TAKE ME FISHING HUTSELL: When catching fish reels in 
great test results ... details on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas (before 4/23)

Fishing is hooked into the curriculum for students 
attending Hutsell Elementary in the Katy ISD. 

15- This program started back in 2006 as part of Take Me 
Fishing Houston. And then, two years later, we were able to 
obtain the name Take Me Fishing Hutsell, because we extended 
the program through he support of Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Take me Fishing Hutsell is an annual event at Peckham 
Park for students and their families. Principal Margie 
Blount says kids prepare by taking aquatic education 
classes; then the day of the event, some families may win 
fishing gear, which encourages more time outside. 

15- Families are able to take their children fishing in the park 
and experience the love for angler education beyond that day. 
It's getting out parents involved. It's getting our kids involved. 
And bringing the whole community together.

The program weaves classroom instruction with practical 
outdoor experience, resulting in improved testing.

19-We have had great success in our STAAR scores. Our 
students have really been very successful at state assessments. 
And even understanding the application and higher level 
thinking, because we allow our students to take their learning 
and apply it to everyday living. 

The Sport Fish Restoration Program supports our series.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti








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