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 26th. Upcoming Events
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. 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. Land Stewardship Ambassadors Program In February 2021, the Witte Museum and the East Foundation will be offering the Land Stewardship Ambassador program for 15 high school students in Bexar County. The principles of land stewardship can be applied in both urban and rural settings. Students from diverse backgrounds can learn from and inspire one another to think critically about how we care for the land. The goal of this program is to increase awareness of land stewardship principles, promote civic engagement in today’s youth and inspire students to obtain careers that support land stewardship. Students who successfully complete the 10-session program will earn a $400 stipend. Please see the attached flier for more details or go to https://www.wittemuseum.org/land-stewardship-ambassadors/ for more information and to apply. Application deadline is December 1, 2020. 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 one remaining virtual opportunity for students to learn about manufacturing career pathways! 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 National FFA Scholarship Program Deadline: January 14, 2021 The National FFA Scholarship Program application opens Nov. 1. Whether students are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million dollars. Everything students need to successfully complete the application can be found on the scholarship website. This year, we are also including how-to videos to assist students in completing the application and advisors on validating the student’s application. It is imperative that students “white list” emails that will come from our scholarship partner ISTS. Here is a document to walk you through how to ensure you receive the communication around the scholarship program. The scholarship application closes on Jan. 14, 2021. Access the scholarship application and resources at FFA.org/Scholarships. 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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