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VBS & SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS! June 2021

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The advertisers that make your newsletter possible are small businesses owned Cypressby South your | Juneneighbors! 2021 Please give them a call when you need services for your home. 1 Law Offices Of candace L. Kunz-freed, PLLc 9545 Katy Freeway, Ste. 400 • Houston, TX 77024 713.467.1060 FAX: 713.467.9191 www.FREEDLAWYER.COM Do You Have An Estate Plan? A well-designed and up to date estate plan can provide peace of mind for you and your family. CALL FOR A CONSULTATION TODAY! ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION WILLS, TRUSTS, PROBATE, TRUST ADMINISTRATION, GUARDIANSHIP, ASSET PROTECTION, ESTATE & GIFT TAX PLANNING, HEIRSHIP, MEDICAL DOCUMENTS, LIVING WILLS, BUSINESS ENTITY FORMATION AND SUCCESSION PLANNING Cypress South Important Numbers Cypress South SECURITY HELPFUL NUMBERS CCL - Harris County Constables 281-463-6666 Fire/Ambulance 911 Harris County Sherriff’s Department Poison Control 800-222-1222 Non-Emergency 713-221-6000 Animal Control 281-999-3191 Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972 Mosquito Control 713-796-6900 SCHOOLS Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 Pope Elementary School 281-373-2340 Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 Wells Elementary School 832-349-7400 U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777 Warner Elementary School 281-213-1650 AT&T www.att.com Smith Middle School 281-213-1010 Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 Bridgeland High School 832-349-7600 En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300 Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777 www.cfisd.net Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 Street Light Repair 713-207-2222 www.centerpointenergy.com/outage TRASH/WATER To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 CCL - Best Trash 281-313-2378 Street Repair 281-463-6300 Waste Management 713-686-6666 METRO 713-635-4000 ST Environmental 281-398-8211 Cy-Fair Sports Association 281-970-8080 Republic Waste 281-446-2030 Langham Creek YMCA 281-859-6143 CCL - MUD #374 www.hcmud374.com Northwest Library 281-890-2665 CCR - MUD #371(Inframark) 281-579-4500 Boy Scouts of America 713-756-3383 Lakeland Village - MUD #419 (Inframark) 281-579-4500 Girl Scouts of America 800-392-4340

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Cypress South | June 2021 3 FLY OLD GLORY TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job YARD FLAG PROGRAM seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click Serving Coles Crossing and Cypress Creek Lakes residents, show submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone your pride while supporting the local Rotary Club of Cypress- number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Fairbanks by subscribing to our HOA approved Fly Old Glory Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, Flag Program. In exchange for an annual subscription price we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you of $52, we will place a 3’ x 5’ American Flag on a 10-foot pole want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove between the curb and sidewalk in front of your house. These are you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. high quality sewn all weather flags that are made right here in the USA. After each holiday, the flags are removed and properly DISCLAIMER stored at our facility. Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not All proceeds from the flag programs contribute to a variety of personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision worthwhile local charitable programs such as Boy Scouts of who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these America, Cypress Assistance Ministries, Disaster Aid USA, The teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. Living Legacy Center, CFISD programs and more! CODE KEY: Flag Holidays B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS • Presidents’ Day - February CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET • Memorial Day - May CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - • Flag Day - June TUTORING • Independence Day - July • Labor Day - September • Patriot Day - September • Veterans Day - November

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4 June 2021 | Cypress South Cy-Fair ISD www.cfisd.org

LEARN AT HOME: www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/health/coronavirus/learning-home

SCHOOL CALENDAR: Download the school calendar on the CFISD website at www.cfisd.net/en/calendar.

ANNUAL SUPERINTENDENT’S Students not currently enrolled in CFISD may apply to the Virtual School; FUN RUN RAISES $120,000 however, students must be enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year in order Through continued and tremendous generosity, Cypress-Fairbanks to be eligible. Virtual students will have the opportunity to participate ISD staff, students, community members and business partners came in virtual clubs and organizations and will not participate in on-campus activities at their zoned campus. Applications will be available on the together to raise $120,000 for the eighth annual Superintendent’s Fun CFISD website. Run, held virtually this year on May 1st. CFISD presented a check to the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation (CFEF) on May 5th. CFISD FAMILIES IN TRANSITION Tasked to “Run Together From Wherever,” numerous CFISD staff members PROGRAM OFFERS BACKPACKS OF LOVE and students and community members performed their own run or This spring, CFISD’s Families in Transition (FIT) program continued to walks virtually on May 1st, posting and sharing photos on social media. support students who have been identified as homeless with a new initiative: Backpacks of Love. The FIT program aims to provide students Woodard Elementary School was recognized as the top contributing with EASE (enrollment, attendance, success academically and extended elementary school, followed by Duryea Elementary School and third services) support. The Backpacks of Love project was designed to ensure place Andre’ Elementary School. Woodard was also honored as the that students in grades 3-12 were equipped with tools that enabled them elementary campus with the highest overall participation. Among middle to take part in the district’s free and/or virtual summer school offerings. schools, Hamilton Middle School was the top contributing campus. It was “It is our goal to provide homeless students with essential supplies followed by Salyards Middle School and Arnold Middle School, which for academic success,” said Bobbie Jones, lead attendance officer and placed second and third, respectively. homeless liaison. “This project was a labor of love and brought so much joy to our hearts.” Cypress Ranch High School was recognized as the top contributing high school, followed by runner-up Cypress Falls High School and third place During the week of April 12th, retired counselors and members of the Bridgeland High School. Cypress Ranch was also recognized as having FIT team diligently worked to fill backpacks with hand sanitizing wipes, the most members (26) register for the Superintendent’s Century Club hygiene kits, a wireless mouse, a magnetic dry-erase board, dry-erase (registration total equaled or exceeded $100). markers, a mouse pad, an adjustable clip lamp, snacks and headphones. A select number of high school juniors also qualified to receive an iPad CFISD’s School Administration & Leadership Development department to aid in their access to courses and college/workforce training. The team was recognized as the top contributing small department. Among prepared more than 600 backpacks in their effort to continue to ensure large departments, the honor went to Curriculum, Instruction and that every student has the materials and opportunity to succeed. Accountability. CFISD NAMED ONE OF 2021 BEST CFISD PROPOSES PLAN TO BOARD COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION FOR VIRTUAL SCHOOL IN 2021-2022 CFISD was awarded the “Best Communities for Music Education” national CFISD administrators presented proposed plans for a Cypress-Fairbanks designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) ISD Virtual School to the Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled Foundation for the fourth consecutive year. meeting on May 10th. The virtual campus plan is contingent upon the A signature program of the NAMM Foundation, the designation showcases Texas Legislature adopting specific legislation to permit and fund remote a commitment to music education and the arts by offering an array of learning for the 2021-2022 school year. In the event this does not occur, opportunities for students. Now in its 22nd year, the award qualifications CFISD will not be able to open the virtual school and applicants will be include nuanced questioning on funding, participation, instruction time notified. and more. The qualification process is done in partnership with the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. The CFISD Virtual School would be open to incoming students in grades 4-12 who meet entry requirements. The campus would have no tuition The NAMM Foundation and the Music Research Institute strive to support fees and a variety of courses would be offered. All coursework would be communities that are continuing to assure music education standards for completed virtually and teachers would only teach virtual students. their students.

Cypress South | June 2021 5 DO YOU HAVE HOT OR COLD ROOMS? ALLERGIES? HUMIDITY ISSUES? • Annual Maintenance Programs • All repairs guaranteed • Serving area 281-394-0340 since 1994 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS Free estimate or 2nd opinion License TACLB 24777E and Insured THE FOUNDRY CHURCH VBS Wilderness Escape - Where God Guides & Provides $25 off Jones Road Campus - June 14-18, 2021, 9 AM - 12 PM any AIR QUALITY TESTED 0% Interest For children ages completed Kindergarten - 5th Grade WITH TUNE-UP financing available Join us at Wilderness Escape VBS, and become part of the journey as repair Moses and the Israelites watch God guide and provide! You’ll travel back Expires 6/30/21 Expires 6/30/21 WAC Expires 6/30/21 into Bible times—without setting foot outside our community. Each day, you’ll become part of history as we see, hear, touch, and even taste what IdealAirServices.com it was like to live in the Bible-times wilderness! You’ll explore the Israelite Camp tents, visit Moses, take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as you discover more about Moses’ adventures. These experiences make God’s Word come alive with new meaning for all who participate! *Preschool VBS is offered to children whose parents are serving at VBS. Register at https://foundrychurch.org/summeroffun/

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Master #100394 TECL # 22809 ROCKY RAILWAY 2021 VIRTUAL VBS CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH, JULY 12-16, 2021 Always there for you! Rocky Railway Virtual VBS 2021 will be offered to participants ages 3-years-old through those entering the 6th grade in Fall 2021. Registration will cost $10 per child and will include a packet of supplies needed for $30 off VBS to successfully be run at home. We will begin VBS at 9:30 AM on MPL#40815 any Job Facebook Live. Virtual crews will follow the listed schedule: Water Heaters • Drain Problems Over $95 Faucet Installation & Repair • Preschool and Family - 10:30 AM Gas Test • Water Leaks & Much More • Grades K & 1st - 11:30 AM nd rd 35+ Years Experience Low Price Guarantee • Grades 2 & 3 - 12:30 PM • Grades 4th, 5th & 6th - 1:30 PM 832-890-8449 Licensed & Insured [email protected] www.tonysplumbingtx.com If you have any questions about or would like to volunteer, please email Linda Watso at [email protected]. https://ctrcc.com/vbs

6 June 2021 | Cypress South SUMMER CAMPS FOUNDRY CHURCH ACTON ACADEMY CAMPS The Foundry Church and Acton Academy Cy-Fair are partnering together to bring our community three amazing summer camp opportunities for elementary and middle school-aged children. Get ready to explore, create, design and build! Acton Academy Cy-Fair is a 21st-century learning academy in Jersey Village, TX. We value project-based learning and focus on building skills in communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking.

“STEM: Aerospace Engineering” Camp Liftoff: Engineering Rockets and Rovers June 7-11, 2021, 9 AM-12 PM Jones Road Campus Ages: Completed Kindergarten through completed seventh grade

“Fine Arts Exploration” Camp Explore and enjoy acting, art, creative writing and music. June 12-16, 2021, 9 AM-12 PM Jones Road Campus • Cost $250 Ages: Completed Kindergarten through completed seventh grade A Move Opens

“STEM: Engineering” Camp New Doors Explore Engineering Technologies June 26-30, 2021, 9 AM-12 PM Fry Road Campus • Cost $250 For All Of Us Ages: Completed Kindergarten through completed seventh grade For more information visit https://foundrychurch.org/summeroffun/ Whether buying or selling, Nicholas Moncada UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SUMMER CAMPS specializes in guiding clients just like you across JUNE 7-JULY 16, 2021 new thresholds throughout Houston, across The best summer camp starts here! Variety of camps for all ages! CompuCamp, EngineeringCamp, LanguageCamp, ScienceCamp, the country, or around the world. Through our SummerAcademy, WritingCamp. For more information and registration network of Douglas Elliman offices and our details visit www.compucamp2021.com/ global connections through Knight Frank, he looks forward to opening the next door for you. CAMP TECH REVOLUTION AT RICE UNIVERSITY JUNE 7-AUGUST 6, 2021, AGES 6-14 The Next Move Is Yours. Choose from 35+ in person or online Cutting-Edge Summer Camps. Proprietary Expert Curricula. Talented Instructors. Dynamic Programming. Hands-On Learning. Prestigious Locations. New Friends and Connections. Building Confidence. Developing Life Skills. The Next Generation in Tech. Success starts here. Enroll for one or more weeks! For more information visit www.lavnercampsandprograms.com/location/houston-tx-summer- camps-tech-camps-rice-university.

SUMMER CAMP AT HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE JUNE 7-AUGUST 13, 2021 This isn’t your average summer camp. Against the backdrop of real dinosaur fossils, chemistry in action and a world class institution, kids can experience a summer of education and adventure. Geared for kids ages 6-12, Summer Camps at HMNS use fun, hands-on learning and Nicholas Moncada Realtor Associate | Top 20 Producer distinguished teachers to inspire the next generation of engineers and Your Cypress Neighbor & Realtor for over 28 years scientists. What will your child discover? Visit www.hmns.org/education/ summer-camp. 713.829.5596 CAMP ROCKS! [email protected] JUNE 7-AUGUST 13, 2021, 9 AM - 12 PM elliman.com This summer, Inspire Rock is offering 9 weeks of summer climbing camps. Campers can sign up each week for a half day camp. Summer camp will focus on the basics of climbing technique and safety, and will also include fun activities and games, both on and off the wall. All skill levels welcome!

Cypress South | June 2021 7 MESSIAH: A LUTHERAN FAITH COMMUNITY CAMP HOPE Encounter the Unexpected with Jesus

Dates: • Week 1: July 5-9, 2021 9:30 AM-3:30 PM • Week 2: July 12-16, 2021 9:30 AM-3:30 PM • Week 3: July 19-23, 2021 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Camp Hope is our three week, day camp for children ages 5 years-old through 6th grade. It is an adult-mentored, student-led ministry. Each day children will hear a new bible story, learn what it means to their life by • Diagnose & Repair eating a snack, playing a game and experiencing the story through the • Panel Upgrades arts, STEM and worship. Camp Hope is a day camp that is passionate • Generators about growing leaders. This is one of the reasons that Camp Hope is one of the BEST ways to develop youth leaders. It’s a vital part of what Camp • Surge Protection Hope is all about! Parents are invited to register their children online at • Custom Lighting www.messiahlc.org/camp-hope. For more information, call 281-890- 3013. Messiah Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical • Smart Switches Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290. For more information, 281-890-3013 Randy & Sandi Deyo, Owner-operator TMEL 33838 or www.messiahlc.org. FREE Estimates ● 2 Hour Appointment Windows 5 Year Warranty ● Flexible Payment Plans MET PRETEEN SUMMER CAMP AT CAROLINA CREEK Military/Veteran Discount ● Senior Discount rd th JULY 14 - 17, 2021 Completed 3 grade - 5 grade Register online at themed.church/family Life is hard, especially for preteens! Let’s get them refreshed, renewed, and equipped to build stronger relationships with God and their friends. MET Preteen Summer Camp at Carolina Creek includes 4 days of activities that will help point preteens toward a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our small group leaders and staff will help guide preteens through daily discipleship and recreational activities.

CAMP INVENTION - RECHARGE! JULY 19-23, 2021, AGES K-6TH GRADE Christ the Redeemer Catholic School Plumbing Problems? Energize your child’s creativity with the all-new Camp Invention® program, Recharge! This year, Camp Invention is being offered in person Call 346-209-2155 and at home so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no Our Services: Emergency Service Available 24/7 at Regular Prices matter where they are! Not sure if you’ll want an in-person or at-home • Water Heaters • Clogged Drains experience this summer? No worries — with the new Peace of Mind • Toilets • Tankless Water Heaters Any Job Promise, you can sign up today and switch up to six weeks before camp. • Sewer Line Service • Faucets & Sinks $40 OFF • REPIPE & REPAIRS • Water Line Service Not Valid with any other o er over $100 Register at www.invent.org and click on the green button. • Garbage Disposals • Hydro-jetting • Maintenance Agreements • Back ow Prevention • Gas Leak Detection/Repair • Tree Root Removal Water Heater KIDVENTURE CAMP BRIDGELAND • Trenchless Repairs • Video Inspection $125 OFF Install Not Valid with any other o er Kidventure is proud to bring on our newest camp, Camp Bridgeland. • WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION AND TREATMENT Located at the Lakeland Activities Center, camp will enjoy incredible amenities and unlimited opportunities for fun, learning, and camp memories! https://kidventure.com/houston-summer-camp/

SUMMER MULTI-SPORTS DAY CAMP DETAILS Call today for your free estimate. Financing Available Cost: $75/week (half day) - $125/week (full day) Best Warranty in the Business • Bonded, Insured & Licensed Plumbers Ages: 5-14 (Age as of 9/1/2020) www.bluefrogplumbingnwhouston.com RMP41368 Times: 9 AM-2 PM (half day) - 8 AM-4 PM (full day) VICTORY PAINTING Registration Deadline: Friday prior to each sport camp Campers will receive: & WOOD ROT REPLACEMENT * Instruction by LW Sports coaches and volunteers (background checked PROMPT - RELIABLE - AFFORDABLE - SINCE 1993 and certified) * Camp T-Shirt each week. (Up to 4 different shirts) Interior & Exterior Painting • Storm Damage Repair * Prizes will be awarded for various accomplishments during the week. Siding Replacement • Custom Woodwork Extensive References • Free Estimates At LW Sports Multi-Sport camps, campers will get to experience/practice Will Meet or Beat Competitor’s Prices • Satisfaction Guaranteed skills from each sport that we offer AT LEAST ONCE during the week and www.VictoryPaintingTx.com • [email protected] then get to choose each day which sport they want to focus on.

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8 June 2021 | Cypress South YMCA SUMMER CAMPS The YMCA offers summer camp programs throughout the Greater Houston region, including at three locations in the Katy area. Camp activities include arts and crafts, swimming, sports programs and more. www.ymcahouston.org/summer-camp Tom Tynan CAMP ZOOFARI AT THE HOUSTON ZOO Camp Zoofari is an immersive experience for children ages 4-14. Campers explore the Zoo, meet our animals and make new friends while learning 4.8 Rating on about wildlife and how to protect them in the wild. For registration and more info visit www.houstonzoo.org/make-memories/kids-families/camp-zoofari. NCI CERTIFIED

THEATER/ARTS 21 POINT A/C STAGEWORKS THEATRE 10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 & HEAT TUNE-UP SCAN QR CODE Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sunday matinees at 3 PM Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. FOR COUPONS NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY FREE SYSTEMS AS LOW AS ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SEASON $125 PER MONTH Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 ESTIMATES Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company continues their digital 2021- 2022 season with the fourth installment of our reading series, FEMFEST HOUSTON, a series that focuses on new plays by women. This round will 281-550-5640 be VIRUS EDITION with 3 new plays by women that were inspired by the absolutecomfortair.com Pandemic. Tickets are free, with a donation appreciated. Proudly serving Houston for over 38 years PLAYS: SITTING AND TALKING - June 4-13, 2021 SKIN HUNGER TOUCH STARVED - June 14-24, 2021 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Mildred’s Umbrella’s 2021-2022 Season has support from The Houston Arts NO OVERTIME CHARGE TACLA 001038C Alliance, The Texas Commission on the Arts, and The National Endowment for the Arts. Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales and developments. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or send an email to [email protected]. The Vitelli Law Firm Attorney and Mediator CYPRESS CREEK FACE Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200, Serving Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties. Spring, Texas 77379 • www.CypressCreekFACE.org

Family Law • Divorce • Modification COMMUNITY EVENTS Adoption • Criminal Law DWI • Tickets • Wills 6TH ANNUAL WINE DINNER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit 281-898-0941 providing Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be [email protected] advocates for their health, is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Wine Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM at 12010 Fullers Grant Ct Tony’s. Guests have the option to attend in person or virtually from the Cypress, TX 77433 comfort of their home. Proceeds from the event support The Women’s www.vitellilawfirm.com Fund programs that serve to educate girls and women in the Houston area through classes, workshops, lectures and publications focused on physical, mental, financial, emotional, health and wellness. The Women’s Fund invites everyone to support the mission to help more adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier and more resilient lives by purchasing a sponsorship or tickets to the wine dinner at Wine Dinner & Entertainment |The Women’s Fund. For 42 years, The Women’s Fund has been educating girls and women in the Houston area through classes, workshops, lectures Custom built is our specialty! and publications that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks. Dedicated to ensuring positive health outcomes for Golf Cars • Utility Vehicles • Sales • Service • Parts individuals and communities, The Women’s Fund serves close to 12,000 Trade-Ins Gary Conway, “Your golf car guy” women and adolescent girls and distributes 9,913 publications each year. Welcomed For information on The Women’s Fund including details about the wine 713-GOLF-CAR dinner sponsorship and individual tickets, please visit www.womensfund. 100% Financing Cell 713-703-3818 • 281-702-3000 org, contact Linda Rhodes at 713-623-6543 or [email protected]. Available [email protected]

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