AMP Happenings for the Week of November 4th

Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of November 4th.

​Upcoming Events 

• November 7th - Alamo District FFA Leadership Development Events
• November 8th & 9th - Texas High School BBQ Championship Regional Qualifier hosted by the AMP
• November 11th - Dodgeball Tournament, JM FFA Booster Club Meeting, and Major Show Entry Night
• November 14th - Delivery of FFA Meat and Cookie Fundraiser items from 4:15pm to 6:00pm in the K-Building
• November 16th - JM FFA Booster Club Fall Gala Social from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at the Voigt Center
• November 20th - Area 7 FFA Leadership Development Events
• November 22nd - AMP College and Career Fair from 11:30am to 2:30pm

National FFA Convention & Expo
Last week, ten FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo and represent the state of Texas to compete for national championship titles in the Agricultural Issues Forum event, the Agriscience Fair competition, and the Agriculture Education Proficiency. All of the students finished at the top of their contests and the results are as follows:

• Agricultural Issues Forum team - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 
  • Emalee Burt
  • Haleigh Carlile
  • Annaliese Hepp
  • Stelly Jimenez
  • Michelle Medina
  • Ember Reyes
  • Taylor Thomas
  • Coach - Mr. Price
• Agriscience Fair competitors
  • Chase Lund - RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION in Plant Systems category
  • Coby Wellman - GOLD MEDALIST in Food Products and Processing Systems category
  • Coach - Mr. Anderson
• Agriculture Education Proficiency competitor
  • Alicia Montemayor - GOLD MEDALIST
  • Coach - Mr. Price
    
    

Check out our James Madison FFA Facebook page for photos and videos from our trip to the National FFA Convention & Expo.

Upcoming District and Area FFA Leadership Development Events Competitions
For the past two months, AMP students have been training and working towards the FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) to be held next month. The first level of competition is the Alamo District FFA LDEs to be held on Thursday, November 7th at the Agriscience Magnet Program Complex.

Students that qualify at the Alamo District FFA LDEs will advance to compete in the Area 7 FFA LDEs that will take place at Blanco High School on Wednesday, November 20th.

James Madison FFA Dodgeball Tournament
The next chapter FFA meeting for students of the AMP will happen on Monday, November 11th at 4:30pm in the AMP Arena. This month's chapter FFA meeting will feature America's favorite past time, Dodgeball! Entry forms for the Dodgeball tournament are available in the AMP Administration Office and the deadline to enter is Friday, November 8th.
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Fall Gala Social - Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale now for the annual James Madison FFA Booster Club Fall Gala Social to be held on Saturday, November 16th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at the Voigt Center in Hollywood Park. Tickets are $40.00 per person and include dinner, open bar, live and silent auctions, music, and much more.

Tickets can be purchased ONLINE or at the following Booster Club events: Nov 11th - James Madison FFA Chapter Meeting/Dodgeball Tournament. 

​Guidance and Counseling News
AP Test Updates

• The Fall Student Registration Payment NEW Deadline is November 4, 2019, at 5pm for the May 2020 AP exams. 
• Student Fees: $40 for non-F/R exams; $20 for F/R exams; additional fee of $40 will be assessed for ordering an exam after November 15th. (Exception is 2nd Semester courses such as AP Government, AP Eco, and AP Psych.) 
• There will be no refunds after November 15, 2019; if students miss their AP exams in May, they will not be refunded $40. For those students who paid the reduced fee of $20 and miss an exam, they will owe an additional fee of $20 per exam.
• If students choose to pay by credit card, they will need to log in to the Skyward Portal. 
• If students do not choose to pay by credit card, they may pay with Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order; they will need to see Mrs. Avalos in the counseling center to pay with this method. 

FAFSA
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.

If you encounter any problems or need assistance, we are here to help you complete the application on Wednesday, November 6 from 4:20 – 7:00 p.m. in the Madison Library. Please see the attachment on what to bring.
Email our College Adviser Mr. McKeon any questions at [email protected].

AMP College and Career Fair - November 22nd
The annual AMP College and Career Fair will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 11:30am to 2:30pm in the AMP Complex. Post-secondary representatives from Texas universities, colleges and technical schools will be in attendance to provide AMP students with information about educational opportunities in agriculture after high school. Representatives will also be in attendance from agencies and employers to share career opportunities with AMP students in the areas of agriculture.
 
Scholarship Opportunity
Most Valuable Student Scholarship Award
Deadline: November 15, 2019
Sponsored by the Elks National Foundation. 500 four year scholarships ranging from $1,000 TO $12,500 per year. Applicants judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Must be planning to pursue a 4 year degree as a full time student, be a citizen of the US, and a current senior in high school. 
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