AMP Happenings for the Week of September 6th

Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of September 6th.

Upcoming Events ​

• Monday, September 6, 2021 - School Holiday
• Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - Alamo District FFA Leadership Lab @ Somerset HS
• Saturday, September 18, 2021 - Area 7 FFA Greenhand Camp @ Fredericksburg HS
• Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - PTSA Greenback Night @ James Madison HS
• Friday, September 24, 2021 - Student UIL Eligibility Grade Check

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.
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​For more information about this opportunity, please download the sponsorship information form attached to this post.

September JM FFA Booster Club General Meeting
Thank you to the parents/guardians that attended the September general meeting of the James Madison FFA Booster Club on Thursday, September 2nd. The following items of business were shared with the membership for this school year:

• Adopted budget for the 2021 - 2022 school year - the budget was proposed and approved for this school year to support AMP students with scholarships, livestock premium payout, LDE/CDE fees, and SAE grants totaling more than $74,000. A copy of the approved budget can be accessed at: https://agrisciencemagnetprogram.weebly.com/minutes---general-meetings.html
• North East Ag Fair Sponsorship Opportunity - sponsorships are now available for the 2022 North East Ag Fair to be held on January 7 - 8, 2022 at the AMP Complex. Multiple sponsorship levels are available for businesses and families to consider and all information is available at: www.NorthEastAgFair.com.
• Belt 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 AMP Livestock Expo, the Fall Challenge Lamb and Goat Prospect Show, the North East Ag Fair, and the AMP Awards Gala. In all, 37 belt buckles will be awarded this year and the sponsorship cost is $200 per buckle. Contact Mrs. Fuller at (210) 356-1517 for information and to make a sponsorship.

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.

The next general meeting of the FFA Booster Club will be on Thursday, October 7th at 6:30PM in the AMP Commons.

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.

• Ag Advocacy - first meeting 9/08/21 @ 4:45pm in AG125. See Mrs. McMullan for more information.
• Jr. & Sr. FFA Creed Speaking - first meeting 9/07/21 @ 8:15AM in AG203. See Mrs. Dalton for more information.
• Job Interview - first meeting 9/09/21 @ 4:30PM in AG120. See Mrs. Leita for more information.
• Jr. & Sr. FFA Quiz - meeting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 8:00AM in AG1001. See Mr. Rode for more information.
• Public Relations - first meeting 9/07/21 @ 4:30PM in AG117. See Mr. Witzel for more information.
• Homesite & Land Evaluation - meetings will be held Tuesday and Thursday after school at 4:35PM. See Mr. Rode for more information.
• Range and Plant Identification - see Mr. Anderson in AG130 for more information about these contests and when practices will be held.

BBQ Cook-off Team Information
Any students interested in learning more about the BBQ Cook-off Team or the try-out process, please see Mrs. McMullan in AG125 to pick up an information packet. There is required paperwork that must be completed and returned to Mrs. McMullan by September 15, 2021 in order to participate in try-outs.

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.

Class of 2022 - Senior Sunrise
The Senior Class and James Madison PTSA invite all AMP Seniors to come and take part in the Senior Sunrise event to be held on Friday, September 10th at 6:40AM on the upper athletic field. Come and enjoy the start of the school year with the rising of the sun! Breakfast tacos and bottled water will be provided for those in attendance.

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.

2021-2022 JM FFA Chapter Tshirt Sponsorship Info.pdf
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