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 March 2nd. Upcoming Events
Chapter FFA Degree Application The online application window is currently open until March 6, 2020 at 5:00pm for students to apply for the Chapter FFA Degree. The Chapter FFA Degree is a membership degree for FFA members that are in at least their second year of membership and have obtained the Greenhand FFA Degree. The application is an online process and can be accessed by clicking HERE. The official ceremony for the Chapter FFA Degree will be held on March 23, 2020 at 6:30pm in the AMP Commons. James Madison FFA Invitational Career Development Events On Saturday, March 21st, the James Madison FFA will be hosting the annual Invitational Career Development Events and will have FFA Chapters from all across Texas in attendance. We are in need of parent volunteers from 7:30am to 1:00pm to assist with registering teams, serving as contest monitors, timekeepers, group leaders, and serving in the concession stand. If you are able and willing to volunteer, please send Mr. Anderson an email at [email protected]. Texas Agricultural Education Leadership Conference The Texas FFA Foundation is hosting a first-of-its-kind conference, "Growing Our Future", for agriculture science students to learn from the likes of Temple Grandin, Red Steagall, Bob Tallman, and many others. The conference will be held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX on April 19-20, 2020. Students can register online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/growingourfuture. (Early Rate: $65 per student before March 16 Regular Rate: $75 per student March 16 – March 31) Registration includes three meals and a t-shirt. T-shirts will be provided to student attendees registered before March 31. There is complimentary registration for parents or chaperones. FFA Letter Jacket The Spring 2020 fitting and ordering for a FFA Letter Jacket will be held on Monday, March 23rd from 4:15pm 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 20th before receiving a letter jacket ordering packet. Letter jacket packages start at $74 and representatives will be fitting qualified students for jackets and taking orders on Monday, March 23rd. Payment in full must be made at the time of fitting and ordering. Madison Spring Fair Please join the Madison HS community for our first annual Madison Spring Fair on Saturday, March 28th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the DEMAC (gyms). The Madison Spring Fair is a joint event sponsored by Madison PTSA and all the Madison HS Booster Clubs. We’re currently registering vendors for this event at the below link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScapR4ZvcJbh5NM7mlrhvTi2pYW_PTsPFnxWvd_OPDrtj7G_w/viewform?usp=sf_link All vendors will have a 10 ft x 10 ft area to set and display their items. Please consider being a vendor and/or share this link if you know of someone that would like to be a vendor. Guidance and Counseling News Have You Been Accepted? Seniors, if you have been accepted to a college or university, please bring a copy of your acceptance letter to the AMP Administration office so that we can recognize your accomplishment on our "Con-GRAD-ulations" bulletin board. Seniors Please turn in the following documents (listed below) to Mr. Medina (Go Center) or Ms. Brandvold via email at [email protected].
Deadline to turn in scholarship award letters for printing in the Graduation Ceremony program is May 1. Deadline to submit the ONE scholarship to be announced at Graduation is May 22. Scholarship Opportunities All seniors planning to go to college/university should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see if you qualify for grants, loans and/or institution scholarships. The FAFSA opened on October 1st and is available at www.fafsa.gov FFA Scholarship Opportunities Seniors that are interested in applying for the Texas FFA Scholarship, Bexar County FFA Scholarship, James Madison FFA Scholarship, and the James Madison FFA Booster Club Scholarship need to go by AG130 as soon as possible and see Mr. Anderson to receive information on the application process for these scholarships. Scholarships range in amounts of $1,000 to $20,000. James Madison Senior High PTSA Scholarship Deadline: March 6, 2020 The purpose of this scholarship is to give financial assistance to students who plan to continue their education by attending a post—secondary institution. Eligibility:
Surita Wyatt Scholarship Application Deadline: March 13, 2020 The application for the Surita Wyatt Scholarship is now active on the NEISD CTE webpage. One CTE senior from each of the 8 high schools will receive a scholarship in the amount of $750 to further their education upon graduation from high school. In addition, one student will be awarded a $1500 scholarship and named the overall senior CTE student for NEISD. The criteria for selection include the following actions:
The Surita Wyatt scholarship application window will be open from January 31, 2020 until March 13, 2020, 11:59 PM. All applicants will return their completed application to the NEISD CTE Business & Advisory Council. The email address for the CTEBIC can be found on the scholarship application and on the CTE Website. Incomplete applications and applications received after the March 13, 2020, 11:59 PM deadline will not be considered. The fillable scholarship application is posted below for your convenience. Burch Law Firm Scholarship Program Deadline: April 29, 2020 New Braunfels personal injury attorney Troy Burch appreciates the value of higher education, and he knows from personal experience that many students need financial help to get the leg up they will need in life. Troy was able to attend Texas Christian University and Baylor University School of Law in part due to the generosity of local community scholarships. Now, he wants to pay it forward for the next generation. By launching the 2020 Distracted Driving Essay Contest, Burch Law Firm is proud to:
Submit an original written essay of no more than 600 words or an original video essay no longer than two minutes that addresses these questions. SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY TODAY! More information can be found here at https://www.troyburchlaw.com/community-involvement/scholarship/. American Chemical Society Scholars Program Deadline: March 1, 2020 Awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in chemistry related fields and who plan to pursue careers in chemistry related fields. Selected recipients can be awarded up to $5,000 per academic year. Insurance Women of San Antonio Deadline: April 17, 2020 Awards scholarships to students majoring in Business or a Business related field. Recipients will be honored at a luncheon on May 28. 
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