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Posted on Oct 20, 2009 | Tagged in: Lakemont , education , community , activities
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.
Posted on Sep 18, 2009 | Tagged in: events , education , activities
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.
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , Healthcare , education
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:
Posted on Aug 17, 2009 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , education , community
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.
Posted on Jul 14, 2009 | Tagged in: education
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.
Posted on Jul 13, 2009 | Tagged in: Lakemont , education
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
Posted on Jul 8, 2009 | Tagged in: education , community
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.
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 | Tagged in: Lakemont , education , community
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.
Posted on May 14, 2009 | Tagged in: Lakemont , education , community
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
Posted on Mar 26, 2009 | Tagged in: Lakemont , education
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.”
