Towne Lake October 2017

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CFISD WELCOMES AN EXPECTED
116,000 STUDENTS ON FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Cheryl Fisher’s Fitbit says she slept four hours, but the principal at brandnew
Wells Elementary School was pretty sure it was less. The first day
of school still has that effect on Fisher. Despite a start date pushed back
two weeks due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, CFISD classes began
September 11 th , with approximately 116,000 students filling the halls
of 91 campuses. That included three new schools: Wells and Hoover
Elementary schools and Bridgeland High School. For those teachers, staff
members and administrators, reaching the first day of classes marked
an accomplishment in itself. “Seeing those kids come in the first day
of school with their smiles - that would be the pot of gold at the end of
this whole thing,” said Fisher, who spent eight years as the principal at
Keith Elementary School before she was named to her new post - and
subsequently spent much of the spring and summer alone or with little
staff in preparing. “There is a building, there is a complete staff of superexcited
teachers and staff members and these happy children came in and
they deserve the best.”
Said Michael Smith, Bridgeland’s principal after more than nine years at
the same job at Cy-Fair High School: “Whenever you have a new school,
you have to be flexible. Not everything went perfect, but the staff and the
students were great. A lot of energy and a lot of excitement.”
The first day also meant bridging CFISD’s history with its future as the
namesakes of both new elementary schools were on hand, welcoming
students in the morning before walking the halls and returning to
volunteer as Bus Buddies in the afternoon. “I went around to every
classroom this morning and gave all the teachers a hug,” said Janet
Hoover, the namesake for Hoover Elementary School who retired in 2010
after 36 years in CFISD. “It’s the best atmosphere I’ve seen in a long, long
time. It’s a very special place.”
CFISD’s original start date was August 28 th , but was postponed due to
Hurricane Harvey. The district and community rallied and did its part while
employees, families and students waited to start the 2017-2018 school
year. The Berry Center transformed into a massive point of distribution
center with a workforce of CFISD volunteers, funneling donations to
families in need. In addition, numerous school organizations and athletics
teams volunteered in the relief effort.
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But the waiting finally ended. School buses and lines of cars rolled
September 11 th . Students posed for photos. Smiling employees greeted
everyone at the front doors. “I’m a little nervous but I’m very excited,”
said Paige Hintz, a third-grade language arts teacher at Jowell Elementary
School. “I’ve prepared all of this stuff and finally just getting to actually do
it. I’m ready to meet my kids and get it started.”
MOORE ES DONATION AND SUPPLY UPDATE
Dear CFISD community: The outpouring of support you have shown
through volunteerism and donations to the students and staff at Moore
Elementary School has been absolutely incredible! You have worked so
hard to ensure they have everything they need to have a successful school
year. At this time, we are completely stocked with supplies and do not need
anything else. Once school begins, we will be reaching out to others in
need to share the extra supplies. Please know how much your generosity
has meant to the entire Moore community and all those impacted by the
flood. Sincerely, Principal Patricia Myers.
CFISD MENTOR
The CFISD Mentor Program is a cooperative effort of volunteers from
businesses, faith-based and/or non-profit organizations, the community
and the school district designed to encourage students (elementary
through high school) to finish school and focus on future education and
career goals. A mentor is a suitable role model committed to helping a
student with his/her academic and social development. Mentors meet with
students one-on-one for approximately 30 minutes each week. Currently,
over 700 mentors are matched with students. Mentors must be 18 years or
older. To become a mentor, you must attend a training session, complete
a global volunteer/mentor application and consent to a criminal history
record check. Training Sessions - Registration is REQUIRED. Register for
a training session at www.cyfairisd.formstack.com/forms/training. If you
would like to schedule mentor training at your place of business, please
contact the Community Engagement department, Leslie Francis, Director
of Marketing and Business Relations at 281-894-3950.
A virtual volunteer account will be created for you in vSoft once you have been
approved as a mentor (this is the system that the front desk will use at the
school in order to give you a nametag). Your login information will then be sent
to you by vSoft via email. Access your account by visiting www.v-volunteer.com.
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