Westfield Community February 2021

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SHERIFF’S PHONE NUMBERS 

The non-emergency phone number for the Harris County Sheriff’s Department is 713-221-6000. But if you actually have an 

emergency and in need of assistance right away, please call 9-1-1. 

WESTFIELD COMMUNITY 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

Spectrum Association Management 

281-343-9178 281-752-5482 Fax 

16690 Park Row • Houston, TX 77084 

Monique Robinson - Manager 

MRRobinson@spectrumam.com 

WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Tom Clark - President 

Mary Carpentier - Vice President 

Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary / Treasurer 

Marian Miller - Director 

Richard Salce - Director 

Abraham Montemayor - Director 

Nick Niccoletti - Director 

WCA Waste 281-368-8397 

Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500 

Mayde Creek M.U.D. 832-467-1599 

Mayde Creek Event Center Reservations 281-492-7696 

Sheriff Office (non-emergency) 713-221-6000 

Westlake Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-492-0560 

Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500 

CenterPoint Energy (gas) 713-659-2111 

Light Outages 713-207-2222 

report online at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

Power to Choose (elec) 

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SCHOOLS 

Rhoads Elementary 281-237-8500 

McRoberts Elementary 281-237-2000 

Cardiff Jr. High 281-234-0600 

Mayde Creek HS 281-237-3000 

Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS 

Texas Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300 

US Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Katy Library 281-391-3509 

Katherine Tyra Library 281-550-0885 

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2021 HOA DUES 

The 2021 dues are due January 1 st , delinquent February 1 st . If you need more 

time to pay your dues, request a payment plan now before being turned 

over to the attorney for collection and avoid paying much more. Save 

yourself a lot of extra money and possible judgment and foreclosure. Unlike 

many other subdivisions, there is no charge for a payment plan if you enter 

into one before being turned over to the attorney’s office for collection. 

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR INVOICE, PLEASE CONTACT SPECTRUM 

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT AT 281-343-9178. 

ARE YOU SAVING THE MONEY YOU DESERVE ON YOUR PROPERTY TAXES? 

While doing some research on our neighborhood recently, I noticed 

that numerous Westfield Homeowners have not filed for Homestead 

Exemption on their property to save money on property taxes. (You must 

occupy the home to qualify for this exemption.) 

A homestead exemption helps you save on taxes on your home. An 

exemption removes part of the value of your property from taxation and 

lowers your taxes. For example, if your home is valued at $100,000 and 

you qualify for a $20,000 exemption, you pay taxes on a value of $80,000. 

An Application for Residential Homestead Exemption (same form for 

over-65, disability, over-55 surviving spouse or 100% disabled veteran 

homestead exemptions) can be found by hovering over Forms Page at 

www.hcad.org, choose popular forms, then choose form #11-13, which is 

the 1 st form on the list. Homestead exemption, General Residential, over 

65, disability, over 55 surviving spouse. Follow the instructions on the form. 

To check your property to see if you have the homestead exemption, go 

to hcad.org, hover over property search, then choose search by address 

and fill in your address. (You will have better success if you do not use dr. 

cir.pl. etc.) Look about halfway down on the left under Exemption Type, 

this will show the type of exemption you have or none if you do not have 

any exemptions. There are videos to watch for complete instructions 

to fill out the homestead exemption form and the documents you will 

need to send in with the application. You can contact the Harris County 

Appraisal District at 713-957-7800 if you have any questions. 

STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD 

All neighborhood activities are posted in the following places: 

• Sign up on the Spectrum website: Go to spectrumam.com. Click 

on Homeowner Assistance. Click on Create an account and follow 

Instructions. After signing up, you will receive e-blast on all upcoming 

events. You can find the following items on the Spectrum website: 

Deed restrictions, minutes of Board meetings, ACC approval form, 

Account information, pay your account online, report violations, pool 

information and financials. 

• Check the Westfieldhoakatytx Facebook Page. Make a friend request on 

Westfieldhoakatytx. 

• Join Nextdoor.com. 

Dr. Brad McCary, DVM 

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MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS 

Residents are encouraged to attend any of our monthly Board meetings. 

They are held on the third Monday of the month beginning at 6 PM 

(Executive Session) and 7 PM open session, at Spectrum Association 

Management’s office located at 16990 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084. 

If you have concerns, questions or just want to hear what is going on, 

please attend. 

281-347-0246 

1827 N. Mason Rd. 

Katy, TX 77449 

Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 7:30AM-6:00PM 

Wednesday: 7:30AM-12:00 Noon 

Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 Noon 

Sunday: Closed 

WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Tom Clark - President 

Mary Carpentier - Vice President 

Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary/Treasurer 

Marian Miller - Director 

Richard Salce - Director 

Abraham Montemayor - Director 

Nick Niccoletti – Director 

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NUISANCE ABATEMENT 

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has an overall Nuisance Abatement 

program for neighborhoods. Empty homes with junk and clutter in the 

front and back yards, eyesores for the community, inoperable vehicles, 

health and safety hazards… these and much more are addressed under 

Texas law as it applies to Nuisance Abatements in the Traffic Code and 

the Health and Safety code. All Deputy Contract units are trained in every 

Nuisance Abatement law on the books. Each law will be enforced quickly. 

Once again, we are putting a burden on the Sheriff’s Office that rightfully 

belongs on other agencies and the homeowners’ associations, but this is 

the most expeditious way of solving the many problems we are seeing 

i. So, if you know of a home that is abandoned, has a junk vehicle in the 

driveway or street, trash, debris, high grass, a dangerous swimming pool, 

etc., please contact the management company, Spectrum Association 

Management, 281-343-9178, ask them to forward the information to 

our deputy or the district nuisance abatement deputy who will act on 

it immediately. This program began in 2011 following the training of all 

deputies. New deputies who bid into contracts are trained in Nuisance 

Abatement prior to their new assignment. The vehicle Nuisance 

Abatement and parking code are enforced in an ongoing policy. The 

health and safety laws will supplement that for further improvement in 

our neighborhoods. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with 

the Harris County Health Department and the County Attorney in an 

effort to clean up these problems. 

REPORT STREETLIGHT OUTAGES 

Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. You will 

need the pole number as well as the nearest street address and call 713- 

207-2222 or go to their website and complete an online form. It is very 

important that non-working lights are reported for the safety of our each 

of us. We pay the exact same whether the light is working or not. 

WCA GARBAGE COLLECTION 

HOLIDAYS AND GUIDELINES 

Collection Days: Monday and Thursday 

Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 

Thanksgiving and Christmas 

WCA TRASH RULES 

Tree and yard waste will be collected on all regular collection days and 

must be located at the curb area of each residence and maybe contained 

in containers or bags not exceeding forty (40) gallons or forty (40) 

pounds. Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must be stacked in 

neat stacks and in lengths no greater than four (4) feet with no branch 

diameter exceeding three (3) inches. Size limitations are required to 

avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing process. Bulky items 

will be collected on all regular collection day sand must be located at 

the curb area of each residence. Except as excluded below, all bulky 

items such as appliances, furniture, carpet (up to I room, rolled up four 

feet wide and less than fifty pounds) and cardboard boxes(flattened), 

will be picked up. 

By Federal Law, refrigerator sand freezers or any other items containing 

Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying certification 

to validate such service was performed before being collected by WCA. 

Items excluded from normal collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, 

tires, batteries, motor oil, cooking oil, waste generated by a private 

contractor or any materials or items deemed hazardous materials. WCA 

will leave a tag explaining the reason for any non-collected item(s). With 

respect to special collection of other than normal amounts of residential 

refuse, yard trimmings or bulk items, if notified in advance, WCA will 

meet with a resident prior to collection day to determine a price for such 

special collection. 

If a resident does not notify WCA of such a special pick-up before 

its scheduled day, then WCA will leave a notice for the resident to 

contact WCA during normal office hours before the next scheduled 

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HOMEOWNER HOT LINE 

THERE IS HELP FOR YOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION! 

The Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute 

(CAI) has launched a free HOA Hotline, a resource for homeowners and 

Board members owning homes/units in condominium, townhome 

and subdivision community associations and have questions about 

the operations of their association. The Hotline is staffed with local 

non-attorney experts knowledgeable in community association best 

practices. Please contact the Hotline by calling 832-251-1874. 

We urge homeowners to take advantage of this free resource. After all, 

isn’t it better to resolve issues quickly and reasonably now before they 

get out of hand later? 

*Please note, the HOA Hotline panel, as well as CAI Staff will NOT give 

out legal advice. If seeking legal help, please contact the appropriate 

attorney or legal service. LegalLine is a free legal service, open to any 

Harris County citizen. It is held on the first and third Wednesday of every 

month, from 5-9 PM. To reach a volunteer attorney, call 713-759-1133. 

This program is by telephone only. For Spanish speakers, Consejos 

Legales is the first Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM. To reach a Spanish 

speaking volunteer attorney call 713-759-1133. 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the 

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. 

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name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and 

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want 

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails 

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want 

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will 

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

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HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES 

COVID POLICY: 

All Harris County Public Library locations will remain closed to the public 

at this time 

HCPL No-contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up is now available at ALL HCPL 

branches. 

HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER 

A WIDE ARRAY OF ONLINE SERVICES: 

• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s 

Drive-up Wi-Fi 

• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn 

at www.hcpl.net 

• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or 

YouTube 

• Check your account to renew loans or request books 

• eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive 

• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries 

on Kanopy 

• Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive 

• Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks 

• Ask us a question via chat on Ask a Librarian 

• Get book recommendations via Book Hunters 

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Tony Cogliandro 

Residential/Commercial 

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Crystal Martinez 

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If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all 

HCPL’s digital materials including ebooks, streaming movies and research 

tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card. 

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HOW DOES CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK-UP WORK? 

Here’s how it works: When you receive notification that your holds are 

ready for pick-up, call your HCPL pick-up location. Please have your 

library card number and PIN handy. You will be given a pick-up time and 

instructions for curbside pick-up (These may vary slightly from branch to 

branch). When you arrive at the library, follow the instructions you were 

provided over the phone. You may be asked to show your library card or 

other form of ID for verification. 

Note: Library staff will not be able to take your returns during curbside 

pick-up, please put them in the book drop. For your safety and that of 

HCPL staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad 

weather. 

NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH 

The entire month of February is dedicated to the people who love whole 

buildings devoted to the reading, housing organizing, categorizing, finding, 

studying and otherwise loving books. It’s National Library Lover’s Month! 

Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels 

or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. Yes, they help us 

ace our research papers and provide a quiet space to study, but they do 

so much more. 

For preschoolers, libraries entertain them with theater and hands-on 

activities exposing them to music, art and their first friendships. Many 

communities rely on their libraries for meeting space for public forums, 

socials, fundraisers and classes. 

Libraries lend not only books but music and movies. Rotating art displays 

give local artists exposure to the community. Larger libraries provide 

preservation services, preserving some of the most treasured books, 

periodicals and documents for future generations. 

Continue enjoying your library, but consider volunteering your time, too. 

If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late! Visit your library to get 

one! Use #NationalLibraryLoversDay to share on social media. 

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NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

February is National Black History Month, also known as National 

African American History Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate 

the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role 

in American history. 

Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, have also set aside months 

to honor black history. The month of February was chosen to coincide with 

the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and noted civil rights advocate 

Frederick Douglass. The first record of Africans arriving in North America is 

dated 1619, when a privateer ship carrying “twenty and odd” Africans landed 

at Point Comfort, Virginia, which is now modern-day Hampton, Virginia. The 

Africans were traded as slaves in exchange for provisions. 

African-American’s impact our society throughout history and in numerous 

ways. Here are just a few prominent individuals we honor this month: 

• Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American appointed to the 

Supreme Court. We recognize Thurgood Marshall every year on National 

Maryland Day. 

• George Washington Carver developed over 300 products from peanuts. 

Celebrate George Washington Carver and his contributions to the peanut 

industry on National Peanut Day. 

• Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to U.S. 

House of Representatives. 

• Rosa Parks helped initiate the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give 

up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Celebrate Rosa Park on 

Rosa Parks Day and learn more about her contributions to the Civil Rights 

Movement. 

• Louis Armstrong is widely known as a jazz pioneer. Information about 

Louis Armstrong can be found in November on National Louisiana Day. 

• Colin Powell is a 4-star General who became Secretary of State. Colin 

Powell dedicated the Buffalo Soldier monument at Fort Leavenworth, 

Kansas, establishing the first Buffalo Soldiers Day. 

• Barack Obama was elected the first Black President of the United States. 

Black History Month was created by twentieth-century historian 

Carter Woodson, who believed black Americans were not adequately 

represented in the study of American history. Carter Woodson hoped 

for the day when black history would be accepted as a part of American 

history. Formerly known as Negro History Week, Black History Month was 

officially declared by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 


NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY 

National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1 st , celebrates 

freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of 

liberty. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and 

Senate resolution that later became the 13 th Amendment to the U.S. 

Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing 

slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however, 

until later on December 18, 1865. 

On this day many towns have festivals and celebrations. Others reflect 

on the freedoms that the United States honors as well as reflect on and 

appreciate the goodwill of the United States. For many years, wreath 

laying at the Liberty Bell has also been a tradition to mark National 

Freedom Day. Use #NationalFreedomDay to post on social media. 

A former slave by the name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created 

National Freedom Day. Major Wright was looked upon as a great leader 

in the community. It was believed by Major Wright, that this day needed 

to be celebrated. 

Because of Abraham Lincoln’s signing the 13 th Amendment outlawing 

slavery on February 1, 1865, February 1 st was chosen as the day for 

National Freedom Day. On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed 

a bill proclaiming February 1 st as the first official National Freedom Day 

in the United States. 



NATIONAL HEART MONTH 

February focuses on the heart making it National Heart Month. Anyone 

can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles 

are putting us at risk at a younger age. Obesity, high blood pressure and 

smoking all increase our risk factors. 

Each one of those we can take action to lower our risk. Get moving. 

Remove stress. Quit smoking. Eat healthier. 

Even small changes help make a difference. Reduce the amount of fast 

food. Eat more greens. Take the stairs. Walk the kids to school. Go outside 

and play with the kids or walk the dog. 

Talk to your physician about your risk factors. Walking is one of the 

healthiest and safest activities we can do for ourselves. Learn more at 

www.cdc.gov and use #NationalHeartMonth to share on social media. 


NATIONAL DAYS IN FEBRUARY 2021 

Did you know that every month has some sort of National Day, week 

or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to 

plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy 

afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial 

list (there are many more) of what we found for the month of February: 

February 1 st : National Get Up Day 

February 2 nd : National Heavenly Hash Day 

February 3 rd : National Carrot Cake Day 

February 4 th : National Homemade Soup Day 

February 5 th : National Shower With A Friend Day 

February 6 th : National Frozen Yogurt Day 

February 7 th : National Fettuccine Alfredo Day 

February 8 th : National Kite Flying Day 

February 9 th : National Pizza Day 

February 10 th : National Umbrella Day 

February 11 th : National Make A Friend Day 

February 12 th : National Plum Pudding Day 

February 13 th : National Tortellini Day 

February 14 th : National Ferris Wheel Day 

February 15 th : National Gumdrop Day 

February 16 th : National Do A Grouch A Favor Day 

February 17 th : National Random Acts Of Kindness Day 

February 18 th : National Battery Day 

February 19 th : National Chocolate Mint Day 

February 20 th : National Love Your Pet Day 

February 21 st : National Sticky Bun Day 

February 22 nd : National Margarita Day 

February 23 rd : National Banana Bread Day 

February 24 th : National Tortilla Chip Day 

February 25 th : National Chocolate Covered Nut Day 

February 26 th : National Tell A Fairy Tale Day 

February 27 th : National Polar Bear Day 

February 28 th : National Public Sleeping Day 

MONTHLY OBSERVATIONS 

An Affair To Remember Month, Black History Month, Creative Romance 

Month, Great American Pie Month, National Bake For Family Fun Month, 

National Bird Feeding Month, National Cherry Month, National Children’s 

Dental Health Month, National Grapefruit Month, National Heart Month, 

National Hot Breakfast Month, National Library Lovers Month, National 

Snack Food Month, National Weddings Month, National Embroidery Month 

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Cream Cheese Brownies 

You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day February 10th! 

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 

5 tablespoons shortening 

1 cup white sugar 

3 eggs 

3 tablespoons cream cheese 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

1/2 teaspoon almond extract 

1/2 cup chopped almonds 

Cream Cheese frosting - optional 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking 

pan. 

In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring 

frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream 

cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour, 

baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan. 

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted 

near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars. 

Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired. 

Source: allrecipes.com 

Rich Banana Bread 

You could make this on National Banana Bread Day February 23rd! 

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup butter, melted 

1 cup white sugar 

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 cup sour cream 

1/2 cup chopped walnuts 

2 medium bananas, sliced 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a 

large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, 

mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture 

until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread 

evenly into the prepared pan. 

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 

into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes 

before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Source: allrecipes.com 

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GARDENING TIPS FOR FEBRUARY 

FLOWERS 

• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula, Canterbury Bells, Carnations, 

Columbine, Cornflower, Daisies, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia, 

Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana), Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon, 

Stock and Verbena. 

VEGETABLES 

• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants), 

carrots, cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives 

collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onions 

(plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, tomato 

(seeds) and turnips. 

TREES AND SHRUBS 

• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring 

spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root 

deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant. 

• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish 

mulch as needed. 

• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young 

tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene. 

• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to 

insure quality production at harvest. 

• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster. 

• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now. 

NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH 

During National Bird Feeding Month in February, keep the bird feeders 

filled and your binoculars ready. 

Bird watching and feeding have become a popular hobby. By providing 

basic shelter and seed, hobbyists watch from their windows or along 

trails. 

• Be sure to feed regularly and place your feeder away from predators. 

• Set binoculars near the window for best viewing. 

• Obtain a bird book for identifying new species. 

Fill up the bird feeder or add one this month. In 1994, Congressman John 

Porter established February as National Bird Feeding Month due to the 

harsh conditions endured during one of the coldest months of the year. 

Use #NationalBirdFeedingMonth to share social media. 


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IMPORTANT DATES 

February 15th: Professional Learning Day - No Students 

February 22nd: 5th Secondary Grading Cycle Begins 

February 25th: Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

STUDENT COVID-19 TESTING SITE 

The District offers a FREE rapid COVID-19 testing option to enrolled Katy ISD students and employees. The FREE test is in collaboration 

with the Texas Education Agency’s COVID-19 Testing Project. The test consists of a nasal-based testing option (saliva-based option is 

still pending) with results in 20 minutes. 

The rapid, free tests are available at the District’s Agricultural Sciences Center located at 5801 Katy Hockley Cut-Off Road, Monday- 

Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. To help expedite free student COVID-19 testing, while practicing 

social distancing at the testing site, Katy ISD has established a Student COVID-19 Testing Sign-Up form that allows families to secure 

an appointment time for their student(s). The sign-up can be done at this direct link here. The testing site contact is (281) 396-7749. 

Employees do not require an appointment to be tested for free, though are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the posted 

closing time, to abide by the facilities schedules. Employees' dependents who are not on their Katy ISD insured parents' health care 

plan may elect to pay the $125 fee to test with their parents at the site, or if the child is a Katy ISD enrolled student, he/she may 

schedule an appointment through the Student Testing Appointment Scheduler, and test for free. 

KATY ISD SEEKS 2021 BOND TO 

ADDRESS RAPID STUDENT GROWTH 

As families continue to move west of the Houston Metro area to enroll 

their children in the fastest-growing school district in Texas, tonight Katy 

Independent School District Board of Trustees discussed a Community 

Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) coming together to review capital 

needs in consideration of a May 2021 Bond Referendum. 

Located within 181 square miles and serving more than 84,000 students 

at 71 campuses and facilities, Katy ISD is the sixth-largest school district in 

Texas known for its high academic performance, its award-winning staff 

and its highly sought out school programs, among other extra-curricular 

activities. On average, Katy ISD is enrolling an additional 2,400 students 

every school year with a projected enrollment of more than 100,000 

learners by 2027. Enrollment increases are taking place most significantly 

in the northwest quadrant of Katy ISD, where new communities are being 

developed and are expected to flourish within the next decade. 

The CBAC’s planning and review of capital needs will include reviewing 

enrollment projections, the need for new schools and facilities to address 

capacity limitations while paying close attention to renovations and 

component replacements necessary at aging campuses and buildings. 

Within the brick and mortar schools, additional areas affecting the 

growing student population are technology upgrades and safety and 

security projects to support learners and staff needs. Katy ISD has a 

history of approving bonds, which dates back to at least 1994. In 2017, 

school community voters approved a $609,204,553 bond with a no tax 

rate increase. It provided for six new schools, a major comprehensive 

renovation at one campus, component replacements, expansions and 

safety and technology improvements among other items. Katy ISD 

anticipates being able to deliver once again on a zero tax rate increase. 

Due to the District’s safety protocols, only three socially distanced, inperson 

CBAC meetings will take place during the process. Committee 

members will have the opportunity to review, vet and decide upon the 

capital projects to be included in the school district’s bond package, 

should they determine a need to recommend a referendum. During 

the bond meetings, staff will provide in-depth background information 

associated with long-range needs, demographics and finances, which 

will allow the CBAC to finalize a bond package to present to the Board of 

Trustees on Monday, February 8 th during a Special Board meeting. 

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KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

APPROVED 2022-2023 CALENDAR 

Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved calendar that includes: 

Wednesday, August 17 th : First Day of School 

Friday, May 19 th : Seniors - Last Day of School 

Thursday, May 25 th : Last Day of School for all other students 

172 Instructional Days 

“The development of the Katy ISD instructional calendar often begins 

in the fall of each year,” said Deputy Superintendent Leslie Haack. “The 

District values the school community’s feedback and has recommended 

a calendar based on their preference,” added Haack. 

The approved calendar also provides teachers two professional 

development flex days in August 2022 as well as five additional days 

of professional development throughout the school year. Labor Day, 

Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Good Friday are holidays, 

and the District will continue providing a full week off for Thanksgiving, 

two weeks for Christmas and one week for Spring Break. 

DONATUTORS 

Donatutors is a nonprofit tutoring organization that donates 100% of 

our proceeds to charity. All of our tutors are straight-A students at Seven 

Lakes High school and we offer a multitude of courses like creative 

writing, computer science, biology, public speaking, ICTW writing and 

many different math courses too. We charge $20 per class, but the first 

one is free! For more information, check out donatutors.com or email us 

at donatutors@gmail.com. 

What’s even cooler is that this summer Donatutors was able to raise 

$1,283 which we used 70% to give to a Houston based charity called 

NAMI and 30% to buy a bunch of masks and canned food for donation. 

Please check us out! 

FEBRUARY FUN FACT 

With only 28 days to its credit (except during leap year), February wasn’t 

always so short. It was originally a 30 day month, falling at the end of 

the calendar. When Julius Caesar changed the months around, February 

became the second month of the year. He also took away one day and 

added it to the month, which was named for him (July). The emperor 

Augustus deducted another day and made August a 31 day month.

Westfield Community February 2021

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