01-2012 - My Greatwood

Greatwood
News
The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
January 2012
On the Board’s Agenda...
2011 has been a busy but productive
year for your Board of Directors. Our
new landscape company has done a
stellar job of getting our common areas
cleaned up and maintained to a high
level. They have managed our irrigation
system to provide the best and most
water efficient coverage.
We have continued the replacement
of brick wall panels. This is a budgeted
expense that we plan to continue in
2012, however because of the age
of Greatwood, we can expect this
replacement process to continue at a
rate of 100 – 200 panels per year. All
the white fences, which belong to the
homeowners association, have been
scraped and painted to a specification
that we anticipate will weather better.
Our major program to refurbish our
travertine signs and monuments by
cleaning, caulking, color enhancing
and sealing is continuing. Without
this program we could lose these
markers. Weathering, age and neglect
have dictated the necessity for this
program. There is much more to do,
but Greatwood is on its way to again
having a sound infrastructure. This
will ensure that Greatwood will be a
place that residents can be proud of
and prospective buyers want to live in.
This year has seen the formation
of a Playground Committee which has
been working diligently to improve
the play areas in our community. We
Campbell Elementary’s 3rd Annual Bunny Hop
Fun Run or Walk Saturday, February 25, 2012
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t’s that time of year again, and if you’ve made a resolution to live healthier
in 2012, we have an event for you. Be sure to mark your calendars for
Saturday, February 25, 2012, because it is just around the corner! Our event
will feature a certified 5k Run or Walk, as well as a Kids 1k Run and a Toddler
Dash – all right in the Greatwood Neighborhood. This event is open to the
entire community, so be certain to tell your friends and family so that they can
participate as well.
In addition to the race, the PTA will
be hosting a Health and Fitness Fair, a
Silent Auction and Raffle, as well as a
Post Race Party with great food, great
music, and great people. Some of the
incredible items up for bid in the Silent
Auction include a hot air balloon ride,
and much more, so come ready to
bid!
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have nine playgrounds throughout
Greatwood and many of them need
attention. This committee is assessing
all of the play areas and will bring their
findings to the Board for review. We
anticipate that this improvement and
modernization will be a separate line
item in future budgets.
Our major amenities, the pools and
tennis courts, are also on the list for
updating and improvement.
(Continued on page 19)
What’s Inside
Useful Info............................................ 2
Safety and Security.......................... 3-5
Group and Club News................... 10-11
Library News................................. 16-17
Community News.......................... 19-25
School News.................................. 32-36
Neighborhood Reps........................... 39
Calendar
1/5.......................................... ACC Meeting
1/19..............Lackecrest Annual Meeting
1/19..................Fairview Annual Meeting
1/26.................................... Board Meeting
ACC meets the first Thursday of
the month at 7:30 at Rec Center #2.
Board meetings are on the fourth
Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
At Rec. Center #1
Greatwood
News
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Greatwood Community Association
by the Communications Committee.
Committee Members:
Judy Holy
John Bowen
Harold Symmonds
Kate Brewer
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Editorial Policy:
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is to inform residents of business
affairs of the community, issues
affecting residential and community
property, useful information of general
interest and reference information for
community resources.
No social, club, service organization
news (unless directly connected to a
Greatwood event), political advertising
or church news will be accepted.
All information and articles submitted
to the Committee become the property
of the Community Association, which
publishes articles at its’ sole discretion.
All submissions to the Newsletter must
be in WORD format.
Article submissions and suggestions:
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July – May 25th
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September – July 25th
October – August 25th
November – September 25th
December – October 25th
Useful Information
Community Board
Bob Hauck - President
281.937.0805
hourep81@gmail.com
Judy Holy - Secretary
281-343-7097
judyholy@comcast.net
Robert Thompson - Director
713-402-8951
rthompson04@att.net
New Greatwood Ofϐice Hours:
The Greatwood of ice, located at
Rec Center #2, will be opened on
Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
and Tues. and Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Greatwood Community Association
Houston Community
Management Services
For questions or concerns
regarding the Association:
17049 El Camino Real, Ste. 100
Houston, Texas 77058
832.864.1200 or 800.568.6807
Fax: 281.218.6973
Jack Molho - Director
281-343-5819
j.molho@comcast.net
LeJean Grifϐin, Property Mgr.
Street Lights Out?
Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.
If you notice street lights out, take note
of the number on the pole, (should be 6
digits), and call Centerpoint Energy at
713.207.2222.
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage
To report lights out on the High Mast
Lighting on the 59 feeder road take note
of the number on the pole and report it to:
Chris Cameron
Traf ic Operations Manager
281-275-2490
Community Website
www.mygreatwood.com
Friendly Reminder
visit
www.mygreatwood.com for
• Architectural Modiϐications
Request Forms
• Read Greatwood Board
Meeting Minutes
• Check out Greatwood’s Master
Calendar
• Rec Room Rental Form
• Financials - and much more
Other Useful Websites:
sugarlandtx.gov
lcisd.org
FortBendCountyGov.com
grandpky.com
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Phone: 832.864.1228
Fax – 281-218-7018
email: lejean@houcomm.com
Phone: 832.864.1277
Fax – 281-218-6973
email: danal@houcomm.com
Rhonda Sundberg, Assistant
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281.218.6973
email: rsundberg@houcomm.com
For Recreation Room Rentals
Jill Williams
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281-218-6973
To rent the meeting room at
Recreation Center One you can go to
REC CENTER AGREEMENT on our
new community web site:
www.mygreatwood.com
Pool Party Reservations
Houston Recreation Management
713-932-7665
Pool Card & Tennis Court Key
If you have recently moved into
Greatwood and have not received
your Pool Card, or have lost your card,
please contact Jill Williams with the
Management Company at
281-545-1134.
jwilliams@houcomm.com.
There is a $25 replacement charge
for lost cards.
Please remember that no signage
whatsoever may be placed on
Association property which includes
all common areas
Safety and Security News
Constable’s Bulletin
By Constable A.J. Dorr
N
ow that the holidays are over, we can look forward to
a better New Year. We should take all that we have
learned over the years to improve our safety and crime
prevention efforts. If crime prevention efforts were not a
part of your New Year’s resolution, it’s not too late to add
that to your “things to do” list. I’m sure many of us have
received an iPod type of gift in the past. We have a few
safety tips with regard to those entertainment devices with
which we listen to music, or to the radio, with ear buds,
while walking, riding a bike or jogging. If your volume is
too loud, it could prevent you from hearing anyone driving
or walking up to you from behind. Another bad habit is
keeping your head looking downward. We suggest that
you keep your head up and shoulders back. This increases
your alertness of what is going on around you, and makes
you more aware of any danger that may be lurking ahead.
To start the New Year, you may want to make a call to our
office to set up a Home Inspection and take advantage of
a reduced premium on your insurance. You will also be
given additional tips on how to make your home safer. This
inspection covers both alarm and non-alarm situations.
School bells will be ringing soon and children will be riding
their new bikes to and from school. Keep in mind that
scooters that have an engine displacement of 40 cc must
be driven only on your property and nowhere else. Under
the law, scooters must be ridden as if you were riding a
bike, since the same rules apply. Additional new drivers
on the roadway will be teens driving their new vehicles.
Teen driving is a shared responsibility between citizens
and parents. Remember, any bad habits they picked up
are usually what they learned from watching how their
parents drove while growing up.
Looking back at 2011, it appears that you did a great
job keeping an eye out for suspicious persons and vehicles
in the neighborhood. Let’s keep 2012 even better, and
keep saying “no” to solicitors.
If you are missing a bicycle, there may be a chance that
we have it here in our lost and found department. Give us
a call at the phone number below.
Remember to give us a call regarding any concerns
you may have. Also, you may go on line to register for the
House Watch Program for your vacations, and the like.
Our online site is www.fortbendcounty.com. If you have
any problems with that service, you are always welcome
to give our office a call. We are open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
and closed holidays. Our number is still the same: 281342-4536.
Our staff wishes each and every one of you a safe and
happy New Year!!
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Safety and Security News
Neighborhood Incident Statistics - October 2011
SECTION
Arbor
Bend
Brazos Bend
Brooksmill
Charleston
Crossing
Enclave
Estates
Exec. Towers
Fairway Vista
Fairview
Forest
Glen
Green
Knoll
Highland Park
Lakecrest
Lakeside
Landing
Manor
Shores
Springϐield
Stonebridge
Terrace
Trails
Tuscany
Vista of GW
Village
Woodcreek
Woodhaven
Rec Center #1
Rec Center #2
Rec Center #3
Visitor Center
Campbell School
Dickinson School
Mont. School
Primrose School
Golf Club
Realtor Ofϐice
Grand Court
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Subtotal:
Total From
Worksheet:
TOTAL ALL CALLS:
CITATIONS
WARNINGS
ALARM
PROWLER/SUSP
ACT
BURGLARY
3
2
1
THEFT
2
38
34
4
71
5
4
19
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2
HOUSE
WATCHES
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1
1
1
4
1
1
2
2
2
69
23
30
23
37
52
22
16
4
135
63
50
23
32
81
32
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1
1
1
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
6
1
1
3
1
2
1
3
1
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34
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1
1169
2288
138
118
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Group and Club
News
International Social Group
Greatwood Activity Directory
If you would like to list your Greatwood group
please send a notice in WORD to
gwcomm@yahoogroups.com
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ecently, the International Social Group for Adults
(ISGA) enjoyed a delightful play by Charles Dickens
at the Alley Theater and a visit to a local museum. After
each event, members dined at a local restaurant. During
the Christmas holidays, members enjoyed an elegant
dinner party and gift exchange, including several types of
entertainment. The ISGA has members of different ages
from various countries, as well as from the US. If you’d
like to become a member of this fun and dynamic group,
contact the coordinator/founder, Vicki Latham. “The best
way to predict your future is to create it.”
Activity Coordinators
Lunch Bunch
We have fun getting to know one another better
while having lunch in area restaurants. We meet
the third Wednesday of each month. Call us and
let us know you’ll be there!
Sharyn Flower .....281.343.9353
Marsha Jackson ...281.343.5835
Curtie Giles............281.343.5355
The Ladybugs
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uring the holidays, the Ladybugs visited a local
facility to cheer up the elderly. They not only came
bearing gifts and prizes that were quite useful to the
residents in their every day lives, but they also played
games, sang songs and handed out sweets to them. The
Ladybugs are a cheerful group of women of all ages who
like to flutter about doing good deeds in the community!
The members also enjoy teas, luncheons, mini-excursions
and charity events every month. If you’re interested in
becoming a Ladybug and giving back with some of your
time or if you’d just like to come make new friends, contact
the coordinator/founder, Vicki Latham. “Never look down
on anyone unless you are helping them up.”
Renee Sinclair(c) 281.761.5695
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............... rsiris63@hotmail.com
Christmas Light Decorating Contest
Shelly Buechner ..281.650.4618
shelleybuechner2@hotmail.com
International Social Group for Adults:
Vicki Latham .......281-384-4006
.............. vmlatham@yahoo.com
The Ladybugs:
Vicki Latham .......281-384-4006
.............. vmlatham@yahoo.com
Parent’s of UT Students:
Rose Ford ...............281.343.7172
......................... rose@wjford.com
Greatwood MOMS Club - West and East:
www.momsclubsugarland.org
Moms In Touch:
Sharon Boehm ....281-343-9280
...sugarboehms@earthlink.net
Left to right: Ladybugs Marianne Gonzales, Pat Smith, Debbie Hulen,
and Vicki Latham with patrons Jan Wiltz, and sisters Corrie and Dorine
Rodriguez, were on hand to cheer up the elderly at a local facility in Fort
Bend recently during the holidays.
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Group and Club News
Daisy Troop 29086
Brownies to Host a SPCA
Wish List Drive
D
aisy Troop 29086 held a six hour food drive at the
Kroger Brazos Town Center in early November. The girls
collected 2 truck loads of food and $404. These items were
donated to the East Fort Bend Human Needs ministry and will
feed about 20 families, of 6-8 members each, a Holiday Dinner
with all the trimmings! The girls did a great job!
G
reatwood Brownie Girl Scout Troop # 29171 will host
a Houston SPCA Wish List Drive on Sunday, January
8, 2012 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Greatwood Rec. Center
at Greatwood Parkway and Greatwood Glen. The girls will
deliver the donated items to the SPCA on January 21st, where
they will also take a tour of the facility and learn about
“Respecting Our Animal Friends”.
Requested items to be donated are:
• Cat Litter (Non-clumping)
• Fabric Toilet Seat Covers (for cat beds)
• Fresh Greens and Lettuce (not iceberg) for rabbits
Hamster, Mice, Ferret, Gerbil, Rabbit, and
Guinea Pig Food
• Pet Grooming Supplies
• Pet Toys - Cats and Dogs
• Rabbit Litter (Yesterday’s News)
• Halters, Horse Blankets & Lead Ropes
• Cat Toys
• Digital Cameras
• Small, medium & large food trays (Like Nacho Trays)
• Old Newspapers
• Can Openers
• Hand Sanitizers
• Towels and Blankets
• Bleach
• Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)
• Cotton Swabs and Cotton Balls
• Disposable Rubber Gloves
• 8 ½ “ X 11” copy paper, white and any color
• Office supplies (scissors, tape, pens, black & red
sharpies, etc.)
• Large plastic watering cans
• Paper Towels
• Gallon Sized Ziplocked Bags
• Play Pens/Dog & Cat Beds/Baby Gates
Pictured left to right: Back row: Alyssa Willis, Bella Cantone, Alexina
Verona, Stefani Ayoteϔio, Rachel Scott, Gabby Champion, Summer Schulte.
Front row: Ally Neal, Ella Ngo, Lauren Martin, Elaina Ingelmo, Audrey Ring
and Edith Garrison.
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Library
News
Children’s Program Schedule for January at
George Memorial Library
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evening option for some activities presented during the
day time. The January schedule is as follows:
• January 12 – Nap Time
• January 26 – Toy Time
ort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library,
1001 Golfview in Richmond, presents a variety of
free children’s programs -- Mother Goose Time, Toddler
Time, Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, and AfterSchool Breaks -- every month. These programs are free
and open to the public.
The After-School Break -- crafts, movies, stories, and
more for school-aged children in grades 1 through 5 -takes place on the 3rd Thursday, beginning at 4:00 pm.
The program on January 19 will be “Cool Crafts.” Enjoy a
winter-themed craft activity.
Mother Goose Time, which takes place on Tuesdays
at 11:00 am, provides caregiver/infant activities and
songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers,
from age 1 month to 12 months. The January schedule of
Mother Goose Time activities is as follows:
• January 3 – New Year
• January 10 – Nap Time
• January 17 – Balance
• January 24 – Stack Them Up
• January 31 – Oh, How Pretty
The Teen Programs, which are designed for youth in
grades 6-8, take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays,
beginning at 6:00 pm. The January schedule is as follows:
• January 4 – Movie Night
• January 18 – Karaoke Night
For more information, call the Library’s Public
Information Of ice at 281-341-2677.
Toddler Time -- Thursdays at 10:00 am -- offers
caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older
babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. The January
schedule of Toddler Time activities is as follows:
• January 5 – Celebrate the New Year
• January 12 – Nap Time
• January 19 – Penguins
• January 26 – Toy Time
Pre-school children, 3 to 6 years of age, will enjoy
Story Time, where they hear stories, watch movies, and
participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning
at 10:00 am each Wednesday and Saturday. The January
schedule is as follows:
• January 4 and 7 – Celebrate the New Year
• January 11 and 14 – Nap Time
• January 18 and 21 – Penguins
• January 25 and 28 – Toy Time
Kinder Korner -- a time for kindergartners to enjoy
stories, movies, crafts and other activities -- takes place
on the 1st Thursday, beginning at 4:00 pm. The Kinder
Korner program on January 5 will be “Celebrate the New
Year.”
Pajama Night Story Time -- which takes place on the
2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 pm -- gives families an
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Library
Libraries Announce Addition
of Family Reading Club
This Winter
Free “ACT”
Practice Test at
George Memorial Library
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Admissions will conduct a free practice ACT® test at
Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, on
Saturday, January 7, from 10:00 am to 2:15 pm, in Room
2B of the library, which is located at 1001 Golfview in
Richmond. A follow-up strategy session will take place on
Saturday, January 14, from 10:00 -11:00 am, in Room 2B.
Students will take the practice test during the first
session, and will review their scores and learn strategy
tips to increase their future scores at the second session.
The test takes just over 4 hours, including administration
instructions and breaks. Actual testing time is 2 hours and
55 minutes. Students are encouraged to bring #2 pencils;
calculators are allowed as long as they are not TI-89s.
Used by U.S. colleges to determine admissions and to award
scholarships and grants, the ACT® test assesses high
school students’ general educational development and
their ability to complete college-level work. The multiplechoice test covers five skill areas: English, mathematics,
reading, science, and writing.
The sessions are free, but seating is limited and
reservations are required. To register online at the library’s
website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,”
select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program.
Participants may also register by calling the library at 281341-2604, or by visiting the library.
he popularity of Fort Bend County Libraries’ Summer Reading
Clubs for children, teens, and adults has inspired the library
system to add a similar program for families during the winter
season. The Family Reading Club will begin on Saturday, January
21, and will continue for six weeks through March 3, at all branches
in the Fort Bend County library system.
This six-week program is designed to encourage families to
read, learn, and have fun together. All Fort Bend County families
are eligible to participate.
“The best way to help children learn new words and to build a
larger vocabulary is to talk and read with them,” says Susan King,
Coordinator of Youth Services for the library system. “Children
hear more new words when you read books to them.”
Families who read 36 books or 6 hours – 6 books per week
or 60 minutes per week – will be entered into a drawing for a $50
dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each branch
library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 5.
A single registration is required for each participating family.
An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the family online
by going to the library’s website (http://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us)
and clicking on the “Family Reading Club Sign-Up” image, which
will become available January 20. Families may also register at
one of the libraries in the Fort Bend County library system. Upon
registering, families will then have their own online page on which
to record their books or reading time.
There is no charge to join the Family Reading Club. The program
is sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries and the Friends of the
Library organizations that support the county library system.
For more information, call the library’s Public Information
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Community News
On the Board’s Agenda...
Campbell Elementary’s
3rd Annual Bunny Hop
(Continued from page 1)
Pool #1 is already in the process of being re-plastered and
the pump/filtering capacity has already been upgraded.
Pool #2, which has been operating at marginal capacity
to accept a large number of swimmers, is being upgraded
and the addition of an amenity at that pool is under
consideration. With the addition of a new pool contractor,
the chemical treatment of all pools is being revised to
provide us with a more reliable and acceptable water
quality. The tennis courts at Recreation Center #1 are being
resurfaced and all the courts are receiving improvements
in fencing and gates.
Some of our residents may have noticed that there was
a change in our Christmas lighting this year: the absence
of the hanging tree lights at the entrances of Greatwood
Parkway and of Sansbury. Although very attractive, we
saved about $20,000 by doing away with these lights.
Next year we will have a new look at our entrances for the
holidays at half the cost paid in previous years.
Many of our residents remember when each
neighborhood had decorations at their entrance. We would
like to bring that back again next year. In July, we will be
asking any resident who is interested to join a Decorations
Committee to see how best to make Greatwood more
festive for the holiday season.
The major increase in our surface water rates has not
only made it necessary to increase our yearly assessments
but has forced reconsideration of many improvements and
amenities that were tentatively planned.
Overall, your Board of Directors and community
volunteers, including your neighborhood Representatives,
are proud of the way that they are maintaining Greatwood.
There is always room for more help and we welcome
constructive criticism as well as positive feedback from our
residents.
(Continued from page 1)
The last two events have been so much fun, and we
hope to continue the tradition with you! Just hop on over to
www.signmeup.com and register today. The registration fee
includes entry to the race and a race shirt designed by one
of our own inspired Campbell students! Please visit www.
campbellpta.org for more details.
Even if you aren’t up for the run, be sure to come out and
cheer on your neighbors and friends and hang out at the post
race festivities. There is something for everyone.
Would your company, or any business you know, be
interested in becoming a sponsor or making a donation?
Are you interested in finding out how contributions can
benefit your company? Think you can volunteer a little
time to help make this event a success? If you said yes to
any of the questions above, please contact Gretchen Yax at
springfunraising@campbellpta.org. We look forward to
seeing you there in your race wear!
Happy New Year to all from the Board!
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If you lose or find a pet, please call Tracey Ranauro at
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School
News
Toy Drive: GRHS Advisory Holiday Service Project:
Thank you, Longhorns!! The Santa Exchange Toys for Kids
program was a great success! Students donated toys to
their advisory classes PAC representative in December.
Your generosity gave a wonderful holiday to children in our
area. Longhorns truly do have big hearts!
Volunteers:
If you are interested in volunteering at George Ranch High
School, please contact Lisa Watson at lisawith3@comcast.
net or www.grhspto.org
Important Dates to Remember
January 3
Classes Resume
January 16
Dr. Martin Luther King Day - No School
February 7
Math LRA Grades 9-11
February 8
Science LRA Grades 9-11
February 9
Social Studies LRA Grades 9-11
February 20
No School
March 7
TAKS ELA Grades 10th and 11th
March 12-16
Spring Break
March 23
Longhorn Golf Tournament
March 26
STAAR Eng 1 Writing EOC Day 1 9th grade
March 27
STAAR Eng 1 Reading EOC Day 2 9th grade
NEED INFORMATION ABOUT
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Happy New Year!
Welcome back Longhorns! We hope you all
had a restful Holiday. The GRHS PTO is busy
planning events for 2012.
GRHS PTO Golf Tournament:
Mark your calendars. The 2nd annual
Longhorn Golf Tournament is March
23rd. Gather a group of friends and sign
up for a fun day at Greatwood Golf Club.
For more information please contact Julie
Janer - taxdaytwins@gmail.com or visit
www.grhspto.org and look under the
events tab.
ATTENTION
George Ranch High School Parents
Fort Bend Young Life
Common Threads Clothing Drive:
GRHS PTO was proud to sponsor a two-day clothing drive
to benefit our fellow LCISD teens in need. The Lamar CISD
clothing recycling program’s supply was extremely low, so
Longhorns helped out before the colder temps set in.
would like to start a new
George Ranch Young Life Club.
If interested please call/email:
Items were dropped off at the main entrance of the school
between the hours of 7:30am-8:30am on Thursday,
November 10 and Friday, November 11.
Norma
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or the Young Life office at:
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School
News
Antoinette Reading
Junior High News
ARJH UPCOMING EVENT CALENDAR
Please see the ARJH website calendar http://legacy.lcisd.
org/schools/JuniorHighSchools/ReadingJuniorHighSchool/
for school holidays and related events.
You can also check for updates on the PTO website at www.
readingpto.org.
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School
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Campbell Elementary News
Important Dates to Remember
Campbell Elementary…
You will ind a full list of dates on the Calendars page
of the LCISD Website…
“Get In The Game!”
http://www.lcisd.org/DistrictbrInformation/Calendars/
Click on “New! Of icial LCISD 2011-2012 District Calendar”
Need information about Campbell?
Go to: www.campbellpta.org
Remember to subscribe to receive our newsletter
directly to your inbox every two weeks.
WELCOME BACK COUGARS!
We hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing winter break.
Students are recharged and parents are ready for everything to
get back to normal! There are many exciting things happening at
Campbell this semester, so be on the lookout for announcements
and updates. It is never too late to subscribe to the Campbell
PTA’s electronic newsletter which goes out every two weeks
straight into your inbox. Simply go to www.campbellpta.org
<http://www.campbellpta.org> and click on the “Subscribe”
tab.
January 16
Student / Staff Holiday
January 19
PTA Membership Meeting /
Family Fun Night: SKATE Program
February 20
Student Holiday / Staff Development
February 25
3rd Annual Bunny Hop Fun Run
IT’S TIME TO SKATE!
Don’t miss out on Family Fun Night sponsored by the Campbell
PTA on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Grab a quick bite to eat
from one of several food vendors in the cafeteria starting at 5:30
p.m. At 6:00 p.m., join the PTA for a brief Membership meeting
in the gymnasium followed by an informative program for both
parents and students at 6:30 p.m.
CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY KIDS FOR KINDNESS
Campbell Elementary Kids for Kindness donates $225.00 to the
Snow Drop Foundation. Snowdrop Foundation is dedicated to
assisting patients and families at Texas Children’s Cancer Center
through funding for continued research to eliminate childhood
cancer and scholarships for college bound pediatric cancer
patients and survivors. Thank you, Kevin and Trish Klein, for all
you do to help children ight cancer.
This month, the PTA is presenting an abduction prevention
program called SKATE. Most parents never talk to their children
about the possibility of an abuduction. In an effort to help
educate children and their parents, the Laura Recovery Center
developed the Safe Kids Are Taught Early (SKATE) program.
SKATE is a 45 minute fun illed, interactive, educational, safety
program that concentrates on the lures a predator might use
and steps a child can take to identify and avoid an abduction.
It is designed for children in grades K-5. Don’t miss out on this
important and informative program!
Front Row: Erica Silva, Mimi Chen, Mariah Flores, Janean Silva,
Maylon Adams, Max Van Swol, Matthew Eichelburger, & Liam Boyle.
Middle Row: Audrey Tuttle, Kevin Klein, President of Snow Drop;
Michelle Koerth, Campbell Elementary Principal; Trish Klein,
Executive Director of Snow Drop; Sophie Van Swol, & Landon Light.
Back Row: Kyle Ramirez, Nicholas Heard, Hyatt Hogan, Helen Watson,
Jayden Fagbola, Emma Watson, Gabby Ayiteyϔio, Jacob Wheat, &
Seamus McCloud.
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(281) 343-7180
(281) 343-5101
patrick.ricci@comcast.net
jb-tex@sbcglobal.net
csmith@chipsmithlaw.com
joseph.hovsepian@mustangeng.com
Johntxn@hotmail.com
James.Burger@co.fort-bend.tx.us
GrammyMad@aol.com
susanrozman@juno.com
rulen@aol.com
medrep2066@hotmail.com
(281) 937-7259 (832) 459-7563 jhidore@chevron.com
(281) 937-7137
melissagorman@aol.com
(281) 937-1283
JSBurns@Hal-PC.org
(281) 343-0216
sammbern@att.net
(281) 343-8280 (832) 483-6516
(713) 504-5293
281-343-1757
Representatives
PTurner13@msn.com
rmeckler@swst.com
pblumster@yahoo.com
Glen
Richard Boehck
(281) 343-1966
Alan Young
(281) 343-5909
Patricia Matthews (281) 343-8454
rboehck@boehckmortgage.com
ayoung@redicarpet.com
patty_matthews@hotmail.com
Green
Shirley Cooke
Charles Dulaney
Ann Silver
(281) 343-0988
(281) 545-3939
(281) 545-8542
annied50@aol.com
annsilver1103@gmail.com
Highland Park
Joey Moreland
Kim Castillo
Charles Pearce
(832) 971-0296
(281) 733-5285
(281) 937-0460
Joey.Moreland@suezenergyna.com
kcastillo620@gmail.com
cpearce19@yahoo.com
Landing
Lloyd Ellison
Ken Tyrell
Kate Brewer
(281) 545-8545
LloydEllison@comcast.net
(713) 914-6431 (281) 224-2793 ken_tyrrell@urscorp.com
(281)343-0440
kate@brewer.com
Manor
Tayo Iyiola
(312) 399-0153
tmabs@hotmail.com
Harold Symmonds (281) 545-8446
harold@hsymmonds.com
Gary Walker
(281) 937-0937 (281) 705-2324 g_l_walker@msn.com
Shores
Paul Raymond
Stuart Rimes
(832) 603-2111
(281) 343-5067
Springfield
Bill Murray
Thomas Barry
Scott Schultz
(281) 343-9586 (281) 380-4456 bill.murray@oursite.cc
(832) 886-5274
Tbarry@cdbsoftware.com
(281) 343-7205
sschultz76@gmail.com
Stonebridge
Robert Galloway
James Pressler
Mike Wills
(281)343-0481
(713)253-2863
Dr.raymond01@gmail.com
srimes@comcast.net
macjanum@me.com
jepressler@yahoo.com
mglwills@att.net
Terrace
Doug Foster
Roy Neer
Cindy Schiefen
(281) 937-7243
dougfoster1706@yahoo.com
(281) 343-5121 (713) 299-2101
(281) 343-5999
CindySchiefen@comcast.net
Trails
Richard Vacek
Cecil Williams
Rocky Lane
(281) 545-9868
ravacek@sbcglobal.net
(281) 343-8900 (713) 643-2157 cecil.williams@genesis315.com
(713) 822-8185 (281) 937-1698 RockyLane@RockyLane.com
Tuscany
Jeff Tallas
Robert Daigle
Donna Molho
(713) 444-6137
info@daiglecs.com
j.molho@comcast.net
Village
Jim LeMaire
Zac Pittinger
Erich Zenk
(281) 545-9231
(281)343-7419
(281) 343-0242
jrlemairejr@comcast.net
zpittinger@gmail.com
evzenk525@att.net
Vistas
Bobby Bresky
W. Jean Garrison
(281) 702-7073
Bresky00@aol.com
(281) 937-9558 (281) 536-4832 Jean4Golf@yahoo.com
Woodcreek
Linda Scott
Carrie Surratt
William Robinson
(281) 343-9690
(281) 343-1948
(281) 343-1058
Ljoyce@tbredtech.com
Bartmans@aol.com
wcrobinson1@comcast.net
Woodhaven
Chris Legrand
Doug Jasek
(281) 682-0597
(281) 545-1931
clegrand@opportune.com
d_jasek@sbcglobal.net
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Permit #206
Ofϔicial publication of
Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
550 Julie Rivers Dr., Suite 310
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Happy 2012!
Important Numbers
I seem to always start the year wondering what happened to the last
year, and this year seems to be no exception.
Management Company
Houston Community Management Services........800.568.6807 or 832.864.1200
LeJean Grif in, Property Manager ...................... 832-864-1228 - Fax: 281-218-7018
Email ............................................................................................................. lejean@houcomm.com
Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.……832-864-1228…..Email: danal@houcomm.com
Rhonda Sundberg, Asst. Property Mgr. ........................................................281-545-1134
Email ................................................................................................... rsundberg@houcomm.com
Accounting ................................ 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054
I count my blessings for all the things that came my way last year…and
am looking forward to this year with great expectations.
Rhonda Sundberg………………281-545-1134…..Email:rsundberg@houcomm.com
David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - greatwood@pamelaprinting.com
I hope that this new year will ind all of you counting your blessings and
full of hope and bright things for the future!
Dickinson Elementary ............................................................................................ 832.223.1400
Lamar School Board Representative - Julie Thompson ....................... 281.343.1259
Campbell Elementary.............................................................................................. 832.223.1300
Antoinette Reading Junior High ........................................................................ 832-223-4400
George Ranch High School ................................................................................... 832-223-4200
Texas Park & Wildlife.................................................................................... 281.931.6471
Ft. Bend Animal Control ............................................................................. 281.342.1512
And, thank you for letting us be
a part of your neighborhood.
Emergency/Crimes in Progress .............................................................................................. 911
Non-Emergency.......................................................................................................... 281.341.4665
Information/General Info ..................................................................................... 281.341.4704
Crime Prevention Unit ............................................................................................ 281.341.4618
Constable Precinct 1 ................................................................................................ 281.341.4536
House Watch ................................................................................................................ 281.341.4536
- David Smith
For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or to
Obtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys Contact
Newsletter - Pamela Printing Co.
2012 will mark two milestones in my life. My oldest son is graduating
from High School and will be college bound, and my youngest son will
turn 16 and be driving.
School District
Police • Ft Bend Sheriff
MUD and LID Directors & Meeting Times
Meeting dates and times listed in bold italics
Below is the list of the men and women, in our community,
who presently serve on the Boards of our MUD and LID.
Fire Department, Sugar Land
Emergency........................................................................................................................................... 911
Non-Emergency.......................................................................................................... 281.491.0852
Ambulance
EMS-Emergency (Life Threatening) ..................................................................................... 911
Southwest Water (Water/Sewer)
Customer Service • Service & Emergency ................................................... 713.405.1750
Storm Water Illegal Dumping
Storm Water Solutions ......................................................................... www.cleanbayous.org
Waste Management
Best Trash ...................................................................................................................... 281.313.2378
HOLIDAYS: If your regular pick-up falls on a holiday (NEW YEAR’S DAY, MEMORIAL
DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY), pick up
will be made on the next regularly scheduled pick-up day.
Post Ofϐice
Sugar Land..................................................................................................................... 800.275.8777
Library
George Memorial Library ..................................................................................... 281.342.4455
CenterPoint ............................................................................................................. 713.207.2222
Reliant Energy...................................................................................................... 713.488.5800
(7:00am to 9:00pm Monday-Friday)
CenterPoint
Entergy/Entex (Natural Gas) .......................................... 713.659.2111 • 281.342.6665
Southwestern Bell
Connect/Disconnect ................................................................................................ 800.464.7928
Comcast Cable
FORT BEND COUNTY LID No. 11:
4th Tuesday of every month - 2:30pm
Ron McCann, President
Jared Jameson, Secretary/
Assistant Vice President
Michael E. Stone, Vice President/
Assistant Secretary
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 109:
4th Thursday of every month - 8:30am
James A. Kidda, President
David Brittain, Vice President
Bobby E. Rich, Secretary
Mark E. Johnson, Assistant Secretary
Jackie Lawrence, Assistant Vice President
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 106:
3rd Thursday of every month - 5:00pm
Matthew Schulte, President
Stanton Nowak, Vice President
Larry Shultz, Assistant Vice President
Justin Ring, Secretary
Stuart Rimes, Assistant Secretary
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 117:
1st Monday of every month - 4:30pm
Jason Kelly, President
Christina Vasquez, Vice President
Terri Edwards, Assistant Vice President
Michael T. O’Neal, Secretary
Ann Cantu, Assistant Secretary
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 108:
4th Wednesday of every month - 5:00pm
Roberta Terrell, President
Bobbie L. Fontenot, Vice President
Jennifer Dewey, Assistant Vice President
Arthur W. Olson, Secretary
Christopher B. Argo, Assistant Secretary
All meetings are held at
Professional Project Management Services
19875 Southwest Freeway, Suite 270
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Check the MUD website at:
www.greatwooddistricts.com
For meeting dates and times.
Meeting Dates subject to change with holidays
Billing, Sales and Trouble calls .........................................................................713-462-9000
ATT Sales/Billing/Repair (ATT Uverse) .............................. 1-800-286-8313
Golf Club ..................................................................................................................... 281.343.9999
www.greatwooddistricts.com
For Assistance with MUD/LID Matters Contact Southwest Water – 713-405-1750
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