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The pool registration and indemnification forms may be found at www.SilverlakeHOA.com. If you have already received your access card from the previous years or are not requesting additional cards, you are not required to submit an access card request form. If you are unable to print out the access card form and indemnification form please contact PCMI at 281-870-0585 or via e-mail at lcoffey@stes.com. You will be required to show photo identification when using the card at the pool facility. You may use any photo identification card or your driver’s license reflecting your local address to gain admittance.

Lifeguards will not permit access to anyone at the 2715 Southwyck Parkway Pool

facility without the proper access card and photo identification. **No Exceptions!**

Residents must be in good standing with the Silverlake Homeowner’s

Association, Inc., to use the community facilities.

Your community pool opens Saturday, May 5th for weekends only. The pool will open for regular weekday activity effective Tuesday, June 1st. Final swim day will be September 3rd. The pool will only be open when lifeguards are on duty.

HOURS OF OPERATION ASSCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

5/5/ - 5/27 WEEKENDS ONLYSaturdays ......................10a.m. to 8p.m.Sundays ........................11a.m. to 8p.m.

Memorial DayMonday, May 28th ........ 1p.m. to 8p.m.

6/1 - 8/26Mondays ................................ CLOSEDTuesdays-Fridays ...........10a.m. to 8p.m.Saturdays ......................10a.m. to 8p.m.Sundays ........................11a.m. to 8p.m.

9/1 - 9/2 WEEKENDS ONLYSaturdays ......................10a.m. to 8p.m.Sundays ........................11a.m. to 8p.m.

Labor Day(9/3) 10a.m. to 8p.m.

2012 Pool Notice

4th of July Picnicwill be held on

Saturday, June 30thMore details will be posted on the

Silverlake HOA websitehttp://www.silverlakehoa.com/and in the July HOA newsletter.

SPLASHPAD OPERATING HOURSThe Splashpad at 2715 Southwyck Parkway

will be operating 8am to 8 pm, 7 days a week, through October 1st, 2012.

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BRAZORIA COUNTY SHERIFF ....................281-331-9000POISON CONTROL .......................................281-654-1701CENTERPOINT ENERGY (GAS) ...................713-659-2111Report streetlights out ........................................713-207-2222 (street lights need 6 digit pole #) www.centerpointenergy.com/outageRELIANT ENERGY (ELECTRIC) ...................713-207-7777MUD #2 SEVERN TRENT ................................ 281-579-4500 MUD #3 & 6SiEnvironmental, LLC. ....................................... 832-490-1600BRAZORIA COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES (street and curb repairs) ..................................281-331-3197For street sign concerns ......................................281-756-1548WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................281-487-5000MOSQUITO CONTROL ..............281-331-6106 EXT. 1532EMERGENCY ................................................................. 911 (always use if life or property are at risk)NON-EMERGENCY .......................................281-331-9000ANIMAL CONTROL ......................................281-756-2265CALL BEFORE YOU DIG ..............................800-245-4545CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE...COMCAST ..713-341-1000

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event around instead? Here are some ideas for fun backyard games to try this summer with your family and friends. Just be sure to let your guests know the “active” theme ahead of time so they can dress accordingly and be prepared to move.

Host a miniature version of the Olympics. This can consist of things like wheelbarrow races, three legged races, running, water balloon tosses, and team relays. Have prizes for the teams.

Create an art contest using chalk. Have three judges and give out prizes for the most creative pieces of art. And maybe even to the adult with the most “artfully challenged” piece of “art.”

Play a classic game of “Kick the Can.” Make sure you have at least 3-4 people playing this game. One person is “it” and guards the “can.” (Can needs to be in an open space.) Other players hide while the “it” person counts to 20 and then goes to find the other players. Captured (tagged) players go to “jail.” Anyone not captured can kick the can, which sets all jailed players free. If the “it” person finds all players before the can is kicked, the “it” person wins the game.

Have a Hula-Hoop contest. Crank up the fun music, and see who can twirl the longest!

Create a canvas. Hang an old white sheet on your fence or clothesline and let the creativity flow while your guests create a beautiful work of art!

Send your guests on a scavenger hunt. There are many ways to get creative with this, including giving the hunt a theme to match your party, having guests find things in nature and draw pictures of what they find, or having your guests do something (ex: 10 jumping jacks) every time they find something on the list.

Slip and Slide! Give your party a water theme to beat the heat. Set up two identical slip and slides and see who slides the fastest and/or the farthest. Crown your champion.

Test out other games like horseshoes, washers, Bocce ball, four-square, hopscotch, whiffle-ball, or kick ball.

Here’s to a healthy and active summer ahead. Cheers!

By Sarah S. Jordan, MSThe 4th of July holiday is almost here, and along with it comes

good food, parties, and great times with family and friends. These things pretty much go hand in hand with summer.

Summer is a very common time for people to fall off the “health wagon,” but it doesn’t have to be that way. Eating right and getting enough activity can certainly be a challenge, especially when holidays and travel are involved. But the keys are: being consistent, making good choices, eating in moderation, and purposely finding ways to move more.

Here are some tips to make your summer a healthier one for your family and friends.

SMALL CHANGES = BIG RESULTSMaking small changes for your summer cookouts and potlucks

can equal big nutritional improvements. Traditional Summer Food A More Healthy AlternativeHot dogs Turkey dogsHamburger Turkey burgerPotato salad Fruit saladChips and high fat dip Assorted vegetables and hummusFried chicken Grilled chicken kabobs w/ veggiesPie Fresh pineappleSoda and sweet tea Iced tea with lemonUsing high-fat mayonnaise Use low-fat mayo or the kind

that has olive oil in it

HEALTHY RECIPE SWAPYou can even request that guests bring a healthy dish and

include the recipe along with the dish. After the event, the party host types up all of the recipes and emails them to party guests. Just like that - everyone is equipped with healthy things to try on their own!

GET MOVIN’!Instead of a party revolving solely around the food involved,

why not create a “buffet of games” and activity to center the

Tips for a Healthy Summer: Eat Smarter and Move More

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SilverlakeDear Brazoria MUD #3 Homeowner:The Brazoria County MUD #3 Board of Directors is

considering upgrading our recycle bins and we would like your feedback. For several years now Waste Management has offered a recycling program for our residents. The following website shows the list of acceptable materials and requested guidelines for recycling: http://www.wm.com/customer-service/residential-recycling-faq.jsp The list of acceptable materials has been expanded several times over the years. However, our recycling bins have not been upgraded to meet this growing list. Families who fully utilize the recycling program are likely to find their recycle bin full early in the week. Waste Management offers a much larger and sturdier recycle bin for residents. The bin is 96-gallons and has wheels and a lid. It will be able to hold 5X the volume of our current recycling bin and the lid will prevent lighter plastics and paper from blowing away on windy days. However, there are obvious disadvantages to this much larger container. Silverlake HOA deed restrictions require trash containers (including recycle bins) to be kept out-of-view on non-trash days. For residents with limited space in their garage, this could be a burden.

Brazoria County MUD #6 (west Silverlake & Silvercreek) upgraded to the larger recycling bins in November 2011. Response to the new recycle bins has generally been favorable. If our district votes in favor of the new recycle bins, every household will receive a new bin. Under special circumstances, residents will be allowed to continue using their small re-cycling bin, but they must receive permission from the Board of Directors. There is a $1 per month per household cost increase for the new recycle bins. There will not be an option for residents to opt out of the cost increase, even if they keep their smaller recycling bins.

We would like to hear your opinion! Please let us know if you would like to upgrade to the new recycle bin by going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bcmud3bins and logging your preference. You will also have the option to leave a comment. Your feedback will be reviewed and taken into consideration for the vote at the July meeting. Based on the outcome of the vote, additional information will follow in your next water bill.

Best Regards,Brazoria County M.U.D. #3 Board of Directors

Please Read Regarding Recycle Bins

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Summer Lawn Maintenance TipsLet’s face it, there’s nothing better looking than a long block full of freshly

manicured lawns. The Spring and Summer is when all of us get outdoors and really work hard to keep our homes looking great. So how do you get that curb appeal to have your home looking just as good as your neighbors?

According to Dummies.com, “Most grasses have a range of recommended mowing heights. Stay at the upper end of that range when the lawn is under stressful conditions, such as hot weather or drought.” Dummies.com has published a table of suggested mowing heights for different grass types. Since Silverlake is predominantly Bermuda and St. Augustine, the recommended heights are ¾ to 1 ½ inches and 1 ½ to 2 ½ inches respectively.

Another way to keep your lawn looking great is to put on the finishing touches of edging and trimming, it helps to keep your home looking great! Don’t forget to sweep up the grass clippings, remember you’ve worked hard on your lawn, why spoil its beauty by leaving the clippings in your driveway, on your sidewalk or in the street.

Finally, if you see some errant grass growing in the expansion joints of the driveway, the sidewalk or the gutter in front of your home, take a couple of minutes to remove it. It makes a big difference to the appearance of your home and your neighborhood. Once this has been all done, grab a cool glass of lemonade and pull up a chair. Relax in the sunshine and enjoy the view of your freshly manicured lawn!

Acceptable Curbside Recycling Items

PaperboardPaper Cardboard (e.g. Dairy & Juice Containers)

Office Paper / junk mailNewspapers / Phone Books

Plastic Bottles & Containers #1-7Glass Bottles & Jars

Aluminum Cans, Aluminum Foil and Pie Tins Tin or Steel Cans

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SilverlakeMOMS Club®

Ever feel Like You’re The OnlyPerson Dealing with the

Unique Issues that Mothers Face ?You are not alone! Come meet other mothers at the MOMS Club!

The MOMS Club is an international, non-profit organization with 1,800+ chapters in seven countries. We are just for you, the mother of today! Local chapters have monthly meetings with speakers and discussions, park play days, holiday family parties, outings for mothers and their children, and activity groups such as playgroups, arts and crafts, a monthly MOMS night out, and babysitting co-ops. We also do service projects that benefit children and mothers.

Mothers may bring their childrenwith them to our activities!

While many of our members are Stay at Home mothers,the MOMS Club is open to all mothers.

For more information contact:wcpearlandmomsclub@yahoo.com

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PEARLAND WESTSIDELIBRARY SUBSTATION

The Pearland Westside substation of Brazoria County Library is located at the Westside Event Center, 2150 Country Place Pkwy Pearland, TX 77584-2179. Phone (713) 436-8600.

HOURS FOR BOOK PICKUP AREMondays & Wednesdays ...............3:00 pm to 8:00 pmFridays ......................................... 10:00 am to 3:00 pmSaturdays ..................................... 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Books can be returned at the book drop(outside) 24/7

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July 4th Safety Tips for your Four-Legged

Family MembersThe fourth of July is fast approaching, this is the time to kick back

and bar-b-que with friends and family, hang out by the pool and watch fireworks. You will be sure to put some sunblock and insect repellent on the kiddos, but how do you go about protecting your four-legged family member?

The ASPCA has listed some important reminders to help keep Rover or Fluffy safe this during the summer season.

Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. They do have the potential to poison your pet. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or slip into a coma.

Do not use sunscreen or insect repellent on your pet that is not specifically labeled for use on animals. Insect repellent contains DEET which can lead to neurological problems. Ingestion of sunscreen can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea and excessive thirst and lethargy.

Keep your pets on their normal diets. It’s hard to resist those big eyes staring up at you; however there are some human foods out there that are potentially toxic to animals.

Do not put glow jewelry on your pets or allow them to play with it, this can cause excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation if your pet were to swallow it.

Keep citronella candles, insect coils and oils out of reach. Ingestion can produce stomach irritation and possibly central nervous system depression. The oils if inhaled can cause aspiration pneumonia.

NEVER use fireworks around pets! Exposure can result in severe burns or trauma to their face or paws.

On an additional note, the Silverlake Yahoo Group message board will inevitably contain numerous postings of dogs who’ve run off. Please remember fireworks and other loud noises are extremely distressing to your pets. If at all possible, please keep your dog inside the house during the festivities.

We are including some important numbers you may want to keep on hand, this is for information purposes only, the board does not endorse any of the following:

VCA Animal Emergency Hospital 10331 Gulf Freeway (713) 941-8460

Veterinary Emergency Referral Group 8921 Katy Freeway (713) 932-9589

Pearland Animal Control 2002 Old Alvin Rd. (281) 652-1970

Have a safe Fourth of July!

Saturday, July 14, 2012Silverlake Swimming Pool

The movie will start at approximately 8:30pm.There will be popcorn, sodas, and juice boxes for refreshments, or you can bring your own snacks!

Come on out and float in the pool or bring a chair and enjoy the movie!

Drive-In Movie Night

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Volunteer of the Year - Congratulations to our volunteer of the year, Angie Schmidt!  Thanks Angie for all of your hard work and dedication on behalf of Silvercrest Elementary.

School Supplies - The deadline to pre-order school supplies for the 2012-13 school year expired, but you can check our school website (www.pearlandisd.org/Silvercrest.cfm) later in the Summer to get a list of needed supplies.

Fundraising - Silvercrest PTA would like to thank the parents and community for their support of our events and fundraisers this year. We raised enough money to fund all of our programs, including PTA in the Park, Santa Night, bookfair book give-aways, Field Day, two guest fine art and entertainment programs at the school, yearbooks, student directories, and hospitality events.  We have enough remaining to fund $18,000 in additional innovative technology and classroom upgrades throughout the school.  Thank you!  

Please continue to collect your Box Tops for Education.  We will have another collection and contest in the Fall.  

Online Registration, Class Assignments & Skyward - The Skyward Family/Student Access portal will be updated through May 31st for this school year. There will be no updates and Skyward Family/Student Access portal will be unavailable from May 31st

through July 22.Skyward Family Access will re-open for Online Registration

on  July 23 thru August 15. For additional information and requirements, please visit the Pearland ISD Back to School Information page and your child’s campus website. http://www.pearlandisd.org/information.cfm?subpage=18999.

New student enrollment is August 6th-August 9th, 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.  August 7th is late night enrollment 5-7 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation is August 21st, 6-7 p.m.You can pick up your child’s class schedule/class assignment at

Silvercrest on August 22 (last names A-L) 3-7 p.m. and August 23rd (last names M-Z) 3-7 p.m.  All guardians must provide proof of residency (current utility bill).

Meet ‘n Greet your child’s teacher and school supply drop off is Friday, August 24th, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

If you have any Skyward Family/Student Access questions, please call 832-736-6966 and request to speak to a Student Data Team Member in the Technology Department or contact Olga Perez,  Manager, Student Information Systems,  Pearland Independent School District, at perezo@pearlandisd.org.

Silvercrest PTA website - For more information about Silvercrest Elementary PTA, please visit our website at www.silvercrestpta.org.

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