Volunteer Recognition

5 Volunteers of the Month

100+ Hour Club Members

Field Day Results

Homeroom Winners Grade 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 1st Donnelly Luna Knapp 2nd Klein Rayburn LaQuey 3rd Mason Nored Pesek 4th Hufnall Nelson Nady 5th Box Searle Sutton         Individual Winners   1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 1st grade Girls Kaitlyn B. Kalee Sue G. Alexis R.   Boys Zachary E. Brandon R. Cameron R. 2nd Grade Girls Kimberly W. Kelly M. Nikole P.   Boys Blaine B. Alek Z. Ryan W. 3rd Grade Girls Samantha H. Danna N. Danielle D.   Boys Ben S. Tyler W. Christian F. 4th Grade Girls Shelby N. Rachel W. Joanne S.   Boys Andrew F. & Carson B. Mikey S. Sumeet A. 5th Grade Girls Siobhan H. Christine C. Erin M.   Boys John S. Grant S. Max M.

2006-2007 Texas PTA Life Memberships

Congratulations to Kevin David, Stacey Brandt, and Melissa Nixon, the Creech PTA's newest Texas PTA Life Members.  Mr. David is Creech's Assistant Principal.  Mrs. Brandt is our current PTA President, and Mrs. Nixon is the PTA's Homeroom Coordinator and next year's PTA President. These honorees were recognized at the Creech Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

Chili Cook-off Winner

Congratulations to Melissa Nixon, whose delicious chili recipe beat out 11 other pots of chili at the annual Chili Cook-off in February.  Yum!  The recipe is posted below: Jammin' Texas Chili  by Melissa Nixon Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 stalks celery, finely diced 2 large onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 dash Worchestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups dark beer 2 (16 oz) cans chili beans, drained 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained 2 Tbsp ground cumin 1/4 cup chili powder 2 tsp coriander 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 Tbsp sugar (if needed to cut the spice) Directions In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown.  Drain. In a large pot over medium heat, cook celery, onions and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent.  Stir in beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beer, chili beans, kidney beans, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, and Worchestershire sauce.  Simmer over low heat for 3 hours or until flavors are well-blended.

Creech Kindergarten Teacher Wins Award!

Cindy Williams, one of Creech's kindergarten teachers, was recently named a Devon Energy Teacher of the Game at a Houston Rockets basketball game. The Houston Rockets and Devon Energy acknowledge that America’s future depends on teachers educating our children, and applaud the exceptional teachers in the Houston area at the forefront of our school successes. Teacher of the Game will recognize exemplary PK-12th grade teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty, as well as inspire their students to succeed in life and in school. (Portions of story taken from http://aol.nba.com/rockets/community/Devon_Energy_presents_Teacher_-205330-34.html) Below:  Creech Kindergarten teacher Cindy Williams is named teacher of the game on the "jumbotron" at the February 15 Houston Rockets basketball game.

Creech Variety Show Finalists

3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Melissa M Sara K John S Melissa B, Sarah H, Brandon L Shelby N Natalie B, Megan B, Siobhan H, Marissa K Keara A Andrew N Adrianna F Meryl W LeeBeth L Giovanna S Ethan V Akanksha K Jinni K Christina H Emilie P Aakash B   Valente E, Roman G, Chris P Nina B, Siobhan H, Kennedy I, Ivy L, Madison R, Erin W Creech Music Teacher Wins Award! (From the Houston Chronicle) Five Houston-area educators this week received the first Fidelity Investments ''Inspire the Future" awards, which honor individuals who dedicate themselves to the advancement of youth-music programs. In a special ceremony at Monday night's Houston Symphony Salute to Educators concert, awards went to: Joan Lisman of Sue Creech Elementary in Katy ISD, who won the "Outstanding Classroom Music Education" award. Lisman is a teacher and composer who has written 90 original solo works, eight Broadway-style musicals for her elementary students and a secondary-level tone poem.  (Read more...) Below:  Joan Lisman (center) with Creech Principal Patricia Paetow (left) and Katy ISD School Board Trustee (and former Creech PTA President) Rebecca Fox (right).

Creech Named Top Texas School
(From Katy ISD website) Ten Katy ISD schools were among an elite group of public schools across the state to be named to Texas Monthly's "Best Public Schools" list.  A total of 574 elementary, junior high, and high schools were publised on the list in the magazine's December 2006 issue. Four elementary, four junior high and two high schools in Katy ISD made the list.  Elementaries include Creech, Pattison, Williams and Winborn Elementary schools.  (Read more...) Right:  The December issue of Texas Monthly.
Yearbook Cover Design Contest
The winner of the 2006-2007 yearbook cover design contest is 5th grader Lucila B.  Congratulations to Lucila for her beautiful design which will become the cover of this year's yearbook.  She also has won a free yearbook for her work.  The Creech PTA thanks all of the design contest finalists for their amazing entries! Right:  Lucida's beautiful artwork!
Creech Reflections Results
Visual Arts		Photography		Literature
Award of Excellence		Award of Excellence		Award of Excellence
primary--Giannina I.		primary--Olivia W.		primary--Reshmi S.
intermediate--Kate G.		intermediate--Carson B.		intermediate--Nicole T.
Award of Merit		Award of Merit		Award of Merit
primary--Jessica M.		primary--Ashley C.		primary--Audrey L.
intermediate--Meryl W.		intermediate--Carson B.		intermediate--Sadid K.
Honorable Mention--Primary		Honorable Mention--Primary		Honorable Mention--Primary
Madeleine B.		Bryn H.		Sydney W.
Madeline K.		Dylan G.		Elizabeth W. (2)
Natalie B.				Madison T.
Karolina M.				Aditya S.
Hrishikesh S.
Chase K.
Honorable Mention--Intermediate		Honorable Mention--Intermediate		Honorable Mention--Intermediate
Nicole T.		Samantha P.		Akanksha K.
Daniel S.		James W.		Sara K.
Sadid K.		Nina B.		Caroline W.
Sophie B. (2)		Sadid K.		Meryl W.
		Julia N.		Carson B.
		Music
		Award of Excellence
		Alyssa W.
		Award of Merit
		Alyssa W.

Children's Book Debut by Creech Librarian, Pat Miller

Substitute Groundhog

by Pat Miller

Substitute Groundhog will make its debut at our Fall Book Fair.  It is written by our Creech Librarian, Pat Miller, and has been named a Junior Library Guild book for January 2007.  Groundhog gets sick just before Groundhog Day and can't do his job.  He auditions for a substitute.  Get your own autographed copy to find out how a visiting armadillo from Texas saves the day!

The Creech PTA congratulates Mrs. Miller on her publishing success!!!