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 18th. Upcoming Events
2021 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction - January 15-18, 2021 The 2021 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction is a virtual event hosted online by StockShowAuctions.com on Friday, January 15 – Monday, January 18, 2021. This is our inaugural year to host an online auction to directly benefit the students that participated in the 2021 North East Ag Fair held January 8-9, 2021. 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 2021 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction to reward our students for their time, effort, and finances that they have invested into these agricultural projects. NEISD Magnet Common Application Open for 2021-2022 The NEISD Magnet Common Application for the 2021-2022 school year is now available for interested 8th graders to apply for the Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP). Applications may be submitted until February 12, 2021. Go to https://tinyurl.com/AMPenrollmentprocess for more information. The AMP has also made available a virtual information session on the Agriscience Magnet Program YouTube Channel. January Community Service Opportunity The James Madison FFA officers invite the AMP students to take part in this month's community service opportunity to benefit our local food pantries. We are collecting some of the most needed food pantry items until January 29th in the AMP Administration Office. See the attached flier for the list of needed items for donation. Guidance and Counseling News We are beginning the process of course selection for the 2021-2022 school year. Students will be able to enter courses into Skyward from Monday, January 25th through Friday, February 19th. Please use the attached materials to this post to help with planning for the 2021-2022 school year. Attached you will find the following items:
The following program updates come from Texas FAME: Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program Just a quick reminder that applications for our two year AMT program will be accepted until April 30th at 5pm, however we encourage early submission. Application checklists for both the Apply Texas application and the Texas FAME application can be found on the Texas FAME website - https://www.txfame.com/advanced-manufacturing-technology/ Fame Accelerated Skills Training (FAST) program Our newest FAME program - our short-term, nine week accelerated program FAST will have several cohorts this year so the application period will be recurring. Any and all further information can be found at our Texas FAME website as well - https://www.txfame.com/fast/ TX FAME Virtual Open House We will be having three more opportunities to learn about both of our programs at our Virtual Open House: -Thursday January 28th 1pm – 2pm -Thursday February 18th 1pm – 2pm -Thursday March 18th 1pm – 2pm Registration information can be found on our Texas FAME website and meeting log in information will be sent out one week prior. Any further questions or concerns can be referred to 210-452-6959 or [email protected] *Note: Recordings of our previous Open Houses can be found on our TX FAME YouTube page. Virtual Recruitment Presentations Due to COVID-19, we have not be doing in person presentations but we are offering virtual presentations on Zoom. To reserve a virtual presentation, please fill out a request for info form on our TX FAME website or contact us [email protected] TX FAME YouTube Page We launched our TX FAME YouTube page in September 2020 and the recorded videos of our previous events and presentations can be found for further perusal. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmn7DhiI4iEcnYNWz1ewdA Additional Questions For more information on our TX FAME programs or how to schedule a virtual presentation, you can reach Fernando Rover at [email protected] or [email protected] or 210-452-6959. Scholarship Opportunities USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Deadline: January 31, 2021 Prairie View A&M University is in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to encourage bright young people to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related disciplines. USDA recently announced that applications are now being accepted for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program for the 2021/2022 school year. Aspiring high school seniors are encouraged to apply before the January 31, 2021 deadline. USDA/1890 National Scholars are selected by participating USDA agencies based on recommendations of participating 1890 Land-Grant Universities. USDA/1890 scholarship recipients receive full tuition, fees, books, summer employment and employee benefits for each of the four years they pursue a bachelor’s degree. The partnering institutions provide room and board. Recipients are required to work one year (with pay) at USDA for each year they receive the scholarship. The 2018 Farm Bill authorizes conversion to full-time employment upon graduation and successful completion of the program. For further information, please contact Horace D. Hodge, USDA Liaison Officer by voice at (202) 302-4712, or email at [email protected]. His mailing address is P.O. Box 2736, Prairie View, Texas 77446. Capital Farm Credit Scholarship Program Deadline: February 26, 2021 Capital Farm Credit will be awarding two (2) one-time $1,000 scholarships to 2021 graduating Seniors. See the attached scholarship application for more information. Blossom PTSA Scholarship Deadline: February 5, 2021 The purpose of this scholarship is to give financial assistance, for up to eight semesters of college study, to students who plan to enter the field of education. Student must be logged in to NEISD account to apply. Eligibility: 1. The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in the North East Independent School District in the current graduating class and plan to enter the field of education. 2. The recipient must have a satisfactory scholastic record and be of good moral character. 3. The recipient must submit an application and be interviewed by the local high school interview committee. 4. The recipient must be a current member of the Madison HS PTA/PTSA. Value: 1. The value of the scholarship shall be established by the Scholarship Committee. Payments will be scheduled by the Committee. Continuance of the scholarship is contingent upon meeting the criteria established in the contract. 2. The value of the scholarship is $3,400 to be paid in increments of $425 per semester for 8 semesters within a 5 year period. Sports in Action Scholarship Deadline: February 12, 2021 H-E-B will award each selected student with a $2,000 scholarship toward their college/university of choice. Requirements: You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2021 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events. Applicants must complete the online application form and submit all support documents at the same time. What you will need to apply:
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 2020-2021 school year. 
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