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THE COLES CONNECTION

The Coles CONNECTION

Volume 2, Issue 10

News For the Residents of Coles Crossing

Sampson Annual Fall Festival Needs Sponsors The Sampson Elementary PTO is excited to host the 3rd annual Fall Festival & Auction on Saturday, November 8th from 11 am to 3 pm. We have developed an easy way for families and business owners to show their support of our children and our school. There are many games, activities, and food vendors that are part of the festival. We would like to offer you the opportunity of sponsorship for a small donation. The money will go toward prizes and supplies, and will help defray the overhead costs of putting on the fall festival. All sponsorships will be recognized throughout our festival, school, and community. Thank you for helping to make this event successful. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Benson at 281-731-3161. Please

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Creating Strong Vibrant Communities  It’s a fact of our global economy that consumers are drawn to the Internet because of convenience.  But as as residents of NW Houston and in the wake of Ike, we may need to remind ourselves why it is important to  “Think Local Business First.” 1.  Local businesses are often collectively our largest local employer. The largest growth of jobs is from small business owners.                   2. When one dollar is spent at a local business, economists indicate it is circulated four to seven additional times in the local economy.    3. Every dollar spent locally generates up to 75% more tax revenue to our community and State.  4. Local businesses are often the largest financial supporters of neighborhood school programs, local charities and youth sports activities.   5. Strong local business helps maintain property values and contribute to the character of our community by offering a diverse selection of goods and services.                                   6. Local business is most often the first job for our children but also is the first introduction into the “real world” of economics. Many of us in NW Houston have had a small business owner in their family at one time or another. 7. Small business often innovates quicker and thus grows faster and can have a greater impact on our community. Creating a Strong Vibrant Community when we “Think Local Business First”

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The Coles Connection A newsletter for Coles Crossing residents by Coles Crossing residents.

The Coles Connection is a monthly newsletter mailed to all Coles Crossing residents. The Coles Connection is not associated with the Coles Crossing HOA nor does it claim to be. The Coles Connection is an unbiased, professional newsletter for YOU by YOU. If you are involved with a community group, school group, play group, scouts, sports activity, social group, etc. and would like to submit an article for the newsletter you can do so online at www.PEELinc.com or you can email it to [email protected]. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations, birthday announcements and military service are also welcome.

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Cy-Fair ISD & Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS): A Winning Combination

VIPS is an acronym for Volunteers in Public Schools. VIPS in Cy-Fair ISD center the attention of their service on supporting students and staff and making a significant contribution to the education of children. These dedicated individuals, who give freely of their time and resources, impact the academic and personal development of Cy-Fair students. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is fortunate to be able to draw from a diversity of skills and knowledge in its community. The district VIPS Executive Board spearheads the business of the VIPS. This board is comprised of volunteers elected to take on specific responsibilities offering support, guidance, and training to all volunteers in the district. The VIPS Executive Board meets monthly to evaluate and address the needs of the district and distribute information relating to volunteer and community activities and strengthen parental involvement in education.

If you are interested in becoming part of the winning combination at Cy-Fair schools as a volunteer, and making a difference, or would like more information, please contact Pam Scott, Partners in Education Director at 281-894-3950. Cy-Fair ISD & Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS): A Winning Combination October 2008 Upcoming Events

Oct. 1 - Math Training 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Berry Center Participants will have an opportunity to review the first semester curriculum in grades 1-5, use some of the technology applications available to teachers and students, learn more about the 4-step problem solving process, and explore some of the components of Singapore Math being used with students in elementary math.

Oct. 7 - Junior Achievement Coordinator Training 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Berry Center Specifically for those who will take responsibility for implementing the JA program for their campus. Oct. 7 - Junior Achievement Volunteer Training 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Berry Center The purpose of Junior Achievement is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics, and be workforce ready.

Oct. 9 - Sooper Puppy Training 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Berry Center Sooper Puppy is a first grade class series dealing with life lessons, facing dilemmas and arriving at solutions by making good choices. Oct. 15 - Hearing Certification Training 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Center (Continued on Page 5)

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THE COLES CONNECTION Cy-Fair ISD & Volunteers- (Continued from Page 4) Become a State certified trained volunteer to assist your CFISD school in hearing testing for the students. Please RSVP to your school nurse by October 10. Oct. 16 - Vision Certification Training 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Center Become a State certified trained volunteer to assist your CFISD school in vision testing for the students. Please RSVP to your school nurse by October 10. October 23 - Classroom Assistance 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., ISC West Learn basic classroom technology tips to assist students in the classroom. A campus administrator or VIPS liaison approval signature is required for this free technology training.

October 30 - Fall Conference 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Center A day of informative workshops is offered to volunteers, staff, parents and community members designed to support the work of volunteers in all district schools.

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THE COLES CONNECTION Help Your Child Get Organized 1.

Getting organized means a kid gets where he or she needs to be and gathers the supplies needed to complete the task. 2. Staying focused means sticking with the task and learning to say "no" to distractions. 3. Getting it done means finishing up, checking your work, and putting on the finishing touches, like remembering to put a homework paper in the right folder and putting the folder inside the backpack so it's ready for the next day. Once kids know these steps — and how to apply them — they can start tackling tasks more independently. That means homework, chores, and other tasks will get done with increasing consistency and efficiency. Of course, kids will still need parental help and guidance, but you probably won't have to nag as much. Not only is it practical to teach these skills, but knowing how to get stuff done will help your child feel more competent and effective. Kids feel self-confident and proud when they're able to accomplish their tasks and responsibilities. They're also sure to be pleased when they find they have some extra free time to do what they'd like to do.

requires this approach, so you might use this example when introducing the concept: 1. Getting organized: Go to the bathroom and get out your toothbrush and toothpaste. Turn on the water. 2. Staying focused: Dentists say to brush for 3 minutes, so that means keep brushing, even if you hear a really good song on the radio or you remember that you wanted to call your friend. Concentrate and remember what the dentist told you about brushing away from your gums. 3. Getting it done: If you do steps 1 and 2, step 3 almost takes care of itself. Hurray, your 3 minutes are up and your teeth are clean! Getting it done means finishing up and putting on the finishing touches. With teeth brushing, that would be stuff like turning off the water, putting away the toothbrush and paste, and making sure there's no toothpaste foam on your face! With a more complex task, like completing a book report, the steps would become more involved, but the basic elements remain the same.

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Most kids generate a little chaos and disorganization. Yours might flit from one thing to the next — forgetting books at school, leaving towels on the floor, and failing to finish projects once started. You'd like them to be more organized and to stay focused on tasks, such as homework. Is it possible? Yes, it is. A few kids seem naturally organized, but for the rest, organization is a skill learned over time. With help and some practice, kids can develop an effective approach to getting stuff done. And you're the perfect person to teach your child, even if you don't feel all that organized yourself!

Easy as 1-2-3

For kids, all tasks can be broken down into a 1-2-3 process.

From Teeth Brushing to Book Reports

To get started, introduce the 1-2-3 method and help your child practice it in daily life. Even something as simple as brushing teeth

Here's how you might walk your child through the steps: 1. Getting Organized: Explain that this step is all about getting ready. It's about figuring out what kids need to do and gathering any necessary items.For instance: "So you have a book report to write. What do you need to do to get started?" Help your child make a list of things like: Choose (Continued on Page 8)

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THE COLES CONNECTION Help Your Child- (Continued from Page 6) a book. Make sure the book is OK with the teacher. Write down the book and the author's name. Check the book out of the library. Mark the due date on a calendar. Then help your child think of the supplies 1 7/7/08 9:21 AM Page 1 needed: The book, some note cards, a pen for taking notes, the teacher's list of questions to answer, and a report cover. Have your child gather the supplies where the work will take place. As the project progresses, show your child how to use the list to check off what's already done and get ready for what's next. Demonstrate how to add to the list, too. Coach your child to think, "OK, I did these things. Now, what's next? Oh yeah, start reading the book" and to add things to the list like finish the book, read over my teacher's directions, start writing the report. 2. Staying Focused: Explain that this part is about doing it and sticking with the job. Tell kids this means doing what you're supposed to do, following what's on the list, and sticking with it.

It also means focusing when there's something else your child would rather be doing — the hardest part of all! Help kids learn how to handle and resist these inevitable temptations. While working on the report, a competing idea might pop into your child's head: "I feel like shooting some hoops now." Teach kids to challenge that impulse by asking themselves "Is that what I'm supposed to be doing?" Explain that a tiny break to stretch a little and then get right back to the task at hand is OK. Then kids can make a plan to shoot hoops after the work is done. Let them know that staying focused is tough sometimes, but it gets easier with practice. 3. Getting it Done: Explain that this is the part when kids will be finishing up the job. Talk about things like copying work neatly and asking a parent to read it over to help find any mistakes. Coach your child to take those important final steps: putting his or her name on the report, placing it in a report cover, putting

the report in the correct school folder, and putting the folder in the backpack so it's ready to be turned in.

How to Start

Here are some tips on how to begin teaching the 1-2-3 process: Introduce the Idea Start the conversation by using the examples above and show your child the kids' article Organize, Focus, Get It Done. Read it together and ask for reactions. Will it be easy or hard? Is he or she already doing some of it? Is there something he or she would like to get better at? Go for Some Buy-In Brainstorm about what might be easier or better if your child was more organized and focused. Maybe homework would get done faster, there would be more play time, and there would be less nagging about chores. Then there's the added bonus of your child feeling proud and you being proud, too.

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THE COLES CONNECTION Help Your Child- (Continued from Page 8) Set Expectations Be clear, in a kind way, that you expect your kids to work on these skills and that you'll be there to help along the way. Make a Plan Decide on one thing to focus on first. You can come up with three things and let your child choose one. Or if homework or a particular chore has been a problem, that's the natural place to begin. Get Comfortable in Your Role For the best results, you'll want to be a low-key coach. You can ask questions that will help kids get on track and stay there. But use these questions to prompt their thought process about what needs to be done. Praise progress, but don't go overboard. The self-satisfaction kids will feel will be a more powerful motivator. Also, be sure to ask your child's opinion of how things are going so far. Start Thinking in Questions Though you might not realize it, every time you take on a task, you ask yourself questions and then answer them with thoughts and actions. If you want to unload groceries from the car, you ask yourself: Q: Did I get them all out of the trunk? A: No. I'll go get the rest. Q: Did I close the trunk? A: Yes. (Continued on Page 10)

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THE COLES CONNECTION Help Your Child- (Continued from Page 9) Q: Where's the milk and ice cream? I need to put them away first. A: Done. Now, what's next? Encourage kids to start seeing tasks as a series of questions and answers. Suggest that they ask these questions out loud and then answer them. These questions are the ones you hope will eventually live inside a child's head. And with practice, they'll learn to ask them without being prompted. Work together to come up with questions that need to be asked so the chosen task can be completed. You might even jot them down on index cards. Start by asking the questions and having your child answer. Later, transfer responsibility for the questions from you to your child.



They'll develop a sense of independence. The child who dresses himself or herself today at age 4 feels like a big kid. It's a good feeling that will deepen over time as they learn to do even more without help. From these good feelings, kids begin to form a belief about themselves. In short, "I can do it." • Your firm but kind expectations that your kids should start tackling certain jobs on their own send a strong message. You reinforce their independence and encourage them to accept a certain level of responsibility. Kids learn that others will set expectations and that they can meet them. • This kind of teaching can be a very loving gesture. You're taking the time to show your child how to do something — with interest, patience, love, kindness, and his or her best interests at heart. This will make kids feel cared for and loved. Think of it as filling up a child's toolbox with crucial life tools. Reviewed by: D'Arcy Lyness, PhD Date reviewed: August 2005

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It will take time to teach kids how to break down tasks into steps. It also will take time for them to learn how to apply these skills to what needs to be done. Sometimes, it will seem simpler just to do it for them. It certainly would take less time. But the trouble is that kids don't learn how to be independent and successful if their parents swoop in every time a situation is challenging or complex. Here's why it's worth your time and effort: • Kids learn new skills that they'll need — how to pour a bowl of cereal, tie shoes, match clothes, complete a homework assignment.

This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org or www.TeensHealth.org.  ©1995-2006. The Nemours Foundation

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Playwright and Texas resident, Alex Garza Nine-year old Trevor’s life turns upside down when he realizes that blue spots are appearing all over his body. This play takes both a humorous and a dramatic look at the world through the eyes of a child as he tries to come to terms with being a little different. Trevor must confront many fears in the story including his fear of doctors, needles, nightmares, and even aliens.

Inspiring possibilities, a non profit organization for children with special needs, is excited to host an adult only casino night and silent auction on Saturday, November 1st from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event will be held at the Coles Crossing Clubhouse, located on the corner of Barker Cypress and Jarvis. The cost is $50 per person which includes all alcoholic beverages, food and $100 of casino play money. Please join us and join the fun in making this organization and event successful. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting Christy Lieder at 281-744-0568 or [email protected]. You may also visit our website at www.allstarma.com for more information on our program and donations.

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It’s a Run! It’s a Walk! It’s a Party! Date: Saturday, Oct. 18th, 2008 Rain or Shine. Time: 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. 50-yard dash begins at 8:45 a.m. Festivities follow with refreshments, prize drawings, and awards. Place: Fairfield Athletic Center, 16055 Mason Road Race packet pickup: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Fairfield Athletic Club; 7:00 a.m. race day Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male & Female overall; Boy under 12 & Girl under 12 (5K) Fees: 5K--$20 before 10/11; $25 after 10/11 50-yard dash for kids 10 and under--$10 before 10/11; $15 after 10/11 Questions: Call Kelley Armstrong at 281-796-6577 or email at [email protected] Visit the website @ http://www.fairfield5k.apluscompsci.com Online registration is available via Active.com (enter through our website). One registrant per form. Copies accepted. Sorry, no refunds. Entrants will receive T-shirts, chances to win prize drawings, and refreshments. Additional chances for prizes can be purchased the day of the race, so bring your dollars! Jogging strollers are welcome. Sorry, no bikes, rollerblades, or scooters allowed!

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THE COLES CONNECTION Meet Michael Imagine hearing a child ask “is it my turn yet” when asking about adoption. Michael has seen others find their forever family, and he is still patiently waiting and wondering, “is it my turn”. Hopefully soon we can answer his question with a “yes Michael, it is your turn”. Michael is a very sweet and loving 15 year old. He has a dog he cares for and has grown to love, an abused dog that he has rescued and nurtured. Born in August 1993, Michael likes all of the things any boy would love  - summer camps, go carts, fishing, baseball and anything that has to do with cars (and UT). He currently participates in special education and tries very hard in school.  He hopes to play sports in school when he is adopted.  Michael would do well with a single mother or a two parent family.  Michael is a child who really wants a place to belong. He is very affectionate and has missed out on being a part of a family. He just wants someone to love him, and his dog. Could this be you? If you are interested in learning about Michael, or about adoption in general, please call the Adoption Coalition of Texas at 512-301-2825 or [email protected].

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The Women of the Word invite you to our annual craft show. We have indoor and outdoor vendors offering many beautiful and useful items - from jewelry, candles, purses, baby items, wooden arts, and yard art to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. This is your chance to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush! There will be a Silent Auction, a Bake Sale sponsored by Women of the Word, and delicious food sold by Boy Scout Troop 533. Our United Methodist Men will be sponsoring their annual Pumpkin Patch. So bring your family, browse through stacks of pumpkins and capture that “Kodak” moment! Admission to the Craft Show is $1 for adults and kids are free. All proceeds go to support our local missions, including Boys and Girls Country, CareNet Pregnancy Center and Cypress Assistance Ministries as well as our missionary families. Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is located in the Fairfield Subdivision at 290 and Mason. From Mason, turn right on Cypresswood Drive and follow the signs to the church located at 20155 Cypresswood Drive. The Craft Show will be inside the gym and in the parking lot. Contact Valerie Ward at [email protected] for vendor or other information or call the church office at 281-373-2273.

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Six Basic Tenants to Successful Investing Submitted by Kai A. Lamb

While no two investors are alike, these are some basic guidelines that I believe most investors should follow for successful investing. 1. Invest in top-rated, quality investments. Sounds very basic, but you would be amazed at how often I see an individual assets are not allocated to quality investments. Below are two ways to make sure you are in top-rated, quality investments: • If investing in individual equities, one should only invest in wellmanaged, quality stocks. A well-known television personality refers to this as investing in the “best of breed”. These are usually the stocks of high quality companies when compared to their competitors within the same sector or industry. • If investing in mutual funds, one should use free Internet tools, such as Morningstar.com, to ensure that their funds are top rated. While mutual fund portfolios should not be constructed purely on Morningstar® star-ratings, investors should stick the best managed funds with low expenses – typically these garner 4 and 5 star ratings by Morningstar®. 2. Understand  that Potential Higher Reward could mean Higher Risk. A couple of years ago, someone asked me what type of return they could reasonably expect to receive from an investment classified

as moderate to conservative. Since interest rates were higher at that time, I told them they could typically expect about a 6% to 7% annual return. They disputed why they would have to settle for such low rates because they said they could purchase something called a first trust-deed and receive interest payments of 12%-14% annually. Today, many of those same first trust-deeds in Las Vegas and Phoenix are in default and have stopped all interest payments. Therefore it is important to understand that there is a direct relationship between higher reward and higher risk. 3. Be Disciplined. All too often, investors make emotional decisions based on daily market activity or newspaper headlines. Successful investing for the every day investor is a long-term endeavor that requires disciplined diversification, not short-sighted or market timing trading. 4. Incorporate Non-Correlated asset classes into your portfolio diversification. While not appropriate for all investors, some investors should incorporate a small percentage of non-correlated asset classes in their portfolios. This may potentially increase a portfolio’s return while actually reducing its overall risk. Correlation measures how closely (Continued on Page 17)

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THE COLES CONNECTION Six Basic Tenants- (Continued from Page 16) two assets relate to one another. For example, stocks and bonds are considered to have an inverse correlation – where if one goes up in value, the other is expected to go down in value. Asset classes such as natural resources, commodities and even real estate are considered non-correlated asset classes – their price movements are not directly tied to the prices of stocks or bonds. 5. Understand your investments. While every investor does not need to be a securities analyst and understand each of their investments’ alpha, beta or standard deviation – they should have a fundamental understanding of what they own, why they own it and what type of return they can reasonably expect from their investments. A good rule of thumb is that if you cannot explain your investments to another individual, then you probably should not be investing in that investment. Variable annuities are a prime example of this. This type of annuity typically has so many bells and whistles, confusing riders and underlying fees that I personally believe that a large percentage of annuity holders do not truly understand the details of their annuities and how they work. 6. If you work with a “financial advisor” you should… • Check your advisors background on www.FINRA.org - Broker Check. I have seen far too many advisors that were selling cars one year, pass a few securities exams and now they are advising





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Prozac, Zoloft or Vitamin D3 Deficient? Submitted by Dr. Tenesha Weine

Sick all the time? Sad? Depressed? Low energy? Just don’t feel markedly suppress animal models of autoimmune disease". (FASEB J 2001 Dec:15(14):2579-85). well? Hurt all over? Low motivation? Lack of Focus? In Norway there is a high incidence of MS, an autoimmune Your body may be deficient in anti-depressants, highly unlikely, or disorder, inland. But a low to zero incidence on the coast. This you may be deficient in vitamin D3. “Inadequate vitamin D status is an important public health problem, could be explained by the abundance of vitamin D-rich fish on the which could be readily addressed by adequate vitamin D intake or coast and the native consumption if it. Coincidence? In Switzerland, sunlight exposure” (Am J Clin Nutr 1997:66:929-36) there is a high incidence of MS at low elevation, but a low incidence There is an epidemic of depression in the at high elevation. Coincidence that in country. Can we all be depressed? Probably low elevation the sun exposure is close “Inadequate vitamin D status is an to zero? not. Studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency can cause low mood and the fear of skin cancer and wrinkles important public health problem, which could weWith moderate depression like symptoms. Think are in the sun less and less these days. about how depressed people in colder be readily addressed by adequate vitamin D And when we are, we a lathered up with climates become in the winter months. chemical based-toxin containing sun intake or sunlight exposure” (Am J Clin screen, Indoor tanning has become a huge industry blocking vitamin D absorption. in the Northern and Midwest states because Nutr 1997:66:929-36) So, how do we achieve normal and/or it makes people “feel good.” therapeutic levels of Vitamin D3? Let’s We need Vitamin D, specifically in the D3 start with nature. Spend 15 minutes in the form for multiple normal functions of the body such as: sun 2-3 times per week without a sun block. As we said, low light • Normal Thyroid Function climates can dampen Vitamin D levels. This emphasizes an important • Normal bone and cartilage mineralization point: optimal functioning of the skin, liver, and kidney are necessary • To absorb and maintain Calcium levels for metabolism efficiency. • Normal Blood Clotting Unable to swing that? Try adding it to your diet through foods high • Normal Heart Action in vitamin D such as organic egg yolks, fish and liver. You will need • Healthy skin integrity to eat 3 to 4 servings of each per week to achieve the needed 400-600 Vitamin D3 can be considered both a vitamin and a hormone due IU per day. Most of us don’t eat, nor want to eat the foods rich in D to where it is produced and released. Therapeutic doses of Vitamin so supplementation of D3 can be used. D can help prevent such conditions as: Supplementation is absolutely needed when treating conditions • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome present from depletion. But be careful where your vitamin D • Peripheral Neuropathy supplement is coming from. Unfortunately, like in anything else, • Lupus (SLE) you get what you pay for. Most over the counter products are in such • Fibromyalgia low doses and poor content you won’t absorb it well enough to feel • Depression a difference. The D3 we carry in the office is the highest quality and • Autoimmune Disorders purest form on the market. "The significant role of Vitamin D compounds as selective So, eat more fish - play in the sun - take your Vitamin D3 and immunosuppressants is illustrated by their ability to either prevent or feel good!

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THE COLES CONNECTION Benefit for “Help Lauren Learn” Lauren is 5 years old. She has a twin sister Elizabeth and a younger brother Jack. Lauren laughs, explores, plays and loves just like many 5 year olds. Lauren is deaf blind. Lauren will learn to communicate with her hands - but she needs an intervener to open these doors. In the United States, interveners are not recognized as licensed professionals as they are in Canada. All interveners in the United States must be privately funded. So providing an intervener for a child in Texas becomes the sole responsibility of the family. Interveners are $1,000-$1,500 a week. Lauren’s family is looking for help in the form of donations to pay for Lauren’s intervener. On the morning of Saturday, October 18, the Northwest Houston Mothers of Multiples (NWHMOM) will hold a Bake Sale during their Fall “Garage Sale” at the Outback Steakhouse Parking lot (7070 Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77095; in the Best Buy/Barnes & Nobles shopping center). The proceeds from the Bake Sale will be donated to Lauren’s family to help with the costs of Lauren’s intervener. In addition, NWHMOM will host a Vendor Day on Saturday, October 25 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Coles Crossing subdivision clubhouse (13050 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77429) to further help support Lauren’s intervener costs. The Vendor Day will have a

variety of merchandise: from home décor to clothing and accessories, jewelry, fall and holiday decorations and gifts, food items and much, much more. Come out and start your holiday shopping early! For more information about Lauren please visit her website: www. HelpLaurenLearn.net. NWHMOM hopes to see everyone at the Bake Sale and/or the Vendor Day. Please come out and support Lauren! The Northwest Houston Mothers of Multiples (NWHMOM) meet the third Thursday of every month at 7 pm at the Coles Crossing subdivision clubhouse (13050 Barker C y p r e s s i n C y p r e s s ) . NWHMOM assists mothers of multiple birth children by lending them support, sharing information and relating experiences raising multiples. Welcoming all expectant, newly delivered and seasoned (veteran) multiple mothers. Details: www.nwhmom.org

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Cub Scout Pack 1005 is recruiting new Cub Scouts and Adults to become involved with Scouting. Cypress Christian School is pleased to announce the appointment of Pack 1005 will conduct its Donna Stumbaugh to the position of elementary principal. Recruiting Rally Night at Kirk Mrs. Stumbaugh has committed her time, talents, and energy during Elementary on October 21, the last 12 years to minister to students, parents, and teachers at Cypress 2008.  The event starts at 7:00pm Christian School, said Dr. Glenn Holzman, Head of School. Her proven at Kirk Elementary Cafeteria.  The experience in curriculum development and improvement, as well as recruiting effort targets boys in her extraordinary organizational and leadership skills, allow her to join first through fifth grades.  For the administrative team this year. Mrs. Stumbaugh is unquestionably dedicated to Christian education. She understands that Christian more information, contact education is an opportunity to instill Christian values through scripture. Michael Viator (713) 466-5517 She is committed to the ideal that teachers are living examples of who or [email protected]. Christ is, as they teach about God’s world through God’s word. Mrs. Stumbaugh’s education and experience include the following: Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Arkansas • Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities from University of • Tulsa • Gifted and Talented and Mid-management certificates from the University of St. Thomas MAID SERVICES: We want to CLEAN your home. Bonded. • Texas Certification: Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Will furnish supplies. A family owned business since 1987. FREE Gifted and Talented and Mid-Management ESTIMATES. Call us at 281-859-3162 281-236-2932 (cell) More than 28 years of experience in curriculum development and • classroom instruction

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Several CCS secondary students had the opportunity to travel to Spain for a ten-day, educational tour this past June. The students had an incredible time learning about architecture and visiting historical and cultural sights studied in class. The students spoke with native Spaniards on a daily basis, which reinforced grammar and vocabulary as well as boosted their self-confidence in speaking. The majority of the students had not traveled outside of the country and this trip provided many opportunities for personal growth, as well as academic benefits. CCS students who went on the trip included Jessica LeDay, Elisabeth Dunn, Hallie Salmon, Brian Fredrich, Casey Salzar, and Jordyn McCain.

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away from the bus. When you are closer than 10 feet from the bus, the driver might not see you. This is known as the DANGER ZONE. • If you forget something on the bus, do not return to the bus to get it. The driver might not see you. • Be aware of the street traffic around you. • If you need to cross the street, cross in front of the bus never behind the bus.

Motorists should follow safety rules around school buses. Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop. Motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights indicate that the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red flashing lights are turned off. Here are a few more traffic safety tips for motorists. • When backing out of the driveway or garage, watch out for children. • When driving through neighborhoods and especially in school zones, watch out for children. Children don’t always pay attention to traffic and don’t always know that motorists have trouble seeing them. • Slow down. Watch out for children walking or playing in the street. • Be alert and ready to stop. Children sometimes dart into the street. Basically “Watch out for our Coles Crossing children!”.

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College Costs Are Rising— Are You Keeping Pace? Submitted by Rich Keith

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If you have kids, you want a college education for them. But—do you know how much college costs?  Do you know how much you need to save?  Do you know the many different tax-advantaged ways to save for college?  We will explore the information you need to wisely save and invest for college. You can make a college education an affordable choice for you or your child. We all know that college costs are rising. For 2007-2008, The College Board® reports that the average cost for tuition and fees at private fouryear colleges is $23,712, up 6.3% over last year. Although the $6,185 average cost of tuition and fees at a four-year public college is a lot less, these costs are up 6.6% from last year. In the past 5 years, the average cost of tuition and fees has risen by 31% at private four-year colleges and 51% at four-year public colleges. If college costs were to increase by just 5% per year, in 10 years the average cost of tuition and fees at a four-year private college would be $38,624 each year, and the average cost at a four-year public college would be $10,075. That’s a four-year total of more than $40,299 for a public college and nearly $154,497 for a private school—and this is just tuition and fees! For 2007-2008, The College Board® reports that room and board charges average $8,595 at four-year private colleges and $7,404 at four-year public colleges. (Source: Trends in College Pricing 2007, The College Board®. Assumes a 5% increase in college costs each year and a child entering college at age 18.) But don’t despair. While college costs are rising, many colleges still remain affordable. The College Board® reports that 45% of students attending a four-year public college pay less than $6,000 in tuition and fees, and 89% of students attending a public college pay less than $12,000.  So college is still within reach for most families, but especially for those that start saving for it early. Saving for College with Compounding Don’t be daunted by the amount you may have to save. Small amounts of money, if invested early, can become sizable investments through the remarkable power of compounding. For example, if you save $200 a month at an 8% annual rate of return for your newborn child, you will have over $96,000 for college when she turns 18. Financial Aid and Savings As part of saving for college, you need to know whether your child will be eligible for financial aid, which reduces what you may need to save for college.  You also should be aware, however, that saving for college might impact financial aid.  See your financial advisor or college financial aid specialist for details. College Saving While Saving Taxes  Once you determine how much you need to save or can afford to save, you need to decide what types of college saving vehicles you want to use. In addition to mutual funds, regular brokerage accounts and bank savings accounts, there are now a number of tax-advantaged alternatives available to help you save for college. Get the facts about each of the options, and decide which type might be right for you:  529 plans, prepaid tuition plans, college savings plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, custodial accounts and US Savings Bonds. 

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THE COLES CONNECTION Deep Conditioning Hair Care Tips… By Michelle Lasher

Submitted by Michelle Lasher Like most families we have been spending putty to help fill in the torn, weakened, fragile our summer days out in the sun, at the pool, on areas…  (giving your color something to grab the lake, or just playing in our yards. The sun on to, so it can maintain your new fall colors!). can damage our hair just like it can with our One hair truth is eternal.  What works for one skin. Tiny rips and tears actually develop in the person may not work for all people and vice outer cuticle of the hair.  As hair becomes more versa.  Like anything else involving hair care damaged it then becomes progressively more treatments, it is important to select products that porous. The effects of this damage can cause the are most compatible with your own hair type, hair to become dry, brittle and even sometimes texture and needs. The right deep conditioning treatments can cause breakage. For people with color-treated hair you may leave hair soft, supple and silky when used on have noticed that your color has faded Or the right type, texture and condition of hair.  if you’re a blonde you may be feeling a bit Using the wrong type of deep conditioner on the too Blonde. Before you get your next color wrong type of hair can result in lank, stringy oily and/or highlights, you will need to repair the strands. To keep hair shiny and lush schedule at-home damage… High powered deep conditioning treatments or salon deep conditioning treatments to your actually penetrate all the way down into the hair care regime! cortex layer of the hair and act as a type of   Happy Conditioning!

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