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 24th. Upcoming Events
2022 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction Donor Lists AMP students that participated in the 2022 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction this past week were emailed on Friday, January 21st their list of donors for their auction lot and instructions for writing "Thank You" notes, cards, or letters to their donors. Students should check the email account they used when creating their online auction account with StockShowAuctions.com for the donor list and instructions. "Thank You's" are due in the AMP Administration office no later than Friday, February 4th. 2022 - 2023 Course Selection Process Students will be able to begin entering their 2022-2023 course selections beginning the week of January 24th through February 18th. All course selections will be entered by the student using Skyward Student Access. Mrs. Suarez will be meeting with all 11th grade AMP students the week of January 31st and 9th and 10th grade AMP students the week of February 7th to provide guidance on course selection and dual credit opportunities for next school year. 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:
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.
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 Honor Graduate Designation All honor graduate seniors will be notified by email in January, 2022, through the NEISD student email, of their official honor graduate designation. The honor graduate designations include the following:
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. Upcoming ACT/SAT Weekend Testing Opportunities Visit the James Madison HS Counseling Department Smore to learn more about upcoming college entrance exams and to register for the ACT and/or SAT. 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 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/ 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. Comments are closed.
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