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An Activity and Resource Guide for Families
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Organizations UNITED As One
ATASCOCITA • FALL CREEK • HUMBLE • HUFFMAN • KINGWOOD • PORTER • NEW CANEY • ROMAN FOREST • SPLENDORA • CLEVELAND • SUMMERWOOD kid-and-kaboodle.com
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The Team Summer 2021
Table of Contents Jerri Bankston
CEO/Owner/Publisher/Editor
I felt this was important enough in these trying times for a re-print.
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I read a post on facebook that got me to thinking strongly about the Holy Spirit. The post read in part: “Tonight at church Something Supernatural happened that I have never experienced before. On February seventh, 2021 at 5 PM we gathered to pray before the service. As we were worshiping God, I was standing in the back when all of a sudden it seemed like the whole sanctuary was filled with the real Hardy deep beautiful fragrance of very strong cedar. During the whole worship service, I was smelling this strong fragrance. I went up to pastor Gary Schaeffer and asked him if he could smell it. Tears were in his eyes. He told me that he had hardly any sense of smell because of what he had just gone through, but instantly his nostrils were opened, and he could smell that fragrance. During the whole service, we could smell this amazing fragrance. Wave after wave, wave after wave. It would come, dissipate, then it would come again. I am not exaggerating in the least.” We should welcome stories like these. I have heard of gold dust appearing during worship. I have actually experienced Holy Laughter. Maybe we should begin to step away from religious tenets that hold our mind captive to what can be understood. In God’s Kingdom one plus one does not always equal two. Sometimes donkeys speak; sometimes the sun stands still; sometimes angels appear and give direction. These supernatural manifestations can only be experienced through the Holy Spirit. I want to live a magnificent Spirit-filled life! The Holy Spirit has a mind (Rom. 8:27), He convicts us of our sin (John 16:8), He grieves over our sin (Eph. 4:30), He can be resisted (Acts. 7:51), quenched (1 Thess. 5:19), He cries out to God (Gal. 4:6), He informs us and directs us (Acts 8:29), He reveals the Word of God in your heart (1 Cor. 2:10), Most importantly, The Holy Spirit glorifies God and declares that Jesus is Lord (John 16:14).
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Marsala’s Italian Grill
12 and under. Kids meal Only with purchase of adult entree. Tuesdays, 3 – 10 PM. Atascocita - 5324 Atascocita Road, Atascocita, TX 77346
IHop Humble
Sunday-Saturday 4 – 10 PM
Jason’s Deli’s Tuesdays
Denny’s
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Hectors Mexican Restaurant Sundays and Tuesdays – 10 and under
Dickey’s Pit Barbeque Kingwood
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Line Up with God’s Word Pastor Roy Chapman Success is a place. As a child of God, you can place success in your mind right now. If you are going to be in the place of success, there are some things you have to step out and take. For every person that claims their successful place, there are stories filled with adversity, disappointment, and setbacks. If you place success in your mind, it will end up being placed in your spirit. What you place in your spirit will end up being placed in your life. It is important for you to understand that whatever you placed in your mind, meditated on, and confessed, God will help bring it to pass. You will have success whenever you focus on things that line up with God’s Word. Some individuals have had to overcome unfortunate experiences such as divorce, abuse, neglect, or sickness. Those situations could have stopped them from succeeding in life. However, one common thread runs through every story of success. No matter the painful experiences, successful individuals choose to let go of failures and past disappointments. They choose to step forward. You might say, “It does not look like it to me. Have you heard what’s going on with the economy or during the pandemic? Look at all the foreclosures and businesses laying people off. Maybe next year will be a better year for me.” Unfortunately, we live in a world where problems exist, whether we create them or someone creates them for us. Sometimes, it even seems like we have more than our fair share of problems. However, the Bible teaches us that even though we will have problems throughout life, there is a solution for every one of them. When you have a problem, it is important to look for Jesus in your problem. In order for that to happen, you have to believe that He is there with you; that He knows the answer. He will guide you through your problem from start to finish. Under the leadership of Pastor Roy and Sister Judy Chapman, Worship Tabernacle in Humble, Texas continues to remain faithful in their efforts to go to all nations, preaching the Good News, winning souls, and making disciples for the Lord Jesus Christ. With over 25 years in ministry, Pastor Chapman is the author of several books and he is passionate about equipping believers on how to apply the principles found in the Word of God so they can handle life issues and the stress of day-to-day living. For over 20 years, Sister Judy’s passion is writing inspirational poetry. She has written two books of poetry, Journey with God and Journey with God Volume 2. She is the founder of Empowering Women of Purpose Ministry that helps women understand their place in the Kingdom of God and who they are in Christ Jesus. For more information about Pastor Roy and Sister Judy Chapman visit www. WorshipTabernacle.TV. Worship Tabernacle is located at 3006 East Richey Road, Humble, Texas 77338. Phone: (281) 443-2357.
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Line Up con la Palabra de Dios Pastor Roy Chapman El éxito es un lugar. Como hijo de Dios, puedes poner el éxito en tu mente ahora mismo. Si vas a estar en el lugar del éxito, hay algunas cosas que tienes que salir y tomar. Por cada persona que reclama su lugar exitoso, hay historias llenas de adversidad, decepción y contratiempos. Si pones el éxito en tu mente, terminará siendo colocado en tu espíritu. Lo que coloques en tu espíritu terminará siendo colocado en tu vida. Es importante que entiendas que todo lo que pones en tu mente, meditado y confesado, Dios wi ayudar a que pase. Tendrás éxito cada vez que te centres en las cosas que se alinean con la Palabra de Dios. Algunas personas han tenido que superar experiencias desafortunadas como divorcio, abuso, negligencia o enfermedad. Esas situaciones podrían haberles impedido tener éxito en la vida. Sin embargo, un hilo común recorre todas las historias de éxito. No importa las experiencias dolorosas, las personas exitosas eligen dejar de ver los fracasos y decepciones pasadas. Eligen dar un paso adelante. Podrías decir, “No me parece. ¿Has oído lo que está pasando con la economía o durante la pandemia? Mira todas las ejecuciones hipotecarias y negocios que despidiendo a la gente. Tal vez el año que viene será un mejor año para mí.” Desafortunadamente, vivimos en un mundo donde existen problemas, ya sea que los creamos o alguien los cree para nosotros. A veces, incluso parece que tenemos más que nuestra parte justa de problemas. Sin embargo, la Biblia nos enseña que aunque tendremos problemas a lo largo de la vida, hay una solución para cada uno de ellos. Cuando tienes un problema, es importante buscar a Jesús en tu problema. Para que eso suceda, tienes que creer que Él está allí contigo; que Él sabe la respuesta. Él te guiará a través de tu problema de principio a fin. Bajo el liderazgo del pastor Roy y la hermana Judy Chapman, El Tabernáculo de Adoración en Humble, Texas sigue siendo fiel en sus esfuerzos por ir a todas las naciones, predicando la Buena Nueva, ganando almas y haciendo discípulos para el Señor Jesucristo. Con más de 25 años en el ministerio, el pastor Chapman es el autor de varios libros y le apasiona equipar a los creyentes sobre cómo aplicar los principios que se encuentran en la Palabra de Dios para que puedan manejar los problemas de la vida y el estrés de la vida cotidiana. Durante más de 20 años, la pasión de la hermana Judy es escribir poesía inspiradora. Ha escrito dos libros de poesía, Viaje con Dios y Viaje con Dios Volumen 2. Ella es la fundadora del Ministerio empoderar a las mujeres de propósito que ayuda a las mujeres a entender su lugar en el Reino de Dios y quiénes son en Cristo Jesús. Para obtener más información acerca de Pastor Roy y la hermana Judy Chapman, visite www.WorshipTabernacle.TV. El Tabernáculo de Adoración se encuentra en 3006 East Richey Road, Humble, Texas 77338. Teléfono: (281) 443-2357.
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EVENTS June 01
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS A community event where you can shop thousand of namebrand items,50-90% off retail.
TUESDAY, June 1 - 9am-8pm -PRIVATE PRESALE EVENT! TICKET NEEDED WEDNESDAY, June 2 - 9am to 8pm -FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET NEEDED WEDNESDAY, June 2 - 6pm-8pm -PRIME TIME HALF OFF SALE - TICKET NEEDED THURSDAY, June 3 - 9am to 2pm HALF PRICE SALE! -FREE - NO TICKET NEEDED The Gym 2325 Atascocita Road
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Sun, Jun 6, 11 AM – 3 PM Sweet Magnolia Pickins Year Round Farmers And Artisans Market 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays, 11:00am - 3:00pm Location:18850 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77355 Corner of FM1488 and FM1774, Next to Walgreens www.SweetMagnoliaPickins.net
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Brunch & Shop Sat, Jun 12, 2021, 1:00 PM – Sun, Jun 13, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT Town center park 8 N Main St
Camp Rock Day Camp Jun 14, 9 AM – 3 PM Wildwood United Methodist Church 8911 Farm to Market Rd 1488, Magnolia, TX
EVENTS July 04
Houston celebrates America’s birthday with lots of free music for any taste. The annual ExxonMobile Summer Symphony Nights Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre features patriotic tunes. The Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at CityCentre will entertain the whole family. While the main Houston Independence Day event—Freedom Over Texas—always boasts top names in country music. The day at Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston parks ends with a spectacular fireworks display over Buffalo Bayou.
Kingwood Town Center Park 8 N Main St, Kingwood, TX
Jul 4, 7:00 – 9:30 PM One Lakes Edge 1950 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands, TX
Celebrate freedom in The Woodlands with great food, live entertainment, children’s activities and family fun at multiple locations around The Woodlands! The event culminates with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Greater Houston area. Enjoy a variety of activities throughout The Woodlands. All sites will feature live music beginning at 6 p.m. with bands playing until the Fireworks Extravaganza at approximately 9:30 p.m. The primary fireworks display will be located in Lake Woodlands adjacent to Northshore Park, with a secondary close-proximity (special effects) display at Town Green Park.
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Kemah Boardwalk
June Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm! 23 - 27 Texas Outlaw Challenge – the most spectacular annual performance boat event in Texas! July Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm! 4Fourth of July Celebration – live music & Patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay – 9:30pm. August Rock the Dock - Summer Concert Series every Thursday Night at 7pm! (ends 8/19)
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LOCAL PARKS AND ACTIVITIES
Due to precautions related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), some Precinct 4 programs and activities may be curtailed, postponed, or canceled. Please check with the appropriate venues and sponsors before making plans.
Precinct 4 Parks
Spring Creek Park
Offers free camping to the public, offers full hook-up tent and RV campsites. Primitive camping is also available exclusively to nonprofit groups at Fritsche Park and Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve.
Carter Park, Collins Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Jesse H. Jones & Nature Center, Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, and Pundt Park
Professional Snakebite Treatment
Saturday, June 26 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Join Dr. Spencer Greene, Director of Toxicology at HCA Houston Healthcare - Kingwood, for a discussion on snakebites. Dr. Greene will cover topics such as, who gets bitten, how it happens, and by which snakes. Ages 10+. Reservations required beginning Wed., June 16.
Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, July 3, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Young nature lovers and scout groups are invited to a discovery Offers canoe/kayak launches at for those interested in canoeing/kaya- outing. Ages 5-15. Reservations required beginning Wed., June king Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and associated waterways. Reserva- 23. tions are required to use a launch in a Precinct 4 Park to access Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, or associated waterways. Reservations are not required to use the launch at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve to access Marshall Lake. Precinct 4 does not rent or sell canoes or kayaks, but offers free canoeing activities on a regular basis through Trails As Parks (TAP) events
Fishing
Fishing enthusiasts can experience many unique fishing opportunities year-round in Precinct 4, with access to fishing in Spring Creek, Cypress Creek, and stocked fishing lakes. Precinct 4 does not rent or sell fishing equipment, but offers free fishing activities on a regular basis through Trails As Parks (TAP) events.
Picnics
Offers free picnic pavilions with electricity and grills by reservation only at Burroughs Park, Dennis Johnston Park, Meyer Park, and Spring Creek Park. Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center and Mercer Botanic Gardens also offer free picnic pavilions by reservation only, but electricity is not available at these locations. Any parks not listed above that offer small picnic pavilions, picnic tables, or grills are available for use without a reservation on first come, first served basis only during normal park hours
Jones Park CREEK BASH
Saturday, June 5, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Registration begins Wed., May 26. Ages 16+ or accompanied by an adult. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to remove litter along the park’s waterways to restore wildlife habitat and nature’s beauty
Junior Canoe Training
Tuesday, July 6, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Kids can hit the water to earn a Jones Park Paddler’s card. The card allows participation in future park-sponsored canoe trips with an accompanying adult. Ages 10-15 only. Reservations required beginning Wed., June 23.
TPWD Junior Angler Workshop
Thursday, July 8, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Learn the basics of fishing, such as knot tying, different types of rods and reels, fish identification, and fishing laws. Bring your own bait and tackle and try to catch a fish after class! Aes 8+. Reservations required beginning Wed., June 23.
Geocaching
Friday, July 9, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join park staff and volunteers for a fun-filled morning experiencing this exciting treasure hunt game using modern=day GPS technology. Reservations are required beginning Wed. June 23.
SSS: True Texas Smokehouse
Saturday, July 10, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Have you ever wondered how pioneers made their barbecue 200 years ago? Join staff and volunteers to find out how this delicious food has transformed through the ages. Reservations required beginning Wed., June 30.
First Catch Center Event
Saturday, July 31, 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM In partnership with Fishing’s Future and Texas Parks & Wildlife Summer Nature Camp Department, staff and volunteers share the skills and joys Children are invited to “Amazing Arthropods,” a four-day educational of family fishing. All equipment is provided. Please bring a summer program. Parents can only register each child for one summer sack lunch. Ages 8+. Online registration required at www. session. After online submission, parents will receive an email from fishingsfuture.org. Jones Park staff on the next steps to finalize camp registration. All required documents must be verified before final confirmation is granted for camp. Harris County residents receive priority until Tuesday, May 4. Child must be of age by the first day of camp. Session 1 (5-6 year olds) Tues, June 8 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Session 2 (7-9 year olds) Tues, June 15, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Session 3 (5-6 year olds) Tues, June 22, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Session 4 (10-12 year olds) Tues, June 29, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Session 5 (7-9 year olds) Tues, July 13, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Session 6 (10-12 year olds) Tues, July 20, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Session 7 (10-12 year olds) Tues, July 27, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Session 8 (7-9 year olds) Tues, August 3 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SECOND SATURDAY SETTLERS: CLAYWORKS
Hunter Education Certification
Saturday, August 28, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM This one-day course meets state-mandated Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education requirements. Materials fee: $15. Ages 9+. Reservations required online at https://tpwd.elementlms.com/ coursecategory/hunter-education-classroom-course
ONGOING TAI CHI
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Volunteer John Spencer leads this one-hour beginner class in the outdoor classroom next to the Nature Center.
HOMESTEAD OPEN HOUSE
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m. Enjoy a look around the June 12, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Registration begins Wed., June 2. Visit the Redbud Hill Homestead and Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village. Self-guided interpretive brochures are available in the Nature Center. get your hands in the mud. Mix clay, sand, and straw to create chink, the material pioneers used between logs to insulate their cabins.
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19-Jul-2021 - 22-Jul-2021 Join us as Ellie and Finn learn that Jesus is the greatest example OF ALL TIME! They embark on their most epic adventure yet, traveling through time and space, but it won’t be easy with the Time Bandit always trying to spoil their plans. VBS/VBX is Monday – Thursday from 9 AM – 12 PM. We will conclude with a big family event on Thursday evening for children and their parents. It’s going to be AMAZING! Woodway Campus | Debbie King: dking@ second.org • 713.465.3408 North Campus | Kim Robinson: krobinson@ second.org • 713.365.6301 Cypress Campus | Rachel Taylor: rtaylor@ second.org • 713.365.6011
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Grace Community Church VBS 2021: Great Exploration June 22 — 25, 2021 We hope your children can join us on: Tuesday, June 22 to Friday, June 25 for VBS 2021 The Great Exploration. Children will spend a week learning about the Attributes of God through teaching, small group discussion, crafts, games, and music. Time: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM
Atascocita United Methodist 19325 Pinehurst Trail Dr. (281) 852-1000 Vacation Bible School June 21-25 | 9am - 12pm Each day at Vacation Bible School, children will be guided by a Lighthouse Keeper and Beacon the Puffin on an exciting quest to find mysterious lanterns to help light their way. VBS is for children aged 4 to 5th grade. We will offer VBS in-person with precautions taken for COVID, and we will have a virtual option.
1st Baptist Porter Rocky Railway...The 2021 VBS that’s just the ticket! June 21-25, 2021 9:00 AM-Noon Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. Each day at Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School, kids track through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures.
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Splendora ISD More Than A Score. Dr. Jeff Burke as Superintendent of Schools
I am honored and privileged to serve as Superintendent of Schools in Splendora ISD. Since I began in 2017, we have seen continued growth, faced numerous challenges, and created and fostered a culture based on our beliefs, values and core principles. We believe that as educators, there are only two things that we can control: the quality of work that we design for our students, and the relationships that we build. In Splendora ISD, we are more than a score. We believe that we are accountable to our parents, students, community and each other for fostering an environment where our students have the opportunity to explore their passions and dreams, and not be limited in those endeavors by what they receive on a standardized test. To that end, we focus on the strengths and talents of our students and our teachers, and we encourage and embrace innovation, design, and a focus on the future. At Splendora ISD, we make every effort to ensure that our students are loved and valued, and that they engage in activities and learning experiences that foster and build confidence, adaptability, perseverance, and self-motivation. We are proud to be a National Showcase District for our Capturing Kids’ Hearts initiative, which helps teach our students how to build positive, appropriate relationships through consistent processes used throughout the district. We want our kids to be able to engage with adults and with each other, understand the importance of advocating for themselves, and to be prepared to be a productive citizen when they leave Splendora ISD. We will continue to build student voice throughout our district, because we believe it is vitally important that our students offer their viewpoints and perspectives. After all, they are the reason we are here.
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The Splendora Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jeff Burke as Superintendent of Schools in January 2017. Previously, Dr. Burke was the assistant superintendent of academics in Georgetown ISD in Georgetown, TX for two years, was the Executive Director of Professional Learning and Student Engagement in Alvin ISD, and was the High School Principal in Anderson-Shiro CISD in 2010. Born in Orange, Texas, Dr. Burke graduated from Hardin Jefferson High School and attended Houston Baptist University and Lamar University, before starting his teaching career in 1995 at Little CypressMauriceville CISD. Dr. Burke received his doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M University in 2015. Currently, Dr. Burke serves at the state level as a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators membership engagement committee, is on the board of the Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools, and is heavily involved in the Texas Public Accountability Consortium and the Future Ready Superintendents Leadership Network. He is also a local member of the East Montgomery County Rotary and serves on the board of the Greater East Montgomery County Chamber. Dr. Burke began his career in public education in 1995, and is focused on creating and facilitating systems that focus on student engagement through positive relationships and the design of meaningful learning experiences. As the child of two public school educators, Dr. Burke holds true to the belief that public schools are the foundation of our democracy, and that it is our responsibility to look beyond state test scores to the talents, hopes, and dreams of every child. He is honored to serve Splendora ISD as Superintendent of Schools. His wife, Kim, is a reading specialist at Peach Creek Elementary in Splendora ISD and together they have two children: their daughter Tylee, and son Beckett.
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By Dr. Elizabeth Fagen, Humble ISD Superintendent Teachers make such a huge impact on the lives of their students – an impact that lasts forever. We can never really celebrate great teachers enough. That is why I was so proud to see the extraordinary way our community honored teachers through the Humble ISD Education Foundation’s Boots and Bling event at Stampede Houston. Ten Teacher of the Year Finalists received a Chromebook donated by Micro Integration. The runner-up for District Teacher of the Year received a $2,500 check from United Community Credit Union. The District Teacher of the Year received a $5,000 check from Robbins Chevrolet. Summer Creek High School Criminal Justice teacher Dwight Smith is Humble ISD’s 2021-2022 District Teacher of the Year. Dwight grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward and saw education as the key to his future. Dwight’s drive for education continues as he is working toward his doctorate in educational leadership from Houston Baptist University. Dwight believes in connecting with students and giving them a sense of belonging as a family. He uses recent events to engage students. For example, Dwight’s students studied a deadly car crash involving a Tesla. His students debated the discrepancies between the separate investigations conducted by Tesla and law enforcement and crafted different scenarios of what may have caused the crash. Dwight takes his students on field trips to courthouses to watch live trials. His students also conduct mock trials inside a courtroom classroom at Summer Creek High School that was funded through Bond 2018. A mock courtroom is also being built at Kingwood Park High School. The mock courtrooms give students an opportunity like never before to reinforce what they’ve been learning in the classroom. Willow Creek Elementary School teacher Emily Porter-Roy is
Summer Creek High School Criminal Justice Teacher Dwight Smith reacts to being announced as Humble ISD District Teacher of the Year with Chelsea Robbins McGhinnis, Vice President of Robbins Chevrolet. Robbins Chevrolet presented Mr. Smith with a $5,000 check at the Humble ISD Education Foundation’s Boots & Bling celebration held at Stampede Houston.
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Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Fagen congratulates Willow Creek Elementary School teacher Emily Porter-Roy upon being named Elementary Teacher of the Year at the Humble ISD Education Foundation’s Boots & Bling fundraiser held at Stampede Houston. Amber Ottele, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development with United Community Credit Union (pictured at left) presented Ms. Porter-Roy with a $2,500 check.
Humble ISD’s 2021-2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year. Emily was born into a military family, and transfers took her family from New Mexico to Holland, Florida, and Ohio. She made her way to Houston for an educator job fair upon graduating from Bowling Green State University in Ohio with a degree in early childhood education. “I left every friend and family member I’d known to become a teacher,” she said. In 2020-2021, Emily taught virtually to kindergarten and first grade students at Willow Creek Elementary and Shadow Forest Elementary schools. Emily uses creativity when interacting through Zoom. For example, she wore an astronaut’s helmet as part of an alphabet countdown to summer. That day’s letter, “b,” was for “build a rocket ship.” Emily showed her students how to build a rocket ship with household materials like a plastic bottle, foil, streamers and clothespins. She says she can always rely on funny hats to keep her students engaged. Emily gives her students the opportunity to develop personal responsibility and leadership skills; she has one of her students keep time during lessons to ensure that the class stays on schedule. As an Humble ISD Family and Lake Houston Community, we share a goal for all Humble ISD students to be the happiest and best prepared in the world – for anything that they choose to do. Follow Dr. Fagen on Twitter @ElizabethFagen
Tammy Broussard was a dear friend and committed supporter of the Whole Kid and Kaboodle. Her ad (Tammy’s Tutoring) ran consistently since she first began. She was active in the Atascocita Garden Club, the American Business Women’s Association and Family Time. She was a volunteer extradonaire and was loved by so many.
Thank you Tammy for the love you gave to the community. We will miss you terribly. Rest in peace.
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Organizations UNITED As One
by: Albert Melendez, Financial Specialist
Alongside the still on-going Covid-19 pandemic, came the Texas Winter Storm that hit us in March, 2021. Many families were affected in all areas but many individuals and organizations UNITED as one to give back to the community to help those in need in many ways. Through the outreach made by Albert Melendez, a financial specialist from New York Life Insurance Company and Jerri Bankston, owner and publisher of the whole Kid and Kaboodle magazine, a giving back to the community event was initiated and held in March of 2021. The event was made possible by the collaboration of Albert and Jerri along with North East Ministers
Association (NEMA) and it’s member, Dayspring Church-Pastor Oliver Stillwell. Kid and Kaboodle would like to give special thanks to Albert Melendez, New York Life Insurance Company, New York Life Foundation alongside with the partnership with DaySpring ChurchPastor Stillwell and Porter First Baptist Church-Pastor Rob Ray both, joined together with the Montgomery Food Bank and HAAM (Humble Area Assistance Ministries), in an event to give back to the community held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. A true non affiliation of each organization but yet a UNITED force that made it possible to outreach about 1500 individuals.
A quick message from Albert Melendez to all: Braiding your daughter’s hair. Taking care of a sick parent. The promise to your baby that there’s nothing in this world you wouldn’t do for them. For 175 years, New York Life Insurance Company has lived by this belief — love is more than a feeling — it’s an action. Putting your love into action starts with a simple phone call to your local New York Life Agent, Albert Meléndez. He can be reached at 713-419-1734 or at www.NewYorkLife.com/agent/amelendez. He will make sure your needs always come first, just like you do for them. 22 Kid-and-Kaboodle.com
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Siblings By Karen Branch Three minutes after giving birth to my first child, my wise old OBGYN says, “Karen, you should have your next child either less than two years or more than four years apart.” Though quite fatigued and rather exposed and vulnerable, I took him at his word and find myself at 43 with two daughters nearly four years apart, and a decade later, a son and another daughter 12 months and 12 days apart. In fairness, the son came free with the second marriage, and here are my secrets for getting everyone to get along. 1) Say it for them. Picture this. We are on a road trip. You forgot your wallet. You say to me, “Karen, I’m hungry…”. I could say, “I TOLD you to eat breakfast and pack a snack. You should be better prepared. It’s another 2 hours before the planned stop.” Or I could say, “I am hungry too.” Which answer makes you feel heard? Which makes you feel cared for? With a four-year-old and a newborn, when my husband would come home from work, I would, in fake desperation say, “Would you please watch the baby so Laura and I can go for a walk? I haven’t had five minutes alone with her today!” I said what she felt and even if it was only 15 minutes of “mom-time” she was grateful for it. 2)The baby belongs to the sibling. For my older two, when I would take the baby into my daughter’s preschool to visit, I would tell the other kids, “This is Laura’s baby. Only Laura can touch the baby.” Laura would beam in pride and possession over the adorable bundle that was hers. In the evenings, I would actively “complain” when Laura was within ear shot, “The baby likes Laura best.” What is said about us can have a far greater impact than what is said to us. Use this to your advantage. For my two Littles now (2.5 and 1.5 years old), I tell my boy that’s HIS sister. He defends her against the tickling fingers of an older sibling coming to get his baby. He asks for her first thing every morning and shadows every move she makes. 3) Keep things fair. Fair means fair regardless of age, silly as this sounds. From before the baby could even voluntarily or purposely move her arms, if she bonked her brother on the nose, I’d tell her, “That’s not nice. You are going to time out.” And I’d sit with her in the time-out chair. While that scene may seem ridiculous to you, it sent a message. “The rules apply to her as well as to you, big brother.” This is my first experience raising a boy, but I would like to say keeping things fair has made my days with both “Littles”, as I like to call them, much more peaceful. One final thought for when you are considering how much effort you want to put into your children getting along. One day all they will have is each other. If they grow up with fairness and friendship, they will have family to rely on in this world. Take that thought and my three tips and all my best as we navigate 2021 and beyond. Sincerely, The Obsessive Mother’s Guide to Parenting By Karen Branch Karen is a mother of four, a math teacher, a mediator, and the writer of The Obsessive Mother’s Guide to Parenting. This self-deprecating, tongue-in-cheek title admits with humor that we are all just trying our best to get the living embodiment of “our heart outside our bodies”, i.e. our children, to grow up strong, smart, and independent.
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LIBRARIES Atascocita Branch Library 19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr, Atascocita, TX 77346 Hours: Mon. 11a-8p / Tue. 1p-9p / Wed. 10a-6p Thu. 10a-8p / Fri. 1p-6p / Sat. 10a-5p Phone: (281) 812-2162
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The Bible is more than a collection of great children’s stories. When read as one complete story, the Bible is the greatest children’s story ever told. Presented as one complete adventure, The Little Kids’ Bible weaves together 12 stories from the Old and New Testaments to teach children the big picture of God’s great plan to save the world. Witness your child discovering how God continually rescues His people from their enemies and how He delivers and heals us from our ultimate enemy—sin sickness. Follow along as The Little Kids’ Bible takes you and your child through God’s amazing rescue mission, from Creation to the Second Coming of Jesus.
www.LittleKidsBible.com About the authors Marie Shearer is a master’s degree candidate in Developmental Psychology at Liberty University. She grew up as one of eight children in a homeschooling family and now homeschools her three young boys. Marie grew a successful children’s entertainment company and has spent many years in children’s ministry. Darren Shearer is the founder and CEO of High Bridge Books & Media, a multimedia publisher specializing in publishing and promoting the world-changing ideas of inspiring thought leaders. A seminary graduate, he is also the director of the Theology of Business Institute, which is dedicated to equipping marketplace Christians to explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books, including Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World and The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business. Kid-and-Kaboodle.com 27
The Seashell on the Beach
Deborah Elum, Author & Speaker, and Producer I noticed a beautiful black seashell while I was walking along the beach in Galveston, Texas. When I reached down and was about to pick it up, a big wave rushed in and washed it back into the ocean. I knew that I would never see it again. It brings a question to my mind. Have you ever had something within your reach that slipped from your grasp? It may have been a job, ministry, home, or even an opportunity to get married. We all share this in common. We have had disappointing moments. As hard or unfair as it might have been, it is just one seashell in the ocean of life. One thing for sure, we must not let it cause us to continually focus on what was washed away. The next week when I went to the beach, I found a different black seashell that seemed to be just waiting for me to get it. That is how God helps us get over disappointments. He always has another opportunity waiting for us if we keep walking and seeking after Him and His plan for our lives. “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” - Matthew 7:8 You have a reason why you exist. Now, it is time to discover the REAL YOU! Unlock your destiny and purpose so you can achieve what you were created to do. Overcome procrastination while learning to stay motivated and focused. This book will empower you to let your destiny, desires, and dreams shine forth. Learn the five doors that stop you for achieving your purpose and destiny. Have you struggled with letting the wrong people, ideas, or thoughts into your life? Having trouble setting goals and sticking to them? Don’t let the door of procrastination cause your destiny to be locked away, not achieved, and eventually forgotten. This book will help you stay motivated, focused, and pursue your purpose. It is time to discover The Doors to the Real You! by Deborah Elum, 5 ½ x 8 ½, 58 page trade book, Available on Amazon.com, $8.99.
If This is Life, I’m Not Getting Out of Bed shares tips on how to live beyond past fears of what others say about you. This book helps you to free yourself from the captivity of rejection. It’s time to get up and stop allowing negative words and wrong opinions to determine your future. It’s time for you to take back control of your LIFE! Available on Amazon.com, , ISBN: 978-1-7339510-2-9, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 90 pages, $10.95.
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Miss McDoogle always has the giggles! Join her and her adorable cat, Jingles, for loads of fun. Miss McDoogle Has the Giggles is a picture book that is packed with humor. Available on Amazon.com, Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-7339510-1-2, 8.5 x 8.5 inches, 46 pages, $10.95. Tommy Brown is misbehaving again! Is it his curiosity or is he just a bad kitty? Great surprises are in store as you curl up with Tom and find yourself in his hilarious misadventures. It will have your fur standing on end! Tommy Brown Misbehaving is a fun and hilarious chapter book that teaches about the importance of following rules. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Available on Amazon.com, Paperback, $8.99.
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Did you know that Summer is not only a great time to have fun but also to learn more about the Bible too? Try this fun activity about David and Goliath. First read 1 Samuel 17 and then answer the questions below. David’s father was named ________________. (1 Samuel 17:12). Was David the youngest brother (1 Samuel 17:14)? Yes or No Goliath was six cubits and one span or 9 feet and 9 inches. Ask your parents to help you measure how tall is 9 feet and 9 inches on the floor. David was confident that God would help him defeat Goliath because God rescued him from the ____________ and the ______________? (1 Samuel 17:37). How many stones did David put pick up from the water and put into his bag? _______ (1 Samuel 17:40). In 1 Samuel 17:51, who won the battle David or Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:51). David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with __________ and ________ and ___________, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied (1 Samuel 17:45).
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Letting Go and Moving Forward Recently, we were preparing for a trip to our daughter’s home in South Texas, (a six-hour drive) when a friend graciously offered to fly us there in his Piper M500 airplane. On the airplane, my husband sat in the cockpit next to our pilot friend and I was in the seat behind them. During the flight, I noticed that the plane did not have a rearview mirror. I had never thought about it before, but I realized airplanes do not have rear view mirrors because they do not need them. The ground crew watches them on the ground. Air Traffic Control handles them in the air. Our pilot was only focused on where we were going. So often in life we look at what is behind us, rather than focusing on what is ahead of us. We cannot change what has already happened. All we can change and adjust are the things that are in the present moment. I watched our pilot as he continually checked the gauges and radar to see what was happening at this moment. All that matters is the present moment because it will impact your future. A pilot knows where they are flying to and charts the course. Yes, there are deviations and adjustments along the way because of turbulence or wind direction, but the end goal does not change. When you visualize a certain outcome and know where you are headed, the past becomes more distant. There will be setbacks, adjustments, and new approaches you may have to take, but you are still on the path to move forward. Develop a short-term memory when it comes to mistakes. Be sure to learn from them but don’t dwell there and let them paralyze you. Take the lesson and keep improving as you are taking more and more action. Stay focused on your course of growth, make the adjustments and deviations necessary, but never give up on your goals. Our past experiences brought us to where we are now. But we don’t have to stay there. When you arrive at that realization, it is easier to move on and leave the past behind. That is where it belongs. Bring only the lessons with you. Look forward and travel toward your future. If we want to fly we have to leave the earth, if we want to move forward we have to let go of the past that holds us back. Paula Enloe is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She has been a paralegal for over 25 years and is a certified family mediator. She and her husband, Noble, speak and minister to churches testifying of how God brought them healing into their home and their marriage, after he was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2016. They count it as their greatest privilege to share the healing and transformational power of the Name of Jesus to each person they come in contact with daily.
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