05-2012 - My Greatwood

Greatwood
News
The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
May 2012
Greatwood Night
at Sugar Land Skeeters
June 8th
Game Time: 7:05 pm
Price: $12
What’s Inside
Useful Info............................................ 2
Safety and Security.......................... 3-5
Group and Club News..................... 8-10
Library News................................. 14-15
Community News.......................... 22-32
School News.................................. 34-44
Come out to Constellation Field and have the
chance to participate during in-game promotions
and mingle with fellow Greatwood Residents!
First 100 Tickets purchased will receive a Skeeters
hat!! Tickets can be picked up at the Greatwood
Office at Recreation Center # 2.
Call 281-545-1134
or Email - Nikkole Luna - [email protected]
to reserve your tickets.
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED
NO LATER THAN MAY 15.
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Neighborhood Reps........................... 47
Calendar
5/3.......................................... ACC Meeting
5/8........................ Quarterly Rep Meeting
5/17......................... Glen Annual Meeting
5/17........................ Knoll Annual Meeting
5/24.................................... 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.
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Judy Holy
John Bowen
Harold Symmonds
Kate Brewer
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property, useful information of general
interest and reference information for
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Useful Information
Community Board
Bob Hauck - President
281-937-0805
[email protected]
Robert Thompson - Vice President
713-402-8951
[email protected]
Judy Holy - Secretary
281-343-7097
[email protected]
Bob Farr - Treasurer
281-9372-9107
[email protected]
Jack Molho - Director
281-343-5819
[email protected]
Street Lights Out?
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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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
LeJean Grifϐin, Property Mgr.
Phone: 832-864-1228
Fax: 281-218-7018
email: [email protected]
Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.
Phone: 832-864-1277
Fax: 281-218-6973
email: [email protected]
Nikkole Luna, On Site Mgr.
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281-218-6973
email: [email protected]
For Recreation Room Rentals
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
Texas Aquatic Enterprises
713-416-5161
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 the Greatwood Of ice at:
281-545-1134.
[email protected]
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
On the Board’s Agenda
Constable’s Bulletin
By Constable A.J. Dorr
Y
our Current Board of Directors has done it’s best to
balance the use of the most popular of Greatwood
amenities - the Pools. We have considered the requirements
and requests of our two (200) member swim teams and
have tried to balance what we feel is a fair use of the aquatic
facilities with the desires and requirements of our residents who we realize are paying the bills. Realizing that Greatwood
only has one aquatic facility, Pool #1, capable of supporting
the stringent bather load of competitive swim teams; we
have allocated the use of that facility to maximize its use with
the intention of satisfying everyone.
Briefly, in concert with our 2012 contracted
professionally qualified Pool Management Company, Texas
Aquatic Services; we have re-evaluated the Greatwood Pool’s
capabilities and have determined, for technical reasons, that
Pool #2 cannot be used for high population swim team use.
In that Greatwood desires to support two (200) member
swim teams we made the decision that both teams must use
the single Pool #1 available for their operations. This meant
that the practice schedules and competitive meets had to be
accommodated.
To make this accommodation during the Swim Team
season, through July 13, 2012; we allocated the available
time in Pool#1 as follows:
T
he month of May is probably one of the busiest months
of the year. It is time to plan those vacations and trips,
plan for childcare for the summer, and wrap up the school
year with the end-of-year events. With all of this, you must
continue to be alert to security and safety. It is also important
to get out and exercise your right to vote. Currently, there is
a strong possibility that there will be only one voting place in
Greatwood. That place will be Dickinson Elementary School.
To keep up with the latest info on polling places, go to the
Constable’s website in www.fortbendcountygov.com. Go to
quick links, click Constables in the drop down. After you do
that, there will be a drop down with Precinct 1 in the upper
left side box. Click on Precinct 1, this will bring you to our
website. Here you will be informed about early voting dates
and locations.
We know that there will be children old enough to stay at
home while parents are away at work. In any case, it is a good
practice to leave a list of contact numbers on the refrigerator.
If an emergency arises and a contact is needed by emergency
responders, this is where we look first. Teach your children
how to answer the phone, and what not to say to the caller.
Further, these instructions should carry over when a stranger
comes to the door. The biggest mistake children make is to
say, “My parents are not here.” For adults, they may say, “My
(your significant other) is not at home, can you come back
later?” The next question is followed up by “What time will
they be home?” One good way to teach some of these practices
is to rehearse the phone call or knock at the door situations
with them, make the corrections as needed until they have the
best understanding, and you both are confident about how to
respond. In any questionable situation, be sure that they know
where the contact list should be. Having a close by neighbor’s
phone number will be a good number for the list.
Caller ID “spoofing” is another scheme. You check your
caller ID to see who is calling. There it is: your bank name or
one of your favorite credit/bank card companies. The caller
isn’t the person or company who’s calling. This is generally
how it works: Caller ID spoofers log onto one or several
websites, create an account by paying a small fee, and enter
a name and number they want to pretend to be calling from,
that is either a bank or major credit card company. The phone
network then displays that information on a recipient’s caller
ID. In any situation, when you get calls over the phone, from
a person claiming to be from a financial institution, hang up.
Call your bank or credit card representative and let them know
what just happened.
Be sure to go online at www.fortbendcountygov.com to
sign up for the House Watch program for those well deserved
and needed vacations this summer. You may call our office if
you have any questions or do not have access to the web at
281-341-4635, M-F, 8AM- 5PM.
Have a great summer, be safe.
Monday: Swim Meets (both teams alternating weeks)
Tuesday: Pool closed for maintenance
Wednesday: Swim Team Activity - Pool Closed
Thursday: Swim Team activity
7:00AM - 10:30AM and 4:00PM - 7:30PM
Open for Resident use: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday: Swim Team activity
7:00AM - 10:30AM and 4:00PM - 7:30PM
Open for Resident use: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: Resident use only
We sincerely hope that everyone will support both our
swim teams and our decision to allocate the pool use as we
have proposed.
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Safety and Security News
Neighborhood Incident Statistics - March 2012
SECTION
Arbor
Bend
Brazos Bend
Brooksmill
Charleston
Crossing
Enclave
Estates
Exec. Towers
Fairway Vista
Fairview
Forest
Glen
Green
Highland Park
Knoll
Lakecrest
Lakeside
Landing
Manor
Shores
Springϐield
Stonebridge
Terrace
Trails
Tuscany
Village
Vista of GW
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
Total:
Subtotal:
Total From
Worksheet:
TOTAL ALL CALLS:
CITATIONS
WARNINGS
ALARM
PROWLER/SUSP
ACT
BURGLARY
THEFT
2
HOUSE
WATCHES
31
16
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
19
34
1
23
7
28
21
21
17
37
4
5
4
1
4
6
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
6
8
2
2
1
3
2
9
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
35
3
62
103
1
4
6
41
19
32
9
30
1
1
1
1
63
34
702
2
790
1492
45
71
5
1
602
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Group and Club
News
Greatwood Activity Directory
International Social Group
If you would like to list your Greatwood group
please send a notice in WORD to
[email protected]
T
he International Social Group for Adults (ISGA) recently enjoyed
several events including a jazz performance at the Wortham
Center and a Spring Fling with an Italian food theme. Members
enjoyed socializing with all types of refreshments at the Caseys’
and they also played games for prizes. Among some of the countries
represented were Australia, Ireland, Taiwan, Argentina, Sweden and
France. That event was followed later with a Celebration of Life
social, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. If you are interested
in becoming a member of the ISGA, you are welcome to contact the
coordinator/founder, Vicki Latham. “Lives based on having are less
free than lives based on doing or being.”
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!
Angela Cowen ......832.606.4714
Karen Hopper ......281.443.7600
Jean Rich ................281.343.8937
Christmas Light Decorating Contest
Shelly Buechner ..281.650.4618
[email protected]
International Social Group for Adults:
ISGA members attending the Spring Fling and Italian food social were (l
to r) Bob & Vicki Latham, Tim & Olga Casey, Jim Shearer, Cheryl White,
Antony Wu, Tanya Shearer, Fred and Carey Gulliksen.
The International Social Group for Adults (ISGA) is a
Greatwood couple’s social group open to all Greatwood
residents. This is a way to meet neighbors of all
nationalities and learn about their cultures in a social
setting. If you’d like to become a member, contact:
The Ladybugs
R
ecently, the Ladybugs had a fun time cheering up residents at
the Hampton Meadows Place Oasis. If the Ladybugs have any
special talents such as singing, playing an instrument or reciting
poetry, they love to share these talents with the residents whom they
visit. The Ladybugs also socialize as a group and recently enjoyed a
fun lunch at Razoo’s Restaurant in the Fountains. In addition, they
visited the residents at the Caring People Society during the Easter
holiday. The Ladybugs encourage you to donate sugar-free candies,
cookies and chips in individual packs, magazines, prizes for games
and toiletries since the Ladybugs are always in need of supplies
during the year. For more information, contact the coordinator/
founder, Vicki Latham. “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from
the human face.”
Vicki Latham .......281-384-4006
.............. [email protected]
The Ladybugs:
The Ladybugs are a service/social group of Greatwood
women who contribute their time and talents to
several local charities in the area. If you’d like to
become a member, contact:
Vicki Latham .......281-384-4006
.............. [email protected]
Parent’s of UT Students:
Rose Ford ...............281.343.7172
......................... [email protected]
Greatwood MOMS Club - West and East:
www.momsclubsugarland.org
Moms In Prayer:
Sharon Boehm ....281-343-9280
[email protected]
(Left to Right) Ladybugs Jaclyn Jones, Amy Smith, Kat Reynolds, Olga
Casey and Vicki Latham enjoyed cheering up the elderly Alzheimer
residents at Hampton Meadows Place Oasis with goodies, magazines,
games and prizes.
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Group and Club News
Girl Scout Thinking Day
T
roop 29170 celebrates Girl Scout Thinking Day by hosting
Mexico at their booth at the River Rose Thinking Day Event.
Each year on February 22 girls participate in activities
and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. World Thinking
Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international
friendships, but is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA
is part of a global community - one of nearly 150 countries
with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
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Group and Club
News
Greatwood Geysers
Swim Team Ready for 2012!
Greatwood Gators
20th Anniversary
C
ongratulations to the Greatwood Geysers Swim Team
for advancing to Division 2!! Coach Derek Zerber will be
getting the team conditioned this month so they are ready to
swim against the other teams in the division: New Territory
Torpedoes, Meadows, and First Colony Gators.
This season the Geysers will transition to Pool #1 for
practices and home meets. We will be practicing at Pool
#2 during the month of May. However, on June 1st we will
move over to Pool #1. Practices will be held in the afternoon
throughout the season.
Below are a list of important dates and locations:
Tryouts
Practice Begins
Full Refund - Deadline
75% Refund - Deadline
Parent Meeting (Mandatory)
Picture Day
Mock Meet
1st Meet (Home vs First Colony)
Date
Location
May 3 & 4
May 7
May 11
May 18
May 29
May 29
May 30
June 4
Pool #2
Pool #2 (during May)
T
he Greatwood Gators are proud to announce their 2012
coaching staff. Returning this year as Head Coach is
Emily Floyd along with Trent Thome as Assistant Head Coach.
Completing the coaching staff are Coach Kelsey Novosad, Coach
Jordan Hunter, and Coach Tori Dernehl. All of the Gators Coaches
are former Lamar CHS All State Swimmers and all are former or
current Gators All Stars.
We invite you to come out to one of our meets and enjoy an
afternoon of exciting swimming cheering on your Greatwood
Gators! Following is the schedule for the Gators meets this season:
May 31
Thurs.
June 4
5:00 pm
Practice Meet
Mon.
4:30 pm
Away vs. Maplewood
June 11 Mon.
4:30 pm
Home vs. New Territory
June 18 Mon.
4:30 pm
Home vs. Sweetwater
June 25 Mon.
4:30 pm
Home vs. Maplewood
July 2
Mon.
4:30 pm
Away vs. New Territory
The Geysers are always looking for local businesses to
support their efforts by sponsoring the team. If you, or someone
you know, own a business and would like to contribute to the
Geysers, please contact Tarina Sheridan at tlsheridan2@yahoo.
com.
For current news on the Greatwood Geysers, friend us on
Facebook or go to www.greatwoodgeysers.org.
July 9
Mon.
4:30 pm
Away vs. Sweetwater
July 12
Thurs.
7:00 am
10 & Under Prelims at New Territory
July 12
Thurs.
4:30 pm
11 & Older Prelims at New Territory
July 14
Sat.
7:00 am
Div 1 Finals Championship Meet
at Greatwood
July 17
Tues.
TBA
All Stars at Don Cook Natatorium
SWIM MEET SCHEDULE
• June 4th
Home meet vs First Colony
In addition, the Gators are looking for sponsors for this
wonderful team of swimmers. If you or anyone you know would
like to sponsor the Gators this season, please have them contact
Kim Keast at [email protected].
Thank you to the Greatwood community for your continued
support and participation with the Greatwood Gators Swim Team.
We are looking forward to a fun filled 20th Anniversary season!
You can find more information about the Greatwood Gators at
www.greatwoodgators.org.
Pool #1
Pool #1
Pool #1
Pool #1
• June 11th
Away meet vs New Territory
• June 18th
Away meet vs Meadows
• June 25th
Away meet vs. First Colony
• July 2nd
Home meet vs. New Territory
• July 9th
Home meet vs. Meadows
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Library
News
Join Fort Bend
County Libraries’
2012 Texas Summer
Reading Club For Children
Exciting Plans Underway
For Fort Bend County
Libraries’ Teen Summer
Reading Club 2012
R
“T.S.I.: Realm of the Unknown” is the theme for this
summer’s Young Adult Reading Club for Teens, which
begins Tuesday, May 29, at all Fort Bend County Libraries
locations. Exciting free activities – from game days and
movie nights to cookie decorating and scrapbooking
classes – are being planned, while area teens discover the
wonders of the world that can be found between the pages
of a book!
Teens are encouraged to read as many books as they
can, and they will earn rewards based on the total number
of hours they spend reading or the number of readingrelated activities they complete. The reading activities
may include watching a movie based on a book, attending
a teen library program, or making a bookmark or poster
based on a book. Listening to audio books and reading
magazines and newspapers may also be counted.
Participants may register at any Fort Bend County
library, or they may register online by going to the FBCL
website (http://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on
the “Teen SRC Sign-Up” image. Once the online registration
form has been completed, the teens will then have their
own online page on which to record their hours and
activities.
For the irst ive activities completed, each teen will
receive a bookmark. The rewards continue with a key light
for 10 activities, a draw-string backpack for 15 activities,
and a reading trophy for the irst 20 books read. Reading
rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. The
last day to pick up awards is August 25.
Weekly drawings for gift cards from area stores –
donated by the library Friends organizations -- will also
take place at each branch library. In addition, the names
of participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25gift card that will be awarded to several lucky readers
completing 20 activities or more, in a drawing scheduled
in August at each library location.
There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Club, and
it is open to all teens, regardless of the county of residence.
The program is sponsored by the Texas State Library, Fort
Bend County Libraries, and the Friends organizations that
support the county library system.
For more information, call the library’s Public
Information Of ice at 281-341-2677 or the library branch
nearest you.
egistration for the 2012 Texas Summer Reading Club (SRC)
will begin on Tuesday, May 29, and continue through July 28,
at all Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) locations. Children from
infancy to early teens are invited to come to the library to read a
lot of great books, see some exciting programs, and join in some
fun activities to kick off a great summer!
This year marks the 54th Anniversary of the Texas Summer
Reading Club for children. The theme for this year is “Get a Clue…
at the Library!” Children are encouraged to read as many books
as they can and they will earn rewards based on the total number
they read or have read to them, or on the total number of hours
they spend reading.
“Research shows that children who are read to from an early
age have a larger vocabulary and better language skills when they
start school. They also have a greater interest in books,” says Susan
King, Coordinator of Youth Services at Fort Bend County Libraries.
“Children who want to have books read to them are more likely to
want to learn to read. You can give your child a life-long advantage
if you start now to develop a love for books and reading. Children
who are good readers are usually the most successful learners.
That’s why we invite parents to enroll their children, as young as
possible, in the Summer Reading Club. Reading is a good habit to
start!”
Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or
they may register online by going to the FBCL website (http://
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Youth SRC Sign-Up”
image, which will become available May 29.
Upon registering, participants will then have their own
online page on which to record their books. Reading rewards can
be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. For the irst ive books
read, the child will receive a bookmark. The rewards continue
with a pencil for 10 books, a certi icate for 15 books, and a reading
trophy for the irst 20 books read. For every 20 books read, the
participant’s name will also be written on a paper dinosaur to be
displayed in that branch library. The last day to pick up awards is
August 25.
Young patrons are also invited to register to win plush
book-characters that will be given away in weekly drawings. In
addition, the names of participants will be entered into a drawing
for gift cards from area stores -- donated by the library Friends
organizations -- that will be awarded to several lucky readers
of 20 books or more, in a drawing scheduled in August at each
library location.
There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Club, and
it is open to all children, regardless of the county of residence.
The program is sponsored by the Texas State Library, Fort Bend
County Libraries, and the Friends organizations that support the
county library system.
For more information, call the library’s Public Information
Of ice at 281-341-2677 or the library branch nearest you.
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Library
News
Learn About Japanese
Culture Through Kimonos
at University Branch
Library
I
n recognition of Asian-Paci ic American Heritage Month in
May, Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library
will present a program on the culture and tradition of Japan and
the kimono on Saturday, May 26, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the
Large Meeting Room of the library, located at 14010 University
Blvd in Sugar Land on the UH campus.
In the program, “Let’s Talk: Japanese Culture and Kimonos,”
Christina Banta will discuss some of the traditions of the
Japanese culture, with special focus on the kimono. Learn
about the history of kimonos, including what they are and
how to wear them. Banta will also discuss Japanese dance,
calligraphy, and the geisha.
Banta has collected kimonos since 1998, and she later lived
and worked in Japan for nearly ive years. She currently works
as a middle-school teacher in Houston, and continues to study
Japanese dance.
The program is free and open to the public. For more
information, call the branch library at 281-633-5100 or the
library’s Public Information Of ice at 281-341-2677.
With summer just around the corner,
Greatwood Golf Club
Learn How to Make Kanzashi
~ Japanese Hair Ornaments ~
at University Branch
Library
will once again host
Junior Golf Summer Camps
Instruction will be with Greatwood G.C.
teaching pro Ross Bartschy.
I
n recognition of Asian-Paci ic American Heritage Month in
May, Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library
will present “Kanzashi Flower Workshop,” a program on Japanese
kanzashi hair ornaments, on Thursday, May 24, beginning at
7:00 pm, in the Small Meeting Room of the library, located at
14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land on the UH campus.
The program is presented by Rebecca Rios, a library staff
member whose interest in Japanese culture led her to study
geisha for many years. She taught herself how create kanzashi
– the hair ornaments worn by geisha -- and began making them
two years ago, using various materials.
In this program, Rios will discuss the history and different
types of kanzashi, which were often thought to ward off evil
spirits. She will provide step-by-step instructions on making
kanzashi by folding fabric into beautiful creations that can be
worn in the hair.
The program is free and open to the public. For more
information, call the branch library at 281-238-2900.
The following are dates and times for each Group:
Ages 10 and under: Tues. June 26 - Fri. June 29
8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Ages 11 - 14 yrs.: Tues. July 10 - Fri. July 13
8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Ages 15 - 18 yrs.: Mon. July 23 - Thur. July 26
8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Junior Club Tournament will be Friday,
July 27, 2012 Beginning at 7:30a.m.
All registration forms and information sheets will
be in the Pro Shop starting April 15, 2012.
(Early Registration discount available thru May 15)
For any further information, please call
Ross Bartschy at 281.841.5543
Thank you
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Community News
Greatwood
Election Results
Greatwood Pools
D
ue to the size of Pool #2 and water quality issues
experienced in the past, both Gators and Geyser swim
teams will utilize Pool #1 for all practices and meets. In
addition, by combining team usage to Pool #1, now Pool #2
will have a more consistent daily schedule and better water
quality. Residents will have the same access to community
assets as in the past, just on a different schedule.
The HOA has spent more than $77K on pool maintenance
and upgrades. The new pool management company is
working very hard to accommodate resident needs, HOA
requests, and water quality issues. We feel very confident
that these changes will benefit all residents.
O
n, Tuesday, March 20, 2012 Greatwood’s Neighborhood
Representatives voted to fill the two open positions
on the HOA Board. Twenty-two of Greatwood’s twentynine neighborhoods were represented at this election.
Congratulations to Jack Molho and Bob Farr
who were elected to serve for the next
two years as Board Directors.
Eco-Explorers
2012 Summer Program
Series for Children
V
olunteers and staff announce this year’s schedule for
the 2012 summer youth program tailored to children
ages 3-14. Eco-Explorers Tadpoles (ages 3-7) will meet most
Tuesdays starting June 5 - July 31, from 9:30 - 11:00 am. EcoExplorers for children ages 7 - 14 will meet each Thursday
starting June 14 - July 26, from 9:30-11:30. Both programs
will include explorations of a specific topic with indoor and
outdoor activities including games, crafts, songs, and snacks.
Sessions for Tadpoles will consist of Working Together
(ecosystems), Billions of Bugs, Seed Search, To Eat and Be
Eaten, Wetland Wonders and Our Feathered Friends.
Eco-Explorers sessions will consist of High-Tech
Scavenger Hunt (geocaching), Mysteries of Water, MicroMonsters (pond life), Reptile Relatives, Flying Wild and
Mammal Match.
Pre-registration is required with a limit of 25 participants
for each session. Participants will be asked for a $2 donation
for each session or $10 to reserve a spot for all 6 sessions.
Donations benefit the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer
Organization. Program donation is in addition to normal park
entrance fees: children ages 12 and under are free; anyone
age 13 and up, $7 per person. Ask about the Texas State Parks
annual pass.
For detailed descriptions of each session, registration
information and other park information visit www.
brazosbend.org <http://www.brazosbend.org/>
Brazos Bend State Park is a 5,000-acre parcel of public
land southwest of Houston that is managed by Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department to conserve natural and
cultural resources, provide recreational and educational
opportunities, and foster an understanding of the diversity
of Texas’ lands and heritage for all generations.
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Community News
2012 Greatwood Pool Schedule
Pool 1
Pool 2
Pre-Season (May 5th - May 31st)
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pre-Season (May 5th - May 27th)
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Memorial Day (Monday, May 28th)
Monday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Memorial Day (Monday, May 28th)
Monday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Summer Season
(Part time hours June 1st - July 13th)
Monday
Closed for Swim Meets
Closed for cleaning and maintenance
Tuesday
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Summer Season
(Full time hours June 1st - August 26th)
Closed for cleaning and maintenance
Monday
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Summer Season
(Full time hours July 14th - August 26th)
Monday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed for cleaning and maintenance
Tuesday
Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Post-Season (September 1st - September 30th)
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd)
Monday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pool 3
Post-Season (September 1st - September 30th)
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pre-Season (May 5th - May 27th)
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd)
Monday
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Memorial Day (Monday, May 28th)
Monday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
*This pool will be used by both Swim Teams during the week until mid July*
Summer Season
(Full time hours June 1st - August 26th)
Monday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closed for cleaning and maintenance
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pool 2 - Adult Swim
Summer Season
(Full time hours June 1st - August 26th)
Monday
Closed for cleaning and maintenance
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Friday
Closed
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sunday
Closed
4th of July (Wednesday, July 4th)
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Post-Season (September 1st - September 30th)
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pool Parties or Swim Lessons
Please call Texas Aquatic Enterprises
at 713-416-5161
Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd)
Monday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Community News
Keeping Your
Neighborhood Beautiful
FREE ESTIMATES! WE DO ALL THE WORK! WE RECYCLE!
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W
ith the onset of warm weather, some residents take
their boats, campers and other recreational vehicles
out of storage and park them in their driveway or on the
street in front of their home.
If these boats or vehicles are there for a day or two,
enabling the owner to clean them up, this is not a problem,
but some of our residents feel that their driveway is a
permanent or seasonal storage place.
It is not.
Some of our neighbors also have cars parked in violation
of our Protective Covenants.
Our Protective Covenants are very clear on these
matters.
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Article X11 – Section 2 (b) page 36 states:
Commercial vehicles, vehicles with commercial writing
on their exteriors, vehicles primarily used or designed for
commercial purposes, tractors, mobile homes, recreational
vehicles, trailers (either with or without wheels), campers,
camper trailers, boats and other watercraft, and boat
trailers shall be parked only in enclosed garages or areas,
if any, designated by the Board or by the Neighborhood
Association, if any, having jurisdiction over parking areas
within a particular Neighborhood. Stored vehicles and
vehicles which are either obviously inoperable or do not
have current operating licenses shall not be permitted on the
properties except within enclosed garages. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, vehicles that become inoperable while on the
Properties must be removed within seventy-two (72) hours
thereof. For purposes of this Section, a vehicle shall be
considered “stored” if it is put up on blocks or covered with
a tarpaulin and remains on blocks or so covered for fourteen
(14) consecutive days without the prior approval of the Board.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, service and delivery vehicles
may be parked in the Properties during daylight hours for
such period of time as is reasonably necessary to provide
service or to make a delivery to a Unit or the Common Areas.
Any vehicle parked in violation of this Section or parking
rules promulgated by the Board may be towed in accordance
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Every resident was given a copy of our Protective
Covenants when they purchased their home. If you can’t
find yours, you can pick up a copy at the Greatwood Office
at Rec. 2. You may also view them on line by going to our
web site at: www.mygreatwood.com. They are under GOHA
Information – Governing Documents.
We are all responsible for keeping our community
looking beautiful. Please do your part in keeping the “Great”
in Greatwood.
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Community News
Lost/Found a Pet? Call Tracey
If you lose or find a pet,
please call Tracey Ranauro at
713-825-7014.
I do not take in animals
but act only as liaison to
reunite pet with owner. I can
provide shelter numbers if
owners can not be located
and lend out crates if
needed.
Happenings at Town Square
www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
Here is a list, available to us at the time of publication,
of the upcoming events at Town Square for March.
Check the web site above for updated information.
Don’t forget your lawn chair.
Friday May 4
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Giving Spirits Concert Series
Enjoy live music in the Plaza
by Rock Candy, playing all
your favorites from the 70’s,
80’s and more and learn more
about a local charity.
Friday May 11
7:30 PM – 9:30 AM
Music in the Plaza
Join us in the Plaza for great
live music!
Saturday May 12
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Movie Under The Moon
Bring your family, friends &
lawn chairs to the Plaza to
enjoy a free Movie Under
the Moon!
Friday May 18
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Music in the Plaza
Join us in the Plaza for great
live music!
Saturday May 19
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
4th Annual Sugar Land BASH
Benefiting Snowdrop
Foundation
Greatwood Finally Has a
New Mailbox!
Wednesday May 23
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sugar Land Superstar
Auditions
Contestants are invited
to the Plaza to sing for 90
seconds without musical
accompaniment in hopes of
being chosen as a finalist for
Sugar Land Superstar!
T
he Post Office waited until the bottom fell out of the old
mailbox but the old eyesore is gone and we have a newly
painted mailbox in front of Rec 1. We thought it was worth
the picture.
Friday May 25
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dancing Under The Stars
With Fred Astaire Dance
Studio instructors.
Saturday May 26
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
5th Annual World Yuanji Day
experience Yuanji Dance
which began one thousand
years ago, during the
Yuan Dynasty.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Thursday
Every Friday
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Fitness in the Plaza
Meet your local farmers
Featuring FREE Boot Camp
and vendors, and pick up
with Jon Hood from Rush
locally grown fresh fruits
Fitness and Zumba with
and vegetables, eggs, cheese,
Abby Dorsey!
honey, and much more!
Boot Camp 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Zumba 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Community News
Pets and Poop
GOT GILLS?
By Judy Holy
If not, David Fullerton, age 17, is offering
swim lessons to people of all skill levels!
S
ummer is here. More people are
walking their dogs and there are
many complaints about the amounts
of poop left along the paths and in
the common areas.
Children, as well as adults,
who are in or around our
playgrounds or in our common
areas, are bound to step in
“something” and with sandals on
most people’s feet, this is really
nasty. There is nothing worse than
getting in the car or coming into the
house with that unmistakable smell on
someone’s shoes.
So, PLEASE, if you walk your dog,
do your neighbors a favor and pick up
after your pet. We’ll all thank you for it.
For those of our residents who are diligent and walk
with a plastic bag, a big THANKS!
Just another way to keep Greatwood great!
David swam with the nationally ranked USA league First Colony
Swim Team for 5+ years and gave swim lessons to kids ages 4 to
13 for the past 2 summers. David can help improve technique in
all 4 strokes and can teach children the basics of how to swim.
If interested please call 281-793-4660 for details.
GRAND PARKWAY
STORAGE CENTER
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Facility Managers
Grand Parkway at New Territory Blvd.
Rental Offices - 8421 Homeward Way
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
[email protected]
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F: 281.240.7574
It is all about the fabulous Lake Pointe
Lifestyle, for the discriminating buyer.
Luxury townhome living in this live/work/play
environment, unique in Sugar Land!
1410 Lake Pointe Parkway
This fabulous 3 story townhome is replete with upscale
amenities, minimum 12 ft ceilings throughout, elevator, wood
floors, spacious open areas, a wonderful professional style
kitchen, two balconies, and a 3 car gar. Plus, walk to the best
restaurants and entertainment in First Colony. Imagine a life with
no outside home maintenance, where you can lock & go without
having to make plans in advance. Add fabulous amenities like
the lake and walking paths, gyms, Whole Foods, Gigi’s cupcakes,
and so much more.
Marta Mohan
713-851-8881
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.MartaMohan.com
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Community News
Sign Placement
S
everal months ago this sign was placed at all
entrances into Greatwood. It is self-explanatory.
This applies to signs placed in our “common areas.”
Please keep our community looking “great” by
complying with our Deed Restrictions.
Some realtors are the biggest offenders. If you
are selling your home, you can certainly have a “For
Sale” sign on your property but your realtor cannot
put Open House signs in the common areas. These
signs will be removed as well as any and all signs
with commercial advertising of any kind.
Signs notifying our residents of a Greatwood
sponsored event, like the Christmas Lighting Contest
or notifications of Neighborhood Meetings, are
allowed with permission from the HOA.
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Dickinson Elementary News
3. Current immunization records
4. Proof of residents (ie: closing papers, utility bill, etc.)
“Planting Seeds for Success…Watch us Bloom”
5. Current report card and withdrawal documents with
current grades from the previous school attended
Congratulations!! We are Exemplary again!!
5th Grade Mother’s Day Tea
If you are a 5th grade mom, PLEASE make plans to attend this
very special event Thursday, May 10 from 8-9am. If you are not
able to attend, send an aunt, grandma or special friend. It is very
hard on the students that do not have a mother figure to honor
at the tea. This will be a highlight of your time at Dickinson.
DON’T MISS IT!
About Dickinson Elementary
Dickinson Elementary, opened in 1993, is an exemplary
school in the Lamar Consolidated ISD. Dickinson is located
in the Greatwood subdivision at 7110 Greatwood Parkway
in Sugar Land, TX. For more information or to contact the
PTO, please visit:
Awards Day
http://www.dickinsonpto.com/.
Parents please make plans to attend our annual grade level
awards ceremonies!
Tuesday, May 29
1st Grade - 12:15 - 1:15
2nd Grade - 1:30 - 2:30
3rd Grade - 8:00 - 9:30
4th Grade - 9:45 - 11:15
Teacher and Volunteer of the Month Awards
February
Ms. Tran - 1st Grade
Jodi Dierks
March
Ms. Hardin - Kindergarten
Laura Kennedy
Wednesday, May 30th
5th Grade - 8:00 - 9:15
Kindergarten - 9:30-10:30 (in their classroom)
DISTRICT AWARDS - Dickinson Elementary
Teacher of the Year: Coach Rice
2012-2013 Dickinson PTO Board
Paraprofessional of the Year: Dianna Cavazos
Announcing our NEW PTO BOARD for 2012 - 2013. These ladies
were voted in at our April 2 PTO meeting:
President: Erika Waldorf
Volunteer of the Year: Marty Dial
5th Grader Bailey Dial’s grandmother Marty volunteers
at Dickinson every Monday, Thursday and Friday
and has already logged in over 400 hours!
We are so thankful for her time and commitment to our school!
VP1: Brenda Thompson
VP2: Michelle Latimer
Treasurer: Cyndi Cook
May is full of Friday fun!
May 4th:
Tax Treasurer: Denise Cummings
RELAYS - come out and support your classroom’s
relay team!
Reporter: April Gunn
Secretary: Karie Prevette
May 11th: Field Day
Volunteer Coordinator: Keren Webb
May 18th: AR SPLASH day! Hurry and make sure to earn all
your points!
We are now looking for volunteers to fill our Committee Chairs
for next year. Please consider taking an open position on the
following committees:
Monster Mash: 2 co-chairs needed
Kindergarten Roundup
We need to prepare for your 2012-2013 kindergartener! The
Kindergarten Roundup will be April 30 through May 4. Early
Kindergarten registration allows for the proper number of
teachers and class sizes to be determined. Registration for all
other grades is also encouraged.
Spring fundraiser
Programs
Tag Sale
To enroll your child in school you must provide the following
information:
Recycling
Pre-register your child online at www.lcisd.org. When you have
completed the registration form, you will receive a confirmation
number. Please bring this number with you along with the
following documents to the school:
Membership
Breakfast with Santa
Please keep in mind that Committee Chairs will have a
committee of volunteers to assist with specified activity.
Please email Jamie Wright at president@ dickinsonpto.com if
you are willing to help us out next year!
1. Original birth certificate
2. Original social security card
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Important Dates to Remember
April 30 - May 4 Kindergarten Round Up
May 1
Free dress for AR
May 3
Kindergarten Reader’s Theater
May 4
Relay Races
May 7
PTO Meeting
May 7-11
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9
Paraprofessional Day
May 10
5th Grade Mother’s Day Tea
May 11
Field Day
May 14
STAAR Parent Information Night
May 18
Splash Day
May 22
Talent Show
May 25
5th Grade Celebration
May 28
Memorial Day - no school
May 29
Awards Day
May 30
Early Release - 12:45
May 31
Early Release
Last Day of School
Report Cards Go Home
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Important Dates to Remember
NEED INFORMATION ABOUT
George Ranch High School
GO TO: WWW.GRHSPTO.ORG
GRHS PTO Golf Tournament:
The 2nd annual Longhorn Golf Tournament was held on
March 23rd. We had a great day of golfing with beautiful
weather. We would like to thank everyone who helped
support this event. You are truly appreciated for all you
do for George Ranch High School.
May 7
9th Grade STAAR Algebra 1
May 9
9th Grade STAAR Biology
May 10
9th Grade STAAR Geometry
May 11
9th Grade STAAR World Geo
Junior Class Formal
May 14
Academic Awards Ceremony 7:00pm
May 16
9th Grade STAAR Algebra 2
May 17
Choir Pop Concert 7:00pm
May 23
Athletic Banquet 6:30pm
May 24
Athletic Physicals
6:00 - 8:00pm at GRHS Field House
May 25
Final Exam
May 28
Memorial Day - No School
May 29-30 Final Exams
We would especially like to thank our sponsors.
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George Ranch High School Parents
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would like to start a new
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If interested please call/email:
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713.894.6065
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or the Young Life office at:
281.313.7636
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ARJH PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
• Garrett & Boyd Orthodontics in Sugar Land have started a
program called “Partners in Education” to assist schools with
the recent budget cuts. They will donate $100 for every new
patient who attends ARJH. The irst check ARJH received was
for $1,000!
• Kumon of Sugar Land-Greatwood: for every ARJH student
that enrolls, Kumon Sugar Land-Greatwood will donate $50
to ARJH. Please be sure to mention that you are an ARJH
student when enrolling.
Antoinette Reading
Junior High News
Kumon of Sugarland- Greatwood, 1135 Crabb River Rd.,
Richmond, TX 77469, Ph: 832-595-8300
• Sterling McCall Lexus will donate $200 to ARJH for every
new or pre-owned Lexus purchased by an ARJH Longhorn
parent, teacher, friend or family member. Just contact Ken
Ward at (281) 658-6016 or [email protected] and let
him know you are an ARJH Longhorn or Longhorn supporter.
Spread the word and help support ARJH.
NO PLACE FOR HATE/BULLY FREE WEEK
Antoinette Reading Junior High in Richmond celebrated its
irst ever “No Place for Hate/Bully Free Week” on March 1923 by taking the bully by the horns. The school counselors
planned several activities for the week, including mix it up at
lunch where students were asked to sit with other students
with the same birthday month, bully free lessons during
advisory, and a contest for students to design an original
T-shirt special to RJH to bring awareness to Bullying and the
long lasting effects it has on students. The winner was 7th
grader Megan Hudson.
THANK YOU FROM ARJH
Dr. Lee Mahlmann’s orthodontic of ice donated over 1500
sharpened pencils to ARJH for students during the STAAR
tests.
COMMON THREADS CLOTHING DRIVE
Going on now until the end of the school year. Your support is
really needed - supplies are very low. Please bring gently used
items to the bin near the ARJH front of ice. Items needed:
LCISD uniform pieces; adult, teen, children clothes (size
4-XXL); new socks and undergarments; new tennis shoes;
coats and jackets; backpacks; school supplies; purses and
belts; infant, toddler, maternity and baby items; graduation
gowns and prom dresses; cash or giftcard donations. For
more information call 832-223-0342 or visit the web page
at lcisd.org.
Below is a photo displaying the t-shirt which reads “Take
charge trample the bullies”.
NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
2012ǧ2013 SCHOOL YEAR
For students entering 7th grade. Please be advised that your
child will be required to obtain these immunizations, if they
have not already done so, BEFORE the irst day of school,
August, 2012. Some physicians have been giving these
immunizations already, so your child may have already had
all of these vaccines.
ARJH SPIRIT NIGHTS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Tell the following restaurants you’re an ARJH supporter
when you dine and they’ll give a percentage back to ARJH
• Pepperoni’s Greatwood (19875 southwest freeway #130)
- every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
• Russo’s New York Pizza Greatwood (6560 Greatwood
Parkway, #900) - every Wednesday
Please be sure that you give us a copy of the most up-to-date
immunization records for your child.
• Zorro’s Mexican Diner (6560 Greatwood Parkway)
- the last Tuesday of every month
All Incoming 7th graders must show proof of: - 4 doses of
Polio (The 4th doses is not required if the 3rd dose was
received on or after the 4th birthday) - 3 doses of Hepatitis
B vaccine - 2 doses of Measles vaccine on or after the irst
birthday (separated by at least 1 month) - 1 dose of Mumps
CHOIR NEWS
Congratulations to the ARJH 6th grade Choir. They received a
Superior rating at contest on April 10.
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OR provide a statement that your child has had the disease
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TEEN HOTLINE
ARJH has been given access to the Crisis Hotline http://
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24/7 peer-to-peer counseling session or referral service, we
encourage you to call this phone number: (713) 529-TEEN
(8336). Students can also use the TEXT service by texting
the word “TEEN” to “78247”. This service enables teens to
discuss their problems non-judgmentally, con identially and
anonymously with other teens or adults trained to address
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• May 11 at 7 p.m.: Theatre II Spring Play
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• May 15 at 7 p.m.: Spring Concert for Honors, Symphonic
and Concert Bands: George Ranch High School Auditorium
• May 17 at 5:30 p.m.: ARJH Talent Show
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• May 28: Memorial Day Holiday - no school
• May 31: Last Day of School
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Chika Iguh, and Greatwood resident, Linda Efejuku. The
team will be competing in the area of Chapter Business
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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.
CAMPBELL LOVES ROOM PARENTS!
The dedicated, energetic and creative people who volunteer
to be room parents help make Campbell great!! Being
a room parent is also a fun way to get to know teachers
and other parents while planning special celebrations and
making a difference for our school. Now is the time to start
thinking about volunteering for the 2012-13 school year.
May 7-11
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May 30
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•Supporting the Bunny Hop Fun Run with various of
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A HUGE thank-you to all of the 2011-12 room parents for
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TEACHER APPRECIATION
The teacher appreciation committee is busy planning
“Teacher Appreciation” week from May 7-11. The teachers
and staff will be treated to a week full of treats and tokens
of thanks from students, parents and the PTA board. It will
end with a big teacher luncheon on Friday, May 11th. If you
would like to volunteer, please contact Christina Chaveleh
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Vistas
Bobby Bresky
David Haack
Gregory Schnell
(281) 702-7073
[email protected]
(281) 937-9558 (281) 536-4832 [email protected]
(281) 545-8184 (281) 546-2826 [email protected]
Woodcreek
Linda Scott
Carrie Surratt
William Robinson
(281) 343-9690
(281) 343-1948
(281) 343-1058
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Woodhaven
Chris Legrand
Doug Jasek
(281) 682-0597
(281) 545-1931
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Sugar Land, TX
Permit #206
Ofϔicial publication of
Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
550 Julie Rivers Dr., Suite 310
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Life’s Business - It’s personal.
Important Numbers
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 ............................................................................................................. [email protected]
Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.……832-864-1228…..Email: [email protected]
Rhonda Sundberg, Asst. Property Mgr. ........................................................281-545-1134
Email ................................................................................................... [email protected]
Accounting ................................ 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054
For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or to
Obtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys Contact
Rhonda Sundberg………………281-545-1134…..Email:[email protected]
Newsletter - Pamela Printing Co.
David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - [email protected]
There are always milestones in our lives that we anticipate eagerly,
and mark with great fanfare. Some happen every year, and others
only once in a lifetime, such as high school or college graduation.
These are Life Business moments that tug at your heartstrings knowing how hard you’ve worked and/or all you have sacri iced to
make it to this moment in time.
One such blessing comes for us in just a month, as our oldest son
moves on to a new chapter in his Life’s Business by graduating from
high School.
We are so proud and so thankful for all we have…Thank you for
letting us be a part of your Life’s Business…
School District
And, thank you for letting us be
a part of your neighborhood.
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
Police • Ft Bend Sheriff
- David Smith
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
Pamela Printing, the preferred printer of the Sugar Land Skeeters
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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