Posted on Jan 19, 2012 | Tagged in: people , education , Cy-Fair
A teacher at Cypress Falls High School was recently selected as a 2012 honoree of the prestigious Texas Exes Award for Outstanding Teachers, given by the University of Texas Allumni Association and College of Education.
Janice Reed, a Latin and English teacher at Cypress Falls, is one of only ten high school teachers in the state to receive the honor.
Lone Star College-CyFair’s Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Enrichment (LIFE) Programs are scheduled through the month of January as the Spring 2012 semester begins.
LIFE sessions are free and open to the public and held Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the library (Room 131 unless otherwise noted) at 9191 Barker Cypress.
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 | Tagged in: family , events , entertainment , education , active adults
Texercise and the Northwest Branch Library team up to present ‘Texercise For Seniors’, a weekly exercise class meeting weekly at the library every Tuesday from January 10 through March 27 beginning at 2:00 pm.
This 12-week program will feature a minimal impact exercise program designed specifically for seniors to keep them healthy and active.
Enjoy free music every Tuesday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Lone Star College-CyFair performed by the Sounds of Cypress Concert Winds.
They play various musical styles, including jazz, pop, show-tunes, and classical.
Sounds of Cypress Concert Winds is also looking for talented local musicians to join them in these weekly sessions and as they play at events across the Houston area. There are no dues or fees to become a member.
Posted on Nov 11, 2011 | Tagged in: Honors & Awards , education , Cy-Fair College
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program at Lone Star College- Cy-Fair has recently earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
LSC-CyFair is now one of only 19 institutions in Texas with this accreditation. It is a full five-year accreditation.
Posted on Aug 18, 2011 | Tagged in: education
Are you over 50 and still have that spark to make plenty of new friends while continuing to expand your knowledge? The Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) at Lone Star College - CyFair is perfect for you.
Join them for their open house on Saturday, September 10, from 9:30 am to noon at the Lone Star campus’ Conference Room 151 at 9191 Barker Cypress Road.
Posted on Aug 12, 2011 | Tagged in: people , education , Cy-Fair ISD
Residents of Town Lake have one more reason to brag on the “good thinks” of their students!
Middle School students at Cy-Fair’s Smith took high honors in the problem solving competition at the Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, held over the summer.
Students Kyle Thomas and Mike Lynn placed 11th among more than 90 teams who competed in the problem solving portion of the TSA National Conference. Both students had previously qualified at the state level in the problem solving category, which allowed them the opportunity to advance to the nationals.
Posted on Jul 22, 2011 | Tagged in: shopping , news , education , economy
Make a “green” impression on your kids this fall with planet-friendly (non-toxic) school supplies. Not only will it be a conversational icebreaker with their new classmates, but many of the eco-friendly options are super stylish, too. Follow these simple green shopping tips and get started shopping.
Try not to buy backpacks made of nylon or “new plastics”, especially PVC/vinyl. Instead opt for bags made from recycled materials or natural cotton or materials such as hemp.
Choose biodegradable pens. These corn-made pens disintegrate completely about a year after they are thrown away and can be found for just $2 each at online retailers such as www.grassrootsstore.com .
Send lunches in reusable food and beverage containers. Pack lunches in Wrap-N-Mat, cotton and non-PVC-vinyl–lined bags or BPA-free snack containers. These items are now widely available and easy to find at many local retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart.
Don’t send prepackaged beverages. Opt for BPA-free, reusable water bottles such as Sigg or REI. We’ve all seen the horrifying commercial that states “enough plastic water bottles were thrown away last year to wrap around the planet 3 times!” That says it all.
Buy recycled when available. Kleen Earth scissors have black handles that are made from recycled plastic and the Post-It company now has an entire line of recycled sticky notes available at most office supply stores.
Avoid toxic adhesive paste. This glue is a parent and student favorite. Coccoina sticky paste (aka glue) is made of potato starch and works on paper and fabric. And best of all, it is solvent-free and smells like almonds! Although not as easily available as some of the other suggestions, Coccoina can be purchased at popular green online retailers such as www.greendepot.com .
Start your green shopping at bulk supply retailers such as OfficeMax and Staples - all of which offer notebooks made from recycled paper and many other eco-friendly supply solutions. And, for those not-so-easy-to-find items, online retailers such as www.greendepot.com can be a one-stop solution for the rest of your needs!
Posted on Jun 24, 2011 | Tagged in: health , family , education
Many Towne Lake residents spend the majority of the year outside swimming, hiking, biking, jogging and playing organized group sports and rely on sunscreen year-round.
As a result of product concerns and potential side effects from chemicals found in many of the mainstream sunscreens, parents are opting for equally as protective yet natural products! Here are some of the top-rated, and comparably priced, natural sunscreens chosen by the Environmental Working Group for babies and kids.
Nature's Gate Mineral Kid's Block
The most affordable top-rated natural sunscreen for kids at a cost of only $1.45 an ounce.
Posted on May 10, 2011 | Tagged in: education , Cy-Fair College , business
A free North Houston area business start-up and resource guide was recently published by the Lone Star College Systems Small Business Development Center (LSCS SBDC).
The guide was created to give entrepreneurs the information and procedures they need to consider before starting a new business venture.
The title of the guide is “The Business Start-Up and Resource Guide, A Guide to Starting and Growing a Business in the North Houston Area”.
