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 21st. Upcoming Events
2019 North East Ag Fair Everyone is cordially invited to the 9th Annual North East Ag Fair to be held on Saturday, October 26th from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the AMP Complex. The purpose of the Ag Fair is to engage our North East community in a day full of activities showcasing the skills of students in the AMP through events such as livestock exhibition, agricultural mechanics skill-a-thon, BBQ cook-off, and a Baked Goods and Photography contest. The day will also host retail vendors and a Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume contest to ensure something for the whole family. Besides the North East Ag Fair Livestock Show, there are several other ways that students can participate and compete during the Ag Fair: "The Fastest Torch in the West" Contest, Ag Mechanics Build-Off Contest, BBQ Cook-Off Competition, Baked Goods Contest, and Agriculture Photography Contest. Entry forms and information about these contest opportunities for all students can be found on the AMP website at http://agrisciencemagnetprogram.weebly.com/north-east-ag-fair.html. The FFA Booster Club is also putting out an ALL CALL to interested retail vendors that would like to sell their goods and/or services at the 2019 Ag Fair. So if you or someone you know would like to be a vendor, click HERE for a retail vendor registration packet. Click HERE for more information about the North East Ag Fair. We look forward to you joining us on Saturday, October 26th for the 2019 North East Ag Fair! 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 North East Ag Fair, the Fall Challenge Lamb and Goat Prospect Show, the Showmanship Shootout, and the AMP Awards Gala. In all, 36 belt buckles will be awarded this year and the sponsorship cost is $150 per buckle. Sponsors may make their donation online at https://squareup.com/market/james-madison-ffa-booster. Volunteers Needed for October 26th The James Madison FFA Booster Club is needing parent/guardian volunteers for the North East Ag Fair. Click on the link below to sign up for a few hours of volunteering:
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: Oct. 26th - North East Ag Fair; Nov 11th - James Madison FFA Chapter Meeting/Dodgeball Tournament. See the flier attached below for more information. Tip of the Week Student eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities will be determined by the grades students earned at the end of the 1st Nine Weeks on Friday, October 18th. If a student was previously ineligible and they are passing all courses at the end of the 1st Nine Weeks, the student will regain their eligibility at 4:15pm on Friday, October 25th. However, if a student was previously eligible and they have one or more failing grades at the end of the 1st Nine Weeks, the student will lose their eligibility at 4:15pm on Friday, October 25th. Please note, students that fail a Pre-AP or AP course for the 1st Nine Weeks may submit a waiver to protect their eligibility status. An eligibility waiver may be picked up in the Assistant Principal's office beginning on Monday, October 21st and are due back in the Assistant Principal's office by 4:15pm on Thursday, October 24th. Guidance and Counseling News NEISD College Night - October 30th The annual NEISD College Night will take place at Blossom Athletic Center on October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance and financial aid sessions will be held for parents. Scholarship Opportunity Coca-Cola Scholars Program Deadline: October 31, 2019 Achievement based scholarship recognizing students for their leadership and service. Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Deadline: October 31, 2019 High school seniors who plan to major in computer science can apply to work for the NSA while attending college full time, receiving up to $30,000 per year for tuition and fees in addition to a year round salary. Students will work at NSA for 12 weeks during the summer. Voice of Democracy Deadline: October 31, 2019 A national audio-essay scholarship competition for any high school grade level students. Participants record their essays on the announced patriotic theme (What Makes America Great). The state winner receives an all expense paid trip to Washington DC and competes for a $30,000 scholarship. Texas PTSA Scholarships Deadline: November 15, 2019 Texas PTSA awards $1,000 to eligible high school seniors. Applicants must be a member of the PTSA at James Madison HS. Get connected with us! Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesmadisonffa), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA) and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa) to stay connected with the AMP for the 2019-2020 school year! 
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