2021-2022 AMP happeningsWeekly updates of the important events and happenings in the Agriscience Magnet Program.
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The faculty and staff of the NEISD Agriscience Magnet Program want to wish our students and families peace, joy, and all the best this wonderful holiday season has to offer! The North East ISD will be closed the week of December 20, 2021 and December 27, 2021. Classes will resume on Monday, January 3, 2022. Howdy AMP families and students,
The following are important events and happenings for the week of December 20th. Upcoming Events
2022 North East Ag Fair The FFA Booster Club is seeking business and family sponsors for the North East Ag Fair. Sponsorship levels are available from $500 to $2500. Potential sponsors can find out more information about the sponsorship opportunities by going to: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/sponsors.html. The FFA Booster Club is also putting out an ALL CALL to interested retail vendors that would like to sell their goods and/or services at the 2022 North East Ag Fair. So if you or someone you know would like to be a vendor, more information and a registration packet can be found at: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/vendors.html. NEW FOR THIS YEAR is a 5K Fun Run/Walk that will take place on Saturday, January 8th on the Madison HS/AMP Complex. The race start time will be 8:00AM and their will be awards by age groups and overall male/female. Registration is open now until January 6th! For details about the 5K Fun Run/Walk and to register, go to https://solerssports.raceentry.com/inaugural-ag-fair-5k/race-information. VOLUNTEERS are needed to support all of the great events and activities that will be held during the Ag Fair. Specific opportunities include the 5K Fun Run/Walk, Concessions, Merchandise table, Dance chaperones, Kid activities, etc. Click the following SignUp Genius link to choose an event/activity and time to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ba8af2eabfc1-northeast 2022 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction - January 14-17, 2022 The 2022 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction is a virtual event hosted online by StockShowAuctions.com on Friday, January 14 – Monday, January 17, 2022. This is our second year to host an online auction to directly benefit the students that participated in the 2022 North East Ag Fair held January 7-8, 2022. The auction format that is being utilized is a Premium Auction which acts as a fundraiser for the student exhibitors. Bidders will not be purchasing the rights of lease or ownership to the project being offered in the Premium Auction, however, the bidder will simply be making a financial donation to student exhibitors by placing an "Add On" bid to the project being offered. We hope you will spread the word and consider supporting the 2022 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction to reward our students for their time, effort, and finances that they have invested into these agricultural projects. 2022 National Ag Day Essay Contest The theme for this year is American Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow. This national essay contest is divided into two categories of competition: written essay and video essay. Both winners will receive $1,000. The contest is open to students enrolled in grades 9 - 12. The deadline to submit essays is Monday, January 31, 2022. To learn more, visit https://www.agday.org/essay-contest. Guidance and Counseling News Extended After Hours Virtual Tutoring NEISD is providing extended after hours tutoring for high school students from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday through Thursday. Tutoring is available in the following core courses: English I, II, III & IV, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, OnRamps Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Click HERE to access the extended after hours virtual tutoring information and instructions. 2nd Semester Schedules When we return to school on January 3, 2022, we will begin our second semester. Many students will have schedule changes at the semester. Please check your schedule in Skyward Family Access to ensure that you attend the correct classes on January 3rd. Counselors will be available in the foyer that morning if you are in need of assistance. Scholarship Opportunities National FFA Scholarship Program NEW Deadline: January 11, 2022 The National FFA Scholarship Program is now open. Whether students are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million dollars. Everything students need to successfully complete the application can be found on the scholarship website. The scholarship application closes on January 5, 2022. Access the scholarship application and resources at FFA.org/Scholarships. Texas Farm Credit Scholarship Program Deadline: January 15, 2022 Texas Farm Credit will present $5,000 postsecondary scholarships to ten future ag leaders. Winners will be announced in May 2022. To qualify, an applicant must be a high school senior, be a member of FFA or 4-H, plan to pursue a college degree, submit a current high school transcript, resume, and essay (prompt at link above). Click the link above in the title for further details. Coolidge Scholarship (for current HS Juniors only may apply) Deadline: January 19, 2022 The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any current high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2023 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here. The competition for the Coolidge Scholarship is significant -- only a few new Coolidge Scholarships are awarded each year from a pool of candidates that spans the entire country. Even so, students have reported to us in past years they were glad to have applied even if they didn’t win because the experience helped prepare them for college applications later on. Furthermore, the Coolidge Foundation invites one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarship applicants to participate in the Coolidge Senators Program, which includes an all-expenses-paid Summit in Washington, D.C. and a $1,000 scholarship. This year Coolidge Senators met important leaders such as David Malpass, president of the World Bank, and Homer Hickam, the NASA scientist whose own inspiring boyhood formed the basis for the film October Sky. Students also had the chance to meet with key executives in medical science and banking. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program. Sam J. Riklin Rotary Diploma Plus Program Deadline: January 24, 2022 The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to students who are at risk of not graduating from High School due to financial concerns or hardships. This is needs based and is not based on your academic performance. If you are selected, you will receive a $1,000 stipend during your senior year in high school. Qualifications 1) You must be classified as a junior during the 2021-2022 school year. 2) Attend a high school in Bexar County. Corn Producers / Corn Growers Scholarships Deadline: January 31, 2022 Students can apply to scholarships from both the Texas Corn Producers (TCP) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) with one application. You can find more details on TCP and NCGA scholarships, as well as access the application on their website at: https://texascorn.org/education/scholarships/ Stay Connected with Us! Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on YouTube (Agriscience Magnet Program), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA), and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa) Stay connected with the AMP for the 2021-2022 school year. Howdy AMP families and students, The final week of the 1st semester of the 2021-2022 school year has arrived. The following are important events and happenings for the week of December 13th. Upcoming Events
2022 North East Ag Fair The FFA Booster Club is seeking business and family sponsors for the North East Ag Fair. Sponsorship levels are available from $500 to $2500. Potential sponsors can find out more information about the sponsorship opportunities by going to: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/sponsors.html. The FFA Booster Club is also putting out an ALL CALL to interested retail vendors that would like to sell their goods and/or services at the 2022 North East Ag Fair. So if you or someone you know would like to be a vendor, more information and a registration packet can be found at: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/vendors.html. NEW FOR THIS YEAR is a 5K Fun Run/Walk that will take place on Saturday, January 8th on the Madison HS/AMP Complex. The race start time will be 8:00AM and their will be awards by age groups and overall male/female. Registration is open now until January 6th! For details about the 5K Fun Run/Walk and to register, go to https://solerssports.raceentry.com/inaugural-ag-fair-5k/race-information. VOLUNTEERS are needed to support all of the great events and activities that will be held during the Ag Fair. Specific opportunities include the 5K Fun Run/Walk, Concessions, Merchandise table, Dance chaperones, Kid activities, etc. Click the following SignUp Genius link to choose an event/activity and time to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ba8af2eabfc1-northeast Also a few sponsorships are available for the custom trophy belt buckles that will be awarded this year at the 2022 North East Ag Fair. The sponsorship cost is $200.00 per buckle and the following buckles are available for sponsorship:
If you have an interest or know someone that has an interest in buckle sponsorship, please have them contact Mrs. Cooper at (210) 356-1517 or [email protected] to make arrangements for sponsorship and payment. FFA Chapter T-shirts have Arrived! The 2021-2022 commemorative James Madison FFA Chapter t-shirts have been delivered and are ready for those students that have paid their FFA membership fee to pick up. Students can come by the AMP Administration Office between 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM or 4:20 PM to 4:45 PM to pick up their t-shirt. If a student has not paid their FFA membership fee, students can pay the $20.00 membership fee and receive the commemorative t-shirt once the fee is paid. 2022 National Ag Day Essay Contest The theme for this year is American Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow. This national essay contest is divided into two categories of competition: written essay and video essay. Both winners will receive $1,000. The contest is open to students enrolled in grades 9 - 12. The deadline to submit essays is Monday, January 31, 2022. To learn more, visit https://www.agday.org/essay-contest. Guidance and Counseling News Extended After Hours Virtual Tutoring NEISD is providing extended after hours tutoring for high school students from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday through Thursday. Tutoring is available in the following core courses: English I, II, III & IV, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, OnRamps Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Click HERE to access the extended after hours virtual tutoring information and instructions. 1st Semester Exam Schedule Exams for the 1st Semester will be given on Tuesday, December 14th through Friday, December 17th. A detailed exam schedule can be found attached to this blog post. Scholarship Opportunities National FFA Scholarship Program Deadline: January 5, 2022 The National FFA Scholarship Program is now open. Whether students are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million dollars. Everything students need to successfully complete the application can be found on the scholarship website. The scholarship application closes on January 5, 2022. Access the scholarship application and resources at FFA.org/Scholarships. Texas Farm Credit Scholarship Program Deadline: January 15, 2022 Texas Farm Credit will present $5,000 postsecondary scholarships to ten future ag leaders. Winners will be announced in May 2022. To qualify, an applicant must be a high school senior, be a member of FFA or 4-H, plan to pursue a college degree, submit a current high school transcript, resume, and essay (prompt at link above). Click the link above in the title for further details. Coolidge Scholarship (for current HS Juniors only may apply) Deadline: January 19, 2022 The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any current high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2023 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here. The competition for the Coolidge Scholarship is significant -- only a few new Coolidge Scholarships are awarded each year from a pool of candidates that spans the entire country. Even so, students have reported to us in past years they were glad to have applied even if they didn’t win because the experience helped prepare them for college applications later on. Furthermore, the Coolidge Foundation invites one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarship applicants to participate in the Coolidge Senators Program, which includes an all-expenses-paid Summit in Washington, D.C. and a $1,000 scholarship. This year Coolidge Senators met important leaders such as David Malpass, president of the World Bank, and Homer Hickam, the NASA scientist whose own inspiring boyhood formed the basis for the film October Sky. Students also had the chance to meet with key executives in medical science and banking. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program. Sam J. Riklin Rotary Diploma Plus Program Deadline: January 24, 2022 The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to students who are at risk of not graduating from High School due to financial concerns or hardships. This is needs based and is not based on your academic performance. If you are selected, you will receive a $1,000 stipend during your senior year in high school. Qualifications 1) You must be classified as a junior during the 2021-2022 school year. 2) Attend a high school in Bexar County. Corn Producers / Corn Growers Scholarships Deadline: January 31, 2022 Students can apply to scholarships from both the Texas Corn Producers (TCP) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) with one application. You can find more details on TCP and NCGA scholarships, as well as access the application on their website at: https://texascorn.org/education/scholarships/ Stay Connected with Us! Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on YouTube (Agriscience Magnet Program), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA), and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa) Stay connected with the AMP for the 2021-2022 school year.
Howdy AMP families and students, The following are important events and happenings for the week of December 6th. Upcoming Events
State FFA Leadership Development Events Results This past week, four James Madison FFA members competed in the Texas FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) hosted by Sam Houston State University. Congratulations on a phenomenal finish to an outstanding LDE season!
2022 North East Ag Fair The entry deadline for the 2022 North East Ag Fair has been extended to Friday, December 10th at 4:00PM. The website and resources are up-to-date for the 2022 North East Ag Fair scheduled to be held January 7-8, 2022. The website address is https://www.northeastagfair.com/. The FFA Booster Club is seeking business and family sponsors for the North East Ag Fair. Sponsorship levels are available from $500 to $2500. Potential sponsors can find out more information about the sponsorship opportunities by going to: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/sponsors.html. The FFA Booster Club is also putting out an ALL CALL to interested retail vendors that would like to sell their goods and/or services at the 2022 North East Ag Fair. So if you or someone you know would like to be a vendor, more information and a registration packet can be found at: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/vendors.html. NEW FOR THIS YEAR is a 5K Fun Run/Walk that will take place on Saturday, January 8th on the Madison HS/AMP Complex. The race start time will be 8:00AM and their will be awards by age groups and overall male/female. Registration is open now until January 6th! For details about the 5K Fun Run/Walk and to register, go to https://solerssports.raceentry.com/inaugural-ag-fair-5k/race-information. Also a few sponsorships are available for the custom trophy belt buckles that will be awarded this year at the 2022 North East Ag Fair. The sponsorship cost is $200.00 per buckle and the following buckles are available for sponsorship:
If you have an interest or know someone that has an interest in buckle sponsorship, please have them contact Mrs. Cooper at (210) 356-1517 or [email protected] to make arrangements for sponsorship and payment. December James Madison FFA Chapter Meeting The monthly meeting of the James Madison FFA Chapter will be held on Thursday, December 9th at 4:40PM in the AMP Arena. This month's meeting will provide FFA members with two community service opportunities, hot cocoa, and a movie! FFA Greenhand Degree Ceremony - December 9th AMP students receiving their Greenhand FFA Degree will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30PM in conjunction with the FFA Booster Club General Meeting. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception for the students and their parents. December FFA Booster Club General Meeting The next monthly meeting of the FFA Booster Club will be Thursday, December 9th at 6:30PM in the AMP Commons. All parents/guardians of AMP students are highly encourage to attend the Booster Club meeting as we prepare for the 2022 North East Ag Fair. FFA Chapter T-shirts have Arrived! The 2021-2022 commemorative James Madison FFA Chapter t-shirts have been delivered and are ready for those students that have paid their FFA membership fee to pick up. Students can come by the AMP Administration Office between 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM or 4:20 PM to 4:45 PM to pick up their t-shirt. If a student has not paid their FFA membership fee, students can pay the $20.00 membership fee and receive the commemorative t-shirt once the fee is paid. Guidance and Counseling News TX FAME Virtual Open House Students that are interested in a career in Advanced Manufacturing Technology are encouraged to attend the TX FAME Virtual Open House on Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 noon. Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME) is a partnership of regional manufacturers whose purpose is to implement dual-track, apprenticeship-style training that will create a pipeline of highly skilled workers. The purpose of TX FAME is to be the catalyst for developing world-class technical talent for manufacturing partners such as HEB, Toyota of Texas, Metalsa, Caterpillar, Navistar, CPS Energy, C.H. Guenther & Son, TTTX, Joyson Safety Systems, Tower Semiconductor, and Kautex. The virtual open house is approximately an hour in length and interested students can ask questions of the program coordinators. Register for the virtual open house by going to: bit.ly/TXFAMEVirtualOpenHouse. Extended After Hours Virtual Tutoring NEISD is providing extended after hours tutoring for high school students from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday through Thursday. Tutoring is available in the following core courses: English I, II, III & IV, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, OnRamps Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Click HERE to access the extended after hours virtual tutoring information and instructions. 1st Semester Exam Exemptions and Schedule Exams for the 1st Semester will be given on Tuesday, December 14th through Friday, December 17th. A detailed exam schedule can be found attached to this blog post. Students may exempt up to 3 semester exams in courses that they have an average of an 85 or higher (please see attachment to this blog for exam exemption guidelines). Students will request exam exemptions through the Skyward Student Access application beginning at 7:00AM on December 6th through 4:30PM on December 8th. Scholarship Opportunities National FFA Scholarship Program Deadline: January 5, 2022 The National FFA Scholarship Program is now open. Whether students are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million dollars. Everything students need to successfully complete the application can be found on the scholarship website. The scholarship application closes on January 5, 2022. Access the scholarship application and resources at FFA.org/Scholarships. Texas Farm Credit Scholarship Program Deadline: January 15, 2022 Texas Farm Credit will present $5,000 postsecondary scholarships to ten future ag leaders. Winners will be announced in May 2022. To qualify, an applicant must be a high school senior, be a member of FFA or 4-H, plan to pursue a college degree, submit a current high school transcript, resume, and essay (prompt at link above). Click the link above in the title for further details. Coolidge Scholarship (for current HS Juniors only may apply) Deadline: January 19, 2022 The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any current high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2023 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here. The competition for the Coolidge Scholarship is significant -- only a few new Coolidge Scholarships are awarded each year from a pool of candidates that spans the entire country. Even so, students have reported to us in past years they were glad to have applied even if they didn’t win because the experience helped prepare them for college applications later on. Furthermore, the Coolidge Foundation invites one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarship applicants to participate in the Coolidge Senators Program, which includes an all-expenses-paid Summit in Washington, D.C. and a $1,000 scholarship. This year Coolidge Senators met important leaders such as David Malpass, president of the World Bank, and Homer Hickam, the NASA scientist whose own inspiring boyhood formed the basis for the film October Sky. Students also had the chance to meet with key executives in medical science and banking. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program. Sam J. Riklin Rotary Diploma Plus Program Deadline: January 24, 2022 The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to students who are at risk of not graduating from High School due to financial concerns or hardships. This is needs based and is not based on your academic performance. If you are selected, you will receive a $1,000 stipend during your senior year in high school. Qualifications 1) You must be classified as a junior during the 2021-2022 school year. 2) Attend a high school in Bexar County. Corn Producers / Corn Growers Scholarships Deadline: January 31, 2022 Students can apply to scholarships from both the Texas Corn Producers (TCP) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) with one application. You can find more details on TCP and NCGA scholarships, as well as access the application on their website at: https://texascorn.org/education/scholarships/ Stay Connected with Us! Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on YouTube (Agriscience Magnet Program), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA), and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa) Stay connected with the AMP for the 2021-2022 school year.
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