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2nd AnnualNational Night Out

Special thanks to Mike and Kelly Bouldin for putting together this year’s event. The turn out was much lower than last year, but I hope all who attended had a good time. We apologize for the late arrival of the Police & Fire representatives, but they have many other events to attend on this night and are unable to guaranty any specific time frame.

If anyone was unable to attend the event and would like to be involved in the Neighborhood Watch, please contact Mike Bouldin – [email protected]

Byron StephensHOA Resident Board Member

Meet Other RBC MomsSummer is almost over!!Don’t miss this opportunity to get your kids out of the house and meet other neighbors?

Simply sign up online with our new group:meetup.com/rbcmomsMeet other stay-at-home moms, working moms, moms in your school district, moms

of newborns, moms with older kids out for the summer. You just have to check out the website, or go directly to the group, meetup.com/rbcmoms for more information.

Don’t forget to join us for our monthly First Friday Preschool Play Date. This event takes place on the first Friday of each month from 10 am-noon at Olsen Meadows Park located at 4200 Brushy Creek Road. The park has two playscapes, swings and is well shaded. You can RSVP at meetup.com. The HOA will be providing a small snack and juice for the kids. Be sure to bring your pool key card if you want to use the pool. (See rbc.goodwintx.com if you need to request one). In the event of bad weather the play date will be moved to the following Friday.

HOA NOTICE

ROOF REPLACEMENTAll shingle color and style changes

must be approved by the HOA Architectural Committee prior to installation.

ARC request forms are available at:rbc.goodwintx.comRBC HOABoard of Directors

Social Committee

wants YOU to be involved!Do you have a passion you want to

share with your neighbors? Need an outlet to get involved? Would you like the chance to meet other residents? Join the Social Committee! We will have regular monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month from 7 pm - 9 pm. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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BOARd & MANAgEMENTRBC PROPERTY MANAgER Randy Vogel .................................................... 512-502-7506 ...........................................Randy.Vogel@Goodwintx.com

RANCH AT BRUSHY CREEk HOA BOARdChristy Pardee ....................................................... PresidentByron Stephens ......................................................SecretaryBlake Contine ....................................................... TreasurerRob Spooner ..................................Advisory Board Member

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:Architectural Committee Christy Pardee......................... [email protected]

Landscape Committee Byron Stephens [email protected]

Public Relations Committee Lolita Amazeen [email protected]

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Neighborhood Watch Mike Bouldin [email protected]

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Submitted by Kelly ButcherSchool has just begun and you probably

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SOME GENERAL SYSTEMS TO HAVE IN PLACE INCLUDE:• Calendar• Incoming papers • Homework

A large wall calendar with room enough to write each family member’s activities is a must. Display the calendar in a location easily accessed by all family members. If you track your calendar electronically, have a centrally located computer with easy access for all family members. Assign a color to each family member and color-code activities.

Papers consisting of incoming mail, school papers, both school work and items that require a response, and activity-related items (schedules, release forms, etc) are always an issue. Set up an action file system for handling the incoming paperwork such as a desktop hanging file organizer with files for each child or school. Teach your children to get into the habit of putting important papers or papers requiring a signature in a folder marked with “Mom” or “Dad”. After you have signed the paper, either place the paper in a folder

to return to school or have your child put directly into their backpack. Also set up an archival system for the treasured school work that you want to save.

Fitting homework into our busy schedules is often difficult. Designate an area for your children to complete their work. For younger students, the kitchen table is probably where most of the homework is completed, so make sure all of the necessary supplies are available, so there is no excuse not to get started. I recommend using lidded plastic shoe-box size containers to hold markers, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, etc. Label the containers for ease in cleaning up. For older students who may complete their homework at a desk in their bedroom, ensure they have the necessary

supplies available as well. A well-lit, clutter-free area away from distractions will help them stay focused on their work.

Establish a set time for homework to be completed. It may not be the same time every afternoon or evening based on after school activities. Look at the week ahead on Sunday evening and map out with your child the time they should complete their homework for each day based on that day’s activities and mark it on the calendar.Most importantly, help your child get into the habit of packing their backpack before they go to bed. That way during the morning rush, important papers and items needed for school will not be forgotten at home.Remember that developing new habits requires consistency and

time. Begin setting up and implementing new systems as soon as possible and this school year will be off to a great start!

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