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ou know what time it is? FOOTBALL! Already this year has started off amazing with our HS Football teams. On August 27, 2016 Brandeis HS and Johnson HS met on the field for a cause. During their annual Varsity match-up the organizations asked fans to bring a jar of peanut butter to donate to Snack Pak 4 Kids setting the tone for an amazing season with some outstanding players. This is Texas and we do love football and of course Homecoming. September is the month that high school girls are out in droves searching for that perfect Homecoming dress. If you went to high school anywhere in this great state, you know how big of a deal the dress is. For all you freshmen out there; welcome to the world of “Friday Night Lights”, Homecoming King and Queen and mums! (If you don’t know what a mum is I suggest some research stat). If you are looking to attend the games over at Brandeis, you can find their schedule on page 13. Back to school also means back to Winter Celebration for the staff here at Welcome Home. We are moving ahead with all the planning for the largest toy drive in San Antonio. With some pretty amazing surprises this year. Check out the latest information on pages 7 and 15. North Central Baptist Hospital is Co-Hosting the event with Living Through Giving SA. They have just finished up their annual Backpack Drive “We Got Your Back” collecting well over 500 backpacks again this year. Winter Celebration will be held at the hospital on December 3 starting off with a parade at 10
am. SOBA Fall Expo is coming up quick and we want to see the community come out and support their local businesses. October 5, 2016 Johnson HS Cafeteria! Help Johnson HS Student Council raise as much money as they can. The proceeds of Expo benefit the Student Council, giving them the opportunity to raise up to $3000.00! Is anyone but me ready for fall? These 100 plus temperatures need to go ahead and make way for the cool fall mornings and breezy afternoons. We had a slight reprieve at the end of August with all that rain, but honestly 3 full months of heat and I am cooked. I ask that you keep the flood victims in your thoughts and prayers as Louisiana once again recovers from severe flooding and devastating loss. Here’s to all the students making their way back into the classrooms, others who have left the nest for college and of course to Football. Enjoy September and everything it brings!
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By Debby Seguin
t’s true. Money simply doesn’t buy what it used to. Just the other day, my mother called to inform me she was going to Hawaii in a couple of days and she was appalled to find she must bring her own pillow. Airlines, she explained, are trying to save money and will no longer be supplying them. As I finish cleaning my toilet, my first thought is, of course, “Hello?! Let’s look at the big picture. You’re going to HAWAII!” But after some thought, it occurred to me that this truly was a disturbing trend. If memory serves, the first to go was the gourmet Chicken Cordon Bleu with baby asparagus smothered in mushroom gravy, to be replaced with a sack lunch, like a kid going on a field trip to the zoo. These were quickly replaced by bags of peanuts, presumably, to feed the elephants upon your arrival at the zoo. Now it’s the pillows and blankets. What next? BYO toilet paper? Flashlight to read by? A stadium seat to slide onto the benches that have replaced the plush, padded seats? And don’t forget your armband floaties! Benches do not make the best flotation devices in case of an emergency water landing. Comforting… What if other industries were to follow this trend? My beauty salon would sport a sign that says: “Professional Style and Cut-$658. OR, I could opt for the Trim With Handheld Weed-whacker by Outof-Work Gardener-5 bucks. How about the field of education? “Johnny, this is the
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third time this week you have forgotten your Porta-Desk. And where is your lunch? You know the school doesn’t provide lunch any longer.” “Yes, ma’am, but my parents say they don’t provide lunch any longer either. Something about ‘teaching the evil government a lesson’ or some such thing and the word ‘martyr’ came up more than once. I don’t really know what it all means.” I dread the day I am at McDonalds with my grandson. “That’s one Happy Meal, KA-CHING! Your total is $23.50.” What!? I can’t afford that! “Not to worry, ma’am,” he says (still smiling). If you brought your own ketchup, don’t need a straw and we leave out the toy, you can have our Not As Happy As It Used To Be Meal for 8 bucks!” Perhaps it won’t come to that but just to be safe, moms, you better buy a bigger purse. Debby “still stoops down to pick up a penny” Seguin can be reached at writewell62@gmail.com.
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rab your mittens, mufflers, and galoshes! It’s time for the Stone Oak Winter Celebration featuring AirLIFE Santa sponsored by Welcome Home Community Newspaper and North Central Baptist Hospital benefitting Living Through Giving SA. If you don’t own these cold weather accessories (or even know what they are), don’t worry! You may only need them to enjoy the REAL SNOW that will be available on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. All the other fabulous and fun activities will probably not require a separate wardrobe to enjoy –there are ALOT of things to do! The day will kick off with a parade at North Central Baptist Hospital. There will be tons of special guests joining our parade! After the parade, the Master of Ceremonies himself, the Big Guy In Red, the Commander in Chief of toy making and cookie baking… SANTA, the one and only, will make his grand entrance from the skies. No, not with his reindeer (they’re union and have strict working hours) but in the North Central Baptist Hospital AirLIFE helicopter! It will be a sight to see! After the parade, head to the many booths for an array of activities that are sure to delight every member of your family. There will be face painting and cookie decorating, a moon bounce and of course, REAL SNOW to throw at your best friend or your siblings. Other exciting options include the mini choo-choo train rides, mini carnival rides and much more. Does all of this fun make you hungry? No
problem. We have many food vendors from Smokey Mo’s BBQ, Chick-fil-A, Funnel Cakes, and more to keep you energized. Several of North Central Baptist doctors will be available to meet, greet and answer any questions you may have about keeping your family safe and healthy. There will be free medical tests such as cholesterol screening, BMI, glucose tests, a free risk analysis, and more. Along with food and fun, there will be a variety of talented groups to entertain you with all manner of holiday song and dance. You will get a chance to see many of our favorite local elementary, middle and high school groups perform as well as some area performing arts organizations. Don’t miss Heather Stolle’s School of Dance, San Antonio Dance Academy, and Bush Middle School’s Pop Ensemble. They are all outstanding! You will not want to miss a single note, tap, or twirl. Besides all the food, entertainment and fun, the most important reason for this year’s Winter Celebration is to ensure our community’s children in need can have a wonderful holiday. The Stone Oak Winter
Celebration will be a contributor to Living Through Giving. Living Through Giving is a non-profit organization that distributes toys to children in foster care during the holidays. The community is being asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to add to the collection or a $10.00 donation. Contribute a new, unwrapped toy or donation and you will also receive a free photo with Santa, a
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he time has come to get back to school ready! Even though a cooler Fall is near, September always continues to challenge us with high temperatures. Make sure your car is ready as you prepare to send your kids back to school. Anti-freeze – The name doesn’t do it justice. Yes, this integral solution helps to keep your vehicle from freezing in the winter, but it also keeps your vehicle from overheating in the summer by increasing the boiling point of water. Belts, Fans, & Hoses – None of the belts should look dry rotted or cracked. If they are, a quick replacement is an easy fix! When checking hoses, they shouldn’t feel mushy or soft, this can mean break down
on the inside. The hoses should be nice and firm and you should find no leaks. Battery – It’s a common misconception that the winter is harder on your vehicle’s battery than summer. With the combination of the extra heat under the hood, which depletes a weak battery of its power more quickly, and the added load of the muchneeded air-condition, the summer wreaks havoc on batteries. Air Conditioner – It’s a fate we all fear: a poorly working or non-existent air conditioner! Make sure those freon levels are in tip top shape, and don’t forget to check you’re a/c system for leaks. Fluids – Before the interior check is complete, don’t forget about the details,
like the levels of your transmission fluid, engine oil, power steering fluid and brake fluid. These will all help keep important components working smoothly and prevent future damage or even catastrophic failure of components. Exterior – Last on the list of things is to inspect all those parts on the outside of the hood that can create problems for a long haul. Check your tire pressure as well as the condition of the tires, and always look for burned-out lights needing replacement. Last but not least, make sure your wipers are working well for those unexpected back to school showers. We would love to see you at any of our six locations to assist you with all of these checks, and more. Make sure you ask us about our current Chalkboard Special! As always, from our family to yours: Buckle up, drive safe and Remember at Belden’s Automotive & Tires “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Six Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830-
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By Dr. Wendy Nguyen Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. (210) 496-7999 t seems that everyone is talking about the more aware of our body and our emotions. downside of getting older. How we have We are happier with who we are and more health and emotional problems, don’t feel pressured to live up to others’ and even lack fashion sense! The truth is expectations. The daily drama of life seems that many things get better as we get older. to lift as we gain better insight into people For most couples, their affection for each and situations. Our grown kids come to us other grows stronger over time and they are for advice as we’ve “been there, done that” more secure in their marriage. They grow and are wiser for it. As many older parents closer as the stresses of raising children will say, “Suddenly I went from knowing go away and they can spend more time nothing, to being the smartest person in the on hobbies and traveling. In many cases, room!” When it comes to our kids, family making new friends becomes easier as we time becomes more and more important as have more time to devote to developing we build bonds across generations. Being friendships and are more open to different with our family is not only more possible, types of people. With less stress, we become but more enjoyable.
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By Jane Toh n 1985 the great and late Whitney Houston first sang the smash hit “Greatest Love of All.” It’s been a while, 31 years to be exact, so here are the lyrics to jog everyone’s memory: “I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride to make it easier. Let the children’s laughter remind us how we use to be.” Houston may no longer be present on this earth, but her talent, spirit, and especially her words live on. At Huntington Learning Center it is believed children are the future, and they do their best to “teach them well, let them lead the way, and give them a sense of pride.” The desire for knowledge and continued education is one of the most defining of human characteristics. Huntington Learning Center helps nurture and supplement this most basic of human desire through tested and well-reviewed techniques. Huntington Learning Center, the oldest institution of its kind to provide supplemental education to primary and secondary students in the United States, caters to each individual child’s academic and scholastic needs. The institution strives to improve the grades of students of all ages everywhere by offering instructional tutoring in areas such as reading, mathematics, science, writing, spelling, vocabulary, phonics, and study skills, along with test preparation for the advanced placement exams, state-mandated tests, SSAT, ISEE. HSPT, ASVAB, PSAT/ NMSQT, SAT, ACT, GED, and much more. Huntington Learning Center understands how the stigma of not doing well in academia can harm a child. Their solution is to change that, to get at the foundation of the academic error of each individual and start rebuilding from there. The hope at Huntington Learning Center is that once students gain security within the academic world they will then be able to flourish in other arenas and go on to be more successful, whether it be in school or in their own personal lives. This is their “Huntington Connection.” After seeing the effects of increased federal, state, and local academic demands on students in New Jersey, Dr. Raymond Huntington and his wife Eileen opened the first learning center in 1977, and a second center the following year. The Huntington Learning Center’s unique tutoring and teaching methods garnered much praise and recognition, so much so that in 1985 the expansion of locations began, and from that point on quickly spread all over the country, including three centers in San Antonio, conveniently located in Stone Oak, Helotes, and Castle Hills areas. Thomas Rice, after years in the educational publishing world, opened San Antonio’s first Huntington Learning Center in Stone Oak in 2007. Yet again the methodology first introduced by Raymond and Eileen Huntington captured the hearts of parents and students alike here. With all this success, one
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should begin to wonder what it is that makes Huntington Learning Center such a success. In addition, to having fantastic certified trained teachers, the learning institution has a successful and proven 4-step approach. Step 1: Conduct Evaluation. According to Rice and the Huntington Learning Center module, this part is very important. Often parents and children come in not knowing where to begin. “There is lots of frustration, confusion, and misunderstanding,” said the director. “That’s where we come in. Our facility helps to identify where the child’s academic problems began, what holes need to be filled, and in what both child and parent are comfortable with taking on.” The education and tutoring provided by the learning center is meant to supplement the teachings students encounter at school. Sometimes students just need a little extra help with skills that have not yet been mastered. Step 2: Develop Personalized Plan. Here staff at Huntington work alongside with parents and students to set out an educational outline, and sift out the best techniques to engage and build on the foundation the child already has. Step 3: Customize Learning. Each child, each individual, in this world is uniquely different. At Huntington this uniqueness and difference is not only celebrated, it is encouraged and explored. This is why tutoring is one-on-one, and catered to the child’s specific needs, time, and pace. The certified instructor can then truly focus on what academic issues need to be addressed. Step 4: Communicate Progress. Whether it be communication between student and teacher, student and parent, and parent and teacher, communication is paramount and a key to success. Parents are invited to be as involved as they like. They are kept updated of their child’s strives and improvement.
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By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 s I do for all new patients, I asked her why she came to see me, and what symptoms most bothered her. Vaginal dryness, memory loss, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, and most of all, exhaustion, commonly drive patients to seek relief. But, knowing exactly why and what she wanted would help me to precisely shape her personal treatment protocol. She began to cry and said, “You’re my last hope”. She apologized and tried to compose herself, as I listened intently and typed notes into my computer. Her periods were heavy and unpredictable. On those days, she was literally unable to leave her home. Emotional, with rapid mood swings, weight gain, terrible insomnia, and
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4. If the color of your walls depresses you. 5. If your furniture is not comfortable and you go to bed early every night because you don’t have a comfortable place to sit. 6. If no one wants to come to your home for the holidays including your mother. 7. If you keep walking past your rooms and you don’t want to enter any of them. 8. If you are not motivated to make things happen in your décor. 9. If you keep believing that the painter and the carpet installer are coming over to finish and it’s been six months since you saw them.
10. If you are waiting for your children to grow up to accessorize because you don’t want them to break the accessories. Call us we are here to help. Your Home is Your Castle!! For more information, contact Mary Lozano-Jenkins, Registered Interior Designer at mjkg1@aol.com or 210490-0161 or Jessica C. Jenkins, Interior Designer at jessicacjenkins@gmail. com or 210-464-1519. Visit Jenkins Interior Design Group online at www. thejenkinsinteriordesigngroup.com.
the blood draw (the first day of the last menstrual period is day one for example), I provided diagnosis of estrogen dominance, progesterone imbalance, and testosterone lack. True, decreasing the estradiol is one way to provide balance (lower estradiol to match progesterone), but usually not the best way. Progesterone, the first hormone to leave the body in the beginning of perimenopaulse, has a calming and diuretic effect and greatly enhances sleep. The young, estrogendominant perimenopausal woman suffers from declining levels of progesterone and testosterone resulting in insomnia and less sexual enjoyment.
I instructed her how to take the progesterone tailored to her cycle. She agreed to apply testosterone to her delicate tissues to enhance sensation, not only for herself, but also for her spouse. She happily complied with a full page of typed instructions regarding supplements and diet. Six weeks later, no more hormone Hell, only thanks and happiness. Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com.
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stand, stretch, and turn around in. Need something extra? Doggie Day Camp is a super choice! What better way to help get all that energy burned off before you come home? Think about the time and stress you’ll save not having to clean up after him. The right daycare will have your pet well worn out by the time you pick him up. For information on K9 Country Club’s daycare, training, and other activities visit our website at k9countryclub.net And like us on Facebook for the most current information. K9 Country Club is located at 31305 Oak View, Bulverde TX 78163. For more information, call (830) 980-8476 or visit www.k9countryclub.net.
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The Women Behind The Design By Rachelle Lind
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or nearly 35 years, the Jenkins Interior Design Group has been transforming houses into homes filled with comfort, beauty, and impeccable design. In a world filled with hectic schedules, important decisions, and unexpected twists and turns, what could be more cathartic than pulling into your driveway, opening your front door, and stepping into your own personal sanctuary…your home. The Jenkins Group was founded in 1982 by owner Mary Lozano Jenkins. Her enthusiasm for interior design and her passion for helping people fall in love with their homes spurred her decision to open her own interior design business. With 14 years of previous experience with a national design firm and managing over 365 designers nationwide, Jenkins was ready to focus her talents on her own home-based firm where she could serve a wide range of clientele and spend less time away from her family. In fact, Mary’s two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer began helping out their mother as early as high school, and today, both work full-time as designers as a part of the Jenkins Group. “When I decided to open my own business, it was based purely on my passion for decorating,” explained Mary. “I love transforming people’s homes and offices, transforming them into these spaces that allow the individual to become a more productive and happy person.” In order to be successful in the interior design business, it’s paramount that the designer and client are able to communicate effectively and understand and agree on an end goal. Mary, Jessica and Jennifer pride themselves on the relationships they are able to form with all of their clients. They are always willing to go above and beyond, incorporating their talent and eye for design with the client’s wants and needs. “We treat our clientele like family, and they quickly become our friends,” explained Jessica. “Our main goal is always, always, always to make them happy.” In fact, one of Mary’s clients is actually Jessica’s godmother, further proving the point that the relationship established through the experience of design can last for a lifetime. “We have a strong foundation that was built upon our client referrals and repeat customers,” added Mary. “We truly value those relationships and understand that our clients are putting a lot of trust in us and our talents. It’s a very rewarding experience for both us and the client, every time.” There are many reasons why someone may seek out the services of an interior designer. Perhaps you have a brand new home and you need to purchase everything from living room furniture to window treatments. You may not know even where to begin. Or maybe you’ve lived in your home for 30 years with no plans to move, but you’re desperate for a change. Where do you start? The Jenkins Group is a full-service design company that can provide decorating and remodeling services (cabinetry, flooring, countertops, tile, backsplash, etc); de-cluttering and organization; accessories (artwork, lamps, mirrors, florals, rugs, pillows, throws, etc); the selection of lighting, paint, furniture, bedding, window treatments; and much, much more. There is no job too big or too small; too simple or too complex. Any design job is a job for the Jenkins Group.
In the beginning of the design process, clients provide the Jenkins Group with a vision and an idea of what they would like to accomplish. Mary, Jessica, and Jennifer make sure that they fully understand why the client wants to make a change, the time range in which they would like to see the job complete, and their budget. They then help the client take into consideration a multitude of variables including current house décor, pets, ages of children, etc. to open up the world of design and ensure that they are making the best possible selections to achieve their end goal. Then, when all parties feel comfortable and are in agreement, the Jenkins Group is ready to take the reins. With a working relationship with over 7,000 trusted vendors, the Jenkins Group can make the perfect selections in order to meet the vision of the client. “Our vendors have been with us for many years, so we can always trust the products and services that they are providing, and in turn, our clients can enjoy peace of mind that they are receiving only what we consider the best,” explained Mary. “We deal with the ins and outs and minor details so that the client does not have to. It’s one of many of the huge advantage of our services.” Another advantage is that of the mother-daughter dynamic Mary is proud to have established within her business. The three women work extremely well together, providing clients with the added benefit of the experience and expertise of three designers in the form of one. Their unique talents, interests, and specialties are combined to achieve a result that best suits the patron. “We are lucky to have each other and constantly use each other for support and guidance,” explained Jessica. “When one of us is out of town or indisposed, we know that we can rely on the other to make certain what needs to be done always gets done. It’s easy to pass the baton to someone else when you know that it will be handled just as competently as if you were
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still in charge.” In addition to traditional interior design and remodels, the Jenkins Groups also offers unique services including “Hire for a Day” and “Magical Makeovers.” “Hire for a Day” allows you to hire a designer for a day to participate in idea sessions, paint and design consultations, even to go shopping together for the day. This experience can help open your eyes to your home or office’s potential, allowing for new ideas to surface. “Magical Makeovers” are one of the Jenkins Groups most popular and fastest growing services. The concept of a “Magical Makeover” involves redesigning an entire space using the accessories and furniture already in your home. The transformation can be truly amazing – all you need is the talented eye and fresh perspective of a Jenkins designer. A “Magical Makeover” can also entail the addition of new pieces into an existing space to give it an added special touch. Linda Hausenfluke, a client of Mary’s, speaks extremely highly of the designer and her involvement throughout the entire design process. “My favorite part about working with Mary is that she truly listens to me,” stated Linda. “My style is different from a lot of other clients she works with, but she understands my vision and knows exactly what I want. Mary is also very involved throughout the entire design process. She uses great vendors who do excellent work, and she’s always here, checking on the progress constantly.” Michelle Sepulveda, a client of Jessica’s, echoes the sentiments of Linda, noting that Mary’s daughter, Jessica, is much like her mom, with a true eye for design. “Jessica did a lot of work for us, she basically designed our entire living room with everything from rugs to accessories, table settings, artwork, furniture and more,” Michelle stated. “Anything you show or describe to her, she’s quick to know your style and help you understand what you’re thinking even before you can figure it out yourself. She’s very easy to work with, very friendly. And she definitely has a gift.” Jennifer, like her mother and sister, has nothing but excellent reviews from pleased customers. Jeanne Conger had nothing but kind words when asked about her experience with Jenn, claiming “Jenn exceeded all expectations. She brings many ideas to the table, not only capturing the wanted vision, but also taking the time to listen to what you are trying to achieve and then expand on it.” The Jenkins women are all extremely talented and have more combined experience than any potential client could hope for, but even more importantly, they are kindhearted, trustworthy and hardworking individuals. The Jenkins Interior Design Group is successful because of their ability to work together as a team with unique talents with one common goal – to create a beautiful space full of meaning and life for each and every client.
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From Ghana, With Love
Ama Osei Bonsu founded the Heart Smiles with one Getting ready for the Heart Smiles Gala. goal in mind: to help children.
The Heart Smiles is hoping to help 100 children in the near future.
By Jane Toh erhaps one of the greatest distinction of man is our innate and inherent ability to be compassionate and show it. In a broader sense, this is the definition of humanity. Humanity is the quality of being human, demonstrating attributes such as humaneness, kindness, and benevolence. Simply put our humanity is what makes us human. It is what separates us from other organisms. Now, I know today’s news tends to focus on all the negative situations worldwide. It seems every time a television, computer, or radio is turned on something devastating has occurred. Another shooting, another death, another loss. While these events are important we should also
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remember there is still so much good. As of late world media has spoken so little of the variety of humanitarian acts committed by people, but rest assured there is always hope…and in our city of San Antonio, hope has found a host in the local non-profit the Heart Smiles. The Heart Smiles is a grassroots foundation founded by Ama Osei Bonsu and ran by a coalition of parents and teachers from Wilderness Oaks Elementary School. Their aim is simple: to alleviate poverty in Bonsu’s native country, Ghana, through the care and sponsoring, of orphaned and/or abandoned children. In order to facilitate this Bonsu and her associates work diligently, traveling between the United States and
Africa, to provide essential necessities, such as medical care, three meals a day, schooling, and a safe haven, to those most vulnerable and in the most need, children. It all started with a dream. Since she herself was a young child Bonsu dreamed of one day helping others. In 2009, whilst on a trip to Ghana, she reached out to a village she had heard was in extreme poverty. There, Bonsu made contacts and found 50 orphans she could help. During that first trip the Good Samaritan bought food, clothes, toys, and hired a care-giver to watch and cook for the little ones. And thus The Heart Smiles was born. Currently the foundation continues to house 50 children. The recent completion
of a dormitory has been met with great happiness. It will provide housing for up to 60 children and 6 care takers. When asked what her greatest hope for the future was Bonsu answered simply, “To help more children.” The organization strives to expand the number of youngsters cared for, and they need all the help they can get. The Hearts Smile invites all to the 3rd annual Gala on September 17. All donations are subject to tax returns, and 100% of the profits will go directly to the children. It will certainly be a night to remember, a night of San Antonians coming together for a greater cause. More information regarding the Gala and the Heart Smiles can be found at www. theheartsmiles.org.
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Special to Welcome Home elly Garcia, Student Information Systems (SIS) coordinator, thought she was attending a meeting to listen to the Superintendent make his backto-school remarks. Instead, in a surprise announcement, she received a standing ovation by her peers when she was named Northside ISD’s 2016 Innovator of the Year. “I was so surprised and am truly honored,” Garcia said. “I love working at Northside. The people I work for and the people I work with are amazing and it is truly a pleasure to be part of such an outstanding organization.” The Innovator of the Year award is named for former Northside Superintendent Ed Rawlinson, and is presented annually by the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) to a Northside employee whose creative idea improves his or her school or the district, and is ground-breaking, efficient, cost-effective, and timely. Garcia was recognized for her initiative and development of the NISD Career Planner within the current student information management program eSchoolPLUS. With the passage of House Bill 5, it was determined that there was an immediate need to align District record keeping with State and NISD requirements. “After traveling to several Texas school districts looking for a program that would allow students and counselors to create an electronic four-year plan, select endorsements, and project course sequencing, Kelly took the initiative to create the NISD Career Planner,” said Dr. Kimberly Ridgely, director of Counseling
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and Guidance. “She methodically input hundreds of classes offered by campuses and linked them to the appropriate program of study for each of the five endorsements,” Ridgely said. “This program will be instrumental in course planning for thousands of students during their high school career.” “Kelly Garcia’s Career Planner has brought NISD’s record keeping into the digital age, saved the District from a significant investment in third party software, and fundamentally changed the way that Central Office and campus-level staff interact with student records,” said Erika Foerster, director of SIS. The Career Planner facilitates more meaningful conversations among constituent groups by providing real-time simulations of individual student’s options if they are considering changing their courses of study. The program also identifies it additional endorsements are available, based upon a student’s choices and academic progress. When examining options, the displayed results are custom tailored to each student’s need by only displaying the courses that are offered at their chosen campus. “Only rarely does one person so profoundly impact an organization the size of NISD,” said Dr. Brian Woods, Superintendent. “In one way or another, her program will impact every student and faculty member within NISD, every year, for the foreseeable future. She is the essence of an Innovator of the Year!” The Innovator of the Year award is administered annually by the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) to one of
Pictured from (left to right) Dr. Brian Woods, superintendent; Kelly Garcia, 2016 Innovator of the Year; Ed Rawlinson, award namesake and former NISD superintendent; and Cathy Naiser, NEF president.
NISD’s 14,000 employees whose creative idea is successfully implemented and can be easily adopted by other schools or for wider use. Nominations are submitted from throughout the District, and a committee from NEF selects a winner from those nominations. Past winners have included Jay Sumpter, 2015; Anthony Jarrett, 2014; Landa Rodgers, 2013; Linda Zarakas, 2012; Kerry Haupert, 2011; Robert Harris, 2010; Jonathan Dale, 2009; Dr. Phil Linerode, 2008; Windy Barker, 2007, Debbie Merritt, 2006; Millie Linares, 2005; Jack Funkhouser, 2004; Math Department and Tim Boezinger, 2003; and Irene Alvarez, 2002.
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TMI Awards New Scholarships 2016-2017 Brandeis H.S. Football Season By Jane Toh o long the dog days of summer. September has arrived, and with it the beginning of school. Another year, another football season. Folks, it’s Texas, we are football country…and proud of it. The NFL season does not kick-off until September 8. Why wait for the NFL? Go local, go high school football! The Brandeis Broncos start their first game on August 27, only 5 days after the start of school. Come out and support the Rangers in their best season yet! Here is a list of the games to come, tickets can be purchased online. Brandeis vs. Johnson When: Saturday, August 27, @ 7:00 PM Where: Farris Stadium
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Submitted By Paula Allen he Episcopal School of Texas has named Molly Dauer and Maria Kyle recipients of the school’s first Lillibridge Scholarship awards. The merit scholarship, to be given annually to two new students, provides $5,000 each year for tuition from sixth through eighth grades. Recipients must be rising sixth graders with a record of high academic achievement and participation in extracurricular activities who have demonstrated excellent character. Dauer previously attended Bulverde Creek Elementary School, where she earned an A average in the gifted and talented program, was a peer mediator and a member of ALE (Adaptive Learning Education) Buddies, a group that aids special-needs students. As starting pitcher of her McAllister Park Little League softball team, she made the All-Star Team for her age group. She is the daughter of TMI alumnus Michael “Bitz” Dauer, a member of the class of 1994. Kyle was a student at St. Luke’s Episcopal School, where she earned an A average, received gold medals for high scores in the National Mythology Exam and was twice nominated for Education in Action, a leadership-development program. Her artworks were selected for display in the Episcopal Schools Art Exhibit at Diocesan Council held earlier this year in McAllen. She is the sister of Amanda, Joseph and
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Ryan Kyle, who all attend TMI. The name of the scholarship honors the Rt. Rev. Gary R. Lillibridge, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, who has served as chairman of TMI’s Board of Governors since 2006. As bishop, Bishop Lillibridge oversees 90 congregations and 27 schools; before his consecration in 2004, he served in several parishes that included schools. He earned his undergraduate degree in education from Texas State University, which recognized him in 2010 as a Distinguished Alumnus. Bishop Lillibridge and his wife Catherine are the parents of TMI alumni Amy and Thomas, members of the classes of 2010 and 2011. For more information about the Lillibridge Scholarship, please contact the TMI Admissions Office at (210) 698-7171. Founded in 1893 by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas is a private, co-educational, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, with optional military (JROTC) and boarding programs. For information, visit www.tmi-sa.org or call 698-7171.
Brandeis vs. Taft When: Friday, September 30, @7:30 PM Where: Farris Brandeis vs. Marshall When: Thursday, October 6, @ 7:00 PM Where: Farris Brandeis vs. Brennan When: Friday, October 14, @ 7:30 PM Where: Farris Brandeis vs. Holmes When: Friday, October 21, @ 7:30 PM Where: Gustafson
Brandeis vs. Alamo Heights When: Friday, September 2, @ 7:30 PM Where: Alamo Heights Brandeis vs. Boerne Champion When: Friday, September 9, @ 7:30 PM Where: Farris Brandeis vs. Madison When: Friday, Sept 16, @ 7:30 PM Where: Farris Brandeis vs. Clark When: Thursday, September 22, @ 7:00 PM Where: Farris
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