We Focus on Learning!

May 2009 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT We Focus on Learning! Stay Informed Off the Couch Great Teachers New Schools Be a part of the How playing Humble ISD’s Information on our district’s online outdoors benefits Nationally three new schools news network children Certified Teachers under construction page 3 page 4 pages 6-7 page 10-11 2 Your SCHOOLS May 09 Superintendent’s View Seven who serve: May 9 election Board of Trustees. This team effort Three positions on the seven-member Humble ISD Board of Trust- is also responsible for the signifi- ees are up for election this year. Board members are volunteers who serve cant improvement we have seen in without pay. On the ballot will be: Texas Assessment of Knowledge Trustee Position No. 1 .................. Daniel G. Huberty and Skills (TAKS) test results in Trustee Position No. 2 .................... Aquarius Terry Johnson Reading/Language Arts. I commend Keith W. Lapeze the teachers, principals and cur- Trustee Position No. 3 ....................Bonnie Longnion riculum leaders across Humble ISD Vernon Reed who worked tirelessly to monitor each student’s learning, in addition to taking time to collaborate with School Board Election: each other on intervention plans and instructional strategies. Their work truly paid big learning dividends for our students. When & where to vote It is important and encourag- Early voting for all precincts: April 27-May 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Dr. Guy Sconzo ing to note that state legislators un- May 4-5, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This has been one of the derstand the critical need to reform toughest years I can recall, but I the school finance system and are Early Voting Locations will remember the multitude of committed to acting. Community Humble City Hall/Council Chamber, 114 W. Higgins St., Humble blessings, support and outstanding members, especially the volunteers Humble ISD Administration Building, 20200 Eastway Village Dr., Humble achievements that also made this of the Humble ISD Legislative James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center (ISC), one of the best years. We had a bond Committee and members of the 4810 Magnolia Cove Dr., Kingwood referendum, Hurricane Ike, a tax rate Board of Trustees, have worked long Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 election following a world-wide fi- and hard to make sure our represen- Election Day: nancial meltdown, and now the state tatives and senators understand the legislative session with long-overdue dire financial picture Texas schools Election Day Precincts and Voting Locations school finance reform on the table. face if they do not act and act fast. Precincts 108, 334, 598, 599, 776 vote at: The bond referendum passed Through my years in Humble Humble City Hall/Council Chamber, 114 W. Higgins St., Humble with over 70% voter approval. We ISD, the most positive benefit I Precincts 45, 83, 363, 380,742, 799, 840, 847 vote at: pulled together to get schools open see for our children is our faculty North Belt Elementary School, 8105 North Belt Dr., Humble and lives back to normal after Ike. and staff’s commitment to student Precincts 351, 388, 658, 659, 674, 764 vote at: Because of inadequate and unfair Learning. The high expectations of Oaks Elementary School, 5858 Upper Lake Dr., Humble state funding, we pursued the only parents set the stage and it is up to Precincts 199, 469 vote at: remedy for raising operating revenue us to provide the personalized edu- Foster Elementary School, 1800 Trailwood Village Dr., Kingwood provided by law, a 13 cent tax rate cation that each child deserves. So it Precincts 340, 357, 590, 635, 636, 758 vote at: increase. Despite the economy, our is fitting that this is the hardest and Kingwood Middle School, 2407 Pine Terrace, Kingwood community showed its support and best year I can remember. It dem- Precincts 459, 563, 612, 670, 760 vote at: voted for a tax rate increase with a onstrates that even with adversity, if Creekwood Middle School, 3603 Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood 65% positive vote. we can keep our focus on Learning How do I know my precinct number? All these successes are the our children will be the beneficia- Your number is printed on your voter registration card. Or, you can result of the work of our parents and ries. We can look back on a job well search by your name on www.hcvoter.com. Click on “voter registra- community members, employees done for our kids. What else really tion,” and then click on “voter search.” and members of the Humble ISD matters? Board of Trustees On the Cover Humble ISD Student art, clockwise from upper right: Cat-Hailey Darby, grade 2, Timbers Some homes not served by Humble ISD receive Dave Martin, president this newsletter as a result of postal routes cross- Elementary; Mushroom/ants-Angelica Guiterrez, grade 4, Shadow Forest ing over district lines. To save money, we must Daniel G. Huberty, vice president Elementary; Giraffe-Maria Pineros, grade 3, Timbers Elementary; Bug-Emma Kent, mail to an entire postal carrier route. Keith Lapeze, secretary grade 1, Willow Creek Elementary; Walrus-Andrew Canales, grade 3, Shadow Forest Humble Independent School District does not discrimi- Dr. Bonnie Longnion, parliamentarian Elementary; Metamorphosis-Jessica Dennis, grade 4, Shadow Forest Elementary; nate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, Charles Cunningham, member Fishing-Megan Tarkington, grade 2, Greentree Elementary; Mission Fort, Stephen sex or disability in providing education services. Janet Orth (281-641-8000) has been designated to coordinate Brent Engelage, member Chamness, grade 4, Bear Branch Elementary; and center, Tree-Lauren Chachere, compliance with the non-discrimination requirements Robert Scarfo, member grade 5, Willow Creek Elementary. of Title IX and compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS May 09 3 Spring 2009 Dates Services for students April 28-May 1 ............................ TAKS: with disabilities gr. 3-10 & exit level May 19 .......TAKS: gr. 5 test, gr. 8 retest Humble ISD is respon- May 25 ............... Memorial Day Holiday sible for identifying, locating and Did you receive a text mes- How do I sign up? June 3 ..................... Last Day of School evaluating all children with dis- sage after Hurricane Ike about The system automatically June 4 ................ Prof. Growth/Workday abilities who are in need of special July 1 ............ TAKS: gr. 3, 5 & 8 retests school closures? These were sent established accounts for many education and related services thanks to a new online commu- parents using data on file. To who reside and or located within nication tool, Humble ISD Your see if you have an account, click the school district’s boundaries or Humble ISD School’s Insider. You can be a part the Your Schools Insider icon on attend a private school within the of this network by establishing a the district’s home page (www. 2009-10 district’s boundaries, even if they free account. humble.k12.tx.us) and log in using Calendar your email address. If the system are not district residents. Why should I be a member? recognizes your address but you Children who have a disability or who are suspected of First Semester • Receive notification of emergen- don’t know your password, click 82 School Days the “I can’t log in” button and your having a disability may be referred 7 Professional Growth/Workdays cies that might affect students password will be e-mailed to you. to Humble ISD through one of the Aug. 17-21 ....... Prof. Growth/Workdays If your email address is not recog- following means: Aug. 24 ................Begin First Semester • Stay informed about important nized, you don’t have an account. Sept. 7 ...........................School Holiday events in Humble ISD • For children of district residents, Labor Day You can easily set one up by fol- who are school age (3 to 21), Oct. 12 ......................... Student Holiday • Get a response to questions and lowing the on-screen instructions. please contact the elementary, Prof. Growth/Workday concerns, give your input on middle, or high school that Nov. 25-27 ..............Thanksgiving Holiday Who can have an account? Dec. 18 ...................End First Semester where we’re going as a district serves your particular neighbor- Anyone. Indicate if you are a Dec. 21-31 ................... Winter Holidays hood or location. Jan. 1 .........................................Holiday How does it work? parent or community member and Jan. 4 ........................... Student Holiday Share your contact informa- the type of information you want to • For children of district residents Prof. Growth/Workday tion with us. We send you informa- receive. Be sure to list your chil- who are below school-age (birth tion by e-mail. In emergencies or to dren’s schools in the “School Rela- through 2 years old), please Second Semester announce major events, phone calls tionships” field to get news specifi- 95 School Days contact the Special Education 3 Professional Growth/Workdays and text messages can be sent. cally related to those campuses. Department at 281-641-8326 or Jan. 5 ..............Begin Second Semester one of the following ECI Agen- Jan. 18 .............................. MLK Holiday cies: Feb. 15 ........................ Student Holiday Remaining early release dates ECI Keep Pace Program at 281- Prof. Growth/Workday 397-4000 (all areas excluding March 15-19 ................ Spring Vacation Elementary Schools – May 14, June 3: zip code 77044) April 2 ...................Good Friday Holiday Pre-K morning–10 a.m. ECI Bay Area Program at 281- April 5 .......................... Student Holiday Pre-K afternoon & Grades K-5–11:30 a.m. Prof. Growth/Workday 838-4477 (all areas with zip May 31 ..............

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