BACK TO SCHOOL O’Connell College Preparatory School Contrary to popular belief, it’s not size that matters In the last eight years, O’Connell College Preparatory School graduates have earned nearly $10,000,000 in collegiate scholarships, and have been accepted to some of the most prestigious universities in the country. With an average graduating class size of 22, an O’Connell education packs a punch, and consistently rises head-and-shoulders above its public school competitors. Now enrolling grades 9-12 1320 Tremont, Galveston, TX ♦ 409-765-5534 www.oconnellprep.com Doyle’s Hair Shopin Texas City409-945-8813Est. in 1986 by Doyle KingLaDell Fowler, Jo Thompson, Linda Payton (owner), Beckie Stanley & Julie Thorp905 29th St. N. • Texas City T-F 8:30 - 5:30 | Sat. 8:00 - 3:00Back to School IN STYLEWe do it all! From Flat Tops to Electric Razor Fades! Men and Women CutsChildren and parents often look forward to the dawn of a new school year. But before the first homeroom session can take place, parents may need to take their stu-dents clothes shopping.According to a 2018 survey by Deloitte, par-ents spend an average of $510 per household on apparel, school supplies, electronic gadgets and other items for their kids’ return to school. The back-to-school season runs from July through September, during which American households alone spend $27.6 billion, which is second only to the holiday season in re-gard to the most lucrative times for retailers. Apparel is a large part of back-to-school shop-ping. Many parents find they need to outfit their kids with a new ward-robes each year. Jeans and leggings that fit like a glove in June may only reach mid-calf by Labor Day. To make the shop-ping process less harried and more productive, parents can employ these strategies.TAKE INVENTORYGo through kids’ ward-robes and see what can be salvaged and what might need to go.Be sure to make a list of any items that the school requires, particu-larly in regard to uni-forms or dress codes. By knowing what’s in stock in the closet, you’ll have a clear idea of what you need to buy.CHECK FOR TAX-FREE DISCOUNTSSome states or cities offer tax-free or discount shopping incentives, which can add up to considerable savings. SIGN UP FOR LOYALTY PROGRAMSIf yours is a child who prefers certain brands, sign up early in the year for such brands’ loyalty clubs. For example, the popular retailer Hollister has Club Cali that, with each purchase, grants points toward discounts. Plus, you may be privy to sale advertisements before the general public.GET ENOUGH TO GET BYWhile certain clothing sales happen between July and August, oftentimes the real savings begin in October, according to the budgeting resource Mon-ey Crashers. Wait until that time to buy the bulk of kids’ school clothes. After all, the first weeks of school are usually warm, and summer clothing will still suffice with a few new items thrown in to freshen up wardrobes.INVEST IN QUALITY SHOESSneakers and other shoes can be expensive. However, investing in quality brands can help you avoid having to buy shoes frequently. Watch for shoe sales and stock up on coupons. Many stores offer “buy-one, get-one half off” during the back-to-school season.In addition to these tips, save more by shop-ping overstock stores or warehouse clubs for name-brand items at lower prices. Metro Creative ConnectionTips for grabbing the best deals on school clothes Metro Creative Connection Learn the ropes to save money on get back-to-school clothing and find deals. 2 | The Daily News | Back to School | 2019If a typical school morning sees your family rushing around and out the door with nary a moment to spare, only to be left feeling like you ran a mar-athon by 9 a.m., a new approach to your routine might be necessary.Mornings, especially in households in which parents who work outside of the home and have one or two kids requiring drop-off at their respective schools, can often be hectic. Starting off the morning feeling harried and stressed can carry over into the mood of the day, affecting productivity as a result. According to Dr. David Anderson, senior director of the ADHD and Dis-ruptive Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, busy mornings can be the most stressful moments of the day. If less stressful mornings are a goal for your family, try these strategies.START THE NIGHT BEFOREDoing as much preparatory work the evening before can make quite a differ-ence in taming hectic mornings. Things that can be done in advance include checking and stocking backpacks, signing paperwork, making lunches, setting out clothing, showering and having breakfast foods ready to go. ESTABLISH A ‘LAUNCH PAD’Ann Dolin, a Virginia-based education specialist, suggests having a launch pad, or a place where all school-related items are prepped and stored. It can be a basket, box or another container big enough to contain school items. Children can drop and pick up the items as needed.MAKE THE ROUTINE THE BOSSPositive Parenting Solutions founder Amy McCready said families can imple-ment a “when-then” routine that sets the tone for the morning. “When everyone is dressed, hair combed, breakfast eaten, and school supplies packed, then you can watch 10 minutes of an educa-tional cartoon,” she said. This puts the routine in control rather than making the parents the bad guys.MAKE KIDS RESPONSIBLEToo often parents add more stress to their plates by showing up at school with forgotten lunch boxes or band instru-ments. Instead, parents can stop rescuing their children and help train them to be more responsible — an essential trait.CHART WAKE-UP TIMESIt may seem like micromanaging, but scheduling wake-up and bathroom times can help everyone know where they should be and when they should be there. It also helps avoid bottleneck situations in the bathroom or kitchen.Metro Creative ConnectionManage hectic school morningsMetro Creative ConnectionMake less stressful mornings a goal for this back-to-school season. HITCHCOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTTravis W. Edwards, Superintendent7801 Neville, Hitchcock, TX 77563 (409) 316-6545 Office, 409-986-5141 Fax Hitchcock Independent School District is a small district of approximately 1700 students with high standards. In 2017-2018, all of our campuses met standard on the TEA state assessments. Dedicated to promoting the academic success of all students, HISD takes an active role in providing quality, learner-centered curriculum and instruction to a diverse population of students. A dedicated professional staff develops graduates who take their places successfully in an ever-changing world of careers, community service and higher education.Hitchcock ISD offers instruction in grades PreK-12 as well as a Head Start Program that serves children ages 3 – 4, including students with disabilities, living in the Hitchcock, Santa Fe, and La Marque, communities. Students, age 3 through 12th grade, receive individualized programs and special services, based on identified needs. Many Hitchcock ISD seniors and juniors take advantage of our close partnership with College of the Mainland, enrolling in dual credit and Collegiate High School courses, which also fulfills their high school graduation plans. HISD provides the majority of the cost for this program. There are six (6) fully accredited junior and senior colleges within five to 30 minutes from the city of Hitchcock: College of the Mainland, University of Houston at Clear Lake, Galveston Junior College, Alvin Junior College, University of Texas Medical Branch and Texas A & M University at Galveston.Hitchcock ISD offers many career and technology classes including culinary arts, auto tech, marketing, business, health science, criminal justice, cosmetology, and welding. Hitchcock High School Crosby Middle School Stewart ElementaryPrincipal: Laurie Gilcrease Principal: Cherissa Crawford Principal: TBA6629 FM 2004 6625 FM 2004 7013 StewartHitchcock, TX 77563 Hitchcock, TX 77563 Hitchcock, TX 77563409-316-6544 409-316-6542 409-316-6543 Hitchcock Primary School Kids First Head Start Principal: Constance White Director: Ethel Gaines 5901 FM 2004 5701 FM 2004 Hitchcock, TX 77563 Hitchcock, TX 77563 409-316-6467 409-316-6541For further information, please visit our website at www.hitchcockisd.orgHitchcock ISD BulldogsNOTE: Shaded area indicates that the vaccine is not required for the respective grade.1 Receipt of the dose up to (and including) 4 days before the birthday will satisfy the school entry immunization requirement.2 Serologic evidence of infection or serologic confirmation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, or varicella is acceptable in place of vaccine.3 Previous illness may be documented with a written statement from a physician, school nurse, or the child’s parent or guardiancontaining wording such as: “This is to verify that (name of student) had varicella disease (chickenpox) on or about (date) anddoes not need varicella vaccine.” This written statement will be acceptable in place of any and all varicella vaccine doses required.Immunizations• Dental Sleep Appliances • Cosmetic Dentistry • Porcelain Laminates • Ceramic Crowns • Implants • Emergency Care • Tooth Colored Fillings • Gum Treatment • Extractions • Root Canals • Digital X-Rays • Nitrous Oxide • Partials • Intra-Oral Cameras • Teeth Whitening • Bridges • TVs Over the Chairs • Kids Arcade & Play RoomMark Martinsen DDSTexas A&M - B.S.Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry - DDSBrent Patterson DDSTexas A&M - B.S.UTHSC at SA - DDSCUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY / FAMILY FRIENDLYNEW PATIENT SPECIAL$65 Children$85 AdultsIncludes Cleaning, Exam, Bitewing, Panoramic X-RaysGood thru August 31, 2018Dental Care …That makes the GradeSummerAppointmentsStill AvailableTEXAS CITY OFFICE7111 Medical Cnt., Suite 105In the Medical Arts Pavilion next to Mainland Hospital409-938-1700LEAGUE CITY OFFICE3891 E. 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D. LANDOLT ELEMENTARY Address: 2104 Pilgrims Point, FriendswoodPhone: 281-284-5200Principal: Deb RenoLEAGUE CITY ELEMENTARY Address: 709 E. Wilkins, League CityPhone: 281-284-4400Principal: Xan WoodMCWHIRTER ELEMENTARY Address: 300 Pennsylvania, WebsterPhone: 281-284-4800Principal: Dr. Michael MarquezMOSSMAN ELEMENTARY Address: 4050 Village Way, League CityPhone: 281-284-4000Principal: Sara KonesheckNORTH POINTE ELEMENTARY Address: 3200 Almond Creek Drive, HoustonPhone: 281-284-5900Principal: Diana KattnerPARR ELEMENTARY Address: 1315 state Highway 3 S., League CityPhone: 281- 284-4100Principal: Jennifer Buckels ROBINSON ELEMENTARY Address: 451 Kirby, SeabrookPhone: 281-284-6500Principal: Yolanda JonesROSS ELEMENTARY Address: 2401 W. Main St., League CityPhone: 281-284-4500Principal: Kelly Mooney SawchakSTEWART ELEMENTARY Address: 330 FM 2094, KemahPhone: 281-284-4700Principal: Dr. Britani MosesWARD ELEMENTARY Address: 1440 Bouldercrest, HoustonPhone: 281- 284-5400Principal: Elizabeth PawlowskiWEBER ELEMENTARY Address: 11955 Blackhawk, HoustonPhone: 281-284-6300Principal: Cheryl ChaneyWEDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY Address: 4000 Friendswood Link Road, FriendswoodPhone: 281-284-5700Principal: Buffie JohnsonWHITCOMB ELEMENTARY Address: 900 Reseda, HoustonPhone: 281-284-4900Principal: Raymon StubblefieldWHITE ELEMENTARY Address: 1708 Les Talley Drive, El LagoPhone: 281-284-4300Principal: Matthew Paulson INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSGrades: 6-8Hours: 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m.BAYSIDE INTERMEDIATE Address: 4430 Village Way, League CityPhone: 281-284-3000Principal: James ThomasNew student/parent orientation: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug 14Schedule pick up: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (sixth grade), 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (seventh grade) and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (eighth grade) BROOKSIDE INTERMEDIATEAddress: 3535 E. FM 528, FriendswoodPhone: 281-284-3600Principal: Shannon SimondsRegistration: Back to school forms are available online via Skyward Aug. 1.Bulldog Camp – Parent-student orientation and schedule pick-up: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 (sixth grade) and Aug. 15 (seventh grade and eighth grade)CLEAR CREEK INTERMEDIATE Address: 2451 E. Main St., League CityPhone: 281-284-2300Principal: Kim BrouillardRegistration: Contact the school for details.CLEAR LAKE INTERMEDIATE Address: 15545 El Camino Real, HoustonPhone: 281-284-3200Principal: Lonnie LealRegistration: Contact the school for details.CREEKSIDE INTERMEDIATE Address: 4320 W. Main St., League CityPhone: 281-284-3500Principal: Mandy ScottRegistration: Contact the school for details.LEAGUE CITY INTERMEDIATE Address: 2588 Webster St., League CityPhone: 281-284-3400Principal: Stanley ZavalaRegistration: Contact the school for details.SEABROOK INTERMEDIATE Address: 2401 Meyer St., SeabrookPhone: 281-284-3100Principal: Sharon LopezRegistration: Contact the school for details.SPACE CENTER INTERMEDIATE Address: 17400 Saturn Lane, HoustonPhone: 281-284-3300Principal: Ann ThorntonRegistration: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6-16Cardinal Camp: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 (last names A-L), 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14 (last names M-Z)Schedule pickups: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 VICTORY LAKES INTERMEDIATE Address: 2880 W. Walker St., League CityPhone: 281-284-3700Principal: Leatrice SandersRegistration: Contact the school for details.Student Check-in: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 7 (sixth grade); 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7 (seventh grade); 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 14 (eighth grade); 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14 (all grades)New student/parent orientation: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15WESTBROOK INTERMEDIATE Address: 302 W. El Dorado Blvd., FriendswoodPhone: 281-284-3800Principal: Stephanie CooperRegistration: Contact the school for details.HIGH SCHOOLSGrades: 9-12Hours: 7:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.New student registration: Call school for an appointment.CLEAR BROOK Address: 4607 FM 2351, FriendswoodPhone: 281-284-2100Principal: Michele StaleyRegistration: Contact the school for details. CLEAR CREEK Address: 2305 E. Main St., League CityPhone: 281-284-1700Principal: Jamey MajewskiRegistration: Contact the school for details.CLEAR FALLS Address: 4380 Village Way, League CityPhone: 281-284-1100Principal: Paul HouseKnight Life Camp: Contact the school for details.CLEAR LAKE Address: 2929 Bay Area Blvd., HoustonPhone: 281-284-1900Principal: David DrakeFreshmen Fish Camp: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 8Schedule preview/registration: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 (seniors), 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6 (juniors), 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7 (sophomores) and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 (make-up registration all grades)CLEAR PATH ALTERNATIVE Address: 400 S. Kansas, League CityPhone: 281-284-1600Principal: Lori DiazRegistration: Contact the school for details.CLEAR SPRINGS Address: 501 Palomino Lane, League City Phone: 281-284-1300Principal: Michael Houston Registration: Contact the school for details. CLEAR VIEW Address: 400 S. Walnut, WebsterPhone: 281-284-1500Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 7:55 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ThursdayPrincipal: Monica SpeaksRegistration: Contact the school for details.CLEAR HORIZONS EARLY COLLEGEAddress: 13735 Beamer, HoustonPhone: 281-929-4657Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.Principal: Marshall PonceRegistration: Contact the school for details.CLEAR STARS EVENING SCHOOLAddress: 400 S. Walnut, WebsterPhone: 281-284-1550Start date: Sept. 24 Hours: 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Mondays and WednesdaysPrincipal: Gail LoveRegistration: Clear Stars Evening Education gives high school students who have not completed their high school education an opportunity to earn additional credits in preparation to receive a high school diploma. Courses are open to students who need to make-up deficiencies of high school credits and to students wishing to earn additional high school credits. Course registration must be completed with your campus counselor. Dickinson ISDwww.dickinsonisd.org 281-229-6000Superintendent: Vicki MimsStart date: Aug. 19Meals: Dickinson ISD will be offering a free breakfast to all students during the 2019-20 school year on a trial basis for one year. At lunch, students qualifying for the reduced meal program will no longer pay the 40-cent charge. Lunch: $1.50 (PK-4), $2 (5-6), $2.25 (7-8); $2.50 (9-12).REGISTRATION• From Aug. 1 to 13, Dickinson ISD parents will be able to take advantage of the district’s online registration process for returning students. These are students who attended a Dickinson ISD campus at the end of the 2018-19 school year and will be returning for the 2019-20 school year.• A copy of proof of residency is still required to be dropped off at the campus; however, this can be done during regular office hours Aug. 1-13. • The online registration process will be available through the school district website at www.dickinsonisd.org. The district will have complete instructions on the website to walk parents through the steps they need to take.• In order to complete the online registration process, parents must have their login information (user name and password) for Skyward Family Access. If a parent does not have login information, this can be obtained by showing proper identification in the front office at their child’s school. Please make sure you have obtained login information ahead of time so you are not delayed in registering your student online. For parents without access to the internet, computers and assistance will be available at the campuses during designated times to complete the online registration process.• Parents of students new to Dickinson ISD must visit the campus their child will attend and complete the registration process in person as there is more paperwork involved.ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSBAY COLONY ELEMENTARYAddress: 101 Bay Colony Elementary Drive, Dickinson Phone: 281-229-6200Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Amy Smith CALDER ROAD ELEMENTARYAddress: 6511 Calder Road, DickinsonPhone: 281-229-7500Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Sophia AcevedoHUGHES ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 11901 Hughes Road, DickinsonPhone: 281-229-6700Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Kelly Jackson K.E. LITTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 622 Oklahoma Ave., BacliffPhone: 281-229-7000Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Brooke Newell LOBIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 1251 FM 517 W., League CityPhone: 281-229-7600Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Stephanie WilliamsSAN LEON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 2655 Broadway St., DickinsonPhone: 281-229-7400Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Sherri Blackburn SILBERNAGEL ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOLS4 | The Daily News | Back to School | 2019See PUBLIC on page 5Saturday, August 17th • 3:00-5:00 PM2302 Church Street, GalvestonFree vaccine(s) for qualified children administered by UTMBFree road gamers video truck, waterslide, moonwalk, obstacle course, balloons, bubbles, snow cones, hot dogs provided by Classic Auto and eye screening by the Lions Club. CCFCU will give away free school supplies, while supplies last. Love them. | Protect them. | Immunize them. Vaccination: An Act of LoveSCHOOLAddress: 4201 25th St. DickinsonPhone: 281-229-6800Grades: PK-4Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.Principal: Leslie Burke REGISTRATION• Online registration will be available Aug. 1-13 for families of returning Dickinson ISD students through the Skyward Family Access Site. Drop off a copy of proof of residency at the front office to your child’s elementary school Aug. 1-13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Put the name(s) of your student(s) and their grade level for 2019-20 on the proof of residency. • Assistance for individuals who request help with online registration will be offered at campuses during new student registration from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6.New students must register at the appropriate campus in person on one of two dates: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6. ORIENTATIONElementary Meet the Teacher Night: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15Elementary students and parents are invited to meet their homeroom teacher and drop off school supplies. Check with your child’s campus for exact times.MIDDLE SCHOOLSBARBER MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 5651 FM 517 E., DickinsonPhone: 281-229-6900Grades: 5-6Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Principal: Lindsey SuarezDUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 2901 23rd St., DickinsonPhone: 281-229-6600Grades: 5-6Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Principal: Temeka Brown LOBIT MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 1251 FM 517 W., League CityPhone: 281-229-7700Grades: 5-6Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Principal: Terri Bruce REGISTRATION• Online registration will be available Aug. 1-13 for families of returning Dickinson ISD students through the Skyward Family Access Site.• Drop off a copy of proof of residency at the front office to your child’s middle school on the following dates: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5; 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6.• New students to DISD must register in person on one of the following dates: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5; 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6.• Middle School Meet the Teacher Night will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 14. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLSKRANZ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 12850 FM 3436, DickinsonPhone: 281-309-3600Grades: 7-8Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Principal: Kimberly Kelley MCADAMS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 11415 Hughes Road, DickinsonPhone: 281-229-7100Grades: 7-8Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Principal: Rachelle Joseph REGISTRATION• For returning students, McAdams and Kranz Junior High schools will be using an online process of student data verification through the Skyward Family/Student Access link on the Dickinson ISD website from Aug. 1 to Aug. 13. • All families also must submit a current proof of residency to the campus. This process must be complete before you appear on campus to receive your list of classes.• Library computers will be available from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 7-9 and Aug. 12-13.• Returning students can complete back to school tasks from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7.• Students new to DISD may register ahead of time by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 8-9 and Aug. 12-13. Beginning Aug. 5, new students to McAdams Junior High should call 281-229-7100 to schedule an appointment while new students to Kranz Junior High should call 281-309-3600.HIGH SCHOOLDICKINSON HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 3800 Baker Drive, DickinsonPhone: 281-229-6400Grades: 9-12Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.Principal: Dr. Billye SmithREGISTRATION• Enrollment paperwork for high school students new to the district may be picked up at any time during summer office hours. The paperwork is available in the front office of the high school. New students must be accompanied by parent or guardian at registration and should bring all required documents. • New student registration: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-7; 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8.• Current students must drop off a copy of proof of residency at the front office Aug. 1 to Aug. 13 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or email it to lcook@dickinsonisd.org. Put the name(s) of your student(s) and their grade level for the 2019-20 school year on the document. • Online registration for all current DISD students will be open Aug. 1-13• Students not registered by Aug. 13 may not have bus transportation for about one week unless there is already a designated stop.• A computer lab will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-7 to assist families with completing the online registration process.• All Dickinson High School students will report to their NaviGATOR class on the first day of school, Aug. 29. Student names will be posted in various locations around the building indicating the student’s assigned NaviGATOR room number. During NaviGATOR, student schedules will be distributed. • Parking permits are required for all student vehicles. Students will be assigned a parking space in a designated school parking lot. In order to purchase a parking permit, students must present a valid Texas Driver’s License and proof of insurance for the vehicle with the student listed as an authorized driver. Parking spaces are limited. Parking permits are $30 each and will be available for purchase the first week of school and on an as-needed basis throughout the school year.• All freshman students and parents are invited to attend the Dickinson High School Fish Camp. This is a two-hour orientation during which time students and parents will learn about DHS expectations, tour the building and attend a Pep Rally. The Fish Camp will start in the competition gym at 6 p.m. Aug. 14.ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLSDICKINSON CONTINUATION CENTER & DICKINSON ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERAddress: 2805 Oak Park, DickinsonPhone: 281-229-6350Grades: Multi-gradesHours: 7:15 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.Principal: Wendy Chide Friendswood ISDmyfisd.com 281-482-1267Superintendent: Thad J. RoherStart date: Aug. 14Meals: Elementary/intermediate campuses: Paid breakfast $1.40, reduced breakfast 30 cents, adult breakfast $1.80, paid lunch $2.50, reduced lunch 40 cents, adult visitor lunch $3.40Junior high/high school campuses: Paid breakfast $1.40, reduced breakfast 30 cents, home zone/taqueria lunch $3.40, reduced lunch 40 cents. REGISTRATIONFor all current students, whether returning to the same campus or moving to a different campus, online verification opens at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 and must be completed before Aug. 14 for elementary and intermediate campuses or before registration for junior high and high school students. Registration for all students new to Friendswood Independent School District, visit myfisd.com for information. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSCLINE ELEMENTARYAddress: 505 Briarmeadow, FriendswoodPhone: 281-482-1201Grades: K-3Hours: 7:35 a.m. to 2:43 p.m.Principal: Barry CliffordWESTWOOD ELEMENTARY Address: 506 W. Edgewood, FriendswoodPhone: 281-482-3341Grades: PK-2Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:03 p.m.Principal: Kristin MoffittINTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSBALES INTERMEDIATEAddress: 211 Stadium Drive, FriendswoodPhone: 281-482-8255Grades: 3-5Hours: 7:55 a.m. to 3:03 p.m.Principal: J.T. PattonWINDSONG INTERMEDIATEAddress: 2100 W. ParkwoodPhone: 281-482-0111Grades: 3-5Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:18 p.m.Principal: Nelda GuerraJUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLSFRIENDSWOOD JUNIOR HIGHAddress: 1000 Manison Parkway, FriendswoodPhone: 281-996-6200Grades: 6-8Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:53 p.m.Principal: Dana DrewREGISTRATIONPacket pick-up and registration: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1-2 and 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 5. Returning student registration: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 for all grade levels; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7 for all grade levelsSixth grade parent night: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6HIGH SCHOOLSFRIENDSWOOD HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 702 Greenbriar, FriendswoodPhone: 281-482-3413Grades: 9-12Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:53 p.m.Principal: Mark Griffon,REGISTRATION • Skyward Family Access opens at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 and must be completed before students can register on site in the Friendswood High School cafeteria.• Packet pick-up: Aug. 1-2Registration: 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 (seniors); 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 (juniors); 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 (sophomores); 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8 (freshmen)IMPORTANT DATES• Mandatory new to district and freshmen parent meeting: 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the high school. Families may register at the same time, but schedules will not be handed out before the assigned registration date. Schedules will be handed out after the parent meeting.• FISD’s Back to School Celebration Under the Oaks: 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 208 W. Spreading Oaks; all FISD families are invited Galveston ISDwww.gisd.org | 409-766-5100Superintendent: Dr. Kelli MoultonStart date: Aug. 26Meal prices: Free meals for all students. REGISTRATION• New students entering the district will need to go to the Administration Building, located at 3904 Ave T, to fill out an application for enrollment to the district. If your student is not registered, make-up registration will be available Aug. 16 at the Collegiate Academy and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug 7-14 at Central Middle School. • Also, you can register your student at the Back to School Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 2 at the Ball High Cafeteria, located at 4115 Ave. O, in Galveston.ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSMOODY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Address: 1110 21st St., GalvestonPhone: 409-7616930Hours: 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (infant/toddler); 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PK3)Meet the Teacher: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 21Open House: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17BURNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEAddress: 5501 Ave. S, GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6470Grades: PK-4Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Principal: Beatriz RodriguezMeet the Teacher/supply drop off: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10CRENSHAW ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 416 state Highway 87, Crystal BeachPhone: 409-761-6350Grades: PK-8Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Principal: Tracie CampMeet the Teacher: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Address: 1410 37th St., GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6700Grades: PK-4Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Principal: Divya NagpalMeet the Teacher Night for all students: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22OPPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF COASTAL STUDIES Address: 2915 81st St., GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6500Grades: PK-4Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Principal: Alice PretsOppe Preview Night: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 (all grades)PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Address: 6802 Jones Drive, GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6600Grades: PK-4Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Principal: Elizabeth MurphyMeet the Teacher Night: 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Aug. 22 (PK-K)Open House: 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Sept. 5 (grades 1-4)ROSENBERG ELEMENTARY Address: 721 10th St., GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6800Grades: PK-3Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Principal: Cathy Van NessMeet the Teacher Night: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12MIDDLE SCHOOLSAUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Address: 1514 Ave. N ½, GalvestonPhone: 409-761-3500Grades: 5-8Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Matthew NeighborsSummer Orientation: 8:30 a.m. to noon a.m. Aug. 6-8Open House: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (seventh and eighth grades) and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (fifth and sixth grades)Sept. 11.CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 3014 Sealy Ave., GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6200Grades: 5-8Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Monique LewisOrientation: 3:30 p.m. to 5 2019 | Back to School | The Daily News | 5See PUBLIC on page 9PUBLIC SCHOOLSPUBLICContinued from page 4 PEDIATRIC DENTAL SERVICES IN DICKINSONCaring for both insured and uninsured patientsAll services offered on a sliding fee scale.Your Child Is More Than Just A Number!3750 Medical Park Drive Suite 150 Dickinson, TX 77539To schedule a New Patient appointment call:(281) 779-87056 | The Daily News | Back to School | 2019Sports are a popular activity for adults and children alike. While adults may not have the time to hit the hardwoods or toss the ball around as much as they used to, sports continue to be as popular as ever among young people. According to the State of Play: 2018 report from The Aspen Institute, 69 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 12 participated in a team or individual sport at least once in 2017.As popular as sports are, some stu-dents are not inclined to lace up a pair of cleats or compete with their peers on the athletic playing fields. In fact, the State of Play: 2018 report found that just 37 percent of kids between the ages of 6 and 12 participated in a team sport on a regular basis in 2017. Lack of interest in sports is nothing for parents to wor-ry about, though it is important that parents encourage their kids to partici-pate in extracurricular activities, which can pay a host of dividends.Why participate in extracurricular activities?Extracurricular activities do more than just provide something for kids to do once they’re dismissed from school. Certain activities may help kids perform better academically. In analyzing data on more than 25,000 second school students, the United States Department of Edu-cation found that those who reported consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school performed significantly better in mathematics by grade 12 than kids who did not participate in music programs.Participation in extracurricular activi-ties as a youngster also may pay dividends well into the future. A 2017 study from researchers at Rutgers University found that people who were involved in extra-curricular activities in high school were likely to stay involved in their communi-ties throughout their lives.EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR NON-ATHLETESSports might be a popular extracurric-ular activity, but there are still plenty of additional activities for kids who have no interest in sports.Music: School bands or community music programs provide opportunities for kids to learn an instrument and connect with fellow music lovers.Volunteering: Many organizations welcome teenager volunteers, recogniz-ing that kids who volunteer as teens are more likely to continue doing so as adults, which can help charities and other orga-nizations meet their missions. Volunteer-ing even allows kids to further indulge an existing passion. For example, kids who love the beach can volunteer with a local environmental organization that works to clean up local beaches and waterways.Writing: Youngsters with an interest in writing can participate in local creative writing groups. Such groups can be great places to brainstorm story ideas and learn about the creative writing process.Metro Creative ConnectionExtracurricular activities for non-athletesMetro Creative ConnectionLack of interest in sports is nothing for parents to worry about, though it is import-ant that parents encourage their kids to participate in extracurricular activities, which can pay a host of dividends.Students may need some time to adjust at the beginning of a new school year. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and it might be unfair to expect kids to seamlessly slip back into their more regimented lives as students.While some early school year sluggishness might be normal, that should wear off pretty quickly. If not, and students appear to be struggling to get moti-vated for their schoolwork, parents can try various strategies that should help reignite youngsters’ pas-sions for learning.• Make your home more school-friendly. Sum-mer is a relaxing time of year when parents have a tendency to relax rules around the house. But come the school year, parents must make sure their homes are as conducive to studying as possible. Re-sist the urge to turn the television on each night so students are not distracted from their studies. Keep the home quiet so students are motivated to focus on their studies.• Encourage participation in extracurricular ac-tivities. Various studies have examined the relation-ship between extracurricular activities and academic performance. A 2002 study published in the journal Sociology of Education found that participation in extracurricular activities is associated with improved grade point average, increased college attendance and reduced absenteeism. Participation in extracur-ricular activities may help children acclimate to the structure of the school year more quickly than they might if they do not participate in such activities.• Encourage curious youngsters. Kids are curi-ous, and fostering that curiosity can be a great way for parents to get their kids excited about learning. Whether it’s during the school year and part of their curriculum or on summer break, encourage kids to engage in subjects that interest them. As kids learn more about the topics and subjects that interest them, they may develop a passion for learning that they can then take with them to the classroom.• Express an interest in the subjects children are studying. Another way to motivate students at the dawn of a new school year is to express an interest in the subjects they’re studying. Ask questions about their studies and encourage them to share their thoughts and opinions. Engaging students about the subjects they’re studying can motivate them to explore those subjects more deeply than they other-wise might.Metro Creative ConnectionStrategies parents can use to motivate studentsMIND. BODY. SPIRIT.Trinity Episcopal School, Galveston, TexasFor a campus tour, please access an inquiry form by clicking the“Visit Us” tab under the “Admission” tab at tesgalv.org720 Tremont Street, Galveston Island • 409-765-9391 • tesgalv.orgEstablished in 1952, Trinity Episcopal Schoolhas a distinguished history of providing students with a solid academic foundation which helps set the path for life-long learning. Trinity offers an excellent learning experience, emphasizing the growth and development of the whole child - intellectually, physically and spiritually. Trinity admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discrininate on the basis of sex, race, religion, or national origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance programs, athletic or other school-administered programs. NOW ENROLLINGPK2-8TH GRADE2019 | Back to School | The Daily News | 7Participation in sports can be an important component of a student’s overall school experi-ence. So it should come as no surprise that the number of participants in high school sports increased for the 29th consecutive year in 2017-18, according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Students may have various reasons for joining school-sanctioned sports teams, including engaging in physical exercise, boosting their résumés with extracurricular activities and finding shared interests with fellow students. School sports provide this and more.Of course, participation in scholastic sports first involves signing up for the activity. To ensure they’re eligible to participate in scholastic sports, students typically have to follow some key steps.PHYSICAL EXAMINATION A doctor will have to provide medical clearance, confirming a student is healthy enough to play. Check with the school athletic director or school nurse regarding the “expiration date” of a physical. Students are often required to get a physical each year, though some might need to get one before each season. Pediatricians and wellness clinics often get inundated with requests to fill out physical forms prior to sports seasons. So contact physicians well in advance of the start of the season to ensure that the physical can be completed and the forms handed in on time.HEALTH WAIVERS Doctors alone are not responsible for giving the okay to participate in sports. Before a child can be deemed eligible, parents often have to fill out a detailed health history for their children, listing any possible aller-gies or conditions that may affect participation. They also may have to provide a list of current immuniza-tions and eye exam results.ENROLLMENTSchools may have different sign-up routes for the various sports seasons. Students may need to sign up on an official list with the athletic director or coach. Other schools may utilize a digital system for enrollments. Schools typically publicize how students can get involved with sports and provide the steps for signing up.CONTACT WITH COACHOnce enrolled, students may have to connect with the coach in a predeter-mined way. Email is always a popular method for contacting the team, but apps like TeamSnap or Remind are other ways coaches may send out blast announcements about practic-es, meets, games, and more.Metro Creative ConnectionHow students can prepare for a coming sports season Metro Creative ConnectionParticipation in extracurricular sports can improve a student’s overall school experience due to engaging in physical exercise and making friends. Satori is a private, secular day school located near Galveston’s Historic DowntownSatori School2503 SealyGalveston, TX 77550409-763-7022www.satorischool.netNow EnrollingGRADES Pre-k – 7th3314 Avenue O, Galveston, TX 77550409-762-4522www.galvestontxorthodontist.comBoard certified orthodontistfor children and adultsSchedule your complimentaryconsultation today!8 | The Daily News | Back to School | 2019Over the course of an academic career, the average student switches schools three to four times. Elementary school gives way to middle school or junior high. From there, students will transition to high school. Adolescence is a transitional period when many students may be learning how to make decisions and taking their first significant steps toward becoming independent adults. That can make the transition from middle school to high school more complicat-ed than previous transitional periods young people experienced. Several changes take place in high school that can impact students’ anxiety levels. • Students go from being the oldest in middle school to the youngest in high school.• The student body population typically increases dramatically.• Curriculum becomes more demanding than it was in middle school.• School hours change, often requiring students to wake up earlier. • A new school may mean students are funneling in from different feeder schools. Long-time friends may be separated depending on where they ultimately choose to go to high school.• A 2016 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 70 percent of teens say anxiety and de-pression are a “major problem” among their peers. To help make high school a positive experience and less likely to induce anxiety, students and their parents can employ these tips.ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT ROUTINE The education resource CollegeVine advises stu-dents to build good study habits, create a calm and organized homework environment and focus on studies while keeping distractions at bay.ENCOURAGE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESActivities outside of the classroom are a great way for students to make friends and involve themselves socially with their peers. Such extracurriculars can lead to strong friendships that flourish throughout high school and beyond.BUDDY UPJust as they might have done upon entering kindergarten, students on the cusp of starting high school can find someone who will be attending the same school and go over schedules and potential meet-up times. They can make plans to sit together at lunch as they both get acclimated to their new environments.ATTEND OPEN HOUSESFamilies can tour the campus to get a feel for the layout of their children’s school. Ask for a map of the school grounds so students can get an idea of where their schedules will require them to be throughout the course of the day. Metro Creative ConnectionTransition to high school easier Today’s teenagers are busy. According to the American Time Use Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average high school student spends just under an hour and a half each weekday participating in extra-curricular activities that include playing sports, working/volunteer-ing and religious activities.With so much to do and lots of encouragement to participate in their communities, teens can easily find themselves overextend-ed. Extracurricular activities are important, and some have even been linked to improved academ-ic performance. But it’s equally important that high school students avoid burnout, which can adversely affect their academic performance and how much they enjoy school and other activities.Parents can employ various strat-egies to help busy teenagers avoid overextending themselves.• Learn the signs of burnout and look for them. Even the most overextended teenager probably enjoys many of the activities he or she engages in. So it’s unlikely that kids will self-report burnout to their parents, teachers, coaches, or other authority figures. Parents can learn to spot the signs of burnout to identify if their child is overextend-ed. According to Understood.org, a website sponsored by 15 nonprofit organizations devoted to helping parents of kids between the ages of three and 20, procrastination, neg-ative attitudes, testiness, difficulty concentrating and a disinterest in things kids once liked are some po-tential indicators of burnout. Par-ents who notices any of these signs in their children might want to look at their kids’ schedules to see if their children are simply taking on more than they can chew.• Teach kids time management skills. Time management skills can help kids make effective and efficient use of their time. Encour-age kids who are struggling with their schedules to use a calendar to plan their weeks. Knowing what’s expected of them each day can help kids develop a plan to get every-thing done. In addition, when kids make a list of their daily activities, parents can go over that list with them to see if they’re taking on too much. Discuss the calendar with kids, and if kids express feelings of exhaustion or burnout, go through the calendar to see where they can free up some time, even if it means cutting some activities out of their schedules entirely.• Teach kids the art of prioritiz-ing. Parents know that some tasks are more important than others. But kids may not be so savvy. Teach kids how to prioritize, emphasizing that academics always come first. Give kids some credit if they’re initially resistant to dropping some activities, as that can indicate an admirable willingness to commit. But emphasize that school comes first, and that activities that are low priority might need to be sacrificed during the school year. In addition, point out that certain activities that are not school-related can be revisited in the summer, when kids typically have less hectic schedules.Metro Creative ConnectionHow to prevent busy kids from overextending themselves Metro Creative ConnectionTeenagers can easily find themselves overextended due to transition to another school, extracurricular activ-ities and studying for academics. p.m. Aug. 21 (all grades)Open House: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AT WEISAddress: 7100 Stewart Road, GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6100Grades: 5-8Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Cornelius E. Phelps Jr. Seventh and Eighth Grade Bridge Camp: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 14Fifth and Sixth Grade Bridge Camp: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 15Open House: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4HIGH SCHOOLSBALL HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 4115 Ave. O, GalvestonPhone: 409-766-5700Grades: 9-12Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Joseph PillarOrientations: STEM/Bio Med 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 14; Media & I&E 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 (freshman); 1 a.m. to 10 a.m. Aug. 21 (seniors), noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 (juniors), 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 (sophomores).Open house: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7AIM COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATORY ACADEMYAddress: 5200 Ave. N ½ GalvestonPhone: 409-761-6300Grades: 6-12Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Cheryl RutledgeMiddle School New Students Meet and Mingle: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug 22Meet the Teacher Night: 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sept.3High Island ISDwww.highislandisd.com 409-286-5313Superintendent: Travis GrubbsStart date: Aug. 26HIGH ISLAND SCHOOLAddress: 2113 Sixth St.Phone: 409-286-5313Grades: PK-12Hours: 7:50 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.Meals: All students meals are free.Registration: Registration for transfer students is currently underway.Meet the teacher: 5 p.m. Aug. 15. Includes free hot dog meal and watermelon. Meet the Cardinals Fall Sports starts at 6 p.m. on the football field; scrimmage starts at 7 p.m.Hitchcock ISD www.hitchcockisd.org 409-316-6545 Superintendent: Travis Edwards Start date: Aug. 15Meals: Hitchcock ISD is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (National School Lunch Program). Under this option, all children in the school will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. Registration: 8 a.m. to 3:30 from July 29 to Aug. 2 and noon to 7 p.m. July 31 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSKIDS FIRST HEAD START Address: 5701 FM 2004, HitchcockPhone: 409-316-6541Grades: PK3-PK4Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.Director: Ethel GainesHITCHCOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLAddress: 5901 FM 2004, HitchcockPhone: 409-316-6467 Grades: PK-2Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.Principal: Constance WhiteSTEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 7013 Stewart, HitchcockPhone: 409-316-6543 Grades: 3-5Hours: 8:05 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Principal: Lisa FainMIDDLE SCHOOLSCROSBY MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 6625 FM 2004, HitchcockPhone: 409-316-6542 Grades: 6-8Hours: 7:20 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.Principal: Cherissa CrawfordHIGH SCHOOLSHITCHCOCK HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 6629 FM 2004, HitchcockPhone: 409-316-6544 Grades: 9-12Hours: 7:10 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.Principal: Laura GilcreaseSanta Fe ISDwww.sfisd.org 409-925-3526Superintendent: Dr. Leigh WallStart date: Aug. 19Meals: Breakfast $1.25 (PK-8), reduced breakfast 30 cents (PK-8); lunch $2.25 (PK- 5), $2.50 (6-8), reduced lunch 40 cents (PK-8). Santa Fe High School does not participate in the federal lunch program. Meals are priced ala carte. REGISTRATION• All students at all campuses will be required to present proof of residency to be enrolled in Santa Fe ISD Schools. Visit the district’s website for all enrollment and registration information for new and returning students. • Online registration will be open from July 31 to Aug.18. A Family Access account will be required to complete online registration. Families new to the district will receive their parent account information via email after they have turned in their completed New Student Enrollment Packet, which can be downloaded from the website or picked up at any campus. For families are returning to the district, continue to use your existing Family Access parent account. Online registration must be completed for each student before schedule pick up. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSROY J. WOLLAM ELEMENTARYAddress: 3400 Ave. S, Santa FePhone: 409-925-2770Grades: PK-5Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Michelle PourchotREGISTRATION• New student registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-8• Kindergarten screening: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-8 • Student schedule pickup: Bring your proof of residency and online registration completion page on the following dates: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 (PK-K), Aug. 14 (first and second grade) and Aug. 13 (third, fourth and fifth grade)ORIENTATION • Meet the Teacher Night: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 (all grades)DAN J. KUBACAK ELEMENTARYAddress: 4131 Warpath, Santa FePhone: 409-925-9600Grades: PK-5 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Andi HullREGISTRATION• New student registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-8• Kindergarten screening: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-8 • Student schedule pickup: Bring your proof of residency and online registration completion page on the following dates: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 (PK-K), Aug. 14 (first and second grade) and Aug. 13 (third, fourth and fifth grade)ORIENTATIONMeet the Teacher: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15WILLIAM F. BARNETT ELEMENTARYAddress: 11818 FM 1764, Santa FePhone: 409-925-9700Grades: PK-5 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Principal: Destini MartinREGISTRATION• New student registration: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-8• Kindergarten screening: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-8 • Student schedule pickup: Bring your proof of residency and online registration completion page on the following dates: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 (PK-K), Aug. 14 (first and second grade) and Aug. 13 (third, fourth and fifth grade)ORIENTATIONMeet the Teacher: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 15JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLSSANTA FE JUNIOR HIGHAddress: 4132 Warpath, Santa FePhone: 409-925-9300Grades: 6-8Hours: 7:35 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.Principal: Ryan KoppREGISTRATION• New student registration: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5-6• Registration/schedule pick-up: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 (sixth grade), Aug. 13 (seventh grade), Aug. 12 (eighth grade)ORIENTATIONMeet the Teacher Night: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 15HIGH SCHOOLSSANTA FE HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 16000 state Highway 6, Santa FePhone: 409-927-3100Grades: 9-12Hours: 7:05 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Principal: Rachel Harris (Blundell)REGISTRATION• All students new to Santa Fe High School may pre-register on the following dates by appointment only:8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29-31 and Aug. 1; 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 5-6 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14-15• Registration and schedule/textbook pick-up: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7 (all grades); 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 (all grades)• Student parking permits: All students who park a motor vehicle on school property, including motorcycles, are required to register their vehicles with the district by purchasing a student parking permit. Student parking permits must be renewed each school year. Permits may be obtained at grade level registration and at other times in the high school police office. Permits are $20 from registration through the 10th day of school. The cost increases to $25 after the 10th school day, unless the student is a newly licensed driver.ORIENTATIONNinth Grade Student Orientation (Fish Camp): 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9Texas City ISDwww.tcisd.org 409-916-0114Superintendent: Dr. Rodney CavnessStart date: Aug. 28Meals: Breakfast, free for all students; lunch, $2.50 at Texas City High School, La Marque High School and Blocker Middle School; free for all other schools. Free and reduced price meals are available to families who qualify. Complete a Free and Reduced Meal Price Application Form at www.tcisd.org/nutrition. The forms can be obtained and returned (completed) to any school office. You will be notified by mail of your child’s status. Until notification, you must provide your child with a lunch or lunch money.REGISTRATIONAny new student not registered on July 23 and any returning student who did not register online before Aug. 2, should plan to register at Centralized Registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following dates:• Aug. 6: La Marque High School Commons, 397 Duroux, La Marque (current students)• Aug. 7: Texas City High School, 1431 Ninth Ave. N., Texas City (new students)• Aug. 8: Texas City High School (current students)• Registration clerks will be available at a station for each campus, but parents with students at multiple campuses will be able to register all of their children at one station, if preferred. Lines are typically long at Centralized Registration. Parents of current students are recommended to take advantage of the online registration.• After Aug. 8, registration for all students not already registered will take place at the child’s school from Aug. 12-23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Students who are not registered by Aug. 27 will not be admitted to class. On the first two days of school, no students will be registered at each campus, but will have to go to the Blocker gym or La Marque High School competition gym between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.• For information on what items are needed for registration, visit www.tcisd.org.2019 | Back to School | The Daily News | 9PUBLIC SCHOOLSPUBLICContinued from page 5AmbAssAdors PrePArAtory AcAdemy5001 Avenue U, Galveston, Texas 77551Office: 409.762.1115 Fax: 409.762.1114www.apagalv.orgGlobal Learning High Academic Standards• Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Fine Arts• Utilizes Pearson Curriculum: Kindergarten – 8th Grade• Utilizes Frog Street Curriculum: Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4• High School credit: Algebra and Spanish I• Extended day: 5:00 P.M. for all students (free tutoring)• Required Uniform Dress• Co-curricular Activities: Tennis, Tech Literacy, Fine Arts, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Team• Educational Field Studies: Domestic and International • Interschool / Intergrade Competition: Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Mathlete, Basketball• Summer School Programs: Acceleration and Enrichment (Mathematics, Reading), Fine Arts, Technology, breakfast and lunch, and transportation providedTUITION IS FREETexas Education AgencyPublic Charter SchoolFor more information call409-762-1115or visit www.apagalv.org5001 Avenue U,Galveston, TX 77551INFORMATIONEmail: linda@moodychildhoodcenter.org • Web: moodychildhoodcenter.org • Phone: (409) 761-69306 WEEKS – 3 YEARS OLDAfter school care available for PK3 and PK4 studentsYou may qualify for free tuition based on income or other factors. - Scholarships available.PK Uniform Polo-style (short or long sleeves) Navy Blue Students can wear Khaki, black, or blue-jeans-pants, shorts, or skirts any day.School Supplies and Calendar are available in our websiteAfterschool Care available (ask office for details)Transportation available for PK studentsTeen Health Clinic On-SiteMeet the Teacher Day August 21, 20195:00 pm – 7:00 pmSchool starts August 26, 2019 • Center Hours: 7:00-6:30 p.m.PK Hours: 7:30 am – 3:00 pm • Afterschool Care: 3:00-6:30 p.m.Hablamos español In-District Charter1110 21st Street, Galveston, TX 77550Pre-K and Infant & Toddlers Registration is open!HATE YOUR CPAP?FDA APPROVED ORAL APPLIANCESMAY BE THE ANSWER. OUR DEVICESARE COVERED BY MOST MEDICALINSURANCES AND MEDICARE.*Must have a diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and a prescription. Coverage varies by carrier. Applies to permanent oral device only.Brent Patterson, DDS is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep MedicineDr. Brent Patterson has been practicing dentistry in Galveston County for over 20 years.STOP SNORINGTONIGHT!IN ONE VISIT YOU CAN BE FITTIED WITH AN FDA APPROVED ORAL APPLIANCE DESIGNED TO ALLEVIATE SNORING!OUR DEVICES ARE COVERED BY MOSTMEDICAL INSURANCES*AND MEDICARE*.VISITSOUNDASLEEPSOLUTIONS.COMOR CALL281.557.7747 or409.938.17003891 E. League City ParkwayIn front of Education Village (League City)7111 Medical Cnt., Suite 105In the Medical Arts Pavilion next to Mainland Hospital (Texas City)See PUBLIC on page 10Next >