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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
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MOLDING MINDS
Top Ten Things to Do in Middle School to High the Month of August School Transition
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Cum Yah Gallah
EVENTS
HEALTH REPORT
Athletic training residency
program earns reaccreditation
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Sugar Land Superstar Finale
IN OUR COMMUNITY
August 17th | 7:30 to 9:30pm | Sugar Land Town Square | 2711 Plaza Drive, 77479 Tonight’s Superstar is the finale and only one lucky winner will be named the 2019 Sugar Land Superstar!
Houston Live, Love, Latch 2019
August 24th | 10:00am to 2:00pm | Sugar Land Memorial Park | 15300 University Boulevard, 77479 This free event provides an opportunity to educate family, friends, healthcare providers and other community members about how they can support breastfeeding.
The Crown Festival at Sugar Land
September 1st | 2:00 to 10:00pm | Taste of the Caribbean Festival 2019 | 18355 Southwest Freeway, 77479 This annual Labor Day weekend celebration brings you the food, music, dance, poetry, art, and overall culture of the Caribbean! Bigger and better than before!
Learn American Sign Language
September 4th | 7:00 to 8:00pm | First Colony Church of Christ | 2140 First Colony Boulevard, 77479 You are cordially invited to meet Belle, Ariel, and Jasmine! Grab your ballgown and tiara and get ready for a full day of princess fun!
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A 12-year-old boy and his two best friends skip school to retrieve his father’s missing drone.
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it: chapter two september 6th Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.
the goldfinch september 13th
A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy Upper East Side family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
hustlers september 13th
Former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
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C OMMUN ITY SPOTLIGHT
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Summer 2019 has come to a close, our kids are picking up their backpacks, heading out the door and we are capturing the ever fleeting first day of school pictures. Even with school back in session we are still looking for ways to keep our children physically active and their minds expanding. This August, The List Magazines teamed up with local businesses to bring you a LIST of afterschool programs and activities to keep your children active and thinking outside of the box.
Century Fine Arts
281-201-2991 3527 Highway 6 Ste. #220 centuryfinearts.com Sugar Land TX 77478
There is no better way to enhance your classroom learning than pairing it with musical education. Studies have proven over and over again that learning an instrument improves brain development, reading skills, builds confidence, relieves stress and teaches discipline. Musical studies can also furnish the student with an ability on how to profoundly learn a skill which thus can be applied to many aspects of life. Century Fine Arts provides private lessons in piano, voice, guitar and wind instruments along with homeschooling classes in theatre and guitar. Our early music education group classes begin for students as young as 2 years of age. Many performing opportunities are part of the student’s curriculum as well as weekly music theory classes. We have monthly mini- shows at local community centers and senior living establishments as well as our seasonal recitals. These rewarding opportunities teach the students how to perform and present their work in front of others while building their self-esteem and learning how to give back to their community. Century Fine Arts’ faculty is comprised of the finest music educators who hold true to our mission: “Planting the seeds of Creativity.”
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Huntington Learning Center
At Huntington, we focus on helping our students become more successful in school by not only improving academic skills, but by building confidence and motivation. We tutor students of all ages on working to improve reading fluency, reading comprehension, sight words, phonics, vocabulary, math, writing, and study skills. Our proven method begins with a full academic evaluation to pinpoint needs. We then develop a personalized learning plan and build success through individualized instruction. We have built a solid reputation in Test Prep and Subject Tutoring. We prepare our students to get the scores they need for ACT, SAT, ISEE, GED, and STAAR tests. If a student needs help in a specific class, we have the tutors to help them in Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Spanish. To learn how Huntington can help your child make this the best school year ever, call the Sienna/Missouri City Huntington at (281) 437-2100 or Sugar Land Huntington at (281) 242-7483.
Cynde Lomonte's Dance Dimensions
Cynde, a Sienna Plantation resident, enjoys providing a family/community-based studio for her dancers.
Obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree and teaching at the college level, with Dance Certification and certified by test to teach through Dance Masters of America and South Texas Association of Dance Teachers, Cynde pursues continuing education through Dance Masters, providing her students with the very best in dance training and other training/scholarship opportunities that only DMA member teacher’s students enjoy. CLDD ’s well-rounded curriculum offers a positive, nurturing environment to help dancers enjoy their classes and achieve their personal best. Beginning at age 2 -dancing just for fun interested in a competition company -or aspiring to have a professional career, they have Non-Competitive classes and Competition Companies available. Natalie, Cynde’s daughter, resides in NYC where she is a professional dancer and choreographer. Visit NatalieLomonte.com for her professional company, Broadway, movie and television accomplishments. Register now for a great environment to enjoy learning one of the most beautiful of the arts! Visite our website at cldance.com and reach us at dancyn22@aol.com or 281-499-1111.
Bushi Ban Martial Arts & Fitness 7746 Highway 6 Missouri City, TX 77459
(832) 833-0030
We do more than just care for your child. We teach life skills to navigate a complex world. Embracing: Respect of Others Self-Discipline Focus Goal Setting Leadership Skills Healthy Activity Rewards for Hard Work
Bushi Ban Benefits: Home-School PE Alternative Free Uniform Multi-Child Family Discount Seasonal Holiday Activities Parent’s Night Out
Serving: Sienna Plantation River Stone Sienna Pointe
Free After School Pick-Up From: Schiff Commonwealth Sienna Crossing Anne Sullivan Scanlan Oaks Austin Parkway Palmer *Please call for other school pick-up availability*
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Sugar Land Preparatory Academy
Sugar Land Preparatory Academy (SLP) is a nationally accredited private school for stellar students. The faculty at SLP has committed their lives to educating, nurturing and ensuring that every student achieves success academically, socially, and emotionally. When you walk in the doors of our technology-infused, student-driven, learning environment you feel the faculty’s dedication. The atmosphere they have created is designed to mimic a modern university setting that is intended to empower 5th-12th grade students and delivers “off-the-charts” results.
When you walk in the doors of SLP you feel the dedication… "Sugar Land Preparatory Academy not only provides a one-of-a-kind learning
environment for middle school and high school students but also offers unique teaching opportunities for all the educators. As I begin my fourth year at SLP, I have come to realize the immense privilege it is to impart knowledge to our outstanding student body. It is of utmost importance to myself to ensure well-rounded students who are academically, socially, and emotionally ready for college and the rest of their lives. One of the ways SLP educators are able to influence students holistically is due to the small class sizes. With the one teacher to five student ratios, teachers have the ability to educate each student individually. I have had the opportunity to understand each of my student’s goals, wants, and needs. From there, students have a deeper understanding of academic material that they can apply now but also later in college and beyond. I am tremendously blessed to be an educator, especially at Sugar Land Preparatory Academy." Sincerely,
Mrs Mathews Mrs. Mathews
"Sugar Land Preparatory Academy is a unique environment, allowing its students as well as its faculty and administration to work together as a team for the students’ utmost success. It allows teachers to focus on each student at an individualized level. The academically focused atmosphere gives the students and faculty the ability to focus on intellectual and personal growth. The caliber of our student body is so incredible and allows me, as a teacher, to be able to praise and focus on each student’s success. Over the past seven years, I have had the honor of forming unique relationships with each of our middle school students and watching them grow and accomplish their goals. The incredible feeling of joy and reward is unparalleled. At the same time, it is bittersweet as I witness them receive their high school diplomas, bid them farewell and watch them go off to their universities." Sincerely,
Mrs Mirza
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HOMEMADE HUMMINGBIRD N E C T A R
Hummingbirds are beautiful to watch. If you keep a feeder filled and clean in a shady place, you’ll see plenty of them in your yard this month! Ingredients: 1 cup of sugar 4 cups of water Red food coloring What you need to do: Boil the water and dissolve the sugar until it’s thick and syrup-like. Add the red coloring to a desired bright color that will attract the hummers. Fill into the feeds once cooled and hang in the yard under a tree in a shady place. Keep stored in the refrigerator and add to the feeder as needed. Remember to clean the feeder every two weeks and start from scratch!
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TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST!
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In the garden it’s time to gear up for the humming birds! They love shade and you’ll want to keep their feeders clean and with fresh nectar. See recipe below for making your own homemade nectar.
Planting a garden full of flowers that attract both hummers and bees alike will insure the proper pollination for your fall gardening efforts. They love salvia and lucky for us that’s a hearty plant that keeps coming back in your garden year after year. It’s time to plant tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Feed the soil with Medina Soil Activator! Plants from seeds should be protected from the harsh sun until strong enough to be put out into the main garden areas.
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School days are here again and there’s always a need for books and supplies. Now is a great time to take an inventory of your magazines and books in your home library. Put aside those that you and your children have read and reread and are ready to share. Donate them to your local library! Picking up an extra set of school supplies or donating too small uniforms to your school will also be a welcoming gesture. Remember there’s always a need for supplies, uniforms and books.
Call your doctors and schedule well-woman checks, well-male checks, eye appointments and dental exams for end of the year insurance claims. Many plans require that you use eligible benefits in an annual format and you want to take advantage of those prior to years end.
Think back on your goals for the year and see what’s still left to accomplish. You still have a 5 month push to complete anything that you really wanted get done. Sign up for a January marathon to get you motivated to get healthier and finish out this year strong. As always take time to enjoy your family and friends. Schedule an end-of-summer poolside BBQ or make a trip to the zoo and check out all the lovely new babies we have there. If your children are artistic have them bring along a sketch book to draw their favorite animals. Better yet, make it a photo shoot day at play and bring home lots of fun photographs to use in your holiday newsletters!
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On my bedside table now is Robin Benway’s Far from the Tree and Colson Whitehead’s The Nickel Boys.
Canning up all the summer veggies and pickle and jam making now will make your life so much easier this fall! I try to get fresh raspberries and oranges to make jam for Thanksgiving giveaways too. There’s nothing better than a Ritz cracker topped off with a slice of brie and turkey and just a dollop of my raspberry and orange jam!
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Go through your medicine cabinet and stock up on shampoo, deodorant and other necessities. I also recommend purchasing all flu and cold remedies now. When everyone else is sick and buying, you’ll have what you need without being amongst those germs.
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Middle School to High School transition T
he first year of high school is rough. Students have to learn how to get around their new schools, make new friends, and get used to new challenges. High school is harder than middle school, and a lot of students get bogged down trying to balance their studies, extracurriculars, and friends. Succeeding at high school starts with sticking to a schedule. Set time aside when work needs to get done, time for things like sports, band, or theatre, and don’t forget to set time aside for friends. Everyone needs to have time away from school when they can relax. Succeeding at high school also means getting to know a high school as good as possible. High schools are bigger than middle schools and offer a lot more opportunities. There are lots of organizations for students who love music, enjoy science, or like making art. Lots of these organizations can help students explore their interests and what they might like to do for a career, so it’s important not to overlook them.
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t the start of every year, students will want to get a planner or journal and write down all the important dates that they’ll have to remember. What sorts of dates re we talking about? Dates when tests will be due, when projects will need to be turned in, and when grading periods will be over. If all of these dates are in one single place, it will be hard to get confused about when certain things are due. If there’s a website where these dates can be found, that makes it even easier to record all the important dates that will need to be recorded. Relationships are also important in high school, and not just the relationships that friends have. It’s important to get to know the teachers, counselors, and principal of the school. Students will be working with these people for the next four years of their lives, so it’s important to get to know them from the start of the year. These are the same people that students will need to go to when they’re struggling with their grades or need to report bullying around school. Since high school can be tougher than middle school, it’s a good idea to find out what sort of extra help is available for succeeding at classes. Tutoring and study groups can make a big difference when it comes to learning, especially in tough classes. It’s best to find about things like study groups or meet important people, like teachers, before the school year starts. Most schools have some sort of open house at the start of the year when students and their families can go and learn about the high school. This is the perfect time to start getting familiar with how the school works and learn about all of the student organizations that are on campus.
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lthough summer is starting to wind down, there’s still time to enjoy some of the exciting exhibits being featured at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center. The latest exhibit, Cum Yah Gullah, presents guests with the chance to experience the live of the Gullah. A West African culture that survived through the harsh years of slavery, the Gullah made their home along the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands found off the coat of the Southeastern United States. Between the 1600s through the 1800s, West Africans were shipped to the united States as part of the slave trade. While many of those who made the journey were disconnected from their culture, the Gullah managed to preserve much of their lifestyle. Located up and down the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia, the Gullah were able to keep their culture largely because they were so isolated from the rest of the country. Visitors to Cum Yah Gullah have the chance to experience life in one of these Gullah villages.
Guests to the Discovery Center have the opportunity to learn about the Gullah through folktales and songs that the Gullah themselves would have told and sang. Visitors are led through a Gullah village, escorted by Deja, a young Gullah child. As visitors walk the exhibit, Deja explains how different parts of the village functioned and how a typical day went. Guests have a chance to see crafts made by the Gullah and visit the Praise House, the spiritual center of Gullah life and the place where locals would go to sing Gullah spirituals. The tour of the Gullah village doesn’t end there. In the Gullah Home, guests can see what a traditional house in the village was like and how people lived their lives. In the Tellin’ Forest, people can gather around local Gullah story tellers to be entertained in the same way that the Gullah entertained themselves a hundred years ago. Finally, at Livin’ off the Land, guests can see how the local Gullah survived. Visitors can see the village gardens witness Gullah making nets for catching shrimp. By the time the tour is over, visitor will have seen every aspect of daily life in a Gullah village. It should be no surprise that there are plenty of activities for toddlers visiting Cum Yah Gullah to participate in. Part of the adventure includes helping young children connect with the children of a different culture. Through these connections, young children are taught how to identify with people from sometimes incredibly different cultures while also finding out what they have in common with these people. Parents interested in taking their children to Cum Yah Gullah can find out more by calling (832) 742-2800. The Discovery Center can be visited at 198 Kempner Street, just minutes north of Interstate 69.
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he athletic training residency program at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital recently received reaccreditation for a seven-year term.
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s 2019 Residency Program Graduates Top row, left to right: Jordan Bishop, DJ Ignacio, JeJuan French, Courtney Scott Front row, left to right: Isabella Pregozen, Marie Charpentier, Melanie Kwok
The national Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) granted the reaccreditation following an extensive review of documentation and a three-day site visit in January. This process ensures that athletic training residency programs meet or exceed 103 standards set by CAATE to ensure quality of care. “This is a tremendous validation of our residency program, which gives highly qualified athletic trainers the advanced experience and knowledge they need to support sports teams and athletes at any level,” said Marie Charpentier, program coordinator, board-certified physical therapist in orthopedic and sports medicine, and manual therapy fellow at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. “The seven-year designation is proof that CAATE recognizes the quality of our training, the commitment of our people and the learning opportunities we provide.”
The hospital’s athletic training residency program is the largest of its kind and the only accredited multi-site program in the country. The hospital began with just two residents per year in the first few years, but the program has since grown in both stature and numbers. Currently, there are 18 residents in the program who split their time between didactic classroom instruction and actual athletic training coverage at middle and high schools in four area school districts, including Fort Bend ISD. “The Houston Methodist Sugar Land residents provide an extremely valuable service to the schools, delivering athletic training care and game coverage on-site, accompanying students to an orthopedist/sports medicine specialist if necessary, and coordinating physical therapy and rehabilitation both at the hospital and at the school,” said Richard Gregoire, head district athletic trainer for Fort Bend ISD. “Their efforts extend the ability of our schools to provide knowledgeable, experienced athletic trainers who can help keep students healthy.” In the past, residents have even provided life-saving responses to students who suffered severe medical emergencies or injuries.
“There is a definite need for skilled athletic trainers in many states,” said Charpentier. “It’s a profession that is evolving in its scope and complexity, and many school districts are short-handed when it comes to having knowledgeable people who can provide coverage. We are doing our part to help, not only by providing athletic trainers today but by expanding the overall talent pool for the future.” More than 60 residents have completed the year-long program since its inception in 2013. Most are now working fulltime at high schools across Texas, while some have gone on to work in military settings or attend medical or physical therapy school.
For the latest news, events and information about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit houstonmethodist. org/sugarland or our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland.
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We make your experience as perfect as the moment. The recently expanded Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land is designed and staffed to provide all the support, guidance and expertise you and your baby need, from the first weeks of pregnancy through the big day and beyond. Amenities include: • Tranquil, private and family-centered labor and delivery suites • Dedicated obstetrical (OB) emergency rooms for rapid maternal assessment • 24/7 access to on-site board-certified OB-GYNs with specialized training in emergency care for moms and babies • NICU with 24/7 on-site neonatology providers to monitor high-risk and premature babies • Postpartum care, education and breastfeeding support • A variety of childbirth classes as well as guided tours of the facility To register for a Childbirth Center class or tour, visit houstonmethodist.org/events or call 281.205.4514.
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