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 October 11th. Upcoming Events
The AMP Welcomes Mr. Shawn Fuller as the AMP Farm Manager The AMP is excited to announce the hiring of Shawn Fuller to serve as the AMP Farm Manager. Mr. Fuller is not new to the AMP as he has served for many years as a volunteer and dedicated supporter of our program. He comes to the position of AMP Farm Manager with nearly four decades of experience in agriculture with emphasis in livestock production and management. Mr. Fuller can be contacted by phone at (210) 356-1415 or email at [email protected]. Distracted Drivers We have received a number of concerns in just the past week alone regarding students and parents texting while driving on the AMP Complex and narrowly causing an accident. All drivers (parents, guardians, students) are reminded that the speed limit on the AMP Complex is 10 MPH. Drivers should be attentive when driving in and around the livestock project centers for pedestrian traffic and should only park vehicles in appropriate parking areas. Also, please stay to the right of the circular roadway between the swine and goat project centers when entering and exiting the livestock project centers. 2021-2022 James Madison FFA Dues One of the expectations for every AMP student is to be an active participant in the AMP. Active participation can be achieved by becoming a member of the James Madison FFA (the student leadership organization for AMP students) and participating in any of the literally 100+ FFA activities that will be offered this school year. FFA dues are $20.00 for the entire school year and can be paid (cash or check) in the AMP Administration office. With membership in the FFA, AMP students will have access to outstanding leadership and career development opportunities, supervised agricultural experiences, degrees, awards, and scholarships. FFA members will also receive a James Madison FFA commemorative t-shirt which will be available in October. FFA Booster Club Opportunities - Saturday, October 16th On Saturday, October 16th, the AMP will host the Fall Challenge Goat & Lamb Prospect Show in the AMP Arena. With many other schools attending this full day event, we have even more opportunity to support the AMP and our student scholarship program through concession stand and merchandise sales. Please consider volunteering a couple of hours of your time to ensure this event is a success! Sign-Up Genius link for open concession stand or merchandise table volunteer slots. https://bit.ly/3uPnv2N Los Arcos has given us a great deal on tacos, and we will have Bush's chicken tender sandwiches and nachos for lunch in addition to the traditional concession stand staples. If you would like to assist with the cost of these items and let us do the shopping for the additional concession stand needs, you can donate through PayPal at: https://bit.ly/3k5zrcY If you would like to donate concession stand staples, we can use the following items: non-chocolate candy, sour candy, canned sodas, water bottles, and small bottles of Gatorade. Please bring them to the AMP Administration office by Friday, October 15th. SAE Grant Programs are Now Available Two opportunities are now available for AMP students to submit applications to compete for SAE grants. National FFA Association SAE Grant Program Deadline: November 15, 2021 The National FFA Association has opened the application window for the 2021 Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Grant Program from now until November 15, 2021. This year, the National FFA has 387 grants to award. In 2020, almost 50% of applicants who completed the application process received a grant. Access the application through the Application Center on FFA.org. For more information, click the following links: SAE Grant Flier and SAE Grant Descriptions. James Madison FFA Booster Club SAE Grant Program Deadline: November 1, 2021 The James Madison FFA Booster Club is pleased to announce that the 2021 SAE Grant Program is now available for James Madison FFA members to make application for funding. The purpose of the SAE Grant program is to provide FFA members with an opportunity to establish, improve, and/or maintain their SAE program through financial assistance. The James Madison FFA Booster Club is responsible for reviewing, awarding and administering the SAE Grant program. The FFA Booster Club will determine the final amount of funds awarded to a James Madison FFA member not to exceed $500 per awarded grant. The application period for the 2021-2022 school year is now through November 1, 2021. For more information and qualifications and to download an application, please visit the following page on the AMP website: http://agrisciencemagnetprogram.weebly.com/sae-grant-fund.html Annual James Madison FFA Chili Cook-off The 2021 James Madison FFA Chili Cook-Off will be held in conjunction with the monthly meeting for the James Madison FFA Booster Club on Thursday, November 4th. We will have an adult and student divisions to the cook-off. So FFA members and their parents/guardians are both encouraged to participate by entering their favorite chili recipe to compete for the title of "Chili Cook-Off Champion"! Students and adults can submit their Chili Cook-Off entry online by going to: http://agrisciencemagnetprogram.weebly.com/chili-cook-off.html. There is no cost to enter, so go ahead and click that link to earn your bragging rights! Contestants may check-in and set up their chili cook-off entries from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on Thursday, November 4th in the AMP Commons. Chili must be ready for judging and serving by 6:00pm. Click the link above for more details, rules and entry forms. Guidance and Counseling News 2022-2023 NEISD Magnet Common Application Available October 1, 2021 The NEISD Magnet Common Application for the 2022-2023 school year is now available for interested 8th graders to apply for the Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP). Applications may be submitted until February 7, 2022. Go to https://agrisciencemagnetprogram.weebly.com/amp-application-process.html for more information. PSAT School Day Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be taking the PSAT during the school day on Wednesday, October 13th starting at 8:50AM. Seniors (12th graders) will have late arrival and should report to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 12:00 noon for attendance and Senior class presentations. Attention Seniors! FAFSA Family Help Session Thursday, October 14, 2021 Need help completing the FAFSA? Come join the college advisers in the JMHS Library on Thursday, October 14th from 4:00PM to 7:00PM for personal assistance in completing the application. They are there to help! Download the FAFSA Checklist of what to bring to complete the application. 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. AP Exam Payment and Cancellation Attention AP Students and Parents: The AP Exam Payment window is now open. Students can access the "AP Exams Payment" link via their Skyward Student Access to either pay for their exams or cancel their exams. Either way, students should access this link so they may indicate their testing choice. Please note that payment cannot be made through a parent account. The link to pay will be live for families from October 7th through November 3rd for credit card payments. Cash will be accepted in the JMHS counseling office from October 7th through November 10th. AP Exams are not mandatory but highly recommended. The cost is $40 per exam (students receiving Free/Reduced lunch the cost is $20 per exam). If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Myers at [email protected]. Please see the attached document for Skyward Payment Instructions Upcoming Virtual College Visits October 12th at 3:30PM - Texas State University: Register Here Scholarship Opportunities Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House Deadline: November 1, 2021 by 4:00PM Several scholarships are available to high school seniors residing in Bexar County. Scholarship instructions, application, and scholarship packet with individual scholarship criteria/eligibility are attached. Coca Cola Scholars Program Deadline October 31, 2021 The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Texas PTA Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2021 Texas PTA offers $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Texas who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university or a technical institute for the summer, fall, and/or spring terms immediately following applicant’s high school graduation. Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2021 Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility:
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