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December 2011 Volume 3, Issue 12
NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF COPPERFIELD
COPPERFIELDCOPPERFIELDCourier
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Copperfield Women’s ClubWomen Serving the Community
Due to a very exciting and successful year, the Copperfield Women’s Club will change it’s name to the Cy-Fair Women’s Club! Membership to our club is open to all ladies in the Northwest Houston neighborhoods. We look forward to sharing an adventurous new year with new members from the Copperfield area, as well as the entire Cy-Fair area. Our name change will take place as of January 1, 2012.
If you are not familiar with our club, we are a service organization that gives back to the community. All funds raised will go right back to the community in scholarships for graduating high school seniors, at Lone Star College, Cy-Fair and grants to other non-profits in our community, as well.
Currently we meet the first Thursday of most months at West Houston Church of Christ at 7:00p.m. for social time and refreshments, followed by a program at 7:30p.m. The church is located at Queenston and West Road.
If there are any adventurous ladies out there, that love to have fun and would like to participate in giving back to the community, we encourage you to come join us! Our monthly meetings are not only educational and enjoyable, but they develop lasting fellowships. We look forward to meeting you!
If you have any questions about our club or need directions to the church, please contact Susan McLeroy, Membership Chair at [email protected].
Submitted by Rosie Serrano-Garcia
Copperfield Coalition A NON-PROFIT
INCORPORATED ORGANIZATIONwww.CopperfieldCoalition.com
A community of Citizens concerned with the Smart Growth of the Copperfield Area.
THE LONGENBAUGH PROJECTOn November 9, 2011, the Copperfield
Coalition met with Commissioner Steve Radack of Harris County, Precinct 3. The topic of discussion was the intersection of Longenbaugh at Highway 6 (The Longenbaugh Project). We presented our plans for a redesign of our entryway. Commissioner Radack and three of his top engineers were present at the meeting, and they were open and receptive to our concerns. We also presented a packet containing several letters of support from the Copperfield Community Association, Wheatstone Village Community Association, and several residents of the area, along with a petition signed by 45 business owners/general managers and 221 employees from 70 businesses within one-half mile of the intersection.
The meeting lasted for one and a half hours, with the end result being in the long run Commissioner Radack will look into the situation and evaluate what can be done. In the short run, he sent out his crews to the intersection that same day (11/9/11) to survey and excavate sod on both north and south sides of Longenbaugh to install shrubbery and trees in an attempt to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
He has also ordered the installation of a driveway entrance across from the opening of the median into the north side business park. He also talked with the property owner regarding the construction of a new drive and closing the other. They will
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also be removing all non-essential County signs from the entryway. All of this should be completed by the time this has been published.
Please view our website under News and Events for a detailed description of the meeting and our presentation to the Commissioner. CopperfieldCoalition.COM
MONTHLY MEETINGS OPEN TO ALLThe Copperfield Coalition has moved its monthly meetings to the
Copperfield Community Center, 15409 Willow River Drive. These meetings will be held on the third Monday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please check the website to verify any last minute changes before attending.
Come to one of our meetings and find out what we are all about. If you are interested in protecting the integrity of Copperfield, our lifestyle and our property values, then please join us at one of our meetings.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWe have an opening on our board of directors. If you are
interested in joining the board, being on an advisory committee, or just becoming a member of the Copperfield Coalition, then please come to one of our meetings or contact us at [email protected].
Please view our website for info, important meeting announcements and a list of our projects. For the betterment of our area… please join us…work with us…become an advocate for Copperfield! Together we can protect and guide Copperfield’s progress by adding improvements as needed and taking a stand against decisions that have a negative impact on our community.
Sincerely,The Board of DirectorsCopperfield CoalitionCopperfieldCoalition.COM The official website of the Copperfield Coalition
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Let’s look out for one another. Stop at the stop signs. Adhere to the posted speed limits and park with the flow of traffic. Please drive safely. Thank you!
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CYPRESS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR NEWS
The air is crisp and senses heightened as we embrace the holiday season! Cypress Falls High School Choir extends warm wishes for a happy season to all. Thanks to our wonderful choir directors, Deidre Douglas and Leah Loftin, for helping our young men and women grow musically in life. Our volunteers seem tireless and with the parental support, we have had a great 2012 - Bravo!
Make plans to attend our Holiday Concert held in the school auditorium on December 8th, at 7pm. The theme this year is ‘Classic Christmas Card’. Choirs will be accompanied by a violin quartet. Come fill your soul with the beautiful sounds of the seasons. We promise to lift your spirits and start your holidays off with smiles.
The students will be participating in their Holiday party on the 8th in the teaching theatre. The sharing of fellowship and huge food extravaganza will be enjoyed by all!
Poinsettias have been delivered and we hope you are enjoying
your gorgeous blooms. We appreciate your continued participation.
Our own Eleni Kotzabassis has captured the lead in the school musical “The Fantastics”. Performances will be December 8,9,10,12,15,16, and 17. All performances will be in the auditorium at 7pm. Don’t miss this off, off, Broadway show!
Congratulations to our Regional Choir Members! They are: Malinowski, Thomas; McCormick, Alicia; McIntyre, Sarah; And moving on to pre-Area Auditions are: Amadin, Abi; Ashworth, Jordan; Cummings, Marissa; Ferrigan, Katie; Kang, Thomas; Kotzabassis, Eleni; Lafferty, Lauren; Lavin, Marguerite; Lebeau, Leah; Moynihan, Evan; Sheriff, Amanda; and Svehla, Jordan. WAY TO GO!
As a reminder, Winter break begins 12/21 and school resumes January 4th. Enjoy your time away from school, stay healthy and we will see you next year!!
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Congratulations to these students who made the Region in the October 22, 2011 Competition! Go LOBOS!
REGION MIXED CHOIR REGION TREBLEDakota Crespo Ashley VargasBrittnee Simone Tiana ItaJennifer Terlouw Gwen LeonaresLauren Salazar Jessica DonaldsonLeah Douglas Maggie LaPernaAudrey Wang Andrea OjedaMaddie Frank Ellen GormanKayla Squire Marissa ThrowerKirstie McCallum Alba ZepedaTaylor Lofton Monica HernandezTiffany Lockward Elena Gomez-JarenoKyle Smith Shane O’nealBrevan Ita Leila RodriguezAdam Garci Kaitlin SaccoAlexander RegalJacob BogdanRoyal SmithJason ByunSean OwensVictor RodriguezChris MeinkeScott Feldt
The following students will advance to compete in Pre-Area Competition, which is set to take place on November 29, 2011 at Cypress Ranch High School.
PRE - AREA CANDIDATES:
Dakota Crespo Jennifer TerlouwLauren Salazar Leah DouglasKayla Squire Tiffany LockwardKyle Smith Brevan ItaAlexander Regal Jacob BogdanJason Byun Sean OwensVictor Rodriguez
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Submitted by Elizabeth LedfordThe Cypress Ranch High School Orchestras present a Winter
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The annual Langham Creek Cheerleader Cheer Clinic held on October 15th was a huge success! Approximately 100 participants came to enjoy learning about the cheer leading talents our girls display everyday and to meet, and get a picture with, our outstanding Lobo mascot. The parents enjoyed the “show off” at the end of the clinic, as well as, seeing the kids perform on the sidelines with the Lobo cheerleaders at the JV game on October 19th! Thank you to everyone who came to the clinic - it really is a fun event for all.
The Lobo cheerleaders had some great “nature” time on Friday, November 4th, with family and friends at their annual hayride. On a beautiful, crisp night, they roasted hot dogs and made smores over camp fires, played guitar and sang, and just enjoyed each others company away from the lights and complications of the city. A well deserved respite for our hard working girls!
On November 7th, the cheerleaders kicked off basketball season by decorating the locker room with signs, streamers and balloons! Way to pump up our players for an exciting Lobo basketball season! Go Lobos!
Langham Creek High School
Project Prom Langham Creek High School Project Prom 2012 has lots
of ways you can help out! We will have a King of the Court Volleyball tournament on December 13th, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Come watch the junior and senior boys compete against the girls Varsity Volleyball team. Food, snacks, and drinks available. $5 adults and students, $2 children 5 and under. Then on December 17th there will be a Cow Plop. Purchase a square of land for $10 and you stand a chance to win $100 or even $1000 if the cow “plops” on your square! On January 14th, there will be a Mr. Lobo contest, where senior boys compete in a talent contest and more, escorted by senior girls. Tickets range $10-$20. You can also advertise your business or put a personal ad in our program. See the website for ad order info. On the 14th, come on out to see a memorable evening! Finally, on January 28th, there will be a Casino Night for adult fun! For more information on all of these exciting events, check out our website at www.langhamcreekprojectprom.com
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Aggie Recording Artist, Kimberly Dunn will be at our annual spring fundraiser “Boots ‘N Whoops!” Aggie or not, this is a concert you don’t want to miss. Purchase tickets today for this private performance.
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Submitted by Melinda Riso
Junior Girl Scouts earn a Stress Less badge by completing requirements that teach them about ways to relax. Some of the activities include: 1) Creating a personal stress kit that includes books, photographs, cartoons, music, a card or letter from a friend or relative, photo or picture from a magazine of a peaceful place. 2) Find a peaceful place in your home to relax and de-stress. 3) Learn how to identify your feelings and moods by writing your feelings down. 4) Do for others - is the best way to lesson your stress and focus on someone else, 5) Listen to music. 6) Read and Relax - Following a character’s adventures can help you forget about your stress. 7) Move that stress away – Physical motion can release the tension in your body. 8) Practice elevator breathing – Deep, focused breathing can refresh your mind – inhale and exhale slowly.
Ten Tips for Helping Children Deal with Stress
With news and conversations full of disaster, war and terrorism, children and teens may be feeling stressed and need you to help them cope. Children and teens may not have the combination of life experiences and critical thinking skills that can help adults deal with tragedy. But young people are generally resilient. These ten tips can help you recognize the signs of stress and prevent an overload of stress in young people.
1. Recognize that children handle stress in different ways. Some show a regression in behavior – acting younger, more fearful, clingier. Outbursts of anger and aggression are also signals at all ages. A child or teen who withdraws or who seems constantly sad or has trouble sleeping or shows significant changes in appetite may also be showing signs of stress.
2. Encourage conversation. Look for opportunities to ask about feelings and opinions. Some of the best conversations happen in a car with the radio, CD player and cell phone off.
3. Think about your own reactions – are you feeling very stressed and is that being communicated to children? Find ways to relax yourself so that you can stay calm for them.
4. Look for creative ways to deal with stress. For younger children, puppets may help them act out their feelings. Teens could be encouraged to write their thoughts in a journal or diary. Reading books together not only provides valuable family time, but also gives everyone a deeper understanding of world events. Realizing how a character (real or fictional) coped with a disaster, war or difficulty can give lessons that can be emulated.
5. Plan for some exercise or sports activities that can be done together to release tension. From walking to swimming, biking or skating, getting everyone to move more makes a big difference in mental outlook as well.
6. Volunteer together or take a stand together. Look for opportunities in the community in which you can make a difference. Being able to contribute also helps your family or group to bond and understand what your family’s and/or group’s values are.
7. Try to acknowledge how a child may feel. Taking a child’s or teen’s concerns seriously, rather than minimizing them, builds a foundation for more open communication.
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9. Don’t make a promise that you can’t keep. You can’t tell your child that a natural disaster or terrorist attack will never affect your family or group. You can say that the chances are very small and that you will do whatever you can to keep everyone safe.
10. Keep tabs on what children are viewing and hearing – at home and at school. Know when to pull the plug on TV, and radio. When the news is on, try to view it together so you can discuss what you have seen and heard.
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It’s All About the Students!(from a volunteer’s view)
It was barely 8:00 in the morning on Friday, Oct.14th. They were beginning to arrive. Upon checking in; name badges were handed out along with a bright red folder full of the day’s agenda and the conference material. There was even an eco-friendly tote bag full of coupons and goodies generously donated by local area businesses. The room was huge and full of tables decorated with bright paper blocks spelling out the main part of this year’s theme. “Teamwork”.
This was the annual VIPS Fall Conference held by the CFISD VIPS Executive Board at the Berry Center in Cypress. The schedule was full. It consisted of everything from learning how to turn a popsicle stick into a fun treat for a teacher or volunteer to tips on helping our students handle stress. The attendees could choose from a variety of 50 minute sessions that covered topics such as: Internet Safety, Reaching Out to Diverse Volunteers, Guidelines and Best Practices for Fundraising and even Taking Care of Your Personal Health While Maintaining a Busy Lifestyle.
Something was most impressive about this conference to one volunteer. This audience of 200 plus was comprised of men and women, volunteers and school staff - not limited to Cy-Fair ISD. There were 4 other area districts represented at this conference: Alief ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Houston ISD and Spring ISD. The current budget environment has left our school districts vying to be first in line for every resource of financial and physical support they can find. But for one day in October, the district boundary lines came down. There was no competition. There was no hidden agenda. Despite the traffic and everyday challenges, educators and volunteers from schools all over our county came together for a common purpose: improving their volunteer program thereby affecting the students in a positive way. This was simply an opportunity to attend an event that focused on several different areas of how to build on their volunteer resources in order to enhance the children’s education.
While that volunteer sat looking out over the diverse crowd; she couldn’t help but see a universal theme, “Yes, in this room, it’s truly all about the students”.
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