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February 2021
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
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POLICE/FIRE George Memorial 281-342-4455
Emergency 911 Mamie George 281-491-8086
Fort Bend County Sheriff non-emergency 281-342-6116 Maude Marks 281-492-8592
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Katy Volunteer Fire Dept.
COMMUNITY
Alarms only 281-391-2300 YMCA 281392-5055
VFW 281-391-4872
SCHOOLS Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411
www.katyisd.org William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411
KISD Administration 281-396-6000 Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411
KISD Transportation. 281-396-7560 Harris County Court House 281-859-0685
Fielder Elementary Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100
Rylander Elementary 281-237-8300 Ft. Bend County Road and Bridge 281-342-4513
Cinco Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7300
Woodcreek Jr. High 281-234-0800
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Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000
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We are calling the 2020/2021 season, A Season Of Discovery. It is
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KATY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION World Premieres, two Houston Premieres and two musicals! Remember,
ANNOUNCES REASON2RACE the more shows you subscribe to, the more you save! Buy 6 shows and
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Half Marathon/5k/1k on Saturday, February 6, 2021 to raise funds for the 15% off or buy 3 shows and receive 10% off our regular ticket price! ALL
Inspiring Imagination teacher grant program. Last year, over 60 teams and packages include FREE exchanges and the opportunity to purchase
600 runners raced to support the foundation, raising over $115,000 for unlimited additional single tickets at your subscriber rate! You can
Katy ISD teacher grants. The Katy ISD Education Foundation celebrated choose between a 6, 5, 4 or 3 show package! We have limited availability
a spectacular milestone this year with over $2 million awarded in its first via phone at this time, so if you have questions or need assistance, please
eight years of Inspiring Imagination teacher grants. Reason2Race and email rather than call. A representative from our box office will call you
its proceeds play a key role in reaching milestones such as this and will back as soon as possible. Be assured, as we prepare to return in the fall,
continue to garner support as the foundation’s grant program expands. there will be a new focus on social distancing, as well as expanded health
Register and join Team Katy ISD Education Foundation, a Katy ISD campus and safety measures for your protection.
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NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY
Observed on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day
has grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals,
groups and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness.
It is a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing
these acts of kindness. Not only is it positive for the receiver, but for
the giver, too!
NATIONAL HEART MONTH
February focuses on the heart making it National Heart Month. Anyone The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts
can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles of Kindness Week (www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-week). The
are putting us at risk at a younger age. Obesity, high blood pressure and Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized
smoking all increase our risk factors. non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness
and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of
Each one of those we can take action to lower our risk. Get moving. kindness.
Remove stress. Quit smoking. Eat healthier.
In New Zealand, where this day originated, celebrates Random Acts of
Even small changes help make a difference. Reduce the amount of fast Kindness Day on September 1st. It is also recognized by some on other
food. Eat more greens. Take the stairs. Walk the kids to school. Go outside days throughout the year; however, doing random acts of kindness is
and play with the kids or walk the dog. something that can be done every day of the year.
Talk to your physician about your risk factors. Walking is one of the Make a note to do nice things throughout the day and use
healthiest and safest activities we can do for ourselves. Learn more at #RandomActsOfKindnessDay to post on social media.
www.cdc.gov and use #NationalHeartMonth to share on social media.
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NATIONAL DAYS IN FEBRUARY 2021 NATIONAL HOT BREAKFAST MONTH
Did you know that every month has some sort of National Day, week February is a cold month for most of us, so what better way to start our
or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to days than with a steaming hot breakfast? National Hot Breakfast Month
plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy is celebrated every February to encourage everyone to set aside some
afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial extra time every morning to a make hot, fresh breakfast.
list (there are many more) of what we found for the month of February:
You know what they say about breakfast… It’s the most important
February 1st: National Get Up Day meal of the day! However, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to
February 2nd: National Heavenly Hash Day put breakfast on the back burner and just grab a quick granola bar on
February 3rd: National Carrot Cake Day your way out the door in the morning. This month, we are challenged
February 4th: National Homemade Soup Day to wake up a little earlier and take the time to really enjoy breakfast. You
February 5th: National Shower With A Friend Day may be surprised at how much better you feel throughout the day when
February 6th: National Frozen Yogurt Day you allow yourself plenty of time in the morning to fully wake up, make
February 7th: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day breakfast, maybe listen to your favorite podcast as you get ready for the
February 8th: National Kite Flying Day
day. Appreciating the beauty that the morning brings and enjoying a hot
February 9th: National Pizza Day
breakfast will surely make you feel more full, more energized and just
February 10th: National Umbrella Day
overall better all day long!
February 11th: National Make A Friend Day
February 12th: National Plum Pudding Day
Use #NationalHotBreakfastMonth or #HotBreakfastMonth to post
February 13th: National Tortellini Day
pictures, recipes and other inspiration for your friends! Here are a few
February 14th: National Ferris Wheel Day
February 15th: National Gumdrop Day ideas for healthy, hot breakfasts you can whip up this month. Hopefully,
February 16th: National Do A Grouch A Favor Day you can get into a routine and continue making tasty, hot breakfasts
February 17th: National Random Acts Of Kindness Day throughout the rest of the year! (Remember, you can do a TON of
February 18th: National Battery Day variations of these ideas based on your preference.)
February 19th: National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20th: National Love Your Pet Day • Hot toast with peanut/almond/cashew butter, bananas sliced up and
February 21st: National Sticky Bun Day chia seeds sprinkled over the top
February 22nd: National Margarita Day • Berry smoothie. Throw your favorite berries, half a banana, some cashew
February 23rd: National Banana Bread Day or coconut milk into a blender for a few minutes for a delicious, refreshing
February 24th: National Tortilla Chip Day side to your hot meal. (Smoothies obviously aren’t a hot breakfast, but
February 25th: National Chocolate Covered Nut Day they go great on the side.)
February 26th: National Tell A Fairy Tale Day • Oatmeal with fried egg(s) over the top
February 27th: National Polar Bear Day • Avocado spread over toast with a fried or poached egg on top
February 28th: National Public Sleeping Day • Overnight egg bakes for much less work to do in the morning
• Egg breakfast muffins (basically mini quiche without the breaded crust
MONTHLY OBSERVATIONS for a healthy version)
An Affair To Remember Month, Black History Month, Creative Romance • Sweet potato and black bean stuffed breakfast burrito
Month, Great American Pie Month, National Bake For Family Fun Month,
National Bird Feeding Month, National Cherry Month, National Children’s National Hot Breakfast Month was created to encourage us to get up and
Dental Health Month, National Grapefruit Month, National Heart Month, start our day the right way!
National Hot Breakfast Month, National Library Lovers Month, National
Snack Food Month, National Weddings Month, National Embroidery Month Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com
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IMPORTANT DATES
Katy ISD February 15th: Professional Learning Day - No Students
February 22nd: 5th Secondary Grading Cycle Begins
www.katyisd.org February 25th: Family Night (No Homework Assigned)
STUDENT COVID-19 TESTING SITE
The District offers a FREE rapid COVID-19 testing option to enrolled Katy ISD students and employees. The FREE test is in collaboration
with the Texas Education Agency’s COVID-19 Testing Project. The test consists of a nasal-based testing option (saliva-based option is
still pending) with results in 20 minutes.
The rapid, free tests are available at the District’s Agricultural Sciences Center located at 5801 Katy Hockley Cut-Off Road, Monday-
Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. To help expedite free student COVID-19 testing, while practicing
social distancing at the testing site, Katy ISD has established a Student COVID-19 Testing Sign-Up form that allows families to secure
an appointment time for their student(s). The sign-up can be done at this direct link here. The testing site contact is (281) 396-7749.
Employees do not require an appointment to be tested for free, though are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes before the posted
closing time, to abide by the facilities schedules. Employees' dependents who are not on their Katy ISD insured parents' health care
plan may elect to pay the $125 fee to test with their parents at the site, or if the child is a Katy ISD enrolled student, he/she may
schedule an appointment through the Student Testing Appointment Scheduler, and test for free.
KATY ISD SEEKS 2021 BOND TO KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADDRESS RAPID STUDENT GROWTH APPROVED 2022-2023 CALENDAR
As families continue to move west of the Houston Metro area to enroll Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved calendar that includes:
their children in the fastest-growing school district in Texas, tonight Katy Wednesday, August 17th: First Day of School
Independent School District Board of Trustees discussed a Community Friday, May 19th: Seniors - Last Day of School
Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) coming together to review capital Thursday, May 25th: Last Day of School for all other students
needs in consideration of a May 2021 Bond Referendum. 172 Instructional Days
Located within 181 square miles and serving more than 84,000 students “The development of the Katy ISD instructional calendar often begins
at 71 campuses and facilities, Katy ISD is the sixth-largest school district in in the fall of each year,” said Deputy Superintendent Leslie Haack. “The
Texas known for its high academic performance, its award-winning staff District values the school community’s feedback and has recommended
and its highly sought out school programs, among other extra-curricular a calendar based on their preference,” added Haack.
activities. On average, Katy ISD is enrolling an additional 2,400 students
every school year with a projected enrollment of more than 100,000 The approved calendar also provides teachers two professional
learners by 2027. Enrollment increases are taking place most significantly development flex days in August 2022 as well as five additional days
in the northwest quadrant of Katy ISD, where new communities are being of professional development throughout the school year. Labor Day,
developed and are expected to flourish within the next decade. Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Good Friday are holidays,
and the District will continue providing a full week off for Thanksgiving,
The CBAC’s planning and review of capital needs will include reviewing two weeks for Christmas and one week for Spring Break.
enrollment projections, the need for new schools and facilities to address
capacity limitations while paying close attention to renovations and DONATUTORS
component replacements necessary at aging campuses and buildings. Donatutors is a nonprofit tutoring organization that donates 100% of
Within the brick and mortar schools, additional areas affecting the our proceeds to charity. All of our tutors are straight-A students at Seven
growing student population are technology upgrades and safety and Lakes High school and we offer a multitude of courses like creative
security projects to support learners and staff needs. Katy ISD has a writing, computer science, biology, public speaking, ICTW writing and
history of approving bonds, which dates back to at least 1994. In 2017, many different math courses too. We charge $20 per class, but the first
school community voters approved a $609,204,553 bond with a no tax one is free! For more information, check out donatutors.com or email us
rate increase. It provided for six new schools, a major comprehensive at donatutors@gmail.com.
renovation at one campus, component replacements, expansions and
safety and technology improvements among other items. Katy ISD What’s even cooler is that this summer Donatutors was able to raise
anticipates being able to deliver once again on a zero tax rate increase. $1,283 which we used 70% to give to a Houston based charity called
NAMI and 30% to buy a bunch of masks and canned food for donation.
Due to the District’s safety protocols, only three socially distanced, in- Please check us out!
person CBAC meetings will take place during the process. Committee
members will have the opportunity to review, vet and decide upon the FEBRUARY FUN FACT
capital projects to be included in the school district’s bond package, With only 28 days to its credit (except during leap year), February wasn’t
should they determine a need to recommend a referendum. During always so short. It was originally a 30 day month, falling at the end of
the bond meetings, staff will provide in-depth background information the calendar. When Julius Caesar changed the months around, February
associated with long-range needs, demographics and finances, which became the second month of the year. He also took away one day and
will allow the CBAC to finalize a bond package to present to the Board of added it to the month, which was named for him (July). The emperor
Trustees on Monday, February 8th during a Special Board meeting. Augustus deducted another day and made August a 31 day month.
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NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH
The entire month of February is dedicated to the people who love whole
buildings devoted to the reading, housing organizing, categorizing, finding,
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Front Row L-R: Sarah Schneider, Kaya Lilley, Gabrielle Allen, Sydney Gendron, Elise DeGeeter, Amy Skelton, Carly Skelton, Grace Liu, Megan McNichol, Tess
Hefty and Allison Herleth. Back Row L-R: Chloe LaBard, Sofia Watne, Caroline Kunkel, Katherine Kunkel, Mallory Reynolds, Jaclyn Guerrero Caitlin Zimmerman,
Claire Stockard, Henley Beisert and Emily Kristynik.
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC. KATY CHAPTER HONORS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021
National Charity League (NCL, Inc.) Katy Chapter recognizes 21 wonderful young ladies from the class of 2021 for their service and contributions to
the community. The mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service,
leadership development and cultural experiences. These ladies, along with their mothers, have volunteered more than 8,000 hours of philanthropic
service to our community in six years including American Cancer Society, ARC of Katy, The Ballard House, Brookwood Community, Citizens of Animal
Protection, Texas Children’s Hospital and Clothed By Faith to name a few. The chapter believes that the experience of giving back to others helps to
strengthen the mother-daughter relationship and sets the stage for a successful future. Katy Chapter of NCL is the oldest chapter in Katy, TX, formed
in 1984.
ICONIC FIGHTER JET TO BE REFURBISHED AND UNVEILED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 521
“ONE MORE MISSION” - COATING SOCIETY OF HOUSTON MEMBERS TAKE PROJECT TO COMPLETION
On July 29, 1984 American Legion Post 521 received a F4D Fighter Jet from the Air Force Reclamation Center and dedicated it to all POW’s and MIA’s
from all wars and conflicts involving the United States of America. Recently, the Post reached out to the Coating Society of Houston for assistance in
refurbishing this iconic piece of memorabilia, which was showing extreme decay due to local weather conditions.
“We have been working getting this plane restored for several years and were finally able to find a group that was willing to donate their time and
materials to helping us,” said Joseph Thomas, 22nd District Commander of the American Legion Department of Texas.
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NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February is National Black History Month, also known as National
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• Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American appointed to the
Supreme Court. We recognize Thurgood Marshall every year on National Free
Maryland Day.
• George Washington Carver developed over 300 products from peanuts.
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• Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to U.S. SPECIAL LAWN AERATION
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• Rosa Parks helped initiate the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give
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Rosa Parks Day and learn more about her contributions to the Civil Rights
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Louis Armstrong can be found in November on National Louisiana Day.
• Colin Powell is a 4-star General who became Secretary of State. Colin
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NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY
National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st, celebrates
freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of
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Cream Cheese Brownies
You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day February 10th!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
5 tablespoons shortening
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons cream cheese
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Cream Cheese frosting - optional
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking
pan.
In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring
frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream
cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour,
baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted
near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.
Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired.
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Rich Banana Bread
You could make this on National Banana Bread Day February 23rd!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 medium bananas, sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a
large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla,
mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture
until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread
evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes
before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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