The Times - April 2021 by Peel, Inc.

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APRIL 2021

An Independent Publication Serving the Bridgeland® Community

Volume 15, Issue 03

Bridgeland High School FFA Booster Club Lines the Streets of Bridgeland and Cypress Communities with the American Flag and Thanks its Supporters The Bridgeland FFA Booster Club serves FFA students and the BHS chapter of the National FFA Organization. The club’s mission is to use its resources and gifts to further promote the experiences, education and leadership development of students through agriculture and FFA endeavors. The determination of booster parents and the executive board, generous private donations, and fundraising within the community makes it all possible.

BHS opened its doors to students in 2017 and the club was formed as a 501c3 organization the following year. FFA families and boosters have devoted enormous amounts of energy and support every year, proudly growing the club’s impact and student reach at BHS. Fresh ideas for fundraisers were a focus of the board this school year, and there are big accomplishments to report, plus news on current programs for Bridgeland residents: • Achieved a major objective by committing funds to the chapter for the purchase of livestock trailers. This level of gifting from the club to BHS FFA is a “first” in the school’s history! The club is beyond grateful for the generous gifts from an abundantly big-hearted FFA family who made this possible. • Jumpstarted the school year with donations from a highly successful livestock prospect show held during the summer at the Waller County Fairgrounds. • Sold beautiful poinsettia plants, followed by top quality steaks and meats from Gourmet Ranch. • Kicked off an annual flag subscription service. • Offered an Easter egg hiding service for Bridgeland residents. • Delicious fajitas from Gourmet Ranch coming soon. • Scholarships totaling $11,000 will be awarded to BHS seniors this year! If you know a senior in BHS FFA, encourage them to request an application from the booster club by emailing bridgelandffaboosterclub@gmail.com. ORDER YOUR FLAG NOW for Memorial Day! https://forms.gle/YesyYuxG2ndnaFZA7 OR mail the information requested to Bridgeland FFA Booster Club 28610 Hwy 290 Ste F09 Box #152, Cypress, TX 77433 Payments accepted by venmo (@bridgelandffabc) or check The Bridgeland Times - April 2021

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THE TIMES IMPORTANT NUMBERS BRIDGELAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS (HOA) 16902 Bridgeland Landing Cypress,TX 77433 281-304-1318 Community Manager Melissa Hargrove............................melissa.hargrove@inframark.com Lakeland Community Manager Valier Bir........................................... valerie.bir@inframark.com Activities Director Rachel Johnson............................rachel.johnson@inframark.com Administrative Assistant - Activities Director Iliana Zuniga.................................iliana.zuniga@inframark.com Administrative Assistant - Compliance & Architectural Suzanne Hilton...........................suzanne.hilton@inframark.com Parkland Assistant Community Manager Tiffany Polichnia Receptionist & Front Desk Fritzy Lopez......................................fritzy.lopez@inframark.com Landscape Manager Kevin Brown.................................. kevin.brown@inframark.com Maintenance Manager Robert J. Allard

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A newsletter for Bridgeland residents. The Times is a monthly newsletter mailed to all Bridgeland residents. Each newsletter is filled with valuable information about the community, local area activities, school information and more. If you are involved with a school group, play group, scouts, sports activity, social group, etc. and would like to submit an article for the newsletter you can do so online at www. PEELinc.com or you can email it bridgeland@peelinc.com. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations, birthday announcements and military service are also welcome.Our goal is to keep you informed!

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Liaison: Kay Burkhalter. If attending RSVP to Kay at KayBurkhalter@sbcglobal.net. by Tuesday 4-7 noon. Please indicate if you are willing to drive. Meet at the Lakeland Village Activity Center parking lot, 16902 Bridgeland Landing Dr. at 9: 00 am. Drivers needed. Passengers please pick up the drivers’ lunch or gas cost as a thank you to your driver. Bring your mask and hand sanitizer. Program: Field Trip to see the Bluebonnets in the Chapel Hill area with side trip to Washington on the Brazos State Park or trip to Willow City Loop depending on the flowers. Ten-dollar fee if you are not a paid member of the Bridgeland Garden Club. Lunch at Beavers Café at 5162 Main St, Chappell Hill, Texas 77426 Phone (979) 836-4178 and or dessert at Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory 1101 S Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, TX 77833 Wayne Wendel as photographer for photos.

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Kid Entrepreneurs Get Help From Andrew and Amanda By Janet Gutherie

There are kids that grow up ready to take on the world. They have the attitude, the skills and can spot opportunities that are right for them. They are excited about life, they are prepared and know they will handle whatever life throws their way. More than ever, successful kids are exposed to ideas normally associated with entrepreneurship. To be a successful entrepreneur requires creativity, empathy, communication skills, problem-solving ability, practical mathematics and a knack for spotting something at the right moment and having the confidence to act. Raising a child with an awareness of entrepreneurship and the associated skills can change their life for the better even if they don’t go on to start or scale a business. At the very least, the same set of skills will steer them towards opportunities that are right for them. Fairfield siblings Andrew and Amanda Nichols are kid entrepreneurs, just like the ones Daniel described above. They have been running their own businesses since they were both 11 years old. One of their priorities is to inspire other youth entrepreneurs with strategies and practical tools to turn their passions into generating income. Thanks to International Business Global Radio (ibgr.network), Andrew and Amanda have a weekly radio show Saturdays at 1 pm called Z Gen Entrepreneurship. Their listeners (called Baby Sharks) can tune in for an hour each week to learn about topics such as Passion to Product, The Money Factors, Work/School Balance, Marketing and Credibility, and much more. So go to ibgr.network or anywhere you access your podcast and search for Z Gen Entrepeunership to access past and upcoming radio shows. You can also follow and order from their local businesses! Andrew’s Artisan Cakes-www.andrewsartisancakes.com and Instagram Andrew’s Artisan Pens - www.andrewsartisanpens.com and Instagram Amanda Faith Designs - Facebook and Instagram Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Make a New Room THE TIMES Without Building One By Jackie Devine Are you looking for a quick and costeffective way to add a man-cave to your home? Maybe you've been thinking it’s time to turn your garage into a showroom for your classic cars? Or perhaps you have been thinking of updating your patio. Then Sean McCord with Spartan Concrete Coatings is the guy you want to call. SCC is a local, family-owned business specializing in installing high-end polymer floor coatings, resulting in a cost-effective, durable and attractive way to improve your garage or patio's livability and appearance. You’ll also find his work in commercial applications such as offices, laboratories, automotive facilities, laundromats, and warehouses. "Our industrial-grade finishes," explained Sean, "are environmentally friendly, tough, and durable enough to last for years without discoloring, lifting, or peeling. Plus, our finishes resist chemicals and tough stains, making clean up easy and simple." "That sounds intriguing, but I need more information," I said. "How do you apply the surface, how long does it take, and how much does it cost?" Sean jumped at the chance to explain his process. "First, we prepare the floor by diamond grinding the entire surface. Then we clean, patch and repair visible chips, cracks, and expansion joints. After that, we apply a coating consisting of a thick primer epoxy base coat. Next, we broadcast 1/4-inch flakes (available in a variety of colors) to refusal. Meaning we throw flakes until the epoxy won’t take anymore. Lastly, we seal the floor with a UV stable glossy polyurethane (standard price) or polyaspartic (would be an upgrade). "Installation takes one to two days. After that, the floor is ready for foot traffic in as little as eight hours and ready for vehicles in 24 hours. Any two-car garage (up to 400 square feet) runs around $1395.00." In preparation for a summer of parties and entertainment, I suggest you give Sean a call to get your garage or patio restoration started. Visit Spartan Concrete Coatings at https://www.facebook.com/spartancc for more information.

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Destination Imagination (DI) is a volunteer-led, educational nonprofit organization that teaches "21st century" skills and STEM principles to elementary through university level students by collaborative problem solving challenges. Two teams from Wells Elementary School in Bridgeland qualified at the Gulf coast tournament and are now proceeding to the State Level Tournament that is ongoing.

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Team Wells Problem Solvers earned 3rd place in the Engineering"Built to Last” Challenge. This team comprised of two 3rd grade students Atharv Komirelly and Manav Rajashekar and four 5th grade students Arhaan Baig, Arya Prasad, Woody Liu and Yuwei Li. Team: Wells Problem Solvers Team Lightning Strike earned 5th place in the Te c h n i c a l – “ T h e Ne x t Level” Challenge. This team comprised of four 4th grade students Shrirany Bhalerao, Ben Ratcliffe, Cameren Simms and Oscar Zuniga Team: Lightning Strike The teams spent several months preparing solutions for the challenges they had selected. The teams are ecstatic to be moving to State and even more excited to represent Bridgeland and Wells.

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THE TIMES Mental Health Intervention Team earns school safety award The CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) will be honored by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) and receive the Positive School Climate and Prevention Programs Award of the center’s School Safety Spotlight Program. The MHIT will be featured in the center’s upcoming quarterly newsletter as well as the TxSSC social media platforms. The School Safety Spotlight Program is designed to recognize and promote schools, districts and individuals that foster education and learning through safe and secure campuses. Categories include Collaborative Community Partnerships, Staff Development and Training, Positive School Climate and Prevention Programs, Student-Led Groups or Programs and Outstanding Individual Service. Submissions and nominations are reviewed based on knowledge, creativity and originality, engagement, impact and evidence-based practices. The TxSSC recognizes the top-scoring submissions from each category. CFISD’s Mental Health Intervention Team promotes and supports the mental health and well-being of students, families, staff and community members through prevention, intervention and safety. Established during the 2018-2019 school years by the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Mark Henry, the MHIT is a collaborative and partnership among three departments—Guidance and Counseling, Psychological Services and the CFISD Police Department. The team is comprised of four licensed professional counselors, two

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licensed psychologists and two mental health police officers. “It’s amazing how CFISD continues to excel in cutting edge ideas in every area. Our mental health intervention is like none other,” said Franklin Sampson, CFISD director of guidance and counseling. “We thought about the needs of all students and developed a way to provide mental, social and emotional support for each child. We have worked tirelessly to make a huge impact and intervening before, during and after a mental health concern. I am super proud that this team is in place and that a constant gauge is on the mental health awareness of our students and staff. Hat’s off to our four licensed professional counselors, two licensed psychologists and two mental health officers!” All nominations submitted through the third (Nov. 1, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021) and fourth quarters (Feb. 1-April 30, 2021) will be considered for recognition at the TxSSC School Safety Conference, to be held June 27-July 1 in San Marcos. School Safety Spotlight Award: The CFISD Mental Health Intervention Team will be honored by the Texas School Safety Center and receive the Positive School Climate and Prevention Programs Award of the center’s School Safety Spotlight Program. Comprised of four licensed professional counselors, two licensed psychologists and two mental health police officers, the intervention team promotes and supports the mental health and well-being of students, families, staff and community members through prevention, intervention and safety.

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Camp Hope Encounter the Unexpected with Jesus Dates: • Week 1 July 5-9, 2021 • Week 2 July 12-16, 2021 • Week 3 July 19-23, 2021 9:30 am –3:30 pm Camp Hope is our three week, day camp for children ages 5 yearsold through 6th grade. It is an adult-mentored, student-led ministry. Each day children will hear a new bible story, learn what it means to their life by eating a snack, playing a game, and experiencing the story through the arts, STEM and worship. Camp Hope is a day camp that is passionate about growing leaders. This is one of the reasons that Camp Hope is one of the BEST ways to develop youth leaders. It’s a vital part of what Camp Hope is all about! Parents are invited to register their children online at www. messiahlc.org/camp-hope. For more information, call 281-8903013. Messiah Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Messiah is located at 11522 Telge Road, ½ mile north of Highway 290. Regular Sunday worship times are: 8 am—Traditions; 9:30 am—The Gathering; and 10:45 am—The Crossing. The Discovery Time (education) is 9:15-10:30 AM on Sundays. For more information, 281-890-3013 or www. messiahlc.org. All people are welcome at Messiah. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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