GreatwoodNews The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc. May 2012 Greatwood Night at Sugar Land Skeeters June 8th Game Time: 7:05 pm Price: $12
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Group and Club News...... 8-10
Library News...... 14-15
Community News...... 22-32
School News...... 34-44 Come out to Constellation Field and have the Neighborhood Reps...... 47 chance to participate during in-game promotions and mingle with fellow Greatwood Residents! Calendar First 100 Tickets purchased will receive a Skeeters 5/3...... ACC Meeting hat!! Tickets can be picked up at the Greatwood 5/8...... Quarterly Rep Meeting Office at Recreation Center # 2. 5/17...... Glen Annual Meeting 5/17...... Knoll Annual Meeting Call 281-545-1134 5/24...... Board Meeting or Email - Nikkole Luna - [email protected] ACC meets the first Thursday of to reserve your tickets. the month at 7:30 at Rec Center #2. Board meetings are on the fourth TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. NO LATER THAN MAY 15. At Rec. Center #1
1 Useful Information GreatwoodNews Produced under the authority of the New Greatwood Ofϐice Hours: Greatwood Community Association Community Board The Greatwood of ice, located at by the Communications Committee. Rec Center #2, will be opened on Bob Hauck - President Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Committee Members: 281-937-0805 and Tues. and Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Judy Holy [email protected] John Bowen Greatwood Community Association Harold Symmonds Robert Thompson - Vice President Houston Community 713-402-8951 Kate Brewer Management Services [email protected] Published by Pamela Printing Co. For questions or concerns Judy Holy - Secretary Advertising: regarding the Association: 281-343-7097 17049 El Camino Real, Ste. 100 Pamela Printing Co. [email protected] 550 Julie Rivers Dr, Ste. 310 Houston, Texas 77058 832.864.1200 or 800.568.6807 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Bob Farr - Treasurer Fax: 281.218.6973 [email protected] 281-9372-9107 281.240.1313 • fax 281.240.1312 [email protected] LeJean Grifϐin, Property Mgr. Phone: 832-864-1228 Please send inquiries about ads to Jack Molho - Director Fax: 281-218-7018 [email protected] 281-343-5819 email: [email protected] or call them at 281-240-1313. [email protected] Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr. Editorial Policy: Phone: 832-864-1277 The purpose of “Greatwood News” Street Lights Out? Fax: 281-218-6973 is to inform residents of business If you notice street lights out, take note email: [email protected] affairs of the community, issues of the number on the pole, (should be 6 affecting residential and community property, useful information of general digits), and call Centerpoint Energy at Nikkole Luna, On Site Mgr. interest and reference information for 713.207.2222. Phone: 281-545-1134 community resources. www.centerpointenergy.com/outage Fax: 281-218-6973 email: [email protected] No social, club, service organization To report lights out on the High Mast news (unless directly connected to a Greatwood event), political advertising Lighting on the 59 feeder road take note For Recreation Room Rentals or church news will be accepted. of the number on the pole and report it to: Phone: 281-545-1134 Fax: 281-218-6973 All information and articles submitted Chris Cameron Traf ic Operations Manager to the Committee become the property To rent the meeting room at of the Community Association, which 281-275-2490 publishes articles at its’ sole discretion. Recreation Center One you can go to Community Website REC CENTER AGREEMENT on our All submissions to the Newsletter must www.mygreatwood.com new community web site: be in WORD format. www.mygreatwood.com Friendly Reminder Article submissions and suggestions: visit Pool Party Reservations Email only to Texas Aquatic Enterprises [email protected] www.mygreatwood.com for 713-416-5161 • Architectural Modiϐications Deadlines for newsletter submissions: Request Forms Pool Card & Tennis Court Key • January – December 1 • Read Greatwood Board If you have recently moved into • February – January 1 Meeting Minutes Greatwood and have not received your Pool Card, or have lost your card, • March – February 1 • Check out Greatwood’s Master please contact the Greatwood Of ice at: • April – March 1 Calendar 281-545-1134. • May – April 1 • Rec Room Rental Form [email protected] • June – May 1 • Financials - and much more There is a $25 replacement charge • July – June 1 for lost cards. • August – July 1 Other Useful Websites: Please remember that no signage • September – August 1 sugarlandtx.gov lcisd.org whatsoever may be placed on • October – September 1 Association property which includes • November – October 1 FortBendCountyGov.com all common areas • December – November 1 grandpky.com
2 Safety and Security News On the Board’s Agenda Constable’s Bulletin By Constable A.J. Dorr our Current Board of Directors has done it’s best to Ybalance the use of the most popular of Greatwood he month of May is probably one of the busiest months amenities - the Pools. We have considered the requirements Tof the year. It is time to plan those vacations and trips, and requests of our two (200) member swim teams and plan for childcare for the summer, and wrap up the school have tried to balance what we feel is a fair use of the aquatic year with the end-of-year events. With all of this, you must facilities with the desires and requirements of our residents - continue to be alert to security and safety. It is also important who we realize are paying the bills. Realizing that Greatwood to get out and exercise your right to vote. Currently, there is only has one aquatic facility, Pool #1, capable of supporting a strong possibility that there will be only one voting place in the stringent bather load of competitive swim teams; we Greatwood. That place will be Dickinson Elementary School. have allocated the use of that facility to maximize its use with To keep up with the latest info on polling places, go to the the intention of satisfying everyone. Constable’s website in www.fortbendcountygov.com. Go to Briefly, in concert with our 2012 contracted quick links, click Constables in the drop down. After you do professionally qualified Pool Management Company, Texas that, there will be a drop down with Precinct 1 in the upper Aquatic Services; we have re-evaluated the Greatwood Pool’s left side box. Click on Precinct 1, this will bring you to our capabilities and have determined, for technical reasons, that website. Here you will be informed about early voting dates Pool #2 cannot be used for high population swim team use. and locations. In that Greatwood desires to support two (200) member We know that there will be children old enough to stay at swim teams we made the decision that both teams must use home while parents are away at work. In any case, it is a good the single Pool #1 available for their operations. This meant practice to leave a list of contact numbers on the refrigerator. that the practice schedules and competitive meets had to be If an emergency arises and a contact is needed by emergency accommodated. responders, this is where we look first. Teach your children To make this accommodation during the Swim Team how to answer the phone, and what not to say to the caller. season, through July 13, 2012; we allocated the available Further, these instructions should carry over when a stranger time in Pool#1 as follows: comes to the door. The biggest mistake children make is to say, “My parents are not here.” For adults, they may say, “My Monday: Swim Meets (both teams alternating weeks) (your significant other) is not at home, can you come back Tuesday: Pool closed for maintenance later?” The next question is followed up by “What time will they be home?” One good way to teach some of these practices Wednesday: Swim Team Activity - Pool Closed is to rehearse the phone call or knock at the door situations Thursday: Swim Team activity with them, make the corrections as needed until they have the 7:00AM - 10:30AM and 4:00PM - 7:30PM best understanding, and you both are confident about how to Open for Resident use: 11:00AM - 4:00PM respond. In any questionable situation, be sure that they know Friday: Swim Team activity where the contact list should be. Having a close by neighbor’s 7:00AM - 10:30AM and 4:00PM - 7:30PM phone number will be a good number for the list. Open for Resident use: 11:00AM - 4:00PM Caller ID “spoofing” is another scheme. You check your caller ID to see who is calling. There it is: your bank name or Saturday & Sunday: Resident use only one of your favorite credit/bank card companies. The caller isn’t the person or company who’s calling. This is generally We sincerely hope that everyone will support both our how it works: Caller ID spoofers log onto one or several swim teams and our decision to allocate the pool use as we websites, create an account by paying a small fee, and enter have proposed. a name and number they want to pretend to be calling from, that is either a bank or major credit card company. The phone network then displays that information on a recipient’s caller ID. In any situation, when you get calls over the phone, from a person claiming to be from a financial institution, hang up. Call your bank or credit card representative and let them know what just happened. Be sure to go online at www.fortbendcountygov.com to sign up for the House Watch program for those well deserved and needed vacations this summer. You may call our office if you have any questions or do not have access to the web at 281-341-4635, M-F, 8AM- 5PM. Have a great summer, be safe.
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7 Group and Club News Greatwood Activity Directory International Social Group If you would like to list your Greatwood group he International Social Group for Adults (ISGA) recently enjoyed please send a notice in WORD to Tseveral events including a jazz performance at the Wortham [email protected] Center and a Spring Fling with an Italian food theme. Members enjoyed socializing with all types of refreshments at the Caseys’ Activity Coordinators and they also played games for prizes. Among some of the countries represented were Australia, Ireland, Taiwan, Argentina, Sweden and Lunch Bunch France. That event was followed later with a Celebration of Life social, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. If you are interested We have fun getting to know one another better in becoming a member of the ISGA, you are welcome to contact the while having lunch in area restaurants. We meet coordinator/founder, Vicki Latham. “Lives based on having are less the third Wednesday of each month. Call us and free than lives based on doing or being.” let us know you’ll be there! Angela Cowen ...... 832.606.4714 Karen Hopper ...... 281.443.7600 Jean Rich ...... 281.343.8937
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International Social Group for Adults: ISGA members attending the Spring Fling and Italian food social were (l The International Social Group for Adults (ISGA) is a to r) Bob & Vicki Latham, Tim & Olga Casey, Jim Shearer, Cheryl White, Greatwood couple’s social group open to all Greatwood Antony Wu, Tanya Shearer, Fred and Carey Gulliksen. residents. This is a way to meet neighbors of all nationalities and learn about their cultures in a social The Ladybugs setting. If you’d like to become a member, contact: ecently, the Ladybugs had a fun time cheering up residents at Vicki Latham ...... 281-384-4006 Rthe Hampton Meadows Place Oasis. If the Ladybugs have any ...... [email protected] special talents such as singing, playing an instrument or reciting poetry, they love to share these talents with the residents whom they The Ladybugs: visit. The Ladybugs also socialize as a group and recently enjoyed a The Ladybugs are a service/social group of Greatwood fun lunch at Razoo’s Restaurant in the Fountains. In addition, they women who contribute their time and talents to visited the residents at the Caring People Society during the Easter holiday. The Ladybugs encourage you to donate sugar-free candies, several local charities in the area. If you’d like to cookies and chips in individual packs, magazines, prizes for games become a member, contact: and toiletries since the Ladybugs are always in need of supplies Vicki Latham ...... 281-384-4006 during the year. For more information, contact the coordinator/ ...... [email protected] founder, Vicki Latham. “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Parent’s of UT Students: Rose Ford ...... 281.343.7172 ...... [email protected]
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9 Group and Club News Greatwood Geysers Greatwood Gators Swim Team Ready for 2012! 20th Anniversary ongratulations to the Greatwood Geysers Swim Team Cfor advancing to Division 2!! Coach Derek Zerber will be getting the team conditioned this month so they are ready to swim against the other teams in the division: New Territory Torpedoes, Meadows, and First Colony Gators. This season the Geysers will transition to Pool #1 for he Greatwood Gators are proud to announce their 2012 practices and home meets. We will be practicing at Pool Tcoaching staff. Returning this year as Head Coach is #2 during the month of May. However, on June 1st we will Emily Floyd along with Trent Thome as Assistant Head Coach. move over to Pool #1. Practices will be held in the afternoon Completing the coaching staff are Coach Kelsey Novosad, Coach throughout the season. Jordan Hunter, and Coach Tori Dernehl. All of the Gators Coaches Below are a list of important dates and locations: are former Lamar CHS All State Swimmers and all are former or current Gators All Stars. Date Location We invite you to come out to one of our meets and enjoy an Tryouts May 3 & 4 Pool #2 afternoon of exciting swimming cheering on your Greatwood Practice Begins May 7 Pool #2 (during May) Gators! Following is the schedule for the Gators meets this season: Full Refund - Deadline May 11 May 31 Thurs. 5:00 pm Practice Meet 75% Refund - Deadline May 18 June 4 Mon. 4:30 pm Away vs. Maplewood Parent Meeting (Mandatory) May 29 Pool #1 June 11 Mon. 4:30 pm Home vs. New Territory Picture Day May 29 Pool #1 June 18 Mon. 4:30 pm Home vs. Sweetwater Mock Meet May 30 Pool #1 June 25 Mon. 4:30 pm Home vs. Maplewood 1st Meet (Home vs First Colony) June 4 Pool #1 July 2 Mon. 4:30 pm Away vs. New Territory The Geysers are always looking for local businesses to July 9 Mon. 4:30 pm Away vs. Sweetwater support their efforts by sponsoring the team. If you, or someone July 12 Thurs. 7:00 am 10 & Under Prelims at New Territory you know, own a business and would like to contribute to the July 12 Thurs. 4:30 pm 11 & Older Prelims at New Territory Geysers, please contact Tarina Sheridan at tlsheridan2@yahoo. July 14 Sat. 7:00 am Div 1 Finals Championship Meet com. at Greatwood For current news on the Greatwood Geysers, friend us on Facebook or go to www.greatwoodgeysers.org. July 17 Tues. TBA All Stars at Don Cook Natatorium
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12 13 Library News Join Fort Bend Exciting Plans Underway County Libraries’ For Fort Bend County 2012 Texas Summer Libraries’ Teen Summer Reading Club For Children Reading Club 2012 egistration for the 2012 Texas Summer Reading Club (SRC) “T.S.I.: Realm of the Unknown” is the theme for this Rwill begin on Tuesday, May 29, and continue through July 28, summer’s Young Adult Reading Club for Teens, which at all Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) locations. Children from begins Tuesday, May 29, at all Fort Bend County Libraries infancy to early teens are invited to come to the library to read a locations. Exciting free activities – from game days and lot of great books, see some exciting programs, and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer! movie nights to cookie decorating and scrapbooking This year marks the 54th Anniversary of the Texas Summer classes – are being planned, while area teens discover the Reading Club for children. The theme for this year is “Get a Clue… wonders of the world that can be found between the pages at the Library!” Children are encouraged to read as many books of a book! as they can and they will earn rewards based on the total number Teens are encouraged to read as many books as they they read or have read to them, or on the total number of hours can, and they will earn rewards based on the total number they spend reading. of hours they spend reading or the number of reading- “Research shows that children who are read to from an early related activities they complete. The reading activities age have a larger vocabulary and better language skills when they start school. They also have a greater interest in books,” says Susan may include watching a movie based on a book, attending King, Coordinator of Youth Services at Fort Bend County Libraries. a teen library program, or making a bookmark or poster “Children who want to have books read to them are more likely to based on a book. Listening to audio books and reading want to learn to read. You can give your child a life-long advantage magazines and newspapers may also be counted. if you start now to develop a love for books and reading. Children Participants may register at any Fort Bend County who are good readers are usually the most successful learners. library, or they may register online by going to the FBCL That’s why we invite parents to enroll their children, as young as website (http://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on possible, in the Summer Reading Club. Reading is a good habit to the “Teen SRC Sign-Up” image. Once the online registration start!” Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or form has been completed, the teens will then have their they may register online by going to the FBCL website (http:// own online page on which to record their hours and www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Youth SRC Sign-Up” activities. image, which will become available May 29. For the irst ive activities completed, each teen will Upon registering, participants will then have their own receive a bookmark. The rewards continue with a key light online page on which to record their books. Reading rewards can for 10 activities, a draw-string backpack for 15 activities, be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. For the irst ive books and a reading trophy for the irst 20 books read. Reading read, the child will receive a bookmark. The rewards continue with a pencil for 10 books, a certi icate for 15 books, and a reading rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. The trophy for the irst 20 books read. For every 20 books read, the last day to pick up awards is August 25. participant’s name will also be written on a paper dinosaur to be Weekly drawings for gift cards from area stores – displayed in that branch library. The last day to pick up awards is donated by the library Friends organizations -- will also August 25. take place at each branch library. In addition, the names Young patrons are also invited to register to win plush of participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25- book-characters that will be given away in weekly drawings. In gift card that will be awarded to several lucky readers addition, the names of participants will be entered into a drawing completing 20 activities or more, in a drawing scheduled for gift cards from area stores -- donated by the library Friends organizations -- that will be awarded to several lucky readers in August at each library location. of 20 books or more, in a drawing scheduled in August at each There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Club, and library location. it is open to all teens, regardless of the county of residence. There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Club, and The program is sponsored by the Texas State Library, Fort it is open to all children, regardless of the county of residence. Bend County Libraries, and the Friends organizations that The program is sponsored by the Texas State Library, Fort Bend support the county library system. County Libraries, and the Friends organizations that support the For more information, call the library’s Public county library system. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Information Of ice at 281-341-2677 or the library branch Of ice at 281-341-2677 or the library branch nearest you. nearest you.
14 Library News Learn About Japanese Culture Through Kimonos at University Branch Library n recognition of Asian-Paci ic American Heritage Month in IMay, Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present a program on the culture and tradition of Japan and the kimono on Saturday, May 26, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Large Meeting Room of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land on the UH campus. In the program, “Let’s Talk: Japanese Culture and Kimonos,” Christina Banta will discuss some of the traditions of the Japanese culture, with special focus on the kimono. Learn about the history of kimonos, including what they are and how to wear them. Banta will also discuss Japanese dance, calligraphy, and the geisha. Banta has collected kimonos since 1998, and she later lived and worked in Japan for nearly ive years. She currently works as a middle-school teacher in Houston, and continues to study Japanese dance. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-633-5100 or the library’s Public Information Of ice at 281-341-2677. With summer just around the corner, Learn How to Make Kanzashi Greatwood Golf Club ~ Japanese Hair Ornaments ~ will once again host at University Branch Junior Golf Summer Camps Instruction will be with Greatwood G.C. Library teaching pro Ross Bartschy. n recognition of Asian-Paci ic American Heritage Month in The following are dates and times for each Group: IMay, Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present “Kanzashi Flower Workshop,” a program on Japanese Ages 10 and under: Tues. June 26 - Fri. June 29 kanzashi hair ornaments, on Thursday, May 24, beginning at 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. 7:00 pm, in the Small Meeting Room of the library, located at Ages 11 - 14 yrs.: Tues. July 10 - Fri. July 13 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land on the UH campus. 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. The program is presented by Rebecca Rios, a library staff Ages 15 - 18 yrs.: Mon. July 23 - Thur. July 26 member whose interest in Japanese culture led her to study 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. geisha for many years. She taught herself how create kanzashi – the hair ornaments worn by geisha -- and began making them Junior Club Tournament will be Friday, two years ago, using various materials. July 27, 2012 Beginning at 7:30a.m. In this program, Rios will discuss the history and different All registration forms and information sheets will types of kanzashi, which were often thought to ward off evil be in the Pro Shop starting April 15, 2012. spirits. She will provide step-by-step instructions on making (Early Registration discount available thru May 15) kanzashi by folding fabric into beautiful creations that can be For any further information, please call worn in the hair. Ross Bartschy at 281.841.5543 The program is free and open to the public. For more Thank you information, call the branch library at 281-238-2900. 15 5)&)064&35&". %FOJTF)PVTFS (SFH)PVTFS 3FBMUPS0XOFS 3FBMUPS#SPLFS0XOFS .VMUJ.JMMJPO%PMMBS1SPEVDFS .PSUHBHF-PBO0Gm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21 Community News Greatwood Greatwood Pools Election Results ue to the size of Pool #2 and water quality issues Dexperienced in the past, both Gators and Geyser swim n, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Greatwood’s Neighborhood teams will utilize Pool #1 for all practices and meets. In ORepresentatives voted to fill the two open positions addition, by combining team usage to Pool #1, now Pool #2 on the HOA Board. Twenty-two of Greatwood’s twenty- will have a more consistent daily schedule and better water nine neighborhoods were represented at this election. quality. Residents will have the same access to community assets as in the past, just on a different schedule. Congratulations to Jack Molho and Bob Farr The HOA has spent more than $77K on pool maintenance who were elected to serve for the next and upgrades. The new pool management company is two years as Board Directors. working very hard to accommodate resident needs, HOA requests, and water quality issues. We feel very confident that these changes will benefit all residents. Eco-Explorers 2012 Summer Program Series for Children olunteers and staff announce this year’s schedule for Vthe 2012 summer youth program tailored to children ages 3-14. Eco-Explorers Tadpoles (ages 3-7) will meet most Tuesdays starting June 5 - July 31, from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Eco- Explorers for children ages 7 - 14 will meet each Thursday starting June 14 - July 26, from 9:30-11:30. Both programs will include explorations of a specific topic with indoor and outdoor activities including games, crafts, songs, and snacks. Sessions for Tadpoles will consist of Working Together (ecosystems), Billions of Bugs, Seed Search, To Eat and Be Eaten, Wetland Wonders and Our Feathered Friends. Eco-Explorers sessions will consist of High-Tech Scavenger Hunt (geocaching), Mysteries of Water, Micro- Monsters (pond life), Reptile Relatives, Flying Wild and Mammal Match. Pre-registration is required with a limit of 25 participants for each session. Participants will be asked for a $2 donation for each session or $10 to reserve a spot for all 6 sessions. Donations benefit the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization. Program donation is in addition to normal park entrance fees: children ages 12 and under are free; anyone age 13 and up, $7 per person. Ask about the Texas State Parks annual pass. For detailed descriptions of each session, registration information and other park information visit www. brazosbend.org
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25 Community News Keeping Your Neighborhood Beautiful FREEFREE EESTIMATES!STIMATES! WWEE DO ALL THETHE WORK! WE RECYCLE! *ANYTHINGAN & EVERYTHING! ith the onset of warm weather, some residents take YARD WASTE Wtheir boats, campers and other recreational vehicles GARAGE CLEANOUT out of storage and park them in their driveway or on the FURNITURE DISPOSAL ELECTRONICE RECYCLING street in front of their home. *no hazardous waste If these boats or vehicles are there for a day or two, $25 OFF enabling the owner to clean them up, this is not a problem, 11.800.995.JUNK 800 995 JUNK (5865) www.JUNK-KING.com ANY JOB but some of our residents feel that their driveway is a EXCEPT MINIMUM CHARGE permanent or seasonal storage place. It is not. Some of our neighbors also have cars parked in violation of our Protective Covenants. Our Protective Covenants are very clear on these matters. Article X11 – Section 2 (b) page 36 states: Commercial vehicles, vehicles with commercial writing on their exteriors, vehicles primarily used or designed for commercial purposes, tractors, mobile homes, recreational Bob Vaught vehicles, trailers (either with or without wheels), campers, /RFDO v7ROO)UHH camper trailers, boats and other watercraft, and boat ZZZWH[DVEHVWWDFWLFDOFRP trailers shall be parked only in enclosed garages or areas, if any, designated by the Board or by the Neighborhood Association, if any, having jurisdiction over parking areas within a particular Neighborhood. Stored vehicles and vehicles which are either obviously inoperable or do not have current operating licenses shall not be permitted on the properties except within enclosed garages. Notwithstanding the foregoing, vehicles that become inoperable while on the Properties must be removed within seventy-two (72) hours thereof. For purposes of this Section, a vehicle shall be considered “stored” if it is put up on blocks or covered with a tarpaulin and remains on blocks or so covered for fourteen (14) consecutive days without the prior approval of the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, service and delivery vehicles may be parked in the Properties during daylight hours for such period of time as is reasonably necessary to provide service or to make a delivery to a Unit or the Common Areas. Any vehicle parked in violation of this Section or parking rules promulgated by the Board may be towed in accordance with Article III, Section 22 of the By-Laws. Every resident was given a copy of our Protective Covenants when they purchased their home. If you can’t find yours, you can pick up a copy at the Greatwood Office at Rec. 2. You may also view them on line by going to our web site at: www.mygreatwood.com. They are under GOHA Information – Governing Documents. We are all responsible for keeping our community looking beautiful. Please do your part in keeping the “Great” in Greatwood.
26 Community News Lost/Found a Pet? Call Tracey If you lose or find a pet, please call Tracey Ranauro at 713-825-7014.
I do not take in animals but act only as liaison to Happenings at Town Square reunite pet with owner. I can www.sugarlandtownsquare.com provide shelter numbers if Here is a list, available to us at the time of publication, owners can not be located of the upcoming events at Town Square for March. and lend out crates if Check the web site above for updated information. needed. Don’t forget your lawn chair. Friday May 4 Saturday May 19 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Giving Spirits Concert Series 4th Annual Sugar Land BASH Enjoy live music in the Plaza Benefiting Snowdrop by Rock Candy, playing all Foundation Greatwood Finally Has a your favorites from the 70’s, 80’s and more and learn more Wednesday May 23 New Mailbox! about a local charity. 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sugar Land Superstar he Post Office waited until the bottom fell out of the old Friday May 11 Auditions Tmailbox but the old eyesore is gone and we have a newly 7:30 PM – 9:30 AM Contestants are invited painted mailbox in front of Rec 1. We thought it was worth Music in the Plaza to the Plaza to sing for 90 the picture. Join us in the Plaza for great seconds without musical live music! accompaniment in hopes of being chosen as a finalist for Saturday May 12 Sugar Land Superstar! 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Movie Under The Moon Friday May 25 Bring your family, friends & 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM lawn chairs to the Plaza to Dancing Under The Stars enjoy a free Movie Under With Fred Astaire Dance the Moon! Studio instructors. Friday May 18 Saturday May 26 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Music in the Plaza 5th Annual World Yuanji Day experience Yuanji Dance Join us in the Plaza for great which began one thousand live music! years ago, during the Yuan Dynasty. WEEKLY EVENTS Every Thursday Every Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Urban Harvest Farmers Market Fitness in the Plaza Meet your local farmers Featuring FREE Boot Camp and vendors, and pick up with Jon Hood from Rush locally grown fresh fruits Fitness and Zumba with and vegetables, eggs, cheese, Abby Dorsey! honey, and much more! Boot Camp 9:00 am - 10:00 am Zumba 10:00 am - 11:00 am
27 POOCH PATROL CRITICAL AIR PROFESSIONAL PET-SITTING SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING 281-343-5777 6HUYLFHDOOEUDQGV 'LVFRXQWHGSULFHVIRU *UHDWZRRGUHVLGHQWV \HDUSDUWVDQGODERUZDUUDQW\ RQZRUNSHUIRUPHG )UHHHVWLPDWHRQQHZHTXLSPHQW )LQDQFLQJ ZLWKDSSURYHGFUHGLW Martin Beres Owner, $OOPDMRUFUHGLWFDUGV We have been providing our clients, since 1994, with a full range Technician & &XVWRPLQVWDOODWLRQRI Greatwood Resident of services tailored to meet your needs as well as maintain QHZHTXLSPHQW the routine and environment your pet is accustomed to. We welcome you to view our website to learn more about us and what we offer. Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like to set up an interview. We are Bonded and Insured thru Pet Sitters International [email protected] Call 281-468-4250 anytime www.poochpatrolpetsitting.com www.criticalairac.com TACLA021957E (Licensed & Insured) 01%(17(535,6(6//&'%$&5,7,&$/$,5 LORI WARNICA - GREATWOOD RESIDENT
28 Community News Pets and Poop GOT GILLS? By Judy Holy If not, David Fullerton, age 17, is offering ummer is here. More people are swim lessons to people of all skill levels! Swalking their dogs and there are David swam with the nationally ranked USA league First Colony many complaints about the amounts Swim Team for 5+ years and gave swim lessons to kids ages 4 to of poop left along the paths and in 13 for the past 2 summers. David can help improve technique in the common areas. all 4 strokes and can teach children the basics of how to swim. Children, as well as adults, who are in or around our If interested please call 281-793-4660 for details. playgrounds or in our common areas, are bound to step in “something” and with sandals on most people’s feet, this is really GRAND PARKWAY nasty. There is nothing worse than getting in the car or coming into the STORAGE CENTER house with that unmistakable smell on Bob & Ann Krammes someone’s shoes. Facility Managers So, PLEASE, if you walk your dog, do your neighbors a favor and pick up Grand Parkway at New Territory Blvd. after your pet. We’ll all thank you for it. Rental Offi ces - 8421 Homeward Way T: 281.240.7500 For those of our residents who are diligent and walk Sugar Land, Texas 77479 F: 281.240.7574 with a plastic bag, a big THANKS! [email protected] Just another way to keep Greatwood great!
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everal months ago this sign was placed at all Sentrances into Greatwood. It is self-explanatory. This applies to signs placed in our “common areas.” Please keep our community looking “great” by complying with our Deed Restrictions. Some realtors are the biggest offenders. If you are selling your home, you can certainly have a “For Sale” sign on your property but your realtor cannot put Open House signs in the common areas. These signs will be removed as well as any and all signs with commercial advertising of any kind. Signs notifying our residents of a Greatwood sponsored event, like the Christmas Lighting Contest or notifications of Neighborhood Meetings, are allowed with permission from the HOA.
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30 31 32 Good vision is a critical learning tool for children and can significantly contribute to a child’s success in school. A comprehensive eye exam is the best way to diagnose and treat vision problems before they interefere with a child’s abililty to learn. Dr. Cindy Tu, Therapeutic Optometrist 281-313-5595
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Congratulations!! We are Exemplary again!! 5th Grade Mother’s Day Tea If you are a 5th grade mom, PLEASE make plans to attend this About Dickinson Elementary very special event Thursday, May 10 from 8-9am. If you are not Dickinson Elementary, opened in 1993, is an exemplary able to attend, send an aunt, grandma or special friend. It is very school in the Lamar Consolidated ISD. Dickinson is located hard on the students that do not have a mother figure to honor in the Greatwood subdivision at 7110 Greatwood Parkway at the tea. This will be a highlight of your time at Dickinson. in Sugar Land, TX. For more information or to contact the DON’T MISS IT! PTO, please visit: http://www.dickinsonpto.com/. Awards Day Parents please make plans to attend our annual grade level awards ceremonies! Teacher and Volunteer of the Month Awards Tuesday, May 29 February March 1st Grade - 12:15 - 1:15 2nd Grade - 1:30 - 2:30 Ms. Tran - 1st Grade Ms. Hardin - Kindergarten 3rd Grade - 8:00 - 9:30 4th Grade - 9:45 - 11:15 Jodi Dierks Laura Kennedy Wednesday, May 30th 5th Grade - 8:00 - 9:15 DISTRICT AWARDS - Dickinson Elementary Kindergarten - 9:30-10:30 (in their classroom) Teacher of the Year: Coach Rice Paraprofessional of the Year: Dianna Cavazos 2012-2013 Dickinson PTO Board Announcing our NEW PTO BOARD for 2012 - 2013. These ladies Volunteer of the Year: Marty Dial were voted in at our April 2 PTO meeting: 5th Grader Bailey Dial’s grandmother Marty volunteers President: Erika Waldorf at Dickinson every Monday, Thursday and Friday and has already logged in over 400 hours! VP1: Brenda Thompson We are so thankful for her time and commitment to our school! VP2: Michelle Latimer Treasurer: Cyndi Cook May is full of Friday fun! Tax Treasurer: Denise Cummings May 4th: RELAYS - come out and support your classroom’s relay team! Reporter: April Gunn May 11th: Field Day Secretary: Karie Prevette Volunteer Coordinator: Keren Webb May 18th: AR SPLASH day! Hurry and make sure to earn all your points! We are now looking for volunteers to fill our Committee Chairs for next year. Please consider taking an open position on the Kindergarten Roundup following committees: We need to prepare for your 2012-2013 kindergartener! The Monster Mash: 2 co-chairs needed Kindergarten Roundup will be April 30 through May 4. Early Kindergarten registration allows for the proper number of Spring fundraiser teachers and class sizes to be determined. Registration for all Programs other grades is also encouraged. Tag Sale To enroll your child in school you must provide the following Recycling information: Breakfast with Santa Pre-register your child online at www.lcisd.org. When you have Membership completed the registration form, you will receive a confirmation number. Please bring this number with you along with the Please keep in mind that Committee Chairs will have a following documents to the school: committee of volunteers to assist with specified activity. 1. Original birth certificate Please email Jamie Wright at president@ dickinsonpto.com if 2. Original social security card you are willing to help us out next year! 34 School News
Important Dates to Remember April 30 - May 4 Kindergarten Round Up May 1 Free dress for AR MILTON “GERALD” PAUL May 3 Kindergarten Reader’s Theater OPERATION MANAGER May 4 Relay Races c: 713.384.2620 o: 281.303.3606 May 7 PTO Meeting [email protected] May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week May 9 Paraprofessional Day YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR GUARANTEE May 10 5th Grade Mother’s Day Tea www.paulsexpressautodetail.com May 11 Field Day
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Important Dates to Remember May 7 9th Grade STAAR Algebra 1 May 9 9th Grade STAAR Biology May 10 9th Grade STAAR Geometry May 11 9th Grade STAAR World Geo Junior Class Formal May 14 Academic Awards Ceremony 7:00pm May 16 9th Grade STAAR Algebra 2 May 17 Choir Pop Concert 7:00pm NEED INFORMATION ABOUT May 23 Athletic Banquet 6:30pm George Ranch High School May 24 Athletic Physicals GO TO: WWW.GRHSPTO.ORG 6:00 - 8:00pm at GRHS Field House GRHS PTO Golf Tournament: May 25 Final Exam The 2nd annual Longhorn Golf Tournament was held on March 23rd. We had a great day of golfing with beautiful May 28 Memorial Day - No School weather. We would like to thank everyone who helped support this event. You are truly appreciated for all you May 29-30 Final Exams do for George Ranch High School.
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36 ATTENTION George Ranch High School Parents
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ARJH PARTNERS IN EDUCATION • Garrett & Boyd Orthodontics in Sugar Land have started a program called “Partners in Education” to assist schools with the recent budget cuts. They will donate $100 for every new patient who attends ARJH. The irst check ARJH received was for $1,000! • Kumon of Sugar Land-Greatwood: for every ARJH student that enrolls, Kumon Sugar Land-Greatwood will donate $50 to ARJH. Please be sure to mention that you are an ARJH student when enrolling. Antoinette Reading Kumon of Sugarland- Greatwood, 1135 Crabb River Rd., Richmond, TX 77469, Ph: 832-595-8300 Junior High News • Sterling McCall Lexus will donate $200 to ARJH for every NO PLACE FOR HATE/BULLY FREE WEEK new or pre-owned Lexus purchased by an ARJH Longhorn Antoinette Reading Junior High in Richmond celebrated its parent, teacher, friend or family member. Just contact Ken irst ever “No Place for Hate/Bully Free Week” on March 19- Ward at (281) 658-6016 or [email protected] and let 23 by taking the bully by the horns. The school counselors him know you are an ARJH Longhorn or Longhorn supporter. planned several activities for the week, including mix it up at Spread the word and help support ARJH. lunch where students were asked to sit with other students with the same birthday month, bully free lessons during THANK YOU FROM ARJH advisory, and a contest for students to design an original Dr. Lee Mahlmann’s orthodontic of ice donated over 1500 T-shirt special to RJH to bring awareness to Bullying and the sharpened pencils to ARJH for students during the STAAR long lasting effects it has on students. The winner was 7th tests. grader Megan Hudson. COMMON THREADS CLOTHING DRIVE Below is a photo displaying the t-shirt which reads “Take Going on now until the end of the school year. Your support is charge trample the bullies”. really needed - supplies are very low. Please bring gently used items to the bin near the ARJH front of ice. Items needed: LCISD uniform pieces; adult, teen, children clothes (size 4-XXL); new socks and undergarments; new tennis shoes; coats and jackets; backpacks; school supplies; purses and belts; infant, toddler, maternity and baby items; graduation gowns and prom dresses; cash or giftcard donations. For more information call 832-223-0342 or visit the web page at lcisd.org.
NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ARJH SPIRIT NIGHTS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS 2012ǧ2013 SCHOOL YEAR For students entering 7th grade. Please be advised that your Tell the following restaurants you’re an ARJH supporter child will be required to obtain these immunizations, if they when you dine and they’ll give a percentage back to ARJH have not already done so, BEFORE the irst day of school, • Pepperoni’s Greatwood (19875 southwest freeway #130) August, 2012. Some physicians have been giving these - every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month immunizations already, so your child may have already had all of these vaccines. • Russo’s New York Pizza Greatwood (6560 Greatwood Parkway, #900) - every Wednesday Please be sure that you give us a copy of the most up-to-date immunization records for your child. • Zorro’s Mexican Diner (6560 Greatwood Parkway) - the last Tuesday of every month All Incoming 7th graders must show proof of: - 4 doses of Polio (The 4th doses is not required if the 3rd dose was CHOIR NEWS received on or after the 4th birthday) - 3 doses of Hepatitis Congratulations to the ARJH 6th grade Choir. They received a B vaccine - 2 doses of Measles vaccine on or after the irst Superior rating at contest on April 10. birthday (separated by at least 1 month) - 1 dose of Mumps
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TEEN HOTLINE ARJH has been given access to the Crisis Hotline http:// www.crisishotline.org/ (sponsored by Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc.). If any child would like to have access to a 24/7 peer-to-peer counseling session or referral service, we encourage you to call this phone number: (713) 529-TEEN Fort Bend Pool Service (8336). Students can also use the TEXT service by texting the word “TEEN” to “78247”. This service enables teens to discuss their problems non-judgmentally, con identially and Residential Pool Cleaning Pump Repairs • Filter Cleaning anonymously with other teens or adults trained to address teen problems. Drain & Clean • Weekly Service Vacation Service ARJH CALENDAR • May 11 at 7 p.m.: Theatre II Spring Play Steve Carlson • May 15 at 7 p.m.: Spring Concert for Honors, Symphonic 281.750.6896 and Concert Bands: George Ranch High School Auditorium • May 17 at 5:30 p.m.: ARJH Talent Show • May 22 at 7 p.m.: Choir Spring Concert - ARJH Cafeteria - Commercial & Residential Air Conditioning & Heating admission is free • May 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Spring Concert for Beginner Band - George Ranch High School Auditorium • May 28: Memorial Day Holiday - no school • May 31: Last Day of School
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39 40 41 School News Lamar Consolidated High School he Lamar High School Law TEnforcement SkillsUSA team, Chapter 3696, under the direction of Dr. Fred C. Guess, has just won first place in the SkillsUSA State competition in Corpus Christi, TX. By winning, the team continues on to the SkillsUSA National competition in Kansas City, Missouri, June 23-28, 2012 to represent the State of Texas. If they win in Kansas City, the team will represent the United States in the SkillsUSA World competition in Germany. The team consists of Kaylan Seated from left to right: Linda Efejuku, (Greatwood resident) Rogers, Ashtin Calvin, Karen Omayi, Tracy Nwanne, Kaylan Rogers, Ashtin Calvin, Tracy Nwanne, Chika Iguh (not Chika Iguh, and Greatwood resident, Linda Efejuku. The pictured - Karen Omayi) team will be competing in the area of Chapter Business Standing from left to right: Ms. Beverly Sanders, Lead Sponsor, Dr. Procedure. Fred C. Guess, Advisor, Ms. Saundra Hill, Sponsor.
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Of icial LCISD 2011-2012 District Calendar” Go to: www.campbellpta.org May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week Remember to subscribe to receive our newsletter May 30 5th Grade pool party (Rain date...May 31st) directly to your inbox every two weeks. May 31 Last Day of School! CAMPBELL LOVES ROOM PARENTS! The dedicated, energetic and creative people who volunteer to be room parents help make Campbell great!! Being a room parent is also a fun way to get to know teachers and other parents while planning special celebrations and making a difference for our school. Now is the time to start TACL A002487E thinking about volunteering for the 2012-13 school year. 281-499-3511 v www.freshairinc.com AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING PROBLEMS? Room parent duties include: Same Day Response 94% of our calls are done the same day •Sending email communications to parents at the request of the classroom teacher and/or the PTA. The #1 Air Conditioning Co. in Greatwood •Keeping track of party money submissions and sending timely reminders. (Room parents don’t actually collect the money, which goes through the PTA treasurer, but keep a log of payments received.) •Working with the grade-level teachers and room parents to plan holiday (December), Valentine’s Day and end-of- year parties. •Purchasing supplies for parties, working within the grade-level party budget. •Supporting the Bunny Hop Fun Run with various of activities, such as grade-level silent auction donations, raf le ticket sales, and grade-level projects requested by the Fun Run Steering Committee. A HUGE thank-you to all of the 2011-12 room parents for your hard work! TEACHER APPRECIATION The teacher appreciation committee is busy planning “Teacher Appreciation” week from May 7-11. The teachers and staff will be treated to a week full of treats and tokens of thanks from students, parents and the PTA board. 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US Postage PAID Greatwood Sugar Land, TX News Permit #206 Ofϔicial publication of Greatwood Community Association, Inc. 550 Julie Rivers Dr., Suite 310 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Life’s Business - It’s personal. There are always milestones in our lives that we anticipate eagerly, and mark with great fanfare. Some happen every year, and others only once in a lifetime, such as high school or college graduation. Important Numbers These are Life Business moments that tug at your heartstrings - Management Company Houston Community Management Services ...... 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1200 knowing how hard you’ve worked and/or all you have sacri iced to LeJean Grif in, Property Manager ...... 832-864-1228 - Fax: 281-218-7018 make it to this moment in time. Email ...... [email protected] Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.……832-864-1228…..Email: [email protected] Rhonda Sundberg, Asst. Property Mgr...... 281-545-1134 One such blessing comes for us in just a month, as our oldest son Email ...... [email protected] moves on to a new chapter in his Life’s Business by graduating from Accounting ...... 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054 For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or to high School. Obtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys Contact Rhonda Sundberg………………281-545-1134…..Email:[email protected] We are so proud and so thankful for all we have…Thank you for Newsletter - Pamela Printing Co. letting us be a part of your Life’s Business… David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - [email protected] School District Dickinson Elementary ...... 832.223.1400 Lamar School Board Representative - Julie Thompson ...... 281.343.1259 And, thank you for letting us be Campbell Elementary...... 832.223.1300 Antoinette Reading Junior High ...... 832-223-4400 George Ranch High School ...... 832-223-4200 Texas Park & Wildlife...... 281.931.6471 a part of your neighborhood. Ft. Bend Animal Control ...... 281.342.1512 Police • Ft Bend Sheriff - David Smith Emergency/Crimes in Progress ...... 911 Non-Emergency ...... 281.341.4665 Pamela Printing, the preferred printer of the Sugar Land Skeeters Information/General Info ...... 281.341.4704 Crime Prevention Unit ...... 281.341.4618 Constable Precinct 1 ...... 281.341.4536 MUD and LID Directors & Meeting Times House Watch ...... 281.341.4536 Meeting dates and times listed in bold italics Fire Department, Sugar Land Below is the list of the men and women, in our community, Emergency...... 911 who presently serve on the Boards of our MUD and LID. Non-Emergency ...... 281.491.0852 Ambulance FORT BEND COUNTY LID No. 11: FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 109: EMS-Emergency (Life Threatening) ...... 911 4th Tuesday of every month - 2:30pm 4th Thursday of every month - 8:30am Southwest Water (Water/Sewer) Ron McCann, President James A. Kidda, President Customer Service • Service & Emergency ...... 713.405.1750 Jared Jameson, Secretary/ David Brittain, Vice President Storm Water Illegal Dumping Assistant Vice President Bobby E. Rich, Secretary Storm Water Solutions ...... www.cleanbayous.org Michael E. Stone, Vice President/ Mark E. Johnson, Assistant Secretary Waste Management Assistant Secretary Jackie Lawrence, Assistant Vice President Best Trash ...... 281.313.2378 HOLIDAYS: If your regular pick-up falls on a holiday (NEW YEAR’S DAY, MEMORIAL FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 106: FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 117: DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY), pick up 3rd Thursday of every month - 5:00pm 1st Monday of every month - 4:30pm will be made on the next regularly scheduled pick-up day. Matthew Schulte, President Jason Kelly, President Post Ofϐice Stanton Nowak, Vice President Christina Vasquez, Vice President Sugar Land...... 800.275.8777 Larry Shultz, Assistant Vice President Terri Edwards, Assistant Vice President Library Justin Ring, Secretary Michael T. O’Neal, Secretary George Memorial Library ...... 281.342.4455 Stuart Rimes, Assistant Secretary Ann Cantu, Assistant Secretary CenterPoint ...... 713.207.2222 FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 108: All meetings are held at Reliant Energy ...... 713.488.5800 4th Wednesday of every month - 5:00pm Professional Project Management Services (7:00am to 9:00pm Monday-Friday) CenterPoint Roberta Terrell, President 19875 Southwest Freeway, Suite 270 Bobbie L. Fontenot, Vice President Sugar Land, TX 77479 Entergy/Entex (Natural Gas) ...... 713.659.2111 • 281.342.6665 Jennifer Dewey, Assistant Vice President Check the MUD website at: Southwestern Bell Arthur W. Olson, Secretary www.greatwooddistricts.com ...... Connect/Disconnect 800.464.7928 Christopher B. Argo, Assistant Secretary For meeting dates and times. Comcast Cable Billing, Sales and Trouble calls ...... 713-462-9000 Meeting Dates subject to change with holidays ATT Sales/Billing/Repair (ATT Uverse) ...... 1-800-286-8313 www.greatwooddistricts.com Golf Club ...... 281.343.9999 For Assistance with MUD/LID Matters Contact Southwest Water – 713-405-1750 48