2023-2024 AMP Happenings
Weekly updates of the important events and happenings.
AMP HAPPENINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13th
The following are the important events and happenings for the week of November 13th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Monday, November 13, 2023 - NEISD Magnet Night #2; 5:30PM to 7:30PM; Bradley MS
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - Area 7 FFA Leadership Development Events; Blanco HS
- Friday, November 17, 2023 - 10th Annual AMP College & Career Fair; 11:30AM to 2:30PM; AMP Complex
- Monday, November 20, 2023 - Bexar County Swine Validation; 4:00PM to 6:00PM; AMP Complex
- November 20 - 24, 2023 - NEISD Campuses Closed
- Friday, December 1, 2023 - Entry Deadline for North East Ag Fair
AMP DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING NEWS
- Use the following link to submit a request to see Mrs. Purcell: 2023-2024 Request to See Counselor Form
- Mrs. Purcell, AMP Counselor, is located in the AMP Administration Office.
- Contact information for Mrs. Purcell:
Email - jpurce@neisd.net
Phone - (210) 356-1493
The following are helpful resources for Seniors:
JMHS 2024 GRADUATION DATE SET
North East ISD announced the graduation dates and times for the Class of 2024. James Madison High School will celebrate graduation on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 2:00PM at the Alamodome.
JAMES MADISON FFA MEMBERS COMPETE IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS
On Thursday, November 9th, AMP students competed in the first level of competition at the Alamo District FFA LDEs. We are excited to announce that 6 teams are advancing to the Area 7 FFA LDEs that will take place on Wednesday, November 15th.
Results are as follows for the Alamo District FFA LDEs:
Agriculture Advocacy – 1st place (Advancing to Area competition) and 2nd place
Agricultural Issues Forum - 1st place (Advancing to Area competition)
Jr. Creed Speaking – 4th and 6th place
Sr. Creed Speaking - 1st place (Advancing to Area competition) and 2nd place
Job Interview – 3rd place
Sr. Quiz – 1st place (Advancing to Area competition) and 4th place
Public Relations – 1st place (Advancing to Area competition) and 4th place
Radio Broadcasting – 9th and 10th place
Sr. Spanish Creed Speaking -2nd place (Advancing to Area competition) and 3rd place
10TH ANNUAL AMP COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
Time: 11:30AM - 2:30PM (4th, 5th, 6th period lunches)
Post-secondary representatives from Texas universities, colleges and technical schools will be in attendance to provide AMP students with information about educational opportunities in agriculture after high school. Representatives will also be in attendance from agencies and employers to share career opportunities with AMP students in the areas of agriculture.
2024 NORTH EAST AG FAIR WEBSITE IS LIVE!
The website and resources have been updated for the 2024 North East Ag Fair scheduled to be held January 12-13, 2024. The website address is https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/.
Besides the opportunity for students that are raising livestock for the major livestock shows to participate, we will be hosting the other competitions to include the Creative Arts competition, BBQ Cook-Off, Ag Mechanics Build-Off, and Fastest Torch in the West. In addition, we are having an online Premium Auction to benefit eligible exhibitors of the North East Ag Fair.
Students wishing to compete in the 2024 North East Ag Fair can find the Premium Booklet and entry forms online at: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/exhibitors.html. The deadline to enter all competitions at the 2024 North East Ag Fair is Friday, December 1, 2023.
The FFA Booster Club is seeking business and family sponsors for the North East Ag Fair. Sponsorship levels are available from $500 to $2500. Potential sponsors can find out more information about the sponsorship opportunities by going to: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/sponsors.html.
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 North East Ag Fair. Twenty-six (26) belt buckles will be awarded at the North East Ag Fair. The sponsorship cost is $200 per buckle. Sponsorships can be done online by going to: https://james-madison-ffa-booster.square.site/.
SAE GRANT PROGRAMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
National FFA Association SAE Grant Program
Deadline: November 15, 2023
The National FFA Association has opened the application window for the 2023 Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Grant Program from now until November 15, 2023.
This year, the National FFA will award a limited number of $1000 grants to current FFA members. Information about this grant opportunity can be found online by clicking HERE.
JAMES MADISON FFA BOOSTER CLUB
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 James Madison FFA Booster Club will be held on Monday, December 5th at 6:30PM at the AMP Complex.
All parents/guardians are highly encouraged to sign up for the FFA Booster Club email distribution list by clicking HERE. (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.)
AMP OFFICE HOURS
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Email: dstewa1@neisd.net
Website: www.JamesMadisonFFA.com
Location: 5005 Stahl Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 356-1517