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them in the article on page 8.

When does the place you live

Would your financial advisor approve of your investment

become your home?

in Sienna? Reading the article Sienna Plantation: A Good

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Investment? confirmed what I already felt. Please read and see what you think.

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New FBISD Schools Coming to Sienna

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Sienna Plantation: A Good Investment?

To Oliver Wendell Holmes, home is where we love, the place where our feet may leave but not our hearts. Maya Angelou said home is the safe place that we can go as we are and not be questioned. For Rachel Ray, good food and a warm kitchen turns a house into a home.

What made you decide to make Sienna Plantation your home?

Your reasons are probably as varied as each of the residents who purchased homes in Sienna in 2014. According to John Burns Real Estate Consulting, sales were down 19% from 445 in 2013 to 359 in 2014.. Whatever your reason, you made a great decision.

Sienna is home to eleven places of worship that own land or meet a Sienna Plantation Property Owner Association member’s buildings. Anouchka Manga Calligure and her husband Greg found a church home at the Sienna Campus of Houston’s First. Learn more about the unexpected turn their lives took and how their church family supported

The Home Issue

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Your home is often your biggest financial investment.

Being part of the acclaimed Fort Bend Independent School District is the reason many families choose to live here.

All Sienna Plantation-based FBISD schools achieved an accountability rating of Met Standard, the highest of three ratings set by the Texas Education Agency.

To accommodate continued growth, the Board plans to open another elementary and middle school in 2017. Stay tuned to updates from Sienna Plantation Residential Association Inc. (SPRAI) on how Sienna South growth will be incorporated into the community.

If you’re new here, welcome! If you’ve lived here for awhile, glad you’ve stayed.

Live happy,

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Community Profile

Get Your Vegetable Garden Growing

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Get your Vegetable Garden Growing Seasoned gardeners, as well as beginning gardeners who might be considering starting a vegetable garden, are invited to attend the next program in Sienna Branch Library’s “Bountiful Gardens Series.” The program “Get Your Vegetable Garden Growing” will take place on

Saturday, March 7, beginning at 10:30 am, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.

Fort Bend County Master Gardener and Certified Vegetable Specialist Joe Vinson will provide an overview of spring vegetable gardening. Before the vegetables can appear, preparations must be made. Learn how to plan the lay-out of your garden for optimal sun, shade, and drainage.

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Get tips on preparing your garden with soil amendments, and consult planting schedules for prime planting dates.

Vinson will discuss vegetable varieties that grow well in this area, as well as places to buy plants, seeds, and other gardening necessities. There will also be a brief discussion of rainwater-harvesting.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Sienna Branch Library at (281) 238-2900 or the Fort Bend County library system’s Public Information Office at (281) 633-4734.

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Fort Bend County Libraries will have a program on “Feral-Hog Management Strategies” on Friday, March 6, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.

Mark Tyson, Extension Associate with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will talk about feral-hog behavior, the impact of feral hogs on the environment, laws and regulations for hunting feral hogs, and strategies for minimizing their damage. Learn about the biological and external factors that influence feral-hog behavior, their population dynamics, and disease and safety concerns associated with the animals.

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Dr. Thomas Murphy is Assistant Dean, Medical School, UT Health and Chief Medical Officer UT Physician community based clinics. For information or to schedule an appointment with a doctor at UT Physicians Sienna Village call (713) 486-1200 or visit UTPhysicians.com.

“Increased awareness of these topics will enable attendees to make informed decisions on damage-abatement activities,” said Tyson. “Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of feral-hog behavior and legal management-techniques.”

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Sienna Branch Library at (281) 238-2900 or the library system’s Public Information Office at (281) 633-4734.

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New FBISD Schools Coming to Sienna Jan Schiff Elementary receives Mathematics Distinction For 2014 Texas Education Agency state accountability, campuses are rated as Met Standard, Improvement Required, or Not Rated. The rating, Met Alternative Standard, is assigned to charters and alternative education campuses evaluated under alternative education accountability (AEA) provisions.

Campuses that receive a rating of Met Standard are eligible for seven distinction designations: Academic Achievement in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Academic Achievement in Science, Academic Achievement in Social Studies, Top 25%: Student Progress, Top 25%: Closing Performance Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness.

For the 2013-14 TEA School Report Card, Jan Schiff Elementary School, received a Top 25% Student Progress in Mathematics Distinction.

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt a comprehensive District-wide Feeder Pattern and Boundary Plan on January 26, 2015. The action came two years after the FBISD Board of Trustees began an aggressive effort to plan for the District’s future, beginning with a Jacobs Engineering study that assessed the condition and capacity of all FBISD facilities. The Board approved a Facilities Master Plan in April of 2014, and then created policy in August to guide the establishment of attendance boundaries.

The approved changes will go into effect during the 2015-2016 school year for students in elementary and middle schools. A resolution passed by the Board will allow most students entering grades five and eight to stay at their current campuses if they choose, though they will not be eligible for transportation.

Students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 will remain at their current campuses until they graduate. Students who are entering grade nine and have older siblings in grades 10-12 will be able to attend the same school as their sibling, with transportation provided until their older sibling graduates.

Beginning in 2015-2016, two high school academies, the Global Studies Academy, currently at Clements High School, and the International Business and Marketing Academy, currently at Bush High School, will be relocated to Travis High School, which has more space to house the academic programs.

Academy students entering grades 10-12 will complete their programs at their current campuses, while incoming ninth-graders will begin their academy studies at Travis High School. Engineering will remain at Elkins High School.

One hundred percent (100%) of students attending Scanlan Oaks, Schiff and Sienna Crossing elementary schools will attend Baines Middle School then Ridge Point High School.

Elementary School No. 48 and Middle School No. 15 are scheduled to open in Sienna Fall 2017. One hundred percent (100%) of students attending Heritage Rose Elementary and ES No. 48 will attend MS No. 15 then Ridge Point High School.

“The board’s action marks the first time Fort Bend ISD has taken comprehensive measures to address growth district wide,” said FBISD Superintendent Charles Dupre.

“By proactively handling growth, we are now poised to continue on with the district’s mission.”

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A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Fort Bend, Texas’ fastest growing large county, mirrors the nation in its ever-increasing diversity.

People from all walks and stages of life are choosing to live, work and grow their families in communities like Sienna Plantation.

But fast paced, busy lives often leave little time or opportunity for making connections that bind hearts and lives or feed the soul. Residents from Missouri City to Pearland are making an unexpected discovery that is doing just that and more.

They are finding life purpose, friends and an extended family at the Sienna Campus of Houston’s First Baptist Church.

Sienna Campus of Houston’s First

Ruth Bates and her husband John were members 8

meal delivery to the family. “We received so much food, I had to tell her to stop the delivery,” she said. Susan Barrett organized transportation to the Med Center for additional treatment and doctor visits after Greg had to return to work. “I never missed one appointment last year,” said Anouchka. Even the Children’s Ministry wrote words of encouragement, which she kept and framed.

of Grace Church when it merged with Houston’s First Baptist in Sienna Plantation on Easter Sunday in 2013. Ruth retired from the apparel manufacturing industry a decade ago and put her energies into ministry. Now empty nesters, she and John continue to serve in the children’s ministry alongside their son and daughters. Ruth is a greeter on the Welcome Team and helps the women’s ministry director coordinate Bible studies, which she also attends each week in the morning and during the evening.

“I don’t think I’d be where I am today without the church body,” said Anouchka. “I’ve “It’s a great place to meet other women,” said Ruth. “We have dinner together, mingle never seen anything like the outpouring of love we received.” and get to know each other. People she used to see only at church she now calls friends.

Now on her feet again, Anouchka is giving back. She has participated in missions proj“When the kids leave home, it just becomes more of a challenge to make new friends,” ects sponsored by the church and has worked with youth and children in Vacation she said.

Bible School. She’s also attending a Life Bible study on Sunday morning and is part of One of Ruth’s greatest joys is sharing her experience with younger generations. “So a women’s Bible study. many women my age have a heart for mentoring young women — in an unofficial Doctors have given Anouchka the all clear. Her tumor has shrunk away and now she capacity,” she said. The group of women at the Sienna Campus is diverse, so there are is walking, running, and “doing fantastic,” she said. “The Lord has been so great — and many opportunities to interact closely with women of all ages and cultures. my church ‘has my back.’”

“Heaven will be made up of every tribe, tongue and nation,” said Jeff Rees, pastor of Church members at the Sienna Campus not only take care of their own, but are also the Sienna Campus of Houston’s First. “The church should reflect that same diversity.” driven by the biblical exhortation to care for the poor, orphans, widows and prisoners.

Pastor Rees has seen the church grow in size and in the number of different nationaliSheena and Sajan Abraham had visited many great churches but felt drawn to the focus ties and ages represented since Grace Church, where he was also the pastor, partnered on missions at Houston’s First. Sheena works on the staff of Second Mile, an organizawith Houston’s First. “With attendance now around 150 in worship each Sunday, we tion that meets the physical needs of the disenfranchised in Fort Bend County. Before are three times larger than we were two years ago,” he said. “Families with young chiljoining Houston’s First, she had spoken to the congregation about tangible ways they dren, empty nesters and individuals representing more than ten countries are part of could help the needy, and they responded generously. our fellowship.”

“The church has done a Cupboard/Closet Clean Out for the past few years benefiting Second Mile,” said Sheena. “Members collect much needed food, school supplies, Christmas toys and other items to stock the shelves.” Sienna Campus members also helped to distribute 10,000 pounds of produce to the organization and another church partner location last year. Houston’s First has also blessed Second Mile financially to Being so far from home, family is just what they needed, for a few months after she help them feed and clothe more than 55 Fort Bend area families each day. began attending their lives took an unexpected turn. Anouchka was diagnosed with The Abrahams and their two young children are plugged in to a place where they an inoperable brain tumor. The tumor was so big, she said, that radiation was her only feel at home and look forward to going every week. “We like the small church feel option. She and Greg were also juggling the demands of life with a toddler. Their son and the welcoming people at the Sienna Campus at Houston’s First,” said Sheena.

Andrew was less than two years old when treatment began.

“It feels like home.”

“The support we received from our church family was always just what we needed,” she The Sienna Campus of Houston’s First is located at 4309 Sienna Parkway in the heart of Sienna Plansaid. “When I was in the hospital, several members visited me, prayed with me and tation. Life Bible Studies for all ages meet at 9:30a and 11a each Sunday with worship services at 9:30a encouraged me.” and 11a, too. Off-site Bible studies are available on weekdays. For information or to speak with a pastor, Anouchka Manga Calligure grew up and spent much of her life in Gabon, on Africa’s west coast. While Gabon is nearly 12,000 miles from Anouchka and her husband Greg’s Sienna Plantation residence, she has never felt more at home thanks to her “family” at the Sienna Campus of Houston’s First.

contact Kelli Boylan at Kelli.Boylan@HoustonsFirst.org or at 713.865.7681 on Mon-Thu between 10a

After being released from the hospital, church member Courtney Griffin organized

and 4p. Follow the Sienna Campus on Twitter (@HFBCSienna) and Facebook (HoustonsFirstSienna).

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Sienna Plantation: A Good Investment?

For the first time in many years Sienna Plantation fell off the list of the nation’s top

But that’s the rest of America. This is Sienna Plantation. Home ownership is alive and

twenty selling master planned communities. In 2014, sales were down 19% (359

doing well. The most recent Census Data shows a home ownership level of 97.7% with

versus 445) according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting .

owners experiencing significant levels of appreciation.

While sales pace in the mature community continued to slow, dropping to the nation’s

Over the past 10 years, houses in Sienna appreciated 21% versus 12.7% for the rest of

27th best selling master planned community, sales and market share for higher price

the United States. Over a five year horizon, Sienna homes appreciated 12.6% in com-

points increased. Price per square foot in all but one of the Villages that make up

parison to -4.6% in the rest of the country. In the last twelve months (updated June

Sienna Plantation increased from 2013 levels.

2014) Sienna Plantation saw appreciation levels of 11.10% versus a U.S. appreciation rate of only 4.90%.

2013 price per square foot

2014 price per square foot

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$96.85

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Village of Bees Creek

$126.04

$134.70

Village of Water’s Lake

$91.39

$104.39

Shipman’s Landing

$85.00

$83.90

Sienna. Imagine one of your neighbors is walking towards you. What do you notice first? According to author Jane Elsea in her book, The 4 Minute Sell, in order of importance you notice: skin color, gender, age, appearance, facial expressions, eye contact,

Steep Bank Village

$79.63

$95.53

movement, personal space and touch.

Source: Houston Home Price Survey 2014

Double Digit Home Appreciation The 2008 housing crisis and subsequent recession led to a shift in American’s views on the value of home ownership as an investment. US Census data revels the lowest levels of home ownership since 1995. For people under 35, home ownership is at the lowest levels in recorded history.

In a recent poll dealing with the concept of home ownership’s role in the American Dream, respondents were asked about the degree to which owing a home defined the American Dream. In 1986, 78% of Americans said that owning a home was “very much” how they defined the American Dream. In 2013 only 61% agreed with that statement.

Diverse Population

It’s natural to have an affinity with people who are most like us. We feel less comfortable with people least like us. To successfully maneuver through an ever more diverse world, the ability to accept and value human difference is a critical skill set.

Living in Sienna, it is highly likely that you live in close proximity to someone of another race, culture, and/or ethnicity. Interacting with people not like us helps us realize that most people living in Sienna Plantation (and everywhere else) want the same things.

We want to feel safe in our homes, have a good education for our children, enjoy health and sense of well-being. Increasing our diversity competence increases our ability to successfully move through our increasingly diverse world.

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Race or Ethnicity

Sienna Plantation

Fort Bend County

Houston

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65.1% 18.1% 11.0% 12.1% 0.4% 0.1% 2.6%

57.7% 21.2% 18.4% 24.0% 0.6% 0.1% 2.0%

50.5% 23.7% 6.0% 43.8% 0.7% 0.1% 3.3%

80.3% 11.8% 4.3% 38.4% 1.0% 0.1% 1.8%

White or Caucasian, alone Black or African American, alone Asian, alone Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Two or more races

Family-Friendly Amenities Studies have shown a variety of negative heath implications when travel to and from work exceeds 10 miles and 30 minutes. These can range from back aches, a gradual increase in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, to a decline in overall happiness and life satisfaction.

The mean travel time to work for Sienna residents

Source: US Census Bureau. Sienna Plantation and Houston data from 2010. Fort Bend County and Texas data from 2013.

is about 39 minutes based on US Census data.

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