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Weekly updates of the important events and happenings in the Agriscience Magnet Program.

AMP Happenings for the Week of March 28th

3/27/2022

 
Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of March 28th.
​
Upcoming Events ​​
  • Monday, March 28, 2022 - James Madison FFA Talent Contest at 4:45PM in AMP Arena
  • Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 2022-2023 James Madison FFA Officer Application Meeting at 6:00PM in AG130
  • Thursday, April 7, 2022 - James Madison FFA Chapter Degree Ceremony at 6:00PM in AMP Commons
  • Thursday, April 7, 2022 - James Madison FFA Booster Club General Meeting at 6:30PM in AMP Commons
  • Thursday, April 7, 2022 - Distribution of North East Ag Fair Premium Auction checks following the Booster Club meeting
  • Friday, April 8, 2022 - School Holiday
  • Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 2023 Major Show Goat Project Interest Meeting at 6:00PM in AG120
​
Got Talent? - James Madison FFA Talent Contest
Do you have talent? Do you like to entertain audiences? If so, we have a contest for you! 

The James Madison FFA is having a talent contest on Monday, March 28th at 4:45PM in the AMP Arena and all James Madison FFA members are invited to come watch and cast your vote to select our 2022 James Madison FFA Talent Winner.

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2022-2023 James Madison FFA Chapter Officer Application
The James Madison FFA Chapter is looking for dedicated and hard-working students to serve as chapter officer for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year the chapter officer team plans and implements chapter events and encourages members to participate.

In order to be considered for a chapter officer position, interested students and a parent/guardian must attend a MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday, April 5th at 6:00PM in the AG130.

If a student and/or parent/guardian are unable to attend the mandatory meeting, they must contact Mr. Anderson (
[email protected]) by Monday, April 4th to schedule a make-up session.

FFA Chapter Degree Ceremony - April 7th

AMP students receiving their Chapter FFA Degree will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, April 7th at 6:00PM in the AMP Commons prior to the FFA Booster Club General Meeting. Following the Booster Club meeting, there will be sweets for the students and their parents.

April JM FFA Booster Club General Meeting - Thursday, April 7, 2022
The next monthly meeting of the FFA Booster Club will be Thursday, April 7th at 6:30pm in the AMP Commons. All parents/guardians of AMP students are encouraged to join us for the Booster Club meeting.

Major agenda items for the April meeting will be the nomination of the 2022-2023 Executive Board for the FFA Booster Club and distribution of the 2022 North East Ag Fair Premium Auction checks.

2022 AMP Livestock Expo Species Breakout Sessions - Tuesday, April 19th
The AMP Livestock Expo is a platform where AMP students can gain knowledge and experience in actual production agriculture through the raising and exhibiting of a livestock animal. The possibility of raising a livestock project (goats, lambs, rabbits, or swine) is a fantastic way to get hands on skills in agriculture and is one of many ways a student can meet the goal of having a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) project in the AMP.

The AMP staff will be sharing information about the opportunity to raise and exhibit a livestock animal at the 
2022 AMP Livestock Expo (generally known as the JV livestock program) through individual breakout sessions for goats, lambs, rabbits, and swine from 7:00PM to 8:00PM on Tuesday, April 19th in the AMP Complex. Students and parents/guardians will be able to attend two breakout sessions of their choice that evening.

We will post an informational presentation about the AMP Livestock Expo and all necessary documents on the AMP Livestock Expo website in the coming weeks (
https://amplivestockexpo.weebly.com). Students and parents/guardians should view the informational presentation prior to attending the species breakout sessions on April 19th. 

2023 Major Show Goat Projects
If a student is interested in learning more about raising and exhibiting a goat project for the 2023 major shows, Mrs. Leita is hosting an interest meeting for students and their parent/guardian on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 6:00PM in AG120. Contact Mrs. Leita at [email protected] for more information.

2022 AMP Awards Application
As we do at the end of each school year, the AMP recognizes student achievements from throughout the school year in many different areas. 

The 2022 AMP Awards Application is now available for students to apply to 38 different award categories for recognition. For a student to be considered for any of the award categories, they must check the award area that they are applying for and briefly explain why they should receive the award. Students may apply for multiple award categories, however, must submit a separate award application for each category.

Award applications must be submitted online through the following link and are due by April 29, 2022:   https://forms.gle/kxHJoY1yKqcXCYhB7.

Award winners will be recognized at the 2022 AMP Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Women of Welding Summer Camp
Texas State University in San Marcos is proud to host the Women of Welding (W0W) Summer Camp for high school girls interested in careers in the welding industry. The camp is a five-day (July 18-22, 2022) dive into several different welding processes and other emerging technologies used in the industry. The camp is being led by women including a professional welding instructor and a secondary welding instructor and we will have keynote speakers at dinner each night.

The WoW Summer Camp has a competitive application process and will be capped at 28 participants. The camp is fully funded by the USDA Women and Minorities in STEM grant. The grant will cover the hotel, meals, welding gear, and other perks! The students are responsible for their travel to and from San Marcos, TX.

Interested high school girls must apply by April 1, 2022. Our 28 participants will be announced at the Rising Star Welding Event at Texas State University on April 30th. Wow Summer Camp application is attached below this post.


Guidance and Counseling News
Advanced Animal Science Dual Credit for 2022-2023 School Year
If you are a current Sophomore or Junior AMP student and have requested Advanced Animal Science for next school year, please check your NEISD student email account for information regarding how to enroll in the Dual Credit opportunity that is offered with Advanced Animal Science. Students that qualify for the Dual Credit opportunity can earn 6 hours of college credit through Palo Alto College and also earn 1.15 ranking points by taking the exact same course as non-dual credit students.
​

Attention Seniors
The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all graduating seniors as of the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE to complete the FAFSA and satisfy this requirement for graduation.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities
Surita Wyatt Scholarship
Deadline: April 18, 2022
The NEISD CTE Business & Advisory Council will be awarding four scholarships in the amount of $500 to graduating NEISD seniors that have been active in taking CTE courses while in high school. In addition, one student will be awarded a $1000 scholarship and named the overall senior CTE student for NEISD.

​The criteria for selection include the following actions:
  1. Participation in Career and Technical (CTE) courses (all courses in AMP are CTE courses). 
  2. Demonstrate success in academic areas.
  3. Exhibits evidence of personal character and leadership.

The scholarship application is attached below this post.

Norman Vestal Memorial Rotary Scholarship  
Deadline: April 29, 2022
The Rotary Club of San Antonio will grant five (5) $500 scholarships to area graduating high school seniors from Bexar County who plan to pursue a career in Agrilife (to include Agribusiness).

Eligibility:
  1. Currently enrolled in a high school in Bexar County. 
  2. Classified as a Senior during the 2021-2022 School year.
  3. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  4. Cannot be the child or grandchild of a Rotarian.
  5. Must plan on attending college during the 2022-2023 academic year at an accredited college or university.
  6. Must be pursuing a degree in Agri-Life (to include Agribusiness)

Alamo Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2022

Graduating Seniors that are considering or planning enrollment at one of the Alamo Community Colleges for the 2022-2023 academic year, should complete Alamo Community Colleges online scholarship application as soon as possible.
There are a few significant changes to the application for this year:

  1. May 1, 2022 is the only deadline for scholarships and it applies to the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.
  2. No essay is required!
  3. Transcripts are not required!

Go to the Alamo Community Colleges Foundation Scholarship page for more information and to apply: https://www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships/

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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AMP Happenings for the Week of March 21st

3/20/2022

 
Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of March 21st.
​
Upcoming Events ​​
  • Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - FFA Letter Jacket Fitting & Ordering from 3:00PM to 5:00PM in AMP Commons
  • Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - SAT Exam School Day for 11th graders (modified school day schedule for 9th, 10th, and 12th graders)
  • Monday, March 28, 2022 - James Madison FFA Talent Contest at 4:45PM in AMP Arena
  • Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 2022-2023 James Madison FFA Officer Application Meeting at 6:00PM in AG130
  • Thursday, April 7, 2022 - James Madison FFA Booster Club General Meeting at 6:30PM in AMP Commons
  • Friday, April 8, 2022 - School Holiday
​
Tractor Technician Team Earns Texas FFA Championship Title
The James Madison FFA Tractor Technician team competed on March 12th and 13th at the Texas FFA State Tractor Technician Career Development Event hosted by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and earned the State Championship title.

Team members included Gage White scoring 1st High Point Individual, Moses Greer scoring 3rd High Point Individual, and Logan Wright scoring 4th High Point Individual. Students were rewarded with over $2,000 worth of tools and equipment for their success.

This is the first time in the history of our program that this team has won this competition. The team was coached by Mr. Rode.


For great insight on the Tractor Technician Championship, click the following link for a story done by KHOU-TV in Houston: https://www.khou.com/article/entertainment/events/rodeohouston/ffa-tractor-tech-championship-houston-rodeo/285-7f5cec65-2cab-4b59-abe7-f13a2ae721b9

Houston Stock Show Successes
The 2022 Houston Stock Show has come to a close and  we had several members of the James Madison FFA find success.


We encourage you to check out our recent posts on the James Madison FFA Facebook Page to celebrate with us and congratulate our students on a job well done!

FFA Letter Jacket
The Spring 2022 fitting and ordering for a FFA Letter Jacket will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the AMP Commons. 


Letter jacket representatives will be fitting qualified students for jackets and taking orders on Tuesday, March 22nd. Payment in full must be made at the time of fitting and ordering.

Got Talent? - James Madison FFA Talent Contest
Do you have talent? Do you like to entertain audiences? If so, we have a contest for you! 

The James Madison FFA is having a talent contest on Monday, March 28th at 4:45pm in the AMP Arena. Pick up an entry form from the AMP Administration office or download it below and return it by 4:30pm on Thursday, March 24th to enter the talent contest.

​
AMP Senior Superlatives
Attention AMP Seniors - voting for the 2022 AMP Senior Superlatives will take place beginning on March 22nd during AMP classes.

2022-2023 James Madison FFA Chapter Officer Application
The James Madison FFA Chapter is looking for dedicated and hard-working students to serve as chapter officer for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year the chapter officer team plans and implements chapter events and encourages members to participate.

In order to be considered for a chapter officer position, interested students and a parent/guardian must attend a MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday, April 5th at 6:00PM in the AG130.

If a student and/or parent/guardian are unable to attend the mandatory meeting, they must contact Mr. Anderson (
[email protected]) by Monday, April 4th to schedule a make-up session.

April JM FFA Booster Club General Meeting - Thursday, April 7, 2022
The next monthly meeting of the FFA Booster Club will be Thursday, April 7th at 6:30pm in the AMP Commons. All parents/guardians of AMP students are encouraged to join us for the Booster Club meeting.

A major agenda item for the April meeting is the nomination of the 2022-2023 Executive Board for the FFA Booster Club.

Camp Bow Wow Employment Opportunity
The Camp Bow Wow locations in Live Oak and the San Antonio Airport are currently looking to hire students with the ability to work weekends, holidays, this upcoming summer, and possibly as work site for students in our Practicum of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course.

Camp Bow Wow is looking for students that are dependable and punctual for reporting to work, have a good work ethic, enjoy working with puppies and dogs, looking to learn something new, willing to work with a team, and possibly help with customer/client relations.


Interested students can search current job opportunities and submit applications by visiting the following website: https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/camp-bow-wow/en.

Guidance and Counseling News
Advanced Animal Science Dual Credit for 2022-2023 School Year
If you are a current Sophomore or Junior AMP student and have requested Advanced Animal Science for next school year, please check your NEISD student email account for information regarding how to enroll in the Dual Credit opportunity that is offered with Advanced Animal Science. Students that qualify for the Dual Credit opportunity can earn 6 hours of college credit through Palo Alto College and also earn 1.15 ranking points by taking the exact same course as non-dual credit students.
​

Attention Seniors
The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all graduating seniors as of the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE to complete the FAFSA and satisfy this requirement for graduation.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities
Alamo Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2022

Graduating Seniors that are considering or planning enrollment at one of the Alamo Community Colleges for the 2022-2023 academic year, should complete Alamo Community Colleges online scholarship application as soon as possible.
There are a few significant changes to the application for this year:

  1. May 1, 2022 is the only deadline for scholarships and it applies to the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.
  2. No essay is required!
  3. Transcripts are not required!

Go to the Alamo Community Colleges Foundation Scholarship page for more information and to apply: https://www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships/

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.

AMP Happenings for the Week of March 14th

3/13/2022

 
Howdy AMP families and students,

The following are important events and happenings for the week of March 14th.
​
Upcoming Events ​​
  • Saturday, March 19, 2022 - "Down Home in San Antone" Gala from 6:00PM to 11:00PM at the Voigt Center in Hollywood Park (Click HERE for more information)
  • Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - FFA Letter Jacket Fitting & Ordering from 3:00PM to 5:00PM in AMP Commons
  • Monday, March 28, 2022 - James Madison FFA Talent Contest at 4:45PM in AMP Arena
​
"Down Home in San Antone" Gala
GALA IS BACK!!!  Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 19th, 6 pm - 11 pm for the "Down Home in San Antone" Gala to be held at the Voigt Center in Hollywood Park.  This is not an event you will want to miss!!  21+ only, night includes dinner, open bar, silent and live auction items, and an overall GREAT TIME!  Tickets are $50, (8 tickets = a reserved table!) available to purchase online, through an Executive Board member, or in Mrs. Cooper's office. Click HERE for more information.

Attached to this post is the Partnership Letter for donations for the Gala evening.  Share with businesses you know that will want to be a part of the Agriscience Magnet Program.  Whether live or silent auction items or financial support for costs incurred, all are essential to making this evening extraordinary!

It is also time for our board elections, if you would like to be a part of the 2022-2023 Executive Board please reach out and let us know.

FFA Letter Jacket
The Spring 2022 fitting and ordering for a FFA Letter Jacket will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the AMP Commons. 

To purchase a FFA Letter Jacket, students must complete the FFA Letter Jacket application (attached to this post) and return the completed application to the AMP Administration office by Friday, March 18th before receiving a letter jacket ordering packet.


Letter jacket representatives will be fitting qualified students for jackets and taking orders on Tuesday, March 22nd. Payment in full must be made at the time of fitting and ordering.

Got Talent? - James Madison FFA Talent Contest
Do you have talent? Do you like to entertain audiences? If so, we have a contest for you! 

The James Madison FFA is having a talent contest on Monday, March 28th at 4:45pm in the AMP Arena. Pick up an entry form from the AMP Administration office or download it below and return it by 4:30pm on Thursday, March 24th to enter the talent contest.

​
AMP Senior Superlatives
Attention AMP Seniors - check your NEISD student email for information about nominating your fellow AMP Seniors for the Class of 2022 AMP Senior Superlatives. Nominations are open March 7 - 21, 2022.

AgDiscovery: Investing in the Future of American Agriculture
AgDiscovery is a summer outreach program designed to help teenagers explore careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, agribusiness, and much more! The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture from university professors, scientists, and administrative professionals who work for the U.S. Government in a variety of fields.

They study the life cycles and habits of insects (entomologists); research micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses (biotechnologists); examine cells and tissues under a microscope to identify diseases (plant pathologists); work to conserve and manage wild animals and their habitats (wildlife biologists); carry out animal health programs (veterinarians); provide education on the humane care and treatment of animals (veterinarians and animal care inspectors); and manage the business aspects of protecting plants and animals (agribusiness).

This 2- to 4-week summer outreach program for 2022 targets middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about plants, animals, and agribusiness. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in charac­ter- and team-building activities and a variety of other events.

There is no cost to attend the AgDiscovery 2022 summer program. Tuition, room and board, lab supplies, meals, and activity fees will be covered by APHIS. Students selected for the program are only responsible for costs that may be associated with traveling to the university campus on opening day and returning home at the conclusion of the program on closing day.


Click HERE to learn more about this amazing opportunity and how to apply. You may also download an information brochure attached to this post below. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2022.

Camp Bow Wow Employment Opportunity
The Camp Bow Wow locations in Live Oak and the San Antonio Airport are currently looking to hire students with the ability to work weekends, holidays, this upcoming summer, and possibly as work site for students in our Practicum of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course.

Camp Bow Wow is looking for students that are dependable and punctual for reporting to work, have a good work ethic, enjoy working with puppies and dogs, looking to learn something new, willing to work with a team, and possibly help with customer/client relations.


Interested students can search current job opportunities and submit applications by visiting the following website: https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/camp-bow-wow/en.

Guidance and Counseling News
Advanced Animal Science Dual Credit for 2022-2023 School Year
If you are a current Sophomore or Junior AMP student and have requested Advanced Animal Science for next school year, please check your NEISD student email account for information regarding how to enroll in the Dual Credit opportunity that is offered with Advanced Animal Science. Students that qualify for the Dual Credit opportunity can earn 6 hours of college credit through Palo Alto College and also earn 1.15 ranking points by taking the exact same course as non-dual credit students.
​

Attention Seniors
The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all graduating seniors as of the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE to complete the FAFSA and satisfy this requirement for graduation.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities
PTSA Blossom Scholarship
UPDATED Deadline: March 18, 2022

PTSA Blossom Scholarship application is now ready! This scholarship offers financial assistance to students who plan to enter the field of education.
 
Attached to this post is the Blossom Scholarship application and instructions.   Students do need to be a Madison PTSA member to apply.   If not already a PTSA member, please join at www.joinpta.org.
 
The deadline for the applications is Friday, March 18th, 2022. Please turn in applications to Ms. Lisa Brandvold in the Counseling Office or email [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted the week of February 28th.

Alamo Community Colleges Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2022

Graduating Seniors that are considering or planning enrollment at one of the Alamo Community Colleges for the 2022-2023 academic year, should complete Alamo Community Colleges online scholarship application as soon as possible.
There are a few significant changes to the application for this year:

  1. May 1, 2022 is the only deadline for scholarships and it applies to the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.
  2. No essay is required!
  3. Transcripts are not required!

Go to the Alamo Community Colleges Foundation Scholarship page for more information and to apply: https://www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships/

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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AMP Happenings for the Week of March 7th

3/6/2022

 
Howdy AMP families and students,

NEISD schools and offices are closed this week for the Spring Break holiday.

​The following are important events and happenings for the week of March 7th.

​
Upcoming Events ​​
  • March 7 - 11, 2022 - Spring Break Holiday
  • Saturday, March 19, 2022 - "Down Home in San Antone" Gala from 6:00PM to 11:00PM at the Voigt Center in Hollywood Park (Click HERE for more information)
  • Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - FFA Letter Jacket Fitting & Ordering from 3:00PM to 5:00PM in AMP Commons
  • Monday, March 28, 2022 - James Madison FFA Talent Contest at 4:45PM in AMP Arena
​
"Down Home in San Antone" Gala
GALA IS BACK!!!  Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 19th, 6 pm - 11 pm for the "Down Home in San Antone" Gala to be held at the Voigt Center in Hollywood Park.  This is not an event you will want to miss!!  21+ only, night includes dinner, open bar, silent and live auction items, and an overall GREAT TIME!  Tickets are $50, (8 tickets = a reserved table!) available to purchase online, through an Executive Board member, or in Mrs. Cooper's office. Click HERE for more information.

Attached to this post is the Partnership Letter for donations for the Gala evening.  Share with businesses you know that will want to be a part of the Agriscience Magnet Program.  Whether live or silent auction items or financial support for costs incurred, all are essential to making this evening extraordinary!

It is also time for our board elections, if you would like to be a part of the 2022-2023 Executive Board please reach out and let us know.

FFA Letter Jacket
The Spring 2022 fitting and ordering for a FFA Letter Jacket will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the AMP Commons. 

To purchase a FFA Letter Jacket, students must complete the FFA Letter Jacket application (attached to this post) and return the completed application to the AMP Administration office by Friday, March 18th before receiving a letter jacket ordering packet.


Letter jacket representatives will be fitting qualified students for jackets and taking orders on Tuesday, March 22nd. Payment in full must be made at the time of fitting and ordering.

Got Talent? - James Madison FFA Talent Contest
Do you have talent? Do you like to entertain audiences? If so, we have a contest for you! 

The James Madison FFA is having a talent contest on Monday, March 28th at 4:45pm in the AMP Arena. Pick up an entry form from the AMP Administration office or download it below and return it by 4:30pm on Thursday, March 24th to enter the talent contest.

AMP Senior Superlatives
Attention AMP Seniors - check your NEISD student email for information about nominating your fellow AMP Seniors for the Class of 2022 AMP Senior Superlatives. Nominations are open March 7 - 21, 2022.


AgDiscovery: Investing in the Future of American Agriculture
AgDiscovery is a summer outreach program designed to help teenagers explore careers in plant and animal science, wildlife management, agribusiness, and much more! The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about agriculture from university professors, scientists, and administrative professionals who work for the U.S. Government in a variety of fields.

They study the life cycles and habits of insects (entomologists); research micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses (biotechnologists); examine cells and tissues under a microscope to identify diseases (plant pathologists); work to conserve and manage wild animals and their habitats (wildlife biologists); carry out animal health programs (veterinarians); provide education on the humane care and treatment of animals (veterinarians and animal care inspectors); and manage the business aspects of protecting plants and animals (agribusiness).

This 2- to 4-week summer outreach program for 2022 targets middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about plants, animals, and agribusiness. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in charac­ter- and team-building activities and a variety of other events.

There is no cost to attend the AgDiscovery 2022 summer program. Tuition, room and board, lab supplies, meals, and activity fees will be covered by APHIS. Students selected for the program are only responsible for costs that may be associated with traveling to the university campus on opening day and returning home at the conclusion of the program on closing day.


Click HERE to learn more about this amazing opportunity and how to apply. You may also download an information brochure attached to this post below. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2022.

Camp Bow Wow Employment Opportunity
The Camp Bow Wow locations in Live Oak and the San Antonio Airport are currently looking to hire students with the ability to work weekends, holidays, this upcoming summer, and possibly as work site for students in our Practicum of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources course.

Camp Bow Wow is looking for students that are dependable and punctual for reporting to work, have a good work ethic, enjoy working with puppies and dogs, looking to learn something new, willing to work with a team, and possibly help with customer/client relations.


Interested students can search current job opportunities and submit applications by visiting the following website: https://apply.jobappnetwork.com/camp-bow-wow/en.

Guidance and Counseling News
Advanced Animal Science Dual Credit for 2022-2023 School Year
If you are a current Sophomore or Junior AMP student and have requested Advanced Animal Science for next school year, please check your NEISD student email account for information regarding how to enroll in the Dual Credit opportunity that is offered with Advanced Animal Science. Students that qualify for the Dual Credit opportunity can earn 6 hours of college credit through Palo Alto College and also earn 1.15 ranking points by taking the exact same course as non-dual credit students.

Attention Seniors
The completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required by all graduating seniors as of the 2021-2022 school year. Click HERE to complete the FAFSA and satisfy this requirement for graduation.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities
PTSA Blossom Scholarship
UPDATED Deadline: March 18, 2022

PTSA Blossom Scholarship application is now ready! This scholarship offers financial assistance to students who plan to enter the field of education.
 
Attached to this post is the Blossom Scholarship application and instructions.   Students do need to be a Madison PTSA member to apply.   If not already a PTSA member, please join at www.joinpta.org.
 
The deadline for the applications is Friday, March 18th, 2022. Please turn in applications to Ms. Lisa Brandvold in the Counseling Office or email [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted the week of February 28th.

San Antonio A&M Club Foundation Opportunity Award Scholarship
Deadline: March 11, 2022

As Aggies, we are called to help and serve others, and the San Antonio A&M Club is proud to be able to do so through our scholarship program. The San Antonio A&M Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated by Former Students of Texas A&M University living in the Bexar County area. Our scholarships are funded by donations raised through the San Antonio A&M Club members and are not awarded by Texas A&M University. This scholarship is awarded by the San Antonio A&M Club Foundation and is over and above any scholarship for which the student might apply for at the University level.
 
The San Antonio A&M Club Foundation is administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender or national origin. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following two conditions: 
  • Applicants must be graduating from a high school in Bexar County or reside in Bexar County at the time of graduation. Students who reside in Bexar County but attend a high school outside of Bexar County or participate in homeschooling or online education programs are eligible. 
  • Applicants must be unconditionally admitted to Texas A&M University College Station, Galveston, or Qatar campus, and be enrolled for the Fall 2022 semester. The scholarship is not available to students seeking admission to other universities in the Texas A&M University System. This scholarship is not available to students who are conditionally admitted as part of Blinn TEAM, Engineering at Blinn or other transition academic program.
The 2022 scholarship application is available for electronic completion at aggiepark.com under the scholarship tab on the menu bar. Submission guidelines and additional information about our scholarships can be found at aggiepark.com. Applicants’ use of the electronic Application is preferred. For those who are not able to access or complete the electronic Application, Aggie Park staff will supply a paper, Adobe or Word version of the Application upon request.
 
The application deadline is 5:00pm on March 11, 2022. 

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