Katy Communicator April 2021

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April 2021
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RECOMMENDED BY
COMMUNITY BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
EARLY VOTING
APRIL 19-27, 2021
ELECTION DAY
MAY 1, 2021
New Schools, Purchase of School Sites,
Renovations & Expansions for Aging Campuses,
Safety & Security, Buses, Building Component
Replacements
Classroom & Campus Technology
Natatorium for High School #10
(All Katy ISD high schools have natatoriums)
$591,368,568
$59,755,242
$13,842,610
Campus & District Athletic Facilities/Stadiums
Repairs & Component Replacements
$11,260,000
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TO TAX RATE
WHAT THIS MEANS: Katy ISD can make all existing and new bond payments
with the $0.39 school district bond tax rate residents are currently paying.
SENIORS are exempt from any increase in
school taxes on their homestead.
Those age 65 and older will not see an increase in their taxes,
65+ even if the appraised value of their home increases.
FOR More info: www.katyisd.org/sites/bonds
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KATY COMMUNICATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only)
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761
Karen Janczak karen.janczak@crestmanagement.com
ALL EMERGENCIES 911
Constable 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116
Ft. Bend Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430
(after 5PM call Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff’s office)
COMMUNITY
Katy Family YMCA 281-392-5055
VFW 281-391-4872
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289
SCHOOLS
www.katyisd.org
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000
Taylor High School 281-237-3100
Katy Creative Arts 281-391-5003
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Katy 281-391-3509
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455
Mamie George Branch 281-491-8086
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy (to report outages) 713-207-2222
SiEnviro - WATER/SEWER 832-490-1601
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020
Waste Corp. of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397
(Trash Pick up Mon. & Thurs.)
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462
Poison control 1/800/764-7661
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970
Medical
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900
Houston Methodist West 832-522-5522
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make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still
good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
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Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
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LIBRARIES
ALL HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
LOCATIONS WILL REMAIN CLOSED
TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME
HCPL NO-CONTACT CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK-UP IS NOW
AVAILABLE AT ALL HCPL BRANCHES.
Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array of online
services:
• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s
Drive-up Wi-Fi
• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn
at www.hcpl.net
• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or
YouTube
• Check your account to renew loans or request books
• eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive
• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries
on Kanopy
• Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive
• Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks
• Ask us a question via chat on Ask a Librarian
• Get book recommendations via Book Hunters
If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all
HCPL’s digital materials including ebooks, streaming movies and research
tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card.
HOW DOES CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK-UP WORK?
Here’s how it works: When you receive notification that your holds are
ready for pick-up, call your HCPL pick-up location. Please have your
library card number and PIN handy. You will be given a pick-up time and
instructions for curbside pick-up (These may vary slightly from branch to
branch). When you arrive at the library, follow the instructions you were
provided over the phone. You may be asked to show your library card or
other form of ID for verification.
Note: Library staff will not be able to take your returns during curbside
pick-up, please put them in the book drop. For your safety and that of
HCPL staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad
weather.
MAUD MARKS LIBRARY
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM
- 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun.
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Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,
Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.
All programs are free and open to the public. For information, call 281-
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PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,
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IMPORTANT DATES
April 2nd: Holiday • Students and Staff
April 12th: 6th Secondary Grading Cycle Begins
April 14th: Family Night (No Homework Assigned)
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL UPDATES
CONTINUED CAMPUS PHASE 1 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Katy ISD Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols remain in effect to ensure the continued
mitigation and deterrence of the potential spread of COVID-19. The District anticipates
releasing Phase 2 protocols when state, local and the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
provide updated guidance allowing for de-escalation of virus mitigation protocols. Katy
ISD will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Please check the
Katy ISD “Smart Restart” webpage to review current Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols.
KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALL
FOR A MAY 2021 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved to hold a general election in
May 2021 for a three-year term in Positions 6 and 7.
• Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Mon, April 19 to Tues, April 27, 2021
• Election Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Currently, Position 6 is being held by Susan Gesoff and Position 7 is held
by Dawn Champagne. State law requires a candidate for trustee of an
independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time mentioned
in Election Code Section 141.001. Katy ISD trustees are the governing body
of the school district and are the main advising group that oversees and
shapes policies. Individuals serving as Board members are not employees
of Katy ISD, yet they dedicate countless hours to lead an A+ school district.
KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN
For students, virtual classes are an excellent way to acquire graduation credits
and/or expand their learning opportunities. Last year, over 4,000 students
utilized the Katy Virtual School (KVS) program offered by the Katy Independent
School District. KVS launched in 2013 with a primary goal of expanding the
learning opportunities for students by offering choice and flexibility for rigorous
online courses developed and taught by Katy ISD teachers. KVS has begun
online registration for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.
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“KVS provides online learning that offers a flexible, online experience, which
helps students achieve their educational goals,” said Susan Richards, Katy ISD
Instructional Technology e-Learning Manager. “The virtual model of e-learning
is in high demand and delivers quality instruction to Katy ISD students, outside
of normal school hours, to support student graduation plans. KVS is different
from the current Katy Virtual Academy (KVA), which is the online learning
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There are over 30 Advanced Placement (AP), Katy Advanced Program
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opportunities being added each year. The cost per course is $200 per
semester. KVS is an approved College Board online provider for Advanced
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For more information, students can talk with their campus counselor for
additional information, email KVS at katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org or
visit the Katy ISD Virtual School website.
Please note: Katy Virtual School and Katy Virtual Academy are two
separate programs. Katy Virtual School is a supplemental program to
help entering or present high school students take courses in advance.
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EIGHTEEN KATY ISD SCHOOLS EARN
TEXAS HONOR ROLL DISTINCTION
Katy Independent School District is focused on closing the achievement
gap and helping all its students reach academic success. To recognize
those efforts, 18 Katy ISD schools now proudly display the distinction of
being a Texas Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership
(ERP).
After an extensive analysis of student data of every public school in
Texas, these campuses demonstrated clear leadership in motivating
and achieving academic success for its students at their grade-level
and beyond. Sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education
Excellence (CBEE), the ERP Honor Roll is the only school recognition
program in the state that uses student achievement outcome data,
making it a valuable resource for all schools to identify successful peers
and learn about best practices that improve student success.
The 2019-20 Texas Honor Roll includes:
Elementary: Alexander, Holland, Kilpatrick, Pattison, Randolph, Shafer,
Stanley, Wilson,
Wolman
Junior High: Beckendorff, Katy, Memorial Parkway, McMeans, Seven
Lakes, Tays, WoodCreek
High School: Tompkins, Seven Lakes
For high schools, the ERP Texas Honor Roll recognition includes measures
of college readiness. This year, the program recognized 943 higherperforming
schools across the state.
DONATUTORS
Donatutors is a nonprofit tutoring organization that donates 100% of
our proceeds to charity. All of our tutors are straight-A students at Seven
Lakes High school and we offer a multitude of courses like creative
writing, computer science, biology, public speaking, ICTW writing and
many different math courses too. We charge $20 per class, but the first
one is free! For more information, check out donatutors.com or email
us at donatutors@gmail.com. What’s even cooler is that this summer
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Houston based charity called NAMI and 30% to buy a bunch of masks
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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES
NORTH COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to
stop by on Saturday, April 17 th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures
galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their
items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at
Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by
one of the offices on the day of the sale.
Westheimer Lakes - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832-
222-2355
GRAYSON LAKES SPRING GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY, MAY 15 TH , 7-11 AM
Located off Katy Flewellen Road and Gaston
COMMUNITY EVENTS
LIBRARIES OFFER ONLINE
SUPPORT GROUP FOR JOB HUNTERS
Searching for a job can be difficult and stressful, but doing it in the middle
of a pandemic can be even worse. Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will
host an online Job-Search Support Group on Tuesday, April 27 th at 2 PM.
This program will be live-streamed via Webex; it will NOT be in person. In
this online forum, job hunters will have an opportunity to network with
other people, exchange tips and leads or simply vent their frustrations
with others in the same position. Library staff will share helpful online
resources that can be accessed through the FBCL website. These free
resources can help job seekers create a better resumé, improve their
job skills, research job opportunities and careers and much more. This
online event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required
so that a link to the Webex session can be emailed to all participants.
To register online at FBCL’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on
“Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program. For
more information, call FBCL’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.
CRIME STOPPERS OF HOUSTON
ANNUAL HOUSTON’S HEROES
AWARDS LUNCHEON ON MAY 4TH
Celebrating its 40 years of service to Houston and Texas, Crime Stoppers
of Houston will host its annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon on
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 11:30 AM-1 PM at the Royal Sonesta Houston
Hotel to honor outstanding individuals and organizations who have
given exemplary service to make Houston a safer place to live, work,
learn and play. Due to the public health threat from Covid-19 and the
current health and safety protocols, we will offer both an in-person
event with limited seating as well as virtual access for sponsors and
supporters to participate from home. While Crime Stoppers had to
cancel this event last Spring due to the pandemic, the organization is
unable to do so this year and reminds the community that it relies on
this event for funding. Eight distinguished awards will be awarded at
this annual fundraiser that raises funds to keep our communities safe.
For the second year, Crime Stoppers of Houston will reveal the winner
of the Dave Ward Media Excellence Award. This unique award will honor
an entity or individual who has exhibited media excellence and will be
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selected by Houston’s Media Icon Dave Ward himself, along with support
from a small committee of his constituents at Crime Stoppers of Houston.
For 40 years, Crime Stoppers of Houston has focused on solving crime
through the famed Tip Line, 713-222-TIPS and reducing overall criminal
activity by preventing it through educational community programming.
The non-profit, which fundraises year-round will directly benefit from
the luncheon’s proceeds to help further advance the Crime Stoppers’
mission. Attending the 2021 Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon is one
easy way to support Crime Stoppers and public safety. The event is open
to participation by all. Individual tickets start at $175 and sponsorship
opportunities are available.
Please note: Due to Covid-19, the event will be a hybrid event and we
are urging the community to still get involved. To purchase tickets, visit
https://crime-stoppers.org/get-involved/2021CSLuncheon. For more
information about the event, contact Paige Hollek at phollek@crimestoppers.org
or 713-842-7224.
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH’S
SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church’s second annual golf tournament
fundraiser sponsored by the ACTS Ministry will be held on Monday, April
19 th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Shotgun start at 10 AM. Prizes
with breakfast and lunch served. Registration online at epiphanycatholic.
org/epiphany-golf-tournament, 832-544-9655.
THE 22ND ANNUAL KCM “SWING FROM THE
HEART” CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
On April 19 th , KCM Staff and Supporters will take to the Green and “Swing for
the Heart” as they compete in the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity Golf Tournament.
This year’s tournament will take place at Weston Lakes Country Club and
is shaping up to be a blast! Besides just the tournament itself, a silent
auction and raffle will be part of the festivities this year! The silent auction
will be conducted online and more information regarding it will soon be
available on ktcm.org/golf! Keep an eye out! Registration is now live for
the tournament and can be done at website listed below! But playing and
participating in the silent auction/raffle, isn’t the only way to get involved
with the Tournament! Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Show
support for your community by sponsoring the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity
Golf Tournament today! https://ktcm.org/golf/ to get started now!
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Caramel Popcorn with
Marshmallow
You could make this on National Caramel Popcorn Day April 6th!
INGREDIENTS:
23 large marshmallows
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped
DIRECTIONS:
Cook and stir the marshmallows, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter
and vanilla extract together in a pot over medium-low heat until the
marshmallows are completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
Put the popcorn in a large bowl; pour the marshmallow mixture over the
popcorn and gently stir with a big spoon to coat.
http://allrecipes.com
Oatmeal Raisin Toffee Cookies
You could make this on National Oatmeal Cookie Day April 30th!
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup crushed toffee candy
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in
the eggs, one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and
cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Blend in the oatmeal, raisins and toffee
bits. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10
minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes
before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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April Gardening Tips
Mulch - If possible, buy Bagged Mulch. Bagging helps eliminate a great
many pests that die from various causes while in the bag. When you buy
‘loose’ mulch that is trucked to your home, you are also buying ants,
roaches, termites, etc…” Spend a little more on bagged material and save
lots of future pest problems. Keep your mulch at least 4” - 6” below the top
of your homes exposed foundation edge/side. This will aid in minimizing
pests in your home and allow for quick and accurate termite inspections.
Shrubs, Flowers and ground covers - Trim all shrubs/plants at least 12” -
18” back from your home. Do your best to create a plant free zone that is
18” - 24” wide around your home. The exception is your lawn - it can grow
up next to the slab as long as you keep it 4” - 6” below the top of the slab.
The most conducive to termite infestation are groundcover plantings,
growing high against your homes exterior or (especially) ivy that grows
on your walls.
Trees - Spray your trees at least twice annually. The spring spray
eliminates overwintering pests and fungi while preparing trees to resist
the pest onslaught of summer with residual pesticides. The fall spray also
kills pests from the summer, prevents most fungi from occurring over the
winter and puts your valuable asset off to a healthy winter’s dormancy.
Lawn - Spring is the perfect time to do a fungicide treatment to stop
brown patch in its tracks along with other fungi. If your lawn is thin and
weak in some areas, here are some important fundamentals: a) lawn
aeration” b) fertilization” c) weed control.
Most important is proper watering:
• Water once per week (unless you get a 1/2” rain or more - then do not
water.)
• Water heavily (1” - 2”) for total lawn coverage.
• In severe drought, water every 5th day.
• Water from 5 AM to 7 AM in the morning - NOT AT NIGHT.
• A heavy deep weekly watering makes the turf grow deeper, stronger
and more drought resistant roots.
• Less watering also saves you money!!
WHEN IS EARTH DAY?
This observance always falls on April 22 nd . On Earth Day, enjoy the tonic
of fresh air, contact with the soil and companionship with nature! Walk
through the woods in search of emerging wildflowers and green moss.
Go outside, no matter what the weather!
Ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an
interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970,
San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord
Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration.
McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose
April 22 nd . Millions of people participated and today Earth Day continues
to be widely celebrated with events on both dates.
The most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees for Earth
Day. Other Earth Day activities and ideas are: Plant wildflowers, Go
native! Plants thrive when they’re natural to your area, bring nature into
the garden with plants that attract butterflies, try an organic vegetable
garden and conserve water.
Source: The Old Farmer’s Almanac
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