Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 May 13, 2010 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 35, No. 15 Graduation issue planned The Leader’s high school special edition will be published June 3. It will feature gradu- Frazier’s Parmer wins statewide award ation information for Dobie, Clear Brook, South Houston high schools and Lutheran Frazier Elementary Principal Rhonda Parmer Frazier Elemen- South Academy. To honor a candidate with a was named Texas’ 2010 National Distinguished tary is well-known personalized ad, call the Leader at 281-481- Principal Monday, May 10, in a surprise an- throughout the area 5656 or e-mail [email protected]. nouncement at Frazier Elementary School. Par- for its volunteer- The deadline is 3 p.m. on Friday, May 28. mer will represent Texas at the National Distin- ism. Over the past guished Principals program held in Washington, six years, students Heavy trash scheduled D.C., in October. She will also be awarded a collected more than check for $10,000, thanks to a generous dona- $80,000 for various Tree waste will be picked up Thursday, tion from Mentoring Minds. charities and indi- May 20, for city of Houston residents living “Rhonda has discovered how to achieve the viduals, and they north of Beltway 8. Residents south of the delicate balance between the drive for academic led a collaborative beltway are scheduled for Thursday, May 27. success and the importance of building a cli- effort to improve For more information, call 3-1-1. mate that nurtures the growth of each individual the surrounding Rhonda Parmer child,” said Sandi Borden, executive director of neighborhood. KS scholarships available the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervi- Each year, Texas recognizes one elementary- Kirkwood South will offer four J. Frank sors Association (TEPSA). “Her dedicated and level National Distinguished Principal. This year Dobie High School seniors who reside in sincere interest in helping each individual child TEPSA received 93 nominations for the award. Kirkwood South, a one-time scholarship of succeed is evident in everything she does.” After a rigorous reading process, in which appli- $500 each. Applications are available at the A leader among Pasadena principals, Parmer cants shared their educational philosophies and scholarship coordinator’s office at Dobie. and her staff have successfully implemented a accomplishments both in and out of the class- new bilingual program, a balanced literacy pro- room, a peer-review committee selected 11 fi nal- Riverstone has garage sale gram, a vertically aligned writing curriculum and ists who showcased their achievements during a a focused math program. Student and staff per- school visit by a team of educators. The Riverstone Ranch Homeowners Asso- formance is outstanding, as evidenced by TEA Criteria for selection of the principals are ciation will hold a community garage sale Frazier principal Rhonda Parmer (right) is presented a check for $10,000 for being named Exemplary ratings for three consecutive years set by the National Association of Elementary Friday and Saturday, May 14 and May 15, Texas’ 2010 National Distinguished Principal at a surprise announcement at the area school and Gold Performance Acknowledgements in all School Principals and the U.S. Department of from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 10. Shown with Parmer are, left to right, former National Distinguished areas for fi ve years. Commended scores have in- Education. The Texas program is supported by Principal Sandra Love, Mentoring Minds President and CEO Michael Lujan, former Na- creased in all areas, reaching the 60 percent to 70 Mentoring Minds. Partnering with educators in tional Distinguished Principal Ken Davis and TEPSA District 4 President Teresa Snider. Kindergarten roundup set percent levels in writing and math at this cultur- the continuous pursuit of providing a quality Shown behind them are Gilbert Gaona and Kevin Rodriguez from the Dobie drum line, Atkinson Elementary will hold Kinder- ally diverse school. education for all students, Mentoring Minds is who performed at the surprise event. Photo submitted garten Roundup Wednesday, May 19, from 4 Establishing a climate for inclusion, Parmer an educational publisher focused on creating a to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for students who has created systems and interventions that serve successful learning environment for all children. will be in kindergarten in 2010-2011. To as a model for other schools and districts through- Since 1917, TEPSA has served Texas prin- enroll, the following will be needed: birth out the state. As a result, an average of 85 percent cipals and supervisors. TEPSA has more than certificate, immunization record, Social Secur- Three arrested for trespassing of Frazier students earn honors each nine weeks. 5,800 members. These administrators supervise ity, and proof of residence. For information, Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 All three suspects were arrested and charged Parmer understands the necessity to focus on more than 150,000 teachers who direct the ac- call the office at 713-740-0520. Constable’s offi ce arrested three suspects Mon- with criminal trespassing. the whole child, and she works to instill a deep tivities of more than 2.3 million PreK-8 school day, May 10, after the trio unlawfully entered sense of community service in her students. children. Enrichment program starts someone’s property in the 10100 block of Sage- Beverly Hills Community Center is now mill. registering for the Summer Enrichment pro- According to Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick Guinn, Local MUDs, CCISD election results tallied gram for ages 6-13 years. For more informa- Jeffrey Johnson, 18, David Aguilar, 18, and Elections held Saturday, May 8, found incum- ning by a mere two votes. received 167 votes to challenger John Hoover’s tion, call 713-948-9065. an unnamed 16-year-old juvenile reportedly bents winning all races. Initial counts on Election Day concluded that 105 votes. jumped a fence to gain entry to a backyard on In the Clear Creek Independent School Dis- Bishop received 150 votes to Brannen’s 138 In the Kirkmont Municipal Utility District PIP meeting May 18 the area street when they were witnessed by the trict elections, At-Large Position B incumbent votes. elections, challenger Bonnie Dimicelli was un- homeowner who was in his kitchen at the time of Ann Hammond easily defeated challengers Star However, a recount conducted Monday, May The next Positive Interaction Program will successful in her bid to unseat incumbents Mi- the incident. Faith Lazarow and Robert Colton Schultz. 10, by attorneys from Fulbright and Jaworski, chael Grizzaffi , Debra Carroll and Gordon Bev- meet Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the first According to deputies, the homeowner was Hammond received 597 votes to Lazarow’s 36 the CBCMUD’s law fi rm, concluded that Bish- floor staff meeting room at Memorial Hermann ill. able to subdue both Aguilar and the juvenile, votes and Schultz’s 129 votes. op only received 140 votes to Brannen’s 138 Dimicelli received seven votes to Grizzaffi ’s Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria. The PIP while Johnson fl ed the scene on foot. District 1 incumbent Robert Davee ran un- votes. program consists of police and citizens work- 23 votes, Carroll‘s 24 votes and Bevill’s 21 Precinct 2 Deputies Aaron Baldwin, Ma- challenged and will maintain his position. In the race for the Position 4 seat, Morgan votes. ing together to make neighborhoods safer. For rio Saez, Lance Willis and Juan Contreras all In the Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dis- more information, call Officer Randy Derr at responded to the call and were able to quickly trict elections, incumbents Jim Bishop and Bill 281-218-3900. locate and apprehend Johnson, whom the hom- Morgan will both maintain their positions. eowner later positively identifi ed as being the Bishop narrowly defeated challenger Jerry Seniors helping seniors SJC hosts retirement party third suspect. Brannen in the race for the Position 5 seat, win- The Children’s Center at San Jac South will host a retirement party for Marsha Hattan from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14. Hattan will be honored for her 18 years of service in Resident gives chase to man teaching preschool age children. For informa- tion, call 281-484-1900, ext. 3414. driving car without wheel Church bazaar May 16 A suspect was arrested Saturday, May 8, af- minutes until police were able to locate the two St. Frances Cabrini’s 35th annual bazaar ter leading a resident on a 40-minute car chase, vehicles. The chase came to an end in the 11600 will be held Sunday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to in which the driver was operating a vehicle with block of Sagepark, as offi cers from the Houston 7 p.m. on the church grounds at 10727 Hart- only three wheels. Police Department, the Pearland Police Depart- sook Street in southeast Houston. It will fea- Mark Anthony Lopez, 17, of South Houston ment and the Harris County Precinct 2 Consta- ture a barbecue dinner, Mexican food, arts & was seen by the resident inside of her truck in the ble’s offi ce converged on the scene. crafts, a country store, trash and treasure, 11300 block of Sagecanyon at roughly 7:20 a.m. Once Lopez was detained, police noticed mul- entertainment, kiddie land, bingo, a raffle with Once confronted by the woman, Lopez jumped tiple purses in his vehicle. Police discovered two a $4,500 Visa or American Express gift certifi- into a nearby car, later determined to belong to of the purses to contain drivers licenses listing cate as first prize, 11 more prizes and more. his uncle, and fl ed the scene.