Blog entries tagged Lamar C.I.S.D.

LAMAR CISD Achieves Recognized Status

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:38:13 +0100

The Lamar Consolidated School District has earned a Recognized ranking from the Texas Education Agency based on recently released results from the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests. The TEA ranks schools and districts across the state. Now, 18 Lamar CISD campuses are rated as Exemplary and 10 are Recognized.

Additionally all schools serving school-age students in master-planned Lakemont are now either Exemplary or Recognized.

McNeill Elementary, located within Lakemont and Werthimer, which serves Lakemont students in sixth grade retained their Exemplary status. Lakemont students also attend Briscoe Junior High and Foster High School, both of which are rated as Recognized.

For more information on the Lamar CISD and the schools serving Lakemont, visit www.lcisd.org.

Lamar Consolidated ISD Junior High Cheer Squads Show Unity This Summer

Joseph Leon — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:03:51 +0100

The Cheer Squads from LCISD’s Briscoe, Reading, Lamar, and George Junior High Schools held their first-ever joint summer camp this year. Normally the four junior highs would have their own separate cheer camps, but Briscoe Cheer Coach Krystle Geick opened her gym to the other three squads - and they had a great time building friendships, learning unity, providing mutual support, and competing for individual awards during the camp. The coaches for the other three squads - Ashley Lancaster of George, Carrie Magliaro of Lamar, and Kim Cantrell of Reading – all supported this multi-school pilot summer, and were glad they did. One more reason to prove that LCISD is a great place for kids to grow and learn character all at the same time!

Movie Filmed in Fort Bend Soon to Be Released

Daphne Hager — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:38:27 +0100

The independently-produced mystery thriller movie “Apart” has been shooting in and around the Fort Bend area, including Richmond and Rosenberg, for nearly two years -but it’s now in post-production and headed for release soon! Community support has been high for the film, and has included scenes from the streets of Fort Bend, as well as from Lamar Consolidated High School (LCHS) and Foster High School (FHS) - including filming during the 2008 football game between the two schools.

The cities of Richmond and Rosenberg have also lent their support, waiving fees for the small production that meant the difference in getting not just good, but great exposure of the Fort Bend area that will be seen in the upcoming film. The cast includes many veterans of film, but is the debut for writer/director Aaron Rottinghaus, and is produced by Ryan Rettig. The movie and its release will signal that Fort Bend is a great site to film future movies, as well as highlight the great communities and people of Fort Bend.

For more movie details, confirmed release dates and more, visit the “Apart” Facebook page at Facebook.com/apartmovie!

Foster High School Students Achieve Awards and Scholarships

Greg Rivera — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:31:27 +0100

Three Foster High School (FHS) students have presented themselves as great academic and athletic examples for the Lakemont area!

FHS Junior Andres Vidaurre has been selected by Texas Senator Glenn Hegar to participate in the High School Aerospace Scholar (HSAS) program. The HSAS program includes online activities as well as a spot for a six-day on-site residential experience at the nearby NASA Johnson Space Center this summer.

And, FHS Seniors, Tuan Nguyen and Gabby Webster, were selected for the Rosenberg Lion’s Club $1000 scholarship Award and are being honored at the May 5th Lion’s Club Ceremony.

Academic scholarships are not all that FHS students earned this year. Senior Kailey McNamara was offered, and has accepted, a four-year Volleyball scholarship to Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana, where she will major in nursing.

FHS is a great school, producing scholarship and collegiate entry for many years. For the school years of 2007, 2008, and 2009, FHS has received the highly coveted ACT Admission Test College Readiness award for high test achievements.

Congratulations FHS students on all of your great successes!

Foster High School Students Achieve Top Ten in El Paso Debate Tournament

Greg Rivera — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:19:59 +0100

Three of Lakemont’s Foster High School students excelled at the Texas Forensic League State Tournament in El Paso this March: Gabrielle Webster and Mary Alyson Atkins were 8th in Public Forum Debate, and Stephen Vincent was the only junior to advance to quarter finals in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Vincent also advanced to the quarter-final round in Original Oratory and the semi-finals in Domestic Extemporaneous.

The Texas Forensic Association mission is to advance the theater and forensic arts in both education and to the public and many tournaments are hosted around the state of Texas throughout the year. Achievement in TFA tournaments marshals a profound skill set that yields insights and advantages across several career paths, from medicine to law, business to public service.

Foster High School is a TEA 2009 recognized school, with great academic and athletic programs that demonstrate achievement, character, and sacrifice. For more information on FHS, visit Lcisd.org/Schools/HighSchools/FosterHighSchool/.

Go Falcons!

LCISD Seeks Volunteers for Special Olympics

Greg Rivera — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:31:54 +0100

The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District 2010 Special Olympics Invitational is taking place Saturday, April 24th and the district is still in need of several volunteers for the special event.

More information on the details of the event will be released soon, but Lakemont residents have the immediate opportunity to step in as great helpers to a worthy cause. Aid is needed with:

Cheer Squad
Hospitality
Volunteer Registration
Finish Line
Athlete Escort
Welcome Table
Olympic Town
Athlete “Buddy”
Field Staging
Field Awards
Track Awards
Starting Line, and more.

The event will take place at Traylor Stadium – Lamar Hish School and for volunteers that help all day, lunch will be provided. To receive your volunteer t-shirt, you must register by March 26th, so download the form and follow the instructions to submit your information soon!

Foster High Decathletes Advance to State

Daphne Hager — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:36:50 +0100

The Foster High School Decathlon team has advanced to state and is competing this weekend, February 25-28 after finishing second in Region VI in the Medium School division.

Each team is composed of three levels of competitors: Honors students (“A” GPA), Scholastic students (“B” GPA), and Varsity students (“C” GPA). The students compete in 10 events: Essay, Speech, Interview, Math, Language and Literature, Music, Art, Science, Economics, and Super Quiz (History). In addition, each year has a theme, this year’s being “The French Revolution.”

Foster High’s Armando Ghinaglia had the highest individual score in the Honors Division and had the highest individual score in the entire competition. Ghinaglia claimed first in Art, Economics and Math, second in Language and Literature, Music and Science, and third in Essay, Interview and Super Quiz.

Molly McCarthy claimed the second highest individual score in the Honors Division, finishing first in Speech, second in Economics, Essay and Math, and third in Art and Language and Literature.

Several other FHS students placed well in the competition; the press release details a full description.

Lakemont wishes the Foster Decathletes well during this weekend’s competition!

Lamar CISD 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Student Art Show

Greg Rivera — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:32:53 +0100

It’s almost time for the rodeo – The 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – and students across Texas are doing more than just brushing animals, they are creating works of art that display their Western culture, heritage and or history. Lamar CISD students are getting a chance to take part in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Student Art Show by submitting and displaying artwork for judging, first at a local level, then winners will go on to have their work displayed at the Reliant Center during the rodeo.

The Lamar CISD Student Art Exhibit features work by Lamar CISD students in pre-K through 12th grade. Their work will be on display from January 13-2- at the Fort Bend County Rosenberg Annex at 4520 Reading Road. The exhibit is open from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday (except for Martin Luther King Jr. Day when it is closed).

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program began in 1964 and has had more than 7 million entries since that time, with over 300,000 entries submitted each year from students across Texas. Every student receives a certificate of merit signed by the Show president, as well as a blue, red or white ribbon for achievement. Work is judged by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Committee and artists that receive “Best of Show,” “Gold Medal,” and “Special Merit” will have their work displayed in the Hayloft Gallery in the Reliant Center throughout the run of the Show and Rodeo.

For more information please contact the Lamar CISD Fine Arts Department at 832-223-0512

Lamar CISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Cheryl Boe — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, which serves children living in Lakemont, is celebrating Red Ribbon Week from now until October 30.

Promoting the drug free message to children at all levels, the district is featuring a food drive highlighted by the theme “Being Drug Free Comes in CANS – I Can, You Can, We Can”.

The district is encouraging everyone to donate a can and help fight hunger in our community. Donation barrels are located on every school campus in the district. Non-perishable donations collected will help fill the shelves at Helping Hands, the area’s local food pantry. For more information, contact Melinda Morgan, Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator at 832-223-0355.

Lamar Consolidated ISD Dropout Recovery Walk September 12th

Daphne Hager — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Lamar Consolidated ISD, Fort Bend County school districts, the city of Houston, and Houston area school districts are collaborating once again to visit the homes of drop out students to convince them to return to school and graduate. The Dropout Recovery Walk is set to take place on September 12th, and is currently taking volunteers.

Drop outs have quite an impact on the economy of Texas, so this effort is important to strengthen the community and keep Houston, Fort Bend, and surrounding areas on top. "It is difficult to describe the impact that occurs when caring adults use personal time to travel to a student’s home and discuss concerns for the student’s future," states Rhett Gray," LCISD administrator for Truancy and Dropout Prevention. "There were several success stories from last year’s event. Not all the students do return, but we are motivated by each one that does."

Volunteering for the Dropout Recovery Walk is open to a wide variety of people. Volunteers range from non-profits, local governments, schools, businesses, and more. Before attending the walk volunteers will receive training and travel in groups with information packages. These packets include program options and academic instruction. Those who can't make it in person may still assist by making calls to former students. This is a great way to get them back on track to earning a degree.

Those interested in volunteering for the Dropout Recovery Walk should contact Rhett Grey at 832-223-0406.

Source: Fort Bend Herald

Lamar Consolidated High School Class of 1959 Prepares for 50 Year Reunion

Daphne Hager — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Richmond county is certainly a place where traditions and memories have value and are treasured by many. In this case, these memories are preserved by the 1959 class of Lamar Consolidated High school. On October 9th-10th, Lamar Consolidated High School will hold its 50 year class reunion. Gerald Albrecht, member of the Lamar 1959 Alumni Reunion Committee, is busy gathering classmates together for this reunion at Fort Bend Country Club, 2627 FM 762 in Richmond, Texas.

The school is located at 4606 Mustang Ave. in Rosenberg, and was originally established in 1949 during a more "innocent" era, as classmate Janice Norman recalls. “Most people graduated and we didn't have the dropout rate that we hear about today,” Norman said.

The group's 15th anniversary in 1974 marked the time when they made the reunion a formal tradition every five years. This reunion marks special significance not only for being the golden 50 number, but as it will be the first one to not include Betty LeBlanc. LeBlanc was the class queen and past coordinator for the other reunions. She passed away in 2006 of cancer. Known for her school spirit, Norman acknowledges her for her organization of activities and outings for classmates.

For many like Charles Edwards, vice president of the 1959 senior class and lifelong resident of Rosenberg, attending the reunions brings back many fond memories. Edwards has attended every class reunion so far, and hopes to locate most of his classmates for the reunion, 60% of which are believed to still live in the Rosenberg/Richmond area.

On September 1st, the committee will hold a meeting regarding the reunion. For more information on the 1959 Lamar Consolidated High School Reunion contact LaVerne Gibson at 281-232-5663, or Edwards at 281-391-2150 or visit the website at Lamar59.com.

Image courtesy of Chron.com
Source: Chron.com

Back to School News: New Immunization Requirements for Texas Kids

Daphne Hager — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Texas kids are getting ready to go back to schools, and for many children, preparation includes getting a few more immunizations. This year, big changes have been made in immunization requirements which will impact incoming kindergarten and seventh grade students.
The changes to the requirements were made to bring Texas into line more closely with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices recommend. These changes started on August 01 and include:Hepatitis A Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.Measles, Mumps, Rubelle (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine.Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. However, a written statement from the parent/guardian, school nurse or physician attesting to the child already having had chickenpox may replace the vaccine.Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis-containing Vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine. Students in the 7th grade are required to have a booster shot of Tdap only if it has been five years since their last dose. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster shot of Tdap if it has been ten years or more since their previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.Meningococcal Vaccine: All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine. For more information on immunization requirements for Texas kids:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/IMMUNIZE/

Lakemont's Elementary School Earns Exemplary Rating

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

After an exciting summer of good news for the Lamar CISD – the winning of the HEB Excellence in Education award and McNeill Elementary School’s principal Ken Davis earning the National Distinguished Elementary Principal honor; recently released rankings from the Texas Education Agency include more Lamar CISD schools that have earned an Exemplary rating.

The district in which children living in master-planned Lakemont attend, two of the four schools zoned to the community have earned an exemplary rating from the TEA.

McNeill Elementary, located within the Lakemont community, has earned an exemplary ranking as well as Wertheimer Middle School. Lakemont children also attend Briscoe Junior High and Foster High School, which earned a Recognized rating from the TEA. School rankings are based on student performance on the state’s assessment tests and student attendance.

“The Lamar CISD is a great district represented by outstanding students, teachers and parental support,” said Misty Watkins, Marketing Director for Lakemont. “McNeill Elementary is one of the newest schools in the district and has already earned numerous accolades for its various accomplishments.”

Information on Lakemont’s schools, builders and amenities is available in new-home sales offices which are open daily in the community.

New State Law: No Cell Phones in School Zones

Daphne Hager — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Lakemont residents should be wary when driving through Lamar C.I.S.D.'s and other schools' school zones (like Katy I.S.D.), as a new state law will prohibit the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle in a school zone. Violators must pay a fine of up to $200 per violation.

House Bill 55 is set to take effect on September 1, and is intended to promote the safety of students. While the law has not taken effect in all areas of Texas yet, it is in effect in the West Houston area.

A few facts about the law:
Provisions under the law will allow drivers to use cell phones in school zones with a hands-free device or when their vehicle is stopped.School bus drivers will be affected, too.The law is an amendment of the Texas Transportation Code, section 545.425. An additional exception is provided in emergency situations, when a driver needs to use a cell phone in a school zone to contact police, fire, or emergency medical personnel.We beg Lakemont residents to heed this new law, as it is designed with the safety of you and your children in mind!