Blog entries - July 2009

Millie Bush Dog Park

Daphne Hager — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

One of the treasured sites for dog-lovers in West Houston is the Millie Bush Dog park, located in George Bush Park at 16756 Westheimer Parkway. Lakemont dog owners will find this retreat, named the Number One Dog Park in the Nation by Novartis and Dog Fancy Magazine and the Best of Houston dog park in 2006 and 2007, the perfect place to let your loved one off-leash in a safe environment while you socialize, jog, or relax.

Features

The amount of Dog Parks is on the rise in the Houston area, with around 30 completed, under construction, or planned for development. With this rise comes a variety of competitive features, giving your pet more in their experience.

"Amenities" include:

Thirteen acresDouble gated & fencedPick up bagsLarge and small dog areas with large and small fire hydrants)Doggie swimming pondsWater fountainsDoggie showersShade areasBenchesScattered treesWalking pathParking LotPicnic benches outside the park
The Millie Bush Dog Park and surrounding George Bush Park make for a full day of fun for the entire family. Children will enjoy playing with the pets in a fun outdoor environment, while men can venture off around the area and perhaps visit the nearby shooting range.

Before visiting, be sure to read the Houston Dog Parks' Awareness article, to familiarize yourself with the community's expectations.

Source: HoustonDogPark.org

Back to School Info for Lamar CISD

Daphne Hager — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Current and new Lakemont resident parents should soon be gearing up their young scholars for the 2009-2010 school year at Lamar Consolidated Independents School District. We hope to bring you a central source for your Lamar CISD "back to school" needs.
New Residents: Enrollment

If your child was not previously enrolled in a Lamar CISD school, that should be the first item on your list. To enroll your child:

Determine which school he/she will attend. Lakemont students attend McNeill Elementary, Wertheimer Middle School (6th grade), Briscoe Junior High (7th & 8th grade), and Foster High School.Register your child at LCISD.org by completing the online pre-registration. Then, elementary schools open August 3rd and Secondary Schools open August 6th for registration in person. You will need to bring: proof of residence, school records, the child's Social Security card, immunization records, and a certified birth certificate. If you do not have all records on hand, you can submit them for 30 days after enrollment.Check with Lamar's Transportation Department. You can click the Find My School icon at LCISD.org to see if your child qualifies for bus transportation.

View the LCISD Enrollment Guide.

View the LCISD District Calendar to view the exact days school is in session.

School Supply Lists

Elementary School Supply List

Secondary School Supply List

Note: Teachers' requirements vary more often in secondary schooling. Students are encouraged to develop their own organizational and study habits, so their unique supply preferences will reflect those habits.

Student Handbooks

Elementary Handbook

Secondary Schools Handbook

The Lakemont community wishes your students a prosperous 2009-2010 school year!

Lennar Summer Promotion

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Lennar is making summer home buying a little bit more exciting with a special incentive that enables buyers to choose between three generous options when purchasing their new home.

For a limited time, Lennar is offering buyers th e opportunity to choose one of the following:

$3,000 in closing costs paid by Lennar;A Rainbow Play System in their backyard, or A front load washer and dryer

A part of the summer promotion, “There’s No Place Like Lennar” the builder is offering this in all of its Houston area communities including master-planned Lakemont.

The offer applies to Lennar homes that sell between July 6, 2009 and July 19, 2009 and close by August 31, 2009. Lennar New Home Consultants have complete details on the promotion. Visit any Lennar model and sales office in any Friendswood Development Company or Trailwood community. Model homes and sales offices are open daily.

McNeill Elementary School Principal Earns National Honor

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

McNeill Elementary School Principal Ken Davis is the Texas 2009 Elementary Level National Distinguished Principal. McNeill Elementary School serves elementary school age children living in Lakemont.

Davis is described as an incredible role model who believes in every child, every day and although he is highly admired and respected by his students and colleagues, he was surprised with the recent announcement that was made before more than 2,300 educators at the Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association’s (TEPSA) Summer Conference.

Davis received a check for $10,000, and will represent Texas at the National Distinguished Principals program held in Washington, D.C. in October.

“Ken’s leadership skills are evident in all of his work,” TEPSA Executive Director Sandi Borden said. “Whether leading his campus, working in his school district or serving as a TEPSA volunteer, he exemplifies the spirit of a true learning leader.”

Leading a melting pot of 27 cultures, Davis has created a school family that collaborates to achieve academic, social and behavioral goals for each child. Working diligently beside his staff, Davis empowers people to seek innovations, share ideas and implement best practices for students.

In Lamar CISD, Davis is known as a principal who will inquire about instructional programming, seek solutions regarding curriculum issues, share information with colleagues and serve as an advocate for students. Before opening McNeill this year Davis led Pink Elementary, from academically acceptable to exemplary.

Each year, Texas recognizes one National Distinguished Principal from the elementary level and one from the middle level. Hubenak Elementary principal Diane Parks was the Texas National Distinguished Principal in 2007.

Since 1917, TEPSA has served Texas principals and supervisors. TEPSA has more than 5,300 members. These administrators supervise more than 150,000 teachers who direct the activities of more than 2.3 million PreK-8 school children.

The announcement a part of the great news about the growing Lamar CISD.
Just last month, the district earned top honors in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award and $100,000 that will benefit the district’s education foundation.

Noted for its outstanding student and teacher achievement and strong community support, LCISD serves school-age children in Lakemont. One of the district’s newest schools – McNeill Elementary opened last fall and is located just past the entrance of Lakemont.

Known for its location adjacent to the entrance of the Westpark Tollway, Lakemont features new homes priced from the $140,000s to the $300,000s by Lennar, J. Patrick Homes, Perry Homes and Brighton Homes. New decorated models are now open daily.

In addition to a new elementary school, residents in Lakemont enjoy a wide variety of amenities such as lakes, parks, greenbelt trails and two resort-style pools.

Source: Lamar CISD

Fort Bend Hosts Master Naturalist Training

Melissa Burnham — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Want to learn more about your environment and the Texas landscape? Then the 2009 Fall Texas Master Naturalist Program, Coastal Prairie Chapter, is the perfect opportunity for you.

This program is a series of volunteer training courses that offer specific training in natural history, wildlife and the ecosystems of the area, including specialized study in birds, ecology, fish, mammals and soil science. “The goal is to help improve volunteers’ understanding of natural resources and related management activities, enabling them to earn Master Naturalist certification.” All volunteers perform these training duties in their own communities, “providing natural resource education and participating in community service and outreach projects.”

The Texas Master Naturalist Program is sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and AgriLife Extension. Classes will be held on eight consecutive Thursdays beginning September 10th from 9am to 3:30pm. The group will meet at various locations throughout Fort Bend and Waller counties. To learn more about this program, please visit their official website at www.coastalprairie.org or call 281-663-7042. Fall 2009 applications and training schedules are also available for print.

The Texas Master Naturalist Program is a wonderful chance to learn and love the great and diverse land that is Texas. By participating you can volunteer and “help ensure that people will be able to enjoy the natural Texas landscape for generations to come.”

Source: Houston Chronicle