AMP Happenings for the Week of September 2nd

Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of September 2nd.

School Holiday - Monday, September 2nd
All NEISD offices and campuses will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Reminder to Return Documentation
On Friday, August 23rd, returning AMP students received a 2019-2020 AMP Student Contract, and if applicable, 2019-2020 CTE Transfer Request Form so that these documents can be up-to-date. It is very important that these documents be returned promptly to the AMP office.

2019-2020 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 we are accepting dues payments (cash or check) in the AMP Administration office. ​

2019 Ag Olympics & Burger Bash
Join us for our huge kick-off event for the 2019-2020 school year in the AMP with our annual Ag Olympics and Burger Bash on Monday, September 9th (rain or shine).

• Ag Olympics for current AMP students will begin at 4:30pm in the AMP Arena. Students will need to wear old clothes (this is a very messy event) and old lace up shoes. Please bring a towel to clean up with afterwards.
• Burger Bash for parents, students, and their families will begin at 6:00pm in the AMP Amphitheater. Burgers and drinks will be provided free of charge by the James Madison FFA Booster Club.
• FFA Booster Club Meeting is for all parents/guardians of students in the AMP and will begin at 6:30pm in the AMP Arena. All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend.
  
  

FFA Livestock Project T-shirts, Show Team Jackets & Vests, and Senior T-shirts
The James Madison FFA Booster Club is currently taking orders until September 13th for this year's editions of livestock project t-shirts, show team jackets & vests, and Class of 2020 t-shirts. If ordering the Class of 2020 t-shirt, please make sure to PRINT your SENIORS name on the bottom of the order form. Order forms are available on the AMP Happenings for the Week of August 26th blog post.

ROUND UP at Lennys Grill & Subs
The James Madison FFA Booster Club has partnered up with Lennys Grill & Subs to raise funds for the AMP Teacher SAE Grants and Teacher Appreciation Day Fund. The goal is to raise over $500.00. Visit Lennys Grill & Subs (17910 Bulverde Rd., Suite #101, San Antonio, TX 78259) between September 16th through October 20th and ROUND UP your total or make a donation while you enjoy their delicious subs and more!

Do You Have Goods and/or Services to Sell?
The JM FFA Booster Club will be providing Vendor spaces at the 2019 North East Ag Fair on October 26th. If you would be interested in having a Vendor space at this community event, please send an email to [email protected] to get more information.

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 following interest meetings are being held in the coming weeks to give students information about specific events and to establish practice times for this semester. Also, you can refer to the FFA Friday Presentation below for more specific information.

• Ag Advocacy - meeting 9/11/19 @ 4:30pm in AG125
• Jr. & Sr. FFA Creed Speaking - meeting 9/12/19 @ 4:30pm in AG203
• Jr. & Sr. FFA Skills - see Mr. Anderson after September 9th for details
• Jr. & Sr. FFA Quiz - see Mr. Price after September 1st for details
• Radio Broadcasting - meeting 9/12/19 @ 4:30pm in AG125
• Public Relations - meeting 9/3/19 @ 4:30pm in AG120
  
  

Upcoming September Events (click HERE for the entire 2019-2020 calendar of activities)

• Monday, September 9th - FFA Ag Olympics at 4:30pm (meet in AMP Arena).
• Monday, September 9th - Burger Bash at 6:00pm for FFA members and parents (meet in AMP Amphitheater).
• Monday, September 9th - FFA Booster Club Meeting for parents at 6:30pm in AMP Arena.
• Monday, September 9th - James Madison FFA Meat and Cookie Fundraiser Begins
• Monday, September 16th - Guide Dogs for the Blind Information Meeting for students interested in becoming involved with the guide dog experience. Meeting is at 6:30pm in AMP Arena.
• Monday, September 16th - Lennys Grill and Subs ROUND Up Fundraiser Begins
• Tuesday, September 17th - JM PTSA Meet the Teacher Night beginning at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
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James Madison FFA Booster Club
The James Madison FFA Booster Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a membership of parents/guardians whose student(s) are actively attending the NEISD Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP). Membership for families is FREE.
 
The FFA Booster Club exists to organize and conduct fundraising activities to provide financial support to all students of the AMP in order to enhance the educational and agricultural experiences of the students. Parents/guardians can support the James Madison FFA Booster Club by making the AMP a family experience. This can be done through a variety of means such as volunteering of your time and talents, introducing the FFA Booster Club to corporate sponsors, or financially supporting the FFA Booster Club with donations or purchasing merchandise.

All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to sign up for the FFA Booster Club email distribution list by clicking HERE. You can also sign up for text message notifications by texting @JMFF to 81010.
​(Please note, the James Madison FFA Booster Club does NOT share contact information and will communicate with its members only in regards to matters pertaining to the James Madison FFA Booster Club, the James Madison FFA Chapter, and the Agriscience Magnet Program.)

Get connected with us!
Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on 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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