Asbury's Newsletter

December 2024

Upcoming Events

Please make sure students are checking emails from FWISD and TCC regularly!! This is our main vehicle for communication.

Contact Us For 👇🏽

FAFSA/TASFA Night

TABS CAFE, Dec. 3rd 6-8pm

Bring your Tax returns and W2's from 2023

Make sure your FSA ID is verified if using FAFSA! Both student and parent need a verified FSA ID.

Academics

https://www.fwisd.org/latest-news/default-board-post-page/~board/texas-academy-of-biomedical-sciences-news/post/fall-2024-semester-exam-schedule

TABS and TCC Exam Schedule- TCC exams start Thursday.

Scholarships

https://www.fwisd.org/departments/college-career-readiness/scholarship-listings

Parent Meetings

Appointment times were sent out. If you did not sign up for one to discuss your student's progress, please email me or leave me a message to set one up.
tammy.asbury@fwisd.org 817-515-1660

Dec. 12th and Jan. 8th during advisory

A representative from Herf Jones will be at TABS on Dec. 12th during advisory to meet with seniors. He will return to take orders on Jan. 8th during advisory. Parents have multiple resources for graduation invitations and senior memorabilia. The TABS cap/gown is the only required item to be purchased from Herf Jones. Seniors will purchase a TABS cap/gown through the TABS school online store...NOT the Herf Jones website.

Juniors- will receive a graduation ring packet on Dec. 12th in advisory. Orders will be placed Jan. 8th, if you choose to buy one.

(TCC cap/gowns will be available at no cost if eligible to walk in May with an Associate degree at TCC's graduation)

Make your own Glitter Jar- Seniors Only

Date coming soon! Watch emails and listen for announcements! Join Ms. Asbury for a senior wellness tradition and make your own glitter jar! Make it your favorite colors or college colors or TABS, whatever you like but it's yours to make and keep.

Glitter Jar- Wellness Activity for Seniors Only- Coming Soon!!

Bullying/Cyberbullying Guidance Lesson

9th graders

9th graders received guidance lesson on Bullying/Cyberbullying in November.

Fentanyl/Alcohol Awareness

Fentanyl and Alcohol Awareness

Grade 9-12th received fentanyl and alcohol awareness lessons in Oct/November.

Staff/Teacher Recognitions

The counseling department has teamed up with our parent volunteer group to recognize one teacher or staff member each month for "doing something good". Winners have been nominated by their colleagues and names are drawn out of a hat. Winner gets a gift basket with small items and a gift card.

SchooLinks is the new college/career software found on the FWISD classlink app page. Students should use this free resource to plan/research college and careers, track college applications and see their FWISD transcript, apply for scholarships, look for jobs, etc. It's a one-stop shop!!

IEPs & 504s

504 PLANS

Students, make sure you are taking your 504 plan to the TCC Student Accessibility Resource office so your accommodations can be used in your college classes. Professors change every semester!

Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences HS Counseling Office

Email: t ammy.asbury@fwisd.org
Website: www.fwisd.org/tabs
Location: TCC Trinity Campus
Phone: 817-515-1660