Bang ES Basketball League

Bang ES has started the third year of its basketball league program (BBL). The program, spearheaded by Bang behavior specialist Rodney Garcia, was designed as an outlet for at-risk students who may have never participated in organized sports. Practices and games are staffed entirely by volunteers.

Many other sports programs for elementary-age children typically cost more than $100. Participants in the BBL pay only $15 to cover the cost of a uniform. Bang ES staff members can donate money to the program and, in return, earn jean passes or raffle tickets. Additionally, BBL team members spend time giving back to the community by holding fundraisers, such as car washes. The money from staff donations and fundraisers goes toward game snacks and to purchase uniforms for students who cannot afford the entry fee.

Games are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, November through February. A complete schedule can be found on the district website. Games are open to the community at no charge. For more information, contact Rodney Garcia at 281-517-2983. You can also follow the BBL's Twitter feed, @BangBasketball.

Participation in the BBL program is used as an incentive for maintaining good grades and behavior.

  

The BBL coaches are volunteers from Bang staff (L-R): Gennie Ray, Brock Singleton, Rodney Garcia and Rick Mace.  

Lieder After-School Clubs

Lieder third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students participate in the Fit Girls after-school club on Oct. 7.

In order to provide a fun and free outlet for the Leopard students, the staff at Lieder ES launched after-school clubs for third- through fifth-grade students on Oct. 7.

The after-school clubs, which are held each Tuesday for an hour after school, served 222 students the first week.

“The after-school clubs were fantastic,” said principal Dr. Karen Stockton. “This has been a goal of ours to provide a service for the kids and their parents. Many of the parents work after school and it’s tough for them to get them involved. Our staff response was unbelievable.”

Twenty-nine Lieder staff members volunteered their time to get students plugged into various clubs, including Fit Girls, sports, Legos, knitting, science, art, games, computers and crafts.

“The teachers might have gotten more enjoyment out of it than the kids,” Stockton said. “The excitement and enthusiasm from our staff truly made it happen.”

Several students joined the knitting after-school club at Lieder.    

A total of 222 students signed up and participated in the launch of Lieder after-school clubs.

Lieder principal Dr. Karen Stockton participates with students in the Lego club. 

Trending 7

Trending 7 is a seventh-grade social event that includes scavenger hunts, zombie mazes and a Velcro wall. Students can pre-register or pay at the door. The next Trending 7 will be on Sept. 19 at Salyards MS. For more information or to pre-register, send an email to communityprograms@cfisd.net.

Community Programs

The Community Programs department was established in 2010. The purpose of the department is to provide services to the community, while generating revenue to reinvest back into the district. Here are a few upcoming programs and events:

Enrollment is currently open for CFISD’s before- and after-school care program Club Rewind held at all elementary and middle school campuses. Registration Forms are available online. If you have any questions, send an email to clubrewind@cfisd.net.

Pajama Jam is an evening of fun for your kids while you enjoy a well-deserved parent’s night out. These evenings are themed and include dinner (pizza, cookies and juice), gym activities, art projects and more. The next Pajama Jam will be on Sept. 12 at Aragon MS. Go to the Pajama Jam website to sign up.

Trending 7 is a seventh-grade social event that includes scavenger hunts, zombie mazes and a Velcro wall. Students can pre-register or pay at the door. The next Trending 7 will be on Sept. 19 at Salyards MS. For more information or to pre-register, send an email to communityprograms@cfisd.net.