< PreviousSCHOOL UNIFORMSPANTSSHIRTSSHORTS& MORE!LA MARQUE 409-933-4440 Located in the Gulfway Plaza: 13021 Delaney Rd. La Marque TX 77568www.uniformdestination.comTuition–FreeClassesDISTANCE LEARNING ALSO AVAILABLESerious once-a-week Christ-centered evening classes in Bible, ministry and personal growth.Classes begin August 26thOPEN TO ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF RACE, SEX OR RELIGIOUS BELIEFFor information call: 281-990-8899or register on our website: www.shbi.orgemail: shbi@shbi.orgSOUTH HOUSTON BIBLE INSTITUTESOUTH HOUSTON BIBLE INSTITUTEInvites you to meet the New Principal !Come to an informational session and learn about the exciting vision planned for this school!Saturday, August 3rd10:00-11:00am Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Hitchcock, Texas invites you to come see our campus and consider our school a home for your entire family, most especially your children. Enrolling now for the new school year! Visit our campus in person or at our website at http://www.olocs.org.10 | The Daily News | Back to School | 2019Ambassadors Preparatory Academywww.apagalv.org | 409-762-11155001 Ave. U, GalvestonSuperintendent: Dr. Pat WilliamsStart date: Aug. 26Grades: PK3-8Registration: Contact the school for details.Mainland Preparatory Classical Academywww.responsiveed.com 409-422-7718 319 Newman Road, La MarqueGrades: PK-8Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Meals: Breakfast and lunch are free to all students; breakfast served daily from 7:10 a.m. to 7:55 a.m.Dress code: Uniforms must be purchased from Ibiley Uniform Company (online)Director: Tonya BethlyBack to School Bash: 10 a.m. Aug 17. This is a free event with food and prizes. This event will provide need-to-know information for parents and a chance to meet the staff as well as other students and parents. REGISTRATIONCall the school for information; must provide official birth certificate, social security, immunization records and proof of residency to register. Galveston County Community Action Council Head Start4700 Broadway, Suite G-100, Galveston 409-762-9019www.gccac.orgHead Start director: Gerald G. RichardsStart date: Aug 26GALVESTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL – MAINLAND10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas CityGrade: PKHours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Orientation: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 22GALVESTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL – MORGAN ELEMENTARY1410 37th St., GalvestonGrade: PKHours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orientation: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 22GALVESTON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL – ROSENBERG ELEMENTARY721 10th St, GalvestonGrade: PKHours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meals: Free breakfast, lunch and snack is provided. Registration: Ongoing throughout the school year. Orientation: 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 22 Odyssey Academy www.odyssey-academy.com 409-750-9289Start date: Aug. 13Meals: Breakfast is free to all students at Odyssey Academy – Galveston. Breakfast at Odyssey Academy – Bay Area is $1.25 or 30 cents for reduced. Lunch at both campuses is $3 or 40 cents for reduced.Superintendent: Dr. Jennifer GoodmanORIENTATION• Pre-kindergarten Round Up: July 29• Annual Back to School Event: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 12; visit with teachers, register for the meal program, confirm registration papers, drop off school supplies and purchase school shirts.ODYSSEY ACADEMY – GALVESTON2412 61st St., Galveston409-750-9289Grades: PK3-12Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PK-3), 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (4th grade), 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (5-6), 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (7-12)Principal: Dr. Holly BaileyODYSSEY ACADEMY – BAY AREA2600 Stanley Lane, El Lago281-326-4555Grades: PK3-8Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.Principal: Mrs. Aimee FelchakAbundant Life Christian Schoolwww.abundantlifechristianschool.org 409-935-87735130 Hallam Road, in La MarquePrincipal/superintendent: Cynthia HallamGrades: PK3-12Start date: Aug. 19Registration: Contact the school for details. Arcadia First Baptist Christian Schoolwww.afbcs.org | 409-925-282514828 state Highway 6, Santa FeAdministrator/principal: Reggie CrosbyStart date: Aug. 15Grades: K-12Late registration: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 12Meet the Teacher: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12Bay Area Christian Schoolwww.bacschool.org | 281-332-48144800 W. Main St., League CityHead of school: Jason NaveStart date: Aug. 13Grades: K-12• Junior high/high school orientation: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 12• Elementary open house: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12Holy Family Catholic Schoolwww.hfcsgalv.org | 409-765-66072601 Ursuline Ave., GalvestonGrades: K-8Start date: Aug. 12O’Connell College Preparatory Schoolwww.oconnellprep.com | 409-765-55341320 Tremont St., GalvestonPrincipal: Patti AbbottGrades: 9-12Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Schoolwww.fatimatc.org | 409-945-33261600 Ninth Ave. N., Texas CityPrincipal: Jennifer LopezStart date: Aug. 13Grades: PK3-8Meet the Teacher: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 12Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Schoolwww.ololcs.org | 409-925-322410114 state Highway 6, HitchcockPrincipal: Dr. Emilie RobertStart date: Aug. 12Grades: PK3-6Meet the Teacher: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9Pine Drive Christian Schoolwww.pinedrivebelieves.org | 281-534-4881705 FM 517 E., DickinsonGrades: PK3-12Satori Schoolwww.satorischool.net | 409-763-70222503 Sealy St., GalvestonExecutive director: Claire WilkinsStart date: Aug. 22Grades: PK-7Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.New Parent Orientation: 10 a.m. Aug. 17Meet the Teacher: 2 p.m. Aug. 21Trinity Episcopal Schoolwww.tesgalv.org | 409-765-9391720 Tremont, GalvestonHead of school: Mark RavelliStart date: Aug. 21Grades: PK2-8Parent Orientation: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19Beginning School Meet and Greet: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20True Cross Catholic Schoolwww.truecrossschool.org | 281-337-5212400 FM 517 E., DickinsonPrincipal: Yolanda Agrella Start date: Aug. 12Grades: PK3-8Parent orientation: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 8Upward Hope Academywww.upwardhopeacademy.com | 409-996-58233305 Church St., GalvestonPrincipal: Kathy WhatleyGrades: 9-12PRIVATE SCHOOLSCHARTER SCHOOLSELEMENTARY SCHOOLSCALVIN VINCENT HEAD STARTAddress: 1805 13th Ave. N., Texas CityGrades: PKHours: 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.ORIENTATIONTitle I Meeting, Orientation & Meet the Teacher Night: Aug. 22. Title I meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. with Orientation & Meet the Teacher from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m at Blocker Middle School. Campus expectations will be discussed. HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYAddress: 300 N. Logan, Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0500Grades: K-4Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Principal: Erica AllenKOHFELDT ELEMENTARY Address: 1705 13th Ave. N., Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0400Grades: K-4Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Principal: Matthew SalleyLA MARQUE ELEMENTARY Address: 1641 Magnolia Drive, La MarquePhone: 409-908-5056Grades: 3-5Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Principal: Sharon Williams LA MARQUE PRIMARY Address: 1641 Magnolia Drive, La MarquePhone: 409-935-3020Grades: K-2Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Principal: Patti MartinMANUEL GUAJARDO JR. ELEMENTARY Address: 2300 21st St. N., Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0300Grades: K-4Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Principal: Debbie FullerROOSEVELT-WILSON ELEMENTARY Address: 301 16th Ave. N., Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0200Grades: K-4Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.Principal: Wendy PattersonINTERMEDIATE SCHOOLSLEVI FRY INTERMEDIATEAddress: 300 25th Ave. N., Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0600Grades: 5-6Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.Principal: Felica Garrett • Meet the Teacher: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23; find your desk and bring in your school suppliesORIENTATIONMeet the Teacher: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26; find your desk and bring in school supplies at Heights, Kohfeldt, La Marque Elementary, La Marque Primary, Manuel Guajardo Jr., Roosevelt-Wilson.MIDDLE SCHOOLSBLOCKER MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 1800 Ninth Ave. N., Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0700Grades: 7-8Hours: 8:25 a.m. to 4 p.m.Principal: Tony FurmanORIENTATIONBlocker Middle School Back to School Night: Aug. 26Schedule pick up and meet teachers: An important informational meeting for 7th and 8th grade parents will be held in the auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students will then have a chance to pick up their schedule, tour the campus and meet their new teachers in their classrooms from 4-5:30 p.m. New Blocker T-shirts and other school spirit items will be available for purchase.LA MARQUE MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 397 Duroux, La MarqueAddress: 409-938-4286Grades: 6-8Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.Principal: Dr. Florence AdkinsORIENTATION• 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22, La Marque High SchoolAn informational meeting will be held in the auditorium for all students and parents. Parents may begin picking up schedules at 5 p.m. and the informational meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. • During orientation, students will have a chance to pick up their schedule and visit their new teachers and classrooms. Refreshments and punch will be served. HIGH SCHOOLSLA MARQUE HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 397 Duroux, La MarquePhone: 409-938-4261Grades: 9-12Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.Principal: Ricky Nicholson ORIENTATION• La Marque High School freshman orientation: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19• La Marque High School returning student re-orientation: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20TEXAS CITY HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 1431 Ninth Ave. N., Texas CityPhone: 409-916-0800Grades: 9-12Hours: 8:35 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.Principal: Holly La RoeORIENTATION• Texas City High School freshmen orientation for parents: Aug. 5 in the auditorium.ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLSWOODROW WILSON DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM Address: 1508 Sixth St. N.Phone: 409-916-0280Grades: Multi-gradesHours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.Principal: Don JonesOrientation: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22, mandatory.PUBLICContinued from page 9Free access to:*online databases available 24/7*computers, WiFi, scanners*public programs*books, DVDs, CDs, magazines (hard copies and online) Library Hours: Monday-Thrusday 9am - 9pm & Saturday 9am - 6pmYour child’s most important school supply:2310 Sealy AvenueGalveston, TX 77550(409) 763-8854www.rosenberg-library.orgRosenberg Libray Centennial 1904-2004501 e. main st. #5 | league city, tx 77573 | 281.557.0336monday-saturday 10 am - 5:30 pmwww.mommiechicandme.comBACKBACKSCHOOLSCHOOLToshop our unique selection ofbackpacks, lunchboxes, napmats,shoes, outfits, and more!Start The School Year Off Right!College of the Mainlandwww.com.edu 409-938-1211 Main campus: 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City; other campuses: COM Lifelong Learning Center, The Salon, Gulf Coast Safety Institute, COM Learning Center – North CountyPresident: Dr. Warren NicholsStart date: Aug. 26Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through FridayREGISTRATIONRegistration ends Aug. 24 for both 16-week and eight-week sessions ORIENTATIONVisit the website for more details at www.com.edu/student-services/orientation. Galveston Collegewww.gc.edu 409-944-4242Main campus: 4015 Ave. Q, Galveston; other campuses: Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center, 7626 Broadway, GalvestonPresident: Dr. Myles SheltonStart date: Aug. 26Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.REGISTRATION Registration ends Aug.22; late registration is Aug. 23-24ORIENTATION:New student orientations are offered on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 19.Texas A&M University at Gal-vestonwww.tamug.edu 409-740-4428Main campus: 200 Seawolf Parkway, GalvestonChief operating officer/vice president: Col. Michael FossumStart date: Aug. 26Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.REGISTRATIONFall open registration runs through 5 p.m. Aug. 23.University of Houston-Clear Lakewww.uhcl.edu 281-283-7600Main campus: 2700 Bay Area Blvd., HoustonPresident: Ira K. BlakeStart date: Aug. 26Registration: Fall open registration runs through 5 p.m. Aug. 23.ORIENTATIONAdmitted fall students are invited to attend sessions that are tailored for their student status. First-year students can attend a two-day student orientation and registration session Aug. 21, while transfer students can attend a one-day transfer student orientation session either July 24 or Aug. 17.COLLEGES2019 | Back to School | The Daily News | 11Only 60 percent of college freshmen will graduate with-in six years, according to the latest report from the National Center for Educational Statis-tics. That’s pretty scary stuff for college-bound students and their tuition-paying parents — es-pecially if loans are part of the financial formula. Even for those students who make it to graduation, there may be some question as to whether they made the most of their time on campus. As this Northern Michigan University senior reflects, “There I was, about to gradu-ate with some random degree and feeling like I’d wasted my parents money.”And from a University of Florida senior: “The problem with college is that you figure it out about the time you’re ready to graduate.” Helping college students “figure it out” sooner rather than later is what the latest edition of the awarding-win-ning “Been There, Should’ve Done That — 995+ Tips for Making the Most of College,” (Front Porch Press) contin-ues to do. The fourth edition again draws from interviews with seasoned collegians across the United States. According to author, Suzette Tyler, a former academic adviser at Michigan State University, “their ‘expert’ ad-vice is refreshingly insightful and often more encompassing than might be found in an adviser’s office.”“I could talk until I was blue in the face about things like time-management and self-discipline, but when a fel-low student says, ‘I got great grades and I never missed a party and here’s how to do it,’ it has far more impact,” Tyler said. Here are some tips from “the experts:”• “The first few weeks are great. You’re meeting peo-ple, partying ... no tests, no papers. Then ...WHAM! Everything’s due in the same week! If you weren’t hitting the books right along, you’ll spend the rest of the term digging yourself out!” — Se-nior, University of California, Santa Cruz• “Gather all the sylla-bi during the first week of classes and write down the due date for every single paper, project, test or whatev-er. You’ll see instantly which weeks are potential killers.” — Junior, Wake Forest• “Sitting in a classroom is the easiest part of college and it cuts study time in half. Why make it hard on your-self? GO!” — Senior, Univer-sity of Iowa• “What separated me from the masses was ‘connecting’ with a faculty member. I didn’t even know what the possibilities were until he laid out a ‘roadmap’ and showed me a few shortcuts to get there. When my confidence was shaky, he reminded me that I could do it.” — Gradu-ate, University of Michigan.• “Pick the professor, not the time of day.” — Junior, Duke University• “Get a job in the office of your major. You’ll get to know everyone from the secretaries to the dean, all of whom can be very helpful. If any great opportunities come along, you’ll be the first to know.” — Senior, Indiana University• “There’s no reason to fail! There are people here to help and it’s free. Actually, you’ve paid for it so you might as well use it.” — Senior, Michi-gan State University“The students who make the most of their college ex-perience aren’t necessarily the smartest ones,” Tyler said.“It’s often the average kids who know how to utilize the system, connect with the professors, take advantage of extracurricular activities, and manage their time well who reap the rewards,” Tyler said. “Been There, Should’ve Done That” can help students get all they can out of the next four years. Metro Creative ConnectionCollege advice from the ‘experts’ who’ve been thereMetro Creative ConnectionThe cost of tuition and room and board may catch parents’ eyes, but there are some lesser known expenses associated with college that can make attending school even more expensive.Get your child immunized for daycare, school and the first year of college!August isThe Galveston County Health District offers the vaccines required for school enrollment, with other vaccines including meningitis also available.Are your kids prepared to head back to school?12 | The Daily News | Back to School | 2019Reading is a passion for many people. But even avid readers may not know just how far back their love of reading stretches.According to the Ameri-can Academy of Pediatrics, children who find pleasure in reading have the potential to become lifelong readers. In addition, studies have shown that reading to children can help kids become familiar with sounds, words and language, helping them in their earliest stages of cognitive develop-ment. So adults who love books might be able to trace their passion for page-turners to those times their mothers and fathers read aloud to them as youngsters.Parents who want to their children to learn to love read-ing can rely on various tech-niques to accomplish that goal.MAKE READING A ROUTINERoutine is a necessity for parents, helping children learn when it’s time to eat, play and go to sleep, among other things. Parents can include reading to their chil-dren as part of their daily rou-tines. As noted, doing so will promote language skills and cognitive development while also acclimating children to books and providing valuable time for them to bond with their parents.CREATE A DISTRACTION-FREE READING ENVIRONMENTWhen reading to children, parents can create an environ-ment with little to no distrac-tions. This allows kids to focus on their parents’ voices as well as the story they’re being told. Parents can turn off the television and the radio when reading to their kids. In addi-tion, moms and dads should leave smartphones or tablets in another room so they aren’t distracted by alerts or tempted to check for incoming messag-es or emails. READ ALOUD TOGETHERSome children may shy away from reading if they struggle in their initial efforts to read. That does not mean kids won’t ultimately enjoy reading, it just means a little more effort may be required on parents’ part to help kids overcome any issues they have. Reading aloud to children can help little ones learn how to become good readers, as they will learn how to pronounce words and form sentences. Kids who know how to read can be encour-aged to read to their parents, which can instill self-esteem. If kids struggle with certain words or sentences when read-ing aloud, parents can read those words and/or sentences aloud to them and ask them to repeat the phrases back.LET KIDS PICK THEIR OWN BOOKSWhen reading to youngsters, whether they’re babies, toddlers or already in school, parents can let sons and daughters choose their own books. Children might be especially enthusiastic about reading if they’re allowed to choose their own books and stories.Metro Creative ConnectionHow to help children learn to love reading Metro Creative ConnectionStudies have shown that reading to children can help them become familiar with sounds, words and language., helping them in their earliest stages of cognitive development. The classrooms of yesteryear are distant memories. Gone are chalk-boards, which have made way for smartboards. Even textbooks are slowly being phased out in deference to online curriculums. Modern classrooms are outfitted with digital devices that connect students to the internet.A 2017 report from Common Sense Me-dia said that children up to age eight spend an average of two hours and 19 minutes every day on screen media. Children be-tween the ages of 8 and 12 spend an average of four hours and 36 minutes on screens. Much of that time is spent online.The internet can be a useful tool for students, who can go online when working on school reports. Some students even communicate online with their teachers, while others play interactive learning games that can supplement lessons taught in the classroom. But the internet also puts students at risk of falling victim to online predators. The internet also keeps students in constant contact with their peers, which can be troublesome for students who want to get away when they get home at night. These reasons are motivation to encourage stu-dents to practice good digital citizenship and follow these safety tips when online.• Exercise caution with photos and videos posted online. These images, even when posted harmlessly, can weigh on a student’s reputation. They may even impact acceptance to schools or career opportunities in the future. Always think before posting, as content remains in cyberspace indefinitely. And remember, many schools screen for inappropriate content. Sending harassing or inappro-priate material to others may result in disciplinary action.• Recognize the threat posed by online predators. The Crimes Against Children Research Center says one in five teenagers in the United States who regularly uses the internet has received unwanted sexual solicitations through the web. In addition, 25 percent have been exposed to unwanted pornographic material online. Students need to be aware that not everyone on the internet is an upstanding citizen.• Keep personal information private at all times. The service eMarketer says that 75 percent of children are willing to share personal information online about themselves and their families in exchange for goods and services. Students need to be better educated about protecting their passwords, ages, addresses and other per-sonal information.• Stop cyberbullying before it starts. Students can be educated about the correct way to use the internet and how to report cy-berbullying. Students also can take pledges to never make others feel uncomfortable online.Metro Creative ConnectionInternet safety tips for studentsNext >