What Do YOU Love About SCHS? “I Like the Clean, Modern Design of the School.” Clayton Mouser, SCHS Sophomore

AUGUST 2009 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

What do YOU love about SCHS? “I like the clean, modern design of the school.” Clayton Mouser, SCHS sophomore

Transitions Meet the Board Great Teachers Registration Info Tips on helping your Get to know your Humble ISD’s Information on school child transition to a School Board Teachers of orientations, open new school Trustees the Year houses and more page 4 page 9 pages 10-12 pages 14-17 2 Your SCHOOLS August 09 Superintendent’s View Trustees’ Welcome This facility is part of a growing outside the classroom, that are movement in Humble ISD to ex- designed to enhance the education pand science learning opportunities of our current student body. These for our students and community. programs would not be possible The observatory will be open to without the superior skill set of our the public once a month for special teachers and staff members. viewing opportunities. The planet As we proudly serve our Saturn, the star Albireo and the community, we are humbled by the Ring Nebula were viewed at one continuous support that we receive recent public star gazing evening. from the families of our students. Elementary 26 is under We are grateful to everyone for construction on Valley Lodge supporting us during the trying Parkway in Humble. Set to open in times over the last few years. 2010, it will offer special science While we continue to grow and learning opportunities to students add new campuses, we will need by Dr. Guy Sconzo across Humble ISD. The school by Daniel G. Huberty, your support now more than ever to After all these years, Back to incorporates science concepts with Board of Trustees President assist with educating and informing School is still truly one of the most an energy focus and includes such On behalf of all of our our state leaders about the needs exciting times of the year for me! educational tools as solar panels. Humble ISD Board of Trustees, it specific to Humble ISD. This school year is an opportunity Data collected from these innova- is with great pride that we welcome We encourage members of for celebrating and continuing the tions can be accessed easily by our you back for the 2009-2010 school our community to participate in significant student achievement schools thanks to modern technol- year. While there may be chal- school activities, such as volun- gains we experienced this past year. ogy and we plan to make the most lenges ahead, we are excited about teering in classrooms, attending The school district’s enroll- of these educational opportunities. the opportunities that will present athletic contests and fine arts ment continues to grow rapidly. These are just some of the efforts themselves to our staff and students performances, and supporting our Summer Creek High opens this in progress to make science more over the next year. Education Foundation. year near Lake Houston Parkway real for students and adults alike. We have many new programs Thank you again for your and Beltway 8. SCHS will house Humble ISD has so much and projects that are being devel- support. Welcome to the new Quest High this year. This will en- working in its favor – and one of oped and refined, both inside and school year! able QHS students to enjoy more of the biggest benefits for our children the traditional high school experi- is our faculty and staff’s commit- ence while maintaining the close ment to student learning. As you Juan Cuevas checks family character that has made it will see in this issue, the com- out a telescope at so successful. In addition, Lake- ments of our teachers of the year the new Administaff shore Elementary on Breakwater demonstrate the understanding and Observatory located Path Lane in Houston will open as empathy that makes a true winning at Jack Fields Sr. Humble ISD’s 25th elementary. combination for our young people. Elementary. Public The Administaff Observatory Our parents set high expectations viewing nights have is open and brings science into the for their children and it is up to been scheduled. For hands of students in ways that were us to meet those expectations and more information, visit www.humble.k12.tx.us/ not possible before. Located on the provide the educational experience observatory.htm or Jack Fields, Sr. Elementary cam- each child deserves. call 281-641-STAR. pus, it houses multiple telescopes. Welcome Back to School!

Our Mission Board of Trustees On the Cover Humble ISD Some homes not served by Humble ISD receive Our purpose, in partnership with Daniel G. Huberty, president From left, Larissa Rios Cruz, this newsletter as a result of postal routes cross- families and community, is to Keith Lapeze, vice president Clayton Mouser and Alex Blair ing over district lines. To save money, we must develop each child intellectually, mail to an entire postal carrier route. Dr. Bonnie Longnion, secretary pose in front of Summer Creek artistically, emotionally, physically, Charles Cunningham, parliamentarian High School. Humble Independent School District does not discrimi- and socially so that all students are Brent Engelage, member nate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education services. Janet life-long learners, complex thinkers, Robert Scarfo, member Orth (281-641-8000) has been designated to coordinate responsible global citizens and effec- Dave Martin, member compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Title IX and compliance with the non-discrimination tive communicators. requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 09 3

Humble ISD Services for students 2009-10 Early release dates with disabilities Elementary Schools Calendar Aug. 28, Sept. 24, Oct. 28, Oct. 29, Oct. 30, Nov. Humble ISD is responsible for identifying, locating and 19, Dec. 18, Jan. 28, March 25, May 20, June 2 evaluating all children with dis- First Semester Classes are dismissed at the following times: abilities who are in need of special Aug. 17-21...... Prof. Growth/Workdays Pre-K morning session, 10 a.m. education and related services Pre-K afternoon session and Grades K-5, 11:30 a.m. who reside and or located within Aug. 24...... Begin First Semester the school district’s boundaries or Sept. 7...... School Holiday Middle Schools attend a private school within the Labor Day Dec. 17-18, June 1-2 district’s boundaries, even if they Oct. 12...... Student Holiday Students will be taking final exams. Classes will dismiss at noon. are not district residents. Prof. Growth/Workday Children who have a dis- High Schools ability or who are suspected of Nov. 25-27...... Thanksgiving Holiday Dates are listed below. Times will be announced by the schools. having a disability may be referred Dec. 18...... End First Semester to Humble ISD through one of the AHS, HHS, KHS, KPHS and SCHS: Dec. 16-18, End of Year following means: Dec. 21-Jan. 4...... Winter Holidays Finals release times to be announced • For children of district residents, Jan. 4...... Student Holiday Quest: Nov. 5-6 (Fall Forum), Dec. 17-18 and June 1-2 who are school age (3 to 21), Prof. Growth/Workday please contact the elementary, middle, or high school that Second Semester serves your particular neighborhood or location. Jan. 5...... Begin Second Semester School hours Jan. 18...... MLK Holiday • For children of district residents Elementary: who are below school-age (birth Feb. 15...... Student Holiday Pre-K: Morning - 8 to 11 a.m. through 2 years old), please Prof. Growth/Workday Afternoon - 12:20 to 3:20 p.m. contact the Special Education March 15-19...... Spring Vacation Kindergarten: 8 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. Department at 281-641-8326 or Grades 1-5: 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. one of the following ECI Agen- April 2...... Good Friday Holiday cies: ECI Keep Pace Program at 281- April 5...... Student Holiday Secondary: Prof. Growth/Workday 397-4000 (all areas excluding Middle School: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. zip code 77044) May 31...... Memorial Day Holiday High School: 7:25 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. ECI Bay Area Program at 281- Late arrival/early release/campus bell schedules will be announced June 2...... Last Day of School 838-4477 (all areas with zip by the schools. code area 77044) June 3...... Prof. Growth/Workday • For children who are out of TOTAL FOR YEAR What school will your child attend? district but attending a private 177 Days of Instruction school within the district, please 10 Professional Growth/Workdays To find what school your child will attend, log on to www.humble.k12.tx.us. Click on “Site Map” and then contact the Special Education “Attendance Zones” to find an alphabetical listing of subdivisions. You will Office at 281-641-8410. be able to see what schools serve your subdivision or apartment complex. If you are unsure about which school would serve your neighbor- Bus transportation is provided hood or location, or if you are making the referral during the summer, This Humble ISD provides transportation for students who live more than publication please call the Special Education won top two miles from their home campus and for those who must cross a hazard- Department at 281-641-8326. honors in ous thoroughfare to get to school. Bus schedules will be posted at each All referrals are confidential the state! school one to two weeks prior to the start of school, and will be available on and the parent, legal guardian, or the district’s web site at www.humble.k12.tx.us. If you have questions, con- surrogate parent has the right to Texas School Public Relations Association tact your school or the district’s transportation department at 281-641-8720. Gold Star Award refuse services. Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 4 Your SCHOOLS August 09 A Student’s Voice: Smooth transitions: Feeling at home in a new school Tips for back-to-school success Each fall, thousands ✓ Attend registration and orientation. of children find themselves Times and dates are listed in this news- in a new school. Learn- letter. ing how the new school operates, meeting teachers ✓ Include children in back to school and making friends can be shopping. Being involved in decision exciting – but it can also –making provides a sense of control. be scary. The good news is that students typically relax ✓ Get to know a new school by visiting and feel comfortable within its website. a few days. Here is one student’s ✓ Help children feel comfortable on experience: campus by checking out the playground. By Trent Nelson-Paryag Fourth Grade Writing ✓ Reinstate school year bedtime routines about a week before the first Assignment Hidden Hollow Elementary day of school. Everyone enjoys school more when they are well rested! ✓ Do you know what it is like to leave a school with all your friends, Ease first-day stress by practicing transportation routes in advance. teachers and classmates? Well I do and it was NOT easy. ✓ The day my family and I went to look at the house at 1234 Happy Designate a spot for backpacks. Putting stuff in the same place every- Valley Drive, we knew it would be the one. It had a big room upstairs that day eliminates morning searches and frustration. was calling my name. It also had a pool with a hot tub, and a game room ✓ for my sister and me. “We could put the X-box in there,” I thought. I was Provide students with a well lit, comfortable place for homework. Sup- so excited because on Friday I would have a new house! plies should be kept there so study time is not wasted getting ready. But on Friday, the grin on my face turned to a frown because I fig- ✓ ured out I had to switch schools. Be available to meet your child’s new friends and parents. Encourage The first hard thing about switching schools is getting used to the playdates in your home, at the park or pool. Spending time with new layout. After three years at Woodland Hills Elementary, I pretty much friends outside of school builds relationships. knew my way around. At Hidden Hollow Elementary, I had to memorize ✓ where all the different specials rooms were and I had to get used to sitting Listen to your child’s experiences and feelings. Show your interest by with my class at lunch rather than sitting wherever asking questions: What do you like about your I wanted. teachers? What’s the hardest part of your day? The second hardest thing was leaving all my What’s the best part? teachers and the staff who knew who I was. They ✓ all made me feel comfortable because I knew I Share stories from your own childhood. could trust them. At Hidden Hollow Elementary, ✓ not a lot of people knew who I was. Tell your children you believe in them! The hardest thing was leaving my friends, like Anthony, Marc, Matthew, McKenna and Mea- gan. All these people were friends to me because they all liked me for who I was. When I walked through the doors of Hidden Hollow Elementary, I knew two people: a girl who went to my church named Harmony, and my neighbor Tanner. At first, changing schools was hard. But once I got to know people, and people got to know me, I slowly began calling Hidden Hollow home.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 09 5

Dress code highlights School supply sales offer Students and parents should keep these points in mind when planning outfits for school: one-stop shopping

✓ Students at all grade levels may wear shorts, but “short shorts” are for- Humble ISD and Educational bidden. The length of shorts must be between the knee and mid-thigh. Products Incorporated are offering ✓ Skirts and dresses must also be mid-thigh length or longer. Girls are not parents an opportunity for “one- allowed to wear skirts or dresses with slits extending above the mid- stop” school supply shopping. thigh area. Parents may purchase pre- ✓ Spaghetti straps, leotards and halters as an outer garment are not ac- packaged school supply kits for stu- ceptable. Blouses covering tube tops must be buttoned. dents in pre-kindergarten through ✓ Earrings are permitted for female students only. No student, male or the fifth grade. The kits, designed female, will be allowed to wear jewelry in other pierced areas of the according to each school’s specifi- body while at school. cation, will be on sale Aug. 13-14 at ✓ Visible tattoos are not permitted. Park Lakes Elementary for schools ✓ Students must wear shoes. Steel-toe shoes, house slippers, cleats and in the Humble and Atasocita area roller or wheeled shoes are not permitted. In addition, elementary stu- and at Woodland Hills Elementary dents may not wear flip-flops or heels above one-half inch. for schools in the Kingwood area. ✓ Sleepwear may not be worn at school. Hours of the sale will be 10 a.m. Hills elementary schools. ✓ Excessively loose or tight garments are not acceptable. All clothing to 7 p.m. on Aug. 13 and noon to 8 Prices are: Pre-K, $24; kin- should be appropriately fitted. p.m. Aug. 14. dergarten, $29.50; first and second ✓ All shirts must be worn so as not to expose the bare chest. Tank tops Park Lakes Elementary is grades, $33.50; third and fourth or undershirts are not to be worn as outer garments. The midriff must located at 4440 Wilson Road, grades, $36; and fifth grade, $37. not be exposed when a student goes through the normal activities of a Humble, 77396. Packets sold here Checks should be made payable to school day, including bending, stretching or reaching. will be for Eagle Springs, Fall EPI. ✓ Male students are not allowed to wear Creek, Fields, Humble, Lakeland, Parents who wish to purchase shirts without sleeves. Lakeshore, Maplebrook, North supplies on their own may obtain a ✓ Elementary students are not allowed to Belt, Oak Forest, Oaks, Park Lakes, list from their child’s school, from wear makeup. River Pines, Summerwood, Tim- the district’s web site at www.hum- ✓ Sunglasses are not allowed to be worn bers, and Whispering Pines elemen- ble.k12.tx.us or from the Humble in the school building. tary schools. ISD Public Information Offfice at ✓ Sideburns must be trimmed neatly and Woodland Hills Elementary is 281-641-8200. not extend below the ear. Mustaches located at 2222 Tree Lane, King- Middle and high school and beards are not allowed. wood, 77339. Packets sold here will students receive supply lists from ✓ Hairstyles must be neat, clean and well be for Bear Branch, Deerwood, Elm their teachers during the first week groomed. Hair that is dyed an unnatu- Grove, Foster, Greentree, Hidden of classes. Students should bring ral color, such as green or orange, is Hollow, Pine Forest, Shadow For- paper, pencils and pens on the first not permitted. est, Willow Creek and Woodland day of school.

Any form of dress that attracts undue attention, disrupts school, is considered gang related or detracts from the learning process is not acceptable. Administration and faculty have the right to consider any current fashion or fad and determine whether it is appropriate or inappropriate for Cell phones at school school. Students may keep cell phones in their purses, backpacks or cars; however the phones may not be used during the school Sales tax holiday August 21-23, 2009 day. Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on Au- Cell phones can be a big distraction and gust 21, 22 and 23 - the state’s annual tax holiday. The law exempts most their use is inappropriate at school. In case clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which of emergency, parents should call the school could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Backpacks under office. Students may use office phones to call $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt. their parents.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 6 Your SCHOOLS August 09

Foundation Spotlight: Ten years supporting innovation The Humble ISD Education Foundation, during its ten years of existence, has awarded more than $3.1 million to Humble ISD educators to support innovative classroom enrichment projects. The Foundation is a non-profit organization funded by donations from businesses, employees and parents, and by grant money. To celebrate its 10 years, the Foundation is featuring 10 stories of projects that made a lasting difference. These stories are just a sampling of the many successful projects implemented through the years. For more information, and to read the stories as they debut throughout the school year, please visit www.humbleisdfoundation.org.

Woodland Hills Elementary students enjoy Reading Instead of Television The colorful and exuberant rhymes of Dr. Seuss. The time- traveling adventures of Jack and Annie in their Magic Tree House. The unfortunate series of events faced by Lemony Snicket. Chil- dren’s literature is filled with joy and excitement! But it takes adults – teachers and parents working together– to get kids hooked on reading so it Woodland Hills Elementary School’s RIOT program encourages families to enjoy reading becomes a lifelong habit. In 2001, together. Pictured are (from left) John Jackson, Shanna Jackson, Daniel Jackson, Jack Pa- Woodland Hills Elementary School gano, Heather Pagano, Caroline Pagano, Liam Torrey, Jacqui Torrey, Tristan Torrey, Jen- teachers Cindy Babich and Betsy nifer Pollock and Ashley Pollock. The Humble ISD Education Foundation provided funding Duplechain wrote a grant to the for the program in 2001, laying the groundwork for the program’s long-term success. Humble ISD Education Foundation to fund R.I.O.T, Reading Instead of Television. The program provided month- program is now funded by the PTA. receive a sticker or bookmark. Stu- know reading is fun even outside of ly calendars for parents to record Volunteers collect calendars. Tro- dents in grades 3-5 receive a home- school.” students’ at-home reading minutes. phies are presented at the end-of work pass. Since 2002, over 4.9 “The biggest determining fac- Students received recognition and year awards assembly to students million minutes have been logged tor if a child will be a lifelong read- incentives, such as bookmarks and who met the goal every month. in by students reading at home. er is if they are reading at home stickers, if they met the monthly All students strive to be It’s all about training kids in or being read to at home,” Babich goal of 240 at-home minutes. The included in R.I.O.T. Recess, which an academic habit that will serve said. “Therefore, as educators, we starter grant was just $740 but it involves 15 to 20 minutes on the them well in school, and in life. must find ways to support parents has made a lasting difference. playground, once a month, for stu- “We want them to enjoy reading with their children. And Eight years later, R.I.O.T. dents who meet the monthly goal. reading in all kinds of settings,” for us at Woodland Hills, R.I.O.T. is still going strong at WHE. The At that time, students in grade K-2 Duplechain said “We want them to is our homerun winner,”

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 09 7 What do teachers do on summer vacation? thing the technology can provide.” after 10 years, you lose that sense Kraemer had such a positive of investigation,” Winebaugh said. experience at one program that he “Going to Costa Rica reminded me had the entire staff participate. The why I love science so much.” Capturing Kids’ Hearts program Some teachers conduct their emphasizes interaction with students own professional development and building relationships as the key programs. Atascocita Middle teacher to their educational development. Mary Trichel is a trained Teacher “If you have a child’s heart, Consultant for Geographic Educa- you have their head,” Kraemer said. tion, funded by the Texas Alliance The program offers suggestions on for Geographic Education and the Riverwood Middle teachers Marvin Watson (left) and Steve Winebaugh (right) how to build trusting, productive National Geographic Society. She visit a school on the island of Tortuguero off the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. relationships through personal inter- led teacher workshops this summer action with each student. It is not as in San Antonio, San Marcos, Round When the last school bell gains,” she said. easy in practice as it sounds, espe- Rock and El Paso. rings each May, most kids try not to Many opportunities exist for cially when teachers have up to 200 Trichel teaches sixth grade think of classes or books for three professional development. Some students. But teachers will imple- World Cultures, which has an em- months. After all, it’s called sum- schools bring in guest speakers or mer vacation for a reason. Teachers hold programs for staff. Teachers TC Institute Trainer also get to unwind a bit, but it’s not also attend seminars or retreats deal- Mary Trichel all rest and relaxation. Educators ing with a certain area of study. “We (3rd from right), take advantage of the extra time by should always be in the mode of with participants, continuing their own education and continuous learning,” Turknett said. including Atascocita reinvigorating them- Some teach- Middle’s Leslie selves professionally. “We love science ers focus on in Espinosa (2nd from right). Participants Teachers are and that’s why we creasing knowledge chose to teach science, learned how to required to continue of the subject they operate GPS units to their educational de- but after 10 years, you teach. Others learn use in the classroom. velopment and there lose that sense of about new methods are many ways to do investigation. Going to in classroom man- that in the summer, Costa Rica reminded agement, affective Sirtrenia Turknett, me why I love science learning or special ment the program’s philosophy at phasis on geography. The program SCHS by doing things such as shak- gives new teachers an overview of Humble ISD Profes- so much.” education. sional Development A common ing hands or greeting every student the essentials and emphasizes how Coordinator, said. Humble ISD topic is helping teachers use new when they come to class. “In every new technologies, such as Google requires 40 hours of professional de- technologies. Trey Kraemer, Sum- classroom we’re trying to build trust Earth and GPS equipment, can help velopment each year, 10 hours more mer Creek High School Principal, and respect,” Kraemer said. improve geography learning. “Lead- than the state’s standards. “Research said his school has all the techno- Other Humble ISD teachers ing staff development allows me shows that sustained, intensive pro- logical components you could need, travel far to further their education. to continue to grow professionally fessional development for teachers “but if teachers don’t know how to Riverwood Middle science teach- and be on top of my game,” Trichel is related to student achievement use it, they’re not able to get every- ers Joe Watson and Steve Wine- said. “It’s so important to continue baugh went to Costa Rica through a training, because education itself is grant from a group called Fund for constantly evolving.” Atascocita Middle science instructional coach Jill Teachers. The group’s mission is So while you may see your Hobbs uses rock specimens to encourage personal and profes- child’s teachers taking family trips from her Fund for Teachers sional growth for teachers. Watson or lounging at the neighborhood trip to the British Isles to and Winebaugh sent proposals ex pool during the summer, rest assured enrich her lectures about plaining why they wanted to go to that’s not all they’re doing. They’re historical geology. Siccar Costa Rica and how it would enrich also using the time to expand their Point, on the eastern coast students in the classroom. knowledge base in order to be better of Scotland, is important in “We love science and that’s prepared when they return to the the history of geology. why we chose to teach science, but classroom.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 8 Your SCHOOLS August 09 What immunizations does my child need? All students must be immunized in accordance with state law before entering Texas schools. Vaccines are available from doctors’ offices, the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services Department, 281-446-4222, or the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 713-794-9320. Please note that new immunization requirements af- fect all seventh graders, and parents should have shot records checked.

Students in Pre-K, ages 3 and 4, speech only, or PPCD Students in Grade 7 need: need: ✓ Polio - 4 doses with one after 4th birthday1 ✓ Polio - 3 doses ✓ DTaP/DT/DTP - 5 doses with one after the 4th birthday2 ✓ DTaP/DT/DTP - 4 doses ✓ Tdap - 1 dose 4,5 ✓ Measles - 1 dose on or after the first birthday1 ✓ Measles - 2 doses with first after the first birthday3 ✓ Mumps - 1 dose on or after the first birthday1 ✓ Mumps - 1 dose given after the first birthday ✓ Rubella - 1 dose on or after the first birthday1 ✓ Rubella - 1 dose given after the first birthday ✓ Hepatitis B -3 doses ✓ Hepatitis B - 3 doses ✓ Hepatitis A - 2 doses - first dose after the first birthday ✓ Varicella - 2 doses - First dose must be after the first birthday6 ✓ Varicella - 1 dose - after the first birthday ✓ Meningococcal - 1 dose 2 ✓ Pneumococcal - Completed series or one dose after the first birthday 1 If the third dose was administered on or after 4th birthday, only 3 doses required ✓ Haemophilus Influenzae type b (HIB) - Completed series or one after 2 a. If the fourth dose was administered on or after 4th birthday only 4 doses required 15 months.3,4 b. 3 doses for students age 7 and above, if the first dose was after the 4th birthday 3. May be a measles containing vaccine such as MMR 1 Commonly given as MMR 4 Must be 5 years since tetanus containing vaccine is received 2 Complete series is 4 doses with one after the 1st birthday 5 Required when 5 years interval is reached 3 Completed series is 2 doses, 2 months apart and a booster on or after 12 months of 6 Students who have had the disease will not be required to have the vaccine. A valid age received at least 2 months after the last dose. affidavit is required for documentation of the disease. 4 Booster dose is currently waived in healthy children if 2 doses have been received Students in Grade 8-12 need: Students in Kindergarten need: ✓ Polio - 4 doses with one after 4th birthday1 ✓ 1 Polio - 4 doses with one after 4th birthday ✓ DTaP/DT/DTP - 5 doses with one after the 4th birthday2 ✓ 2 DTaP/DT/DTP - 5 doses with one after the 4th birthday ✓ Tdap - 1 dose3 ✓ MMR - 2 doses - must be 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella ✓ Measles - 2 doses with first after the first birthday4 ✓ Hepatitis B -3 doses ✓ Mumps - 1 dose given after the first birthday ✓ 3 Varicella - 2 doses - First dose must be after the first birthday ✓ Rubella - 1 dose given after the first birthday ✓ Hepatitis A - 2 doses - First dose must be after the first birthday and ✓ Hepatitis B - 3 doses second dose no sooner than 6 months after the first dose ✓ Varicella - 1 dose5, 6 1 If the third dose was administered on or after 4th birthday, only 3 doses required 1 If the third dose was administered on or after 4th birthday, only 3 doses required 2 If the fourth dose was administered on or after 4th birthday only 4 doses required 2 a. If the fourth dose was administered on or after 4th birthday only 4 doses required 3 Students who have had the disease will not be required to have the vaccine. A valid b. 3 doses for students age 7 and above, if the first dose was after the 4th birthday affidavit is required for documentation of the disease. 3 Students who have not received Tdap are required to receive one booster dose when 10 years have passed since last tetanus-diphtheria containing vaccine Students in Grades 1-6 need: 4. May be a measles containing vaccine such as MMR ✓ Polio - 4 doses with one after 4th birthday1 5 2 doses are required if the first dose was after age 13 ✓ DTaP/DT/DTP - 5 doses with one after the 4th 6 Students who have had the disease will not be required to have the vaccine. A valid affidavit is required for documentation of the disease. birthday2 ✓ 3 Measles - 2 doses with first after the first birthday Affidavits ✓ Mumps - 1 dose given after the first birthday Affidavits regarding varicella are available at www.humble.k12. ✓ Rubella - 1 dose given after the first birthday tx.us/pdf/VARICELLA.PDF ✓ Hepatitis B - 3 doses ✓ Varicella - 1 dose4 Exemptions 1 If the third dose was administered on or after 4th birthday, only 3 doses required For children who need medical exemptions, a written statement 2 a. If the fourth dose was administered on or after 4th birthday, only 4 doses required by the physician should be submitted to the school annually. Parents/ b. 3 doses for students age 7 and above, if the first dose was after the 4th birthday guardians choosing the exemption for reasons of conscience, including a 3 May be a measles containing vaccine such as MMR 4 2 doses are required if the first dose was given after age 13 religious belief, should visit www.ImmunizeTexas.com for instructions. Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 09 9 Seven who serve: Get to know your school board

Mr. Daniel G. Huberty Mr. Keith Lapeze Dr. Bonnie Longnion Mr. Charles Cunningham Mr. Brent Engelage Mr. Robert Scarfo Mr. Dave Martin

Mr. Daniel G. Huberty, President Mr. Brent M. Engelage, Board Member Dan is a Vice President for Business Development for Clean Brent is an orthopedic physical therapist for Select Medical Cor- Energy Fuels, the leading provider of natural gas for the transportation poration and has practiced as a physical therapist since graduating from industry in the U.S. He is married to Janet Huberty and they have three the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1983. Brent is married to children, Brianna, Ryan and Dylan. They are members of St. Martha Lena Engelage and they have two daughters, Emma and Sydney, who at- Catholic Church, where Dan serves on the Building and Planning Com- tend Bear Branch Elementary and are enrolled in the Spanish Immersion mittee. Dan is a Board member of the “Be an Angel” Foundation, is ac- Program. The Engelages are active members at Second Baptist Church- tive in the Humble Rotary, the Knights of Columbus, the Humble Cham- Kingwood, where Brent serves as a Deacon and co-directs an adult Bible ber of Commerce, and the Kingwood Chamber of Commerce. Dan has study class. Brent currently serves on the Building and Planning Commit- lived in Walden for nine years and has served as a school board trustee tee, Board and Superintendent Evaluation Committee, and was appointed since 2006. as the Board’s representative to the Kingwood Super Neighborhood Council. He has lived in Humble ISD for 24 years and has served as a Mr. Keith Lapeze, Vice President school board trustee since 2008. Keith is a partner at the law firm Lapeze & Dunahoe. He is married to Christy Lapeze and has one child, Luke. They attend Good Shep- Mr. Robert Scarfo, Board Member herd Episcopal Church in Kingwood. Keith has lived in Humble ISD for Robert is Director of Credit Services for Administaff. He and seven years and has served as a school board trustee since 2006. his wife Jayme are members of Christ the King Lutheran Church. His son Alex is a student at Texas A&M University. Robert has served on the Handbook Review, Student Health Advisory, and past Bond Study Dr. Bonnie Longnion-Secretary Committees. He is a member the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce, Bonnie is a retired college administrator from the Lone Star serving on the Governmental Affairs Committee. He currently serves on College System, and she is an adjunct instructor at the University of the Board’s Legislative, Audit and Building/Planning Committees. Robert Houston-Downtown. She has two children, Jennifer and Jeffrey. Bonnie earned a master’s degree in finance from Columbia University and holds is a Senior Fellow of the Gulf Coast/Houston American Leadership Fo- a bachelor’s degree in economics from Seton Hall University. Robert rum. Bonnie serves as board President of the Houston YWCA Board, as has lived in Humble ISD for over 18 years and has served on the School Vice President of the Artesian Humble Chapter of the American Business Board since 2008. Women’s Association, as secretary of the Greater Houston Area P-16+ Council and serves as the Vice Chair of the Texas Center for Educational Research Board. A past president of the Texas Association of School Mr. David Martin, Immediate Past Board President Dave is a Senior Vice President for Marsh McLennan Companies, Boards, Bonnie has lived in Humble ISD for 25 years and has served as a Inc. He is married to Julie Martin and has three children, David, Michael school board trustee since 1988. and Jennifer. Dave is a member of St. Martha Catholic Church, “Raise Your Hand Texas,” an advocacy organization dedicated to supporting Tex- Mr. Charles Cunningham, Parliamentarian as Public Schools, and also is on the Education Policy/Strategic Planning Charles is a commercial relations manager for CenterPoint Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership. Dave has lived in Humble Energy. He is married to Stella Cunningham and they have four children, ISD for 19 years and has served as a school board trustee since 2004. six grandchildren and a seventh grandchild due in September. Charles is a member of St. Mark Baptist Church in Humble. He is Chairman of the Humble ISD Building and Planning and Naming Schools Committees and The Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month in the a member of the Legislative Committee. Charles is the Vice Chairman of Board Room of the Administration Building, 20200 Eastway Village Drive the Governmental Affairs Committee for the Humble Area Chamber of in Humble. Board policy is available through a link on the district web- Commerce. He has lived in Humble ISD for 15 years and has served on site, www.humble.k12.tx.us. Board meeting agendas and other informa- the school board since 2007. tion about your School Board are also available through the website.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 10 YourYour SCHOOLS SCHOOLS AugustAugust 09 09 Teachers of the Year committed to kids Two Humble ISD teachers have been chosen as the district’s 2009-2010 Teachers of the Year. A committee chose them from 36 campus nominees based upon interviews and essays.

Elementary Teacher of the Year Secondary Teacher of the Year Michael Grofman Dale Bransom Michael Grofman arrives for Dale Bransom will never forget work every day knowing exactly the words of wisdom from former why he’s there: to make a differ- Humble ISD Athletic Director Benny ence. The opportunity to positively Carter: “Don’t be a clock watcher.” shape lives is what led him to That’s great advice for all teachers teaching after a decade long career because the job requires long hours, in public relations and telecommu- and is especially true for coaches dur- nications. ing their team’s season. At North Belt Elementary “It’s not about 8 to 4,” Bran- School, Grofman teaches reading, som said. “A lot of times, it’s 6 in the math, science and social studies morning until you get the bus back through the applied skills pro- at 11 at night.” Some might find it gram. Teaching requires him to exhausting, but Bransom considers be creative, energetic, patient and coaching a privilege. “It’s just the tenacious every day. best job in the world,” he said. “We “It’s the hardest job I’ve ever in public administration from get to be there for young people and to do with teaching PE and coaching had, for the least amount of pay, Roosevelt University. He began his help them reach the goals they want football,” Bransom said. but I love it,” Grofman said. “In teaching career in 2005 at Cleve- to attain.” Bransom, raised by a single teaching, sometimes you know land ISD and joined Humble ISD’s At Riverwood Middle School, mom who worked two jobs, learned you’ve made a difference right North Belt Elementary in 2007. Bransom is head football coach, how to cook as a youth. While in away. Other times, maybe the “When I interviewed for boys’ and girls’ pole vault coach, and Goose Creek he noticed that many results won’t be seen for years, but this job, I knew it was the place boys’ track coach. He teaches PE and students were in a similar situation you know you’re making a differ- for me,” he said. “We have great athletics. A veteran educator, Bran- so he developed a summer enrich- ence.” administration and great teachers. I som graduated from Southwest Texas ment class. “I created Cooking for Grofman graduated from really enjoy working here.” State University after playing college Kids with Coach Bransom,” he Southern Illinois University with Away from work, he enjoys baseball. He completed his master’s recalled. “I still get calls from kids a B.A. in political science and a listening to music. He is also pur- degree in educational administration today who say they still use the reci- B.S. in speech communications suing a master’s degree in educa- this summer. pes, like baked ziti or gumbo.” with a specialization in public rela- tional administration. Bransom coached and taught Cooking and hunting are tions. He earned a master’s degree Grofman and his wife Stepha- in Sheldon and Goose Creek ISDs Bransom’s hobbies. His son, Cal, nie have three children: son Mat- before joining Riverwood in 1998. will be an eighth grader at RMS. “I thew, a student at Lonestar Col- His most influential mentor was RMS work with an awesome coaching lege- Kingwood; son Tyler, who Coach Jim Murillo, whom he worked staff, faculty and administration,” he will be an eighth grader at under in Sheldon. Murillo showed said. “That’s what makes this job so Kingwood Middle School; him the value of having compassion. great!” and daughter Ronni, who “I learned from him that our will be second grader job had a lot more to do with at Woodland Hills being a positive influence in Elementary School. young men’s lives than it had

Addison Tomlinson, Mr. Grofman with Monty Maley and Ivanna Nunez Jake Gustafson with Coach Bransom

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Teachers of the Year honored for excellence Elementary District Finalists

Susan Rasmussen Janine Nerad Theresa Drew Meshelle Smith District Finalist District Finalist District Finalist District Finalist Bear Branch Elementary Deerwood Elementary Eagle Springs Elementary Woodland Hills Elementary Fifth Grade Science Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Secondary District Finalists

Ken Buck Nekenisha Brand Mark Scalia Ty James District Finalist District Finalist District Finalist District Finalist Creekwood Middle School Humble Middle School Atascocita High School Quest High School Orchestra Reading History English

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Honoring our exceptional Teachers of the Year! Carol Embrey Suzanne Palmer Elm Grove Elementary Fall Creek Elementary

Heidi Davis Patricia Bergman Casee Fetzer Peggy Mensik Daphne LaFosse Debbie Augustine Foster Elementary Greentree Elementary Hidden Hollow Elementary Humble Elementary Jack Fields, Sr. Elementary Lakeland Elementary

Tracy Fruge Jennifer Ficken Diane Ferner Katie Smith Elizabeth Frye Wanda Legohn Rodriguez Maplebrook Elementary Oak Forest Elementary Oaks Elementary Park Lakes Elementary Pine Forest Elementary River Pines Elementary

Erika Sanders Kate Peters Olevia Daniels Becky Walker Kathy Gregory Lisa Cummings Summerwood Elementary Timbers Elementary Whispering Pines Elementary Willow Creek Elementary Atascocita Middle School Kingwood Middle School

Wanda George Diana Bauer Kimberly Coleman Mickey Mel Swartz Dean Herbst Edna O’Bryant Ross Sterling Middle School Timberwood Middle School Humble High School Kingwood High School Kingwood Park High Career and Tech Ed Center Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 09 13 Season football tickets sales Season football tickets are sold at the Humble ISD Athletic Office, tickets this year, please call 20200 Eastway Village Drive in the Administration Building from 8 a.m. 281-641-8130 and inform to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. From Aug. 3-14, last year’s season ticket hold- Naomi Curry or Sylvia ers may purchase only the seats they held in 2008-2009. From Aug. 17-21, Lozano. last year’s season ticket holders may exchange or increase their tickets Cost is $36 for Atascocita and Kingwood Park (six home games), if needed. All remaining tickets go on sale Aug. 24 on a first come, first $30 for Humble (five home games) and $24 for Kingwood (four home served basis. Ticket options are not transferable to another individual. games). Children sitting in the reserved section must have a reserved ticket. General admission tickets will be on sale at the high schools and Tickets should be purchased in person. For those who will be out Athletic Office the week of each home game. Cost is $3 for students and of town during ticket sales, a check may be mailed to the Athletic Office. $5 for adults. Tickets bought at the gate cost $6. Away game tickets are However, people who pay by mail will need to come in person to pick up available at the Athletic Office the week of each game. Call 281-641- their tickets. If you were a season ticket holder but do not plan to purchase 8130 for more information.

2009 Varsity Football Schedule ATASCOCITA HUMBLE Eagles Wildcats DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri...... Aug. 28...... Hastings...... Crump...... 7:00 Fri...... Aug. 28...... Cy-Ridge ...... Turner ...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept 4...... Channelview ...... Maddry ...... 7:00 Sat...... Sept. 5...... Spring ...... Turner ...... 6:00 Sat...... Sept 12...... Oak Ridge ...... Turner...... 6:00 Sat...... Sept. 12 .... Jersey Village ...... Berry Center ...... 6:00 Fri...... Sept 18...... South Houston *...... Turner...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 18 .... Klein ...... Klein ...... 7:30 Sat...... Sept 26...... MacArthur ...... Thorne ...... 6:00 Fri...... Sept. 25 .... Aldine *...... Turner ...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct 3 ...... Humble...... Turner (H)...... 6:00 Sat...... Oct. 3 ...... Atascocita ...... Turner (V)...... 6:00 Fri...... Oct 9 ...... Nimitz ...... Turner ...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct. 10 ...... Eisenhower ...... Turner ...... 6:00 Sat...... Oct 17 ...... Aldine ...... Turner ...... 2:00 Fri...... Oct. 16 ...... Kingwood ...... Turner (V)...... 7:30 Fri...... Oct 30...... Eisenhower ...... Thorne ...... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 23 ...... MacArthur ...... Turner ...... 7:30 Fri...... Nov 6 ...... Kingwood ...... Turner (H)...... 7:30 Sat...... Nov. 7 ...... Nimitz ...... Thorne ...... 6:00

KINGWOOD PARK KINGWOOD Panthers Mustangs DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME Fri...... Aug. 28 ..... Sterling ...... Barnett ...... 7:30 Sat...... Aug. 29...... Pearland...... Reliant...... 1:00 Fri...... Sept. 4 ...... Magnolia West ...... Turner ...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 4 ...... Clear Creek ...... Veterans Memorial ...... 7:00 Fri...... Sept. 11 .... Montgomery ...... Turner ...... 7:30 Thu...... Sept. 10 .... Klein ...... Turner ...... 7:00 Sat...... Sept. 19 .... Dayton ...... Turner ...... 6:00 Fri...... Sept. 18 .... The Woodlands ...... Woodforest ...... 7:30 Fri...... Sept. 25 .... Crosby ...... Crosby ...... 7:00 Sat...... Sept. 26 .... Eisenhower ...... Turner ...... 6:00 Fri...... Oct. 2 ...... Barbers Hill *...... Turner ...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 9 ...... MacArthur ...... Thorne ...... 7:30 Fri...... Oct. 9 ...... Galena Park ...... Galena Park ...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 16 ...... Humble *...... Turner (H)...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct. 17 ...... C.E. King ...... Turner ...... 7:00 Fri...... Oct. 23 ...... Nimitz ...... Thorne ...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct. 24 ...... North Forest ...... Turner ...... 6:00 Fri...... Oct. 30 ...... Aldine ...... Turner ...... 7:30 Sat...... Oct. 31 ...... Memorial ...... Stallworth ...... 2:00 Fri...... Nov. 6 ...... Atascocita ...... Turner (V)...... 7:30

*Homecoming Game

Summer Creek High School is playing a JV schedule this year. All schedules can be found at http://www.humble.k12.tx.us/athletics_schedules.htm

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Back-to-School registration information To register a student new to Humble ISD

Please visit www.humble.k12.tx.us to print out the New Student Additional information for Pre-K Registration: In addition, par- Packet. Parents without computer access may obtain forms at the school ents should bring documents that show qualification for the program. during new student registration times. ✓ If qualifying based on income: proof of household income (pay receipts Bring completed forms to your child’s school during new student for previous 30 days or food stamp letter). registration. Dates and hours for new student registration are listed by ✓ If qualifying based on language: the child should be present at registra- school in this newsletter. tion for testing. Along with the completed forms, parents will need to bring to ✓ If qualifying based on military service: Department of Defense iden- registration: tification; or copy of death certificate from Department of Defense or ✓ Child’s official birth certificate (not the hospital certificate) memorandum signed by the Casualty Office; or copy of Purple Heart ✓ Immunization records orders or citation or copy of the Line of Duty Determination or copy of ✓ Child’s social security card an official letter from commander. ✓ Proof of residency in Humble ISD (30-day current water, gas or electric bill; or if a utility bill has not yet been received, the house closing state- If you move and are in a new attendance area within Humble ISD: ment or apartment lease with the student’s name on the lease) ✓ Inform your child’s former school and request that they send records to ✓ Previous school’s mailing address the new school ✓ Last report card and/or school transcript ✓ Show proof of residency at the new school during new student registration ✓ Parent’s driver’s license for identification purposes

Pre-Kindergarten Registration Humble ISD offers free half- School Attendance Zones Served Registration Times day pre-kindergarten for 3 and 4 year-olds who qualify by having Jack Fields Jack Fields Aug. 10 difficulty speaking and comprehending For Bilingual – Jack Fields 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. English, meeting free/reduced price lunch Lakeland Lakeland Aug. 6 guidelines, are in foster care or homeless. Also 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. eligible are children of persons serving active duty in Maplebrook Lakeshore, Maplebrook, Pine Aug. 3 the military (including the state military forces or a reserve Forest, Summerwood 8 to 11 a.m. and component of the armed forces who is ordered to active duty), and the 1 to 4 p.m. children of those killed or injured while on active duty. Children who North Belt North Belt, Whispering Pines Aug. 12 are or have been in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and For Bilingual- North Belt 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Protective Services following an adversary hearing under Family Code Oaks Oaks, Oak Forest Aug. 6 Section 262.201 are eligible. 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten Registration by Campus Park Lakes Fall Creek, Park Lakes Aug. 7 For Bilingual – Fall Creek, Park 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. School Attendance Zones Served Registration Times Lakes, Whispering Pines Aug. 12 Deerwood Deerwood, Greentree, Willow Aug. 11 3 to 7 p.m. Creek 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. River Pines River Pines Aug. 6-7 Foster Bear Branch, Foster, Woodland Aug. 12 For Bilingual – River Pines 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hills 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Timbers Eagle Springs, Timbers Aug. 3 Hidden Elm Grove, Hidden Hollow, Aug. 6 – 1 to 3 p.m. For Bilingual – Deerwood, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hollow Shadow Forest Aug. 7 – 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Eagle Springs, Greentree, Humble Humble Aug. 6-7 Hidden Hollow, Lakeshore, For Bilingual Pre-K- Bear 9 to 11 a.m. and Maplebrook, Oaks, Oak Forest, Branch, Elm Grove, Foster, 1 to 3 p.m. Pine Forest, Timbers, Shadow Humble, Lakeland, Woodland Forest, Summerwood, Willow Hills Creek

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Back-to-School registration information Grades K-5 Registration

Bear Branch Elementary – 281-641-1600 complete additional school paper- New students register from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. beginning work. Completed forms should be Aug. 12. PTA Meeting/Meet the Staff will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 21. Ori- returned from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. entations for parents only will be offered Aug. 21 at 6:30 and 7 p.m. 20 and from 7 a.m. to noon Aug. 21 in the cafeteria. Also, deposits to Deerwood Elementary – 281-641-2200 cafeteria accounts will be accepted Call 281-641-2200 or email [email protected] after Aug. 10 during this time. for new student registration information. Returning students should check the school website in early August for packet pickup information. Dolphin Hidden Hollow Elementary – Debut will be held Aug. 21. 281-641-2400 New students register 8:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 11, Aug. 13, Aug. 18 and Aug. Eagle Springs Elementary – 281-641-3100 20 or 1 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. Kindergarten Parent Meeting Call 281-641-3100 beginning Aug. 10 for a registration appointment. New will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 20. Meet the Teacher for all grades will be held students register 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. by appointment Aug. 12-14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20 with parents and students invited. and Aug. 17-20. Returning students pick up back to school packets from 8 to 10 a.m. or 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 12-14. Completed packets, along with a Humble Elementary – 281-641-1100 copy of current proof of residency (copy of July or August water, gas or New students register from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 11-14 and Aug. 17, from 8 to electric bill, or copy of house lease/contract), should be returned Aug. 19 11 a.m. Aug. 20-21, or from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 18-19. Parents should pick from 9 to noon for last names A-L and from noon to 3 p.m. for last names up back to school packets from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. on weekdays M-Z. Meet the Teacher will be offered on Aug. Aug. 11-18 and complete required paperwork. Paper- 20 for kindergarten, third and fifth grades at 5 work should be returned during Willy’s Wildcat and 6:30 p.m. and for first, second and fourth Welcome on Aug. 20 according to the follow- grades at 5:45 and 7:15 p.m. ing schedule: A-F, 8 to 9:30 a.m.; G-L, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; M-R, noon to 1:30 p.m.; S-Z, Elm Grove Elementary – 281-641-1700 1:30 to 3 p.m. Families who complete this New students register 9 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 3 process will receive a ticket to meet their p.m. beginning Aug. 12. Kindergarten orienta- child’s teacher on Aug. 21. Wildcat Back tion will be 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Meet the Teacher will be 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. to School Fest for all grades is Aug. 21. The Title I Annual Meeting is 21. 5:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 21. Grade level orientations and meet the teacher is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Fall Creek Elementary – 281-641-3400 New students register 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. beginning Aug. 12. Jack M. Fields Sr. Elementary – 281-641-2700 Kindergarten orientation is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Cardinal Countdown New students register 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 18; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 19; Meet the Teacher will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. or 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20. There is no registration Aug. 21. All students should pick up packets on Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon for last names Foster Elementary – 281-641-1400 A-L and from 1 to 4 p.m. for last names M-Z. Returning students should New students register 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Aug. 13. return paperwork on Aug. 13-14 from 8 a.m. to noon for last names A-L Kindergarten orientation for parents only is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in and from 1 to 4 p.m. for last names M-Z. New students return paperwork the cafeteria. Back to School Orientation for all grade levels is 4 to 7 p.m. during registration. The Title I Annual Meeting and Fields First Day Fest Aug. 21. Each grade level will have an orientation and families can meet is 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 21. teachers, buy a T-shirt, purchase fifth grade planners and more. Watch for the Back-to-School letter in the mail. Lakeland Elementary - 281-641-1200 New students register 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Aug. 18. Back to School/ Greentree Elementary – 281-641-1900 Meet the Teacher for PreK and kindergarten will be 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. New student registration packets will be available for pick up beginning 21. For grades 1-5, PTA/Meet the Principals will be 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and Aug. 10. Call 281-641-1903 to Meet the Teachers will be held at 6 p.m. The Title I Annual Meeting will make a registration appointment. be 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27. New students register by appointment from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lakeshore Elementary – 281-641-3500 beginning Aug. 13. All students New students register 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 12-14 and 17-21. should visit the Greentree website Details about back-to-school orientations will be announced on the cam- beginning Aug. 1 to print and pus website. The school’s official ribbon cutting will be at 5 p.m. Aug. 19.

Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us 16 Your SCHOOLS August 09 More Back-to-School information Grades K-5 Registration Maplebrook Elementary – 8 to 9:30 a.m. A-G; 9:30 to 11 a.m. H-L; noon to 1:30 p.m. M-R; 1:30 to 3 281-641-2900 p.m. S-Z. The Title I Annual Meeting is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 21. Call 281-641-2900 for a registration appointment. New students register 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. by ap- Shadow Forest Elementary – 281-641-2600 pointment Aug. 17-21. Returning students should pick up packets 9 to Call 281-641-2603 for a registration appointment. New students register 9 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 11 for last names A-L and on Aug. 12 for a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Aug. 12 by appointment. All students should pick last names M-Z. Packets must be returned at First Day Fest to be assigned up packets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 or Aug. 17-18. Paperwork should a teacher. First Day Fest will be held from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and from 5 to be returned during Shark Camp on Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon for last 5:45 p.m. Aug. 21. names A-L and from 1 to 4 p.m. for last names M-Z. Families will learn the name of their child’s teacher when they return paperwork at Shark North Belt Elementary – 281-641-1300 Camp. Meet the Teacher is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. New students register 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14. The Title I Annual Meeting will be held at 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 1 Summerwood Elementary – 281-641-3000 and at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15. New students register from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17-21. Back to School Blast-Off for all students will be Oak Forest Elementary – 281-641-2800 held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21. Registration will also be Call 281-641-2800 for a registration appointment. New students register available at that time. Returning students who have not beginning Aug. 12 by appointment. All students should pick up packets yet turned in updated registration information and proof from the school beginning Aug. 12. Falcon Fest Orientation will be held at of residency should come by during registration hours to 6 p.m. Aug. 21 turn in their information.

Oaks Elementary – 281-641-1890 Timbers Elementary – 281-641-2000 New students register 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on week- New students register from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. days Aug. 13-19. All returning students must bring current 17-20. Back to School Bash will be held proof of residency in the custodial parent’s name to the school Aug. 20 according to the following schedule: from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. on weekdays Aug. 13-19 for PreK, 5 p.m.; kindergarten, 4 and 5:30 p.m.; first grade, 4:30 the student’s name to be placed on a posted class list. Meet and 6:30 p.m.; second grade, 5 and 6 p.m.; third grade, 4 and the Teacher will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. 5:30 p.m.; fourth grade, 5 and 6:30 p.m.; fifth grade, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Parents only need to attend one session per child. Park Lakes Elementary – 281-641-3200 New students register from 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays in July Whispering Pines Elementary – 281-641-2500 or from 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 14, or from 9 to New students register 9 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. on week- 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17-20. Meet the Teacher will be held from 9 days Aug. 10-19. There will be no registration Aug. 20. to 11 a.m. Aug. 22. The Title I Annual Meeting is 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 22. Pandamation Orientation will be offered at 6 and 6:45 p.m. Aug. 20.

Pine Forest Elementary – 281-641-2100 Willow Creek Elementary – 281-641-2300 New students register 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. on weekdays Aug. All students should pick up school information packets beginning at 12-19. Packet pickup for all students will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 a.m. Aug. 13. Camp Cardinal will be held Aug. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. 19. Packets should be completed and returned during Panther Premiere Teachers will present parent orientations followed by classroom visits for on Aug. 21 according to the following schedule: parents and students. While parents attend orientation, children meet in kindergarten, 3 to 3:45 p.m.; first grade, 4 to 4:45 the cafeteria. Due to limited space, parents are asked to bring only grade- p.m.; second grade, 5 to 5:45 p.m.; third grade, level children to the orientation. Orientations will be offered at the follow- noon to 12:45 p.m.; fourth grade, 1 to 1:45 ing times on Aug. 21: kindergarten, 3 and 4:30 p.m.; first grade, 3:45 and p.m.; fifth grade, 2 to 2:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m.; second grade, 3 and 4:30 p.m.; third grade, 3:45 and 5:15 p.m.; fourth grade, 3:45 and 5:15 p.m.; fifth grade, 3 and 4:30 p.m.; SCD, 3 and River Pines Elementary – 4:30 p.m. 281-641-3300 Call 281-641-3300 to make a registration Woodland Hills Elementary – 281-641-1500 appointment. New students register 8 Registration packets should be picked up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on week- a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays Aug. 11-19 by days beginning July 29. Meet the Teacher will be 4 to 5 p.m. Aug. 21. appointment. Returning students pick up Parent orientations will be held according to the following schedule: packets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 and kindergarten, 6 p.m. Aug. 31; first grade 7 p.m. Aug. 31; second grade, 6 Aug. 17-18. Packets should be returned p.m. Sept. 1; third grade, 7 p.m. Sept. 1; fourth grade, 6 p.m. Sept. 3; fifth on Aug. 20 during Frog Camp according grade, 7 p.m. Sept. 3. to the following schedule by last names: Humble Independent School District • www.humble.k12.tx.us Your SCHOOLS August 09 17 More Back-to-School information Middle School Registration Atascocita Middle – 281-641-4600 Grade Orientation is Aug. 18. Call 281-641-4600 beginning Aug. 4 to make a Seventh Grade Orientation is registration appointment. New student registration Aug. 19. Eighth Grade Orien- by appointment only will occur Aug. 6-7, Aug. 12-14 tation is Aug. 20. Check the and Aug. 17-19. Tiger Check–In will be held accord- school website for the specific ing to the following schedule by last name: A-Da, 8 time your student is assigned to a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10; De-J, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10; attend based upon last name. K-Q, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11; R-Z, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Students will turn in current proof of resi- Riverwood Middle – 281-641-4800 dency and enrollment forms, pick up schedules and textbooks, purchase Call 281-641-4927 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 3-4 to make a registra- agendas and spirit items, deposit money into lunch accounts and obtain tion appointment. New students register by appointment only from 9 a.m. bus information. Sixth Grade Orientation will be 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. on weekdays Aug. 5-19. All students should pick 21. Seventh and Eighth Grade Orientation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3. up packets from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10-11. Camp Longhorn for sixth grade will be 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 12. Camp Longhorn for seventh grade Creekwood Middle - 281-641-4400 will be 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 13. Camp Longhorn for eighth grade will Call 281-641-4400 or 281-641-4424 beginning Aug. 4 to schedule a reg- be 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 13. Riverwood Roundup, an orientation for students istration appointment. Appointments are available weekdays Aug. 11-20 only, will be held the first day of school. Students only need to bring a pen from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. All students should pick up packets and lunch or lunch money on the first day of school. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17-18. Creekwood Roundup will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 20. Students will be assigned Sterling Middle – 281-641-6000 a specific time to attend. Colt Camp, an orientation for Call 281-641-6000 beginning July 29 to make a registration students only, will be held the first day of school. appointment. New student registration begins Aug. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students with appointments will be seen Humble Middle – 281-641-4000 first. Sixth Grade Orientation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Call 281-641-4086 to make a registration appointment. New Seventh and Eighth Grade Orientation will be 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. students register by appointment only 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. Aug. 20. The Title I Annual Meeting is at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 for sixth 13-14 and Aug. 17-21. All students should pick up packets from 1 to 8 p.m. grade and at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 for seventh and eighth grade. Aug. 13 or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Paperwork and proof of residency should be returned during Cat Camp from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22. Timberwood Middle – 281-641-3800 The Title I Annual Meeting is at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Call 281-641-3807 to make a registration appointment. New students register 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on weekdays Aug. 13-21. Sixth Kingwood Middle - 281-641-4200 Grade Panther Camp will be 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Sixth graders should Call 281-641-4200 to make a registration appointment. Appointments are bring proof of residency. Seventh and Eighth Grade Panther Camp will be available beginning Aug. 10 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. All 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 . Seventh graders should bring updated immunization students should pick up packets from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3:30 p.m. on records. Sixth Grade Orientation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Aug 20. Seventh and Aug. 14 or Aug. 17. Paperwork should be returned at orientation. Sixth Eighth Grade Orientation will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27.

High School Registration Atascocita High – 281-641-7500 17-19. No appointment is needed. Cat Camp is required for all HHS stu- Call 281-641-7507 to make a registration appoint- dents. Packet pickup will be 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 8 a.m. to noon Aug. ment. New student registration will be 8 a.m. to 11. Cat Camp for Grade 9 will be Aug. 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. for Grade 9 noon and 1 to 2 p.m. by appointment beginning last names A-L and noon to 3 p.m. for Grade 9 last names M-Z. Cat Camp July 20. All students should pick up packets from for Grades 10-12 will be Aug. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. All 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5 or from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Flight School will be students report with a parent to the main entrance of school. held on the following dates: freshmen, Aug. 14; sophomores, Aug. 13; juniors, Aug. 12; seniors, Aug. 11. Times are by last name: A-I, 8 to 10 Kingwood High – 281-641-6900 a.m.; J-R, 10 a.m. to noon; S-Z, noon to 2 p.m. New students call 281-641-6907 to schedule an appointment with a counselor to set up a fall schedule. After Aug. 10, they call Humble High – 281-641-6300 281-641-6928 or 281-641-6926 to inquire about new student Summer office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through registration procedures. Packet pickup for all students will be Thursday, closed from noon to 1 p.m. The office will be open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 3-10. Students must pick up Monday through Friday beginning July 27. New students register packets; forms will not be available on the website. Stang Camp will be: from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 28-30, Aug. 6-7, Aug. 10-12, and Aug. freshmen, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14; sophomores, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13;

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More High School Registration More Kingwood High – 281-641-6900 Quest High – 281-641-7300 juniors, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12; seniors, 9 a.m. to 2 Quest Camp for new students is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. Aug. 11. Freshmen Orientation will be 9 Aug. 12. Registration Night is 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. a.m. to noon Aug. 20. 12. Registration Packet Pick Up is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11-14. Packet return is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13-14. Events take place in the Quest High Kingwood Park High -281-641-6600 School Community Second Floor inside Summer Creek High School. Call 281-641-6626 to make a registration appointment. New students register by appointment Summer Creek High –281-641-5400 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Students new to the district call 281-641-5401 to make a registration ap- Thursdays. Panther packets for returning students should be picked up pointment. Packet pickup and building tours will be 2 to 7 p.m. Aug.6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 and Aug. 10. Freshman Panther Camp is and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Bulldog Camp for all students is Aug. 15. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Sophomore Panther Camp is 7:30 to 10:30 Sophomore Bulldog Camp for students A-I is 8 to 9 a.m., for sophomores a.m. Aug. 12. Junior Panther Camp is 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Senior J-R: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., for sophomores S-Z: 11 a.m. to noon. Freshman Panther Camp is 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11. All returning students must Bulldog Camp for students A-I is 1 to 2 p.m., for freshmen J-R: 2:30 to provide a utility bill to show proof of residency to enter Panther Camp. 3:30 p.m., and for freshmen S-Z: 4 to 5 p.m.

Important safety info Career and technical courses Humble ISD offers career and technical education programs in Humble ISD offers information on keeping kids safe. Visit technology, health science technology, agricultural sciences, business our website at http://www.humble.k12.tx.us/parentresources.htm education, family and consumer sciences education, trade and industrial education, marketing education and career orientation. Admission criteria All Emergencies: 911 is listed in the high school and middle school planning guides. Humble ISD It is the policy of Humble ISD not to discriminate on the basis of District Main Line ...... 281-641-1000 race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion Public Information ...... 281-641-8200 or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required Superintendent ...... 281-641-8001 by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Deputy & Associate Superintendents ...... 281-641-8110 Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 503 and 504 of the Reha- Athletics ...... 281-641-8130 bilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the American Disabilities Act of Community Development ...... 281-641-8140 1990. Human Resources ...... 281-641-8170 Humble ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language Tax Office...... 281-641-8190 skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educa- Transportation ...... 281-641-8720 tion and vocational programs. Humble ISD provides a free, appropriate Law Enforcement education consisting of regular or special education and related aids and services in career and technical education programs that are designed to City of Humble Police ...... 281-446-7127 meet individual educational needs of disabled persons as adequately as Harris County Sheriff ...... 713-221-6000 the needs of non-disabled persons. Humble ISD Police (weekdays)...... 281-641-7900 For information about career and technical education courses, con- (after hours patrol)...... 281-541-3555 tact Becky Hunt at 281-641-8310. For information about your rights or Houston Police Dispatch to request an Officer...... 713-884-3131 grievance procedures, contact Janet Orth, Title IX/Section 504 coordina- Kingwood Station–for general information ...... 281-913-4500 tor, at 281-641-8000 or 20200 Eastway Village Drive in Humble. Precinct 4 Constables Dispatch ...... 281-376-3472 Para informacion en Espanol, visite al www.humble.k12.tx.us o Libraries llame al 281-641-8310 o 281-641-8000. Harris County Public Library...... www.hcpl.lib.tx.us Atascocita branch ...... 281-812-2162 Humble Octavia Fields branch...... 281-446-3377 Kingwood branch ...... 281-360-6804 Other Birth Certificate for Texas ...... 281-540-1173 Poison Control Hotline ...... 1-800-222-1222 Registered Sex Offender Database ...... www.txdps.state.tx.us

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YMCA after-school program Child nutrition services Students on all Humble ISD campuses may purchase a nutritionally balanced offered at elementary schools lunch and/or breakfast through the dis- The Lake Houston Family YMCA offers trict’s Child Nutrition Department. Menus after school child care until 6:30 p.m. at every are published in elementary school news- elementary school. What an excellent opportunity letters and posted on the district’s web for your child to receive after school care in an site at www.humble.k12.tx.us. Deposits environment that they are very familiar with…. to student lunch/breakfast accounts their own school! Children are provided a healthy may be made any morning before 8:15 snack, an opportunity to complete homework, a a.m. or during meal service. If paying variety of self-directed activities, special projects, by check, please write the child’s first arts and crafts, and indoor/outdoor recreational play and last name and student ID number under the supervision of trained and caring YMCA on the check to ensure proper credit. staff. The program is licensed by the Texas Depart- Information regarding on-line depos- ment of Family Protective Services (TDFPS) and all its may be found on the district’s web YMCA staff are trained in CPR, AED, First Aid and site, www.humble.k12.tx.us child abuse prevention. The kindergarten program is available from 1:50 p.m. to 3:15 School meal prices p.m. for $140 per month and an extended kindergarten program from Breakfast Lunch 1:50 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. is available for $255 per month. The program Elementary...... $1.20 Elementary...... $1.85 is available for students in grades 1-5 from 3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Middle school...... $1.25 Middle school...... $2.00 $230 per month. Part-time care (1-2 days per week) is also available High school...... $1.30 High school...... $2.00 for a reduced fee. (some meals, $2.50) Additionally, the YMCA will offer after-school child care to A la carte milk 50 cents students with disabilities. Transportation to the designated school site will be provided by Humble ISD. All students must complete an evaluation prior to entering the program. The cost is $250 per month Free and reduced price meals for elementary students and $150 per month for middle school stu- Applications for free and reduced dents. Activities include non-competitive games, special events and price meals will be sent home with your outdoor play that help develop the child’s strength and coordination. child at the beginning of the school year. This program is sponsored by the Humble ISD Special Education Information about eligibility can be ob- Parent Council, Village Learning Center and the Lake Houston Fam- tained by contacting the Child Nutrition ily YMCA. For additional information on this program contact Brian Department at 281-641-8471 or 281-641-8472. Carrico, 281-360-2500 or [email protected]. Students that were approved for free or reduced price meals at the YMCA Full Service Members will receive a $20 discount on end of the 2008-2009 school year qualify for those benefits for the first 30 monthly dues per child and Humble ISD employees will receive a 10 days of the 2009-2010 school year. However, once a new application is percent discount on monthly dues per child. Only one discount will processed, the eligibility determined by the new application will super- apply. As with all YMCA programs, limited financial assistance is sede the previous year’s eligibility even if that is within those first 30 available to families who substantiate a need. days. Any student who does not have a new application processed by the For more information, call 281-360-2500, visit www.ymcahous- 30th day, Oct. 5, will automatically be changed to full pay. Please note ton.org or stop by the Lake Houston that it may take 10 days to process an application. Please only fill out one Family YMCA at 2420 West Lake application per household. Houston Parkway.

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Summer Creek High School opens to 9th and 10th grades What do you love about Summer Creek High School? Our newest high school, Sum- “I like the principal and I like how the school is built. They have a lot of activi- mer Creek, welcomes its freshman ties for us, and we get to be the first senior class. I can’t wait for school to start!” and sophomore classes this year. said Larissa Rios Cruz, SCHS sophomore (left). The school is located near the “We get a new start, and we get to meet new people,” said Alex Blair, SCHS intersection of Beltway 8 and West sophomore (right). Lake Houston Parkway. The mas- cot is the Bulldogs and the colors are maroon and gold. Principal Trey Kraemer comes to Humble ISD from Goose Creek CISD, where he was principal of Ross S. Sterling High School. The school’s first com- mencement ceremonies will be in Principal 2012, when this year’s sophomores Trey will graduate. Kraemer

Lakeshore What else is new? Elementary fifth grader Dillon Mouser and Summer Creek sophomore Clayton Mouser check out the reception area at Summer Creek High School. “I like the clean, modern design of the school,” said Lakeshore Elementary School, shown in this summer construction photo, opens Clayton. for 2009-2010. The school is located at 13333 Breakwater Path Lane.

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