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 September 20th. Upcoming Events
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. James Madison FFA Chapter T-Shirt Sponsorship Opportunity The James Madison FFA is looking for t-shirt sponsors for our annual "chapter shirt". Our chapter shirts help to unite our members and build community, camaraderie, and pride amongst our members no matter the level of their involvement. Sponsoring this year's chapter shirt will get your business or family logo on the back of over 500 shirts worn by James Madison FFA members. For more information about this opportunity, please download the sponsorship information form attached to this post. FFA Scholarship Informational Meeting - Tuesday, September 21st Mr. Anderson will be hosting a FFA Scholarship Informational Meeting prior to the PTSA Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, September 21st at 5:45PM in the AMP Commons. The meeting is geared towards 12th grade AMP students and their parents, however, ALL AMP families are welcome to come and learn about different types of scholarships and the process towards earning them. Make a Donation through the Big Give SA The annual Big Give SA online fundraising campaign is taking place on Thursday, September 23rd. The AMP is a part of this year's campaign efforts in which you can make a charitable donation of $25, $50, $100, or any amount towards our goal of $5,000. Click HERE to donate now! Funds raised from the Big Give SA campaign will be used to pay student expenses for participating in Leadership Development Events, Career Development Events, Supervised Agriculture Experiences, Agriscience Fairs, Internships, Guide Dogs for the Blind, BBQ Cook-offs, and many more student activities during the 2021-2022 school year. Please consider helping us spread the word about this online giving opportunity by sharing the following link on your personal social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.): https://www.thebiggivesa.org/p2p/217975/neisd-agriscience JM FFA Booster Club Online Merchandise Store Now Available The James Madison FFA Booster Club has created an online merchandise store with an initial offering of t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, duffel bags, and folding chairs. The online store will be accepting orders through the week of October 4th, at which time orders will be finalized with the merchant, produced, and then all items will be shipped to the Booster Club for distribution. The online merchandise store can be accessed at: https://www.companycasuals.com/jamesmadison/start.jsp. North East Ag Fair Sponsorship Committee The North East Ag Fair Sponsorship Committee is looking for individuals to join us as we begin searching for sponsorships for the 2022 North East Ag Fair. Last year, we helped secure $20,000 worth of donations that went directly back to our students. We would love to grow that number, but need more volunteers to help us out. We meet briefly monthly between October and December to touch base. Outside of the meetings, we call/visit local businesses to find and secure sponsorships. To volunteer to serve on this impactful committee, click on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/NEAgFairSponsorshipCommittee. If you need more information, you may contact the chairpersons for this committee who are Heather Gafke ([email protected]) and Katina Wright ([email protected]). Business and Family Sponsorship Opportunities
LDE/CDE Opportunities for Students Leadership Development Events (LDE) and Career Development Events (CDE) are excellent opportunities for students to engage in competitive contests through the FFA. The team selection process is now occurring, so interested students need to make contact with the specific teachers listed below if interested in competing.
Guide Dog Raiser Information Meeting - September 28, 2021 There will be a mandatory meeting for students and their parents/guardians for any AMP student interested in becoming a raiser for our Guide Dog program that is not currently undergoing the acceptance process. This meeting is mandatory for both the student and a parent/guardian to attend in order to be considered for this opportunity. The meeting will be held on September 28th at 6:00PM in the AMP Arena. Ag Engineering Open Shop Hours Students that are interested in Ag Engineering and wanting to learn how to weld and work with equipment can attend the Ag Engineering Open Shop available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30PM to 7:00PM in the Ag Engineering Lab. Guidance and Counseling News 12th Grade Guidance Sessions On Wednesday, September 22nd and Friday, September 24th, Mrs. Suarez will be conducting guidance sessions for AMP Seniors during the students English class. ASVAB Exam October 5, 2021 The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Exam will be administered at James Madison HS on Tuesday, October 5th at 9:00AM in the computer lab located in C20. This opportunity is available to 10th through 12th grade students. Students can register in the counseling office by seeing Mrs. Avalos, Counseling Clerk, or by completing the following Google form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJPpJEsdnkyTLXqVXaQPj2zs9NldO9835XPuf6bJvbODCwqQ/viewform If students are interested in learning more about the ASVAB, they can visit www.asvabprogram.com. Also, this is a great study resource: ASVAB Practice Tests | Hundreds of Free ASVAB Questions. Please see Mrs. Myers, CCMR Specialist, in the counseling office for more information about the ASVAB or contact her via email at [email protected]. Upcoming Virtual College Visits September 21st at 3:30PM - Southwestern University: Register Here September 23rd at 10:30AM - UTSA: Register Here September 28th at 3:30PM - University of Houston: Register Here September 30th at 10:30AM - Texas A&M College Station: Register Here October 1st at 12:30PM - UT Austin: Register Here October 5th at 3:30PM - University of the Incarnate Word: Register Here 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. 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 2021-2022 school year. 
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