Cypress South April 2021

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SECURITY 

Cypress South Important Numbers 

CCL - Harris County Constables 281-463-6666 

Harris County Sherriff’s Department 

Non-Emergency 713-221-6000 

SCHOOLS 

Pope Elementary School 281-373-2340 

Wells Elementary School 832-349-7400 

Warner Elementary School 281-213-1650 

Smith Middle School 281-213-1010 

Bridgeland High School 832-349-7600 

Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300 

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CCL - Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Waste Management 713-686-6666 

ST Environmental 281-398-8211 

Republic Waste 281-446-2030 

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CCR - MUD #371(Inframark) 281-579-4500 

Lakeland Village - MUD #419 (Inframark) 281-579-4500 

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Parkland Village - MUD #489 

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HELPFUL NUMBERS 

Fire/Ambulance 911 

Poison Control 800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-468-8972 

Mosquito Control 713-796-6900 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 

U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777 

AT&T 

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Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 

Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Street Light Repair 713-207-2222 

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To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 

Street Repair 281-463-6300 

METRO 713-635-4000 

Cy-Fair Sports Association 281-970-8080 

Langham Creek YMCA 281-859-6143 

Northwest Library 281-890-2665 

Boy Scouts of America 713-756-3383 

Girl Scouts of America 800-392-4340 

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10 TIPS FOR A CLEANER REFRIGERATOR 

1. Create a homemade all-purpose cleaner by combining the following 

in a gallon of hot water: 1 cup clear ammonia, ½-cup vinegar and ¼-cup 

baking soda. Pour into a spray bottle or use from a bowl with a sponge. 

This no-rinse formula is a degreaser that prevents mold and mildew. 

Wipe down the entire refrigerator with this solution, including the 

drawers and shelves. 

2. To prevent grease and odor buildup on top of the refrigerator after 

you’ve cleaned it, just buff some paste wax into the surface. 

3. Use toothpaste to remove tough stains. It contains a gentle abrasive 

and has a pleasant odor. 

4. To get those dust bunnies out from under the refrigerator, remove the 

grill and run a yardstick covered with a pair of pantyhose underneath. 

Also check the pan of water under the unit, since it can hold unpleasantsmelling 

water. 

5. To combat household odors, fill a clean old sock with activated charcoal 

from an aquarium store, tie a knot in the top and place it in the back of 

the refrigerator. This will last a month or two, depending on the size of 

your refrigerator and how heavily you use it. 

6. For a faster fix for odors, sprinkle vanilla extract on some cotton balls, 

place in a shallow dish and put in the refrigerator. Orange extract also 

works. 

7. Eliminate lingering odors in your vegetable bins by putting a crumpled 

piece of a brown paper grocery bag inside and leaving it for 48 hours. The 

paper will absorb the odor. 

8. Check for adequate tightness of the insulating seam around the door 

by placing a lighted flashlight inside the refrigerator and closing the door. 

Turn off the lights in the room (this should be done at night) and see if 

any light escapes from the seams. This will help you pinpoint any leaks. 

9. If you don’t keep your refrigerator full, fill a large bottle (at least a gallon) 

with water and leave it in the refrigerator. It helps keep the refrigerator 

cool and running efficiently. 

10. Keep your refrigerator at 37 degrees. 

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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. 

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with 

your 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. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those 

listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if 

you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the 

subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by 

these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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Sudden Changes To Their Environment. A sudden change in the 

surrounding environment may affect a person with autism. The could be 

a loud noise, a change in intensity of lighting or even a change in smell. 

Speech. Speech can be affected in people with autism. ‘Echolalia’ is a 

typical speech symptom in which the person repeats words and phrases 

that they hear. The speech tone of an autistic person may be monotonous. 

Where symptoms are more extreme, the person may not speak. 

The first National Autism Awareness Month was declared by the Autism 

Society in April 1970. The aim of this month is educate the public about 

autism. Autism is a complex mental condition and developmental 

disability, characterized by difficulties in the way a person communicates 

and interacts with other people. Autism can be be present from birth or 

form during early childhood (typically within the first three years). Autism 

is a lifelong developmental disability with no single known cause. People 

with autism are classed as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 

and the terms autism and ASD are often used interchangeably. A wide 

spectrum disorder, people will autism have set of symptoms unique to 

themselves, no two people are the same. 

Increasing Awareness About The Common Characteristics Of Autism 

Whilst no two people with autism will have the same set of symptoms, 

there are common characteristics found in those with this complex 

disability. Briefly, these characteristics include: Social Skills. People with 

autism have problems interacting with others; autistic children do not 

have adequate playing and talking skills. Mild symptoms on one end of 

the spectrum may be displayed through clumsy behavior, being out of 

sync with those around them and inappropriate or offensive comments 

being made. At the other end of the spectrum an autistic person may not 

be interested in others. 

Empathy. Empathy is the ability to recognize and understand the feelings 

of another person. People with autism find it harder to show empathy to 

others although they can be taught to acknowledge the others feelings. 

Physical Contact. In some cases, autistic people do not like physical 

contact such as hugs, tickling or physical play with others. 

Changes To Behavior and Routine. People with autism often display 

repetitive behavior in which they repeat the same action many times 

over. For example, a person with autism may repeatedly pace around a 

room in a certain direction. Any change to their behavior or routine can 

be unsettling for them. This could be a reordering of daily activities such 

as when a person brushes their teeth, takes a shower and has breakfast 

when they get up in the morning. Other characteristics of autism include 

an unpredictable learning rate, obsessions and physical tics. 

Autism Is Widespread, Awareness About This Condition Is Not 

In the United States, autism affects 1 in every 110 children. National 

Autism Awareness Month aims to make the public more aware about this 

widespread disability and the issues which arise in the autism community. 

As about 1 in 150 people in America have autism, the chances are that 

you know someone with this disability. A better informed public will be 

more empathetic and supportive towards people with autism. 

This month is backed by the Autism Society of America ,which undertake 

a number of activities to raise awareness about autism. The Autism 

Society has local chapters throughout the United States, which hold 

special events throughout April. The ‘Puzzle Ribbon’ is the symbol for 

Autism Awareness and is promoted by the Autism Society as means of 

supporting awareness for autism. The Puzzle Ribbon may take the form of 

a pin attached to clothing, a fridge magnet or a sticker and are available 

to purchase from the Autism Society website. 

The Autism Society of America also run a year long campaign through 

their 1 Power 4 Autism initiative, in which people are encouraged to hold 

events to raise awareness and support for those affected by autism. For 

more information on National Autism Awareness Month visit the Austism 

Society’s Awareness Page. 

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Caramel Popcorn with 

Marshmallow 

You could make this on National Caramel Popcorn Day April 6th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

23 large marshmallows 

2 cups brown sugar 

1/4 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®) 

1 cup butter 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped 

DIRECTIONS: 

Cook and stir the marshmallows, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter 

and vanilla extract together in a pot over medium-low heat until the 

marshmallows are completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes. 

Put the popcorn in a large bowl; pour the marshmallow mixture over the 

popcorn and gently stir with a big spoon to coat. 

http://allrecipes.com 

Oatmeal Raisin Toffee Cookies 

You could make this on National Oatmeal Cookie Day April 30th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 cup butter, softened 

1 cup brown sugar 

1/2 cup white sugar 

2 eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

3 cups rolled oats 

1 cup raisins 

1 cup crushed toffee candy 

DIRECTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. 

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in 

the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 

cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Blend in the oatmeal, raisins and toffee 

bits. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 

minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes 

before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. 

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April Gardening Tips 

Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps eliminate a great 

many pests that die from various causes while in the bag. When you buy 

‘loose’ mulch that is trucked to your home, you are also buying ants, 

roaches, termites, etc…” Spend a little more on bagged material and save 

lots of future pest problems. Keep your mulch at least 4” - 6” below the top 

of your homes exposed foundation edge/side. This will aid in minimizing 

pests in your home and allow for quick and accurate termite inspections. 

Shrubs, Flowers and ground covers - Trim all shrubs/plants at least 12” - 

18” back from your home. Do your best to create a plant free zone that is 

18” - 24” wide around your home. The exception is your lawn - it can grow 

up next to the slab as long as you keep it 4” - 6” below the top of the slab. 

The most conducive to termite infestation are groundcover plantings, 

growing high against your homes exterior or (especially) ivy that grows 

on your walls. 

Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually. The spring spray 

eliminates overwintering pests and fungi while preparing trees to resist 

the pest onslaught of summer with residual pesticides. The fall spray also 

kills pests from the summer, prevents most fungi from occurring over the 

winter and puts your valuable asset off to a healthy winter’s dormancy. 

Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide treatment to stop 

brown patch in its tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is thin and 

weak in some areas, here are some important fundamentals: a) lawn 

aeration” b) fertilization” c) weed control. 

Most important is proper watering: 

• Water once per week (unless you get a 1/2” rain or more - then do not 

water.) 

• Water heavily (1” - 2”) for total lawn coverage. 

• In severe drought, water every 5th day. 

• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - NOT AT NIGHT. 

• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the turf grow deeper, stronger 

and more drought resistant roots. 

• Less watering also saves you money!! 

WHEN IS EARTH DAY? 

This observance always falls on April 22 nd . On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic 

of fresh air, contact with the soil and companionship with nature! Walk 

through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss. 

Go outside, no matter what the weather! 

Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an 

interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, 

San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord 

Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. 

McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose 

April 22 nd . Millions of people participated and today Earth Day continues 

to be widely celebrated with events on both dates. 

The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth 

Day. Other Earth Day activities and ideas are: Plant wildflowers, Go 

native! Plants thrive when they’re natural to your area, bring nature into 

the garden with plants that attract butterflies, try an organic vegetable 

garden and conserve water. 

Source: The Old Farmer’s Almanac 

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You might think master gardeners spend countless hours making our 

gardens the envy of all that behold them and, to be honest, some master 

gardeners do. However, one of the great things about being a master 

gardener is learning tricks that make us more successful in our gardens 

with less work. Who wouldn’t like that? Let me tell you about one of my 

favorite tricks. 

One of the best things you can do to ensure garden success is to choose 

the right plant for the right place. Sounds easy but there are so many 

amazing plants to choose! The solution to this problem is a wonderful 

Texas A&M AgriLife program called Texas Superstars®. These plants have 

been tested by university horticulturists and master gardens and proven 

to be winners throughout a variety of locations in Texas. What do I mean 

by “winner?” Hardier, more pest and disease resistant, more flowers, 

bigger flowers, more fruit, tastier fruit and a “wow” factor is what I mean. 

In other words, these plants are more likely to thrive in your garden and 

dazzle you at the same time. Also, to be designated a Texas Superstar, a 

plant must be easy to propagate so the plants can be mass-produced for 

consumers at reasonable prices. 

Since the program’s inception more than 20 years ago, many types of 

plants have been recognized as Texas Superstars®, including annuals, 

perennials, trees, roses, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, vines and more. 

The criteria for choosing a Texas Superstar® are simple: beauty; special 

characteristics such as larger blooms, more fruit or attractiveness to 

fauna; outstanding Texas performance; pest and disease resistance; easily 

mass-producible for reasonable pricing and, attractive in the container 

for ready sales. 

An example of a Texas Superstar® is Duranta, also known as Golden 

Dew Drop. This deciduous shrub has masses of blue or purple flowers 

from spring through fall and golden berries in late fall. It attracts bees, 

butterflies, hummingbirds and other birds. If you are still not sold, it’s 

drought resistant, too! 

Another example of a Texas Superstar® is the Dwarf Cherry Surprise 

Tomato, which produces a bounty of cherry tomatoes that are considered 

four times as sweet as other cherry tomatoes. It’s resistant to most 

common tomato diseases and is highly recommended for home and 

school gardens. 

New Texas Superstars® are added from time to time as they are tested and 

approved, the newest being an evergreen vine called the Yellow Butterfly 

Vine. It has delicate yellow flowers but its name comes from the salmoncolored 

seed pods that resemble butterflies. It is drought-tolerant and 

thrives in hot sunny locations. 

The value of choosing Texas Superstars is more than just their beauty or 

your increased probability of success. If you choose plants that will thrive 

in your garden, you save money that might have been wasted on plants 

that die before their time. You also save time and energy in nurturing 

plants that will be successful. Just remember to plant and care for them 

according to directions. 

If you are interested in more information about these plants, visit http:// 

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plants with Texas Superstar® labels. 

For answers to your specific gardening questions, contact the Fort Bend 

Master Gardener Hotline at https://fbmg.org/contact. The Texas Nursery 

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Bottom Row: Sara Bothe, Shelby Westfall, Anya Mohammed, Julia Weissinger and Madeline Nichols. Second Row: Lindsey Campbell, Madeline van Staveren, 

Alyssa Linton, Julia Theriot, Bella Griffin, Sarah Costigan and Lauren Knight. Third Row: Gillian Scott, Rachel Martin, Ainsley Engelking, Kadien Janson, Emma 

Herold and Tatum Wilson. Top Row: Kailey Hatter, Madison Smith, Kara Lucas, Natalie Mason and Meghan Lee. 

NCL CYPRESS GEMS 

23 young women in the senior class of the Cypress Gems Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. were recognized for their outstanding philanthropic 

service. At a formal event held at the Norris Conference Center on February 21, 2021, the Cypress Gems graduating class of 2021 were presented by 

their families and honored for their contributions to their chapter and their community. 

National Charity League is a mother-daughter service organization committed to fostering the mother-daughter relationship through community 

service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Alongside their mothers, the 2021 class performed over 4,715.75 hours of community 

service. Their work has benefitted multiple non-profit organizations such as Avanti Senior Living, Boys and Girls Country, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation, 

Cy-Hope, Cypress Lucky Mutts, Giving Gown, Habitat for Humanity, Houston Food Bank, Memorial Hermann Cypress, Mercer Botanic Gardens, Reach 

Unlimited, Santa Maria Hostel, Teen Life Center and Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition. The Cypress Gems chapter formed in 2014 and is comprised 

of girls attending Cypress Fairbanks, Cypress Ranch, Cypress Woods and Bridgeland High Schools. 

Ashlee Ivy, Cypress Gems Chapter President stated, “It has been a joy to watch the senior class fully embrace the core values of NCL. They are an 

impressive group of young ladies who lead by example. Our community has benefited greatly from their leadership and volunteer efforts. We wish 

them much success in the future.” 

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IMPORTANT DATES 

April 2nd - Student/Staff Holiday 

SCHOOL CALENDAR 

To download the 2020-2021 school calendar, visit 

the CFISD website at www.cfisd.net/en/calendar. 

CFISD STUDENTS’ WORK SELECTED TO HOUSTON 

RODEO SCHOOL ART AUCTION 

Three student artists had their artwork selected to advance to the 

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) School Art auction. 

Cypress Woods High School freshman Magdalena Baughman (Bridger 

& Poco), Jersey Village High School junior Amy Muery (Laying Hen) and 

Hamilton Middle School eighth grade student Ravine Cohen (Sunkissed 

Stallions) each had their work chosen to advance. 

“Having student artwork chosen as the top entry for the Houston 

Livestock Show and Rodeo is already a huge achievement, but to have 

it selected for auction is an added bonus and rare opportunity,” said 

Lee Carrier, CFISD coordinator of visual arts. “I am proud of our CFISD 

art students for receiving this honor. I would like to thank the HLSR 

School Art Committee for continuing to support CFISD’s K-12 th grade art 

students. I would also like to thank art teachers of the auction students 

for providing this contest opportunity at their campuses.” 

Since 1965, the HLSR has recorded more than 9.4 million entries to 

its School Art Program. HLSR provides students the opportunity to 

earn scholarships, visit workshops and a chance to have their artwork 

displayed at the Hayloft Gallery during the Rodeo itself. 

To learn more about the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s School 

Art Program, visit their website: www.rodeohouston.com/Educational- 

Support/School-Art-Program#ArtGallery. 

MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION TEAM EARNS 

SCHOOL SAFETY AWARD 

The CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) will be honored by 

the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) and receive the Positive School 

Climate and Prevention Programs Award of the center’s School Safety 

Spotlight Program. The MHIT will be featured in the center’s upcoming 

quarterly newsletter as well as the TxSSC social media platforms. 

The School Safety Spotlight Program is designed to recognize and 

promote schools, districts and individuals that foster education and 

learning through safe and secure campuses. Categories include 

Collaborative Community Partnerships, Staff Development and Training, 

Positive School Climate and Prevention Programs, Student-Led Groups 

or Programs and Outstanding Individual Service. Submissions and 

nominations are reviewed based on knowledge, creativity and originality, 

engagement, impact and evidence-based practices. 

The TxSSC recognizes the top-scoring submissions from each category. 

CFISD’s Mental Health Intervention Team promotes and supports the 

mental health and well-being of students, families, staff and community 

members through prevention, intervention and safety. Established during 

the 2018-2019 school years by the Board of Trustees and Superintendent 

Dr. Mark Henry, the MHIT is a collaborative and partnership among three 

departments-Guidance and Counseling, Psychological Services and 

the CFISD Police Department. The team is comprised of four licensed 

professional counselors, two licensed psychologists and two mental 

health police officers. 

All nominations submitted through the third (Nov. 1, 2020 to Jan. 31, 

2021) and fourth quarters (Feb. 1-April 30, 2021) will be considered for 

recognition at the TxSSC School Safety Conference, to be held June 27- 

July 1, 2021 in San Marcos. 

STUDENTS EARN REGIONAL 

2021 SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS 

More than 250 CFISD students were among the numerous regional 

winners from Harris County school districts in the 2021 Scholastic Art & 

Writing Awards, hosted by the Harris County Department of Education 

(HCDE). 

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards provide student artists and writers 

from grades 7-12 the opportunity to showcase their work for a national 

audience and foster their careers. Students were recognized with Gold 

Key, Silver Key and honorable mention awards. Of the total awards won 

in Harris County, CFISD students won more than 300 awards. Art and 

writing professionals, both local and national, volunteered to judge the 

competition. 

CFISD artists received 51 Gold Key awards and their work advanced to 

the national competition. In addition, students were awarded 96 Silver 

Key awards and 159 honorable mentions. 

The complete list of Gold Key, Silver Key and honorable mention winners 

can be found on our website: www.cfisd.net/en/news-media/district/ 

students-earn-regional-2021-scholastic-art-writing-awards. 

CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION DATES ANNOUNCED 

CFISD has announced graduation dates for the 2020-2021 school year. 

All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Berry Center (8877 Barker 

Cypress Road). The graduation schedule is as follows: 

Thursday, May 27, 2021 

Cy-Fair - 8 PM 

Friday, May 28, 2021 

Cypress Creek - 8 PM 

Saturday, May 29, 2021 

Cypress Falls - 8 AM 

Cypress Lakes - 8 PM 

Sunday, May 30, 2021 

Cypress Ranch - 8 PM 

Monday, May 31, 2021 

Cypress Ridge - 8 AM 

Cypress Springs - 8 PM 

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 

Cypress Woods - 8 PM 

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 

Jersey Village - 8 PM 

Thursday, June 3, 2021 

Cypress Park - 8 PM 

Friday, June 4, 2021 

Bridgeland - 8 AM 

Langham Creek - 8 PM 

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Located near Telge and West as well as Tuckerton and Telge. 

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The Middlegate Village Spring Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, 

April 17 th from 7 AM until 3 PM. Located in Copperfield between 

Longenbaugh and West Rd. 

NORTHMEAD VILLAGE SPRING GARAGE SALE 

The Northmead Village Spring Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, 

April 17 th from 7 AM until 3 PM. Located in Copperfield off of West Road. 

STONE GATE SPRING GARAGE SALE 

Saturday, April 17th from 7 AM until 12 PM. Located at Houston 

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Enjoy a great day of golf for a great cause! 

All golfers have access to facility, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, 

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WHEN: 

Monday, April 26 

Registration: 12 pm 

Shotgun Start: 1 pm 

Reception: 6 pm 

ENTRY FEE: 

Individual - $125 

Includes green fees, golf cart, 

lunch & awards dinner 

Foursome - $500 

Includes green fees, golf cart, 

lunch & awards dinner 

WHERE: 

Sterling Country Club 

16500 Houston National Blvd. 

Houston, TX 77095 

All 2021 tournament proceeds will be 

donated to the Jill Smith Team Foundation 

benefitting Amanda's Army. Donations in 

kind and cash will also be accepted. 

In the event of rain, the tournament will not 

be rescheduled, but we are grateful for your 

donation to the foundation which benefits 

Amanda's Army. 

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GOLF TOURNAMENT 

1ST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 

BENEFITING AMANDA’S ARMY 

ENJOY A GREAT DAY OF GOLFING FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 

WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021 AT 1 PM 

WHERE: STERLING COUNTRY CLUB 

About Amanda’s Army: The Jill Smith Team is raising money for our 

teammate and fellow Realtor®, Amanda Lefebvre who was recently 

diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. As a successful self employed real 

estate agent, Amanda will not be able to maintain her earnings while going 

through her treatments. Before becoming a Realtor®, she proudly served in 

the United States Army for 7 years. Amanda was the first female Corporal 

Jumpmaster in the 82 nd Airborne with over 50 jumps. She is a University of 

Houston Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Amanda 

is very active in the Stone Gate community and is the current Tournament 

Director for the Ladies Golf Association at Sterling Country Club. Please 

help us in our efforts to raise money. Thank you for your donation. 

Entry Fee Individual - $125 Includes green fees, golf cart, lunch 

& awards dinner 

Foursome - $500 Includes green fees, golf cart, lunch 

& awards dinner 

All 2021 tournament proceeds will be donated to the Jill Smith Team 

Foundation benefitting Amanda’s Army. Donations in kind and cash will 

also be accepted. Register: www.jillsmithteam.com/events/2021/2/10/ 

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SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Contact Todd Smith 281-253- 

9017 or email todd@jillsmithteam.com 

FUN RUN 

SUPERINTENDENT’S FUN RUN 

VIRTUAL EVENT - RUN TOGETHER FROM WHEREVER 

Although the start and finish lines of this year’s Superintendent’s Fun Run 

won’t be in the Berry Center parking lot, we can still run together from 

wherever. 

We look forward to seeing you in fun run t-shirts running or walking 

wherever! Virtual participants will receive photo trims to highlight run 

photos on social media with #CFISDfunrun on May 1, 2021. 

VIRTUAL EVENT INFORMATION 

The eighth annual CFISD Superintendent’s Fun Run is set for May 1, 2021. 

Online registration began March 15 th . Visit the Fun Run webpage: www. 

cfisd.net/en/fun-run. 

THEATER/FINE ARTS 

A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER 

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

We have done everything we can to try and reopen our doors, including 

becoming the first theater in the country to install hospital grade UV 

lights in our air filtration system. We even offered a safe and distanced 

indoor concert as well as an indoor offering from our educational touring 

unit this past fall. And when those projects proved financially challenging 

and COVID numbers spiked again, we created “Light Up the Lot” and 

moved all our programming outdoors. 

We’ve never given up. We never will give up. But due to circumstances 

beyond our control, we find ourselves needing to pivot once more. 

Which brings us to the announcement of our virtual season. Go to www. 

adplayers.org for all the information. 

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MESSIAH: A LUTHERAN FAITH COMMUNITY 

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Dates: 

• Week 1: July 5-9, 2021 



9:30 AM-3:30 PM 

SUMMER CAMPS 

Camp Hope is our three week, day camp for children ages 5 years-old through 

6 th grade. It is an adult-mentored, student-led ministry. Each day children will 

hear a new bible story, learn what it means to their life by eating a snack, playing 

a game and experiencing the story through the arts, STEM and worship. 

Camp Hope is a day camp that is passionate about growing leaders. This is one 

of the reasons that Camp Hope is one of the BEST ways to develop youth leaders. 

It’s a vital part of what Camp Hope is all about! 

Parents are invited to register their children online at www.messiahlc.org/camphope. 

For more information, call 281-890-3013. 

A.D. PLAYERS ACADEMY 

REGISTRATION IS NOW 

OPEN FOR SUMMER CAMPS! 

Join A.D. Players Academy as we “Cruise the Sea” this summer 

and are joined by many literary friends to support our 

development as actors: Nemo, Swimmy, Peter Pan, Moana, 

the Muppets and even the Magic School Bus Under the Sea 

characters! We have half day or full day camp options, each 

focusing on a different area of the performing arts - dance/ 

movement, physical acting/pantomime skills and acting 

technique. 

Click the links below for details on dates and offerings for ages 

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Messiah Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 

in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of 

Highway 290. For more information, 281-890-3013 or www.messiahlc.org. 

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