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Volume 26, Number 8 October 2012
Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsMeetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month 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.
To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832.224.6446. The new mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062.
September 2012 Board MeetingA regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on September 17, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Gene Fisseler, Dennis Fouty, John Haas, Barbara McCollum, and Dan Pias. The Board’s attention continued to focus on activities associated with our transition to a self-managed community, the efficiencies and potential cost saving changes in operations identified over the past few months, and review of a community manager draft job description. In addition, time was given over to 2013 budget and community planning along with preparations for the annual meeting. For more information regarding BFCA activities and minutes from these meeting, visit www.bayforest.info.
Gene Fisseler, President [email protected]
October Calendar: As in recent years, this is a busy month in Bay Forest. On Tuesday, October 2, we participated in National Night Out. You can see from the picture that a great time was had by this group on Willow Shores. Send in your NNO photos to [email protected] for the next issue of the Bay Forest News.
OktoberFest will take place in our neighborhood on Sunday, October 28, at the Pool Park. Don’t miss it.
Our Annual Homeowner Meeting is set for Monday, October 29, at Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, with registration beginning at 6:30 pm and the meeting
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Bay Forest Community Association Newswww.BayForest.info
October 28th
3:00 to 5:30 pm at the Bay Forest Pool Park PavilionFor more info see page 4.
Bay Forest AnnualHomeowner MeetingOctober 29 • 6:30pm
More info on Page 3
What's Galatoboureko?It's delicious!New recipe from
Bay Forest Gourmet Club Page 9
All the School NewsPage 12
Fabulous Bay Forest
National Night Out!Send in your NNO photos
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Edrina Fitting and the Ladybug Realtors give back to Bay Forest and support our children from
elementary school through high school!Recently awarded the
Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership Award
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: CLHSProject 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 2005-2006
18. Maintains a list of sub-contractors for Bay Forest homeowners to hire for needed repairs and replacements
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getting started at 7:00 pm. Join us to learn about our 2012 accomplishments and financial performance as well as next year’s plans and budget. We will have director elections and learn about our latest Community Champion while refreshments are served and door prizes awarded.
Willow Shores Big ToyIf you haven’t checked out the new big toy over at the Willow Shores Park, you should. Much progress has been accomplished and it’s quite a sight to behold…and to enjoy. Stop by and take a look and go on the swings.
Bay Forest Annual Homeowner SurveyThe votes are in and your input has been tabulated. The latest Top Community Issues include some “old friends” and a few surprises. A summary of the survey results along with how the Board will act on them will presented at the Annual Homeowner Meeting, October 29, and published at www.bayforest.info next month.
Common Area Inspections & MaintenanceJust like Bay Forest homeowners must keep up with their own homes, property, trees and landscaping, so must we do the same with our parks, esplanades, and common area trees and shrubs. Our property values can only be maintained when we all do our parts. It takes time, money, effort and commitment…by each homeowner individually and by all of us collectively.
In order to manage our common areas, we’ve divided our parks, sidewalks, fences and esplanades into five zones with each one assigned to a director. Zones inspections are being conducted and lists of work items are being made. Once we’ve identified what needs to be done, we’ll line up contractors if necessary. If instead, the work can be done “in house” by homeowners, then we’ll schedule Bay Forest Days and get to work. Earlier this year a dozen volunteers pitched in to help remove undesirable scrub plants and trash trees from the Space Center esplanade between El Dorado and Bay Area. Soon there will be new, intentional plantings to continue the make over.
So, if there’s a special spot in our community you want to help maintain, let us know at [email protected] and we’ll put you on one of our Zone Teams. Otherwise, be on the lookout for Bay Forest Day announcements and come help us keep up our property values.
Notice of Annual Homeowner MeetingThe Annual Homeowner Meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association will be held on Monday, October 29, 2012. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church located at 1511 El Dorado Blvd, Houston. Agenda1. Welcome and Introductions2. Board of Director’s Nomination and Election
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Get ready for some fun for the kids and the adults as well as we combine the neighborhood Oktoberfest with Fall Festival-type fun activities for the children. Please join us for this event, which will be held at the Bay Forest Pool Park near the pavilion on Sunday, October 28th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. This event is sponsored by the Bay Forest Community Association, the Bay Forest Mommies Club and Ladybug Realtors/Edrina Fitting. All are welcome.
This is a great introduction to our wonderful neighborhood, as there will be adults to visit with and meet - especially if you are new to Bay Forest. And there will be games, crafts, and fun activities for the children as well as good food and fun. Children should wear a costume. Don’t miss it!
There will be hotdogs, bratwurst, giant pretzels, and pumpkin decorating (plus a few other goodies…). Bring your lawn chair if you like, and come meet some of your neighbors if you are new to our neighborhood. Even if you have been a resident for years, there are always new people to meet, and old friends to catch up with! See you there!
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3. Overview of Annual Homeowner Survey Results4. Overview of Financial Statements and Position5. Discussion of 2012 Accomplishments6. Discussion of 2013 Plans 7. Recognition of the Bay Forest Community Champion 20128. Open Forum
1. You may vote in person or via a proxy. To vote by proxy (appointing someone to vote on your behalf), you can complete one electronically by logging onto www.bayforest.info. Your proxy will be voided if you choose to attend the meeting.
2. The only election or association vote on the meeting agenda is the election of board members.
3. Two board positions are up for re-election. Daniel Pias and Gene Fisseler are the current board members filling those positions. Both Dan and Gene are seeking re-election and therefore constitute the slate being presented to the membership. Nominations from the floor at the meeting are welcomed.
4. The Annual Meeting is a great way find out what is going on in your community and to meet your neighbors. Light refreshments will be served as well as door prizes awarded.
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Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CrIMe rePOrT – AuGuST 2012 – eASTBurglary Building (BkF) 8/16/2012 16400 Glenshannon ResidenceBurglary Habitation (BO) 8/1/2012 1800Orchard Country ResidenceBurglary Habitation (BkF) 8/6/2012 16200 Longvale ResidenceBurglary Habitation (BF) 8/25/2012 15700 Woodbourne residenceBurglary Motor Vehicle (MB) 8/11/2012 16400 Cavendish DrivewayBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/14/2012 15500 Turtle Oak DrivewayBurglary Motor Vehicle (MB) 8/18/2012 15800 Dunmoor DrivewayBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/29/2012 15300 Willow Shores Apt Park lotBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/29/2012 2100 Cherrytree ridge DrivewayBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/29/2012 15800 Manor Square DrivewayBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/29/2012 2000 Park Grand DrivewayBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/29/2012 2000 Park Grand residenceBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/30/2012 2000 Park Grand residenceBurglary Motor Vehicle (BF) 8/29/2012 15900 Manor Square DrivewayCriminal Mischief (MB) 8/5/2012 16200 Mill Point DrivewayTheft (Truck) (BF) 8/29/2012 16000 Greenwood Pines DrivewayTheft (BkF) 8/4/2012 16400 Laurelfield ResidenceTheft/(Fel State Jail) (BkF) 8/10/2012 15900 Larkfield Residence
This 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.
Neighborhood Abbreviations:(BF) Bay Forest (MB) Middlebrook (BO) Bay Oaks (PB) Pinebrook (BkF) Brook Forest
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Bay Forest Yard of the Month
Q: What do you do with a yard that gets almost full shade?A: Rip up all the grass, and create one big beautiful bed, complete with a meandering pathway through lots of shade loving plants. That's just what Terri and robert Proch did at 15506 Parkchester. The only grass in their yard is on the tree lawn which not only serves to separate their house from the street, but also provides continuity with their neighbors. In the Proch's yard you will find lots of Monkey Grass, Hostas and Dwarf Juniper. In addition to these plants, they have provided lots of visual interest by having a pebbled front walk with a sitting area just large enough for two Adirondak chairs. A cobblestone-like walkway entices visitors to explore the side yard. The other side of the yard is peppered with Monkey grass and Juniper. They have even managed to grow some moss to cover boulders and have a blue ceramic fountain to provide a soothing break from all the green.
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Q: What do you do with a yard that gets almost full sun?A: Rip up most of the grass and plant lots of sun-loving tropical plants, just like Alberto and Gloria Montero have done at 15507 Poplar Springs. The Montero's have cut way back on the grass in their front yard to allow more space for ornamental grasses, ferns, Alocasias, and even a Monstera plant that all do well in direct sun. Stone also features prominently in this garden. Terracotta urns placed on their sides spill lush green Asparagus Ferns that seem to march across the yard, and a stone path doubles as a border between the plant bed and the grass. There are even stones that are sculpturally stacked, and a colorful mosaic stepping stone near the front walk. These features and the dramatic plants are all focal points that draw and hold our attention.
One of the things that these very different yards have in common is that they have not crowded their plants. Each plant has plenty of room to grow and thrive. When you see the Proch's and the Montero's, be sure to give them your congratulations for a Yard Well Done.
Bay Forest Yard of the Month
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Bay Forest Mommies’ ClubGet ready for some fun for the kids and the adults as well as we combine the neighborhood Oktoberfest with Fall Festival-type fun activities for the children.
This is a great introduction to our wonderful neighborhood, as there will be adults to visit with and meet - especially if you are new to Bay Forest. And there will be games, crafts, and fun activities for the children as well as good food and fun. Children should wear a costume. Don’t miss it!
Please join us for this event, which will be held at the Bay Forest Pool Park near the pavilion on Sunday, October 28th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. See elsewhere in this newsletter for more details. This event is sponsored by the Bay Forest Community Association, the Bay Forest Mommies Club and Ladybug Realtors/Edrina Fitting. You don’t have to belong to the Mommies Club to attend. All are welcome.
There will be hotdogs, bratwurst, giant pretzels, and pumpkin decorating (plus a few other goodies…). Bring your lawn chair if you like, and come meet some of your neighbors if you are new to our neighborhood. Even if you have been a resident for years, there are always new people to meet, and old friends to catch up with!
As always, if you have questions about events, or would like to be included in the email distribution list for upcoming activities, please contact Joy king at the following email address: [email protected] .
Bay Forest Neighborhood Club News
Bay Forest Gourmet ClubNEWS FLASH: THE DATE OF THE FIRST PARTY OF THE BAY FOREST GOURMET CLUB HAS CHANGED: Due to scheduling changes, the first big party, with a Greek theme, will be on OCTOBer 13, 2012. Bring your appetite and enjoy the first party celebrating the 2004 Olympics held in Athens. The other four venues will take place in the cities that hosted the 1968, 1992, 2008, and 2012 Olympics. Can you name those cities? Meanwhile, here is a recipe for a traditional Greek dessert from the Art of Greek Cookery.
GalatobourekoHint: Make the syrup first so it has time to cool
1 quart milk1/2 cup cream of rice1/2 cup semolina flour1 cup sugarPinch of salt1tsp lemon zest1tsp orange zest1 tsp vanilla4 eggs separated1 cup butter, melted20 filo pastry sheets1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Scald the milk; add the cream of rice, semolina, sugar, salt, lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla, and cook stirring constantly until mixture is thickened
Cool lightly; beat the egg yolks and add to the mixture, being careful not to let the eggs curdle
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for two minutes.
Let cool, and then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Butter 10 sheets of filo and place one on top of the other in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Add the cooled custard mixture and top with another 10 buttered filo sheets. With a sharp knife, cut the top layer of the pasty sheets into diagonal pieces.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 50 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with cinnamon; pour cooled syrup over the hot cake and let stand. Do not cover as it will make the cake soggy.
SyrupIn a sauce pan combine 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1 1/2 cups of water and the juice of 1 lemon; bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes. Cool.
Makes 24-30 servings
2012 electionelection day is Tuesday, November 6, 2012! Visit the Harris County Clerk website for information about voter registration, early voting dates and polling locations. Absentee ballots are available for registered voters who will not be in town on Election Day - a great option for those college students that are living outside the county and their voting precinct! Important Dates for the upcoming November electionSeptember 7, 2012 - First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (does not apply to FPCA) October 9, 2012 - Last Day to Register to Vote(Tuesday, which is next business day after Columbus Day)October 22, 2012 - First Day of Early Voting(Monday, which is next business day after statutory deadline)October 30, 2012 - Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) November 2, 2012 - Last Day of Early Voting
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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.
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Gardeners by the BayGardeners of all levels are invited to attend the Gardeners by the Bay meetings held the first Wednesdays of each month, from September to May, at university Baptist Church (Great Room on 2nd floor) located at 16106 Middlebrook Drive. Members and guests enjoy a light brunch from 9:00 to 9:30 am. A brief business meeting is then held prior to the main program. Guest speakers present timely programs of interest to all gardeners. Anyone interested is welcome to visit or join. Our membership includes novice gardeners as well as certified Texas Master Gardeners who are eager to share their expertise and knowledge in response to questions and concerns. Local trips are planned each year to gardens or other places of interest to gardeners.
October 3 Beneficial Insects William Isbell, Entomology Specialist Harris County Master GardenerNovember 7 Orchids John Stubbings, Owner Clown Alley Orchids
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Clear lake Boys BasketballClear Lake Boys Basketball is a competitive developmental league for boys in the Clear Lake Area. Teams are formed by draft after an evaluation session. New player tryouts will begin mid-October, team formation mid-November with practices starting after Thanksgiving.
If you live in one of the following Intermediate School attendance zones (Space Center, Clear Lake City, Seabrook, and Westbrook) and you will be at least 9 years old by July 31, 2013, then we invite you to visit our website for details and a link to our online registration program. Please note: This year we will have on-line registration only! Questions and registration information can be found on the website at www.clearlakeboysbasketball.org
Bay Area Chorus Presents 2nd Annual Dons and Divas Dinner CabaretEnjoy an Italian feast and some of the Bay Area’s most talented choral performers during the second annual Dons and Divas Dinner Cabaret! This event will be held on Saturday, October 13th at Mario’s Flying Pizza on Nasa Parkway in Webster. Show times are 1, 5, and 8 pm. General admission tickets are $20; proceeds benefit the chorus. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.bayareachorus.org. Don’t delay, as these shows will likely sell out!
Bay Area Chorus Salutes VeteransJoin this star-spangled salute to active members and veterans of the Armed Forces as we recognize and honor these men and women for their service to our country. Express your personal patriotism as you participate in audience sing-alongs, a vital part of these evenings of tribute and remembrance.Sunday, November 11, 3:00 pmGloria Dei Lutheran Church18220 upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay, TX 77058Guests: Clear Falls High School – Robert Phillips, DirectorClear Springs High School – Jill Fetty, Directorplus Festival Boys and Girls choirs from five intermediate feeder schoolsTickets: $10 in advance; At the door: $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors 65+. Purchase tickets at www.bayareachorus.org.
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Randy Lemmon’s GardenLine Tips 740 kTrH
Get Maximum Blooms From Maximum Blooms 3-8-3For years, I've been a huge proponent of using an array of slow-release blooming-plant foods. The reason there's so many these days is probably because "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
But the man who originally developed slow-release granular blooming-plant food took it a bit more personally and decided to develop a companion product that would help any blooming plant exceed all expectations. And he would make it 100 percent organic to ensure there would be no more imitations.
This is the story of MicroLife Maximum Blooms 3-8-3 and the often-imitated Nature Blooms, both from Houston-based San Jacinto Environmental Supplies. That's the home of MicroLife products.
Mike Serant (a.k.a. Mr. MicroLife) developed the granular Nature Blooms controlled-release blooming-plant food years ago. It's an 85 percent organic 14-14-14 fertilizer that gets great results. Soon, though, other manufacturers started blending their own controlled-release granular products based on the successful Nature Blooms formula. Although a bit perturbed by the competition, Mike went to work developing Maximum Blooms 3-8-3, a one-of-a-kind liquid organic blooming-plant food that could work in conjunction with any granular plant food.
The secret this time, was a careful blending of fish hydrolsate (the purest form of fish amino acids, which also smells less), kelp, humic acid, molasses, and selected plant hormones and extracts. Mike believes this combination provides unparalleled plant nutrition and performance. With normal foliar feeding, Maximum Blooms will cause plants to set more and bigger blooms. Research has also shown that the blooms' overall color is deeper and more radiant. And since it's a 100 percent organic product, its continued use also benefits plants by improving soil structure and reducing insect and disease problems.
randy’s lawn Fertilization ScheduleFor southern grasses including: St. Augustine, Bermuda and Zoysia
• FERTILIZE October-November – apply winterizer formulas for winter hardiness. Ratios vary, but make sure they are “winter” or “fall” formulas designed for southern grasses. (examples: 18-6-12, 8-12-16, 10-5-14) Will make lawns winter-hardy.
• FUNGICIDE September-October – To control the dreaded Brownpatch fungal disease (symmetrical brown circles in the grass) you must prevent it from coming up with a systemic lawn fungicide with Bayleton, Terrachlor, Banner or Benomyl.
• HERBICIDE (Pre-Emergent controls to prevent weeds) Late October-Early November – use two (2) different pre-emergent herbicides, to prevent the weeds that we experience in February and March. First is a pre-emergent with Portrait or Gallery for broadleaf weeds like clover. Second, use a pre-emergent with Amaze, Betasan, Balan or Treflan for grassy weeds like poa anna or annual bluegrass. There is also Barricade, Dimension or Pendimethlin as a 2-in-1 control.
• INSECTICIDESIt is our belief on GardenLine, as a way to be kind to the environment, that you do not put down insecticides unless you know you have a problem. However, be prepared during the hot summer months — July through September — to attack chinch bug damage. This will show up as irregular shaped spots in the lawn along the concrete. Any liquid insecticide, like Permethrin or Cypermethrin, will treat the spot well. Then apply a granular insecticide like Deltamethrin or granular Permethrin in a broadcast applicator throughout the rest of the yard.
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Don't assume, though, that this is just an organic version of a 1-2-1 fertilizer like Miracle Gro ... this product needs to be used only every 30-60 days, rather than every two weeks as suggested for synthetic blooming-plant foods.
While Nature Blooms is still available and should be used in conjunction with the Maximum Blooms, you can use any granular organic fertilizer as your starting point and then use Maximum Blooms as a foliar spray.
Now that it's time to start thinking about winterizing your lawn and getting started on fall color, you couldn't pick a better time to visit Enchanted Gardens.
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For More School News visit...Clear Lake High School www.ccisd.netSpace Center Intermediate www.scipta.orgFalcon Pass Elementary www2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/ FalconPass.aspxSt. Clare of Assisi School www.stclarehouston.org/ school/index.htm
2013 National Merit Scholarship SemifinalistsThe Clear Creek Independent School District is proud to announce 37 students at five high schools have been selected as semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Twenty of the 37 semifinalists are CLHS students, more than all of the other schools combined. Congratulations and best wishes to these outstanding students! Clear lake High School 1. Madeline A. Bailey 2. Benjamin C. Chang 3. kevin J. Cyr 4. Coleman R. Fulcher 5. Harrison R. Goulden 6. Sarah N. Gouveia 7. Joseph C. Grazier 8. Stephanie A. Hoffman 9. Allen D. Hu, 10. Nancy k. Huang
Texas education Agency Taps CCISD to Develop New learning StandardsLeague City, Texas- The Clear Creek Independent School District is among 23 school districts selected to participate in the High Performing Schools Consortium. The consortium will work with the Texas Education Agency and legislators to develop new learning standards, assessments, and accountability systems. “The school districts selected to participate in the consortium are already known for their innovative work and are looked to by many as educational leaders,” said State Education Commissioner Michael Williams. “This exciting project will help the Governor, legislative leaders and the Texas Education Agency craft a sound, well-thought out plan to move all Texas schools to the next performance level.”
For several years the Clear Creek Independent School District has been working with the Schlechty Center, national experts on school transformation. Click here to watch a video of CCISD’s progress in this area (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5hea80ALDI&list=PL9CEB14B3E533BCFF&index=2&feature=plpp_video). Dr. Greg Smith, CCISD Superintendent of Schools, is also one of the authors of Creating a New Vision for Public Education. “As you can imagine we are thrilled to join 22 other high performing school districts in developing and piloting a more meaningful approach to assessments and accountability. I would like to thank the Texas Education Agency and the 82nd Legislature for recognizing the need to explore new ways to engage students in the 21st century, best prepare them for a competitive and global workforce, and measure performance through meaningful assessments.”
The following CCISD schools will be directly involved in the process: Clear Horizons Early College High School; Clear Springs High School; Clear View Education Center; Creekside Intermediate; Westbrook Intermediate; North Pointe Elementary; and Stewart Elementary. These schools were selected to ensure a fair geographic representation of the district.
The consortium will make recommendations in four key areas:
1. Digital learning--Engagement of students in digital learning, including the use of electronic textbooks and instructional materials and courses offered through the Texas Virtual School Network;
2. Learning standards--Standards that a student must master to be successful in a competitive postsecondary environment;
3. Multiple assessments--Various methods of measuring student progress to keep students, parents and schools informed, and the actions consortium participants are taking to improve learning; and
4. Local control--Ways in which reliance on local input and decision-making enable communities and parents to be involved in the important decisions regarding the education of their children.
11. Iris P. Jing 12. Jennifer J. Li 13. Michael J. Liou 14. krishna M. Patel 15. Pratyusha Pilla 16. kristin L. Sambell 17. Frances E. Tsenn 18. Jeffery F. Xu 19. karen H. Yen 20. Joan H. Zhang
The academically talented high school seniors who earned National Merit Semifinalist status have an opportunity to continue in the competition for 8,300 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $32 million, that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's earlier performance on the qualifying test (PSAT). The Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student's essay and information about the Semifinalist's participation and leadership in school and community activities.
CCISD NEWS www2.CCISD.net for all your school news!
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Dr. Greg Smith Named Superintendent of the year in Texas
Greg Smith, Superintendent of Schools for the Clear Creek In-dependent School District, has been named the 2012 Superinten-dent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards. “Of interest to the state selection committee was Smith’s belief that learning needs to be redefined. He stressed that kids need a love for learning, the ability to think, learn, and relearn and not just be test takers. He recognizes that we educate for jobs that don’t exist today. The committee also noted that through his love of children, Smith has made the community a better place”, said Barbara Wil-liams with the Texas Association of School Boards.
Smith was nominated by the CCISD Board of Trustees for his student-centered leadership. “Congratulations to Dr. Greg Smith for being named the 2012 Superintendent of the Year. This most prestigious award recognizes one outstanding superintendent of the more than 1,000 throughout the state of Texas,” said Board President ken Baliker. “Greg’s leadership style epitomizes the first “C” in CCISD, for Courage, as he has had the helm during a difficult fiscal period for public education and made decisions among competing priorities that keep kids’ education first. We are blessed that Dr. Smith calls CCISD home.”
Dr. Smith, who has been the district’s superintendent since 2008, says this award is one he shares with all of those who have in-vested in children. “This award could not have happened without having a great team made up of trustees, staff, parents but most of all, great students,” said Smith. “I am humbled by this recognition because Texas is home to many outstanding superintendents.”
Shortly after joining CCISD, Smith rallied the entire community to create a vision for the children of Clear Creek ISD. While em-ployee and parental involvement are naturally part of any strate-gic planning process, Smith made this more than a ceremonial procedure. He became the listener and the learner, allowing the aspirations of the school board, teachers, principals, parents and students help craft a five-year strategic plan. The plan has fueled his every decision and discussion for the past four years and has resulted in an increase in student performance. In June, more than 97% of CCISD students graduated with plans to attend college, the workforce or the military.
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2012 Superintendent of the Year in TexasDr. Smith will give the community a progress report on the Clear Creek Independent School District. Topics will range
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Clear lake Baseball Booster ClubThe Clear Lake High School Baseball Booster Club (CLHSBBC) is hosting a Golf Tournament and Raffle fundraising event. This is a great opportunity to support the Clear Lake baseball team while having fun playing golf. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the Clear Lake High School baseball program.
The CLHSBBC Golf Tournament and Raffle will be held on November 19th at the Bay Oaks Country Club in Clear Lake.► The golf tournament will be a 4 man scramble event. It will
start at 12:00 noon and end with dinner and awards. A four person team is $500.00 or individuals for $125.00 will be paired up. Players will also have a chance to participate in contests to:
■ Win a car with a hole in one: • Jointly Sponsored by Lexus of Clear Lake, Advantage
BMW/Mini of Clear Lake, and Sterling McCall Collision Center of Clear Lake
■ $100,000 Shoot-Out • 4 Lucky golfers for a shot at $100,000! ■ $10,000 Putting Contest • 1 Golfer gets a chance to make a putt for $10,000!► The Booster Club is also conducting a raffle with winners
drawn during the dinner portion of the golf event. Do not need to be present to win. Raffle prizes are:
■ Two person Hill Country retreat/ Hunt ■ Two Tickets to Houston Texans ■ Beats Headphones by Dr. Dre ■ Day Spa Package
You can support Clear Lake High School Baseball by: • Participation • Sponsorships • Donating items for Raffle Prizes, Silent Action or Goodie Bags • Raffle tickets are sold at Kroger (Space Center and El
Dorado) from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on October 6, 7, 13, 20, November 3, 17 and Monday evenings. They are $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. You do not need to be present to win.
For more information visit the Baseball Booster Club website at www.clearlakebaseball.com or call Bryon Fortney at 713.502.2867.
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On Friday, September 28 the Clear Lake's Varsity girls cross country team won first place out of 32 teams at the Clear Creek Invitational at Walter Hall Park. Out of approximately 200+ runners, our varsity girls placed the following: Allison Halloran (6th), Sarah Musgrave (11th), Kate Halloran (13th), Ramya Gomatam (16th), Michelle Musgrave (17th), Natalie Cerna (23rd), and Nikki Abrego (32nd).
The JV girls cross country team also won first place at the Clear Creek Invitational. Top runners include Rebecca Scott (2nd), Kristen Zimpfer (3rd), Mackenzie Clayton (10th), Joy Campbell (11th), Steffi Hoffman (16th), Holly Fitch (18th), Maddie Fillip (21th), Jade Graham (22nd), Emily Brown (32nd), and Emma Latimore (43rd).
The Open runners (2miles) finished: Lydia MacArthur (1th), Taylor Roberts (2nd), Lauren Miller(3rd), Joann Chung(4th) , Elizabeth Frakes(5th), Courtney Parker(6th) and Ashley Arceneaux (8th). Way to go girls! On Friday,October 5 the girls will compete at the Brookshire Royal Relay in katy.
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Bay Forest School NewsClHS Girls VolleyballBay Forest Residents: Sarah Sciacca, 2nd on the left (Class of 2013) and Megan Rasmussen, 2nd on the right (Class of 2014)
Our Lady Falcons are off to a great start this season! Lake Varsity placed 6th out of 79 teams at the Nike Invitational in Pearland. Sarah Strasner and Sam Volk were awarded All-Tourney. This is the highest Lake has ever placed at this tournament. The girls volleyball team came through with a three-game road win over Conroe Woodlands College Park on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Clear Lake won 25-18, 25-18 and 25-19 as it raised its record to 12-7. The Falcons were paced by Sarah Sciacca in the win, as she hammered 12 kills. Varsity also placed 3rd at the kingwood Tournament, where Sarah Strasner and Megan Rasmussen were awarded All-Tourney. What a great turn-out on September 7th for Lake vs. Creek! JV and Freshmen started the night off with 3 wins and Varsity finished it off beating Creek in 5. GO LADY FALCONS!! We would like to thank everyone that came out and supported the Lake Girls Volleyball against Creek. On Tuesday 9/11 Lake defeated Brook. Last Friday Varsity beat Brazoswood, while Freshman B won, both JV and Freshman A lost tough battles. This past Tuesday, Varsity beat Clear Springs to remain undefeated in district play (4-0)!!! Freshman B won and Both JV and Freshman A lost hard fought matches against Springs. Congratulations to our Freshman B Lady Falcons on their SECOND PLACE finish in the Alvin High School Volleyball Tournament! Check our schedule at www.clearlakevolleyball.com.
Drama Booster ClubFamilies, please join the Drama Booster Club whether your student is currently in theatre, improv and/or theatre tech classes or is interested in participating in theater and improv. Membership dues are only $25 and provide special scheduled discounts throughout the year. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Musch Cowen,CLHS Drama Booster Club President, at 281-961-1061.
This Fall, the ClHS Theatre Department will be presenting:• A Midsummer Night's Dream on October 18 - 20 and October 25 - 27 at 7:00 pm in the Ninth Grade Center Theatre. • Hamlet on November 8 - 10 and November 15 - 17 at 7:00
pm in the Ninth Grade Center Theatre.
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Bay Forest School NewsHomecoming recapMany thanks to the tireless efforts of Ms. Ellis and the StuCo members - Michael Akinyeye, Meghan Brinton, Sana Chaudhry, Haley Derauf, Ariana katsigiannis, Makenna krist, Andrew Lewis, Matthew Lis, Natalie Matthews, Laura Maxey, Justin McMannis, Allison Powell, Cameron Rezai, Delaney Sanders, Abby Teaster and kathleen Zhang - and the host of parent, student and faculty volunteers for helping to make all the Homecoming Week festivities possible. Congratulations to the newly crowned 2012 Homecoming Queen Rachel Smith and Homecoming king Ian Boyd and to the Falcons on the 42-39 win against Conroe! Go Lake!
Lake Cheer clinic attendees Natalie Wagganer and Brooke Lardie get ready to march in the parade with the Lake Cheerleaders.
Freshman Princess and Bay Forest resident, Helen O’Sullivan waves at the crowd.
FPE students Marissa Piazza, Katie Edmonds, Isabelle Chan, and Isabella Piazza wait to catch candy tossed from parade floats.
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4040 The Clear Lake Falcon Mascots rev up the crowds
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10/05 Clear Brook* Away CCISD Veteran's 7:00 pm10/11 Brazoswood* Home CCISD Veteran's 7:00 pm Teacher Appreciation
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Falcon Pass elementarySchool Newswww2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspxGO VOyAGerS!
As we anxiously await that first blast of cool air that we know this time of year promises to bring, exciting things continue to brew at FPE.
3rd Annual Walk/Bike to SchoolOctober is National Walk-to-School Month. In an effort to encourage healthy lifestyle choices, FPE students are encouraged to walk or ride their bike to school with an adult on Friday, October 5th.
Sock Hop | October 18th 6:00 – 8:00 pmDust off those poodle skirts and loafers and join the PTA for the annual Sock Hop!! This back-to-school celebration is free to all FPE students and their families.
FPe PTA Membership and Volunteer OpportunitiesI would like to take a moment and thank all of you who have joined the Falcon Pass PTA and/or committed your time and talents as a volunteer. It is because of your generous support that the PTA is able to promote a fun and healthy environment for all of the children at FPE. If you have not yet volunteered or joined the PTA, there is still time. For PTA membership, please contact Emily Edmonds at [email protected] or 281-989-1652. For volunteering your time, please contact kristen Hinz at [email protected] or 281-733-6031.
Advertising in the Student DirectoryAdvertising opportunities are available in the Falcon Pass Elementary PTA 2012/2013 Student Directory. Student directory production costs are funded entirely though these advertisements. The size of the directory will be 5 ½ x 8 ½. Full-page, full color advertisements are $175. Full-page advertisements are $125. Half-page rates are $75. One-third size is $50. The directory will be released in October and will serve families at Falcon Pass for the entire year. For more information, please contact Samantha Duff at [email protected] or 281-910-2234.
If you would like to join the email distribution list and receive the on-line monthly PTA newsletter “Falcon Passages,” email your full name and email address to [email protected].
Finally, I would like to wish you and your family a safe and Happy Halloween!
Carrie Quigley Falcon Pass ElementaryPTA President 2012
Bay Forest School News October Dates to remember4 JSC Deposit Day5 5th Grade Symphony Field Trip 9 PTA General Body Meeting 12:30 pm10 Picture day18 SOCk HOP! 6:00 - 8:00 pm19 Early Release22 - 26 Red Ribbon Week25 5th Grade Musical26 SPIRIT DAY !!
It is time to let inspiration lead the way…Let creativity guide you and participate today!
“The Magic of the Moment” is the 2012-2013 PTA Reflections Program theme. Please submit original artwork in keeping with the theme in your category choice. Review the participation rules and complete the student entry form. Turn in submissions by October 19 to the Reflections program folders outside the Art room. Please refer to the Texas PTA website for further information, including category guidelines and national awards and recognition details: www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/ Rules for each category can also be found along with the submission folders outside the Art room. Thank you for your participation!
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Dinosaur Train Day at Armand Bayou Saturday Oct 6th
Come meet Buddy the Dinosaur and enjoy Dinosaur Train Nature Trackers Club activities.
For this special event, ABNC will be open for FREE on Saturday Oct 6 from 10AM to 4PM. A large crowd is expected, and overflow parking is being provided at uH Clear Lake with shuttle bus service provided by Harris County Precinct 2.
Prairie Pandemonium Oct 20thAre you looking for a fun way to make a dif-ference in your local environment? Here it is: Prairie Pandemo-nium! Help Armand Bayou Nature Center restore the tall grass prairie, a critical na-tive habitat. As a part of ongoing restoration
work, ABNC volunteers have grown two thousand pots of lo-cally rare native grass at the nature center for transplantation into the prairie preserve.
We need your help to plant them. You will become a part of a team planting effort. This important event will bring the ABNC prairies closer to a climax state of native wildflowers and grasses. Tall grass prairie once covered at least nine million acres along the coastal plain of south-central Texas and southwestern Loui-siana. Today, more than 99% has been lost to agriculture and urbanization. What remains is highly fragmented and severely threatened by development and non-native vegetation. At seven hundred acres, Armand Bayou Nature Center manages one of the most extensive holdings of coastal tallgrass prairie in the lower Galveston Bay watershed.
Sign-in will begin at am and the project will last until noon. Lunch and a t-shirt are included, and there will be door prizes too. Volunteers must be 12 years of age or older, and if under 18 to be accompanied by an adult. Participants will need sturdy shoes and clothes that can get muddy. The nature center will provide tools and work gloves.
Registraton Is Required To Participate.To register, contact kelli at [email protected] .
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Clear lake City-County Freeman Branch library
16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Texas 77062 (281) 488.1906 • www.hcpl.net
Free Programs For All at Freeman Branch library • Adult Craft to go – Starting October 1st until supply runs out-2nd floor Reference desk
• September 24th to December 3rd A Passion For Glass – Original Art from the Museum of Fine
Arts Houston on display at Freeman Branch Library.
• October 1,8, 15, 22 and 29 – Children’s Program: Chess Club 6:30pm
• October 5th – Adult Program: understanding Medicaid: Start Planning for Tomorrow Today
– by kimberly Hegwood, Attorney and founder, Hegwood & Associates – university of Houston-Clear Lake and Freeman Branch Library 10:30am-Noon
• October 12th – Adult Program: Presentation on A Passion For Glass – Original Art on Display
from the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. by Jay Heuman Museum of Fine Arts Houston - 10:30am
• October 19th – Children’s Program: Toddler Playtime 10-11am
• October 19th – Adult Program: Appy Hour – Learn about downloading fun and productive apps
to your tablet or mobile device presented by Moises Villasenor Technology Training Assistant at Freeman Branch Library – 10:30 am
• October 26th – Adult Program: Movie Day – Title to be announced – Production to be shown
as part of the Gulf Coast Reads
• October 27th – Babies and Parents: Baby Shower – Enjoy refreshments as you learn about library
books and programs for babies and adults 2-4pm
For the various Children’s Story Time programs please call (281) 488-1906 and talk with the Children’s Staff.
To find out about these and other library programs at Freeman, visit our website at http://www.hcpl.net, mouse over Services & Programs, click on Events Calendar then click on Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. Or call (281) 488-1906 or visit us at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062.
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EDITOR: Marita Moran (281) 660-4965 e-mail: [email protected]: Ramona Pias Marita Moran (281) 660-4965 Rosie Pieri (281) 480-7314 Elizabeth LauzonADVERTISING: Marita Moran (281) 660-4965ACCOUNTANT: Cindy CarmineGRAPHIC DESIGN: krispGraphix (832) 372-5127, [email protected]: 850 householdsPRINTER: MI Printing (281) 486-9884
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Although all contributions are welcome, we cannot guarantee to print everything that is submitted. The editor reserves the right to edit copy where required.
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OFFICerS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Vice President Dennis Fouty [email protected] Barbara McCollumSecretary Dan Pias Director at Large John Haas
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 Gene FisselerCrime/Community Watch Dennis Fouty www.clcw.org Nominating Committee Barb McCollum, John Haas and Dennis Fouty
OrGANIzATIONSGarden 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 832-247-5035
OTHer 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
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Ladybug Realtors’ Bay Forest STUDENT OF THE MONTH“I love living in Bay Forest and riding my bike around the neighborhood!” says Sabrina Curran, our student of the month. Playing midfielder for my soccer team, keeps me busy throughout the year; as does the Blue Marlins swim team in the summer. In addition, I enjoy dancing classical ballet and tap at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (RAFA). My musical hobbies are playing piano and the viola. Outdoors is where I love to spend my free time – mainly playing with my younger brother, Christopher; my three golden retrievers; and my wonderful neighborhood friends.upon completing my 5th grade year, I was presented the girl’s American Legion Award at Falcon Pass Elementary, as well as, the President’s Education Award for outstanding academic excellence. I am currently a 6th grader in the WAVE program at Westbrook Intermediate and love it! My goal is to speak a few languages and become an international speaker on environmental awareness. Yes, I know . . . . a tall order for a 6th grader. But isn’t that what goals are for? Who knows what the future might bring? I’m just happy to be a kid growing up in Bay Forest!Sabrina Curran
The LADYBUG noticed how Bay Forest residents LOVE their PETS! Next Month we will have a Spotlight for
PET OF MONTH!Send me a short write up about why your pet is special. Send it to [email protected].
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