Blog entries tagged education

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.

Enjoy New Fashions in Mid Summer While Helping Fort Bend Area Youth

Daphne Hager — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:33:09 +0100

Lakemont is excited to announce a great opportunity for parents to take some time out for themselves later this summer—all while helping area students to spread their wings with scholarships to Texas vocational schools, colleges, and universities!

The Fort Bend County Fair Association's (FBCFA) 21st Annual Style Show and Luncheon will be held at the Safari Texas Ranch in the beautiful Magnolia Room on Aug. 28, 2010, located at 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX, 77407. The doors will open at 10:30am, lunch is served at noon, and the style show begins at 12.30 p.m. Some of the fashion models included in the 2010 Fort Bend County Fair will be Queen Candidates, as well as local personalities. Last year's attendance was more than 300 strong so grab your tickets and plan to be a part of this great scholarship opportunity at the Annual Style Show!

The FBCFA has awarded 460 scholarships to students since 1979, and the proceeds from last year's fund, including the style show, provided 30 Fort Bend County students with $2,000 scholarships. More information about the Fair, Scholarships, and Fair Queen requirements can be found on the FBCFA website also, www.fbcfa.org.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from any Style Show Committee member or online at www.fbcfa.org. You may also call Joanne Crouch at 281-703-7894, Monica Myska at 281-300-7854, or the FBCFA office at 281-342-6171.

Summer Kids Programs at Fort Bend County Museum

Daphne Hager — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:33:24 +0100

The Fort Bend County Museum is hosting two fun-filled, full-day educational weeks this summer for children 8-to-12 (under 8 may be allowed with parental participation). Each day will be split into a morning and afternoon session, 9-noon and 1-4pm, covering Archeology, Frontier Life, and what 19th Century homes were like.

The sessions costs $200 and are scheduled for the weeks of July 14-17 and August 11-14. Each sessions fee includes archeological digs, visits to historic homes, pitching frontier tents, and more—and might even include a weaving and/or a historical site and cemetery visit for the older children.

Fort Bend County Museum has well served the Fort Bend area for over 40 years, as both a local museum and as host to many great events throughout each year including events such as Texas Market Days, Lone Star Stomp, and Taste of Texas. It’s well worth a visit any day of the year.

For more information, please visit the Fort Bend County Museums Web site.

Image by euthman.

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!

Old-Town Charm of Richmond Lands the City In A Texas Lottery Commercial

Greg Rivera — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:46:34 +0100

Old-Town Charm of Richmond Lands the City In A Texas Lottery Commercial The city of Richmond served as a unique backdrop for a new Texas Lottery commercial, highlighting Richmond’s recognition for old-town charm as well as serving education needs in Texas in late March, 2010.

The commercial features a giant red ball rolling down a quaint and beautiful downtown Richmond street to the awe of passers-by, highlighting the Texas Lottery’s new participation in the high-stakes multi-state PowerBall Lottery. PowerBall jackpots have reached hundreds of millions of dollars, and, as with all Texas Lottery sales, the Texas ticket proceeds go to the Foundation School Fund to benefit education in Texas. Over the last twelve years, Texas Lottery has funded $12 billion in Texas education.

Several Richmond residents acted in the commercial, including a Sandy McGee’s Restaurant employee, Catherine Sdao. Catherine had originally arrived with restaurant owner Sandy McGee to serve food and drinks, but she was quickly recruited into the commercial. “The next thing I knew after arriving was people were changing my clothes and telling me to hold something,” Sdao said.

Two great area parks were also used for shooting, including NASA’s Rocket Park at the Johnson Space Center featuring actual rockets from a NASA space flight and the close-by George Ranch Historical Park , a long-loved 480-acre living-history museum on a 23,000-acre working ranch.

Stay tuned to your favorite local channels to see the new commercial!

Sources: Fort Bend Herald Texas Lottery, NASA Rocket Park, George Ranch Historical Park

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 Announces the Addition of Engineering Courses

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:49:02 +0100

Soon, high-school age students in master-planned Lakemont will have the opportunity to explore engineering and engineering technology as a potential career.

The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District recently announced that its Board of Trustees approved a new series of elective courses for students in its four high schools for the 2010-11 school year which includes Foster High School which serves students in Lakemont.
Beginning in August 2010, students in grades 9 and 10 will have an opportunity to join students from across the nation to explore engineering and engineering technology as a potential career.

The district reports that it has joined the national pre-engineering program titled Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Currently offered in more than 3,000 school districts in all 50 states, PLTW curriculum was developed with the help of engineers and engineering universities and allows students to use science, technology, math and engineering to solve real world problems.

The first course in the new course series is Introduction to Engineering Design (IED). Students, in grades 9 and 10, who like to create and design will be provided opportunities to learn engineering design software and to solve real world problems in the IED class.

Students who successfully complete IED will be able to take additional courses during the following school years including Principles of Engineering (POE), Digital Electronics (DE), Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA), Biotechnical Engineering (BTE), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), and Engineering Design and Development (EDD).

For more information, visit the Lamar CISD website at www.lcisd.org.

LCISD Seeks Judges for UIL Competition

Greg Rivera — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:36:46 +0100

Lakemont residents can get involved in their community during the New Year by taking time to cultivate the excellent education the area provides. The highly-acclaimed Lamar Consolidated Independent School District is seeking judges from the community for the District’s annual Academic UIL competition. The UIL is the University Interscholastic League, a governing organization residing over Texas schools for competitions ranging from academic, speech and debate, to athletics.

Students from elementary to high school take part in these competitions throughout the year, demonstrating their excellent aptitude from academics to athletics. Any interested student can participate in the competitions as long as they are passing all their classes. Teachers will also select students from across the academic line whom they feel will be successful. Students are then encouraged by teachers who have volunteered their time to coaching them for competition. In addition to coaching students take practice tests from previous year’s to build their skills.

On January 30, 2010 the Lamar CISD will host its annual Academic UIL competition at George Junior High from 9am-1pm. The competition will be for students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and will include Lamar CISD, Victoria ISD, Calhoun County ISD and El Campo ISD. The LCISD is seeking judges from the community to judge various speaking events covering art, dictionary skills, listening skills, mathematics, number sense, science, social studies and more. No experience is necessary to participate in judging.

If you or someone you know would like to sign up for one or more of the 45 minute sessions, please contact Lisa McNally at HYPERLINK "mailto:lmcnally@lcisd.org" o "blocked::mailto:lmcnally@lcisd.org" lmcnally@lcisd.org or call 281-964-7866.

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.

Lakemont Launches Astronomy Club

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

The Lakemont Astronomy Club is the newest group in the west Houston area community. Known for its strong resident involvement and outreach, the Lakemont Astronomy Club is just one more example of how residents find common interests and common bonds with their neighbors.

The group celebrated its first “Star Party” on October 16, and enjoyed the scenic surrounds of the beautiful community as well as the outstanding fall weather. Open to all Lakemont residents the club welcome guests and members to its Star Party with a 10" Newtonian Reflector telescope, enabling everyone to enjoy wonderful views of Jupiter and it's moons, The Ring Nebula - M57, Hercules Cluster - Globular Star Cluster M13, Globular Star Cluster M22 in Sagittarius, Open Star Cluster M39 in Cygnus and Constellation Tours.

The event was enjoyed by residents of all ages who brought lawn chairs, blankets, binoculars and telescopes to the Lakehouse, one of the many amenities enjoyed by Lakemont residents.

Imagination Campus Offers School-Age Fun for Lakemont Kids

Daphne Hager — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Are you looking for a place where your child can learn and explore the world in a safe, yet diverse environment? If so, then join other Lakemont families in welcoming Imagination Campus - the “Ultimate Intelligence Raising Environment.” Imagination Campus offers a safe and friendly environment and is proud to be named the first Texas eco-healthy childcare and preschool by the OEC environmental council.

The campus offers daily childcare and schooling for children, birth through Kindergarten, to give them not just a head start but a leap in learning. Each curriculum is specially created and geared towards the unique stage of development your child is in. As your child grows, the curriculum changes to provide age appropriate and individually tailored classes which stress critical thinking through a globally oriented curriculum. Over time they learn about language and grammar, math, art, and technology to name a few. They even begin hearing French, Spanish and Mandarin at age two, with language classes starting at age three – always learning at their own pace in an encouraging academic environment.

Once they’ve entered grade school children can still take part in the academic programs through the After School Enrichment Program. Imagination Campus provides transportation from five Lakemont area schools throughout the school year. The program includes a healthy snack and time to do homework with the help of imagination counselors, followed by fun, relaxing activities based on a themed module which changes every three weeks (e.g. cooking or learning about matter) to increase their knowledge and understanding of the world.

Lakemont residents that do not attend Imagination Campus can still take part in the enriching activities offered through workshops and events. Imagination Campus even hosts birthday parties and offers summer camps for area children.

Upcoming Events:

September 24: Art from Far Far Away (FREE Family Event) September 25: Movie Director’s Workshop - Lamar CISD Day Off ($55 Ages 5-12) October 2: Imagination Spy Clinic – Katy ISD Half Day Off ($35 Ages 5-12) October 12: Movie Director’s Workshop – Katy ISD Full Day Off ($55 Ages 5-12) October 8: Imagination Spy Clinic – Lamar CISD Half Day Off ($35 Ages 5-12) October 9: Bon Appetit! – Lamar CISD Half Day Off ($35 Ages 5-12) October 23: Pee Wee Boo Ball (FREE Family Event, 6-8:30pm)

Reservations are required.

For more information on how your family can benefit and take part please visit www.ImaginationCampus.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.

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!

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

Lamar CISD Wins Top Honors, $100,000 in H-E-B Excellence In Education Awards

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District has earned top honors in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award and $100,000 that will benefit the district’s education foundation. LCISD was recognized in a recent awards ceremony in Austin.

LCISD Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle led the Lamar CISD delegation on hand for the awards banquet. Lamar CISD earned $5,000 for being one of five finalists named in March. Velasquez Elementary teacher Sharon Horn was named a finalist in the Leadership category, earning her and her school a $1,000 check from H-E-B.

The H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards was created to celebrate and recognize the contributions of public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. This program is the largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation. H-E-B awards more than $500,000 in cash prizes to deserving teachers, principals and school districts.

The awards are judged in cooperation with The Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

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.6-15

New Recreation Center, New School Now Open

Joseph Leon — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Ranked among the top five best selling master-planned communities in Houston last year by Metrostudy, Lakemont’s momentum continues, with the upcoming opening of a new elementary school, new models and new amenities. Boasting a location at the entrance of the Westpark Tollway, Lakemont’s west Houston location appeals to a wide variety of buyers, who find convenient access to the Energy Corridor, the Galleria and Greenway Plaza areas and the Texas Medical Center.

This month, the first on-site school will open in Lakemont. McNeill Elementary is located just past the main entrance of the community and will serve Lakemont children in grades kindergarten through fifth. For more information on schools serving Lakemont, contact Lamar CISD at www.LCISD.org

And this summer, Lakemont residents are enjoying more even more amenities with the opening of the community’s second major recreation area. The new recreation center features a resort-style pool,park and basketball court. The new site compliments the current community clubhouse, pool and park as well as five lakes with more planned, and walking trails.

New homes in Lakemont are priced from the $120,000s to the $300,000s by top Houston builders who include Perry Homes, Lennar, Brighton Homes, J. Patrick Homes and Meritage Homes. New decorated models are open daily throughout Lakemont.

Friendswood Development Donates to LAMAR CISD

Joseph Leon — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Friendswood Development Company, developers of outstanding master-planned communities in Houston since 1962, donated $28,873 to the Lamar Educational Awards Foundation. Two Friendswood Development Company communities – Lakemont and Walnut Creek – are located in the Lamar CISD. The recent donation is equal to a nickel per square foot of property Lamar Consolidated Independent School District purchased in the Walnut Creek subdivision that will be the location for Cora Thomas Elementary, LCISD’s 20th elementary campus.

“The work of the foundation is extremely important in helping the district and the teachers provide an outstanding education for the students” said John Hammond, president of Friendswood Development Company. “We’re very proud to be a part of the district’s growth and achievements.”

“Hopefully, this donation will make a real impact on the students and in the classrooms,” said Javier Martinez, community development manager for Walnut Creek. “Schools are such important factor for many people when they are considering a move and we’re confident that Lamar CISD offers an excellent academic experience, helping prepare students for a bright future.”“L.E.A.F. is appreciative of this wonderful donation from Friendswood Development.,” said L.E.A.F. board president Vincent Morales. “We also thank the LCISD school board for their assistance in securing this gift.”

L.E.A.F. was created to encourage teachers to develop creative instructional strategies in the classroom. District teachers are given the opportunity to make their creative ideas a reality, while positively impacting student learning. L.E.A.F. awarded more than $161,000 during the 2007 funding period and has awarded more than $732,000 in eight years.