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 19th. Upcoming Events
In-Person Learning for All Students Beginning on Monday, October 19th, NEISD will welcome back all students that have chosen in-person learning to all of its campuses. Parents/guardians still have the option for their students to continue in virtual learning with the opportunity to choose for a student to return to in-person learning every four weeks. The next opportunity for parents/guardians to notify Madison HS of your desire for your student to return to in-person learning is by November 12th (followed by December 18, 2020; February 3, 2021; March 5, 2021; April 16, 2021). As a reminder, students returning to in-person learning will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. The NEISD dress code and clear backpack requirement will be enforced. Also, we request that students bring technology with them if they have a portable device (laptop, Chromebook, iPad, etc.). We ask that parents/guardians check your students at home for symptoms of COVID-19 before having them arrive at school. Also, every week NEISD will update the number of COVID cases in the district on their website. You will be able to find this information at: https://www.neisd.net/criticalupdates. Volunteers Needed for October Ag Fair The AMP will be having the 2020 North East Ag Fair on Saturday, October 24th. To make this event as successful, the FFA Booster Club is in need of parent volunteers to monitor the entrances/exits to the AMP Arena, assist with taking livestock entries, and work the concession stand. Parent volunteers are needed for the following times:
To volunteer for one of the above time slots, please send an email to [email protected] and include your First and Last Name and time slot. October 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 community's First Responders. Students are encouraged to donate a case of bottled water that will be distributed to local agencies for emergency use. See the attached flier for details on how to join in on this great opportunity to support our First Responders. AMP Students Named as Top 3 Finalists in the Nation The National FFA Organization announced that Samara Huezo, Jean Lamboy Medina, Ember Reyes, and Shepherd Smith were selected as top 3 finalists in their respective categories in the National FFA Agriscience Fair competition. Final results will be announced during the 93rd National Convention and Expo happening October 27th - 29th. Congratulations and best of luck! Madison FFA Members Compete in Area 7 FFA Fall CDEs Four James Madison FFA members competed at the Area 7 FFA Fall Career Development Events on Thursday, October 15th in Blanco, TX. The members competed in the Plant Identification contest finishing second as a team. Congratulations to the following students on their 2nd place honors and their individual honors:
FFA Booster Club is Seeking Buckle Sponsorships The FFA Booster Club is in need of individual and business sponsorships for the custom trophy belt buckles that will be awarded this year at the 2021 North East Ag Fair scheduled to take place on January 8-9, 2021. The sponsorship cost is $200.00 per buckle and there are 6 remaining opportunities of buckles. The available buckles for sponsorship are:
If you have an interest or know someone that does, please have them contact Mrs. Fuller at (210) 356-1517 or [email protected] to make arrangements for sponsorship and payment. National FFA SAE Grant Opportunity Do you need financial assistance to help start or expand your Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program? A limited number of grants of $1,000 each are available to current FFA members through the National FFA Organization. FFA membership must be current, applicants must be in grades 7-12 and must demonstrate financial need. The SAE Grant application is open now through Monday, November 16th, at 7:00 PM CDT. Students can access the application on the SAE Grant webpage at: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/sae-grants/ 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. Guidance and Counseling News October is National Manufacturing Month and this month, Texas FAME has two virtual opportunities for students to learn about manufacturing career pathways! Wednesday, 10/21/2020, 1pm - 2pm Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Virtual Panel Come learn about the Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program. Hear from four current AMT students speak about their experiences in the program. Register at the Zoom link below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrde6rrDwtHtAiu5TjK00SyHJJYAP4_wwH Wednesday, 10/28/2020, 1pm - 2pm Women in Engineering Virtual Panel Hear from four female engineers from the San Antonio manufacturing community speak about their own experiences and give a perspective on what actions can be taken towards bridging the gender gap within the manufacturing field. Register at the Zoom link below: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rceqrrjMjHtXOYDsUSEYLzBEhDiI1rm_O Scholarship Opportunities Seniors are highly encouraged to join Mrs. Myers' Google Classroom to find the most up-to-date information about available scholarship opportunities and financial aid resources. Our college advisors, Ms. Cole and Mr. Medina, are also posting information regularly to include college success workshops and advising sessions. Current scholarship opportunities listed in the Google Classroom are:
Free Speech Essay Contest Deadline: December 31, 2020 Award: One $10,000 first prize, one $5,000 second prize, three $1,000 third place prizes and four $500 prizes will be awarded. Open to juniors and seniors in U.S. high schools, including home-schooled students, as well as U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Click the link above in the title for details and essay prompt. Texas Farm Credit Scholarship Program Deadline: January 8, 2021 To qualify, an applicant must be a high school senior, be a member of FFA or 4-H, plan to pursue an agriculture-related college degree, submit a current high school transcript, resume, and essay (prompt at link above). Click the link above in the title for further details. Join the AMP / FFA Scholarship GroupMe
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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