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Fire/Ambulance 911 Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Emergency 713-466-6161 Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Office 281-550-6663

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NATIONAL HEART MONTH

February focuses on the heart making it National Heart Month. Anyone can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles are putting us at risk at a younger age. Obesity, high blood pressure and smoking all increase our risk factors.

Each one of those we can take action to lower our risk. Get moving. Remove stress. Quit smoking. Eat healthier.

Even small changes help make a difference. Reduce the amount of fast food. Eat more greens. Take the stairs. Walk the kids to school. Go outside and play with the kids or walk the dog.

Talk to your physician about your risk factors. Walking is one of the healthiest and safest activities we can do for ourselves. Learn more at www.cdc.gov and use #NationalHeartMonth to share on social media.

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February is a cold month for most of us, so what better way to start our days than with a steaming hot breakfast? National Hot Breakfast Month is celebrated every February to encourage everyone to set aside some extra time every morning to a make hot, fresh breakfast.

You know what they say about breakfast… It’s the most important meal of the day! However, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to put breakfast on the back burner and just grab a quick granola bar on your way out the door in the morning. This month, we are challenged to wake up a little earlier and take the time to really enjoy breakfast. You may be surprised at how much better you feel throughout the day when you allow yourself plenty of time in the morning to fully wake up, make breakfast, maybe listen to your favorite podcast as you get ready for the day. Appreciating the beauty that the morning brings and enjoying a hot breakfast will surely make you feel more full, more energized and just overall better all day long!

Use #NationalHotBreakfastMonth or #HotBreakfastMonth to post pictures, recipes and other inspiration for your friends! Here are a few ideas for healthy, hot breakfasts you can whip up this month. Hopefully, you can get into a routine and continue making tasty, hot breakfasts throughout the rest of the year! (Remember, you can do a TON of variations of these ideas based on your preference.)

• Hot toast with peanut/almond/cashew butter, bananas sliced up and chia seeds sprinkled over the top

• Berry smoothie. Throw your favorite berries, half a banana, some cashew or coconut milk into a blender for a few minutes for a delicious, refreshing side to your hot meal. (Smoothies obviously aren’t a hot breakfast, but they go great on the side.)

• Oatmeal with fried egg(s) over the top

• Avocado spread over toast with a fried or poached egg on top • Overnight egg bakes for much less work to do in the morning

• Egg breakfast muffins (basically mini quiche without the breaded crust for a healthy version)

• Sweet potato and black bean stuffed breakfast burrito

National Hot Breakfast Month was created to encourage us to get up and start our day the right way!

Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com

NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY

Observed on February 17th_{, National Random Acts of Kindness Day}

has grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. It is a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only is it positive for the receiver, but for the giver, too!

The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week (www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-week). The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness.

In New Zealand, where this day originated, celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day on September 1st_{. It is also recognized by some on other}

days throughout the year; however, doing random acts of kindness is something that can be done every day of the year.

Make a note to do nice things throughout the day and use #RandomActsOfKindnessDay to post on social media.

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To download the 2020-2021 school calendar, visit

the CFISD website at www.cfisd.net/en/calendar.

CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATION DATES ANNOUNCED

CFISD has announced graduation dates for the 2020-2021 school year. All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road). The graduation schedule is as follows:

Thursday, May 27, 2021 Cy-Fair - 8 PM Friday, May 28, 2021 Cypress Creek - 8 PM Saturday, May 29, 2021 Cypress Falls - 8 AM Cypress Lakes - 8 PM Sunday, May 30, 2021 Cypress Ranch - 8 PM Monday, May 31, 2021 Cypress Ridge - 8 AM Cypress Springs - 8 PM Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Cypress Woods - 8 PM Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Jersey Village - 8 PM Thursday, June 3, 2021 Cypress Park - 8 PM Friday, June 4, 2021 Bridgeland - 8 AM Langham Creek - 8 PM

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All 12 CFISD high schools have received Chromebooks for students as part of the district’s LTE (Learning Together Everywhere) 1:1 program. Rollouts began before the Thanksgiving holiday and were completed before winter break. More than 75,000 CFISD students have received a Chromebook, which includes 100% of high school students having their own device. In addition, 52% of elementary students and 46% of middle school students have received their individually issued Chromebook. CFISD has met all requests of CFISD Connect students who indicated a need for a device in order to be successful while learning remotely. “Successfully deploying individually issued Chromebooks to all high school students in CFISD is an incredible feat that could not be accomplished without the support of the community and the CFISD Board of Trustees,” said Katie Gentry, director of 1:1 and inventory systems. “These devices will enable teachers to transform learning anytime, anywhere, allowing students to reach their full potential for college and career readiness. The spirit of CFISD was evident in this project as many departments stepped up and heeded the call to think outside the box to make this happen in an expedient manner for our high school students across the district.”

In a special-called meeting on July 7th_{, the CFISD Board of Trustees}

unanimously voted in favor of authorizing the superintendent to approve the purchase of portable electronic devices, LTE internet access and other items needed to support a one-to-one solution for CFISD students. The LTE 1:1 program provides every student with an electronic device to support quality instruction and resources. The program allows CFISD to meet the needs of all students by providing appropriate teacher-directed instruction, including real-time live virtual instruction.

A Cultural Experience

HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT:

Want to bring a little culture into your life and the lives of your children? Why not try hosting a high school foreign exchange student? It’s a great way to learn about a new culture all from the comfort of your home. STS Foundation is currently looking for host families for the 2021/2022 school year. Hosting is such a rewarding experience and it benefits all of those involved. STS Foundation accepts all types of host families - from single parents, newly marrieds, empty nesters and same sex couples. In order to host, you would need to meet the following qualifications: • Host must be 25 years or older

• Pass a background check • Provide food for 3 meals daily

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STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that places foreign exchange students with American host families. For more information about hosting, please contact me at 832-455-7881, PM me or email at vicki. stsfoundation@yahoo.com.

Pre-School Registrations

CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL

2021-2022 REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT

New family registration will be on Tuesday, February 9th _{at 10 AM. Our registration}

will be through our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org-Preschool. You may visit our website starting in January for more detailed instructions.

Starting in January, if you are interested in touring our facility, contact us at 281-859-1612 to schedule a tour. Tours will be offered after regular school hours between 1:30 and 2:30 PM or by appointment for other times. You may also watch a prerecorded tour of our school from our website.

ST. CUTHBERT SCHOOL 2021-2022 REGISTRATION

St. Cuthbert Episcopal School offers 2, 3 or 5-day classes for students 18 months to 5-years. A Bridge/Kindergarten class is also available. 2021-2022 registration will begin on Tuesday, February 9th _{at 8 AM for new}

families and continue each day during school hours until all the positions have been filled.

School hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM till 2 PM and Friday 9 AM till 12 noon. The program is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality or faith. For questions, contact Lynda at 281-463-1912 or email school@ stcuthbert.org.

For more information, visit stcuthbert.org/school/about. St Cuthbert School is NAEYC accredited.

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HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

COVID POLICY:

All Harris County Public Library locations will remain closed to the public at this time

HCPL No-contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up is now available at ALL HCPL branches.

HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER

A WIDE ARRAY OF ONLINE SERVICES:

• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s Drive-up Wi-Fi

• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn at www.hcpl.net

• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or YouTube

• Check your account to renew loans or request books • eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive

• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries on Kanopy

• Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive • Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks • Ask us a question via chat on Ask a Librarian

• Get book recommendations via Book Hunters

If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all HCPL’s digital materials including ebooks, streaming movies and research tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card.

HOW DOES CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK-UP WORK?

Here’s how it works: When you receive notification that your holds are ready for pick-up, call your HCPL pick-up location. Please have your library card number and PIN handy. You will be given a pick-up time and instructions for curbside pick-up (These may vary slightly from branch to branch). When you arrive at the library, follow the instructions you were provided over the phone. You may be asked to show your library card or other form of ID for verification.

Note: Library staff will not be able to take your returns during curbside pick-up, please put them in the book drop. For your safety and that of HCPL staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad weather.

NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH

The entire month of February is dedicated to the people who love whole buildings devoted to the reading, housing organizing, categorizing, finding, studying and otherwise loving books. It’s National Library Lover’s Month! Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. Yes, they help us ace our research papers and provide a quiet space to study, but they do so much more.

For preschoolers, libraries entertain them with theater and hands-on activities exposing them to music, art and their first friendships. Many communities rely on their libraries for meeting space for public forums, socials, fundraisers and classes.

Libraries lend not only books but music and movies. Rotating art displays give local artists exposure to the community. Larger libraries provide preservation services, preserving some of the most treasured books, periodicals and documents for future generations.

Continue enjoying your library, but consider volunteering your time, too. If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late! Visit your library to get one! Use #NationalLibraryLoversDay to share on social media.

ICONIC FIGHTER JET TO BE REFURBISHED AND UNVEILED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 521

“ONE MORE MISSION” - COATING SOCIETY OF HOUSTON MEMBERS TAKE PROJECT TO COMPLETION

On July 29, 1984 American Legion Post 521 received a F4D Fighter Jet from the Air Force Reclamation Center and dedicated it to all POW’s and MIA’s from all wars and conflicts involving the United States of America. Recently, the Post reached out to the Coating Society of Houston for assistance in refurbishing this iconic piece of memorabilia, which was showing extreme decay due to local weather conditions.

“We have been working getting this plane restored for several years and were finally able to find a group that was willing to donate their time and materials to helping us,” said Joseph Thomas, 22nd _{District Commander of the American Legion Department of Texas.}

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NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is National Black History Month, also known as National

African American History Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role in American history.

Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, have also set aside months to honor black history. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and noted civil rights advocate Frederick Douglass. The first record of Africans arriving in North America is dated 1619, when a privateer ship carrying “twenty and odd” Africans landed at Point Comfort, Virginia, which is now modern-day Hampton, Virginia. The Africans were traded as slaves in exchange for provisions.

African-American’s impact our society throughout history and in numerous ways. Here are just a few prominent individuals we honor this month: • Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American appointed to the Supreme Court. We recognize Thurgood Marshall every year on National Maryland Day.

• George Washington Carver developed over 300 products from peanuts. Celebrate George Washington Carver and his contributions to the peanut industry on National Peanut Day.

• Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to U.S. House of Representatives.

• Rosa Parks helped initiate the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Celebrate Rosa Park on Rosa Parks Day and learn more about her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.

• Louis Armstrong is widely known as a jazz pioneer. Information about Louis Armstrong can be found in November on National Louisiana Day. • Colin Powell is a 4-star General who became Secretary of State. Colin Powell dedicated the Buffalo Soldier monument at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, establishing the first Buffalo Soldiers Day.

• Barack Obama was elected the first Black President of the United States. Black History Month was created by twentieth-century historian Carter Woodson, who believed black Americans were not adequately represented in the study of American history. Carter Woodson hoped for the day when black history would be accepted as a part of American history. Formerly known as Negro History Week, Black History Month was officially declared by President Gerald Ford in 1976.

Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com

NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY

National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st_{, celebrates}

freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of liberty. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th _{Amendment to the U.S.}

Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however, until later on December 18, 1865.

On this day many towns have festivals and celebrations. Others reflect on the freedoms that the United States honors as well as reflect on and appreciate the goodwill of the United States. For many years, wreath laying at the Liberty Bell has also been a tradition to mark National Freedom Day. Use #NationalFreedomDay to post on social media. A former slave by the name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created National Freedom Day. Major Wright was looked upon as a great leader in the community. It was believed by Major Wright, that this day needed to be celebrated.

Because of Abraham Lincoln’s signing the 13th _{Amendment outlawing}

slavery on February 1, 1865, February 1st _{was chosen as the day for}

National Freedom Day. On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming February 1st _{as the first official National Freedom Day}

Cream Cheese Brownies

You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day February 10th! Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 5 tablespoons shortening

1 cup white sugar 3 eggs

3 tablespoons cream cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup chopped almonds Cream Cheese frosting - optional Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking pan.

In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars. Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired.

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Rich Banana Bread

You could make this on National Banana Bread Day February 23rd! Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 medium bananas, sliced Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

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VEGETABLES

• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants), carrots, cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onions (plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, tomato (seeds) and turnips.

TREES AND SHRUBS

• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant. • Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish mulch as needed.

• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.

• At the end of February: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to insure quality production at harvest.

• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster. • Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.

NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH

During National Bird Feeding Month in February, keep the bird feeders filled and your binoculars ready.

Bird watching and feeding have become a popular hobby. By providing basic shelter and seed, hobbyists watch from their windows or along trails.

• Be sure to feed regularly and place your feeder away from predators. • Set binoculars near the window for best viewing.

• Obtain a bird book for identifying new species.

Fill up the bird feeder or add one this month. In 1994, Congressman John Porter established February as National Bird Feeding Month due to the harsh conditions endured during one of the coldest months of the year. Use #NationalBirdFeedingMonth to share social media.

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