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 25th. Upcoming Events
Mrs. Cooper Begins as the AMP Administrative Assistant The AMP welcomes Mrs. Norma Cooper as our new AMP Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Cooper formerly served in the James Madison High School Counseling Department as the Data Processor and Counseling Clerk before becoming the AMP Administrative Assistant. She also has experience as a teacher and Dean of Students for the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Mrs. Cooper can be contacted by phone at (210) 356-1517 or email at [email protected]. National FFA Convention & Expo This week, eight FFA members will be traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo from October 25th through October 30th. The James Madison FFA members will be representing the state of Texas as they compete for national championship titles in the Agricultural Communications and the Nursery / Landscape events. The National FFA Convention & Expo will be live streamed throughout the week and you can find the schedule by going to https://convention.ffa.org/. We wish the best of luck to the following members and their coaches Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Dalton:
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. 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. FFA Dodgeball Tournament - November 4th The next chapter FFA meeting for students of the AMP will happen on Thursday, November 4th 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 Tuesday, November 2nd. The FFA Dodgeball Tournament will be supporting the San Antonio Food Bank as a community service project for the month of November. Major Livestock Show Entries Livestock Project Supervisors will be meeting with their respective livestock feeders over the next two weeks to share information about the major livestock shows and to assist students with completing livestock show entry forms. United States Service Academy Nomination Application The United States Service Academy Nomination Application Submission Deadline for the Texas 20th Congressional District is on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00pm Central Standard Time. The academies are considered among the country’s most prestigious institutions, and gaining admission is rigorous and competitive. Students are required to apply to the academy of their choice directly and pass a general fitness and medical exam. However, before the application process is complete, each student must acquire a congressional nomination. Attached to the blog is a copy of the Service Academy Nomination Application for cadets entering Fall 2022. You may submit your completed application packet by mail along with official academic transcripts and standardized test scores to my San Antonio District Office located at 727 E. Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, Suite B-128, San Antonio, Texas 78206. Applicants are encouraged to have a broad academic background, the ability to pass a physical aptitude test, and be of strong moral character. An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a high school graduate between the ages of 17 and 23, unmarried, and have no dependents. Acceptance of a service academy appointment requires at least a nine-year service obligation, consisting of four years at an academy and five years of active duty service. If you have any questions, please contact Austin Martinez of the District Office staff. He may be reached at (210) 348-8216 or by email at [email protected]. Community Service Opportunity The San Antonio Foundation for Equine Education (SAFEE) is a 501(c)(3) that helps people who want equine experiences but do not have access to horses. Currently, they are sponsoring a polo team with students from several local high schools, providing inner-city students with field trips, and are sponsoring an equestrian team from Trinity University. SAFEE is in need of student volunteers for horse shows that they are hosting on December 4, 2021, January 29, 2022, and March 5, 2022. Students are welcome to work one or both shifts for these events – 8:00AM to 11:30AM and/or 11:30AM to 3:00PM To volunteer, students should contact Julie Hamilton directly via email at [email protected] or by text/phone at (210) 827-4977. Please reference SAFEE Horse Shows and that you are student in the Agriscience Magnet Program. 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. 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]. NEISD College Night The NEISD College Night will be held on Wednesday, November 17th at Blossom Athletic Center from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. College and University representatives from Texas and throughout the nation will have informational booths available to visit with prospective students. Also, Financial Aid sessions will be held the same evening to assist families with completing the FAFSA. Scholarship Opportunities Corn Producers / Corn Growers Scholarships Deadline: January 31, 2022 Students can apply to scholarships from both the Texas Corn Producers (TCP) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) with one application. You can find more details on TCP and NCGA scholarships, as well as access the application on their website at: https://texascorn.org/education/scholarships/ 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. 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