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Posted on Aug 28, 2009 | Tagged in: Education , community
Shannon Tracy, president of UV Country has outdone herself on behalf of the community. UV Country, dealer of Kawasaki Mule utility vehicle and Teryx recreational utility vehicles donated 5 vehicles to Galveston Police Department and Chambers County after Hurricane Ike. During the aftermath of Hurricane Rita they donated vehicles to Reliant Energy.
Now, it is Pearland's turn. Tracy has provided a donation of a customized Teryx utility vehicle to the Pearland Police Department and another for Pearland and Dawson High School football programs.
The caring Tracy said "We want to be involved in the community as much as we can be. We want to do as much as we can to give back and be involved."
The Pearland Police Department will take advantage of the Teryx off-road capabilities to stave off vehicle trespassing and damaged property in areas with limited vehicle access. It will be used in emergency situations, and is fully equipped with police radio, extra lighting with strobes, and more. In short, an enhancement to the safety of citizens in Pearland.
For Pearland High School, this isn't the first time UV Country has brought them something special. For the past six years UV Country has donated vehicles to the school. This year the new vehicle is a 20 horsepower Teryx, to be shared by both Pearland High and Dawson High Schools.
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 | Tagged in: healthcare , Education , Alvin ISD
Texas kids are getting ready to go back to schools, and for many children, preparation includes getting a few more immunizations. This year, big changes have been made in immunization requirements which will impact incoming kindergarten and seventh grade students.
The changes to the requirements were made to bring Texas into line more closely with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices recommend. These changes started on August 01 and include:
- Hepatitis A Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubelle (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine.
- Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. However, a written statement from the parent/guardian, school nurse or physician attesting to the child already having had chickenpox may replace the vaccine.
- Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis-containing Vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine. Students in the 7th grade are required to have a booster shot of Tdap only if it has been five years since their last dose. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster shot of Tdap if it has been ten years or more since their previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
- Meningococcal Vaccine: All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
For more information on immunization requirements for Texas kids:
Posted on Aug 11, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , community , Alvin ISD
Lakes of Savannah residents should be wary when driving through Alvin I.S.D.'s and other schools' school zones, as a new state law will prohibit the use of wireless communication devices while operating a vehicle in a school zone. Violators must pay a fine of up to $200 per violation.
House Bill 55 is set to take effect on September 1, and is intended to promote the safety of students. While the law has not taken effect in all areas of Texas yet, it is in effect in the Pearland area.
A few facts about the law:
- Provisions under the law will allow drivers to use cell phones in school zones with a hands-free device or when their vehicle is stopped.
- School bus drivers will be affected, too.
- The law is an amendment of the Texas Transportation Code, section 545.425.
- An additional exception is provided in emergency situations, when a driver needs to use a cell phone in a school zone to contact police, fire, or emergency medical personnel.
We beg Lakes of Savannah residents to heed this new law, as it is designed with the safety of you and your children in mind!
Posted on Aug 5, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , community
Beginning as early as late fall, a new park and ride service may be up and running, creating improved transportation efficiency within the greater Pearland region. The new service will provide passengers with transportation to the Medical Center within Pearland and Brazoria County, reducing traffic throughout the area. Although officials have not confirmed a location for the service yet, plans are developing smoothly with positive feedback throughout the community.
When originally introduced, the plan for transportation would've cost the City of Pearland approximately $1 million per year. However, thanks to the cooperation of Connect Transit, the City and Metro, the Medical Center, and others, the investment has drastically reduced to just $100,000. This joint effort comes at the unanimous response to growing Brazoria County and taking action on this new opportunity.
Posted on Aug 4, 2009 | Tagged in: Education , Alvin ISD
In its first year, Lakes of Savannah Elementary, located in the Lakes of Savannah master-planned community, earned an “Exemplary” rating by the Texas Education Agency. The district in which it is located – Alvin Independent School District, has earned the acclaimed “Recognized” rating – an accomplishment that represents hard work and outstanding achievement by students and teachers.
Overall, nine Alvin ISD campuses achieved exemplary status while 10 were recognized in the 2009 TEA ratings released this week.
Nolan Ryan Junior High School also in its first year and serving children in Lakes of Savannah, achieved a “Recognized” rating. And, Manvel High School, where high school-age students living in Lakes of Savannah attend, received a “Recognized” rating as well.
Alvin's "Recognized" rating is comparable to Pearland ISD and higher than Ft. Bend ISD's rating which is "Acceptable."
“This is an outstanding accomplishment for the schools and the district, and shows the commitment of teachers, students and parents,” said Misty Watkins, Marketing Director for Lakes of Savannah. “Children at all levels are receiving an outstanding education in the Alvin ISD – a district in which we are proud to be located.”
