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Jacob Green Celebrity Golf Classic

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Jacob Green Celebrity Golf Classic
Start Date: 29-Mar-10 10:00 AM
End Time: 29-Mar-10 5:00 PM
Event Details:

The 12^th Annual Jacob Green Celebrity Golf Classic will be held on March 29, 2010 at The Club at Falcon Point in Katy, Texas. Yellowstone Academy is most grateful to be one of the two beneficiaries of this year’s event.

Mr. Green was a college All-American football player at Texas A & M and a former All-Pro defensive end with the Seattle Seahawks. He has a heart for kids, particularly those in need.

To find out more about the golf tournament or to volunteer at the event, please call Jessica at 832-563-0577 or Anna at 832-605-3060.

Family Game Night

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Family Game Night
Start Date: 29-Apr-10 6:30 PM
End Time: 29-Apr-10 8:30 PM

Yellowstone Academy Golf Tournament

Mon, 10 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Yellowstone Academy Golf Tournament
Start Date: 10-May-10 0:00 AM
End Time: 10-May-10 12:00 PM
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5th Grade Graduation

Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

5th Grade Graduation
Start Date: 26-May-10 0:00 AM
End Time: 26-May-10 12:00 PM
Location: Yellowstone Academy, Houston, TX 77004

Yellowstone Academy

3000 Trulley

Houston, TX 77004

End of School Party

Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:00 GMT

End of School Party
Start Date: 27-May-10 0:00 AM
End Time: 27-May-10 12:00 PM
Location: Yellowstone Academy, Houston, TX 77004

Yellowstone Academy

3000 Trulley

Houston, TX 77004

Yellowstone Academy Breakfast

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Yellowstone Academy Breakfast
Start Date: 20-Oct-10 7:30 AM
End Time: 20-Oct-10 8:30 AM
Location: Westin Galleria

Westin Galleria

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From the Chairman

Brittany Linkenhoger — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:45:00 GMT

Dear Friends of Yellowstone

Excellence matters. As anyone even vaguely familiar with Yellowstone Academy knows, we are blessed with a marvelous staff and teachers whose positive impact on our students is nothing short of remarkable. They are not only skilled at their respective positions; they share a unique passion for educating the whole child: body, mind and spirit. At Yellowstone we have developed an unmistakable culture of excellence – we like to do things well. This attitude of excellence, particularly after another successful annual breakfast, has made Yellowstone Academy “the talk of the town.”

As a school completely funded by private donors (individuals, foundations, businesses, and churches), we insist on excellence because we are stewards of the assets entrusted to us, and because we must model excellence for our students. This “continuous improvement culture” is set at the top from an outstanding group of directors with whom I have the great privilege of serving.

Our board meets regularly to review financials, develop budgets, drive development initiatives, evaluate and develop our leaders, review organizational structure, explore in-kind contributions, manage costs, recruit new board leadership, build community alliances and so on. Most strong non-profit boards do these things, but our board does so much more. This group of individuals goes the extra mile:

· They read to our students

· They volunteer in the classroom

· They invite guests to tour our school

· They sponsor students to attend summer camp

· They provide pro bono legal work

· They organize groups to work school service days

· They volunteer as chaperones on field trips

· They mentor and coach staff and teachers

· They shepherd students, including them in

I don’t know of another board so deeply involved in the mission of its organization. This is a seasoned and faithful board, and a board that serves. They are individually and corporately committed to excellence and to providing a plan to sustain Yellowstone for decades to come. So, on behalf of this board, thank you for extending the reputation of Yellowstone Academy as a place of excellence. We are grateful for your generosity, your hours of volunteering, and your prayers. You have given hope to 288 exceptional students and are paving the way for hundreds more to come.

Les Csorba, Board Chairman

19-Nov-09 4:45 PM

Extended Day Program Required for all 5th & 6th Graders

Brittany Linkenhoger — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

The traditional Yellowstone after school program has been restructured as the new Extended Day Program, requiring attendance of all 5th and 6th grade students and allowing voluntary enrollment of their siblings. This transition has grown the program to approximately 150 students. As part of this new program, students will continue to receive much-needed tutoring and academic assistance in addition to elective courses such as music, drama and sign language. For the 2009-2010 school year, the Boy Scout program has also returned as an element of the Extended Day Program. With this structured extension of the school day, Yellowstone hopes to strongly reinforce academics, while addressing students’ additional enrichment needs.

19-Nov-09 4:00 PM

Physical Education Program Enhances Fitness, Cooperation

Brittany Linkenhoger — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

A new school year has brought a new mascot: the Yellowstone Lions. Each morning thirty-one 6th graders dress for gym in their Lions t-shirts and “discover muscles they didn’t even know they had.” The emphasis for 6th grade P.E. is on cooperative games and activities that encourage problem-solving strategies and communication, as well as continued development of team sports skills and quality sportsmanship.

For the remainder of the day, the Jack S. Blanton Center hums with activity as students come in to warm up, play games and develop soccer-ball handling skills before Friday’s game of “Sideline Soccer.” Fine motor skills are addressed as well as shoe-tying lessons on the fail-proof double knot!

Physical activity for all grade levels encourages teamwork and builds cooperation and coordination skills, whether the task at hand is balloon catching and bean bag tossing, or more sophisticated games. Even the youngest Yellowstone students get moving with activities designed to get heart rates up and minds alert for learning.

19-Nov-09 4:00 PM

Annual Breakfast Draws Record Crowd

Brittany Linkenhoger — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Nearly 900 friends and supporters of Yellowstone Academy attended the 2009 fundraising breakfast at the Westin Galleria on Wednesday, October 7. This annual event supports the ongoing work of the Academy and its students.

Underwritten by Ginny and Ron Nixon, Carol and Frank Gruen, the Todd Brock Family Foundation, Midway Foundation, and Avalon Advisors, the breakfast raised significant funds in spite of a challenging economy, and introduced over 200 new individuals to Yellowstone.

Yellowstone Board Chairman Les Csorba welcomed guests and introduced Yellowstone Academy Boy Scout Troop #255, who led the pledge to the American flag. Dr. Jim Jackson, Senior Pastor of Chapelwood United Methodist offered the invocation. The Yellowstone Academy Singers, led by Kiana Day and accompanied by Rev. Russell Thompson of City of Refuge Church, entertained guests with a medley of songs including “This Little Light of Mine,” “Lean on Me,” and “Oh Happy Day.”

Featured speakers for the event were Yellowstone Academy Advisory Board Member Charlie Ward, and Yellowstone Executive Director Kim Hansen and Director of Education Diane Van Zandt. Ward, a Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA basketball player, spoke of his involvement at Yellowstone and his appreciation for the school’s mission. A familiar face at Yellowstone, Ward has hosted Yellowstone students at his summer basketball camp. Hansen and Van Zandt spoke of the many challenges faced by Yellowstone students, and the importance of Yellowstone Academy in helping them break the cycle of poverty and build lives of achievement and success.

The event concluded with a rousing rendition of “I Believe I Can Fly” by Russell Thompson and the Yellowstone Academy Singers and a heartfelt thanks to all in attendance from Yellowstone founder David Lumpkins. Yellowstone offers special thanks to the talented event committee chaired by Claudia and Brad Freels: Sarah Barrasa, Pat Berry, Kiana Day, Dana Harms, Callie Holland, Pam Jesse, Cynthia Liveris, Kristi Lumpkins, Sandra Porter, Carla Reyna, Cheryl Simmons, Kim Strange, Shana Wood and Julie Wilhite.

19-Nov-09 4:00 PM

Meet Lana Terry

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:55:15 GMT

Lana Terry is a 6th grade Social Studies teacher who also coaches Pre K-6th grade physical education. Prior to joining Yellowstone, Lana was the JUMP director at Second Baptist Church of Houston. She graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood-Grade 4. "I am thrilled to be called to the ministry that Yellowstone Academy represents," says Lana.

Yellowstone Academy believes:

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:10 GMT

At Yellowstone Academy we believe each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

Christmas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:31 GMT

All credit card donations must be made before 9:00 p.m. on December 31st in order to receive year-end credit. Thank you so much for your support!

Meet Katie Tewart

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:38:01 GMT

Katie Tewart teaches 6th grade Mathematics, Science, and Bible. This is her second year at Yellowstone Academy after teaching 4th grade last year. She was a high school Geometry teacher in Katy ISD for three years prior to coming to Yellowstone. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Religion from the University of Southern Mississippi where she played on the varsity soccer team.

Meet Alette Patterson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:34:58 GMT

Alette Patterson joins Yellowstone Academy as 6th grade Language Arts, Science, and Bible teacher. She is a graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Alette is a member of Mount Corinth Baptist Church where she enjoys using her gift of dance in praise and worship. Alette says, "I am excited about joining the Yellowstone family

Tour on Tuesday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:57:20 GMT

Beginning on Tuesday, March 2, lunch and school tours will be offered from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

Membership

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:59:05 GMT

The Yellowstone Academy Guild welcomes all who would like to join us in our efforts to support Yellowstone Academy. Our Guild year runs from June 1 to May 31, but there is still time to join! Levels of membership are:

Friend- $35
Patron-$50
Silver-$150
Gold - $500
Life Membership - $1,500

At Yellowstone Academy Our Mission is...

At Yellowstone Academy, we strive to foster the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of children according to their ability and with respect for their individual differences. Teachers provide a safe, secure environment of trust in which each child can learn. At Yellowstone Academy, we believe that PK and elementary aged children learn best through child-centered, hands-on experiences, using a creative, center-based curriculum to accommodate a variety of different learning styles. Our staff also endorses family involvement because we believe it is critical to a student’s academic success. Yellowstone Academy is committed to continuous improvement as our school enables students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners in today’s society.

Yellowstone Academy Guild

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:46:34 GMT

Founded in 2003, the purpose of the Yellowstone Academy Guild is to support students, faculty and families of Yellowstone Academy with funds from annual membership dues and a spring luncheon. The Guild provides volunteers and funds for special projects at the request of Yellowstone Academy. The Guild also plans and purchases supplies for classroom parties and hosts teacher luncheons four times per year. Yellowstone Academy Guild Officers 2009-2010 Lesha Elsenbrook - President 713-935-0717 Tonja Goodwine - Secretary/Database 713-782-2344 Collier Blades - Treasurer 713-840-9418 Carol Coddou - Teacher Appreciation 713-781-1360 Sharon Dunn - Teacher Appreciation 713-463-8157 Hilary Purcell- Needlepoint Chairman 713-465-4804 Ginger Niemann - Spring Luncheon 713-461-5545 Stacy Wilkirson - Spring Luncheon 713-464-7776 Lisa Ammerman - Classroom Party Chairmen ...

Guild Luncheon

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:58:12 GMT

2010 Annual Guild Luncheon

“Butterfly Bouquets”

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Hilton Americas-Houston

1600 Lamar- Grand Ballroom

10:30 a.m.

Needlepoint Silent Auction

Raffle

11:30 a.m.

Luncheon Seating

Featured Speaker

Jeannette Clift George

Founder and Artistic Director- A. D. Players

Mistress of Ceremonies

Lisa Malosky

Featuring performances by the Yellowstone Academy Choir

See attached form for table or ticket sales:

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**Home Page - In-Kind Giving

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:07:18 GMT

In-Kind Giving

Thank you Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
for collecting over 300 towels, which has allowed our older students to dress out for P.E. and shower before returning to class.

In-kind Donations
Yellowstone Academy relies on in-kind donations to help the school keep its costs down. See our wish list .

Sponsor a Classroom Today!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:54:08 GMT

Corporations, foundations, organizations, and individuals are invited to help underwrite the cost of a classroom, providing the funds needed for uniforms, two meals/day, and transportation to and from school for 16 students. Classroom sponsors will receive permanent on-site recognition and will be invited to attend various classroom and school-related events. For more information on this program and its funding requirements, please contact Kristy Liedtke in the development office (713) 741-8000 x. 302.

Take a Tour on Tuesday

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:56:42 GMT

Beginning on Tuesday, March 2, lunch and school tours will be offered from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. You needn’t sign up in advance. Just grab some friends, co-workers, church members, or neighbors and enjoy a box lunch with our students in the cafetorium and a guided tour of the school with a staff member. You may come to the cafetorium any time within the two hour time-frame and stay for as brief or as long a time as you’d like. We are hoping that this new endeavor will allow our current supporters to introduce Yellowstone to their circle of friends and associates. Let’s not keep the wonderful work going on at Yellowstone a secret! Come one, come all!

Hope to see you on a first Tuesday!

Golf Tournament

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:38:31 GMT

Students' Gallery

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:31:51 GMT

Photography

In the Extended Day program, Yellowstone Academy students took a photography class taught by Chris Bailey. At the conclusion of the course, our students applied the skills they learned to produce these great photos.

Meet Yellowstone Academy

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:07:10 GMT

Meet Terry Lana

Terry is a 6th grade Social Studies teacher who also coaches Pre K-6th grade physical education. Prior to joining Yellowstone, Lana was the JUMP director at Second Baptist Church of Houston. She graduated from West Texas A&M University with a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood-Grade 4. "I am thrilled to be called to the ministry that Yellowstone Academy represents," says Lana.

Meet Katie Tewart

Meet Alette Patterson

**Home Page - Sponsorships

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:16:36 GMT

Sponsorships

Sponsor A Child
Individuals, families, and other groups can help to underwrite the cost of our students' education.

Sponsor A Classroom
Corporations, foundations, organizations, or individuals may underwrite the cost of a classroom.

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