2021-2022 AMP happeningsWeekly updates of the important events and happenings in the Agriscience Magnet Program.
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Howdy AMP families and students, The following are important events and happenings for the week of February 14th. Upcoming Events
James Madison FFA Booster Club Announcement The AMP has been given the opportunity to share our great facilities with VEX Robotics for their Robotics Tournament, Saturday, February 19th. The FFA Booster Club will provide concessions for breakfast, lunch, and snacks on this day. There will be a large crowd, so, extra volunteers to work the 2-hour shifts will be imperative for this to be a success: Sign up here for as many shifts as you are available for: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA8AF2EABFC1-february Not able to volunteer on February 19th, but still want to support the event? Use this link to donate to the items that will be needed, your Booster Board will be doing the shopping: https://bit.ly/3k5zrcY GALA IS BACK!!! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 19th, 6 pm - 11 pm. This is not an event you will want to miss!! 21+ only, night includes dinner, open bar, silent and live auction items, and an overall GREAT TIME! Tickets are $50, (8 tickets = a reserved table!) available to purchase in Mrs. Cooper's office, or through an Executive Board member. Attached to this post is the Partnership Letter for donations for the Gala evening. Share with businesses you know that will want to be a part of the Agriscience Magnet Program. Whether live or silent auction items or financial support for costs incurred, all are essential to making this evening extraordinary! It is also time for our board elections, if you would like to be a part of the 2022-2023 Executive Board please reach out and let us know. 2022 - 2023 Course Selection Process Students are able to enter their 2022-2023 course selections now through February 18th. All course selections must be entered by the student using Skyward Student Access. In preparing to select AMP courses, students can access a description of all AMP courses and the courses by AMP Pathway on our website by using the following links:
FFA Letter Jacket The Spring 2022 fitting and ordering for a FFA Letter Jacket will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the AMP Commons. To purchase a FFA Letter Jacket, students must complete the FFA Letter Jacket application (attached to this post) and return the completed application to the AMP Administration office by Friday, March 18th before receiving a letter jacket ordering packet. Letter jacket representatives will be fitting qualified students for jackets and taking orders on Tuesday, March 22nd. Payment in full must be made at the time of fitting and ordering. AgDiscovery: Investing in the Future of American Agriculture AgDiscovery is a summer outreach program designed to help teenagers explore careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, agribusiness, and much more! The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture from university professors, scientists, and administrative professionals who work for the U.S. Government in a variety of fields. They study the life cycles and habits of insects (entomologists); research micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses (biotechnologists); examine cells and tissues under a microscope to identify diseases (plant pathologists); work to conserve and manage wild animals and their habitats (wildlife biologists); carry out animal health programs (veterinarians); provide education on the humane care and treatment of animals (veterinarians and animal care inspectors); and manage the business aspects of protecting plants and animals (agribusiness). This 2- to 4-week summer outreach program for 2022 targets middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about plants, animals, and agribusiness. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in character- and team-building activities and a variety of other events. There is no cost to attend the AgDiscovery 2022 summer program. Tuition, room and board, lab supplies, meals, and activity fees will be covered by APHIS. Students selected for the program are only responsible for costs that may be associated with traveling to the university campus on opening day and returning home at the conclusion of the program on closing day. Click HERE to learn more about this amazing opportunity and how to apply. You may also download an information brochure attached to this post below. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2022. Guidance and Counseling News Spring 2022 ASVAB Exam - March 2nd The spring ASVAB exam is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon in the James Madison HS Library. Students in the 10th - 12th grades can register to take the exam by seeing Mrs. Avalos in the counseling office before 4:00pm on Friday, February 25th. Attention Seniors The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all graduating seniors as of the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE to complete the FAFSA and satisfy this requirement for graduation. 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. Scholarship Opportunities The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program Deadline: February 15, 2022 The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the nineteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities in the field of agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or other related disciplines. High school and current college students are eligible to apply for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program which provides full tuition, fees, books, room and board, and a summer internship which may convert to full-time employment with USDA after graduation. San Antonio A&M Club Foundation Opportunity Award Scholarship Deadline: March 11, 2022 As Aggies, we are called to help and serve others, and the San Antonio A&M Club is proud to be able to do so through our scholarship program. The San Antonio A&M Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by Former Students of Texas A&M University living in the Bexar County area. Our scholarships are funded by donations raised through the San Antonio A&M Club members and are not awarded by Texas A&M University. This scholarship is awarded by the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation and is over and above any scholarship for which the student might apply for at the University level. The San Antonio A&M Club Foundation is administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender or national origin. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following two conditions:
The application deadline is 5:00pm on March 11, 2022. 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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