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HOUSTON RANK
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STATE RANK
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Principals at schools like Helms Elementary know better than anyone that turning around a school is a long process. That’s why principal John Baker is taking this year’s report by Children At Risk in stride with the improvements made at the local elementary and awaiting this year’s final STARR results to see what impact it will have on next year’s rating. Helms Elementary’s score, which was graded a D- compared to a F in 2015 and a C in 2014, is an indicator of the beginning of that turnaround. “As we continue to improve our school and build on this year’s successes, including exceeding the district average on our first round of 2016 STARR scores in both reading and math, our growing community support, expanded extracurricular opportunities for kids, and our new Hispanic Art and Culture ancillary class, I am eager to see this year’s final STARR results and the impact it will have on next year’s rating,” Baker said. “Our teachers, parents, and students are working together to keep making Helms a better place to learn each year.” This year marks the 11th year of Children at Risk’s annual school rankings across the state. The study has received both praise and criti-
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33
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383
103
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TRAVIS EL
39
16
A+
161
53
A+
381
101
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CROCKETT EL
1854
413
B-
291
83
A+
1,591
343
B-
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1106
272
B+
988
244
A-
2628
530
C-
FIELD EL
676
188
A
977
249
A-
618
156
A-
SINCLAIR EL
746
205
A+
1042
332
B
647
166
A-
MEMORIAL EL
2062
450
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2055
451
C+
2,401
488
C
LOVE EL
1303
308
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2317
507
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3,043
600
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STEVENS EL
3985
815
F
2518
538
C
2,920
577
D
SMITH EL
4175
854
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2576
547
C
1,439
316
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602
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612
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682
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642
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626
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2,282
469
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3129
657
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3084
641
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3,587
687
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3351
708
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764
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478
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573
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788
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3,087
609
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794
157
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644
142
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210
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202
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166
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725
146
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248
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1,820
325
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243
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1,550
271
F
1,954
345
F
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2014
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597
91
C+
491
69
B-
776
88
C-
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924
134
D-
618
78
C+
1,019
119
D
SCARBOROUGH HS
1135
163
F
1,211
157
F
1,171
146
F
WASHINGTON HS
1134
162
F
1,089
139
F
1,123
137
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running along (no pun intended) Heights Boulevard and included a 5k Fun Run, walk and a kids 1k untimed race. Each runner was able to show their support with their own commemorative t-shirt for the event and could enjoy a post-race party with live entertainment, door prizes, refreshments and visits
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Sago scare renews worries over local plant in Leader area
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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Last October on a Wednesday evening, Kristen Powell, the owner of the Barking Pig, went for a walk with her 2year old dog Wylie. Powell said that Wylie was obsessed with chasing squirrels so she let him chase one around a Sago Palm that was in one of the yards on the walk. “He was so happy,” she said. “I thought everything was normal. We went about our day.” The next evening when she came home from work, Wylie wasn’t at the door for his customary greeting, but instead on the sofa. Later that night Powell found him hiding in a corner of a dark guest room. “That’s when I freaked out and took him to the hospital,” said Powell. “They admitted him and over the next 48 hours every organ in his body shut down slowly and I had to watch him die the most horrible way. I had to make the decision to put him down on day three. That’s when the doctor told me about sago palms and how if they catch it in the first 24 hours they can save them, but Wylie was too late.” It’s something that unfortunately a lot of people learn the hard way,” said Dr. Stephen Chmaitelli of Garden Oaks Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Chmaitelli sees about 1 to 2 cases a year, compared to the 5 or 6 he saw some years back. “Our success in treatment depends on how fast we get to them. Some people wait a day or two before signs and symptoms start. That’s too late.” See Sego P. 5A
Sago palms are a popular ornamental plant known for its feathery foliage and ease of care. It’s a species of gymnosperm – or seed producing plant – in the family Cycadaceae, native to southern Japan. “They’ve been here for years and are a huge part of our tropical landscaping,” Contributed Photos said gardener Merin Noon- Marissa Clark’s dog Gia was an. “They like subtropical one of the lucky ones. She got to the vet in time for environments in Houston.” “I hate that plant,” said treatment after sago ingesDr. Lynda Case with Wash- tion. ington Heights Veterinary Clinic. “I see it all over the place. “The statistics say that there’s a 50 to 75 percent mortality rate but in my experience the dogs almost always die.” Marissa Clark’s dog Gia was one of the lucky ones. Her dog, Gia, got a hold of one of the seeds and began to throw up. “We thought that she had an upset stomach for some reason until we found chunks of the seed in her vomit, but we didn’t know what it came from,” Clark said. “We went out to
Local Heights icon Paul Carr is at it again with his wooden sculptures, this time completing a replica of a trolley car for Woodland Park and a recreation of Noah’s Ark for All Saints Catholic Church on East 10th Street. The trolley was a first for Carr, who has typically made trucks and other vehicles for Leader-area schools and parks. Friends of Woodland Park connected with Carr through Houston City Councilmember Ellen Cohen’s office, who suggested Carr provide his services for the group which sought to celebrate the park’s history, which is located at 212 Parkview. “The park used to be a big destination for many people living in Houston in the early 1900s,” Carr said. “It happened to be the site of Houston’s first See Trolley P. 3A
Contributed Photo Paul Carr’s newest wood carving of an early 20th century trolley now sits at Woodland Park.
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Houston Heights Woman’s Club makes history with new event By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader Breaking records is no easy task for any organization, but the Houston Heights Woman’s Club found themselves doing just that at their inaugural Garden Party fundraiser May 21. The fundraiser raised approximately $7,000 for the group, which is almost twice as much as other events have raised in the past. Unlike other events the club hosts throughout the year, including the Victorian Tea Party, the Garden Party saw a big change in format from its usual fundraisers. “Instead of a sit-down meal, our guests wore gorgeous hats, mingled, and visited with one another,” said Kristin Netherland, HHWC member and co-chair of the Garden Party. “We had different tables offering home-baked sweet treats and special recipes of savory treats. We had a table dedicated to sparkling wines, with a selection of berries, sugar cubes and other mixing options.”
Trolley from P. 1A zoo and even featured a large lake for boats as well.” According to the FWP website, the park was originally named Highland Park in 1903 by the Houston Electric Company. It offered patrons a restaurant, dance pavilion and a streetcar line at the entrance of the park. The park bore the distinction of being the second park in the entire city at the time and became a popular destination for Houstonians who could easily access the park via trolley cars. The replica of the trolley is slightly under scale – about 85 percent, Carr says – but resembles the trolley that formerly ran along Houston Avenue generations ago. It was the longest project Carr has worked on so far, clocking in at around six months for the entire project. “From a workmanship perspective, part of the challenge was that there were different brands of street cars when they were popular in Houston,” Carr said. His in particular was based on a streetcar manufactured by the J.G. Brill
Additionally, the Crumhorn Collective – a small Renaissance-focused wind band based out of Rice University – added an original element to the evening’s entertainment. The group played Renaissance-era music on a selection of musical instruments. Most of the food and drink was donated and prepared in the homes of members, who also served the food during
the event. The Garden Party required a symphony of more than 30 volunteers to pull off. “It was a remarkable party,” Netherland said. Co-chair Viula Torgerson thanked the HHWC’s “wonderful” club members and said it could not have happened without them. She was also the one who conceived of the event. “Yes, it’s a pet peeve of mine
when people say, ‘I have a great idea for you to execute,’” Torgerson said. “So, when I suggested the idea, I also offered to chair it. Then I asked [Netherland] to co-chair.” Torgerson praised Nether-
land as a “tremendous asset” who worked very hard for the event. She also thanked the business community and other sponsors for their support. “They really stepped up,” Torgerson said. “They were in-
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the side but also an open interior where children can sit along the sides of the “ship” and listen to a speaker during a class or a workshop, Carr said. “The interesting thing about this area is how many families are moving in and going to church with their children,” Carr said. “A lot of these churches are looking for ways to better serve families and provide resources for them and their kids and this Ark is kind of my way of doing that.”
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A look at the local businesses that make home feel like home I have a love-hate relationship when it comes to eating out. I love to cook, but Houston – and the Heights area in particular – has no lack of wonderful places to grab a bite to eat. It’s always so tempting to swing by neighborhood establishments when you’re so embedded in the community, and Betsy Denson’s column a few weeks back got me thinking about the places that first come to mind when I think of the Heights and its business community. To me, the things that celebrate Houston’s identity embrace not only the unique melting pot of cultures and nationalities but also its bayou-infused location. There’s an interesting mix of rustic with soulful, the kind of gritty feeling of paddling down some of the more natural Buffalo Bayou locations mixed with Southern hospitality and a dash of typical Texmex and creole hidden in different corners. In a moment of complete bias, one of my go-to places in the Heights will always be Pappa Geno’s, which is probably one of the only places in the city that I can ask for something “with whiz” and not look like I just spoke in Klingon. It’s a like a little piece of driftwood from the Philly end of the Delaware floated out and into the Atlantic and somehow found its way to the Bayou City. Another one of my more frequent spots is the Heights Asian Cafe, yet another business I was first attracted to when I moved here following personal recommendations and an intimidatingly high Yelp and Google Review score average. I also enjoy that they know my name and my usual lunch order. (Yes, I’m aware that it’s connected to me by my phone number in a computer, please don’t shatter the illusion I have.) It was because of that location that I first discovered other businesses like Alabama Furniture (now on North Shepherd) and my current eye doctor Richard Ullman at the Yale Eye Center. On a personal recommendation, I also ventured to Dino Dental on West 43rd Street where I was admittedly a little jealous of some of the kids and the office’s big play area with TVs and games. (Seriously, where were dentist offices like this when I was a kid? My dentist office in Jersey had months-old Better Homes & Garden magazines and my orthodontist only had a crusty Game Boy with a single, awful Terminator 2 cartridge that seemed permanently glued into it.) Tucked away in the Heights are gems like La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant off of West 26th Street, the ever-popular Hubcap Grill, Blue Line Bicycle Laboratory, Big Blue
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Dear Editor: Congratulations to Hillary Clinton, the first woman to be nominated for U.S. president by a major political party. A colleague of mine once interviewed a 30-something female job applicant. He asked, what have you accomplished where you presently work? She said, I was the first woman ever to be made manager of the department I’m in. Good -- what did you accomplish? I was the first woman ever to be made a manager in that department. So, in that role, what did you achieve? I told you -- I was the first woman to be made a manager there. The interview continued in this vein for a couple more iterations. My colleague did not hire that applicant. Let us do likewise this November. J. Reynolds
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Dear Editor: I had to laugh at Lynn Ashby’s column about recent survey of Houstonians leaning more liberal. Lynn applauds the survey suggesting a more supportive view of “access” to abortion, of transgender “rights” and a population more aligned with Democrats. He also referenced the 1982 oil bust which abruptly cost Houston about 100,000 jobs. I’d love to read the survey questions. Until then, let me suggest a few questions for the next survey: Do you support abortion rights as long as the baby does not flee the hospital alive? Which is a more critical issue today in Houston public schools: transgender restroom accessibility or the lack of respect for teachers and authority figures in the classroom? And my third question: Which city is better off today: Detroit which recently filed bankruptcy after its major industry was twice bailed out by taxpayers (by Democrat presidents) since 1980 or Houston which was not bailed out (by Republican President Reagan) after the 1982 oil bust yet now is home to the world’s largest medical center, the fastest population growth of a large city and largest ship channel economy in America? Detroit sports a 58-minute response time on 911 calls. Some traffic lights work and some street lights work, but not all. The Chief of Police advises citizens to own guns due to a diminished police force. I’m well aware Mr. Ashby wants to turn Texas blue. But Ashby fails to objectively look at the endless list of misery in
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Whale (which I’m going to be returning to more and more for new things for my nephew) and so many others. At The Leader in particular, we’ve highlighted establishments like Bungalow Revival which offers a unique blend of modern and historical home design that continues to define many areas of the Heights and give it a unique flavor. I understand that places should be able to celebrate where they’re from and stay true to their roots. The point made by Cedar Creek Bar & Grill about representing what is at the core of their identity beyond the boundaries Houston is a good one. I would argue that the identity of the Heights and Houston as a whole is one that embraces a melting pot image, although one that continues to wax and wane between embracing the old and the new before finally settling on a mix. It’s easy to get caught up in what is and isn’t the Heights, Oak Forest, Garden Oaks, Timbergrove, etc. but taken as a whole our area has more to offer than many other parts of the city and one with an identity that continues to shape itself as, from what I can see in an anecdotal sense, diversity continues on its upward trend within our communities. Its’ exciting in so many ways. Not only do residents enjoy the products, services and great food so many businesses moving into the area bring but also the runoff from the success of these establishments. More people venture into our neighborhoods, bringing their money with them of course, and (hopefully and theoretically) leave with plenty of good word of mouth. Embracing the culture and identity of another region, town or country and being an entrenched part of the community and part of the fabric of Houston are not mutually exclusive, and it’s important to remember this as we continue to invest in local businesses and offering our patronage in so many new and established places. In my mind, having such a broad image with so many pieces from other parts of the country is exactly what Houston should embrace as it continues to evolve. Email us your letters: news@theleadernews.com
cities dominated by Democrats for decades such as Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Trenton, Baltimore, Buffalo, Youngstown OH, San Bernardino and Stockton CA, to name a few. The reason Houston is growing has nothing to do with liberal ideas. Youngstown OH, my native hometown, had 30,000 public school students in 1980. Today there are maybe 6,000. For decades, the city has been overwhelmingly run by union Democrats and undoubtedly supportive of liberal ideas. How much bluer can they make such cities, Lynn? Mike Crowe
ries which were not able to be treated at the time of the duel. He died an agonizing death over several days. Of course, I probably shouldn’t type anything impugning the shooting ability of Burr, as his angry ghost might just show up at my house one night. Jason Hochman
THE DEN – Stay down! Don’t go near the windows! I need a periscope to see what’s going on. You may ask why I am hiding under the couch. It’s because the entire neighborhood is under a Take Shelter Alert. It seems a gunman is stalking Running Rats Acres, shooting at people. Cops are swarming the area. The SWAT team is here with its tanks, artillery and submarines. (Like many an American town, mine has received vast amounts of weapons from the Pentagon to fight terrorism, and this time they really need them.) To begin at the beginning, a few hours ago on this pleasant spring Sunday morning, I was watching the talking heads on TV pontificate about Trump and Hillary, Hillary and Trump, Bernie and Hillary and Trump. Since I can multitask, I am also reading the Sunday papers all about Trump and Hillary, etc. Then the phone rings, which is unusual at such times since most people I know are sleeping off Saturday night’s Christening. Maybe it’s my wife, who has gone to church. No, it’s our daughter. “Dad, there’s a shoot-out in your neighborhood. Everyone is supposed to stay inside.” Huh? These things happen in other towns or even in mine, but always in other areas, not here. Oh, sure, we’ve had Bowie knife tournaments, bikers’ disputes, even a riot or two over Girl Scout cookies, but a cops-and-robbers shoot-out? Besides, we have a neighborhood alert system, so if anything untoward happens, such as a lost dog or pillow fight, a recording immediately goes out over phone, email and tom-toms telling us what the emergency is and what action to take: “This is your emergency alert system. Some rain or maybe a heavy dew is expected over night. Swim for your lives!” I hear a thump-thump sound -- helicopters. No, I am not paranoid, and those aren’t black coppers sent by Ross Perot to take me out -- and not to the ballpark. Somebody is over reacting. True story: A few years ago a community around Sugar Land called 911 when their
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cable went out. This must be a similar case. Then my talking heads on TV seem to have a yellow banner running at the bottom of the screen. “Police action near the intersection of Fat Cat Circle and Blue Blood Blvd.” That’s right across the tracks in Nouveau Riche Estates, but still too close. Bit by bit the story trickles out. About 10:30 this morning, some guy wearing black shorts and no shirt, started shooting randomly at people. A constable showed up and his patrol car was shreded by gunfire. He decided help might be needed, and soon support poured in. Why not? It’s a slow Sunday morning and not much else is going on. The fuzz combs the neighborhood while more shots are fired. It turns out the gunman is armed with a pistol and an AR-15. We allweather night fighters will explain that the AR-15 is a semi-automatic gas-operated rifle first developed for the U.S. military. Eventually civilians could purchase them and, as the NRA will tell you, every family should have at least three or four AR-15s in case some guy wearing black shorts and no shirt, starts shooting at you. The phone rings again. It’s my friend and neighbor, Calpakis the Wily Greek. He says the cops are now backed by sheriff’s deputies, constables and the 82nd Airborne Division. “Do you have a gun?” he asks. “No, but I still have my bayonet from my days as a Marine infantryman. Do you have a gun?” “No, but something better. Landmines.” There is no traffic on the streets. I see the TV now shows live shots, so to speak, from the battle, and viewers are informed everyone should stay off the streets and away from windows. Ring-ring. My wife says, “I can’t get to church and the police won’t let me go home. Maybe I
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Voter apathy alarming
Dear Editor: I was amazed and impressed by the front cover article of last week’s Leader. Kenneth Williams’ volunteer work to register voters and his concern about voter apathy addressed an issue that is most alarming to those few of us who proudly cast a ballot for all elections. Good for him! And applause to the Leader for making a front page feature of this issue. Everyone is aware that we live under a democratic government, and most who are informed about anything other than their own backyard, know that globally, some residents are fighting to be allowed to vote in their local elections. A democracy is defined as a form of government where all power is vested in the residents through a system of representation involving periodically held free elections. When you live in a democracy you have a responsibility to vote. Austrailia penalizes those who do not vote, and sadly the United States should, perhaps, consider this option in light of the shameful voter apathy in Texas and across the United States. Anne Sloan
Time of the signs
Dear Editor: Alexander Hamilton was more than a war hero, and Burr was not a great shot. Hamilton was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers, under the pseudonym of Publius. He was the son of single mother, orphaned at a young age but able to achieve great success due to his talents. He also played a role in the Quasi-War with France after the XYZ Affair. This of course created a precedent for countless undeclared wars and proxy wars that the US has waged. Meanwhile, Burr wore his eyeglasses for their famous duel, and his shot struck Hamilton in the ribs, causing internal inju-
can get around a back way.” Hope she took her passport. Again I ponder this unreal situation. I live in a leafy, comfortable area which, real estate agents tell prospective buyers, is generally free of Viking raids, Comanche uprisings and outbreaks of ebola. This shoot-out may happen elsewhere, but it can’t happen here, as Nagasaki told Hiroshima. I crawl to the refrigerator to see if we can eat lunch here instead of following our original plans and picking up something. Not much luck. I crawl back to the den. The TV is showing more cops, and announces that a police helicopter has been hit by bullets five times. Bandits at 11 o’clock high! A gas pump at a filling station across the street is hit by a bullet and goes up in smoke and fire. My wife arrives at home safely, her passport stamped. We must now ponder just what is happening to our happy society when a calm, even dull, urban neighborhood can be turned into Baghdad-onthe-Bayou. A few years ago a local TV station -- it was the Fox station, obviously -- ran news programs showing almost nothing but crime news, entitled “City Under Siege.” Even today our local TV stations run news programs almost exclusively showing shootings, apartment house fires and high-speed car chases. Recently one station hit pay dirt: a reporter was covering an apartment house fire when a shooting occurred there. If a car came racing by, pursued by a fleet of patrol cars with red lights and screaming sirens, it would have been a television trifecta. But in this case, I like to know just how close the bullets are coming. Now it’s all over. The cops start leaving, the helicopters are gone. It is safe to leave the house, so people start jogging and walking their pet pythons. Wait. The phone is ringing: “This is your neighborhood emergency alert system. There is a police action in our neighborhood. Stay indoors and etc. etc.” I keep thinking, if only Nagasaki had a few AR-15s. Ashby is huddled at ashby2@comcast.net
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Grades from P. 1A cism from administrators, parents and community members as principals continue to put in their sweat, blood and tears to improve area schools. Last year, former Durham Elementary principal Angela Sugarek criticized the methodology of the organization for producing a list of schools “loosely grouped according to the inverse relationship of the percentage of students who are poor to students who are gifted.” She argued that reporting that the “affluent, gifted kids” go to the best schools is not news in and of itself. This year, however, Durham showed marked improvements according to the study. Last year the school received an F, but that jumped to a C this year. Current principal Amy Poerschke said she was “incredibly proud” of the effort of teachers and students in improving their spot with the report and is an ancillary gain from improving other programs. “We attribute these gains to the effective implementation of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme,” Poerschke said. “Durham’s rating will only continue to improve in coming years as the first rounds of 5th grade end-of-year assessments are showing a 9 percent and 86 percent improvement in reading and math, respectively. We are thrilled to be equipping our students for academic success as they transition to middle school.” Similar big gains were seen this year at Frank Black Middle School as well. Principal Paolo Castagnoli said the jump from a D- last year to a B- in one year was a testament to the hard work of students, teachers and community members.
However, like other area educators, Castagnoli scrutinized Children at Risk and their scoring process. “It is important to note that Children at Risk only looks at one thing, standardized test scores, and fails to acknowledge the many other aspects that go into a child’s education,” Castagnoli said. “We here at Frank Black are proud to support a well-rounded approach to education which is emphasized by our commitment to excellence in academics, athletics and the arts.” Last year, Castagnoli said the D- score wasn’t close to the reality the school was facing at the time, as the school saw a 10 percent increase on the first round of 2015 STARR test results and increases in Vanguard applications and attendance, according to last year’s report in The Leader. Other schools regressed in the rankings, with Waltrip and Reagan High Schools receiving a D- and a C+, down from a C+ and a B-, respectively. Other schools maintained their grades, including Oak Forest Elementary again receiving an A+ along with Travis Elementary. The improvements at schools like Durham and Helms in the rankings might be a sign of returning stability. In an interview in last year’s report, HISD trustee Anna Eastman said there was “tumultuous” turnover at Durham, along with Scarborough and Helms. “When these schools stabilize, they’ll be in a better place for improvement,” Eastman said.
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cats. However, Noonan notes that many plants used in landscaping are poisonous to animals including Oleander – which is poisonous to humans too – and Lantana, Angel Trumpet, Caladium, Elephant Ear, Amaryllis, Philodendron and Azalea. Dr. Case recommends checking the SPCA’s online list of dangerous plants, bearing in mind that each animal may be different and circumstances vary. “I remember a professor in
veterinary school telling us that a cat will do more harm to a Poinsettia than vice versa,” she said, noting that the holiday plant is listed as a danger. “I think a big misunderstanding here is that people think that if they don’t have a Sago plant – their dog can’t get poisoned,” said Clark who did a neighborhood flyer about the Sego. “A lot of people don’t even know that they’re toxic.”
According to Children at Risk’s methodology, schools are ranked across three indices: student achievement, campus performance and growth. High schools are also ranked by the college readiness index. Within each index, a weighted score was calculated for each campus and, using these three index scores, a weighted average was calculated to create an overall composite index. The student achievement index reflects raw performance in key achievement areas. For elementary, middle school and high school, student achievement indicators are calculated from a 50-50 percent split between STAAR Reading and STAAR Math (both advanced). The campus performance index is designed to “demonstrate the relationship between the percent of economically disadvantaged students and their performance on the indicators used for the Student Achievement Index.” Each campus graded by CAR received a positive or negative deviation score based on “the difference between its actual score and the expected score.” The growth index is designed to capture improvement over time in standardized test scores and is “composed of gain scores in math and reading, which measure student-level perfromance relative to a student’s test-score peers,” according to the methodology. These peers are all of the students across the entire state who took the same subject-matter test last year and posted the same score at the same grade level. As an example, the organization says the peer group for a 6th grade math student scoring 20 on the 5th grade math test is “everyone who also scored a 20 on the 5th grade math test, statewide.” For high schools, a College Readiness Index is also used, which includes graduation rates, the participation rates for SAT/ACT and AP/IB exams, average SAT and ACT scores and the percent of examinees above AP/IB criterion.
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BINGO FOR SENIORS St. Joseph Medical Center Join members of the Senior Advantage Program at St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights, from 2-3:30 p.m. June 10, for Bingo and snacks. The fun takes place on the fourth floor Solarium of the hospital at 1917 Ashland. Reservations can be made by calling 713-969-5376 by June 8. Held the second Friday of each month, Bingo is free and part of St. Joseph’s Senior Advantage Program that offers monthly educational and social events. Membership is open to adults ages 55 and up. If you’d like to join Senior Advantage or play bingo with the group, call 713-969-5376 or visit www. sjmctx.com/senioradvantage. UPCOMING JUNE EVENTS Houston Arboretum and Nature Center The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center summer season is in full swing, with a vast array of classes for everyone. Barbecue, Beer and Bingo is from 6-8:30 p.m. June 11. The cost is $20 for members and $45 for non-members. Nature Revealed: Butterflies is 9-11 a.m. June 11. This class is an introduction to the adult and caterpillar stages of several of the showiest local butterflies. Nature Revealed: The Nature of Color is from 2-4 p.m. June 14. Explore the beauty of nature’s colors by learning about what colors are and how we see them. Information: houstonarboretum.org, 713-681-8433.
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COMMUNITY DANCE SPJST Lodge 88 The SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall St., will host The Lonely Road Band, country western music, from 8-11:30 p.m. June 11. The cost is $15. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Enjoy complimentary dance instruction before all Saturday night dances, starting at 7:30 p.m. and during intermission. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. Information: 713-8695767, lodge88.org. SUMMER BOOK FESTIVAL Friends of the Houston Public Library Guests can peruse through
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Six-week series of Christian Formation at Hope Episcopal Hope Episcopal Church, 1613 W. 43rd St., will hold a six-week Christian Formation series on Wednesday nights beginning June 8. The series is based upon the book “Son of God: The Life of Jesus in You� by Rick Warren. This DVD small group study features the way each person can find his or her purpose by studying the life of Jesus. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. followed by the class. Call 713-681-6422 or visit hope-episcopal.org for information. Child car safety seat inspections held at St. Stephen’s St. Stephen’s will host free child car safety seat inspections, sponsored by Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen’s Office, from 8 a.m. to noon, June 11. Certified technicians will check seats for recall/expiration and proper working parts. Parents will receive instruction on proper installation and usage of their child’s safety seat. Drive-ins are welcome, but appointments will receive priority. RSVP to Deputy Tracie Mathews-Segura at 713-7557677. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church is located at 2003 W. 43rd St. For information, call 713-686-8241 or visit www.stsumc.org and the church’s Facebook page. Free healthy summer meals at St. Matthew’s St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church is offering a new service to the community this
summer for children. Free healthy summer meals will be offered at the church for children who cannot have access to a meal while parents are working, etc. The meals will be served to children ages 1 year to 18 years at the church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 4300 N. Shepherd Dr. For information, call 713-697-0671. Older Adults Konnecting Socially meets at Oaks Presbyterian On Sunday, June 12 after worship, a congregational meeting will be held to vote on amendments to the Order of Operations and elect two trustees. Older Adults Konnecting Socially (OAKS) will gather from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, for board and card games with light lunch. Adults 50+ are welcome. Everything is provided by the church. Evening Bible study continues at 7 p.m. June 14. The group is studying Mark Batterson’s book “If.� For information, visit www. oakspresbyterian.org or call 713-682-2556. Art Camp being held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Enroll children ages preK through fifth grade for stories and art in the My Hands, My Heart Art Camp, on Sunday mornings during the summer from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd. The camp will be held on the following dates: June 19, 26 and July 3, 17, 24, 31. There will be simultaneous
kick off the summer real estate season with a Crawfish Boil from 5-7 p.m. June 16, at Capt. Benny’s Seafood, 10896 Northwest Frwy. There will be complimentary crawfish and $1 off all beer and wine. Information: 512-585-1476. STEAK NIGHT American Legion Post 560 Come by the American Legion Post 560, 3720 Alba Rd., for a delicious steak dinner and live entertainment, June 17 (third Friday of each month). Steaks will be served from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $15 per plate. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/AmLegionPost560/, americanlegionpost560.org. BOOK SIGNING The Book Scene New local author Vickie Denzine will discuss and sign her book, More Than A Woman from 1-3 p.m. June 18. Stop by for a meet and greet, fun, food and prizes. The Book Scene is located at 1820 W. 43rd St. Information: 713-869-6117.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Houston Rose Society The Houston Rose Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social at 7:30 p.m. July 14. There will be vendors, door prizes and guests can make their own ice cream sundaes with lots of toppings to choose from. This free event will be held at the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Dr. Information: www.houstonrose.org.
FISH FRY American Legion Post 560 The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 560, 3720 Alba Road, will host their monthly Fish Fry and live entertainment Friday, June 24 (fourth Friday of each month) from 6 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $8 per plate. Information: 713-682-9287, facebook.com/ AmLegionPost560/, americanlegionpost560.org.
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Vacation Bible School at Greater First Baptist Church The Greater First Baptist Church, 4441 Haygood St., welcomes the community to Vacation Bible School classes for all ages. The classes will be at 7 p.m. from June 13 through June 17. The theme is “The Ultimate Climb - Hiking Up to Meet God.� The pastor is Rory L. Thompson Sr. The VBS team includes Leatrice Santee, Fulfillment Director and Bobby Scales, Sunday School Superintendent. Call 713-695-7061 for information.
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Hear The Gospel - Mark 16:15; Roman 10: 14-17 Believe The Gospel - John 8:24; Hebrews 11:6 Repent - Luke 17:3-5; Acts 17:30 Confess - Mathew 10:32; Romans 10:9-10 Be Baptized - Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Col 2:11-13 Live Faithfully Till Death - John 8:31; Revelation 2:10; Hebrew 10:23 The Norhill Church of Christ is a non-denominational church located in the near north side of Houston in the inner loop 77009 area. It has operated as a church of Christ since 1927, it is located at 634 West Cottage on the corner of West Cottage and Reagan streets. The Norhill Church of Christ teaches only the Bible, without reference to any man-originated creed. Bible study services for all ages are held at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Sunday morning Worship begins at 10:15am. Sunday evening worship is at 5:00pm Wednesday evening worship and Bible study is held at 7:30pm. Norhill welcomes everyone to attend worship or Bible study to learn more about the truth of the Bible.
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Dear Tabby, Summer has just begun and my kids are already bored at home! They’re both animal lovers and would love to find some summer activities that involve helping animals. Any suggestions? Bored kids in Oak Forest Dear Bored Kids, The “dog days of summer” are upon us indeed! Lucky for you, Houston offers many animal-centered activities that should keep your kids entertained during the break from school. From “critter camps” to volunteering, you’ll be sure to find an activity that will benefit both your kids and Houston’s animal population. TWRC Wildlife Center: At TWRC’s day camp, kids (ages 7-11) enjoy the wonders of nature in their own urban ecosystem. Launched in 2012, the summer wildlife camp program focuses on an appreciation of nature, inspires confidence in communication skills and boosts interest in science and math through immersion in the world of wildlife rehabilitation. Go to: www.twrcwildlifecenter.org for more info. Additionally, your 14+ year
old can become a volunteer at TWRC and help rescued wildlife year-round. Camps at SPCA and Humane Society: Both the Houston SPCA (3rd-10th grade) and the Humane Society (ages 7-15) offer camps for kids during the summer months. You can spend hands-on time with shelter cats, dogs, equines and farm animals as well as learn fun and new facts about animals. Participate in animal-themed crafts, activities and games and hear from fantastic guest speakers who work with animals. Make new friends who love what you love – the animals, of course. Go to www.houstonhumane.org and www. houstonspca.org for more information about both camps. Houston Zoo: Currently, over 300 adult volunteers contribute their time and care to the animals of the Houston Zoo. During the summer months, a team of students, (ages 13-17) volunteer their time to, not only assist in the care of wildlife, but also gain valuable experience with animals and conservation. Go to www.houstonzoo.org for more info. Foster for the summer: If you’ve got the time and accommodations, consider taking in a foster pet for the summer. From bottle-fed kittens to a pup that simply needs a place to crash for a week, until his adoption goes through, foster homes are the backbone of an animal
shelter system. Housing a foster doesn’t cost a thing-most shelters provide the food and medicine that your foster requires. All that’s required of you is your care and attention. Contact www. scoutshonor.org, www. k9angelsrescue.org or www. saveacatrescue.org for more info. Visit shelters: If you’re not ready to commit to being a full-time foster or volunteer (or pay for a camp) consider taking your kids to a shelter to visit with the pets there. Any bit of socializing you can provide to a shelter pet is greatly beneficial. From scooping litterboxes, to helping to leash-train a dog, shelters
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Thirsty Explorer
By Mitch Cohen
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Artist channels passion into non-profit
Two smiling little faces pose with the c.HAIR.i.TEE® hair accessory.
I had a teacher that taught an interesting concept: create something big, and then give it away. Pretty bold isn’t it? At the time I just smiled and nodded, not getting it. Since that time, I have met many people that do the things they do out of a pure sense of joy and passion. Meet Julie Bartos, founder and the creative passion behind c.HAIR.i.TEE® a company that makes hair accessories made from recycled TEE shirts, and donates 100% of the profit to charities. Get it? The play on the name: cHAIRiTEE? Very clever, but when you meet Bartos, you’d get that is normal for this spunky semi-retired gymnastics coach of only about 40 years. Texan by birth, (we can forgive for being from Dallas) Bartos has lived in Houston since the 80’s and as a professional gymnast, headbands were almost required if you had hair on your head.
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our money away to American nonprofits, and reuse, recycle as much as possible in running our business.”
What is the most exciting part about cHAIRiTEE ?
“The absolute most rewarding part of cHAIRiTEE is that we have been given many opportunities (always looking for more) to educate the public about recycling and giving back. We have been invited to visit schools, girls scout troops, cheer-leading and dance groups, Texas Children’s Hospital, just to name a few. We share the cHAIRiTEE® Bands with these groups and even other adult meetings that truly enjoy the sharing of our passion as well as loving our products.” You should know that Bartos still does a back-flip every year for her birthday, earning her the nickname Julie Back-Flip Bartos at
How did you come up with cHAIRiTEE?
“I made the headbands out of my own cut off tee shirts,” she said. “My best friend talked me into sharing them with the public as she has also been wearing them since the 70’s. The idea came from the letter “T” on I-45 on the way to Dallas.” Each quarter the company chooses a few nonprofit groups that have applied for the funds on the website. Then the public gets to vote for their favorite.
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her second home in Montana. To date, c.HAIR.i.TEE® has helped The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, Restore Americas Estuaries, Wildlife Center of Texas, Friends of Barc and Intermountain. The three nonprofits to vote for this quarter are listed on the website: The Lindsay Foundation, Special Pals and Titus County Cares. Also on the website are retail locations and how to nominate your favorite charity at www.chairitee.org I recommend meeting Bartos in person this Saturday at The Market at Sawyer Yards, 1502 Sawyer St. Houston, TX 77007. Find us from 11 – 5 p.m. or ‘til the temperature hits 95 degrees. Maybe you can talk Bartos into a backflip, but don’t count on it, this ain’t Montana!
ply give all of our money away to nonprofits every quarter based on customer votes. Our mission is also to create jobs in America, give
Cohen is the founder of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him through his website ArtValet.com.
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Leader Nibbles Cane Rosso in the Heights is now open By Christina Martinez christina@theleadernews.com
In June 1994, Saint Arnold shipped their first keg of Amber Ale and with that, Saint Arnold Brewing Company was officially open. “Our small, dedicated crew worked to build community through our passion for great beer,” the brewery writes on Facebook. “It began very small, growing slowly but steadily. The Saint Arnold Army of volunteers and craft beer lovers helped spread the word, worked tours and came out to our events. This is why we are here today and why we invite you to join us in celebrating our anniversary and what we have created together!” The brewery is celebrating their 22nd anniversary from 5 - 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the brewery - 2000 Lyons Ave. Tickets are $25 plus tax. With that, you’ll get admission, three beers and a commemorative 22nd Anniversary glass. There will be live music, food and tasty beer. Find tickets online at www.saintarnold.com Pop Shop Houston Art Festival Summer Edition Artfully curated, modern, handmade goods; Small bite tastings from local eateries hosted by Kickin’ Kombucha; Gallery exhibitions by Houston visual artists; Loads of Vintage and unique shopping; Live music and cool cocktails. That’s what you can expect this weekend at the Pop Shop Houston Art Festival. Stop by the festival this weekend from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 11; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 12. Visit popshopamerica.com for the full music lineup, vendors and ticket information. Local love and for the love of food trucks fest Combining two successful existing events, “Local Love” and “For the Love of Food Trucks”, into one awesome mini festival. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. and goes until 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Concrete Cowboy Houston - 5317 Washington Ave. B. Tickets are $5 from now leading up to the event, day of and at the door will be $10. Find tickets online at www.eventbrite.com/e/local-love-for-the-love-of-foodtrucks-festival-2016-tickets25437695833 East End graffiti bike ride Explore some of Houston’s graffiti art scene at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday. The ride will meet at D&W - 911 Milby St. - at 10:30 a.m., rolling out at 11a. m. Social pace ride with 20 miles. There will be five stops. 1. 5th Ward 2. Heights - FREE cold waters and cold fruit here 3. Midtown 4. East End 5. EastEnd (last stop is fourbloks from D&W) There will be free Saint Arnold Brewing Company beer at the last stop, as well as food vendors. Bring cash! Things to Bring: Water, sunscreen, mosquito spray, camera, cash, spare tube and tools in case of a flat.
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The Dallas based pizza restaurant started this week on a good foot, as they opened doors to the public on Monday, June 7. The restaurant is located in a booming restaurant area, located at 1835 N. Shepherd Dr. just near 19th Street. Cane Rosso is currently open for dinner, with lunch hours coming soon. Dine in from 5 - 10 p.m. on Mon. - Thurs.; 5 - 11 p.m. on Friday and Sat. Facebook photo The menu features Italian cuisine, ranging Cane Rosso is now serving up their pizza pies at from a Caprese starter, a Cuban sandwich or 1835 N. Shepherd Dr. a hand-made Neapolitan style pizza. Harold’s, along with two other HoustonHappy trails and hot dogs area restaurants, has joined the competiThe Friends of Woodland Park are excited tion and will offer its version of the Blended for their annual Happy Trails & Hot Dogs Burger until the end of the competition, July event, celebrating National Trails Day. Bring 31. Stop by and see them. the whole family from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Woodland Park - 212 Fire at Alma Latina Parkview St. Enjoy fun and food — hot dogs, Just this week, the neighborhood taquelemonade, and St. Arnold’s root beer and ria on Shepherd Drive, Alma Latina, experifloats! There will also be activities for kids of enced a devastating kitchen fire. The restauall ages. rant did report to other sources that they will reopen. Harold’s executive chef competes in “We are grateful that no one was injured James Beard Foundation project and we are already in the rebuilding process. Chef Antoine Ware, of Harold’s Res- We plan to be open again in just a couple of taurant, Bar & Terrace, is participating in weeks and look forward to shaking hands the James Beard Foundation’s 2nd Annual again with all our customers that have supBlended Burger Project, a nationwide contest ported us for over 30 years.” and challenge to make a “Blended Burger” Email christina@theleadernews.com and by combining ground meat with chopped, cultivated mushrooms, creating a delicious, follow on Instagram and Twitter @FromTheLeader healthier and more sustainable burger.
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