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Volume 29, Number 4 May 2015
Bay Forest Pool Schedule Page 3
Sailing LessonsPage 4
Neighbors in the NewsPages 4 & 5
Do you have a Graduate?Page 5
Yard of the MonthPage 10
Blue Marlins Swim TeamPage 13
GardenLinePage 15
School NewsPage 16
Library NewsPage 20
Monthly Board of Directors Meetings:Meetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month, January through November, at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and are 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.
April 2015 Board Meeting:A regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on April 20, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Barbara McCollum Tom Camp, Stephanie Meyers, John Haas and Dan Pias.
Personnel Changes:The time has come to wish our Association Manager, Jared Simmons, a very big CONGRATULATIONS!! Jared has accepted a full-time position back in his home state of California. Jared will be moving his wife Carissa and his two young children to California in the next two weeks. While we are happy for them all and the great opportunity that awaits them, we will sincerely miss them and our loss will definitely be their gain.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire Bay Forest Community, I would like to thank Jared for the exceptional job he has done for all of us over the past two and half years. As many of you are aware, Jared was very instrumental in helping us successfully transition into a "self-managed" community.
Jared has done a remarkable job the past two years insuring that 100% of our annual dues were collected without one dollar of legal expense required to do so. It appears that we will again achieve that goal this year as well. There are not many community organizations that can make that claim. For those efforts and for all he has done for us, we Thank You, Jared. We wish you and your family all the best in your new adventure. You will be missed here in Texas.
As we sadly say goodbye to Jared, we ask that you extend a big hello to Isaac Fouty! The Board of Directors has interviewed and selected Isaac as Jared's replacement. Many of you may already know Isaac as we have watched him grow up as a long-time member of our community. Isaac graduated from Clear Lake High School and currently attends the University of Houston Clear Lake. Isaac was a long-time member of our Blue Marlins Swim Team. He also life guarded at our pool for several years and was our pool manager for the last two years of his tenure. Isaac is married and has a young daughter that he adores. We welcome Isaac and pledge our support as he transitions into his new position with our association.
Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Newswww.BayForest.info
(BFCA continued on page 3)
Crime WatchUpdate & Correction
Page 6
Bay Forest Gourmet ClubBrie & Papaya Quesadillas
Page 9
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BAY FOREST COMMUNITY POOLSUMMER 2015 SCHEDULE
May 2 - 31
Aug 29 - 30
Sept 5 - 7
May 25
June 4
June 5 - August 23
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Labor Day Weekend
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Neighborhood NewsTennis Operations:Please note that the code to the tennis court locks has changed. The new access code is 6387. We will periodically change the gate codes for security reasons.
Pool Life Guards:We have chosen our seven life guards for the 2015 Season. We welcome back our returning managers, Brad Sullivan and Matthew Ellis, our returning guards, Matthew Churchman, Ryan Buck and Wesley Taylor. We also welcome our new guards, Jan Schlegel, and Michael Diehl. This year we did not have any female candidates for consideration. We feel very confident these seven young men will do a great job and ensure that we once again have a very successful pool season.
Note: the pool will have a delayed opening on May 16th for time trials, and on May 23rd and June 20th due to the scheduled Blue Marlins Swim Meets. Come out and watch our kids compete. It’s a great time.
Pool Parties:All pool party reservations will be handled by our Association Manager. Please email all requests for pool parties to: [email protected]. We will then coordinate with our designated guard managers to ensure the proper coverage. As always there is no additional charges for "homeowner" pool parties. Parties may be scheduled during normal pool hours. No more than one party may be scheduled in the afternoon (noon - 4:30 pm), no more than one party may be scheduled in the evening (after 5pm). Parties should be scheduled seven (7) days in advance, and evening parties may be extended to 10:00.Daniel Pias, President BFCA For more information regarding BFCA activities and meetings,please visit our web site at, www.bayforest.info.
There are four (4) controlled access tennis courts with night lighting available located at 15715 Lake Lodge Drive. The tennis courts are locked and require a code for entry. The code is published on the www.bayforest.info.
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Bay Forest News ~ May 2015 4
Neighborhood News
Dr. Albert B. Bowman RetiresTwo-time Bay Forest resident Dr. Albert B. Bowman, a family practice physician in the Kroger shopping center on El Dorado Boulevard since 1990, recently retired after 49 years of providing health care services to the families of Bay Forest and surrounding communities.
Dr. Bowman and his wife Joyce, parents of four daughters, moved to Sylvan Lake Drive in 1988. They later downsized to a patio home on Hillside Falls Trail.
He always loved that his drive commute to his office took 4 minutes from Sylvan Lake. When they moved to Hillside Falls Trail, Dr. Bowman was able to walk to his office in 4 minutes.
Dr. Bowman received his medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He began his career as a general practitioner in Pasadena in 1966 – “the year Medicare began,” he said. He originally planned to work 50 years, but retired earlier to spend more time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Through the assistance of Texas Gulf Coast Medical Group, Dr. Bowman was able to attract Dr. John Cottingham, who previously practiced in League City, to take over his practice and continue the same personalized service to which his patients had become accustomed.
On behalf of many of the families of Bay Forest, we want to thank Dr. Bowman for his many years of service to our community and send him and Joyce our best wishes.
Kathy Straach
Interested in learning to sail? The Clear Lake Sailing Club is proud to sponsor our "Basic Sailing Techniques" class . The class is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th. This class is being taught by one of our own Bay Forest residents! Classes are targeted to beginners interested in the sport of small sailboat (under 20 feet in length) sailing. Class size is limited to the first 20 registrations. This class is for adults and young adults over 14 years old. Part 1 of this class occurs on Saturday afternoon and is a 3 hour session in a classroom environment starting at 11:00 am. If the students then wish to exercise what they have learned in class, they are invited to participate in an on-the-water exercise, scheduled on the day after the class (weather permitting). During the demonstration, students will rig a small sailboat and exercise basic sailing maneuvers. This is where you can really prove to yourself that you understand the basics of sailing! Cost for the class is a $75 donation to our 501-c-3 non-profit charitable organization. Participants must be comfortable in the water and know how to swim. For more information and class registration, contact Don Pearson at 281-488-3819.
Bay Forest News ~ May 2015 5
Neighborhood News Congratulating our Bay ForestGraduating Seniors
Remember the three pages of Bay Forest high school and college graduating seniors that were featured in the June 2014 Bay Forest News? If you are a Bay Forest graduating senior this May, now is the time to send your info for the June 2015 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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Christiansen Receives National Stellar AwardBay Forest resident Dr. Eric Christiansen received the coveted national Stellar Award on April 24th at a recognition banquet in the Houston Hyatt Regency. Dr. Christiansen of JSC was selected for his “outstanding leadership of the Hypervelocity Impact Technology Group in the protection of crew members and spacecraft from micrometeoroids and orbital debris.”
The award is presented annually by the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Foundation in recognition of outstanding achievements in space exploration. Since 1989, the RNASA Foundation has recognized the “unsung heroes” of the space program with the Stellar Award for individual and team achievements. The foundation was created by members of the Space Center Rotary Club to organize and coordinate an annual event to recognize outstanding achievements in the US space program.
Nominations are solicited each fall from leaders in government, industry, and professional organizations across the country. The winner is selected by a vote of the RNASA’s Board of Advisors that includes current and former NASA center directors, leaders of aerospace corporations, space journalists, and previous award recipients.
We are very proud of all the NASA employees and contractors who live in Bay Forest and make such great contributions to space exploration.
Dr. Eric Christiansen & his wife, Margot Celebrating his achievements.
Bay Forest News ~ May 2015 6
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Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.CRIME REPORT – April 2015Offense Type Address PremiseTheft – Shoplifting 2400 Bay Area Service/Gas StationTheft - All Other Items (Misc.) 2500 Bay Area Restaurant/CafeteriaBurglary Motor Vehicle 1200 Clear Lake City Field/Woods/ParkCriminal Mischief 2900 Clear Lake City Grocery/SupermartBurglary Building 300 Cyberonics Commercial BuildingCriminal Mischief 16200 Dunmoor Road/Street/SidewalkTheft 1800 Emerald Lake Residence/HouseBurglary Habitation 2400 Lofty Oak Residence/HouseCriminal Mischief (Auto) 16300 Shady Elms DrivewayBurglary Habitation 14300 Shannon Ridge Residence/HouseTheft 15800 Stonehaven Residence/Houseincludes: Bay Forest, Middlebrook, Northfork, Brook Forest, Bay Oaks And Bay Knoll This Data Is Not The Official Crime Statistics For The Houston Police Department. This Data Is Being Provided Prior To The Release Of The Department's Official Monthly Uniform Crime.
Crime Watch Correction: March 2015 Crime Watch Report that appeared in the April 2015 Bay Forest News Marita MoranEditor, The Bay Forest News In the April 2015 edition of the Bay Forest News, the March 2015 Crime Watch Report stated that a sexual assault took place at Falcon Pass Elementary School. Officer Richard Buitron has made a correction to the report and we have made the correction to the Bay Forest April 2015 issue.
You will find his correction below. There is also a comment from the Principal of FPE below that.
From: Richard Buitron, OfficerHouston Police Department Good morning Mrs. Moran, I am resending the corrected crime report for the month of March 2015. In addition, to clarify the location of the sexual assault that was originally showing on the report. The correct location of the sexual assault occurred in the 2020 block of Greenwood Oaks Drive. (Park). The incident occurred during the Christmas break of 2014. The Officer that was dispatched to the location inadvertently put the location of the school, and not the location where the incident took place. The report has been supplemented with the correct address. I am unable to provide any further details regarding the incident due to Department policies. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail or call. Have a great and safe day. Regards,Richard Buitron, OfficerHouston Police DepartmentCommunity Relations (Clear Lake)2855 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058
(CRIME WATCH continued on page 7)
Bay Forest News ~ May 2015 7
HPD's "Help Us, Help You" campaign is aimed at sharing information and educating citizens on crime prevention and everyday tips related to public safety in our city.
Pictured is Officer Jim Woods of the Auto Theft Division who spoke to the media on BMV prevention.
Neighborhood News
From: Monica Giuffre, PrincipalFalcon Pass Elementary
Officer Buitron, Thank you for sending this correction. The information that went out definitely caused some anxiety and spread quickly amongst our parent clientele. We also certainly want to protect the trust between our families, students and staff to know that our school is a safe place to not only come to school but a place where students can feel comfortable telling an adult anything that is happening to them that is harmful without that information spreading amongst the community. Our staff is trained on how to handle and report information when it involves the safety or well-being of a child. It is our practice to share information with parents when criminal activity occurs on our campus or involves their child. Again, thank you for your prompt response and for serving our community. Best,Monica Monica Giuffre, PrincipalFalcon Pass Elementary281-284-6200 * [email protected] what our kids are learningNo child should be without success every day!
Help Us, Help You Keep Burglars Away From Your CarSocial Media Coordinator Officer Douglas from Houston Police The Houston Police Department wants to remind you how easy it is to deter burglars from stealing items out of your vehicle.
A car break-in, known as a burglary of a motor vehicle (BMV), is the most preventable crime there is, and one in which citizens can have a direct impact on reducing. The three words to always remember: Take, Hide and Lock. Take your keys, Hide your items and Lock your car doors.
Take a look at a video clip of a staged car break-in that took just five seconds, and a short interview with an HPD auto theft investigator on how motorists tend to leave items in vehicles for criminals to steal. Both are posted on our HPD YouTube channel, Click Here to watch.
It appears many citizens are taking that advice. In the first three months of 2015, BMVs have decreased by 20% in the city compared to the same time period last year.
HPD has conducted numerous BMV prevention campaigns in the past few years in an effort to educate motorists on how quickly thieves can break into a vehicle and how taking easy precautions can deter those thieves.
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Neighborhood News
Spraying Mosquitosin Bay ForestQuestion: What company is spraying to kill
mosquitoes in Bay Forest?Answer: Cypress Creek Pest Control
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Q: When are they spraying in Bay Forest?A: We do not have them spray year round - it is not necessary.
They spray during mosquito season and when there is elevated mosquito activity.
• During the mosquito season - they spray once a week - usually on Wednesday night (Thursday morning).
• When there is elevated activity - we add a second spraying per week and it is on Saturday night (Sunday morning)
Q: What time of day do they spray?A: Spraying only occurs after dark. We have asked Cypress Creek
to spray in Bay Forest after midnight so as to not spray while people are still taking walks in the community.
Q: What is the range of the spray?A: The light micron spray is directed upward from the spraying
vehicles and has a range of 150 ft. They only spray the 'other side of the street' if there is no entry or exit street on the other side.
Q: Should I stay indoors when the spraying is occurring?A: The spraying is done in the middle of the night (after midnight
and before 5am) to avoid contact with people. While the spray is not harmful to humans in the concentration and manner it is sprayed, it is a good idea not be in the path of the chemical spray.
Q: Should I not water my lawn on the nights spraying is occurring?
A: There is no relationship or effect between watering your yard and the spraying activity. However; just be aware that water is what mosquitoes like and need to live - so if we are having mosquito problems, you may want to cut back on watering as an abatement strategy as well.
Q: Do we spray in the Bay Forest parks?A: The spraying (fogging) is completed by a unit mounted on a
truck. The truck travels the streets of Bay Forest only. Since most parks are surrounded by streets we do not undertake walking (backpack) fogging of the parks. This approach has been effective. The only park that may not be fully fogged would be the Nature Preserve (aka Drill Site) as it is very wooded without roadways around the park.
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Neighborhood News
Plan to attend the 4th of July Bike Parade and show your spirit by decorating your bike. There should be more information about that event in the June/July issue of the Bay Forest News. The Mommies’ Club will provide support for this event in the form of ice cold lemonade and snacks for after the parade for all those who attend.
Also, if you are on our e-mail distribution list, look for details on the annual Pool Party and Ice Cream Social to be held in July.
Again, if you are interested in more information about any event please join our e-mail distribution list by contacting Sandra Espinosa at the following e-mail: [email protected].
By joining the e-mail distribution list, you will be among the first to hear about every opportunity to do fun things that occur during the summer. Sometimes there are impromptu swim gatherings, movie events, or trips to Kemah and/or Galveston with the kids. You are welcome to join us for any event. Hope to see you this summer!
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Bay Forest Gourmet Club“Some Like It Hot” was the theme of our final party of the year – and the recipes were filled with serranos, jalapenos, chipotles and plenty of cilantro and cheese. We started with two dips and pita chips, beef and gorgonzola meatballs wrapped in prosciutto and brie and papaya quesadillas. The main course included chicken curry, chipotle ribs, and seafood salad, with sides of green beans, tomatoes, black beans, rice, and arugula salad. After the heat, we all enjoyed ice cream with chocolate fudge and cheesecake.
Brie and Papaya Quesadillas Serves 6 snack portions1 Red Onion, thinly sliced1 Papaya, peeled, seeded and sliced1 Jalapeno chili, seeded and minced1/2 bunch Cilantro, stemmed and mincedJuice of 2 Limes, plus limes wedges for garnish4 large flour tortillas10 oz. Brie cheese, rind removed, thinly sliced2 Tbs Butter2 Tbs Olive Oil
Soak the onion in a small bowl of ice water for 20 minutes. Drain well and pat dry. In a medium bowl, combine the onion, papaya, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add the lime juice and gently stir.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lay the tortillas on a baking sheet. Place slices of brie on one half of each tortilla. Evenly divide the papaya mixture over the Brie slices. Fold each tortilla in half.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and combine with the olive oil. Brush the top of each quesadilla with the butter mixture. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the quesadillas over and brush the other side with butter mixture. Bake 5 to 7 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are lightly browned. Cut each quesadilla into 4 pieces and serve warm, garnished with lime wedges.Source: San Francisco Flavors – Favorite Recipes from the Junior League of San Francisco
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Bay Forest Yard of the MonthI’ve heard it said that “April showers bring May flowers.” That may be true, but certainly they have brought lush green yards to Bay Forest at the end of April when we presented these awards. Our congratulations go to Rick and Marcy Ortega of 15414 Park Estates and Vangie and Jones Robertson at 2110 Woodside. Both yards are consistently well maintained and beautifully green, no matter what Mother Nature sends our way.
15414 Park Estates
The Ortegas on Park Estates have done something very unique with their Boxwood. They wanted a true “hedge” so they planted Boxwood in one continuous ribbon that is broken only by the front walkway. It starts on the left of the property, winds down toward the street, around the trees, up toward the house along the walkway, takes a brief break at the front porch and continues across the rest of the house until it reaches the driveway. There are very few flowers in this landscape. The only “pops” of color are the Mexican Heather circling a tree near the driveway, and the American flag waving proudly near the Crape Myrtle, which should be blooming in the next month or so.
(YARD OF THE MONTH continued on page 11)
Bay Forest News ~ May 2015 11
By contrast, the Robertsons on Woodside have a lot more texture and color in their landscape. They have all sorts of trees, shrubs and flowers in their front beds including Crape Myrtle, Lemon Tree, Roses, Caladium, Snap Dragons, Dahlias, Hydrangea, Yucca, and Alyssum. It sounds like it would be chaotic, but it’s not. The large beds are outlined with white stone, and the flowers are planted together in clumps, both of which give the eye a chance to rest on each plant before moving on to the next. A new walk with a stained concrete edge also contributes to this yards crisp and clean feel.
If you know of a house that you feel deserves to be a Bay Forest Yard of the Month, please submit your nomination to [email protected]. We are also looking for a few more residents to join our committee. If you enjoy reading this article every month, perhaps you might consider joining us and making your voice heard? If you are interested please send your name and contact information to the same address…[email protected] No experience or gardening knowledge necessary, just an appreciation of beautiful yards.
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Community News
Brooks Blue Marlins Swim TeamIt’s Official! Brooks Blue Marlins Swim Season has started! Yes, swim team has officially begun with the start of May. We are still accepting both new and returning swimmers. Many news swimmers, along with seasoned veterans will begin practicing after school at both, the Bay Forest Pool, and also the Brook Forest Pool. As always, ages are divided into different swim times, allowing quality coaching for similar ages.
The Blue Marlins swim team continues to grow... Many new faces have joined our Marlin family by either registering online, or at the walk-up registration held in April at the Bay Forest Pool. We are so excited to begin the year with enthusiastic swimmers and a few new names on our coaching staff. In fact, many of our coaches are previous Blue Marlin team members returning as coaches this year! Hrisa Katsigiannis – Head Coach Mackenzie Clayton Elizabeth Selmarten MaryHelen Fouty Sam Peck Daniel Riojas Brad Sullivan Issac Chang 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 4th. Beginning on Friday, June 5th, all practices will shift to a morning schedule during June. Ages 11-18: Bay Forest Pool (4:30-6:30pm) Ages 5-10: Brook Forest Pool (4:30-5:30/5:30-6:30) Time Trials/Mini Meet is fast approaching! Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 16th in Nassau Bay . We will have our time trials, along with a mini-meet against the Nassau Bay Nauticats. This is when all swimmers 10 and under 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 swimmers in the appropriate race heats for future meets. It’s a fun day for our team. So, please make sure to attend, if possible.Schedule Host Away May 23 Pineloch BrooksMay 30 Timber Cove BrooksJune 6 Brooks Harbor TideJune 13 Heritage Park BrooksJune 20 Brooks El LagoAs you will notice, it is an early season, again, this year; allowing for swim team to wrap up before the month of July. All team information is posted on our website www.brooksbluemarlins.com. Families will be able to check practice status, swim meet details, purchase marlins spirit gear, and even note their volunteer preferences for swim meets. (Remember we cannot guarantee volunteer selections, but sincere efforts are made to do so.) Online registration is still open; please tell your friends and neighbors! Congratulations to the many new families who have joined thus far - the long standing tradition of the Blue Marlin Swim Team! Ivan J. Dominguez, president Brooks Blue MarlinsCell: (713) 339-0835 email: [email protected] For more info, visit www.brooksbluemarlins.com
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Community News
Bay Area Chorus Spring Concert May 11th The Bay Area Chorus closes out its 50th Anniversary Season with the premier of “Mark the Music,” a commissioned work in 5 movements by David Ashley White, Director of U.H. Moores School of Music. “Mark The Music” includes Men’s and Women’s voicing of texts by William Shakespeare, and will be conducted by Dr. White himself. Additional music to celebrate the chorus’s anniversary season includes Dvorak’s Mass in D, as well as other selections conducted by Milton Pullen, BAC Artistic Director.
The concert will be held at 7:00 pm at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 16335 El Camino Real. No tickets are required for this concert. More information is available at www.bayareachorus.org.
19th Annual Bay Area Chorus Cruise Raffle GRAND PRIZE - $3500 CRUISE GIFT CARD + $1500 CASH! We decided to go big again this year with the 19th Annual Bay Area Chorus Cruise Raffle Fundraiser. The grand prize is a $3500 gift card from CruCon Cruise Outlet (Crucon.com) plus $1500 in cash. That is enough for a 7 day Alaskan cruise for two in a balcony cabin on Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises. You can use the gift card for any cruise that CruCon offers. Go to www.bayareachorus.org/2015_Cruise_Raffle to check out the details and to reserve your ticket today! Other prizes include: 2 night stay at MGM Beau Rivage Resort on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; a San Luis Galveston getaway; a hand made quilt; a hand made afghan; four Astros field box tickets; Dinner for 2 at the Outback Steakhouse and a movie at AMC Theatres; and Dinner for 2 at BJ's and a movie at Cinemark Theatres. Only 200 ticket will be sold. Chances of winning a prize are greater than 1 in 20 per ticket purchased! Tickets will be available through May 11, 2015 for $50 each. Go to www.bayareachorus.org/2015_Cruise_Raffle to check out the details and to reserve your ticket today!
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Are we in for giant bark aphid infestation?Thanks to GardenLine listeners Diane Eckols and Jonathan Brege, we now have new pictures of what giant bark aphids look like.
Diane's email said, "Just checking to see if these are beneficial or not, and if not, should I nuke 'em?"
Okay, I made up the "nuke 'em" part.
But they certainly aren't beneficial in any way I've ever seen. So, if you see this kind of infestation on the trunk and limbs of any of your trees, you should definitely waste 'em!
But before we get to the killing spree, here are some things you should know about giant bark aphids: First, they are not to be con-fused with bark lice, which actually are beneficial insects. Bark aphids rain honeydew on everything below. Then, a black, sooty mold develops on the honeydew. Most callers to the GardenLine show seem to be wondering why the tree seems to be dripping "sap" (actually aphid excrement) or what the unusual bug cluster is.
I thought we might have an infestation last summer, but it really never took hold. But getting pictures of bark aphids so early in the year has me a bit concerned — these critters are cyclical and don't appear in big infestations every year. Frankly, I can't remember an infestation in over seven years, so we are due!
There are a couple ways to rid yourself of the problem. First, blast them off with a water hose and treat the tree trunk a day or two later with dormant oil spray. If you want an immediate kill, go with mal-athion, bifenthrin or any synthetic pyrethroid. I suggest a dormant oil spray a week after using an insecticide to insure you kill any eggs or nymphs that may have been protected during the spraying.
And here's something to consider: If the honeydew is dripping harmlessly on nothing below, entomologists say giant bark aphids are a short-lived insect that will go away on its own.
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Annual Falcon Pass Voyagers Senior TeaATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS WHO ATTENDED FALCON PASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -Congratulations on all of your accomplishments and your approaching graduation from High School. If you attended Falcon Pass Elementary School, we would like to invite you back to celebrate your success, and wish you well with your future plans. Join us on Thursday May 14th 2015, from 2:45-4:00 pm in the FPE Library for refreshments and to reminisce about the "good old" days" when you were a Falcon Pass Voyager, with your friends and teachers from our school. If you know any seniors from FPE, please help to spread the word to them as we would love to see all of you again. Please park in the front parking lot and be on time since the elementary school children will be dismissed shortly after and traffic congestion will be an issue. PTA is offering a scholarship opportunity please see details below. Please RSVP to Lori Breon at 281-284-6212 or [email protected] by May 11, 2015 if you are attending or if you have any questions and need additional information.
2015 Freshman Parent TeaPlease pass the word, our Freshman Parent Tea for the parents of the 2015 Freshman or any other newcomers to the school will be onWednesday, May 13, 2015 in the Ninth Grade Center Library.
Final Exams SpringThis schedule is subject to change. This is for 9-11th graders. Here are the exam exemption rules from last year.
Mon, Jun 1, 20157th period - final exam 7:20-9:13 am3rd period- review 9:20-10:22 am6th period - review 10:29-11:30 am5th period - review 12:30-1:23 pm6th period - review 1:30-2:30p
Tue, Jun 2, 20155th period - final exam 7:20-9:13 am3rd period - attendance 9:20-9:30 am6th period - final exam 9:37-11:30 am2nd period - review 12:30-1:23 pm4th period - review 1:30-2:30 pm
Wed, Jun 3, 20152nd period - final exam 7:20-9:13 am3rd period - attendance 9:20-9:30 am4th period - final exam 9:37-11:30 am1st period - review 12:30-1:23 pm3rd period - review 1:30-2:30 pm
Thu, Jun 4, 20151st period - final exam 7:20-9:13 am3rd period - final exam 9:37-11:30 am
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Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners NamedThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) released the names of the first group of winners in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 1,000 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards financed by about 200 corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations. More than 700 high school seniors nationwide were named as National Merit Achievement Scholars.
Scholars were selected from students who advanced to the Finalist level in the National Merit Scholarship competition and met criteria of their scholarship sponsors. Corporate sponsors provide National Merit Scholarships for Finalists who are children of their employees, who are residents of communities the company serves, or who plan to pursue college majors or careers the sponsor wishes to encourage.
The following CCISD students have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards:
NATIONAL MERIT LOCKHEED MARTIN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPThe Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation supports Merit Scholarship awards for children of Lockheed Martin employees located throughout the world. These scholarships are part of the corporation's support to its employees, the community, and to education, reflecting its strong belief that higher education is essential to the nation's future.
Justin M. Hill, Clear Lake High SchoolProbable career field: Computer ScienceAida M. Lu, Clear Lake High SchoolProbable career field: Engineering
NATIONAL MERIT BOEING SCHOLARSHIPThe Boeing Company supports Merit Scholarship awards annually for children of employees. The Merit Scholarship awards are a part of the Boeing Company's comprehensive aid to education program.
Kushal T. Kadakia, Clear Lake High SchoolProbable career field: BiomedicineSarah C. Sims, Clear Lake High SchoolProbable career field: Biology
NATIONAL MERIT CHEVRON SCHOLARSHIPWith approximately 59,000 employees, Chevron Corporation is a world-leading integrated energy company, with subsidiaries that conduct business across the globe. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops and commercializes the energy resources of the future.
Jackson K. Majewski, Clear Lake High SchoolProbable career field: Architecture
Robonauts Win World ChampionshipMore than 18,000 students from around the globe traveled to St. Louis, Missouri to put their engineering skills to the test at the annual FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Championship including a high school team representing Clear Creek ISD. When the final competition was done on Saturday, April 25, 2015, CCISD’s Robonauts and their robot “Empire” along with their Alliance partners from Davis, Clovis, and Palmdale, California won the coveted FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) Championship and were crowned Alliance World Champs.
This year’s challenge, “Recycle Rush,” was to build a robot that could lift boxes onto each other and top it off with a recycling bin while students tried to have their robot throw pool noodles at the opposing teams’ robots. Competing Alliances scored points by stacking totes on scoring platforms, capping those stacks with recycling containers, and properly disposing of pool noodles, representing litter. The four-day event came down to a heart-pounding conclusion Saturday night in front of a roaring crowd of more than 40,000.
CCISD students and staff along with NASA-Johnson Space Center mentors worked late nights perfecting their winning strategy. The team with students from Clear Brook, Clear Creek, Clear Falls, Clear Horizons Early College High School, Clear Lake and Clear Springs High Schools pulled together with passion, enthusiasm, and vision. After being seeded first and winning the Newton division, the Robonauts headed into Einstein (final round) with teams 1678, the Citrus Circuits, 1671, the Buchanan Bird Brains, and 5012, the Gryffingears as alliance partners.
Clear Creek ISD congratulates the Robonauts on a fantastic season and for
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School News Continued...CLHS Golf Team Hopes to Ace State Championship
The Clear Lake High School boys varsity golf team has advancedto state! Coach David Monsrud and the players headed to the UIL Boys Golf State Championship in Austin. Congratulations on your successful year!
PTSA Officers 2015-16The elected officers for the Clear Lake High Schoo PTSA 2015-2016 board are: President – Brandie Corrao1st VP (Programs) – Michelle Krueger2nd VP (LUWL) – Michelle BrookoverTreasurer – Julie LovelaceSecretary – Deana Pew
The PTSA has open positions for • Arts In Education• Fundraising• Hospitality• Social Media• Staff Appreciation (Need 2)• Webmaster• Special Purchases• Spirit Shirts
If you are interested in heading up one of those committees, please contact Brandi Corrao.
We are looking forward to a great year!
In Memoriam Our deepest and sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Lisa Morrow, a senior from Clear Lake High School.
To help her classmates learn more about Lisa, her family has prepared a memory brochure they would like to share with the school.
Lisa Morrow August 31, 1994 – March 27, 2015
Crowder Funeral Home Saturday, April 4th, 2015, 11:00 AM
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Forever Near
She’s gone from here, So far away. I want to get her back.
The pain I feel, so very real, Reveals how great the lack. Then I stop and look around
How could I be so blind. All around are parts of her Which she has left behind.
The smile she gave is lingering, Upon some other face.
She left a scattered legacy, Which time cannot erase.
Impressions that she left behind, Create a work of art,
That I will keep so carefully, Imprinted on my heart.
By Marie Morrow
We wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us during this time of deepest loss. Your arms of compassion and prayer uphold us when we feel so weak. We are greatly comforted by this outpouring of
love on every side. Thank you.
The Morrow Family
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Congratulations!Ashton Duke, a senior at Clear Creek High School, and Perry Alagappan, a senior at Clear Lake High School, were named Coca-Cola Scholars in recognition of their outstanding leadership, academic achievements and dedication to their community. Both students, who were among 150 scholars chosen from 103,000 applicants nationwide, were recognized at a special Scholars Weekend in Atlanta which included participation in the Leadership Development Institute, a city tour, seminars by Coca-Cola Scholars alumni and staff, and a community service project. In addition to the acknowledgement, each will receive a $20,000 scholarship.
Falcon Returns to Share Knowledge with StudentsKent Kubena, a television producer and 1990 graduate of Clear Lake High School, spoke with current Audio Visual Production students at his alma mater via Skype. The alumnus shared his tricks of the trade and discussed his new series, "The Messengers," on The CW Network.
Final PTA Meeting of 2014-2015 School YearPlease join us for the May PTA Meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 12:15. Lunch will be provided by the PTA at Noon. The meeting agenda includes recognition awards, the 2015-2016 budget, and installation of next year’s officers. The program follows the business meeting; Amber O’Banion, FPE Librarian, will speak on Keeping Your Kids Reading This Summer.
Scholastic Book FairSupport the FPE Library while getting some great deals on books! Shop the Falcon Pass Book Fair May 1st-8th. The fair is open 8 am to 3 pm (closing at Noon on Friday the 8th), and from 6-8 pm on Tuesday May 5th.
May FPE Calendar of Events1st Book Fair 8 am - 3 pm4th-8th Teacher Appreciation Week Book Fair 8 am - 3 pm; closes Noon Friday Pre-K and Kindergarten Roundup 8:30-11:30 am5th Spring Choir Concert 6:30 pm; Book Fair 6-8 pm6th School Nurse’s Day 5th Grade GT Presentations7th JSC Credit Union Deposit Day 8-9 am 3rd Grade Field Trip 8th 4th Grade Field Trip 1st Grade Mother’s Day Tea 1:45 pm 12th PTA Executive Board Meeting Educational Enrichment Program, Singing Zoologist, sponsored by PTA 13th 4th Grade GT Presentations14th Senior Tea 2:45 pm FPE TV Banquet 6:00 pm19th PTA Meeting 12:15 in teaching theater; lunch served at 12:00 pm22nd Living Museum28th 1st grade book parade 10:15 am29th Spirit Day
Pre-K / Kindergarten Online EnrollmentIf your child is entering Kindergarten in August, Clear Creek ISD elementary campuses are ready to welcome you the first week of May. But first, parents and guardians should register their child online, then visit the school to which they are zoned during the week of May 4 - 8, between 8:30 - 11:30 am to submit documents needed to complete the enrollment for their child. Parents can go online to learn more about CCISD Pre-K and Kindergarten and to register their child. Click here for more information about the online registration process. Once a parent or guardian finishes the online registration and has all the required documents ready, it is time to visit their zoned school to finalize the process of enrolling their Pre-K student or Kindergartner. Read more »
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Up Coming Local Events6th Annual Red, White & Bayou Crawfish Texas Music Festival in Dickinson, May 16th, 11 am to 11 pm at Hwy 3 and FM 517. Kevin Fowler headlines the event.www.redwhiteandbayou.com
Pasadena Strawberry Festival, May 15 - 17 at the fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadenawww.strawberryfest.org 'Sunday in Nature' - Visit Pasadena's Armand Bayou Nature Center on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, FREE admission courtesy of Dow Chemical Company. www.abnc.org Space Center Houston Upcoming exhibits - "Space: A Journey to Our Future" May 23-Sept. 7Be a Mars Trekker at Global Teen Summit June 15-20and "Be the Astronaut" Oct. 3, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016.
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Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library
16616 Diana Lane, Houston, Texas 77062 (281) 488.1906 • www.hcpl.net
TGIF Senior Adult Trips – Registration for the Trip to Chappell Hill Lavender Farm The TGIF Programs Senior Adult Trips and the Precinct2gether Program continue our partnership in Summer 2015. If you are at least 50 years old, then we hope you will join us on a day trip to the Chappell Hill Lavender Farm on Thursday, June 11, 2015. The Precinct2gether bus departs from the Freeman Library parking lot no later than 9:15 am. The Chappell Hill Lavender Farm, located at 2250 Dillard Road Brenham, Texas 77833, is an aromatic lavender farm with quaint surroundings and a scenic hillside view. We will have a tour of the farm and visit the Lavender Patch Gift Shop. After our visit to the Lavender Farm, we will have a late lunch (around 1:00 pm) at the Cannery Kitchen, located at 314 E. Alamo St., Brenham, TX 77833. The lunch buffet will be around $10/person. The Cannery Kitchen takes cash as well as Visa and Mastercard. Lastly, we will stop at Frazier’s Ornamental & Architectural Concrete in Hempstead, Texas. Registration is free and opens at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. To make your reservation, please visit or call the upstairs Reference Desk at the Clear Lake City - County Freeman Branch Library at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062 or at 281-488-1906. Space is limited to 39 people who register on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited seating and popularity, one person can make a reservation for a maximum of two people. Contact information will need to be provided for each person going. We can only accommodate trip goer changes if no one is on the waiting list. Registration closes Tuesday, June 2, 2015.
Free Workshop on “Hiring your first employee” with John LumleySaturday, May 16th @ Freeman LibrarySmall Business Workshop with SCORE Houston continues with John Lumley, Area Manager for Trinet, SOI. Mr. Lumley will be presenting “Hiring your first employee” on Saturday, May 16th starting at 10:30 in the Community Room at the Freeman Library at 16616 Diana Lane. Come and learn standards and regulations for being an employer. This workshop is intended to help with: • The difference between a contract worker and an employee• Best practices for hiring• Reporting requirements when you hire an employee• Compensation practices and requirements• Laws with which you need to comply• Employee benefits options• Employee handbooksRegistration is required for this free workshop. Go online at to register HERE or call the library at 281-488-1906.
MAY ADULT PROGRAMS
Workforce Solutions Sessions:5/7 at 1:30 pm -Making Connections 80% of jobs do not get advertised. Learn the techniques to access the “hidden” job market, leverage social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and make effective phone calls.
5/14 at 1:30 pm -Interviews The interview is where jobs are won and lost! Learn steps to help you make a great first impression, appropriately respond to questions, and effectively follow-up to improve your chances of getting an offer. 5/16 at 10:30 am SCORE Small Business Workshop-Hiring your 1st Employee with John Lumley Registration required, Click Here to register or call the library at 281-488-1906.
Small Business Counseling is available on Tuesday and Wednesday at the library. SCORE Houston educates, counsels and mentors small business owners. An appointment is required. Make your appointment to grow your business by Clicking Here. Services are free and confidential.
TGIF SeriesEvery Friday morning starting at 10:30 am. Refreshments for TGIF Programs presentation are provided by the Friends of Freeman Library.• 5/1 Jocelyn H. Lee Innovation Lab Orientation with Patrick Ferrell- Cool things you can Make! • 5/8 “It’s a Tox, Tox World” by Cheryl Rowan, Medical Librarian. She will discuss many cleaning products that are used daily, cosmetics and others about potential toxic chemicals and substances found in many of them. Learn resources that will help you discover the potential dangers of these products. • 5/15 “Technology Q&A” This will be a great time to ask Freeman Library staff and other attendees about computers, smartphones, devices, and eContent from the HCPL Digital Media Catalog.• 5/22“Open Forum on Finance” by Mallie Daniel of Wealth Creation Advisors, Inc. They provide educational programs, retirement counseling, investment strategies, and opportunities.• 5/29 Friday Film Series starts at 10:15. We are celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a featured film - Disney’s Million Dollar Arm (2014).
Bookclubs, Writer’s Club 5/7 at 6:30 pm Clear Lake Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group 5/11 at 7:30 pm Freeman Mystery Book Club 5/9 & 5/23 at 10:00 am Clear Lake Area Writers (CLAW) 5/27 at 7:30 pm Hofstetter Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club5/28 at 7:00 pm Great Books Club
Crafts Crafts to go kit (starts 5/5) will be a door hanger. This free kit will include all materials necessary to build your craft-courtesy of the Friends of Freeman Library. To find out more information about our friends and become a member go online at www.friendsoffreeman.org/ 5/12 & 5/26 Freeman Needlecrafters meets at the Conference Room at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Come join us!
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TechnologyLearn more about our computer and Maker classes at your Innovation Lab. Visit our website HERE or call the library at 281 488 1906. Registration is required.
MAY EVENTS FOR TEENS5/4 Movie Monday at 4:30 pm– Start the beginning of your week by kicking back, watching a great movie and enjoying tasty snacks.
5/14 Gamers Unite! at 4:30 pm - Join us in the Zone for tabletop and video games. Have a favorite game? Feel free to bring it with you to share.
5/18 Movie Monday at 4:30 pm – Start the beginning of your week by kicking back, watching a great movie and enjoying tasty snacks.
5/20 Teen Coding Club at 4:30 pm - Learn basic coding skills together in the Zone.
5/21 DIY: Origami at 4:30 pm – Create some beautiful objects by folding.
5/27 Freeman Teens Read Book Club at 4:30 pm - Tell us about everything new or old! Share your favorite books, songs, movies, or television shows while enjoying snacks.
5/28 Gamers Unite! at 4:30 pm - Join us in the Zone for tabletop and video games. Have a favorite game? Feel free to bring it with you to share.
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5/4, 5/11, 5/18 Toddler Time at 11:15 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Toddler Time 10:15 & 11:15 & Preschool Story Time 1:305/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 Book Babies 10:15 & 11:15 & Preschool Story time 1:30 BOOK BABIES: For infants up to 18 months along with a caregiver. The program is designed so that caregivers, together with the librarians, create a fun early literacy experience using songs, rhymes, movement, books and bubbles. Free tickets are available 15 minutes before each session.
TODDLER TIME: For children 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. This program features books, songs, finger plays, music and movement free tickets are available 15 minutes before each session.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: For children 3 to 5 years old. This program is designed for children who are ready to sit and listen to stories in addition to enjoying songs, finger plays and action rhymes. Free tickets are available beginning at 1:00 pm.
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MAKER MONDAYS at 4:30For children age 5 and up. Free tickets required and available at the Kid's Information Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.5/4 Straws and Connectors 5/11 Magnetic Mosaics 5/18 Lego Free PlayMay 21st Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration at 4:30 pm for all agesMay 22nd Baby Playtime for Ages 0-18 months starting at 10:00 to 11:00 am.
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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
Houston Department of Health and Human Services
CenterPoint Energy maintains streetlights throughout our electric service territory in and around Houston. Go to the link below to report a streetlight outage. You will be asked to provide:
• pole number for the non-functioning lights you want to report• contact information (in case more info is needed to locate a streetlight)• an e-mail address (if you want feedback regarding your repair request)• the number of streetlights you would like to report
Visit CenterPoint Energy’s webpage for reporting streetlights out: http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage orwww.centerpointelectric.com/cehe/support/streetlight/Report general power outages by calling 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143
To Report a Streetlight that is Out...
Bay Forest ContactsOFFICERS - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Vice President Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Treasurer Stephanie Meyers Secretary John Haas Director Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328
COMMITTEES - Bay Forest Community AssociationARC Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444ACLC Dan Pias [email protected] 281-488-0123Tennis John Hass Tennis - Kids Bruce Reistle [email protected] 832-533-1493Tennis - Womens Carol Rush [email protected] 832-630-0350Tennis - Mens A Greg Blackburn [email protected] 281-480-8280Tennis - Mens B Russ Hall [email protected] 281-486-4052Tennis - Mens C LiMin Chang [email protected] 281-483-6906Pool Tom Camp [email protected] 832-493-5328Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Yard of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Trash Service Oversight Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Long Range Planning Barbara McCollum 832-377-1222Realtor Advisory Board Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Community Relations John Haas [email protected] 832-377-1222Management Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Crime/Community Watch Barbara McCollum www.clcw.org Water Resources 832-377-1222Website Oversight Dan Pias [email protected] 713-562-5444Nominating Committee Stephanie Meyers 281-488-0123ORGANIZATIONSGarden Club Katy Lednicky www.GBTB.org 281-488-5655Gourmet Club Alex Valenti [email protected]’ Club Sandra Espinosa [email protected] Blue Marlins Blue Marlins Hotline 832-247-5035OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERSThe Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at: [email protected] 15715 Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062AmeriWaste 281-331-8400City of Houston Information (neighborhood protection, solid waste, addresses to public buildings, etc.) 3-1-1Officer Richard Buitron 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 Clear Lake High School281-284-6200 Fax: 281-286-2914 281-284-1900 Fax: 281-284-1905 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 www.ccisd.net/schools/elementary-schools www.ccisd.net/schools/high-schools/ clear-lake-high-schoolSpace Center Intermediate 281-284-3300 Fax: 281-284-3305 8 am to 4 pm www.ccisd.net/schools/intermediate-schools
