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 January 10th. Upcoming Events
2022 North East Ag Fair -It's a Wrap! The 2022 North East Ag Fair is in the books and what an incredible weekend it was to see AMP students at their best. Over the two-day event, students showcased their skills through events such as livestock exhibition, agricultural mechanics skill-a-thons, creative arts competitions, and a BBQ Cook-Off. We want to say "THANK YOU" to all of the following people and groups for making this year's Ag Fair an overwhelming success: FFA Booster Club Executive Board, members of the Premium Auction committee, numerous parent volunteers, corporate and family sponsors, belt buckle donors, 5K runners and walkers, vendors, and AMP staff. While the event is over, the opportunity to reward the student participants still lies ahead with the online North East Ag Fair Premium Auction. Please check out the information below on how you can participate in the Premium Auction and share it with others. To see the results of this weekend's Ag Fair, we invite you to visit the Ag Fair website at www.NorthEastAgFair.com. 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. CDE Opportunities for Students Career Development Events (CDE) are excellent opportunities for students to engage in competitive contests through the FFA. The team selection process is now occurring, so interested students need to make contact with the specific teachers listed below if interested in competing.
Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholars Program The Ford Leadership Scholars program is a result of the Texas FFA Foundation and Texas Ford Dealers partnership to enhance the leadership opportunities of Texas FFA members. The purpose of the program is to: 1) Identify students who exhibit high levels of leadership at the chapter level. 2) Engage these identified students in a leadership development program created to enhance those qualities of leadership. 3) Recognize the Scholars to build a remarkable legacy for the future of our state and nation. The objective of the training week is to equip students to go back to their communities to develop substantial and sustainable community service capstone projects. The deadline for application to the Ford Leadership Scholars Program is January 19th. Interested students must see Mr. Anderson for an application. Potential Steer Feeders Meeting - February 7th Mrs. McMullan will be hosting a meeting on Monday, February 7th at 6:30pm in AG125 for students and their parents that are interested in raising and exhibiting a market steer project next school year. Attendance of both students and parents is mandatory. For more information or questions, email Mrs. McMullan at [email protected]. 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. Scholarship Opportunities Announcement: Mr. Anderson will be meeting with interested Seniors on Thursday, January 13th during FIT to discuss the Texas FFA, Bexar County FFA, AMP, and James Madison FFA Booster Club Scholarship Programs. Senior students interested in attending the scholarship meeting during FIT must join Mr. Anderson's Scholarship GroupMe (https://groupme.com/join_group/71183117/EJb3CMct) and send him a message through GroupMe by Monday, January 10th to be invited to the meeting. 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. Comments are closed.
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