Seven Lakes High School PTSA Garage Sale
The Seven Lakes High School PTSA is holding it’s regular garage sale on Saturday, October 16th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. If you’d like to participate, booth rental is $25 for one space, $50 for two spaces and get the third space for three.
For more information, call Laura Cole at lkcole22@yahoo.com. Seven Lakes High School is located 9251 Fry Road in Katy, Texas.
Cinco Ranch High School Cinco Round Up 2010-2011
All students in all four grade levels participate in this exciting event where students will come to CRHS before school starts to get copies of their course lists, get all of their textbooks, take yearbook pictures, try out their lockers, get parking permits (juniors and seniors), join clubs and organizations, clear any outstanding fines and fees, purchase spirit items, and much, much more.
Dates and times for Cinco Round Up are organized by alpha and grade level and can be found here.
Four Katy ISD High Schools Make NEWSWEEK’s America’s Best High Schools List!
NEWSWEEK recently released the 2010 list of America’s Best High Schools, representing only 6% of all American public high schools and Katy has made the list, not once but four times as among the top schools in the nation!
Of the top 1,622 schools Cinco Ranch High School ranked # 478, Seven Lakes High School ranked #689, Taylor High School came in at #982, and Katy High School at #1387.
Rankings are determined by a combination of the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge (AICE) tests given at the schools, compared to the number of graduating seniors. To view the full list, please click here.
Come Out 2 Shoot #2 Shotgunning Seminar
July 3rd from 7:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. there will be a Shotgunning Seminar with Gil and Vicki Ash of OSP Shooting School. Join them for the 2nd in a Series of Shooting Seminars featuring world renowned shooting instructors. They will address chokes and loads and how they work as well as gun fit and what it is. FREE for everyone!
American Shooting Centers-Corporate Center is located at 16500 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX 77082. Sign-in is from 7:30 am till 8:30 am, Seminar 8:30 am till 10:15 am. For more information please contact Lynn Farrell – 281-556-8199 ext. 205 or lynn@amshootcenters.com. This is a FREE event for everyone! Pre-registration is required. There are no age limits!
FREE MARRIAGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP
Shield Bearer Counseling Centers is offering a free 8 hour pre-marital seminar, were couples can learn the 8 fundamental truths for a lifelong love. The Seminar will be held on June 19, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Grace Crossing A Community Church of Christ. The location is 105 FM 1488 Conroe, TX 77384. Premarital education is associated with roughly a 30% decline in the likelihood of divorce, and individuals who participated reported a higher level of marital satisfaction. Not only will the premarital education help your relationship, but it will also save couples money. After Couples complete the 8 hour course and decide to get married in the next 12 months they will receive $60 off their marriage license fees. For more information, visit www.fightingforhearts.org.
Proper Grape Growing and a Little Wine Making
Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service on Thursday, June 17, 2010 to hear Billy Cox, owner of Retreat Hills Winery in Navasota, TX. He will speak on the correct way to grow grapes and how to use them to make wine. The program is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or http://www.fbmg.com for more information.
Baseball Camp at Taylor High School
Baseball Camp at Taylor High School will be held from June 14th through June 17th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This camp is an advanced skills camp for kids 8-14 (incoming freshmen). The camp will focus on drills to elevate fielding, hitting, and pitching skills. This camp will offer a great instructor to student ratio. Coach Bowyer and Coach Enders have 23 years experience coaching at the high school level between them and both have played baseball past high school, including Enders pitching in the Major Leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays. The camp weeks are June 7-10 and June 14-17 @Taylor High School from 9AM-12. Registration can completed by requesting an e-flyer from championcamp@gmail.com. The camps fee is $125 per session. Any other questions can be sent to Trevor21@consolidated.net and phone calls can be made to Suzy Enders 713-256-2986. Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ups will be accepted.
Green Thumb Seminar: Year Round Vegetable Gardening
The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present “Year Round Vegetable Gardening” as the June program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, June 10, 2010. Learn planting and care recommendations; production and disease control; selections for spring and fall planting. The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the “Lake House”; 25202 Springwood Lake Drive; Katy, TX 77494. The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. (281-394-7195 ext. 7001 for directions.) 281-341-7068 or http://www.fbmg.comfor more information.
City of Katy 2010 Summer Camps
The City of Katy 2010 Summer Camps are here! To register, visit http://cityofkaty.com/departments/parks/summer-camps-2/.
June 7th -11th
LEGO LOGO: Ages 8‐12, 9:00‐1:00pm or 2:00‐4:00pm $89
Under the guidance of a certified educator, along with detailed technical plans to follow, the participant will build robots, traffic lights, race cars, four‐by‐four trucks, cranes, pulleys, levers, and more during this energized week of discovery with Lego!
LEGO MANIA: Ages 5‐7, 11:30‐1:30pm $89
This innovative program for Lego buffs provides opportunities for imagination and enrichment as the child has the opportunity to construct dinosaurs, rockets, castles, airplanes, forts, cars, and more!
FASHION DESIGNER: Ages 8‐12, 9:00‐1:00pm $89
Design principles in the areas of sketching, color & pattern coordination, costume design and fashion history will be applied to their individual style. Designs come to life with beautifully patterned papers, yards and yards of ribbons, colorful sequins, glitzy jewels, glamorous feathers and oodles of other embellishments.
FAIRY PRINCESS: Ages 4‐8, 11:30‐1:30pm $89
Princesses, with a little help from Barbie, will have a great time learning to dress for the occasion, practicing good manners, making new friends, importance of school work, how to use money, attending social events, hearing great stories, practicing talents, cooking tips for young ladies, art and much, much more!
READ NOW! : Ages 4‐6, 2:00‐4:00pm $89
Offers fast paced, fun filled activities directly related to the act of reading. Provides successes designed to develop self esteem, confidence, and motivation to move forward in the reading experience.
June 14th – 18th
STARZ CHEER & TUMBLE: Ages 4‐7, 9:00‐12:00pm $140
STARZ CHEER & TUMBLE: Ages 8‐12, 1:00‐4:00pm $140
Cheerleading camp is a dynamic fun filled program combining dance, jumps, tosses, cheers and chants. Cheerleading develops strength, flexibility, spunk and power and also teaches athletes about teamwork, commitment, responsibility and camaraderie. Campers will learn the latest stunts, pyramids and cheers in a safe and fun environment. Includes t‐shirt and pom poms.
July 6th – 9th
PC PET SHOP: Ages 3‐7, 9:00‐12:00pm $160
Little iKids become PC Vets to learn about their newest pet “Puter”! Children learn basic computer and keyboarding skills while discovering animal life and pet care. Children have fun with technology‐based activities, animal themed projects, creative pet play and much more! (Campers are welcome to bring their favorite stuffed animal.)
DIGITAL MEDIA MAGIC: Ages 7‐12, 1:00‐4:00pm $160
Big iKids learn the tricks of digital media in photography and movie creation. Children have fun discovering the magical secrets of digital concepts in animation, green screen technology, photo transformation and more! Children are introduced to a variety of digital media applications such as Stop Motion, Photoshop and Movie Maker to create their very own exciting projects!
Please bring a snack and drink each camp day.
July 19th – 23rd
STARZ CHEER & TUMBLE: Ages 4‐7, 9:00‐12:00pm $140
STARZ CHEER & TUMBLE: Ages 8‐12, 1:00‐4:00pm $140
Cheerleading camp is a dynamic fun filled program combining dance, jumps, tosses, cheers and chants. Cheerleading develops strength, flexibility, spunk and power and also teaches athletes about teamwork, commitment, responsibility and camaraderie. Campers will learn the latest stunts, pyramids and cheers in a safe and fun environment. Includes t‐shirt and pom poms.
July 26th – 30th
SECRET AGENT LAB: Ages 6‐12, 9:00‐3:00pm $260
Look out 007—the Mad Science Spy Academy is in session! Using powers of observations and the Inspectikit, our young forensic scientists will have all they need to get started on their detective adventure. Become a super spy and learn clever ways vision, campers will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and step into the shoes of a spy in action! Campers should bring a sack lunch.
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW: Ages 3‐5, 9:00‐12:00pm $190
Mad Science explores the way things grow in this “down‐toearth”, half day preschool camp. Learn about plants by dissecting seeds, making leaf rubbings, and creating farmable fruit and veggie prints. Investigate the world of worms…yes, WORMS! Put on your Bee‐utiful Bug Costume and flutter by the camp as you learn about one of a flower’s favorite pollinators! Come see what the buzz is all about! You can even make your very own butterfly bracelets! Registration is OPEN at www.madscience.com
SLHS Sapphires Sizzlin’ Summer Dance Camp
SLHS Sapphires Sizzlin’ Summer Dance Camp at Seven Lakes High School June 7th through Jun 9th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. (Registration begins at 7:30 am). Students grades K-6. Friends and family are invited for a showcase performance June 9 at 12 noon. Cost: $75 -three days only includes t-shirt, dancing, snack, crafts. $100 – entire week (includes optional activity days). **Optional: June 10-11 Activity Days (non-dancing) games, crafts, play 8am-12 Noon. For more information: Contact Jennifer Badalamenti at jenniferbadalamenti@msn.com or www.slhssapphires.org.
Katy ISD High School Graduations
06/04/2010:
Taylor High School Graduation, Merrell Center, 7:00 p.m.
06/05/2010:
Katy High School Graduation, Merrell Center, 9:00 a.m.
Seven Lakes High School Graduation, Merrell Center, 2:00 p.m.
Cinco Ranch High School Graduation, Merrell Center, 7:00 p.m.
06/06/2010
Morton Ranch High School Graduation, Merrell Center, 2:00 p.m.
Mayde Creek High School Graduation, Merrell Center, 7:00 p.m.
Chip-In Night at Nestlé Toll House Café benefiting Exley Elementary
Visit Nestlé at LaCenterra on Sunday, May 30th for your favorite sweet and Exley Elementary will get a treat. From 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Nestlé Toll House Cafe will donate 20% of the evening’s sales back to the school. Need to raise funds for your school or organization? Contact Nestlé Toll House at (281) 371-8101 or email nth.lacenterra@gmail.com to learn how.
CrossPoint Community Church Summer Day Camp
CrossPoint Community Church will host their popular summer day camp program, Summer Slam, for kids pre-school through 5th grade beginning Monday, June 7th. Classes are available throughout the summer in two-week sessions with a choice of a whole day schedule from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm or a half-day schedule from 9:00 am to 12:00 or 12:00 to 3:30pm. Four session dates are available to meet parents’ needs.
Session 1 – June 7th through June 18th
Session 2 – July 7th through July 16th
Session 3 – July 19th through July 30th
Session 4 – August 2nd through August 13th
Three different tracks are available for each session: Arts and Crafts, Sports and Recreation, and Mind Challenge Fun. All classes are held at the church’s Westgreen campus located at 700 S. Westgreen Blvd. in Katy. Some sports and recreation activities are held outdoors on the church’s athletic fields.
Registration is now open at www.crosspt.orgor fore more information contact John Moore, Director of Sports Ministry at 281-398-6464. Registration is limited and sessions fill fast, so sign up now.
AARP Driver Safety Program
The AARP Driver Safety Course for drivers age 50 and older is scheduled for June 23rd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Carriage Inn. Participants must attend both days to qualify for auto insurance premium reduction. Fee payable at the course is $12 for AARP members ( bring membership card) and $14 for non-members. Registration is required and class is limited to 25 persons. For additional information and to register, call 281-392-2927. The Carriage Inn is located at 1400 Katy-Flewellen Road in Katy.
Katy Go Texan Committee 6th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
Please go out to Bryant’s Ice House at 26913 Katy Freeway and support the Katy Go Texan’s 6th annual cook-off Friday, May 21st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday, May 22nd from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. All BBQ teams welcomed. There will be Horseshoe Pitching, Washer and Dominos Contest. $5.00 gate entry includes BBQ plate and chips on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. There will also be pre-selling of Briskets that will be ready for pick-up on Saturday. Let them do your cooking for Memorial Day weekend. Price is $45.00. Help raise money for the $15,000 scholarships that we award to KISD students each year. This past year we awarded 12 scholarships to graduating students. These scholarships are open to all KISD students. For further information, pre-sale form, or team entry form, please contact Michele Martinez at 281-818-4256.
Hummers with Fort Bend Master Gardeners
Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service on Thursday, May 20, 2010 to hear Mark Klym, Information Specialist and Texas Hummingbird Roundup Coordinator, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Klym is renowned for his knowledge of native plants and animals-in both backyard settings and the wild-as well as the elements that make up a healthy habitat. He has authored or co-authored numerous publications and books including Hummingbirds of Texas. The program is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
Rylander Elementary School Spirit Night
Treat yourself to a deliciously sweet Cold Stone Creamery creation and help Rylander Elementary School raise funds. From 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on April 30th, Cold Stone Creamery will donate 15% of the evening’s sales back to the school. For more information and to learn about giveback nights call Sue at (832) 452-0324 or visit Cold Stone Creamery.
