Zone 5 November 2014

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JUDSON ISD CONTINUING EDUCATION
NEW WINTER/SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE
SEE PAGES 10-15
INTRODUCTION BY JISD SUPERINTENDENT DR. WILLIS MACKEY
PG.19 Deal protects
Bracken Bat Cave,
aquifer recharge zone
Agreement brokered to preserve species
on land adjacent to Bracken Cave
BRACKEN
VOL. 2, ISSUE 5
WHAT'S
INSIDE
YOUR COMMUNITY
PG.21 Revamped
Landa Park Golf
Course reopens
CIBOLO
COMMUNITY NEWS
GARDEN RIDGE
SCHERTZ
SELMA
NOV. 18 - DEC. 15, 2014
PG.16 ELECTIONS 2014
WHAT’S NEXT FOR METROCOM CITIES?
SCHERTZ
The Crossvine
taking root, more growth planned
PG.24 BUY LOCAL
SUZIE’S THRIFT AND GIFTS
Schertz business offers new, resale
items, antiques and more
Developers completing home lots, trails, parks
18-hole course adds
hazards, natural beauty
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JUICE BAR
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FROM THE EDITOR
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Water, roads
future priorities
W
hile
voters
across
the nation took
out their anger
against House and
Senate incumbents
Nov. 4, those locally chose to stay
the course as only two incumbents
lost their seats out of all the city
council races in Schertz, Cibolo,
Converse and Windcrest.
Cibolo voters also approved bond
measures that will lead to increased
business development and an improved
standard of living for residents.
Someone once said that all politics is
local, and the recent elections bore that out.
Officials in the four cities are taking steps to
plan secure futures for their communities.
The current transportation and infrastructure
improvements being made across the
Metrocom provide a visual account of
economic progress. The area’s leaders point
to one issue that’s not so apparent – the need
to secure water for their communities.
“Water is always going to be an
issue in Texas,” Schertz Mayor Michael
Carpenter said. “We have to continue
to buy more water rights and continue
to partner with Cibolo and other cities
to help acquire them. It’s a critical issue
– there’s no backing away from that.”
Converse Mayor Al Suarez agreed.
“We’re trying to look for alternative
sources outside the Edwards Aquifer,” he said.
Also Nov. 4, Texas voters overwhelmingly
approved Proposition 1, a long-term
roads-funding mechanism that could
result in $650 million for local projects
under the umbrella of the Alamo Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Selma Mayor Tom Daly, an MPO board
member, is vowing to make sure his city
won’t be overlooked in its next try to secure
funding for several of its projects during
the MPO’s next meeting on Dec. 8.
Stay tuned.
WILL WRIGHT
MANAGING EDITOR
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LOCAL COMMENTARY
The Age of the
Aging is upon us
by SUSAN YERKES
Old
age” has
changed a lot
since I was
young. Many of
us are not only
living longer,
but maintaining active, healthy
lifestyles that are longer, too.
The topic really hit home recently when
my friend Mary Lou Miller turned 101. She
volunteers helping Alzheimer’s patients and
campaigning for Democratic Party candidates.
I also recently joined what seemed like half
of San Antonio at a fantastic bash celebrating
Rosemary Kowalski’s 90th birthday. The
renowned founder of the RK Group still
maintains an active role in the business and
myriad organizations.
Former San Antonio Mayor Lila Cockrell,
who turns 93 in a couple of months, is working
on a memoir about her jam-packed life. She
has said the hardest part is taking time out
from all her speaking, social and community
leadership gigs to sit down and write.
Then there’s Edith McAllister, 96, who
famously waterskied into her 10th decade, in
addition to serving important roles in many
leading institutions and organizations.
And while women still have a statistical
edge on guys in the longevity department,
more males are continuing to make their
mark well beyond 90, too.
How do they do it? And which of us will
be able to “keep on ticking” that way?
Since 1900, when average life expectancy
was 47 years in the United States, there has
been a climb in longevity worldwide.
Centenarians, once rare, look like the face of
the future.
According to the Alamo Area Agency on
Aging, 22 percent of the greater San Antonio
population is 60 or older— double the
statewide average. By 2020, that’s expected to
rise by a whopping 55 percent.
Martha Spinks, director of the Bexar Area
Agency on Aging, has an even more eyeopening figure: “Between now and 2030, the
number of people in the U.S. 85 or older is
expected to triple.”
Of course, long life isn’t everything. The
trick is maintaining the quality of life.
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Most folks welcome a longer existence,
but dread the specter of disease and disability.
And the economic outlook for the aged isn’t
rosy. If present trends continue, most of those
over 80 will live at or near the poverty line.
And just because we’re living longer
doesn’t guarantee better health. Recent
studies have shown the opposite. Figures
from the National Health Interview Survey
indicate that in 2006, 42 percent of men over
80 had some functional limitation.
“People over 80,” Spinks noted, “account
for a disproportionate share of services.”
The Alamo and Bexar agencies on aging
are on the front lines of helping seniors,
families and caregivers. For more on care and
services, check out www.askasc.org or call
477-3275.
City planners are exploring ways to cope
with aging populations: More central
gathering places where seniors can socialize,
rather than isolate; new transportation
strategies; and mixed-use developments
bringing us together, not stretching us apart.
Staying active and vital as we age is key
— not just for individual quality of life, but for
our nation’s economic health. We’re told
genetics is about 30 percent of the answer;
research shows calorie-restricted diets are
another factor, while plain old walking has
shown to be by far the best exercise for
maintaining mobility.
The Barshop Institute for Longevity
and Aging Studies at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio continues
to pull in major grants for groundbreaking
research on Alzheimer’s and other diseases, and
on rapamycin, a drug shown to not only
increase life span, but improve physical and
mental vitality in mice, although human trials
are still years in the future.
I’ve asked some of my remarkable friends
who seem to thrive well into their 90s what
they consider crucial. So far, their answers
have included common factors: To stay
involved, to connect with others, to have a
passion for something beyond themselves. If
you have more advice, let me know.
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RESERVE YOUR SEAT
TODAY!
NOV. 18 - DEC. 15, 2014
OUR TURN
Views and opinions about your community
Panhandling
proposal sent
the wrong idea
S
an Antonio — City
leaders correctly decided
to abandon a proposal
making it illegal to give money
or goods to panhandlers, no
matter how well-intentioned
the idea might have been.
Such an ordinance not only would
create a miserly image of the nation’s
seventh-largest city, but it also represents
unnecessary government regulation
by telling us how to spend our money
while controlling free speech.
The suggestion originated with
Police Chief William McManus, who
has tried the same social-engineering
tactic at his earlier posts.
Under McManus’ suggestion to the
city’s Public Safety Committee, residents
could have faced misdemeanor charges
for giving donations to panhandlers.
The chief argued that money given to the
homeless and others on the street doesn’t
help them but usually feeds an addiction.
While there is much truth to this, public
outcry eventually forced City Council
members to back away from the idea.
There was never any need for such an
ordinance. Current law already makes it
illegal for panhandlers to solicit money
in front of automated teller machines,
buildings, eateries and other establishments.
Second, many feared such a law would
have stifled freedom of expression by telling
people they can’t exhibit kindness by helping
a stranger possibly in need of real assistance.
In addition, the government already
has too many controls in place to dictate
how we spend our money and on what
products. Informing residents they will
actually face criminal prosecution for
choosing to aid the unfortunate is not
only draconian, it violates civil liberties.
While the panhandling problem
in San Antonio needs to be solved,
dictating how and when people can
spend their money is not the answer.
-The Local Community News
editorial board includes Harry Lees,
Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.
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NOV. 18 - DEC. 15, 2014
HAPPENING LOCAL
Plan your month with our calendar of
upcoming events in the community.
HAPPENING KEY
OUR
GUIDE
TO YOUR
MONTH
ART
FITNESS
walk through the Gruene Historic District
in New Braunfels. Races begin at 8:30 a.m.
at Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road. The
event benefits local charities, including
Comal County Sheriff ’s Office’s Green Santa
and New Braunfels Police Department’s
Blue Santa programs. Register online at
ComalCopsForKids.org or email ccfk@
comalcopsforkids.org for more information.
at 6:45 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites
meeting room, 5571 I-35 North in Selma.
TALK
OUTDOOR
MUSIC
FOOD
The Chamber will not host a November
luncheon. The December event, featuring
Chuck Wall on “How to Build a Better
Business by Becoming a CustomerCrazy Company,” is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dec. 2 at the Schertz Civic Center, 1400
Schertz Parkway. Admission is $28, $18
for members. Please RSVP by Nov. 25.
The Chamber’s “Twelve Days of Chamber
Christmas Cash,” featuring a chance to
win $500 for the holidays, begins Nov. 24.
Player’s packets, contest rules and additional
information are available at the Chamber
offices, 1730 Schertz Parkway. No purchase is
necessary; the game ends at 5 p.m. Dec. 5. The
Chamber’s monthly mixer for December is
5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Hampton Inn and Suites,
17702 Interstate 35 North. The event includes
food, beverages and a Chamber cash drawing.
Admission is $10; free for members. Schertz
Chamber Toastmasters convene each Monday
TRIUMPHANT LUTHERAN
NOV/DEC CHURCH SERVICES
The church, 21315 Bat Cave Road
in Garden Ridge, will have a Thanksgiving
service at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 and will offer the
Christmas cantata, “Canticles in Candlelight,”
at 5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 8:30 a.m. and 11
a.m. Dec. 14. Christmas Eve candlelight
services are 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Dec. 24, and a Christmas Day service at
10 a.m. Dec. 25. For more, call 651-9090
or visit www.triumphantlutheran.org.
SCHERTZ CHAMBER EVENTS
The Schertz Chamber
of Commerce has the
following events during November and
December: (Chamber offices will be
closed for the Thanksgiving holidays
Nov. 27-28). For more, call 566-9000
or visit www.schertzchamber.org.
NOV/DEC
SCHERTZ TURKEY TROT
The event benefiting Ags for
NOV 27
Orphans, featuring a 5K run/
walk and kid’s walk, will begin at 8 a.m.
at Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout
Road in Selma. On-site registration for
all ages begins at 6:45 a.m. To register
or volunteer, call 713-816-7535 or
visit www.schertzturkeytrot.com.
THANKSGIVING WITH
THE TROOPS
Cibolo Grange, a nonprofit
agricultural and civic organization, is
sponsoring the program to host military
trainees for Thanksgiving dinner at
Grange Hall, 413 N. Main St. in Cibolo.
Volunteers will pick up trainees from nearby
installations at 8 a.m. for the noon dinner
and return them to their bases by 7 p.m.
Those wishing to participate, donate food
and spend time with the troops are welcome.
For more, call Dave Weaver at 249-6822 or
visit CiboloGrangeFarmersMarket/Facebook.
NOV 27
NOV 27
GRUENE TURKEY TROT
Start your Thanksgiving Day
with an exhilarating 5K run/
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
ASSISTANCE
Randolph Area Christian
Assistance Program is accepting applications
for its Christmas Holiday Assistance Program
through Nov. 24. Applications are encouraged
from families in need of help for the holidays
because of limited or no income who are
at or below federal poverty guidelines
and reside within the following zip codes:
78108, 78109, 78124, 78132, 78148, 78154,
78247, 78233 (Live Oak only) and 78266.
Donations may be dropped off at the RACAP
office or mailed to 307 Pfeil St. in Schertz.
For more, call Jessie Fisher at 658-1613.
THIS
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SCHERTZ FESTIVAL OF ANGELS
The city’s annual kickoff to
the holiday season begins
HAPPENING continues on pg. 08
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HAPPENING continues from pg. 06
at 6 p.m. at the Hal Baldwin Municipal
Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway. The
event will feature a lighted night parade,
music by school district choirs and
bands, and warm food and beverages.
For more, go to www.visitschertz.com.
HOLIDAY SAFETY SEMINAR
Learn tips on how to protect your
holiday loot and stay safe from
criminals from 10 a.m. to noon in the fitness
room in the health club at Forest Waters Club,
21320 Water Wood Drive in San Antonio.
Cost is $35 per person. For more, call Renee
Albracht of Strong Response Training at 8591824 or visit strongresponsetraining.com.
DEC
6
CIBOLO HOLIDAY PARADE AND
EXTRAVAGANZA The city will
launch its inaugural holiday parade
from Bentwood Ranch Pool, 2400 Cibolo
Valley Drive, with entries lining up at 9 a.m. for
the 10 a.m. march. The procession concludes
at Cibolo City Hall, 200 S. Main St. Santa Claus
is scheduled to visit, school district bands and
choirs shall perform and light refreshments
will be served. Deadline for parade entries
is Dec. 9. For more, call 566-6111.
DEC
13
JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK
The 5K run/walk and kid’s
event benefiting St. Jude’s
Ranch for Children will be held in
the Gruene Historic District in New
Braunfels. Awards go to the top male and
female finishers, wheelchair athletes and
several other age categories. Registration
begins at 7:30 a.m.; the race commences
at 8 a.m. For more, call 830-708-2991 or
visit website links for the New Braunfels
Running Club and Athlete Guild.
DEC
13
COWBOY KRINGLE
IN GRUENE
Each weekend during the
holiday season, Cowboy Kringle –
Gruene’s own brand of Santa Claus – will
be featured for photos with the kids in
the breezeway between Gruene General
Store and The Grapevine, 1610 and
1612 Hunter Road in New Braunfels.
For more, call 830-606-1601 or 830629-5077 or visit www.gruenehall.
com or www.holidaysingruene.com.
THROUGH
DECEMBER
SUBMITTING EVENTS: Email all
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LOCAL LOWDOWN
Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.
Open and Opening Soon
SUZIE’S THRIFT AND GIFTS, 205 First
St. in Schertz, offers resale and gift items,
antiques and other vintage wares, including
canned goods and candles. Open 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more,
call 399-9083 or visit SuziesThriftandGifts/
Facebook. (See story on page 24)
AVOCADO CAFÉ & JUICE BAR, 18771
Nacogdoches Road (FM 2252), Suite 23, is a
veteran-owned business in Bracken Village
offering home-cooked food and healthy food
options. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Sunday. For more, call 441-8338 or visit www.
avocadocafesa.com or AvocadoCafeSA/
Facebook. (See story on page 25)
IN OTHER NEWS
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION recently gave the
go-ahead to start a $5 million project to
reconfigure Interstate 35 entrance and
Address of local business
Name of local business
exit ramps between FM 306 and Conrads
and Kohlenberg roads in New Braunfels.
The yearlong project will allow traffic on
the I-35 access roads in each direction the
chance to exit without moving through the
intersections. Contractor Dan Williams Co.
began setting up construction areas and
launched excavation work in November.
CAVENDER AUTO GROUP ANNOUNCED IN
OCTOBER it will soon offer the 2015 Alfa
Romeo 4C Coupe and limited-edition 4C
Launch at Cavender Fiat, 15670 Interstate 35
North in Selma. Only 84 dealers nationwide
received invitations to take part in the
highly anticipated return to the American
market. “Cavender and Alfa Romeo make
an ideal match,” said Stephen Cavender, the
dealership’s principal manager. “Our staff is
already exceptionally well-versed in the fine
attention to detail, respect and knowledge
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required to represent an iconic brand.”
Cavender Auto Group, founded by James
“Big Jim” Cavender in 1939, sells vehicles
across South Texas, with Audi, Buick,
Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, GMC, Land Rover,
Scion and Toyota dealerships employing
more than 800 automotive professionals.
CANYON HIGH SCHOOL’S VOLLEYBALL
TEAM AND STUDENT COUNCIL held a “Dig
Pink Rally” in observance of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month as players wore pink
during their October matches. More than
$1,100 was raised selling “2014 Dig Pink”
shirts. Funds were donated to the Sideout
Foundation, which awards grants to medical
research organizations and groups dedicated
to providing services to breast-cancer
patients and their families. CHS students
and teachers wearing the commemorative
T-shirts formed a human pink ribbon prior
to the Cougarettes’ varsity home game
against San Antonio Wagner on Oct. 17.
CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR WAS
NAMED one of the 101 Most Influential
Latinos in 2013 by Latino Leaders magazine,
which announced the honor in October.
His district includes the Metrocom. Other
notables included award-winning journalist
Jorge Ramos, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor, actress and activist Eva
Longoria, and former San Antonio Mayor
and ex-Department of Housing and Urban
Development Secretary Henry Cisneros.
The magazine recognized Cuellar, D-Laredo,
for his leadership on homeland security,
immigration and border issues, among
others. The honor is annually presented
to Latino leaders who have distinguished
themselves as influential in their thoughts,
ideas and advice during the previous year.
ADDRESSING ANTICIPATED GROWTH WAS
THE MAIN TOPIC during the Oct. 23 meeting
of Comal Independent School District trustees.
Kari Hutchison, deputy superintendent,
provided an overview of CISD’s past and future
development. Since 2004, she said enrollment
has grown from 12,500 students to 20,300, a
62 percent increase. Over the next 10 years,
the district is anticipating expansion to 30,373
students, a 50 percent rise in present numbers.
Hutchison said all areas of the district are
experiencing growth, which is expected to
have the greatest impact at the middle school
level – particularly enrollments at Smithson
Valley and Spring Branch middle schools in
the Bulverde-Spring Branch area, and Canyon
and Church Hill middle schools in New
Braunfels. The district is mulling alternatives
employed by other school districts, such as
portable buildings already in use at some CISD
campuses, and possibly shifting attendance
boundaries, constructing additions to existing
schools and building new schools. “Portables
are already being used to address growth at
some of our campuses,” Superintendent Andrew
Kim said. “Even with the successful passage
of a bond in 2015, we will still need to use
portables during the three years that it takes to
construct middle school campuses.” District
officials said they will be developing various
options to present to the board over the next
few months, including plans for new middle
schools south of U.S. 281 and Interstate 35 areas,
as well as projects within a future bond, which
could be scheduled as early as May 2015.
and will help programs sponsored by CIS,
a nonprofit partnering with local school
districts, businesses and community
organizations to empower at-risk students
to stay in school and achieve in life. “This
designated fund will remain available
as one option for community members
who want to leave a legacy of support
for youth who need our help to become
successful adults,” a CIS statement said.
RAHE BULVERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LAUNCHED its volunteer Watch D.O.G.S.,
or Dads of Great Students, program with a
Bring Your Dad to School Day on Oct. 7.
More than 50 fathers joined their children in
the cafeteria to enjoy breakfast (provided by
the PTA) and spend time in the classroom
before meeting in the library to launch
the program. Throughout the year, Watch
D.O.G.S. dads will volunteer to help in the
school in many ways, such as reading to
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTH
CENTRAL TEXAS recently received $25,000 from students in the library, helping in the cafeteria
the McKenna Foundation. The “challenge grant” during lunch or assisting in classrooms and
drop off/pickup lines. “The Watch D.O.G.S.
contribution was in addition to $40,000 raised
program is genuinely fantastic,” said Jay
through CIS fundraising since the foundation
Huffty, the school’s assistant principal. “It
committed to its pledge in May. CIS officials
enables fathers, grandfathers and other male
said the combined efforts would comprise
role models to take an active and highly
a designated endowment fund through the
visible role in the lives of our students.”
New Braunfels Area Community Foundation
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Judson ISD students
on path to excellence
by DR. WILLIS MACKEY
I
am so pleased with the
start of this academic
year in the Judson
Independent School District.
During my campus visits, I have been
emphasizing to staff the importance of
“making a difference” with students each
day. A teacher, committed to making a
positive difference with a child one day at
a time, even on difficult days, is someone
who is having a profound impact. I can tell
you I am seeing it on a large scale. It’s not
just happening in the classrooms, but also
on playgrounds, lunchrooms and locker
rooms, even with parents and families.
One of the tools making a big
impact with student learning is a
three-step process. It is a relatively
new approach to learning, one that
constantly checks to see if students
understand what they’re being taught.
The steps are separated into the
following categories: curriculum
alignment, collaborative planning and
developing reflective practice models.
Because JISD is a diverse community
of learners, our teachers are aligning
curriculum throughout the grades to
ensure there are no learning gaps. They are
planning with other teachers to address
each student’s needs. Finally, they’re
reflecting and deciding which changes
would more effectively teach concepts.
Five of our schools employed this
strategy during pilot programs last year,
and each did very well on assessments
and accountability tests. That is why we
expanded it throughout the district this
year. Our teachers spent time over the
summer learning this tool and it’s now
very clear to me it’s making a difference.
This is how we are making progress
narrowing the achievement gap among
all students, no matter how they learn.
Challenges abound in public education
… that’s what makes it exciting, rewarding
and fulfilling. Teachers can develop lesson
plans and prepare to teach, but even the
best-laid plans don’t always go as first
visualized. That’s why it’s always important
to keep looking at the curriculum,
collaborating with fellow teachers, and
always being open to making changes to
help students learn more effectively.
I am proud of JISD’s teachers, all of
whom are professionals dedicated to
making a difference. Our great start is
breeding confidence to work with our
students so each will have the tools to reach
their goals and pursue their passions and
purpose over time. That’s at the heart of
the mission and vision of Judson ISD and
will be carried out in an intentional way
– in every child’s life one day at a time.
Mackey is the superintendent.
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To enroll and pay for classes, visit the Judson Community Education Webstore at:
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Check the webstore often for new classes!
If you would like to teach a community education class, submit a proposal to dhanz@judsonisd.org.
Daytime and evening classes welcome. Class proposal form can be downloaded from
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Keep thru May 2015
Register early to reserve slot
COMPUTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
COMPUTER BASICS PLUS
This beginner class will get you started
on the computer. Learn the basics of
these spectacular tools and overcome
your fears. From using a mouse and
saving your work to email, exploring the
internet, and printing. This class will
provide you with the basics you need to
begin enjoying the wonderful world of
computers. You would learn the proper
names of the computer & how they
function. Learn how to create documents, how to save them, & retrieve
them for later. Take the entrance ramp
to the information super-highway and
join us for this hands-on learning experience. Let Digital Dave show you the
basic so you can enjoy your computer
and all that it offers. All necessary
materials will be provided.
Meets for 6 classes
from 6-8:00 pm - $99
Sess 1: Feb 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, & 18 (M/W)
Sess 2: Apr 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, & 23 (T/Th)
Dave Oliver, Instructor
Judson Middle School, Bldg. B
INTRODUCTION TO
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
You will become acquainted with the
Excel spreadsheet program used on
most of the world’s computers. Learn
to build common spreadsheet forms,
such as payroll, sales reports, inventory & budgets. Create formulas and
use Excel’s many built-in functions to
perform complex, reliable calculations
on large quantities of numerical data.
Use charts, graphic objects & learn
how to manage lists of data. Learn the
many labor-saving features of this application to enhance your knowledge of
spreadsheets for business & your own
personal use. Prerequisite: Computers
Basics Plus, have keyboarding skills &
familiar with the Windows operating
system.
Meets for 6 classes
from 6-8:00 pm - $139
Sess 1: Dates to be announced
KEYBOARDING
Are you tired of the old hunt & peck
system of finding keys on the keyboard?
Wouldn’t you like to type like a professional? Learn from an expert teacher
and have your fingers flying across the
keyboard in a short period of time. This
class is fun and challenging. Come and
learn in a relaxed atmosphere with a
great teacher. Materials provided.
Meets for 6 classes
from 6-8:00 pm - $129
DIGITAL CAMERAS
This class covers basics on digital
cameras. If you are purchasing a new
one, you will review how it works and
which one to buy for your needs. Learn
the best way to “frame” pictures when
shooting. Learn how they are stored,
how to transfer the pictures from the
camera to the computer, & how to edit
pictures. You will learn how to print, &
send pictures on email. Learn how to
take awesome pictures. Be familiar
with how to store computer folders &
files.
Meets 2 classes from 6-8:30 pm - $49
Sess 1: Jan 27 & 29 (T/Th)
Sess 2: Mar 2 & 4 (M/W)
Digital Dave Oliver, Instructor
Judson Middle School
DEMYSTIFYING THE
ICLOUD & CLOUD
What is the Cloud and iCloud hype
all about in the electronic world of
computers and electronic devices? You
will take a look at the Cloud & iCloud
as it pertains to the world of computers. Learn what can it do, how it works
& how you can take advantage of its
many uses. If you want to keep up
with the latest in the Information Age,
join this class & Dave will answer your
questions!
Meets 2 ½ hrs.1 time
from 6:00 – 8:30 pm $29
Sess 1: Jan 26 Sess 2: Apr 6
Judson Middle School-Bldg B (JMS)
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
& CLEAN UP
Is your computer running slow? Learn
how to maintain your computer & keep
it running in top condition. There are
many things that should be accomplished in keeping a computer running
fast & smooth. This class would be
considered an intermediate class
in skill level. It will include physical
maintenance & maintenance using
software. It will cover handling issues
with menacing viruses, SPAM, Ad
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Converse Elementary
6720 F.M. 1516
Converse, TX 78109
Copperfield Elementary
7595 E. Loop 1604 N
Converse, TX 78109
Coronado Village
Elementary
213 Amistad
Universal City, TX 78148
Crestview Elementary
7710 Narrow Pass
Ed Franz Elementary
12301 Welcome Dr.
Live Oak, TX 78233
Ware, Spy Ware, pop-ups, etc. Join
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your computer running smoothly in top
performance!
Meets for 2 classes 6-8:30 pm - $49
Feb 23 & 25 (M/W), Mar 17 & 19 (T/Th)
Apr 20 & 22 (M/W)
SECURITY ON YOUR COMPUTER
How Secure are You & Your Computer?
This class will assist you in securing
your computer. Is the information you
have stored on your computer sensitive
& valuable to you? Is it secure from
predators that try to gain information
from your computer? You will learn
what computer programs are available
to help with security issues. Learn how
to protect your confidential information
on your computer (i.e., user names,
passwords, files, photos, financial &
personal information, etc.) Where is
this information stored – on the web,
in the “cloud,” or on the computer? If
you use a wireless connection – is it
secure? Learn how to be secure when
on Facebook, Myspace, financial institutions, ordering items online & anytime
you are connect to the internet. Learn
how to wisely use a credit card online.
Learn terms like: phishing, secure web
site, encryption, etc. This class will
make sure your “security quotient” is up
to par. (Min 4/Max 15)
Meets once from 6-8:30 pm - $29
Feb 17 (T), Mar 23 (M)
Judson Learning Academy
Rolling Oaks Mall-2nd
Level next to Sears
6909 N Loop 1604 E #2010
Kirby Middle School
5441 Seguin Rd.
Masters Elementary
2650 Woodlake Parkway
Miller’s Point Elementary
7027 Misty Ridge
Converse, TX 78109
Olympia Elementary
8439 Athenian
Elolf Elementary
6335 Beech Trail
Converse, TX 78109
Hartman Elementary
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ENROLLMENT & INFO LINES
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Hopkins Elementary
2440 Ackerman Rd.
Judson District Office
8012 Shin Oak
Live Oak, TX 78233
Judson Education
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GED Test Site
102 School St.
Converse, TX 78109
Judson Middle School
9695 Schaefer Rd.
Converse, TX 78109
Park Village Elementary
5855 Midcrown Dr.
Paschall Elementary
6351 Lake View Dr.
Rolling Meadows
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17222 FM 2252
(Nacogdoches Rd)
Salinas Elementary
10560 Cimarron Trail
Spring Meadows
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7135 Elm Trail
Wagner High School
3000 N. Foster Road
OFFICE
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Adventure Club Afterschool Program
Judson Middle School-B Building
9695 Schaefer Rd., Converse, TX 78109
Call 210-619-0426 • Fax 210-619-0499
Take drive next to baseball field & drive to rear of
building where you will see our signs above double doors.
WINDOWS 10 PREVIEW BETA SEMINAR
The new Windows 10 version should be available to
the public later in 2015. This seminar is an opportunity
to see the difference between 8.1 and Windows 10.
Get ready for Windows 10 & see just how much better
it is than Windows 7, 8, & 8.1. The Start menu is back.
There are virtual desktops. The Charms bar has not
gone away. This new version is easier to use and
improves productivity. As with new software, there will
be some issues to work out. (Min6/Max20)
Meets once from 6-8:30 p.m. - $19
Feb 24 (T), Apr 27 (M)
Judson Middle School, Bldg. B (JMS)
Judson Learning Academy (JLA)
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NOVEMBER 2014
MUSIC
SING ALONG GUITAR LESSONS –
BEGINNERS
Ages 6 & Up
Learn to sing along while you learn to
play the guitar. Your teacher, Raquel
Castillo, is young at heart & has been
teaching for years. She will teach you
how to tune your guitar. Accompany
yourself with chords and learn how to
play this popular instrument. Bring your
guitar and learn to pick a tune with our
expert! Students will receive lessons to
practice at home to develop their skills.
This class is geared for 6 year olds & up.
(Min5/max.10)
Tuesdays for 6 sessions
5:30-6:30 p.m. $70
Sess 1: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, & Mar 3
Sess 2: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, & 12
Raquel Castillo, Instructor
Judson Middle School Bldg B
PIANO LESSONS
FOR BEGINNERS – LEVEL 1
Ages 6 - 12
Join this fun class to learn how to play
a tune by ear and to learn basic music
theory. Students will receive lesson
handouts to practice at home. For
students to develop their skills at playing
the piano, it is recommended that they
practice at least ½ to 1 hour per day.
Bring your keyboard to class. (Min5/
max.10)
Tuesdays for 6 classes 6:45-7:45 p.m. $70
Sess 1: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, & Mar 3
Sess 2: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, & 12
PIANO LESSONS
Age 13 – Adults
Have you always wanted to play the
piano? You are never too old to learn!
Join this fun class taught by Raquel
Castillo. She will teach you how to
play a tune by ear and she will also
teach basic music theory. Students will
receive lesson handouts to practice at
home. For students to develop their skills
at playing the piano, it is recommended
that they practice at least ½ to 1 hour
per day. Bring your keyboard to class.
(Min5/max.10)
Tuesdays for 6 classes
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. $70
Sess 1: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, & Mar 3
Sess 2: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, & 12
PIANO LESSONS
Ages 6 - 12
This class is a continuation of the Level
1 Piano for Beginners class. Students
will continue to build the skills they
learned in Level 1. They will continue
with treble clef and base clef. They
will continue to progress into more
advanced lessons to include sharps &
flats. It is recommended that students
practice at least ½ to 1 hour per day to
receive the full benefit of the lessons.
Bring your keyboard to class. (Min. 5/
max.10)
Weds. for 6 classes 6:00-7:00 p.m. $70
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Sess 1: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, & Mar 4
Sess 2: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, & 13
PIANO LESSONS
Age 13 – Adults
This class is a continuation of the
Level 1 Piano for Beginners class.
Students will continue to build the
skills they learned in Level 1. They
will continue with treble clef and
base clef. They will continue to
progress into more advanced lessons to include sharps & flats. It is
recommended that students practice
at least ½ to 1 hour per day to receive
the full benefit of the lessons. Bring
your keyboard to class. (Min. 4/
max.10)
Weds. for 6 classes 7:15-8:15 p.m. $70
Sess 1: Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, & Mar 4
Sess 2: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, & 13
CPR, FIRST AID & AARP DRIVER SAFETY
CARDIOPULMONARY
RESUSCITATION (CPR)
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
American Heart Association
Save the life of a friend or family member. Course covers:
- CPR for adult, child, and infant including two-rescuer
- Bag valve mask and pocket mask
- Foreign body airway obstruction
(conscious and unconscious)
- Automatic external defibrillation (AED)
Intended for certified or non-certified,
licensed or non-licensed healthcare
providers, such as:
- EMT technicians
- Physicians, Dentists, Nurses
- Respiratory, Physical and Occupational Therapists
- Medical and Nursing Students
Certification is offered at completion of
course & is recognized by the American
Heart Assoc. guidelines.
One session, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
$40 per person
Jan 8 (Th), Jan 27 (T), Feb 11 (W), Feb 23
(M), Mar 5 (Th), Mar 18 (W), Apr 9 (Th),
Apr 28 (T), May 13 (W), May 28 (Th), Jun
4 (Th), Jun 15 (M)
Rod Jensen, Instructor
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID
American Heart Association
Do you really know how to use that first
aid kit in your home or office? Learn
how to save the life of a friend or family
member. Course covers:
- General principles of first aid, medical
emergencies, injury emergencies and
environmental emergencies.
- How to manage illness and injuries
during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives
Intended for all individuals who have a
duty to respond to a first aid emergency
because of job responsibilities or regu-
latory requirements, including:
- Security and Airline Personnel
- Camp Counselors
- Police and Firefighters
- Teachers and Daycare Workers
- Aerobics Instructors/Physical-Fitness
Trainers
- Other individuals who want or need
first aid training
All classes use 1 full set of manikins and
equipment for every 1-2 students in the
class allowing for more hands on time.
One session, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
$30 per person
Jan 14 (W), Feb 5 (Th), Feb 19 (Th)
Mar 23 (M), Apr 15 (W), May 5 (T)
Jun 9 (T)
Rod Jensen, Instructor
Judson Middle School – B Bldg.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
In this refresher course AARP members
& non-members, veteran drivers will
learn defensive driving techniques, new
traffic laws & rules of the road. Drivers
learn how to compensate for age-related
changes in vision, hearing & reaction
time. This is not a ticket dismissal
course, but drivers may be able to obtain
a 3 year reduction in car insurance upon
completion. A supply fee of $15 for AARP
members or $20 for non-members is
payable to the instructor (cash or check
to AARP). Bring your Driver’s License &
AARP membership card (if a member).
Contact AARP membership 1-888-6872277 if you misplaced your membership
card. If you have special needs, please
let us know when registering. The building is handicap accessible thru south
doors. Online registration is not available
for this course. Call 619-0426 to reserve
seat.
Meets Wed for one session
9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Jan 14, Apr 8, July 8, Oct 21
Roy Ball, Instructor
Judson Middle School – Bldg B
S O L A R E N E R G Y & H O M E I M P ROV E M E N T D O I T YO U R S E L F WO R K S H O P S
SOLAR ENERGY BENEFITS
You may have been considering going
solar for years and had reservations
from past information or financing. Join
this class to learn the facts and dispel
common myths & updates on recent
changes in the solar markets. Whether
you may be interested in reducing your
energy bill, or reducing your carbon
footprint or maybe both, let Mario
Castanares introduce how solar works
and how to maximize your rebates
for purchasing your solar equipment.
You will receive a workshop pen &
brochure, along with a solar proposal.
(Min 10/ Max 20)
Meets 6:30-7:30pm once $10 per person
or $15 per couple
Jan 28 (W) JMS, Feb 26 (Th) JLA
Mario Castanares, Instructor
Judson Middle School, Bldg B (JMS)
COMPUTER-BASED LANDSCAPE
DESIGN FOR HOME OR OFFICE
Techno Green Design, a low-tech approach utilizing personal computers and
landscape design principles for home or
office landscape design and planning.
This course is an introduction to landscaping design for residential and small
commercial. Learn to plan and select
plants according to your lawn and garden
needs using a personal computer either
by scanned survey plan, digital photos,
and/or drawing software. The various
topics will include: 1.) Landscape Design
Concepts; 2.) Regional plant material; 3.)
Site Analysis of your lawn and garden.
Instructor Mario Castanares will provide
valuable handouts, landscape shareware
software and resources for re-designing
your home design or office landscape
from his past and present designing
experiences in landscape design. There
is a $20 materials fee due to instructor to cover the cost of CD software &
manual that students receive to take
home. Students should bring photos or
digital photos of landscape they plan to
re-design. (Min 9/ Max 15)
Meets 6:00-9:00 pm once
$25 per person
Mar 16 (M) JMS, Apr 30 (Th) JMS
Mario Castanares, Instructor
Judson Middle School, Bldg B (JMS)
WHERE’S MY HAMMER?
If you are not a professional craftsman,
how do you know which hammer is right
for which job? Did you know there are
actually many different types of hammers and each with a special purpose?
Choosing the right hammer will pay off in
the long run by doing a better job faster
and safer. Each student receives a comprehensive written manual to take home
along with helpful information and tips.
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20
Jan 14 (W)
Nora Chavez, Instructor
Judson Middle School-Bldg B
DO I USE NAILS OR SCREWS?
There is seemingly nothing complicated
about a nail or a screw; many are misused due to improper sizing. Therefore,
determining the correct nail and screw
sizes is essential for the success of your
project. Each student receives a comprehensive written manual to take home
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20
Jan 28 (W)
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BEADED WALL CROSS
Design your own Beaded Wire Cross. This is a
great home decor accent created by you with
wire and beads. This could be the focal point
of your wall of crosses. Beads, semi-precious,
pearls, & crystals come together to criss-cross onto
a wire base adding pizzazz to any room. Kits include all beads and wire to complete project. Tools
provided for class. A kit fee of $25-$35 is payable to
instructor, Suzette Palayo at class. (Min./Max.)
Meets one session from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. - $29
Feb 18 (Wed)
Apr 15 (Wed)
Suzette Pelayo, Teacher
Judson Learning Academy
SEW YOUR OWN CLOTHES
This class will guide you through measuring, cutting, patterns, & designing an outfit made with a
pattern to fit you. Bring to class: thread, scissors,
needles, straight pins, pin cushion, tissue paper,
ruler, measuring tape, 3 yards material for a pair
of pants & portable sewing machine. Additional
projects will be completed. For ages 8 & up.
Meets Mon for 6 classes 6:30-8:30 p.m..- $74
Sess 1: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23 (no class Jan 19)
Sess 2: Mar 2, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 & 13 (no class Mar 9)
Sess 3: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, Jun 1 (no class
May 25)
P R O F. D E V E L O P M E N T
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISORS & SUPERVISION
This training program is designed to provide the
participants with practical knowledge of the
principal roles and responsibilities of supervisors
and the key components of effective supervision.
Through lecture, classroom booklets, role play,
group discussion, and media slides the participants
will strengthen existing leadership skills and build
new ones by gaining a better understanding of
supervisors and supervision. This class is ideal for
new supervisors, anyone seeking to strengthen their
leadership skills, or anyone aspiring to become a
supervisor. (Min 7/Max25)
Meets Mon. for 6 classes 6-8:00 pm $99
Sess 1: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 16 & 23 (no class Mar 9)
Sess 2: Apr 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, & 18
Ralph Ramirez, Instructor
Judson Middle School, Bldg B
MEDICARE
MEDICARE MONEY SAVING TIPS
This class explains the basics of Medicare but
more importantly it answers many common questions about Medicare as well as questions you
would never know to ask.
A lot of what you learn is not available on the internet, is difficult to find, or requires a serious time
commitment to acquire.
This class will be the last piece of information you
will need in order to make informed decisions about
your Medicare options. (Min2/Max20)
Meets from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
$10 per person or $15 per couple
Feb 3 (T) JLA, Mar 5 (Th) JMS
Apr 8 (W) JMS, May 4 (M) JLA
John Young, Instructor
Judson Middle School-Bldg B (JMS)
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Spring 2015
S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 G E D, E S L & G E D C O M P U T E R T E S T I N G
GED PREPARATION PROGRAM
& ESL CLASSES
Students must attend mandatory registration & enroll. Eligible students must be 18
years or older. Students that are 17 years
old must have withdrawal forms from
last school attended & accompanied by
a parent or guardian. Students that are16
years old must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian, present a copy of the
court order & withdrawal documentation
from last school attended. No walk-ins
after registration. Registration and classes meet at 102 School Street, Converse,
TX in the annex building (located next to
the Judson ISD Police Station).
MORNING GED CLASS REGISTRATION
(MANDATORY)
Jan 12 & 13, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. (Placement
testing will take 2-3 hours.)
Classes meet Feb 3 – May 21, 2015 on
Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
from 9:00 am–12:00 p.m.
EVENING GED CLASS REGISTRATION
(MANDATORY)
Jan 12 & 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. (Placement
testing will take 2-3 hours.)
Classes meet Feb 3 – May 21, 2015 on Tues.,
Wed., & Thurs. from 5:30 pm – 8:00 p.m.
ESL (ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE) CLASSES
The ESL course is for adults who wish to
learn or improve their speaking, reading,
and writing skills in the English language.
MORNING ESL CLASS REGISTRATION
(MANDATORY)
Jan 14, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. (Placement testing will take 2-3 hours.)
Classes meet Feb 3 – May 21, 2015
on Tues., Wed. & Thurs.
from 9:00 am-12:00 p.m.
EVENING ESL CLASS REGISTRATION
(MANDATORY)
Jan 14, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
(Placement testing will take 2-3 hours.)
Classes meet
Feb 3 – May 21, 2015
on Tues., Wed., & Thurs.
from 5:30 pm – 8:00 p.m.
For more information visit our website
at www.JudsonISD.org
EL PROGRAMA DE PREPARACION PARA
GED Y ESL/CIVICS
La informacion de registracion para las
clases de GED y ESL/Civics en espanol,
estaran en el periodo de la Primavera. Los
estudiantes se registraran en Enero para
las clases de GED y ESL/Civics en espanol
por la manana y por la tarde. Para mas
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GED TESTING
GED & ESL CLASSES MEET AT 102 SCHOOL ST. ANNEX BLDG., CONVERSE,TX
You can register for the GED CBT
(Computer Based Test) series at:
www.ged.com. Please note that ALL
registration, scheduling and payment must be submitted online via a
secure portal.
The JISD GED Test Center is on the
second floor of the Judson Education
Community Center located at 102
School Street, Converse, TX.
GED GRADUATION CEREMONY
GED students testing at the Judson
I.S.D. Test Center who passed all
portions of the GED exam successfully
during the school year will be honored
in graduation ceremonies held at the
end of each school year.
ONLINE COURSES
BY ED2GO
LANGUAGES
CONVERSATIONAL
MANDARIN CHINESE
For Teens - Adults
The course will be based on a list of
common sentences utilized when
communicating in Mandarin Chinese.
The meaning and pronunciation of
Chinese words will be taught as they are
encountered in the sentences. Students
will benefit from the guidance of the
instructor in correct pronunciation of the
language & practice verbal skills. Come
learn a new language with this expert
who lived in China & taught at Tongji
University. (Min4/Max16)
Meets Mon from 6:00-8:00 p.m. - $129
Sess 1: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 16, & 23 (no
class Mar 9)
Sess 2: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 & 11
Liz Xu, Instructor
SPANISH THE EASY WAY
For Teens - Adults
This course will teach you 50 common
Spanish phrases as well as the basics
of how to express yourself in different
situations using common every day
Spanish. Additionally, the book Barron’s
Spanish the Easy Way, 4th edition (ISBN13: 978-0-7641-1974-3) will be the basis
for the remainder of the course. The
instructor is a native English speaker
who lived and worked in Mexico for 13
years. Prerequisite: This is a continuing
course which was started in the Fall of
2014 with students who have progressed
past a beginning stage of proficiency.
Any student with prior study/ knowledge
of Spanish wishing to join this group
needs to do a brief evaluation with the
instructor prior to registration. Call the
Community Education office at 210619-0425. The instructor is a certified
teacher in both Spanish & English as a
second language.
(Min6/Max18) $132
Meets Tues & Thurs from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 27, 29, Feb 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, & 19
Sess 2: Feb 24, 26, Mar 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, & 26
Sess 3: Mar 31, Apr 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, & 23
Sess 4: Apr 28, 30, May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, & 21
Suzette H. Pelayo, Teacher
WELDING
WELDING I
In this class, you will receive an
introduction to oxy-acetylene welding
& learn basic welding techniques &
safety measures. You will learn welding
& cutting as well as MIG:ARC welding.
Registration deadline for enrolling in the
class is the Wednesday before the class
begins on Monday. (Min5/Max10)
Meets Mondays for 6 classes
from 6:00 – 8:30 pm - 259
Sess 1: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, & 16 (no
class Mar 9)
Sess 2: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, & 11
Kenneth Tucker, Teacher
Kirby Middle School, GMR Shop (FM 78
entrance by tennis courts)
WELDING PLUS
The prerequisite for this course is Welding I. You will build on the techniques &
skills learned previously. Bring a project
or start your own welding project in
class. Students will learn different welding techniques & welding layout.
Meets Wed for 6 classes
from 6:00 – 8:30 pm - $259
Sess 1: Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Richard Dawdy, Teacher
Wagner High School, Shop Building
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ED2GO CAREER CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAMS
Are you thinking about starting a new career, a part time business, or improve skills
to advance in your existing career? You’ve
come to the right place! Check out our
online Ed2go Career Training Programs at
http://www.ed2go.com/judson. You can
start anytime and many programs can
be completed in less than 6 months. All
learning materials are provided for your
in-depth study. You will receive personal
instructor assistance. After achieving a
successful passing score, you will receive
a certificate of completion. The categories
listed in the catalog include professions in
the following:
Healthcare & Fitness, Business & Professional, IT & Software Development, Management & Corporate, Media & Design
Hospitality & Service Industry, Skilled
Trades & Industrial, Sustainable Energy &
Going Green
ED2GO ONLINE
INSTRUCTION CENTER
Additionally, Ed2Go offers a large
variety of interactive online courses led
by expert instructors. Courses begin
monthly & are 6 weeks in length. Go to
http://www.ed2go.com/judson to view
the catalog or search for a specific class
of interest to you. You can study at your
own pace any time of day or evening.
Categories include:
Accounting & Finance, Business & Professional, College Readiness, Computer
Applications, Design and Composition
Health Care and Medical, Language
and Arts, Law and Legal, Personal
Development, Teaching and Education
Technology, Writing and Publishing
For more information visit our website at www.JudsonISD.org/communityed
WELLNESS
INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS
Come learn about the amazing powers
of pure, therapeutic grade essential oils,
which are the ORIGINAL medicine. This
introductory class will help you understand the history of essential oils, what
they are, & how they support our bodies’
physical, mental & emotional & even
spiritual well-being. Learn how to boost
your immune system naturally & to treat
minor problems without medications.
Products and techniques mentioned
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease. Information
provided in class is in no way intended to
replace proper medical help. Consult
with the health authority of your choice.
A $5 supply fee to cover cost of oils &
materials is payable to the instructor at
the beginning of class. This class is led
by: Jean Dukes, RN, & Certified Aromatherapist. (min.5/max.15)
Meets once from 6:30-9:00 pm
$20 per person
Jan 13 (T) , Apr 7 (T)
Jean Dukes, Instructor, Judson Learning
Academy (JLA)
ESSENTIAL OILS FOR
PETS & ANIMALS HEALTH
Do you know that Essential Oils are not
just for humans? Pure therapeutic grade
(unadulterated) essential oils are safe for
pets of all kind… fish, birds, cats, dogs,
horses, and more! Come learn how to
treat a variety of animal health challenges
with essential oils. However, these statements have not been evaluated by the
FDA. Products and techniques mentioned
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease. This information
is in no way intended to replace proper
medical help and it is recommended to
consult with a health authority of your
choice. A $5 supply fee to cover cost of
oils & materials is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. This class
is led by: Jean Dukes, RN, Certified Aromatherapist and Karen Minson, Animal
Therapist. (min.5/max.15)
Meets once from 6:30-9:00 pm
$20 per person
Feb 11 (W)
Jean Dukes, Instructor
DO IT YOURSELF
(FROM P. 12)
TOOL BOX ESSENTIALS
Sooner or later, you’re going to come across a situation
in which you need some type of tool. It’s better to have
a tool and not need it, than to need a tool and not have it.
Each student receives a comprehensive written manual
to take home along with helpful information and tips.
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. Feb 18 (W)
Nora Chavez, Instructor, Judson Middle School-Bldg B
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WOOD
Wood is the most used building material and most sustainable building material you can find. You will learn lumber
dimensions that are most commonly used. You will learn
which type of wood to use in different applications. Each
student receives a comprehensive written manual to take
home along with helpful information and tips.
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. Feb 25 (W)
SPRING MAINTENANCE
Learn how to get your property ready for spring. Spruce
up your surroundings and keep your property’s value in
check with routine simple maintenance. Each student
receives a comprehensive written manual to take home
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. March 4 (W)
DRYWALL REPAIR
You’ve had that hole in your drywall for how long?
Maybe it’s time to just fix it yourself. You will learn that
fixing holes is easy and that a little patience and a lot of
sandpaper go a long way towards the perfect patch. In
this class you will learn how to repair everything from a
small crack to a large hole with hands-on practice. Each
student receives a comprehensive written manual to
take home along with helpful information and tips.
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. Mar 25 (W)
Nora Chavez, Instructor. Judson Middle School-Bldg B
BASIC TILING
This course takes you through all the aspects of basic
ceramic wall and floor tiling, covering most of the following, i.e. tool kit, which adhesives, grout and tools to use,
how to cut and fix around odd shapes, different layouts,
how to measure, estimate and price word accurately.
Each attendee will leave the workshop with a trivet.
to take home along with helpful information and tips.
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. Apr 8 (W)
BASIC ELECTRICAL
Light up your life! In this class you will learn what you
need to know to safely replace or install receptacles,
switches and light fixtures and more. Each student
receives a comprehensive written manual to take home
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. Apr 22 (W)
BASIC PLUMBING
In this workshop, you will cover the basics of your home
plumbing system focusing on toilets, faucets, tub, showers and drains. After the class you will be able to troubleshoot, repair or replace your toilet, faucets and drains.
to take home along with helpful information and tips
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. May 6 (W)
BASIC PAINTING TECHNIQUES
Learn techniques of crackling, sponging and basic painting. Transform a piece of furniture into a treasure. Each
student receives a comprehensive written manual to
take home along with helpful information and tips.
Meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $20. May 20 (W)
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NOVEMBER 2014
KIDS & TEEN CONNECTIONS
FRIDAY NITE LIVE – PLANET KIDZ
(Ages 6-12)
KIDZ NIGHT OUT – PARENTS NIGHT OFF!
Kids bring your friends and enjoy Friday
nights full of exciting activities & entertainment! Events can include a live disc
jockey, numerous sports, dancing, tournaments, contests, celebrity appearances,
crafts, face painting booth, educational
demonstrations, prizes, give-aways, etc.
Each Friday Nite Live will have a new &
exciting theme to delight our Kidz! Parents
can have “peace or mind” knowing their
children are having fun in a safe and
secure environment. A uniformed police
officer is on site plus trained staff to facilitate the activities. Parents must complete
the free registration form with contact
information and read Rules & Regulations.
A uniform discount is available for all
families who serve (military, police, fire &
EMS). Parents must sign their child in and
sign them out. Concessions (pizza, nachos,
popcorn, soda, sports drinks, water, chips,
pickles, fruit snacks, slim jims, candy, etc.)
are available for a small charge. Concession tickets can be purchased at the door.
Any concession tickets not used can be
used at the next Friday Nite Live.
Meets most Fridays
Sept. 12, 2014 - May 29, 2015
Does not meet on school holidays
Tentative Spring Semester Dates:
Jan 9, 16, 23, & 30
Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27
Mar 20 & 27 (Closed Mar 6 & 13)
Apr 10 & 17 (Closed Apr 3 & 24)
May 8, 15, 22, & 29
Please check the monthly Friday Night Live
calendars at www.FridayNiteLive.com
Hours: 7:00-10:30 p.m. (late pickup fee $5)
Locations:
Rolling Meadows Elementary
Admission: $10 per child
(cash or credit cards)
KARATE FOR ALL
BY HILL COUNTRY KARATE
This fun course for children is designed
for self-defense purposes emphasizing
safety awareness. Self-discipline, rather
than aggressiveness, is promoted. A
certified black belt instructor teaches
various karate/self-defense techniques &
forms. Visit a class for a free trial session!
You may register on site. Juniors include
ages 5-12 and Adults include ages 13
and older. Uniforms are available for $35
(tax included). Nick Smith, Instructor. Ten
weeks of classes or equivalent time due
to holidays. $50 semester (plus additional
$5 registration fee and $5 insurance fee=
$60 total fee)
Hopkins Elementary Gym
Mondays
Sess 1: Jan 12 – Mar 23
Sess 2: Mar 30 – May 18
Juniors 6:30-7:30 pm
Adults 7:30-8:30 pm
F. Luna, Instructor
Masters Elementary Gym
Mondays
Adults 7:00-8:00 pm
B. Waring, Instructor
Olympia Elementary Gym
Mondays
Adults 7:30-8:30 pm
T. Patterson, Instructor
Woodlake Hills Middle School Gym
Tuesdays
Juniors 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Adults 7:30 – 8:45 pm
B. Breihaupt, Instructor
Converse Elem. Gym
Tuesdays
Sess 2: Apr 1 – May 27
Adults 7:00-7:45 pm
D. Fullerton, Instructor
Miller’s Point Elem. Gym
Thursdays
Adults 7:30-8:30 pm
Tooke, Instructor
Rolling Meadows Elem. Gym
Thursdays
Juniors 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Adults 7:00 – 8:00 pm
J. Hibbard, Instructor
MY ART STARZ — ART LESSONS
Ages 6-11
This is a multi-media class where students
have fun while learning the basics of
drawing, painting, and clay sculpture. They
will learn about composition, value and
design as well as the mastery of tools and
techniques of an artist. Lessons are stepby-step to give young students security,
but the development of individual style and
interpretation of each subject is encouraged. My Art Starz will partner each
semester with a museum or San Antonio
organization to offer an “optional” family
field trip. Fee covers all professional grade
supplies, clay firing, and field trip. (Min5/
Max18) $89.00
SESSION ONE:
Coronado Village Elem.—Tues
2:45-3:45 pm
Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, & 17
Olympia Elem
Weds 2:45-3:45 pm
Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, & 18
Millers Point Elem.
Weds 2:45-3:45 pm
Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, & 18
Rolling Meadows Elem.– Thurs.
2:45-3:45 pm
Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, & 19
Copperfield Elem. – Thurs. – Room B-101
2:45-3:45pm
Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, & 19
SESSION TWO:
Coronado Village Elem.—Tues.
2:45-3:45 pm
Mar 3, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, & 14
Olympia Elem.— Weds
2:45-3:45 pm
Mar 4, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, & 15 (no class Mar 11)
Millers Point Elem.— Weds
2:45-3:45 pm
Mar 4, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, & 15 (no class Mar 11)
Rolling Meadows Elem.– Thurs.
2:45-3:45 pm
Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, & 16
(no class Mar 12)
Copperfield Elem. – Thurs.
2:45-3:45 pm
Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, & 16
(no class Mar 12)
DRAMA KIDS INTERNATIONAL (DKI)
Ages 5-12
To be happy and successful in today’s
highly competitive world, your child needs
to be confident & articulate. Whether
destined for the stage or the boardroom,
Drama Kids prepares children & young
adults to speak up clearly with confidence, putting them on an easier path for
lifelong success. Our acclaimed program
encompasses a large volume of fun drama
activities aimed at increasing confidence,
self-esteem & verbal skills. These activities include: Speech, Creative Movement,
Structured Improvisations, Dialogue
Development & Mini-Scripts. Enthusiastic
participation is encouraged. No wallflowers! No background characters! Everyone
is a star & everyone participates fully! Fall
semester includes a Parent Presentation and spring concludes with a Spring
Presentation Performance with awards.
Above all, our classes are fun! Tuition is
$50 per month with a registration fee of
$20.00. Drama Kids classes start one week
after school begins & are held weekly
after-school with the exception of school
holidays. Visit www.dramakids.com/tx6 for
more information & to enroll or call Sandy
Detamore at 830-216-7222. $50 monthly
Coronado Elem. – Mon.
Jan 12 – June 1 from 2:45-3:45 pm
for ages 5-12
No class on May 25 Memorial Day Holiday
Olympia Elem. – Fri.
Jan 16 – May 29 from 2:45-3:45 p.m.
for ages 5-12
Copperfield Elem.-Tues.
Jan 13 – May 26 from 2:50-3:50 p.m.
ages 5-12
Salinas Elem. Cafeteria – Tues.
Jan 13 – May 26 from 3:00-4:00 pm
for ages 5-12
Masters Elem. -- Wed.
Jan 14 – May 27 from 2:45-3:45 pm
for ages 5-12
Rolling Meadows Elem. -- Wed.
Jan 14 – May 27 from 2:45-3:45 pm
for ages 5-7
Jan 14 – May 27 4:00-5:00 pm for ages 8-16
Jan 14 – May 27 from 5:00-6:00 pm
for ages 12-18 (Jr. Academy)
Converse Elem. – Thurs.
Jan 15 – May 28 from 2:45-3:45 pm
for ages 5-12
DKI JR. ACTING ACADEMY
For Ages 12 – 18
Our DKI Jr. Academy classes have a
fantastic atmosphere of fun & team spirit.
Students bring lots of enthusiasm to class
each week & the creative results of their
work provide some excellent performances. Units of work covered include speech
training, mini-scripts (in pairs or groups of
three), monologues, small group improvisations, character analysis, & production
techniques. The first half is focused on
development & second half is focused
on the Spring Presentation with Awards
Ceremony. Classes meet after school &
are held weekly with the exception of
school holidays. Tuition is $50 per month
with a registration fee of $20.00. Register
on line at www.dramakids.com/tx6 or call
210-875-0348. $50 monthly
Rolling Meadows Elem.– Wed.
Jan 14 – May 27 from 5:00-6:00 pm
for ages 12-18
Sandy Detamore, Director
BASKETBALL FOR AGES 8-12
This class is designed for young players
in 3rd – 5th grades. Students will be introduced to the game of basketball & to the
essentials that are required for the player
to develop skills in the game. The game
is taught by former WNBA player, Marie
Ferdinand. She has a true passion to help
youngsters achieve their goals. Students
will learn the fundamentals of basketball in
a challenged and structured environment.
Ms. Ferdinand utilizes her program to
teach skills necessary for survival in life &
how to reach their full potential. Students
learn about basketball and being a team
player through cooperation, communication, respect, problem-solving, understanding, how to win and lose, sportsmanship,
etc. Register on JISD webstore at http://
judsonisd.revtrak.net. (Min 15/Max 30)
Copperfield Elementary Gym
Thursdays from 2:45-4:00 p.m. $91 OR
Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 p.m. $91
2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26
Sess 2: Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, & 16 (no
class Mar 12)
Sess 3: Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, & 28
4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Class
Sess 4: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, & 26
Sess 5: Mar 5, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, & 16 (no
class Mar 12)
Sess 6: Apr 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, & 28
ALERT CHILD OF TEXAS
Kidnap Prevention & Child Safety Class
This program encourages self-defense,
physical fitness, competitive spirit &
self-discipline. Students are instructed in
safety awareness, defense against attack,
anti-kidnapping techniques, releases from
any aggressor, and being able to avoid
dangerous situations. This is for ages 4 &
up. A uniform is available, but not mandatory. Registration can be done at http://
judsonisd.revtrak.net.
Ages 4 & up.
(Min 5/Max 25) $45 per session
Copperfield Elem. – Thur.
Meets 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 15, 22, 29, & Feb 5
Sess 2: Feb 12, 19, 26, & Mar 5
Sess 3: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, & 9
Sess 4: Apr 16, 23, 30, & May 7
TEXAS DANCE & CHEER BY DYS
Do you like to make noise? Texas Dance
and Cheer by Diversified Youth Services
wants you on our squad. Our program
teaches cheerleading to children ages
4-16. You will learn chants, jumps, dance
routines & much more! Please wear
shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes to class.
Students will be able to participate in a
Spur’s game performance. Registration is
open throughout semester. Registration
can be done at http://judsonisd.revtrak.net.
Ages 4 & up.
(Min 5/Max 25) $45 per session
Converse Elem. Cafeteria – Tues.
Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 14, 21, 28, & Feb 4
Sess 2: Feb 11, 18, 25, & Mar 4
Sess 3: Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, & 8
Sess 4: Apr 15, 22, 29, & May 6
Copperfield Elem. – Thur.
Meets from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 15, 22, 29, & Feb 5
Sess 2: Feb 12, 19, 26, & Mar 5
Sess 3: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, & 9
Sess 4: Apr 16, 23, 30, & May 7
DISTINCT DANCE
OF TEXAS BY DYS
This program is geared toward children
ages 4 -16 who love to dance! Students
will be introduced to various dance
forms—team, hip-hop, jazz. The class
will emphasize flexibility, stamina, and
coordination. Dance patterns, steps, and
choreographed routines will be taught.
Students should wear t-shirts and shorts,
leotards, or tights. Optional uniforms are
available for purchase. Students should
wear white Keds or Keds look-alike tennis
shoes. Registration can be done at http://
judsonisd.revtrak.net.
Ages 4 & up. (Min 5/Max 25)
$45 per session
Converse Elementary Cafeteria Tues. Meets 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 14, 21, 28, & Feb 4
Sess 2: Feb 11, 18, 25, & Mar 4
Sess 3: Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, & 8
Sess 4: Apr 15, 22, 29, & May 6
TEE IT UP WITH TGA
PREMIER JUNIOR GOLF
TGA Premier Golf brings the golf course to
your school & classes meet immediately
after school! Our national, award winning,
5 level program is designed for children &
builds upon the educational concepts they
learn in the classroom including math &
science. Fun & safety come first in every
TGA class, but the curriculum focuses on
improving motor skills & physical fitness as
well as instilling self-confidence & life values through professional golf instruction.
Students learn the fundamentals, etiquette
& rules of the game in the comfortable
environment of their school campus with a
low 10:1 student to professional instructor
ratio. Equipment and training materials
are provided so children of all skill levels
have the chance to come out & tee it up
with TGA
Meets for 5 weeks -- $99
Rolling Meadows
– Mon. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, & Mar 2 (no
class Feb 16)
Sess 2: Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, & 27
CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
R E G I S T R AT I O N
IN PERSON REGISTRATION
The Community Education office is open Monday-Friday,
8:30 -11:30 a.m. & 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. Our office is located
Judson Middle School Campus in Building B at 9695
Schaefer Rd., Converse, TX 78109. Please call before
coming. Payment for courses can be made by cash,
check, credit card, or debit card (VISA, MasterCard or
Discover). Checks can be made payable to Judson Adult
& Community Education. We appreciate early registration so that we may be able to add new sections or
cancel a class that has not met minimum requirements.
ON LINE REGISTRATION
Visit our on line web store at http://judsonisd.revtrak.net
to enroll in classes and pay on line with VISA,
MasterCard or Discover.
KIDS & TEEN CONNECTIONS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14
Copperfield Elem. Tues.
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, & 17
Sess 2: Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, & 28
Coronado Village Elem. Gym
Wed. 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, & 18
Sess 2: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Olympia Elem – Thurs.
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, & 19
Sess 2: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
PHONE-IN REGISTRATION TO (210) 619-0426
CHILDREN IN CHARGE
Babysitting, Emergencies, CPR
This course is designed for
children beginning at age 7 & up.
They will learn the steps to take
when babysitting, or alone at home
PURCHASE ORDER REGISTRATION
when faced with an emergency.
FOR COMPANIES
Instruction will be given in the folCompanies/organizations enrolling staff for training can
call 210-619-0426 to enroll at least 2 business days prior
lowing areas: child & infant CPR,
to the class. A company memo or letterhead with a
clearing an obstructed airway,
purchase order can be faxed to 210-619-0499 or emailed
First Aid training dealing with home
to dhanz@judsonisd.org.
emergencies, fire safety, crime
prevention, & telephone etiquette.
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• A full refund will be made for classes cancelled by
Meets Mondays through Fridays
JISD Adult & Community Ed.
• A full refund will be made for student requested
Closed School Holidays & Open
cancellations made no later than 2 working days before
Early Release Days
the class is scheduled to begin.
Open After School to 6:00 p.m.
• No refunds will be made after the class has begun
Jan 7 – Jun 5, 2015
since funds have been committed to conduct the class.
All fees must be paid in advance
$30 Non-refundable Registration
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All JISD school holidays listed on the instructional
Fee for students.
calendar are observed; also every effort is made to offer
After School fee – $135.00 per
makeup classes due to inclement weather or unforemonth per child. $10 discount on
seen circumstances.
2nd sibling. JISD Employee dis2. All classes are offered to the community without recount $10 per month per child.
gard to race, color, sex, ethnic origin, age, or handicap.
3. All classes offered have limits on minimum and
Drop-In Rate – $10 per day. Early
maximum enrollment.
Release Drop-In $15 per child
4. Classes are confirmed at time of registration. You
Late fees -- $1 per minute per child
will be notified only if the class is cancelled or if other
(payable when child is picked up)
changes need to be made to your schedule.
Online Payments available at http://
5. The information presented in this brochure is as acInclude information on classes you want to attend, along
with your credit card payment for the full tuition. Please
include credit card number, expiration date, 3 digit VIN
(on back of card). You will only be contacted if a class is
cancelled or already full.
curate as possible at the time of print. JISD reserves the
right to make any changes at any time.
6. To obtain a refund, reservations must be cancelled
two working days before the first class meets.
7. Children interested in Community Ed. classes ages
13-15 must have an adult member of the family enrolled
in the same class unless specific age groups are mentioned in the course description.
8. All policies and procedures set forth in the Judson
ISD Handbook and Student Code of Conduct endorsed
by the Board of Trustees are effective during Adult &
Community Education classes and functions.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OBSERVED
Christmas Holiday Break: Dec 22 — Jan 6, 2015
MLK – January 19; Spring Break: March 9 – 13
Good Friday – April 3; Battle of Flowers – April 24
Memorial Day – May 25
Judson Adult & Community Education Department
Judson Middle School, Bldg B
9695 Schaefer Rd., Converse, TX 78109
Phone: 210-619-0426 or 210-619-0425
Fax: 210-619-0499
Webstore:
http://judsonisd.revtrak.net
or call (210) 619-0425
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LOCATIONS
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Converse Elementary
6720 F.M. 1516
Converse, TX 78109
210-383-9038
7595 E. Loop 1604 N.
Converse, TX 78109
Coronado Elementary
213 Amistad
Crestview Elementary
7710 Narrow Pass
Live Oak, TX 78233
210-383-4294
Elolf Elementary
6335 Beech Trail
Converse, TX 78109
210-426-6055
Franz Elementary
12301 Welcome Dr.
Live Oak 78233
210-383-2151
Hartman Elementary
210-516-2384
Hopkins Elementary
2440 Ackerman Rd.
210-383-9018
Masters Elementary
210-563-1347
Miller’s Point Elementary
7027 Misty Ridge
Converse, TX 78109
210-516-2410
Olympia Elementary
8439 Athenian
210-516-2471
Park Village Elementary
5855 Midcrown
210-516-2574
Paschall Elementary
6351 Lake View Dr.
210-516-2617
Rolling Meadows
Elementary
17222 FM 2252
210-347-6879
Salinas Elementary
10560 Cimarron Trail
210-516-2684
Spring Meadows
71135 Elm Trail
210-516-2686
Woodlake Elementary
5501 Lake Bend East
210-516-2708
R E A L E S TAT E
8-STEP PRACTICAL PROCESS TO HOME
OWNERSHIP
There is something magical about life’s
firsts. First Kiss. Driving for the first
time. Starting your first job. Having a
child. All these unique moments bring
significance to the story of your life.
Walking into your own home for the first
time is just as magical. Learn an 8-step
practical process to becoming a homeowner. Topics such as finding financing,
selecting a home, making an offer, home
inspections, home warranties, PITI &
more will be explained. Letty Fuentes
is a real estate consultant with Keller
Williams Legacy & has experience helping homebuyers through the process of
home ownership. Ms. Fuentes is bilingual & if we have requests for a class in
Spanish, another class will be arranged.
Call our office at 619-0425 to request the
class in Spanish. (Min2/Max12)
Feb 18 (W) JLA, May 20 (W) JMS
Letty Fuentes, Presenter
Judson Middle School (JMS)
HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR TOP
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Myth: In today’s hot real estate
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$$$ while selling it fast. Topics such as
preparing to sell, internet marketing,
photography, staging, offers, and more
will be explained. Letty Fuentes is
a real estate consultant with Keller
Williams Legacy & has experience
helping people sell their home through
proven methods. Ms. Fuentes is
bilingual & if we have requests for a
class in Spanish, another class will be
arranged. Call our office at 619-0425
to request the class in Spanish. (Min2/
Max12)
Mar 25 (W) JMS
Apr 15 (W) JMS
Letty Fuentes, Presenter
Judson Middle School (JMS)
S E L F - I M P R O V E M E N T, D A N C E & F I T N E S S
HATHA YOGA – LEVEL I (BASIC)
Hatha Yoga is an ancient form of science
that consists of good body posture, deep
relaxation, and breath control to revitalize the system & control the mind. Yoga
is recognized in the world as a superior
form of physical exercise for all ages.
Please bring a mat.
Meets Mon. 6 times 7:00-8:00 p.m. $48
Sess 1: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16 & 23 (no
class Jan 19)
Sess 2: Mar 2, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6 & 13 (no
class Mar 9)
Sess 3: Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, & Jun 1
(no class May 25)
George Wood, Instructor, JISD District Office
HATHA YOGA – LEVEL 2
Take your Hatha Yoga methods to the
next level with George Wood. Continue
to learn more advanced levels of good
body posture, deep relaxation, and
breath control to revitalize the system
& control the mind. Feel revitalized as
George takes you through exercises to
further promote your individual strength,
balance, focus, and flexibility. Relieve
some stress as you work through the
movements. Please bring a mat.
Meets Weds. 6 times 7:00-8:00 p.m. $48
Sess 1: Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, &18
Sess 2: Feb 25, Mar 4, 18, 25, Apr 1 & 8
(no class Mar 11)
George Wood, Instructor, JISD District Office
MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
Come have fun while learning the art of
Middle Eastern belly dancing. You will
learn basic body isolations and movements to flow together into a fundamental
Middle Eastern Dance. These isolations
are used to build dance combinations
in the last two weeks of the class. Bring
your metal coin belt to add Eastern jingle
to the ambiance & inspiration while
learning the dance. Experience the
extraordinary excitement & beauty of the
belly dance executed by a skilled professional, while transcending time & culture
in an enjoyable form of exercise.
Meets Thursdays for 8 weeks from 6:307:30 p.m. $63
Sess 1: Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 &
Mar 5
STAY INFORMED.
Sess 2: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, & 21
Karen Adkisson & Jessica Lira, Instructors
Judson District Office
ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS
Bilingual Instructor
Are you tired of the same old exercise
routine? The dance steps are easy and
done to Latin inspired music. You will
get an aerobic & cardio workout. JISD
employees can enroll online at http://
judsonisd.revtrak.net or call Community
Ed. office at 619-0425 or 619-0426 & please
have your employee ID number ready.
(Min. 10 students)
$25 JISD Employee or $30 per person
Meets Mon. & Wed. from 6:30 -- 7:30 p.m.
Sess 1: Jan 26, 28, Feb 2, 4, 9, & 11
Sess 2: Feb 16, 18, 23, 25, Mar 2 & 4
Sess 3: Mar 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 & Apr 1
Sess 4: Apr 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 & 22
Sess 5: Apr 27, 29, May 4, 6, 11 & 13
Sess 6: May 18, 20, 27, Jun 1, 3 & 8 (no
class May 25)
Yolanda Peralta (Bilingual)
Certified Zumba Instructor
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ELECTIONS continues from pg. 01
Schertz, Cibolo
voters opt to
stay on course
by WILL WRIGHT
S
ELMA – During an electionnight watch party at Blue
Bonnet Palace, Schertz Mayor
Michael Carpenter celebrated his
re-election to a second full term
leading the Metrocom’s largest city.
“I’m humbled and thankful to be
allowed to serve,” said Carpenter, who
won 74.5 percent of the vote to defeat
Steve White, the city’s former Economic
Development Corp. director, in a rematch
of the 2012 mayoral contest. “Some
of that comes because I’m exhausted
– I really worked hard on this.
“When I get to a place where
I’m not willing to put in the hours,
it’s time for the next man.”
Carpenter, who succeeded the late
Mayor Hal Baldwin two years ago and
has served on the council since 2005,
said there are several issues facing the
city – among them ensuring an adequate
water supply, completing the longawaited natatorium and continuing
partnerships with local entities.
“We still have lots of work to do,”
he said. “I hate to make it a baseball
analogy, but Schertz is on a streak. When
you’re on a streak you respect it and
work it and we have to continue that.
“The people who came before us gave
us all the advantages in the world, and
we have to make the most of that.”
In unofficial returns from Schertz
City Council races, Place 1 incumbent
Jim Fowler won a fifth term over
challenger Bert Crawford, while Mayor
Pro Tem David Scagliola lost his Place
2 seat to opponent Grumpy Azzoz,
who had lost a council bid in 2013.
“I’m going to do everything I can
for my supporters and my opponent’s
supporters,” Azzoz said. “I will work
on behalf of the businesses in Schertz,
which has always been my goal.
“I really love the city and will
continue to work with Mayor Carpenter
and my colleagues, who will find out
they will have a great guy with good
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business sense on the council dais.”
Cibolo chose four council members in
single-member districts. The most lopsided
result was in District 5, where Jim Russell
handily defeated incumbent and Mayor
Pro Tem Larry Carlton, who narrowly
kept his seat during the 2013 recall that
ousted two other council members.
Jim Doty and Jay Hogue, appointed
to the vacated seats in December 2013,
were unopposed in their bids to serve
out the unexpired terms in districts 4
and 6, respectively. In District 1, Jennifer
Schultes narrowly defeated Dave Caplan
to succeed incumbent Ron Pedde, who
survived last year’s recall by a single vote.
With last year’s controversy over
building a Walmart store now in the
rearview mirror, Cibolo is focused on
preparing for residential and commercial
growth. More than a dozen new businesses
have settled in the city in the last three
years and more are coming, officials said.
Voters on Nov. 4 overwhelmingly
approved $13.5 million in bond proposals to
improve city streets, bridges and sidewalks
– specifically infrastructure along FM 1103
and Haeckerville Road; and create a new fire
station and improve public-safety facilities.
Also Nov. 4, two newcomers were
elected to the Green Valley Special
Utility District board. Donnovan
Jackson and Christina Miller were
selected among seven candidates vying
for three at-large seats. Both narrowly
displaced incumbents James Robinson
and Jim Folbre. Another incumbent,
Jackie Nolte, easily retained her seat.
WE STILL HAVE LOTS OF WORK TO DO ...
I HATE TO MAKE IT A BASEBALL ANALOGY,
BUT SCHERTZ IS ON A STREAK.
MICHAEL CARPENTER,
SCHERTZ MAYOR
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First residents set
to move into home
sites next spring
by WILL WRIGHT
S
CHERTZ – It’s almost been a
year since work began on The
Crossvine, a $500 million masterplanned development envisioned to
spur an economic boon along Interstate
10 in the southern part of the city.
“Things are going remarkably well. We’re
really excited, the community is excited,
and the feedback we’re getting from the
city, the builders, residents and prospective
buyers has been incredibly positive,” said
Chris Price, president of Price Properties
and Schertz 1518 Ltd., the project developer.
“We feel like we’re bringing the right
product to Schertz at the right time.”
Site work continues in the transformation
of a 500-acre tract near FM 1518 and
Lower Seguin Road, en route to creating
the city’s first multipurpose community.
Construction on The Crossvine’s amenities center, pavilion and pool area is slated to be completed by late
November. Photo by Joshua Michael
The Crossvine will blend traditional
single-family homes, garden homes,
townhouses, multi-family clusters, and
independent- and assisted-living facilities
with commercial areas providing retail,
municipal and potential medical services.
The project will be constructed in stages
during the next seven or eight years. The
first phase – featuring 121 single-family
houses on 50-, 60- and 70-foot plots and
constructed by David Weekley Homes
and Ryland Homes – is nearly finished.
“All of the lots have been completed,
and the first lots have been delivered to the
builders,” Price said of the houses priced
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from $250,000 to the mid-$400s. “The
builders are constructing model homes –
Ryland is constructing five spec homes and
Weekley constructing six spec homes.
“I think you’ll begin seeing the
first residents move in during the first
quarter of next year, possibly even
earlier. There’s lots of activity and home
construction is well under way.”
The community will include a
greenbelt featuring more than 12 miles
of hike-and-bike trails. Also planned
are four parks, a game field, fitness
course, playscape, exterior amphitheater,
and an amenity center showcasing a
pool and outdoor-event pavilion.
“We’re in the process of finishing up the
landscaping of the public areas, including
the system of trails, and are well under way
with the amenity center, pool, amphitheater
and playscape,” Price added. “We’re hoping to
complete those by mid- to late-November.
“Already you see people from the Sedona
subdivision out there and utilizing the
trails and walking with their children.”
Price has worked closely with city
officials in creating a community to
correspond with the area’s rural setting and
Schertz’s master plan. Crossvine benefited
by the city’s creation of a Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone, which helps developers
fund infrastructure improvements.
Under the agreement, Crossvine’s
developers pay upfront for those betterments
and are later reimbursed through monies
generated through a TIRZ-repayment fund.
It’s already aided in drainage upgrades
near 1518’s bridge over Woman Hollering
Creek, where the thoroughfare was widened
and raised to accommodate a 100-year
flood event, as well as funded drainage
for the development’s green space areas.
City officials have said The Crossvine
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Open Enrollment:
A Great Time to
Review Your
Retirement Plan
If you work for a medium-to-large company, you may now be entering the “open enrollment” period — that time of year when
you get to make changes to your employee
benefits. Your benefit package can be a big
piece of your overall financial picture, so
you’ll want to make the right moves — especially in regard to your employer-sponsored
retirement plan.
Take a close look at your 401(k) or similar
plan, such as a 403(b), if you work for a
school or a nonprofit group, or a 457(b), if
you work for a state or local government.
And keep these possible moves in mind:
Boost your contributions. If your salary
has gone up over the past year, or if you
just think you have a reasonable “cushion”
in your disposable income, boost your
contributions to your employer-sponsored
retirement plan. Even if you can’t afford to
contribute the maximum amount — which,
in 2014, is $17,500, or $23,000 if you’re 50 or
older — to your 401(k) or similar plan, try to
put in as much as you can afford. Remember
the key benefits of these plans: Your money
can grow tax deferred and your contributions can lower your annual taxable income.
(Keep in mind, though, that you will eventually be taxed on your withdrawals, and any
withdrawals you take before you reach 59½
may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.)
Don’t miss the match. Try to take full
advantage of your employer’s matching
contribution, if one is offered. Your employer
may match 50% of employee contributions,
up to the first 6% of your salary. So if you’re
only deferring 3% of your income, you are
missing half the match — or leaving money
“on the table,” so to speak.
Rebalance, if necessary. You may be
able to change the investment mix of
your employer-sponsored retirement plan
throughout the year, but you might find
that the best time to review your holdings
and rebalance your portfolio is during open
enrollment, when you’re reviewing all your
benefit options. Try to determine if your
investment allocation is still appropriate for
your needs or if you own some investments
that are chronically under performing. And
always keep in mind the need to diversify.
Try to spread your money around a variety
of investments within your plan, with the
exact percentages of each investment
depending on your goals, risk tolerance and
time horizon. As you near retirement, you
may need to lower your overall risk level,
but even at this stage of your career, you’ll
benefit from a diversified portfolio. While
diversification can’t guarantee a profit or
protect against loss, it can help reduce the
impact of volatility on your holdings.
Review your beneficiary designations.
Your retirement plan’s beneficiary designations are important and, in fact, can even supersede the wishes you express in your will.
So if you experience changes in your life —
marriage, remarriage, a birth or an adoption,
etc. — you’ll need to update the beneficiary
designations on your 401(k) or similar plan.
It won’t take much time today — and it can
help prevent a lot of trouble tomorrow.
You work hard for the money that goes into
your retirement plan —so make sure your
plan is working hard for you.
This article was written by Edward Jones for
use by your local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
Cedric B Edwards, AAMS
Financial Advisor
3820 F M 3009 Suite 104
Schertz, TX 78154
Bus. 210-566-4540
cedric.edwards@edwardjones.com
Real Emergency
Care from a Real
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When you or a loved one are faced
with a medical emergency, you want
to go where you’ll receive the highest
level of care. Northeast Methodist
Hospital, a campus of Methodist
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care at one of the most comprehensive hospitals in the area. In the majority of cases, you can be treated in our
hospital, not transported for care.
Our Emergency Room is staffed with
board-certified emergency medicine
physicians, experienced specially-trained registered nurses and other
providers that are there for you 24/7.
They are equipped to assess your
situation in just minutes.
We are making it easier for the
community to locate our Emergency
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for people to manage their expectations by offering wait times. You
can find our ER average wait time by
texting MHS-ER to 23000. You will receive a message to text back your zip
code. Based on your zip code, you will
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You can also visit www.SAHealth-ER.
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The national average ER wait time is
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formula is a template for the city’s future
planned communities. They cited projections
for additional commuter traffic in the coming
years, and that residents heading into the
San Antonio area are already using FM
1518 to reach I-10, instead of risking delays
and traffic congestion on Interstate 35.
“The Crossvine is off to a great start and
we expect a rapid pace now that the first
homes are under way within the 121-home
module for the first phase,” City Manager
John Kessel said. “We would like to see
additional areas of the original Sedona
property added into the master-planned
community, with a focus on meaningful
amenities such as enhanced open spaces
and other quality-of-life elements.”
Depending on economic and market
events, Price hopes to complete the entire
development within the forecasted time.
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Move heralded
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10,000 years, a recent threat
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left undisturbed, conservationists said.
Now it seems like the habitat’s safety
is assured. On Oct. 16, the City Council
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purchase 1,521 acres surrounding the
bat cave, protecting the area and part of
the aquifer from future development.
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city of San Antonio, Bexar County,
the Edwards Aquifer Authority, the
Army and private donors, the Austinbased Nature Conservancy and Bat
Conservation International agreed to
purchase the area, known as Crescent
Hills, from Galo Properties.
Laura Huffman, Nature Conservancy’s
executive director, called the deal a
“5,000-acre conservation trifecta,” one
that also promises to protect Cibolo Bluffs
preserve, habitat for the endangered
golden-cheeked warbler, and the
environmentally sensitive aquifer.
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the preferred maternity ward for millions
of Mexican free-tailed bats returning from
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the state’s agriculture fields for dinner. By
morning, they have consumed 100 tons of
insects that feed on cotton and corn and
other revenue-producing crops, along with
millions of South Texas mosquitoes.
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year after learning about Galo Properties’
planned residential development, where
3,500 homes would be constructed on
acreage adjacent to the bat cave.
There were worries that so many
houses on small lots would create too
much impervious cover, which doesn’t
allow moisture to seep back into the soil.
“Street lights, swimming pools and
porch lights will attract the bats to make
even more use of the property than
they do now because they’re going to be
attracted to all the insects those lights
bring,” said Andy Walker, Bat Conservation
International executive director.
Not only that, others believed runoff
from the development would affect water
quality, and worse – that thousands of
sewer connections might result in sewage
spills into the aquifer recharge zone.
Susan Hughes, a member of the EAA
board, was one of more than 30 opponents
of the development who appeared at
a council meeting in May 2013.
There, she asked council members, “Who
of you have been to the Bracken Bat Cave?”
No one on the council answered.
Hughes responded, “Well, I would propose
The view of bats flying out of the Bracken Bat Cave for their nightly forages is “an absolutely magical
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that it’s time for you to take a field trip.”
That exchange came just before
Nirenberg was elected to the District
8 council seat, and he became the
first to accept Hughes’ challenge.
“When I came out to the Bracken
Bat Cave for the very first time, it was a
spiritual experience,” Nirenberg said. “This
is the glory of the Texas Hill Country,
and if you’re not moved to action to keep
this resource as part of the Texas Hill
Country – and for our enjoyment and the
enjoyment of future generations – then
you probably should check your pulse.”
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initiated activity behind the scenes that
brought together community members,
organizations and foundations to find
the funding to purchase the property.
After council members voted
unanimously to contribute money from the
city’s Aquifer Protection Fund to help with
the purchase price, Nirenberg heralded the
final deal, crediting state and local leaders
for their cooperation and contributions.
“Putting this deal together was no
small task,” Nirenberg said. “We worked
for more than a year in what sometimes
felt like a hopeless situation, but it was
the best way to achieve success.
“This was an interagency, public-private
partnership that I believe will serve as a
model for other communities going forward.”
The sale was scheduled to close on Oct. 31.
Nirenberg said the 5,000-acre conservation
easement created by the multi-agency
agreement will one day become a nature
area for the public to enjoy. Councilman
Mike Gallagher, whose San Antonio council
District 10 is nearest to the new preserve,
said Comal County would continue to
receive property taxes after the sale.
Fran Hutchins of Bat Conservation
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a tour of the site, stopping about 50
yards from the cave entrance.
As though hearing an alarm clock
sound, the bats began sending out scouts
at 7:30 p.m. Then, slowly, they amassed in
a giant spiral, first inside the cave and, in
a few minutes, they began to lift out of the
cave and fly to the south. It took four hours
for all the bats to make their way out.
The nightly show impressed District
9 Councilman Joe Krier, who visited
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ever-loving God – which I do – and you go to
that bat cave, your faith is reaffirmed,” Krier
said. “It is an absolutely magical experience.”
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pushed back and others moved forward.
“We did go from a par 72 to a par 71,
but it’s definitely gotten harder with the
new obstacles and losing a stroke in par.”
The site has long been a popular
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course, originally built more than threequarters of a century ago and expanded
to 18 holes in 1972, closed in 2013 to
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Stacey Dicke, New Braunfels Parks and
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Featuring new tee and green
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revised cart paths, Landa Park golf is
no longer just par for the course.
“The Landa Park Golf Course has been
a gem in New Braunfels since opening
in 1938,” Mayor Barron Casteel said. “Its
historic significance to the community
cannot be overstated. This investment
respects and builds upon the legacy
and vision of the citizens who in 1936
called for a bond election to purchase
property that became Landa Park.”
There are 36 new bunkers and four
additional water hazards, with indigenous
brush looming as potential traps on
several holes. Also installed were a new
irrigation system, and two bathroom
facilities doubling as pump houses.
During the process, 90,000 yards
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and 216 new trees positioned.
“There’s about four acres of native grasses
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which will add color to the course and
really make it look nice,” Donegan said.
Additionally, each limestone hole marker
includes brief histories about the property.
“It’s part of what we did with the
archeology folks and Texas Historical
Commission during the project,”
Donegan said. “It’s pretty unique I think.
Each hole has a different history lesson.
Because we have so many visitors, it
gives them some idea of the area.”
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Winter Texans, mostly retirees hailing
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“They’ve played out here throughout
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Perhaps the par-4 16th hole is the most
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