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to the Class of 2013

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SURPRISE! Channelview ISD Education Foundation presents grants to teachers

PAGES 4-7 SUMMER 2013 2 Registration times Students of the Month set at campuses Elementary schools enrolling during summer; others begin aft er July 29

Registration for students in all ing items when registering their child MARCH: Students of the Month were, top row, from left, Priscilla Zavala (McMullan Elementary), grades in Channelview ISD have been for school: Jessica Brown (Channelview High School), Erik Solis (Kolarik Ninth Grade Campus), Brandon scheduled at the individual school • Birth Certiﬁ cate (original - no Higgins (Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center), Gabriella Diaz (Aguirre Junior High). Pictured campuses. copies) in front are, from left, Angel Aviles (De Zavala Elementary), Lateashya Luman (Schochler Elementary campuses will regis- • Social Security Card (original - no Elementary), Alexis Villanueva (Harvey Brown Elementary), Jairo Fuentes (Hamblen ter students throughout the summer copies) Elementary), Kendall Siner (Cobb Elementary) and Erik Hernandez (Crenshaw Elementary). from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Monday • Immunization Record Not pictured is Paola Salcedo from Alice Johnson Junior High. through Thursday. • Last Report Card or Withdrawal The elementary schools are planning Paper two late evening registration times • Two (2) Proofs of Residency - re- after August 5. cent (within the last 30 days) light bill, Secondary campuses have scheduled water bill, gas bill, lease/rent agree- registration 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. ment or purchase agreement – No starting July 29. Two late evening Disconnect Notices registration times will be announced For more information, please call at a later date. the school where you are enrolling Parents will need to have the follow- your child.

APRIL: Students of the Month were Tre’Michael Tutt (Kolarik Ninth Grade Center), Hannah New dismissal times set for campuses Miller (Channelview High School) , Megali Velasco (Schochler Elementary), Selena Guerrero (Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center), Cynthia Neri (Alice Johnson Junior High), Marisela Channelview schools will have Aguirre JH and Alice Johnson JH Silva (Aguirre Junior High) and Jonathan Lopez (Hamblen Elementary). Pictured in front are, new dismissal times for the 2013- - 8:35 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. from left, Emeli Briseno (De Zavala Elementary), Victor Gardea (Harvey Brown Elementary), 2014 school year. Cobb, Crenshaw, DeZavala, Nadia Duenas (Crenshaw Elementary), Pedro Saenz (Cobb Elementary) and Evelyn Cortez The times are as follows: Hamblen - 7:45 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. (McMullan Elementary). Channelview High School - 7:05 Harvey Brown, McMullan, a.m. - 2:25 p.m. Schochler - 8:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

School meal information and prices The district participates in the National School Lunch Program and offers free and reduced-price lunches based on a student’s ﬁ nancial need. Information can be obtained from the Nutrition Services Department at (281) 860-3807. Cafete- ria menus and an online payment option can be found on the CISD website.

SCHOOL MEAL PRICES MAY: Students of the Month were, top row, from left, Ian Lemoine (Harvey Brown Elementary), Breakfast Price Lunch Price Stacy Mora (Aguirre Junior High), Jason Bonilla (Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center), Megan Hare (Channelview High School), Herisbet Ponce (Alice Johnson Junior High) and Lauren Grades PK-5 No charge 1.65 Easton (Kolarik Ninth Grade Campus). Pictured in front are, from left, Felipe Arias (Schochler Grades 6-12 No charge 1.90 Elementary), Landon McGee (Crenshaw Elementary), Gabriela Flores (Cobb Elementary) and Adults and Visitors 1.50 adult, 2.75 adult Marisol Aguirre (McMullan Elementary). Not pictured is Kamorie Batts of Hamblen Elementary. 1.25 child 2.00 child 3 Elementary students advance to state event CISD participants compete in Odyssey of the Mind contest The Top Five Percent of graduating seniors from Channelview High School are all smiles after being honored during the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Senior Honors Luncheon at San Jacinto College North. The Odyssey of the Mind teams from Crenshaw, Cobb and Harvey Brown elementary schools competed in the state The Top Five Percent competition at Spring Woods High School in Houston. The three teams advanced to the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce honors competition after fi nishing among the top spots in their regional event. academic achievements of graduating seniors Teams of students in grades 3-5 from Cobb, Crenshaw and Harvey The North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce Brown elementary schools posted honored the Top Five percent of graduating scores at the event that qualifi ed “What our students have achieved is seniors from Channelview High School, C.E. them for the state contest. A team King High School, Galena Park High School phenomenal...I have no doubt that they of fi rst graders from Crenshaw also and North Shore Senior High School at a special are tomorrow’s leaders.” participated in the region event. luncheon at San Jacinto College North. Odyssey of the Mind is an “What our students have acheived is phenomenal,” - Cindi Ollis, international educational program said Cindi Ollis, principal of Channelview High Channelview High School Principal that provides creative problem- School. “They have put in the long hours, hard solving opportunities for students work and dedication to excel academically. I have from kindergarten through college. no doubt that they are tomorrow’s leaders.” Malinda Garcia Nadia Molina, Ashley Lawrence, Stephany Team members apply their The Top Five percent from CHS included: Ruby Sanchez-Jimenez, Kateryn Hernandez, Isaac Rodriguez, creativity to solve problems that Sanchez, Dalia Cavazos, Ching Giang, Sergio Sanchez, Jasmins Diaz-Lopez, Destinee Hernandez, Maria Garcia and range from building mechanical Heather Deel, Pedro Najera, Savannah Brown, Joshua Torres. devices to presenting their own Grace Lagos Posey, John Yazbek, Rogello Gutierrez, The event was sponsored by the North Channel Chamber’s interpretation of literary classics. Janelle Sanchez, Viviana Sanchez, Taylor Whitley, Education Committee. See Contest, page 15

Actively Engaged in the Future CHANNELVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT of Our Community

ChannelViews is SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS published several times a year Mark Kramer, Public Relations Offi cer for the Channelview ISD Greg Ollis community by the district’s Offi ce CHANNELVIEW ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES of Public Relations. Suggestions Patrick Lacy, President E.B. Garcia, Member for articles should be sent to Follow us on the web! Mark Kramer, Public Relations J. Kyle Campbell, Vice President Greg Johnstone, Member www.cvisd.org Offi cer, at marcus.kramer@ Steven Dennis, Secretary Alex Ybarra, Member channelview.isd.esc4.net. Keith Liggett, Parliamentarian 4 Knock, knock...it’s the Surprise Patrol! Education Foundation awards Spring round of Innovative Teaching Grants

Some of the “excited” Innovative Teaching Grant recipients include, clockwise from left, Abygail Knapp (Kolarik Ninth Grade Center), Nacha Grifﬁ n (Harvey Brown Elementary) and David Myrick (McMullan Elementary). By Mark Kramer

arvey Brown Elementary School physical educa- Htion teacher Nacha Grifﬁ n cheered and danced for joy in the middle of class. McMullan Elementary’s David Myrick’s peaceful lunch with a caf- eteria full of students became any- thing but quiet, thanks to a welcome interruption. As Kolarik Ninth Grade Center is worth a thousand words,” was cer- ﬁ rst-year teacher Abygail Knapp’s tainly true as these were some of the door opened to the sounds of the reactions among teachers that were Channelview High School band and a presented with Innovative Teaching large crowd of people with noisemak- Grants during the Channelview ISD ers and an oversized check, her eyes Education Foundation’s “Surprise became wide with amazement. Patrol” on Friday, May 31. The commonly used saying, “a look See Grants, page 6 More photos: Pages 6 and 7 5 Thank you! to our generous donors that made these grants possible

Gold Partners LyondellBasell North Shore Rotary Club

Silver Partners Bay-IBI Group Architects Ashley Sampson - Channelview High School Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Trans Matic, Inc. United Community Credit Union Everitt Industrial Supply Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P The Kramer Family

Bronze Partner AXA Advisors (Aldo Ochoa) Community Bank of Texas Pete Dever-State Farm Insurance The Brady Family Marshawndra Hodges - Crenshaw Elementary Benefactor Partners Bill and Barbara Hamblen Slocumb Insurance Agency

Friends of the Foundation Judge Mike Parrott J-K Enterprises Ashley Sampson - Channelview High School Donald R. Nino, M.D. The Nappier Family Pearle Vision

Alan Stone - Channelview High School 6

Grants Continued from page 4

Foundation board members and donors, school administrators, CHS band members and cheerleaders traveled by bus to campuses, presenting $14,000 in grants to 15 teachers throughout the district. Funds for the grants came from private donations from business and community members, as well as various individuals. The Foundation was formed last year as a 501c3 non-proﬁ t organization that beneﬁ ts Channelview ISD students and staff by supporting activities not funded by tax dollars through the regular school budget. “These grants will provide our teachers with additional resources that will help them provide innovative lessons in the classroom that captures the hearts and minds of students,” Channelview ISD Superin- tendent Greg Ollis said. “I want to thank our donors Rosalyn Carter - Crenshaw Elementary for their generous contributions to our teachers and students. They are truly making a difference in opening new worlds of learning.” In December 2012, the Foundation presented $8,000 in grant funding to eight teachers in the district. The projects funded by those grants were implemented in the classroom during the Spring 2013 semester. “The Foundation is proud to be able to provide learning opportunities for the teachers and students of Channelview ISD through these grants,” said Sha- londa Dawkins, Foundation president.

The grant recipients included:

Ashley Sampson, Channelview High School Grant Title: Motivating Lifelong Readers Elizabeth Black - Harvey Brown Elementary Summary: This grant will be used to increase the amount of literary texts and other novels available to students in Sampson’s classroom. With the wider variety of reading material, it will help students’ acquisition of higher-level vocabulary and increased reading comprehension.

Alan Stone, Channelview High School Grant Title: High Power Rockets Houston Summary: The funding will help Stone’s physics students in the construction of a liquid hybrid fueled high power rocket for statewide competition. The grant funds will provide additional research materials and other resources for the project that is being constructed completely by hand by the students.

Meaza Tassew - Harvey Brown Elementary See Grants, next page 7

Rhonda Perez, Jennifer Gonnering, Elizabeth Wade, Jennifer Thurik and Earlene Hinds - Joe Frank Campbell Josh McDonald - Aguirre Junior High Learning Center

Grants reading and writing activities. The grant will provide continued from page 6 technology and interactive software designed to David Myrick, McMullan Elementary increase students’ skills in reading and writing. Grant Title: Problem Solving Through Robotics Abygail Knapp, Kolarik Ninth Grade Campus Summary: This grant will allow McMullan to Grant Title: Transparency Map Portfolio Meaza Tassew, Harvey Brown Elementary offer a robotics program. With the purchase of the Summary: Through this project, students will create Grant Title: Logged in with Nana and Papa LEGO WeDo Construction set, students will be transparency maps that will be added to a portfolio of Summary: Students in the Tassew’s fi rst grade introduced to the world of robotics and learn to build other maps during the 2013-2014 school year. Students classroom will be involved in a Pen Pals program models featuring working motors and sensors that will be able to reference these maps as resources for with the residents of Legend Oaks Healthcare and will be programmed with computer software. Students a variety of lessons. The objective of the project is to Rehabilitation Center. Students and residents will will be challenged to use problem solving skills, help students form global connections that will increase journal their experiences with one another. spatial reasoning and design strategies to complete their knowledge on the Geography STAAR test. Simultaneously, learning a concept called real world applications using robotic models. prose – which is where the students will dramatize Rosalyn Carter, Crenshaw Elementary stories they read using gestures and props. At Rhonda Perez, Joe Frank Grant Title: Drum It Up! the end of the project, students will partner with Campbell Learning Center Summary: Drum It Up! allows students to use each other and put on prose performances that Grant Title: Micro Size Technology drums in the music classroom in various activities will be videotaped and sent to the residents. for Macro Size Results to develop musical skills, techniques, higher level Summary: This will help at-risk high school thinking skills, coordination, creativity and movement. Nacha Griffi n, Harvey Brown Elementary science students better maximize their class time Through this program, it will help students build a sense Grant Title: What Moves You – Part 2 by utilizing an iPad Mini to access education apps of teamwork and give them the skills and confi dence Summary: This is a continuation of an initial grant that will enhance learning that is already occurring to perform in front of other groups of students. designed to encourage students toward developing a in the classroom. Additionally, the apps available lifelong love of fi tness and healthy eating habits. This will help to differentiate instruction for students. Marshandria Hodges, Crenshaw Elementary grant will expand the fi tness opportunities for students Grant Title: Motivating Reluctant by adding “stackable steps” that will be used in a variety Elizabeth Wade, Jennifer Thurik, Mathematics Students of electronic active play games will engage the students Jennifer Gonnering and Earlene Hinds, Summary: The intent of this project is to and enable them to take charge of their own health. Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center use iPads to provide fun and unique ways of Grant Title: Mini’s for Maximum practicing math concepts. Since most students are Josh McDonald, Aguirre Junior High Learning (4 separate grants) interested in technology, they will be able to use Grant Title: STEMulating Science: Using Summary: Students will be able to use iPad the iPads to master concepts and strengthening EV3s to Inspire the Next Generation Minis and access apps that will enhance learning their knowledge of math in the process. Summary: The project will enable students to for students in Social Studies, Math and English. use LEGO’s new EV3 robots in various Science This technology will supplement additional Elizabeth Black, Harvey Brown Elementary and Technology Education Methods (STEM) learning activities occurring in the classroom. Grant Title: We can “Balance” it all! related fi elds of study. Through this program, Summary: This project will be used to promote students are able to sharpen their skills in math and “Balanced Literacy” instruction in the classroom. science. McDonald says the grant will help him to Balanced Literacy focuses on different types of expand robotics into an after-school program. 8 50 and Fabulous! Channelview FFA Show celebrates proud past and an even brighter future

By Cryss Godoy ChannelViews correspondent

The 50th annual Channelview FFA Livestock Show truly was celebrated in grand fashion, as more than $130,000 was raised to support local student scholarships. The event, held at the Allen Hall Fairgrounds began with the annual parade. “We never miss it,” said former CHS graduate Susana Pereyra (1996), as she sat with her daugh- ters Emmelie and Stephanie waiting for the parade to make its way down Sheldon Road. Highlights of the day’s events included a chili cook-off (won by Crenshaw Elementary), an alumni luncheon (sponsored by the FFA Booster Club), the livestock auction and a carnival. Continued on next page A LOOK BACK: This photo collage provided by retired Ag teacher Allen Hall illustrates the FFA program in the 1950s and ‘60s.

THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE: CHS graduate Emily Taylor (left photo) shows her Grand Champion steer during the 2013 Livestock Auction. Her steer netted $8,000. Aguirre Junior High student Katie Carson (right photo) sits with her steer, Bubba, and proudly displays the ribbon they won at the Livestock Show. 9 Among the parade grand marshals were former Channel- view ISD agricultural science teachers Allen Hall and Marvin Maybin, as well as former CHS FFA sweethearts and beaus. The parade award for best vehicle was won by Cowboy- the-Pony, with credit given to his driver, Pam Radney, CHS FFA’s fi rst female offi cer (1971-73). Best fl oat was awarded to the HLSR Group. Emily Taylor’s grand champion steer earned $8,000 with TransMatic’s winning bid. Taylor, a senior at CHS, plans on attending Blinn College in the fall. “It’s been a bittersweet show for me this year,” said Taylor after the auction. “After today Channelvew FFA and Junior FFA members are all smiles about the 11 awards they won at the Houston Livestock Show. This was I won’t be a showman any the most awards Channelview has earned at the Houston show. more, I’ll be a mentor instead. It’s time for me to start giving back.” With most students show- ing in more than one category, Students win record number of the biggest winners on the day included Sydnee Beach awards at Houston Livestock Show ($11,850), Madison Hall ($10,150), and Emily Taylor The hard work and dedication of Nash received the First Place Herds- Bell, Colton Taylor, Madison Beach ($9,900). Channelview FFA and Junior FFA man Award for having the neatest, and Katie Carson, Tour Guide - Kai- Grand Champion award members paid off as several students cleanest and most attractive animal tlin Noble, Andrea Daniels, Clayton winners were: earned awards from judges during the display during the show from the hun- Kelley, Kaylee Lewis, Jasmine Hingle, • Emily Taylor, market steers Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. dreds of FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs Hunter Bell, Juan Diosdado, Loyda • Madison Hall, Meat goats Hunter Bell was successful in the that were entered from throughout the Rivas, Trever Thompson, Ashlyn • Sydnee Beach, market hogs livestock judging contest and received state. Berry, Jennifer Hamilton, Hayley • Josh Nash, broilers a $1,500 certifi cate to purchase a calf “These students spent their Spring Lewis, Matthew Yates, Cody Clayburg, • Clayton Kelly, market that he will raise and show at the 2014 Break from early in the morning until Adela Suarez and Michael Speaks, and lambs Houston Show. Bell was also success- late in the evening with their exhibits the AG 4 U - Kaitlin Noble, Katelyn • Madison Hall, meat pen ful later in the week with the sale of at the Houston Show,” FFA Advisor Sowell, Andrea Daniels, Patsy Daniels, rabbits his market barrow. Dominic Mazoch said. “They are very Sara Johnson, Clayton Kelley, Kaylee • Brandon Moore, horticul- Steer exhibitors whose animals sold dedicated and we are very proud of all Lewis, Katysell Rey, Kendel Thomp- ture were Emily Hunt (fi rst place Chi- that they have accomplished.” son, Jasmine Himgle, Clarissa Flores, • Okarys Bonilla, FCCLA aninina), Colton Taylor (fi fth place FFA and Junior FFA members that Josue Gamero, Tori Radcliffe, Hunter cake Charolais), Kirsten Dominy (sixth represented the Channelview FFA Bell, Juan Diosdado, Loyda Rivas, Ad- Editor’s note: Cryss Godoy place Simmental) and Kaitlin Noble Chapter at the Houston Livestock ela Suarez, Trever Thompson, Ashlyn served as an intern in CISD’s Department during the 2012-13 (seventh place Charolias). Only 420 of Show and events that they partici- Berry, Jennifer Hamilton, Felicia Tre- school year and still contributes 1,800 steers entered in the show made pated in were: Market Barrow Show vino, Amanda Collins, Mervin Gam- regularly to the ChannelViews. the sale. -Madison Hall and Sydnee Beach, Ag. ero, Hayley Lewis, Miguel Martinez, She earned her Masters Degree Hunt, Dominy, Taylor and Noble, Mechanics - Cody Clayburg, Jonah Alejandro Ramirez, Matthew Yates, in Digital Media Studies from along with steer exhibitors Madsyn Morgan, Jimmy Rivas and Michael Cody Clayburg, Brandon Holloway, Univeristy of Houston-Clear Lake Beach, Sydnee Beach, Alexis Brown, Speaks, Livestock Judging Teams - Eric Rodriguez and Michael Speaks. in May Katie Carson, Calyton Kelley and Josh Emily Hunt, Kaitlin Noble and Hunter 10

Channelview grads step into future; nine receive Associate’s Degrees

ith a packed arena lege North as part of the Modiﬁ ed full of proud par- Early College Academy (MECA) Wents, grandparents program. Students graduating and friends, there was much to with their Associate’s Degrees are celebrate as 339 seniors received Savannah Brown, Ching Ngoc their diplomas from Channelview Giang, Janelle Sanchez, Taylor High School during graduation Whitley, Malinda Garcia, Steph- ceremonies on June 9 at Aldine any Sanchez-Jimenez, Kateryn ISD’s M.O. Campbell Center. Hernandez, Isaac Rodriguez and The valedictorian and salutato- Destinee Hernandez. rian both gave an address at the The graduation was video ceremony. Class valedictorian was streamed live on the Web by Photos by Ruby Sanchez and the salutatorian Aldine ISD. For those who would Mark Kramer was Dalia Cavazos. like to view the video of this Of special note, nine seniors year’s graduation, log on to http:// also received their Associate’s www.aldine.k12.tx.us/graduation/ Degree from San Jacinto Col- index.cfm. 11 12 Class Acts: Teachers of the Year

Top educators, Elementary Secondary Teacher of Teacher of rookies honored the Year the Year Cynthia Stacy The Channelview Independent School District Vasquez Lockett honored its 2013 Teachers of the Year and Rookies of the Year at a special awards ceremony. Cynthia Vasquez from Harvey Brown Elementary School was named the district’s Elementary Teacher of the Year, while Stacy Lockett from Anthony Agu- irre Junior High was honored as Secondary Teacher of the Year. Both teachers now are in the running to become Region 4 Teacher of the Year. The Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year received an award from the district and were also presented a new Apple IPad from the Channel- view ISD Education Foundation. Vasquez has taught for the district for 13 years and she currently serves as a third grade English Lan- guage Arts teacher at Brown. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and her master’s in education from Lamar University. Lockett is a U.S. History teacher at Aguirre. She received her bachelor’s degree from Lamar Uni- Teachers of the Year, pictured from left, are Gretta Hooks (Schochler Elementary), Tara Franco (DeZavala versity and will soon be completing her master’s Elementary), Stacy Lockett (Aguirre Junior High), Cynthia Vasquez (Brown Elementary), Laura Smith degree. (Channelview High School), Elizabeth Ricks (Crenshaw Elementary), Elizabeth Wade (Joe Frank Campbell In addition to the district’s teachers of the year Learning Center), Kelly Oubre (Channelview High School), Ramiro Ramirez (Hamblen Elementary), Hazel De being announced, the campus teachers of the year Le Fuente (Cobb Elementary), Rebecca Hanzel (Alice Johnson Junior High), Sonya Garrette Woodfork (Pre- were honored. Campus teachers of the year included Kindergarten) and Lucia Osegueda (McMullan Elementary). Stacy Lockett (Aguirre Junior High), Rebecca Han- zel (Alice Johnson Junior High), Cynthia Vasquez (Harvey Brown Elementary), Laura Smith (Chan- nelview High School), Hazel De La Fuente (Cobb Elementary), Elizabeth Ricks (Crenshaw Elemen- tary), Tara Franco (De Zavala Elementary), Eliza- beth Wade (Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center), Ramiro Ramirez (Hamblen Elementary), Kelly Ou- bre (Kolarik Ninth Grade Campus), Lucia Osegueda (McMullan Elementary), Sonya Garrette Woodfork (Channelview Pre-Kindergarten) and Gretta Hooks (Schochler Elementary). Several ﬁ rst-year teachers received the coveted Rookie of the Year awards. Rookies of the Year included Nelly Martinez (Aguirre Junior High), Jamie Pier (Alice Johnson Junior High), Julie Edwards (Channelview High School), Michelle Van Natta Rookie Teachers of the Year, from left, are Marcos Heredia (Crenshaw Elementary), Charnea Washington (De (Cobb Elementary), Marcos Heredia (Crenshaw Elementary), Charnea Washington (De Zavala El- Zavala Elementary), Nelly Martinez (Aguirre Junior High), Jamie Pier (Alice Johnson Junior High), Abygail ementary) and Abygail Knapp (Kolarik Ninth Grade Knapp (Kolarik Ninth Grade Campus) and Michelle Van Natta (Cobb Elementary). Unable to attend was Julie Campus). Edwards (Channelview High School). 13 Foundation Grant Spotlight: Hamblen Elementary Future engineers at work Aft er-school club brings imagination, Lego robots to life

Editor’s Note: This is the beginning of a series of several stories on how Channelview ISD educators are using Education Foundation grants for innovative instruction in their classrooms. One or more stories will run in every issue of the ChannelViews Students follow a computer diagram of how to construct their Lego devices as they assemble different robots and also appear on the district website at www. during the weeks they spend at the Hamblen Robotics Club. After this project was completed, this student’s cvisd.org robot crane was able to successfully lift and move a Lego action ﬁ gure.

By Mark Kramer guides the students with instructions and diagrams hope to learn,” she said. “We wanted to focus on of how to assemble their Lego robot. If the student as many areas of learning as we could through this nside of Christy Irvin’s after-school program has followed the instructions correctly, the device program.” at Hamblen Elementary School, some future will become fully functional and be able to be According to Irvin, the after-school program has Irobotics engineers, computer programmers controlled after plugging the components into the sparked the students’ interest in furthering their and technology experts are in the making. computer’s USB port. skills and knowledge in robotics at the junior high And it’s all starting with a kit of Lego blocks, Some of the projects the students have assembled and high school levels. computer programs with diagrams and a lot of include robots that were used in a mini-game like “Several of them want to become involved in imagination. soccer simulation, where the robots are able to kick the programs at Aguirre and Alice Johnson (ju- Students are participating in Irvin’s After-School a small ball into a goal. In addition, students built a nior highs),” she said. “This program is defi nitely Robotics Club, which is funded by a grant from the small crane that was able to lift a Lego action fi gure helping build such an interest and it is a great thing Channelview ISD Education Foundation. Funding and other objects. for kids that allows them to continue growing in from Foundation donors, which include members “The students are having so much fun building knowledge.” of local industry, businesses and individuals have these robots and creating the programs, they don’t Irvin said she is grateful to the Foundation and its paved the way for such innovative classroom pro- realize it is building their knowledge in several donors for making the Robotics Club a reality. She grams. areas of academics, including math, science, tech- added that the club will become a regular program Irvin was presented with the grant during the nology and critical thinking skills,” Irvin said. “I’ve offered during the year at Hamblen. “We are very Foundation’s fi rst-ever Surprise Patrol in December seen students gain confi dence in the classroom and appreciative to the Foundation and all of the donors 2012. Once she received her materials in February, in their schoolwork as a result of the things that that made this all possible,” she said. students’ minds were opened up to a new and in- they are learning through the after-school pro- For a list of the Foundation donors and more novative world of learning.Through the use of Lego gram.” information on the Channelview ISD Education Robotics Construction Kits and software, students Irvin has also implemented a writing exercise Foundation, visit the Channelview ISD website have developed basic skills in building robotic as a requirement for student participation in the at www.cvisd.org. You may also call the district’s devices. program. “Students must write an essay about why Public Relations/Education Foundation offi ce at As part of the program, the computer software they want to be in the Robotics Club and what they 281-452-8080. 14

shattered Sobering truths of teen drinking and driving stressed as part of CHS program

ABOVE: Local emergency personnel participated in the Shattered Dreams event as “ﬁ rst responders” to the staged accident scene, where students were portrayed as fatal accident victims. INSET: Channelview High School staff member, Stephanie Hare, reacts to the simulated accident scene in which her daugher Megan played one of the victims that was killed in a drunk driving car crash. LEFT: A memorial service for the victims of the simulated accident scene was held the next day in the Bill Neal Center.

he accident re-enactment might place near the south side of the school on Crockett On the day of the program, in addition to those have been staged. However, the Street on the ﬁ rst day of the two-day event. Chan- who participated in the staged auto accident, stu- nelview EMS and Fire, Harris County Constable dents representing those who die in car crashes will Temotional impact was all too Precinct 3 deputies, along with other local emer- leave their classrooms to become members of the real. gency personnel participated in the event as “ﬁ rst “Living Dead.” A memorial service for the victims responders” to the staged accident scene, where held during the second day of the program at the Channelview High School students saw the students were portrayed as fatal accident victims. Bill Neal Center and several speakers addressed the sobering reality and tragic dangers of drinking and The night following the event, some students dangers of drinking and driving. driving as they participated in the Shattered Dreams were allowed to visit the trauma center of Ben Taub CHS staff member Stephanie Hare’s daughter, program. Hospital and see emergency medical procedures Megan, was one of the accident victims in the Shattered Dreams is an educational program being conducted on accident victims and shooting staged drunk driving crash. During the program, designed to prevent teen drinking and driving. The victims. Stephanie gave Megan’s eulogy. event was hosted by Ben Taub Hospital’s Trauma “It was a very eye-opening moment,” said CHS “I hope no parent ever has to go through this,” Services Department, a part of the Harris Health senior Kenneth Jones. “It is not the things you see Stephanie said. “Although the crash scene was System. The event was coordinated on the CHS in movies – it’s real. These were real people and the staged and Megan will come home again, it is all campus by school nurse Sharon Holden and teacher trauma we saw was extensive. It makes you think too real. I hope no one ever has to go through the Karen Hebert. about how short life can be and how it can be taken heartbreak of losing a child because of such a trag- As part of the program, a simulated crash took from you in an instant.” edy as drinking and driving.” 15 ‘Top 100’ Nurse Channelview High’s Holden honored by Houston Chronicle

Channelview High School nurse Sharon Holden “Ms. Holden is very deserving of this honor,” health fair that is held every was recently named one of the Top 100 Nurses by said Cindi Ollis, CHS principal. “She provides the fall. the Houston Chronicle newspaper. highest quality of care to our students and staff.” Holden also trains campus Sharon Holden Holden was one of only four public school nurses Educating students on health and wellness is a and district staff on prepar- in the area chosen for the honor and was highlighted main priority of Holden’s. She serves on the dis- ing for medical emergencies. in the Chronicle’s “Salute to Nurses” section in trict’s wellness committee and helped organize a She conducts trainings on how to properly use the early May. She was nominated by several of her Community 5K Fun Run/Walk in early May. In deﬁ brillator devices in all buildings in the event of a colleagues at the CHS campus. addition, she is an active participant in the district’s cardiac emergency.

Houston Texan tackles ﬁ tness at Brown Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus and several other personnel from the team visited Harvey Brown Elementary as part of the Gatorade Kids Camp emphasizing the National Football League’s “Play 60” program. During his visit to Brown Elementary, Mercilus talked to third grade students about a variety of topics, including proper nutrition and exercise. Students then participated in a series of skills and activities that included running, catching and jumping through tackling dummies. A video of the event can be viewed on the Houston Texans website at www.houstontexans.com/texanstv.

Trustee completes Leadership TASB program Contest Continued from page 3 Channelview ISD ed narrowed research ﬁ elds for in-depth trustee Steven Dennis study. Their research focused on topics Representing Cobb Elementary at state were Dasia Reyes, Adelina Zamora, Jaleh Bost, Zaelon Lyons, Sebastian Pereznegron and Tiffany has earned the designa- that included historical understandings, Plata. tion of Master Trustee commonly held yet erroneous perceptions, Students participating on the grade 3-5 team from Crenshaw El- upon completion of relevance of national standards, alterna- ementary were Luis Ornelas, Marisol Hernandez, Angel De La Garza, Leadership TASB, a tives to high-stakes testing, and regaining Jacqueline Del Angel, Juan Nava, Alexandra Villareral and Makala program sponsored public trust. The Leadership TASB class Williams. Harvey Brown Elementary’s team members were Samantha Reyes, by the Texas Asso- met in conjunction with TASB’s Summer Steven Dennis Brianna Mejia, Phoebe Vasquez and Nikole Arredondo. ciation of School Boards Leadership Institute in Fort Worth. More Kindergarten through second grade students from Crenshaw that (TASB). than 1,100 new and veteran school leaders won competitions at regionals were Ryleigh Mueller, Sergio Avzola, Class participants selected topics related received extensive training on every facet Samuel Barbosa, Jonathan Barrientos, Jose Hernandez, Diego Perez and Gregory Ramirez. to public school accountability and select- of effective board governance. 16 Channelview ISD School Supply Lists

KINDERGARTEN PLASTIC FRONT COVER FOURTH GRADE 1 -WASHABLE MARKERS (8CT CLASSIC COLOR- 1-PACKAGE 8 TAB SUBJECT DIVIDERS 1-3-RING WHITE BINDER 2” WIDTH WITH CLEAR CRAYOLA) 36- #2 PENCILS (WOODEN) PLASTIC FRONT COVER 1- PAIR OF SCISSORS (BLUNT –FISKARS OR COL- 1-PAIR OF SCISSORS (POINTED- FISKARS OR 2-PACKAGE NOTEBOOK PAPER (WIDE-RULED) ORATIONS) COLORATIONS) 36- #2 PENCILS (WOODEN) 1- 4 OZ. ELMER’S SCHOOL GLUE 1-BOTTLE OF GLUE (ELMER’S 4OZ.) 2-RED PENS 4-THICK PLASTIC POCKET WITH BRAD 2-LARGE GLUE STICKS (ELMER’S) 1-WASHABLE MARKERS (8ct, CRAYOLA) FOLDERS(SOLID COLORS) 3-LARGE BOXES OF TISSUE 1-PAIR OF SCISSORS (POINTED- FISKARS OR 1-PLASTIC SCHOOL BOX(SMALL) 2-BOX CRAYONS (24 COUNT-CRAYOLA) COLORATIONS) 3-LARGE BOXES OF TISSUE 1-PLASTIC SCHOOL BOX (SMALL) 1-BOX CRAYONS (24 COUNT-CRAYOLA) 4-LARGE GLUE STICK ELMER’S 1-PACKAGE NOTEBOOK PAPER (WIDE-RULE) 1-PACKAGE 12x18 WHITE CONSTRUCTION PAPER 24 -NO.2 PENCILS (WOODEN) 8-THICK PLASTIC POCKET FOLDERS WITH BRADS (50ct) 4-BOXED CRAYONS (24CT CRAYOLA) (2RED, 2YELLOW, 2GREEN, 2BLUE) 3-LARGE BOXES OF TISSUE 1-DRY ERASE MARKERS (EXPO 2-BULLET TIP- 1-PACKAGE 12x18 WHITE CONSTRUCTION Paper 3-LARGE GLUE STICKS (ELMER’S) 4SET-BLUE, BLACK, GREEN, RED) (50ct) 3-THICK PLASTIC POCKET FOLDERS W/BRADS 2-Composition Notebooks (wide-ruled, no spirals) 4 -DRY ERASE MARKERS (EXPO2-CHISEL TIP- (RED, BLUE, GREEN) 2-ERASERS (PINK BEVEL BAR) BLUE) 4-COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS (WIDE-RULED, 1-SET WATERCOLOR PAINTS 1-BOX RECLOSABLE BAGS (GALLON SIZE 20ct) MARBLE) 1-PACKAGE OF BABY WIPES (80CT) 1-PACKAGE 9x12 ASSORTED COLORED CON- 1-PENCIL POUCH (NYLON OR MESH) 1-PACKAGE 12 x18 WHITE Construction paper (50ct) STRUCTION PAPER (50ct) 1-PACKAGE POST-IT NOTES, (3x3 SQUARE) 1-PACKAGE PAPER PLATES (9”, NO PLASTIC 25ct) 4 -COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS (WIDE-RULED, NO 1-PACKAGE 3x5 INDEX CARDS (100ct) 1-BOX RECLOSABLE BAGS (SANDWICH SIZE 50ct) SPIRALS) 1-PACKAGE DRY ERASE MARKERS (EXPO2-4 1-BOX RECLOSABLE BAGS (GALLON SIZE 20ct) COLORSET-BLUE, BLACK, GREEN, RED) THIRD GRADE 1-BOX OF COLORED PENCILS (12ct) FIRST GRADE 1-3-RING WHITE BINDER 2” WIDTH WITH CLEAR 2-SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (SINGLE SUBJECT, WIDE 3-6 #2 PENCILS (WOODEN) PLASTIC FRONT COVER RULE) 1-PLASTIC SCHOOL BOX (SMALL) 1-PACKAGE 8 TAB SUBJECT DIVIDERS FOR 3-BOX CRAYONS (24Ct. CRAYOLA) BINDER FIFTH GRADE 1-BOX WASHABLE MARKERS (8ct. CRAYOLA CLAS- 1 -PACKAGE 12x18 WHITE CONSTRUCTION PAPER 2-PACKAGES NOTEBOOK PAPER (WIDE-RULE) SIC COLOR) (50ct) 36-#2 PENCILS (WOODEN) 1-PAIR OF SCISSORS (POINTED-FISKARS OR 6-THICK PLASTIC POCKET FOLDERS W/BRADS 1-BOX CRAYONS (24 COUNT-CRAYOLA) COLORATIONS) (RED, BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN, PURPLE, ORANGE) 3-LARGE BOXES OF TISSUE 2-BOTTLES OF GLUE (ELMER’S 4OZ.) 1-PACKAGE NOTEBOOK PAPER (WIDE-RULE) 1-BOX OF COLORED PENCILS (12ct) 3-LARGE GLUE STICKS (ELMER’S) 1-BOX CRAYONS (24 COUNT-CRAYOLA) 4-BLUE PENS, 2 RED PENS 3-LARGE BOXES OF TISSUE 36- #2 PENCILS (WOODEN) 1-PENCIL BAG/POUCH (NYLON) 1-PACKAGE 12x18 WHITE CONSTRUCTION PAPER 2-RED PENS 3-THICK PLASTIC POCKET FOLDERS W/BRADS (50ct) 1-PAIR OF SCISSORS (POINTED- FISKARS OR (RED, BLUE, GREEN) 1-PACKAGE 9x12 MANILA PAPER (50ct) COLORATIONS) 1-PK. 12x18 WHITE CONSTRUCTION PAPER (50ct) 3-THICK PLASTIC POCKET FOLDER w/BRADS 3-LARGE BOXES OF TISSUE 1-PACKAGE 3x5 INDEX CARDS (100ct) (RED, BLUE AND YELLOW) 3-LARGE GLUE STICKS (ELMER’S) 3-LARGE GLUE STICKS (ELMER’S) 1-3-RING BINDER 1 ½” WIDTH WITH CLEAR PLAS- 1-BOX OF COLORED PENCILS (12ct) 1-PAIR OF SCISSORS (POINTED- FISKARS OR TIC FRONT COVER 1-PLASTIC SCHOOL BOX COLORATIONS) 1-DRY ERASE MARKERS (EXPO 2-BULLET TIP- 2-SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (SINGLE SUBJECT, WIDE 2-SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (SINGLE SUBJECT, WIDE 4SET-BLUE, BLACK, GREEN, RED) RULE) RULE) 1-BOX RECLOSABLE BAGS (GALLON SIZE 20ct) 1-PACKAGE DRY ERASE MARKERS (EXPO2-4SET- 4-COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS (WIDE-RULED, 4-COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS (WIDE-RULED, NO BLUE, BLACK, GREEN, RED) MARBLE) SPIRALS) 1-PACKAGE 3x5 INDEX CARDS (100ct) 1-PACKAGE DRY ERASE MARKERS (EXPO2-4 2-ERASERS (PINK BEVEL BAR) 4-COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS (WIDE-RULED, COLORSET-BLUE, BLACK, GREEN, RED) 1-PACKAGE 9x12 ASSORTED COLORED CON- MARBLE) 1-BOX RECLOSABLE BAGS (SANDWICH SIZE 50ct) STRUCTION PAPER (50ct) 1-HIGHLIGHTERS 1-BOX RECLOSABLE BAGS (GALLON SIZE 20ct) 1-PACKAGE POST-IT NOTES, (3x3 SQUARE) 1-3-RING WHITE BINDER 2” WIDTH WITH CLEAR SECOND GRADE PLASTIC FRONT COVER 1-3-RING WHITE BINDER 1 ½” WIDTH WITH CLEAR 1-PACKAGE POST-IT NOTES, (3x3 SQUARE) 17 2013-2014 Dress Code guidelines

This is a guide for parents and students as they prepare • Dresses ,skirts, and pants must have hemlines no be required to adhere to a specifi c, standardized, for the school years, however, this is not the offi cial and shorter than four inches above the knee campus dress code for all students. The following complete copy of the district’s dress code as written in • No spandex shorts or pants dress code will be enforced at these Schools. the student handbook. • No sleepwear, pajamas, or lounging pants • No sweat suits / athletic shorts Crenshaw Elementary Students at the following campuses will adhere only to DeZavala Elementary the traditional dress code: Shoes/Footwear Hamblen Elementary • Pre-Kindergarten • Backless fl ats may be worn at school, provided Harvey Brown Elementary • Channelview High School they cover the toes. McMullan Elementary • Kolarik Ninth Grade Center • Footwear traditionally worn around the home (i.e., Schochler Elementary • Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center house shoes, slippers, etc.) or to the beach (i.e., Viola Cobb Elementary water shoes, athletic sandals, plastic/ foam/ rub- Aguirre Junior High Shirts ber fl ip fl ops, etc.) are not permitted Alice Johnson Junior High • Shirts may be untucked and must be appropriately buttoned at all times (Kolarik and Channelview Book Bags All clothing may be purchased at the store of your High School) Only clear or mesh book bags will be allowed on choice including area Wal-Mart and Academy Stores. • May not be sleeveless, un-hemmed or low-cut school property or at school sponsored events If you have any questions regarding the standardized • May not be tank- top or spaghetti strap, even if dress code policy please call the Elementary School covered by another garment Miscellaneous where your child will be attending Aguirre Junior High • No tight fi tting knit tops • The following items shall and will be considered or Alice Johnson Junior High if your student is in the • No midriff tops, shimmer /shear shirts, cut off unacceptable 6th, 7th or 8th grade. shirts, or other tops that expose the midriff area • Large or oversized purses or handbags are not during normal activity permitted K – 5TH • Shall be appropriately sized, not oversized, or • Caps, hats, or other head coverings will not be baggy, worn anywhere on campus during the school day • CAPRI PANTS, SLACKS, SHORTS, SKORTS, • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang without approval from the building principal SKIRTS, DRESSES OR JUMPERS affi liation, conceals contraband, creates a distrac- • Earrings on boys • Shall be solid color khaki, black, or navy. tion, signifi es death, suicide, Satanism, and the • Bandanas • Jeans may be worn on Friday with “Spirit” or “Or- occult. This includes but is not limited to concert • Pierced ring in lip, nose, eyebrow, tongue, or other ganizational” shirt as approved by the Principal. shirts, patches, and insignias depicting any of the body parts, (except female ears) • Shall be appropriately sized above • Hair rollers/ long combs • Pants must fi t at the waist and be properly • Shall not have written reference to alcohol, to- • Sunglasses while in the building hemmed or cuffed at or below ankle, but not drag- bacco products, sex, vulgar language, weapons, • Rings that join two or more fi ngers, resulting in a ging the ground (“slicing” or “ragging” not allowed). symbols that can be considered racial, or detract brass knuckle type of weapon • Belts are recommended kindergarten – 1st grade. from a conducive learning environment • Pet collars or heavy chains • Belts are required 2nd – 5th grade. • May not be ripped, torn, or have holes • Large oversized belt buckles • Belt buckles may not be larger than the student’s • May not be worn off the shoulder • Visible under garments or under garments worn fi st. Pants, Skirts, Dresses inappropriately • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang af- • Shall be appropriately sized, not tight fi tting, • Decorative teeth accessories fi liation, conceals contraband, or creates a distrac- baggy, or oversized • Inappropriate contact lenses tion (“sagging” not allowed). • Pants must fi t at the waist, not worn below the • No duster coats or trench coats • No stretch slacks, sweatpants, jogging pants, wind waist, and be properly hemmed or cuffed, not suits, warm-ups, overalls or coveralls allowed. ripped, with holes Unacceptable Hair and Grooming • No leather, suede, corduroy or vinyl fabric • Belts are required • Facial hair • Length of shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses or jumpers • Shall not have written reference to alcohol, to- • No gang-related, profane, vulgar or otherwise must be no more than four [4] inches above the bacco products, sex, vulgar language, weapons, distracting hairstyle, or design cut into the hair knee symbols that can be considered racial, or detract • Any tattoo cut into skin shall be covered at all • No outside (sewn on) oversized expandable pock- from a conducive learning environment times ets on slacks, jeans, shorts, such as those com- • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang • Inappropriate hair color that is a distraction to the monly referred to as “cargo” pockets or “safari” affi liation, conceals contraband, creates a distrac- learning environment e.g. orange, green, etc. pockets are allowed. tion, signifi es death, suicide, Satanism, and the • Hair must be neat and clean • Top and bottom colors of standardized dress items occult. This includes but is not limited to concert • In addition to the Channelview Independent shall be in contrasting colors. (e.g. no black & shirts, patches, and insignias depicting any of the School District’s traditional dress code, the stu- black; khaki & khaki; navy & navy) above dents attending the campuses listed below will See Dress, page 18 18

Dress • Full length jackets/coats such as those commonly through blouses continued from page 17 referred to as “trench” coats or “dusters” are not • Rings that join two or more fi ngers, resulting in a permitted. ¾ length (or less) jackets/coats are brass knuckle type weapon Shirts acceptable • Large oversized belt buckles • Shall be any solid color (no multicolor) No glitter, • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang • Decorative teeth accessories, “grills” shimmer, or other color distraction is permitted. affi liation, conceals contraband or creates a dis- • Inappropriate contact lenses • A single logo allowed. Size of logo to be no larger traction • Inappropriate hair color, e.g., orange, green, blue, than a US quarter coin. Shoes red, purple etc. • Must have a standard collar • Students must wear shoes appropriate for school • Hair must be neatly groomed and clean • Must be a polo, golf style or button-down dress (no backless shoes such as: house shoes, slip- • Facial hair (beards, mustaches) style shirt pers, or fl ip fl ops) • No gang-related, profane, vulgar or otherwise • May be a “Spirit” or “Organizational” shirt on Fri- • Shall be appropriately fastened at all times distracting design cut into the hair (i.e. Mohawks) day or as approved by the Principal. • Wheels, glitter, noise-makers, or lights are not • May not be leather, suede, or vinyl permitted on footwear. 6TH, 7TH & 8TH • May not be sleeveless, unhemmed, or low-cut CAPRI PANTS, SLACKS, SHORTS, SKORTS, • May not be spaghetti strap, even if covered by Book Bags SKIRTS, DRESSES OR JUMPERS another garment Only clear or mesh book bags will be allowed on • Shall be solid-color, polo-style khaki, black, or • Shall be appropriately sized school property or at school sponsored events navy. No glitter, shimmer, or other color distrac- • No tight fi tting knit tops tion is permitted; this shall include, but not be limited to stripes and embroidery that is a distraction. • No midriff tops, shimmel/shear shirts, cut off shirts Miscellaneous • Jeans may be worn for special occasions with or other tops that expose the midriff area during • New students enrolling in Channelview ISD for Principal approval. normal activity the fi rst time will be provided a grace period of no • Shall be appropriately sized: not tight fi tting, not • Kindergarten – 1st grade: recommended tucked more than ten (10) school days to comply with the loose fi tting in dress code. • Pants must fi t at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed at or below ankle, but not drag- • 2nd – 5th grade: Must be completely and properly • Revealing or tight garments considered inappro- ging the ground (“slicing” or “ragging” not allowed). tucked in at all times priately sized are prohibited. • Belts are required. • Must be appropriately buttoned at all times • Accessories with inappropriate decorations or • Belt buckles may not be larger than the student’s • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang advertisements are prohibited. This includes but fi st. affi liation, conceals contraband, or creates a is not limited to, any item that depicts the occult, • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang affi liation, conceals contraband, or creates a distrac- distraction gang membership, death, suicide, violence, drugs, tion (“sagging” not allowed). • If a t-shirt or turtleneck shirt is worn underneath alcohol, tobacco, weapons, sex, ethnic bias, or • No stretch slacks, sweatpants, jogging pants, wind the shirt, it shall be solid color vulgar language. suits, warm-ups, overalls or coveralls allowed. • Top and bottom colors of standardized dress items • The following items may not be worn: • No leather, suede, corduroy or vinyl fabric shall be in contrasting colors (e.g. no black & • Sunglasses, hairnets, and bandanas (this also • Length of shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses or jumpers must be no more than two [2] inches above the black; khaki & khaki; navy & navy) (Cobb only) refers to the style of dress known as “Do-rags”) knee • Garments that have holes worn or torn in them • No stripes or embroidery allowed Outside Jackets and Coats • Heavy chains, spike necklaces, heavy chain neck- • No outside (sewn on) oversized expandable pock- • Must be removed upon entering the building laces, pet collars or other inappropriate types of ets on slacks, jeans, shorts, such as those com- • All fabrics acceptable jewelry signifying death, suicide, Satanism and the monly referred to as “cargo” pockets or “safari” pockets are allowed. • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang occult. This includes but is not limited to concert • Top and bottom colors of standardized dress items affi liation, conceals contraband or creates a dis- shirts, patches, and insignias depicting any of the shall be in contrasting colors traction above Shirts • Full length jackets/coats such as those commonly • Glitter, tattoos, cuts into the skin and writing/ • Shall be solid color hunter green, navy blue, ma- referred to as “trench” coats or “dusters” are not drawing on the face or skin any tattoos (including roon, or white (no multicolor) No glitter, shimmer, or other color distraction is permitted. temporary) must be covered at all times (at school permitted. Only ¾ length (or less) jackets/coats • A single logo allowed. Size of logo to be no larger are acceptable or while representing the school) than a US quarter coin. • Outside jackets and coats are considered to be • Girls, no more than two earrings may be worn in • Must have a standard collar and no more than 3 cold weather apparel only each ear lobe, no nose rings, lip rings, tongue buttons piercings, or any other body piercings are permit- • Must be a polo, golf style • May be a “Spirit” or “Organizational” shirt on Sweatshirts/Jackets/Sweaters ted Friday or as approved by the Principal. • May be worn in the building throughout the day • No large or oversized purses / handbags • May not be leather, suede, or vinyl • Caps, hats, or other head coverings will not be • May be worn only over the standard school shirt • May not be sleeveless, unhemmed, or low- • May be any type of material and may be lined worn anywhere on campus during the school day cut • Shall be plain with no logos without approval from the building principal • No midriff tops, shear shirts, cut off shirts or • Shall be solid color only Earrings on boys other tops that expose the midriff area during • Shall be appropriately sized in the shoulders, • Hair rollers / long combs normal activity sleeves and length; no hoods • Sleepwear, pajamas, or lounging pants • Sweatshirts with hoods must be appropriately • Sweat suits / athletic shorts See Dress, next page tucked so that the hood is not over the head • Revealing garments; includes sheer or see 19 Dress (no house slippers, or fl ip fl ops). All shoes must concert shirts, patches, and insignias depicting continued from page 18 include a back strap over the heel with toes any of the above covered. • Glitter, tattoos, cuts into the skin and writing/ • Must be completely and properly tucked in and • Wheels, glitter, noise-makers, or lights are not drawing on the face or skin any tattoos (includ- appropriately buttoned at all times permitted on footwear. ing temporary) must be covered at all times (at • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang school or while representing the school) affi liation, conceals contraband, or creates a Book Bags • Girls, no more than two earrings may be worn in distraction Only clear or mesh book bags will be allowed on each ear lobe, no nose rings, lip rings, tongue piercings, or any other body piercings are permit- • If a t-shirt or turtleneck shirt is worn underneath school property or at school sponsored events the shirt, it shall be solid white. ted • No large or oversized purses / handbags • Top and bottom colors of standardized dress Miscellaneous items shall be in contrasting colors • Caps, hats, or other head coverings will not be • New students enrolling in Channelview ISD for worn anywhere on campus during the school day Sweatshirts/Jackets/Sweaters the fi rst time will be provided a grace period of • Shall be solid color hunter green, navy blue, without approval from the building principal no more than ten (10) school days to comply with • Earrings on boys maroon, or white only the dress code. • Shall be plain with approved logos • Hair rollers / long combs • Revealing or tight garments considered inappro- • Sleepwear, pajamas, or lounging pants • May be worn in the building throughout the day priately sized are prohibited. • May be worn only over the standard school shirt • Sweat suits / athletic shorts • Accessories with inappropriate decorations or • Revealing garments; includes sheer or see • May be any type of material and may be lined advertisements are prohibited. This includes but • Shall be appropriately sized in the shoulders, through blouses is not limited to, any item that depicts the occult, • Rings that join two or more fi ngers, resulting in a sleeves and length; no hoods gang membership, death, suicide, violence, • Sweatshirts with hoods must be appropriately brass knuckle type weapon drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, ethnic bias, or vul- • Large oversized belt buckles tucked so that the hood is not over the head gar language. • Full length jackets/coats such as those commonly • Decorative teeth accessories, “grills” • The following items may not be worn: • Inappropriate contact lenses referred to as “trench” coats or “dusters” are not • Sunglasses, hairnets, and bandanas (this also permitted. ¾ length (or less) jackets/coats are • Inappropriate hair color that is a distraction to the refers to the style of dress known as “Do-rags”) learning environment acceptable • Garments that have holes worn or torn in them • May not be worn in any way that refl ects gang • Hair must be neatly groomed and clean • Heavy chains, spike necklaces, heavy chain • Facial hair affi liation, conceals contraband or creates a necklaces, pet collars or other inappropriate types distraction • No gang-related, profane, vulgar or otherwise of jewelry signifying death, suicide, Satanism distracting design cut into the hair Shoes and the occult. This includes but is not limited to • Students must wear shoes appropriate for school 20

Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center graduates

Sixty-two students graduated from Endeavor High School at the Joe Frank Campbell Learning Center. They are as follows: Aburto Obdulia, Francisco Medina, Olga Aburto, Bernice Montano, Thomas Barton, Jose Morales, Drew Broussard, Matthew Mosley, Kashae Brown, Edy Narvaez, Esmeralda Bustos, Selena Navarro, Blanca Carbajal, Misty Niemtschk, Magdalena Cantu, Vanity Nieto, Diana Chavez, Azalea Pinedo, Caleb Deville, Richard Reynolds, Diana Diaz, London Roberts, Jairo Dominguez, Fabian Rocha, Christopher Duarte, Desiree Rodriguez, Jeremy Galvan, Katlin Rodriguez, Alexis Garcia, Jorge Sanchez, Enrique Garcia, Maria Sanchez, Aaron Garza, Gabriela Sandoval, Claudia Gonzalez, Jhoanna Sena, Selena Guerrero, Rudy Sorto, Tazaneika Hazy, Brittany Sowden Hernandez, Mario Aaron Temple, Diego Herrera, Ruben Tenorio, Frednisha Hill, Vu To, Jeanette Jaimes, Julio Torres, Bush George Le, Eric Trevino, Josue Mancia, Ruben Valenzuela, Rebecca Marker, Maria Vallejo, Marlen Marroquin, Chad Vaughn, Chase Martinez, Fantaci Villanueva, Zelina Martinez, Kenneth Ware, Abigail McDonald, Katherine Zepeda and Cameron McGowan.

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The Channelview Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amend- ments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitational Act of 1973, as amended. If you feel that your child has received discriminatory treatment, you should ﬁ rst attempt to resolve the problem with the teacher involved. The following staff members have been designated to handle speciﬁ c complaints and to coordinate compliance with these requirements.

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