmont Club Driveway3/14 Criminal Mischief 17100 Parsley Hawthorne Apartment3/20 Burglary Habitation 15700 Pinewood Cove Residence/House3/19 Theft From Vehicle 14200 Redbud Valley Driveway3/17 Burglary Habitation 14400 Shannon Ridge Residence/House3/17 Lost Or Stolen 15700 Sylvan Lake Residence/House3/19 Theft From Vehicle 14600 Underwood Creek Driveway3/2 Burglary Motor Vehicle 14500 Village Evergreen Parks & RecreationThis data is not the official crime statistics for the Houston Police Dept. This data is being provided prior to the release of the department’s official monthly uniform crime report.
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RUN FOR DENNiS 5kThe Race: Saturday June 22, 2013
Time: Late Registration/Packet Pickup- 7:00 amRace Start- 7:30 am
Location: Double Dave's Clear Lake Parking Lot2431 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058
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Registration Deadline: June 12, 2013
Packet Pickup: 9am-9pm Thursday June 20, 2013 at Double Dave's Clear Lake
Awards will be given to overall winners for men and women, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, for each age group.
Notes: Proceeds from this event will be split between The Clear Creek Education Foundation and The Bay Area Assistance League in honor of Dennis Johnson. Dennis was the long time owner of Double Dave's in Clear Lake, and spent countless hours dedicated to bettering the community. Each participant will receive a run t-shirt, a slice of pizza and soft drink/beer at the end of the race. There will be music, classic cars, food, drinks, and different activities following the race.
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Bay Forest Yard of the MonthAnyone driving around Bay Forest this month can see that the Yard of the Month Committee had a difficult challenge to select only two winning yards. We have so many beautiful, well maintained yards in our neighborhood! However, we did feel there were two that really stood out this month. Congratulations to:
Janardhana and Bharthala Vinta's home at 2314 Sycamore Grove on the South side of Bay Forest is a wonderful example of how hardscaping contributes to a spectacular yard design, and shows just how much can be accomplished with a sloping yard. These beds, retained by dry-fit stone walls, add drama and definition to the Vinta's wide yard. Knock out roses and pink and white Impatiens flank the front walkway focusing attention on their elegant front entry. Even the Vinta's driveway gets a lift with a simple stone and concrete pattern, as it calls attention to the gorgeous flowers behind the house. But back up front, cheerful red Begonias encircle towering Magnolia trees, and also provide pops of color amongst the shrubs in front of the house. At the other end of the yard, blue and white Plumbago anchor a large retained bed full of flowers and lush greenery.
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Bay Forest Yard of the MonthOur winners this month from the North side of Bay Forest are Robert and Wendy Strack at 1906 Park Lodge. Their shady corner lot is awash in cheerful color this month. They have flowers literally surrounding their home. The first thing we noticed was the large bed of pink Snapdragons and Azaleas in the front yard, and the dramatically raised urn overflowing with pink Petunias.
Or maybe your eye might be caught by the Yellow Bells and Blue Plumbago that dress up their long fence wall along the street (we can hardly wait for their Crape Myrtles to bloom!). But whatever first draws your attention to the Strack's lovely yard, don't miss the amazing Azalea topiary trees standing sentry at the front door, or the profusion of pink and purple Petunias that brighten up their driveway.
Please help us! If you see a yard that you feel deserves to be recognized as a Yard of the Month, please send us an email at [email protected] with the address of your nomination. We really appreciate all your suggestions. Also, we are about to start actively recruiting for new Yard of the Month committee members. If you appreciate beautiful yards and think you might enjoy meeting some new neighbors, please consider joining our committee. Send your contact information [email protected].
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The pool is Closed on Mondays, except holidays; May 27 & Sept 2.Please Note: Pool opening will be delayed due to Blue Marlins Swim Meet on May 25 and June 12.
BAY FOREST COMMUNiTY POOLSUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE
May 4 - June 2
May 27
June 6
June 7 - August 25
August 31-September 2
Saturdays & Sundays
Memorial Day
Last Day of School
Tuesday - Sunday
Saturday, Sunday &Monday (Labor Day)
10:30 am - 9:00 pm
10:30 am - 9:00 pm
12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
10:30 am - 9:00 pm
10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Pool PartiesOur community pool is a great place for Bay Forest residents to host small group parties for birthdays, for sports teams, for church groups, etc.
Parties may be scheduled during regular hours and on Mondays. No more than one party may be scheduled in the afternoon (noon to 4:30 pm); no more than one party may be scheduled in the evening (after 5:00 pm). Parties should be scheduled at least seven (7) days in advance. There are two options for having a pool party.
Small PartiesHomeowners hosting parties with up to and including twenty-five (25) participants may be scheduled during regular hours and may extend until 10:00 pm. Additional lifeguards may or may not be needed to maintain an overall lifeguard to patron ratio of 1:25 during a party scheduled during regular hours. Based on the number of expected party participants and Sweetwater’s experience with typical pool patronage during the time a party is scheduled, additional lifeguards may be deemed needed and supplied. The Bay Forest Community Association will pay for any additional guards needed during regular hours.
Large PartiesHomeowners hosting parties with more than twenty-five (25) participants or desiring exclusive use of the pool may schedule parties on Monday in the afternoons (noon until 4:30 pm) or in the evenings (5:00 pm until 10:00 pm). Sweetwater shall supply sufficient lifeguards for each party, determined to maintain an overall lifeguard to patron ratio of 1:25. The homeowner is responsible for paying Sweetwater an hourly rate of $10 for each required lifeguard (minimum of two). There is no fee for using the pool. The hourly rate will include any set up and cleanup activities.
Party reservations will officially open April 1, 2013. To schedule a party please email the Pool Party Coordinator at: [email protected], or phone: 281-988-8480 or Fax: 281-988-8503. Reservation requests will be conducted online and confirmed by the Sweetwater Pools Party Coordinator on or after this date. This information and much more can be found on our Bay Forest Community website, www.bayforest.info.
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Blue Marlins are “In the Water!”Swim team has officially started! Congratulations to our new swimmers who have had two weeks to practice and are now official Blue Marlins! All swimmers, both returning members and new, are busy practicing at both pools, after school each day. All are very excited to see each other, as well as meet new friends.
We would like to thank our Blue Marlin parents and teens, who took time from their schedules to help with our “new swimmers” training during the last week of April, as they filled in for our coaches who were wrapping up their college exams. A huge welcome to our new coaches this season, and also to our dedicated returning coaches from previous years!
Ages 11-18: Bay Forest Pool (4:30-6:30 pm)Sarah Varisco – Bay Forest Pool, Head Coach**Luke Romanko – Assistant Coach
Ages 5-10: Brook Forest Pool (4:30-5:30/5:30-6:30 pm)Patra Katsigiannis – Brook Forest Pool, Head Coach** Jacob Arend – Assistant CoachAndrea Riojas – Assistant CoachEmily Varisco – Assistant CoachMary Helen Fouty – Assistant Coach
We will continue with our traditional practice times after school: ages 8 and under will practice from 4:30-5:30; while ages 9-10 will practice from 5:30-6:30. Please note that there will be NO practice on the last day of school, June 6th. Beginning on Monday, June 10th, all practices will shift to a morning schedule during June.
Time Trials are approaching soon! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 18th. We will have our time trials, along with a mini-meet against the Nassau Bay Nauticats. This is when all swimmers have a chance to participate in a real meet situation, while also clocking swim times for their various swim strokes. These initial race times allow our coaches & staff to place our
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swimmers in the appropriate race heats for future meets. Time trials are also an opportunity for Blue Marlin swimmers to purchase their (optional) team swimsuits. Sample sizes will be available for proper fitting, as well as, swim caps, goggles, and more! It’s a fun day and an important kick-off day for our team. This mini-meet will be held at the Middlebrook pool. So, please make sure to attend, if possible.
, Meet Schedule:May 18th – Time Trials at Middlebrook poolMay 25th – Meet #1 Pineloch PiranhasJune 1st – Meet #2 Clear Lake ForestJune 8th – Meet #3 SeabrookJune 15th – Meet #4 South BeltJune 22nd – Meet #5 Harbor TideJune 28th-30th – Champ Meet series
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Bay Forest Mommies’ ClubWelcome to all mothers in the neighborhood! If you have children between the ages of birth to approximately 12, the Mommies' Club might be for you. This group has been ongoing since 1986, and was started to give mothers a break occasionally from all of the responsibilities of being 'on call' all hours of the day and night.
Over the years, it has evolved to be more of a chance to learn from each other and to share experiences and activities with other mothers and their kids. Sometimes, it is just the mothers! Regardless, it has been a great part of Bay Forest for many years, and the mothers of the neighborhood would love to meet you!
Please contact Joy King, at [email protected] for additional information, and to get added to the distribution list. Lots of great information is shared via this distribution list, from which plumbers or house painters to use, to where to take kids to dinner.
Activities will be available this summer for kids and parents. Watch your email inbox.
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Bay Forest Gourmet ClubOur last dinner party of the year was on April 27th where we celebrated the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. This was the first Olympics to be held in Latin America and the first to be held in a Spanish-speaking country. The Olympic Torch relay recreated the route taken by Christopher Columbus, travelling from Greece, Italy, and Spain, and then to El Salvador and finally to Mexico. At over 7,000 feet above sea level, the games presented challenges for the athletes especially in track and field. Our celebration was much less demanding; main courses were Tex-Mex Lasagna and Campechana de Mariscos with sides of Mango Cabbage Slaw and Avocado and Lettuce Salad. Starters included Tequila Shrimp and several salsas and dips. Two desserts were served: Chocolate Kahlua Cheese Cake and Flan. Liquid refreshments included Sangria and Margaritas. Pictures from the party will be in next month’s issue. Meanwhile, enjoy the following easy recipe.
Enchilada Dip(Make the day before)
16 oz cream cheese, softened1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)4 green onions, chopped1 bunch cilantro, trimmed, chopped1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder1 tsp minced garlic1 tsp cumin1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp paprikapinch of cayenne pepper (or pinch of red pepper flakes) to taste3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, chopped1 1/3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese.
Process the cream cheese, undrained tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper (or red flakes) in a food processor until mixed.
Spoon into a bowl. Stir in the chicken and Cheddar cheese. Serve with tortilla chips. The flavor is enhanced if the dip is prepared 1 day in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.
Serves 8
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Bay Forest TennisBay Forest Men’s Tennis League plays on Wednesday evenings.
“A” league contact: Greg Blackburn at 281-480-8280 “B” league contact: Russ Hall at 281-486-4052
Bay Forest Women’s Tennis League plays on Monday evenings.Contact Pam Doty at [email protected] or 281-286-7471.
Edrina Fitting and the Ladybug Realtors give back to Bay Forest and support our children from elementary school through high school!
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1. Director of Committee: Bay Forest Yard of the Month 2. Chair person: Bay Forest Traffic and Speed Control Committee 3. Sponsor: Bay Forest Spring Crawfish Boil 4. Sponsor: Bay Forest Oktoberfest 5. Co-Sponsor: Bay Forest July 4th Bike Parade 6. Sponsor: Many of the Bay Forest Mommies’ Club Activities,
such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Summer Ice Cream Social at the Pool and the Halloween Fall Festival
7. Sponsor: Bay Forest News 8. Sponsor: Space Center Intermediate School Band 9. Sponsor: Space Center Intermediate School
Academic Recognition 10. Sponsor: CLHS Band 11. Sponsor: CLHS Girls Golf 12. Sponsor: CLHS Baseball 13. Sponsor: CLHS Project Graduation
14. Sponsor: CLHS Quarterback Club 15. Sponsor: Falcon Pass Elementary School PTA 16. Sponsor: Falcon Pass Winter Wonderland 17. Platinum Sponsor: St. Clare of Assisi Elementary School
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Summer EcoCamp 2013EcoCamp, a day camp for 4 to 13 year olds, provides unique oportunities for children to explore the wonders of our Upper Texas Gulf Coast ecosystems with indoor and outdoor activities from story telling and crafts, to trail hikes and wildlife encounters, to canoeing and fishing. Participants will not only learn about the environment and connect with nature, but will get plenty of exercise too! All camp sessions are designed by educators, feature small group sizes and are perfect for the young and curious. Each EcoCamp session is a week long and they are available regularly throughout June and July.
Register online and pay with Credit Card or PayPal.For campers who sign up for both am and pm classes, a supervised lunch break is provided. (Note: Lunch is not provided for the supervised lunch break.)
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Some Thoughts And Tips About College Planning This time of year, high school seniors have received their admissions decisions from colleges and universities. For each, the road to this point has been different since the college admissions process is a personal, individualized one. The seniors are proudly proclaiming their allegiances to their newly selected schools. Perhaps they have already placed a college decal on their car window. It is a happy time and they are relieved that the waiting game is over. With graduation and the end of the school year just around the corner, parents of eighth through eleventh grade students begin to wonder when is a good time to get started with college planning. Simply, the answer is now.
College admissions is a fluid, dynamic process with requirements and trends changing yearly. Even if families have already sent a child to college, there is a strong likelihood that things will have changed by the time the next child begins the college admissions process. There is no one resource to obtain all the information about the process or requirements. It takes time to research and to locate reliable and current resources. So, it makes sense to start early to learn what is actually needed and make a timeline or plan. There is much more to it all than it seems. Just like any project, it is best to have a well-defined plan with goals and deadlines as opposed to throwing something together at the last minute hoping for a successful outcome.
As an example of a significant recent change, independent college consultant Diane Overman of Overman College Consulting learned at the annual National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) conference in Denver this past fall that the Common Application would be revising the application by changing the essay questions and the required length of the essays. Gone is the “topic of your choice” essay. Many of the counselors in attendance initially viewed this change negatively because the free choice essay topic was thought to be an opportunity for students to show their creativity and individuality. However, there will still be five essay topics to choose from and now, the applicants will all be writing about the same five topics. Overman said, “It does, in my opinion, then make it even more important for the applicants to produce quality essays that will stand out and get the admissions representative’s attention.”
If your child is not ready to think about college right now, have them think about these things. Grades beginning in freshman year do count and lay the foundation for the rest of your high school academic record. Summers are opportunities to do more than hang out by the pool or beach. Participation in extracurricular activities is a wonderful way to learn new things, make new friends, and develop leadership, time management and teamwork skills. When the time does come to start college applications, all of these will be important. Knowing that now is priceless.
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PTSA Meeting ~ Thursday, May 9 The CLHS PTSA will have its final meeting of 2011-2012 on Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 pm in the NGC Library. The evening is a celebratory one as we recognize our senior scholarship recipients, bestow Texas PTA Honorary Life Memberships and install our newly elected officers. In addition, we will approve our budget for the 2013-2014 year and adopt our historian's report. Please make plans to join us for this fun-filled evening! PTSA To Host Freshman Parent Tea The Clear Lake High School PTSA will host a Parent Tea on Wednesday, May 15 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the NGC Library. All parents of incoming freshmen are invited to attend this informational meeting which includes presentations by the PTSA, school administration, faculty and counselors and a campus tour! This is an event you will not want to miss. For more information, please contact Cindy Sebald at [email protected] Hospitality Committee Chairman
CLHS PTSA Votes To Support Bond CLHS PTSA Members in attendance at the General Association Meeting held on Tuesday, March 26 voted on a motion to support the 2013 CCISD Bond. The motion passed unanimously.
Show your support for the CCiSD Bond. Contact Gina Rico to get your very own "Vote for the Bond" yard sign - while supplies last!
CCiSD Board calls for School Bond ReferendumThe Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees accepted the Citizens Facility Advisory Committee's recommendation to call for a $367 million bond referendum in order to address CCISD facilities, instructional technology, and co-curricular and extracurricular programs. During the February 25, 2013 general meeting, the school board unanimously voted to call a $367,000,000 bond election for May 11, 2013. Contents of the school bond package were prioritized by a 30-member facility committee consisting of parents, local citizens, business leaders and educators. Over the course of several months, the Citizens Facility Advisory Committee studied a district-wide facility assessment, enrollment projections, and district financial information as well as toured schools. The committee used this information and input from the public to finalize its recommendation. What's included in the Bond?The proposed bond will touch all CCISD schools and eight support facilities in some capacity. The proposed bond will:
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1. Address aging or overcrowded campuses and infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and increase the life expectancy of existing facilities.
2. Improve safety and security systems at many campuses;3. Upgrade wireless infrastructure and expand access to
technology in every classroom; and4. Construct or expand facilities to support co-curricular and
extracurricular programs.
What's the tax impact on property owners?The estimated tax increase of this bond is $0.1125. If approved by voters, a homeowner of a median home would see an initial $5.12 increase per month in property taxes with a maximum annual payment of $172.72. A median home in CCISD is $177,400. Homeowners 65 years and older would not see a tax rate increase as their property tax rates are frozen by law.
Early voting begins on Monday, April 29, 2013You may vote at the locations listed below from April 29 through May 7 between the hours of 7:00 am-7:00 pm (except Sundays). A registered voter living within the Clear Creek Independent School District election boundaries may vote at any of these early voting locations.
• Clear Creek Intermediate - 2451 East Main Street • Clear Lake 9th Grade Center - 2903 Falcon Pass • Clear Brook High School - 4607 FM 2351
A mail ballot can be requested from Linda Bertram , Executive Assistant for the Deputy Superintendent Business & Support Services, Clear Creek Independent School District until Friday, May 3.
Election Day will be Saturday, May 11, 2013. Early voting will began April 29, 2013 and will end May 7, 2013. Visit www.ccisd.net/Recommendations.aspx for details of the bond proposal.
Armand Bayou Elementary to host Annual Senior TeaIf you began your educational experience & academic journey at Armand Bayou Elementary we would love to have you back for our Annual Senior Tea event! ABE will host our Annual Senior Tea on Friday, May 17 at 3:00 pm in the ABE school library. If you are currently a high school senior and attended Armand Bayou Elementary we would love to have you back for a spectacular afternoon of light refreshments & reminiscing on where you all started your educational experience & academic journey! For more information contact Kristin Hernandez with ABE PTA.
CCiSD Robotics Team wins at the LoneStar Regional CompetitionThe CCISD robotics team, FRC Team 118, The Robonauts, has worked diligently over the past 14 weeks to plan, build, compete with, and perfect this years robot, Apex. The team won their first competition of the season in Houston at the LoneStar Regional and also was awarded the Engineering Inspiration award. We then traveled to Kenner, Louisiana to the Bayou Regional, won the regional, as well as earned the Engineering Excellence award.Most recently a small group traveled to San Jose, California to the
Silicon Valley Regional and won again. We are extremely proud of our team accomplishments, and look forward to competing in the World Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. Last year in St. Louis The Robonauts won Newton division and made it to Einstein (all teams are split randomly into four divisions at the start of the competition, then the winners of each division come together on Einstein for the elimination rounds). This year our team goal is to not only make it to Einstein, but to win it all! The following students from CLHS are actively involved in our successful district-wide team: Eric Chen (9th), Junaid Maknojia (10th), Naren Manoj (10th), George Lee (11th), Alex Ambrose(12th), and Sharn Syal (12th). Visit the Robonauts Website to see more information about our team, this year's robot, as well as our team history.
Water Polo Regional Tournament Results ~ Teams headed to STATE!The water polo teams competed in the Regional Tournament at the Pearland Recreation Center April 19-21. The girls defeated Dawson, Pearland, and Clear Falls to earn a spot in the championship game. They fell to Ross S. Sterling 9-10 in the final game, but were 2nd overall. Seniors, Shannon MacArthur and Sarah Norlin, were named All Region Honorable Mention. Senior, Carly Glass, was named 2nd team All Region. Senior, Emily Varisco, was named 1st team All Region. Senior, MaryHelen Fouty, was named 2nd team All Region. The boys defeated Angleton in the first game of the tournament, but fell to Clear Springs in game #2 (both on Friday). They battled back winning 3 games on Saturday; they defeated Alvin and Ross S. Sterling to earn a spot in the consolation finals, and came back to beat Clear Springs 8-6 to take 3rd place in the tournament. Senior, Daniel Massimino, was named 2nd team All Region. Senior, Jackson Finch, was named 1st team All Region. BOTH teams advance to the State Championship in Southlake Carroll on May 3-4. Go Lake!!
Girls Golf Team headed to State!The girls golf team is headed to the UIL Class 5A state tournament for the third time in the last four years after finishing in a tie for second at the Region III-5A tournament at Eagle Pointe Golf Club in Mont Belvieu on April 15 and 16.
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National Teacher (and staff) Appreciation WeekMay 6-10This month, Falcon Pass students will be showing their appreciation for their teachers (and the staff) with handwritten notes, flowers, hugs and sweets during National Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10. Please take a minute and show these very special and dedicated individuals just how much they mean to you. For more information, please contact FPE PTA Staff Appreciation Chairs Elizabeth Raska [email protected] or Betsy Salbilla [email protected]
PTA Meeting “Voyager Landing” May 22 at 11:30amPlease join the FPE PTA for a special “Voyager Landing” year end review presentation by Principal Monica Giuffre on May 22 at 11:30 am in the Teaching Theater. Lunch will be served! For questions, please contact FPE PTA 1st VP of Programs Norma Fair [email protected].
Election Day May 11The CCISD School Board called for a $367 million bond to address district growth, safety, aging facilities, technology for 21st century learning and more. The proposed bond will touch all CCISD schools in some capacity. Election Day is May 11, 2013. Early Voting begins April 29 and ends May 7. Falcon Pass will be hosting early voting on their campus Friday, May 3rd from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. For more information on the 2013 Clear Creek Schools Bond, visit www.ccisd.net/2013bond.
MAY FPE Dates to Remember2nd Coffee Talk with CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith 8:30am in the Library2nd JSC Deposit Day3rd Early Release 12:15pm3rd Donuts with Dads 7:45am3rd Early Voting at FPE 8:30-11:30am6th-10th Teacher Appreciation Week6th 4th Knights10th 1st grade Musical/Tea13th 3rd 2B Friends14th STAAR Re-test15th STAAR Re-test16th 2013 Senior Tea 2:45pm16th 5th 2B Friends17th PTA Executive Board Meeting 11:30am17th PTA Executive New Board Meeting 12:30pm17th Career Day22nd PTA Meeting Teaching Theater 11:30am Principal Giuffre “Voyager Landing” lunch provided22nd 4th Knights23rd 5th Knights27th Memorial Day, School Holiday30th 5th 2B Friends31st End of Year Pool Party 5th31st SPIRIT DAY !!
Falcon Pass ElementarySchool Newswww2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspxGO VOYAGERS!
Got Milk? The Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Milking Station stopped by Falcon Pass Elementary this week. Students were excited to learn all about their favorite calcium-rich drink.
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All For Clear Lake Hs...Stand Up And Holler!
Science STAARSat Falcon Pass
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Congratulations to the Clear Lake High School Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading teams on an awesome competition season! The Varsity Advanced Team won four national championships and two grand championship titles. The JV Novice team won three national championships. Way to go!
Falcon Pass Elementary fifth graders put their
walking shoes on as they traveled from science
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Free & Fun Afterschool Children’s ProgramsJoin us on May 6th for Lucky Ladybugs in the Children’s Activity Space at 4:30 pm with Miss Ellen Hutto from Saltgrass Science. Would you be able to recognize a baby ladybug? Once you know what these voracious hunters look like as a grub, you'll notice them more regularly. Learn the habitats these helpful little beetles live in and how to attract them. (In season, each participant will receive live ladybugs to take home and release in their neighborhoods.) Children ages 5-11.
Come join us in the Children's Activity Space for some chess at 4:30 pm on May 6th and 20th.For beginners - you can pick up some tips on how to play chess. For chess players - try your chess moves against other players. This program is recommended for children ages 6-12 years. Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning at 6:00 pm. Tickets are limited.
Did you enjoy the 39 Clues series? Come join us on May 13th at 4:30 pm for our Maze of Bones Party! We are going to talk about the book, design a family crest, make invisible ink and do a few other activities based on Maze of Bones. Children ages 8-11 are welcome. Free tickets are required and available from the Kid's Information Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.
Join us May 20th at 4:30 pm at the Children’s Activity Space to see how to build a working spin art machine with LEGO bricks! "Spin art became popular in the 1960s and continues to be a popular activity at carnival booths. There will be discussion how machines can be used to create art. Find out why the paint flies away from the center of the plate. Vocabulary includes abstract, centrifugal force. This program is recommended for ages 5-11.
Check our Teen afterschool programs by visiting our website at http://www.hcpl.net. Our Teen Advisory Board meets on May 20th at 4:30 pm in the second floor, conference room. Let your voice be heard! If you want to help out with teen projects or programs, come join us. You can also receive volunteer hours (and pizza!) for participating in our monthly meetings.
Join us for our new program on Saturday, May 25th at 2:00 pm at the Teen zone. Are you a fan of superheroes? Stop by and watch a superhero movie and enjoy a craft.
Girl Scout Express! (Online Program) This MayThe Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library continues its “Girl Scout Express!” program that's designed for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Leaders with busy schedules. On Thursday, May 8th, written guides for Girl Scout Journeys will be available via Google Drive. Session 5 will be posted online on Google Drive for the following Girl Scout Journeys:
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The Bay Forest News will run ads for our Bay Forest teenagers free of charge. Please send your ad including your name,
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Social Media Marketing Made Simple with Celina EnamoradoUse Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn as a powerful business tool!Are you interested in learning how you can turn social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter into powerful business tools? The Clear Lake City County Freeman Library and SCORE invite you to a business workshop with Celina Enamorado discussing “Social Media Marketing Made Simple” on May 11th at the Marge Jacobson, Community Room at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Celina Enamorado is a Strategic and Online Marketing Trainer and Consultant. In this introductory session, Celina will cover strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities. She will discuss how social media outlets can interact together, ways to leverage their inherent strengths, and tools to evaluate their best use for your business or organization.
Marketing and Branding with Pierr CastilloGet Customers to love your company!Join us on May 25th with Pierr Castillo, Chief Endearing Officer of Top Star Marketing, LLC who will be discussing Marketing and Branding. Pierr has lead marketing and sales teams for brands like Citigroup, Ashley Furniture Homestores and most recently: Chick-fil-A. Pierr launched Top Star Marketing-- a consulting firm that helps emerging brands understand one simple marketing concept: endearing brands are enduring brands. Come hear Pierr share the four characteristics that will help your customers go from "liking" you to "loving" you!
Free Business Owners Counseling on Wednesdays One hour SCORE counseling sessions is available at Freeman Library on Wednesdays beginning at 10 am. Appointments are required for consultation sessions and can be made by contacting the library at (281)488-1906. SCORE Houston, Resource Partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a network of retired executives and small business owners who volunteer their time to counsel current small business owners at no cost. Take advantage of this fabulous free opportunity!
Light refreshments are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. Please contact the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 281-488-1906 regarding any questions.
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5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! (Daisy Scouts) A World of Girls (Brownie Scouts) (Sessions 5 & 6)aMUSE (Junior Scouts) MEdia (Cadette Scouts) (Sessions 5, 6, & 7)Mission: Sisterhood! (Senior Scouts)BLISS (Ambassador Scouts)
All Sessions for the "aMAZE" (Cadettes) and "Sow What?" (Seniors Girl Scouts) are also available. This program is made possible by support of the Friends of Freeman Library.
New sessions will not be posted on the Girl Scout Express in June, July, or August. The Girl Scout Express will resume in September.
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OFFiCERS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dennis Fouty [email protected] Vice President Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Treasurer John HaasSecretary Barbara McCollum Director Dan Pias
COMMiTTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dennis Fouty [email protected] ACLC Barbara McCollum [email protected] 281-488-0123Tennis - Mens Greg Blackburn [email protected] H: 281-480-8280 [email protected] C: 281-743-3802Tennis - Womens Pam Doty [email protected] 281-286-7471 Pool/Tennis Dan Pias [email protected] 281-480-7266Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Gene FisselerTrash Service Oversight Gene FisselerLong Range Planning Dennis Fouty [email protected] Realtor Advisory Board Dennis Fouty Community Relations Gene Fisseler [email protected] Management Oversight Dennis FoutyCrime/Community Watch Gene Fisseler www.clcw.org Website Oversight Dennis Fouty [email protected] Committee John HaasORGANizATiONSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti [email protected]’ Club Joy King [email protected] 281-486-1834Blue Marlins Blue Marlins Hotline 832-247-5035OTHER iMPORTANT NUMBERSThe Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at: [email protected] Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062AmeriWaste 281-331-8400City of Houston Information (neighborhood protection, solid waste, addresses to public buildings, etc.) 3-1-1Officer Randy Derr HPD Liaison / 2855 Bay Area Blvd. 77058 281-218-3900Report Suspicious Activity • Non-Emergency # 713-884-3131Poison Control 281-766-4403Albert Thomas Post Office Frances Nix-Davis 281-488-8315
CLEAR CREEk SCHOOLS SERViNG BAY FORESTFalcon Pass Elementary CLHS 9th Grade Center281-284-6200 Fax: 281-286-2914 281-284-2400 Fax: 281-284-2905 Office Hours: 7:45 am to 3:45 pm Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pmSchool Hours: 8:15 am to 3:15 am School Hours: 7:20 am to 2:30 pm www2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspx
Space Center intermediate Clear Lake High School281-284-3300 Fax: 281-284-3305 281-284-1900 Fax: 281-284-19058:00 am to 4:00 pm Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm School Hours: 7:20 am to 2:30 pm www2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/SpaceCenterInt.aspx www.ccisd.net/school/clear_lake.html
Leash LawDogs and cats may not “run at large” in Houston. “Running at large” means going on public or private property without the owner or another person having direct physical control of the animal. An animal on a leash is considered to be under direct physical control of a person.“Running at large” may result in impoundment of the animal or in the issuance of one or more citations. For more info visit http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/departme/health/barc3.htm
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