allow them into their own PreK classroom. This opportunity only enhances the current program and provides meaningful services to both Rising Star and KISD. The collaboration will begin in the 2009-2010 school year with one KISD teacher and paraprofessional and one Rising Star Academy Lead Teacher and Assistant.
Rising Star has also partnered with community organizations and events to provide outreach and support. They are members of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, a Moxie Moms Partner, and have attended The Rice Harvest Festival, The Katy Heritage Festival, and the LaCenterra Big Backyard Barbeque. They raised money for ArtReach of Katy with a community-wide Talent Show that featured Kady Malloy, and have recently partnered with the Pregnancy Center of Katy to provide parenting classes and raise money for the center’s operations. They continue to look for new