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Posted on Jul 6, 2010 | Tagged in: Education , Alvin ISD
According to the preliminary TAKS test results released earlier this month, Alvin ISD students performed well on their tests, which were given earlier this year. Although results are still unofficial, overall test scores indicate that Alvin ISD may be closer than ever to receiving the coveted Exemplary rating!
The final results will be determined by factors including individual campus scores and their completion rate. If ASID predictions are accurate, the school district will have more Exemplary rated campuses than ever before in a given school year.
“Alvin ISD is extremely pleased with the efforts and hard work of our students, teachers, support staff, board and community members,” said Brent Shaw, Director of Accountability and Testing for Alvin ISD.
“This is great news and is what we expected because it has been our goal to reach Exemplary status again,” said Tommy King, Interim Superintendent. “The students and teachers are working in the classrooms, the Board and support staff working in the background, and parents working with students at home are what make this happen. I am so proud of everyone,” he said.
Way to go Alvin ISD students! An especially big THANKS goes out to all the hard-working teachers and staff who are excelling at educating Lakes of Savannah children.
Posted on Apr 6, 2010 | Tagged in: Education
Nolan Ryan Jr. High eighth-grader, Aditya Chemudupaty, is returning to Washington, D.C., once again to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the 2010 Houston PBS Spelling Bee over the weekend. By spelling the word verism, Chemudupaty returns to the National contest in which he placed in the top 12 last year.
The Houston PBS Spelling Bee is the third largest Bee in the country with 1,049 schools participating. This is the second year the station has served as sponsor.
Posted on Jan 19, 2010 | Tagged in: Education , Alvin ISD
Savannah Lakes Elementary, located in the master planned Lakes of Savannah community, can truly be considered one of the best kept elementary school secrets in the Houston area. In its first full year, the school earned an exemplary rating from the Texas Education Agency for outstanding student performance.
However, beyond its impressive test scores it’s the school itself and its diverse array of programs.
With an enrollment of about 600 students in grades Pre-K through fifth, Savannah Lakes Elementary offers students the opportunity to learn 13 different languages that include Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, Arabic, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Tagalog (official language of the Philippines), Cantonese, Korean and Russian.
Posted on Jan 19, 2010 | Tagged in: Education , Alvin ISD
The elementary and junior high schools serving students in Lakes of Savannah, located just off SH 288 in the Pearland area, have earned Gold Performance Acknowledgements.
Located in the Texas Education Agency Recognized Alvin Independent School District, the three schools – Savannah Lakes Elementary, Nolan Ryan Junior High and Manvel High School were acknowledged for Gold Performance results in different areas.
Texas uses the Gold Performance system to acknowledge campuses for high performance on indicators other than those used to determine accountability ratings.
Posted on Oct 12, 2009 | Tagged in: Education , community , City of Alvin , Alvin ISD
Residents in Lakes of Savannah will have the opportunity to vote on bond elections benefiting Alvin I.S.D. on November 3, 2009. Early voting is open from October 19 through October 30, 2009.
The bonds, if passed, will help to purchase new school locations, build new campuses and update older schools.
General facts and information are provided below to help voters make an educated decision regarding this election.
click here to download Facts and Figures information
click here to download information on What's Included in the bond
click here to download information on regular and early voting
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 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.”
Posted on Jul 15, 2009 | Tagged in: Education , Alvin ISD
Lakes of Savannah parents will soon have school on their mind, as the Alvin ISD 2009-2010 school year kicks off on August 25th. We hope to bring our community a bundle of resources for the new school year:
New Students/Enrollment
If your child is new to Lakes of Savannah and Alvin ISD, registration is an easy process. Simply assess which school your child will attend (Lake of Savannah students attend Savannah Lakes Elementary, Nolan Ryan Junior High, and Manvel High School), and call that particular school's registrar to set up a registration appointment.
Posted on Jul 13, 2009 | Tagged in: Education , Alvin Community College
Kids College Activities Set
The Pearland Center of Alvin Community College, located close to home for residents in Lakes of Savannah, is offering a full slate of summer classes and activities that will appeal to everyone from kids to seniors. Following is a list of scheduled activities an d classes:
Alvin Community College will be hosting Busy Bodies Kids’ College at the Pearland Center on July 20-23 at the center, 2319 N. Grand Blvd. Children entering kindergarten through the sixth grade for the 2009-10 school year are eligible to participate in numerous classes.
