2020 Students Scholarship Recognitions
Dr. Tinou Tran (Director, Multilingual Programs) and Lili Dibai (ESL Coordinator) joined TexTESOL IV on August 1, 2020, for a virtual reception via Zoom to recognize and honor its 2020 Inaugural High School Scholarship recipients. Three of the six winners were Fort Bend ISD graduating seniors in May 2020. They each received $500 to help pay for college expenses. After a brief introduction of the educators in attendance and their relationships with the students, they took turns reading their winning essays. Each of the essays, detailing the students' unique experiences in an ESL or Bilingual Program, touched the hearts of all in attendance. We wish our recent graduate's much success as they embark on their continued educational journey.
2020 Staff Scholarship Recognitions
Multilingual Programs congratulates Ms. Laura Rivera of Goodman Elementary School for being named a 2020 Suburban Houston Association for Bilingual Education Paraprofessional Scholarship. SHABE offers a $500.00 scholarship to paraprofessionals wishing to pursue a teaching career in bilingual education.
Ms. Rivera serves as a Special Education Aide at Goodman, and previously served as a Bilingual Aide. She is currently enrolled at the University of St. Thomas pursuing a degree in Bilingual Education. In her scholarship essay, she wrote of how she “hated school” as a language learner because of the injustices she faced, and how she finally encountered her high school ESL teacher right here in Fort Bend ISD who “was able to connect to all of her students regardless of language, gender or race.” Ms. Rivera further shared that she wants “to be the welcoming face that lets those students know that things are rough at the start, but they will turn out all right.”
To continue supporting our families, the Grab and Go free meals are back!
TDA waiver allowed FBISD to feed all our students at no cost through December 31, 2020. Please note you must bring your child’s ID card, attendance record from Skyward, or birth certificate to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost for your child. For more information and a list of distributing schools (look for the bus drop off, pick up area), visit Grab and Go is back!
Fall Gifted and Talented Referral Window Now Open (AUGUST 17, 2020-SEPTEMBER 30, 2020)
Students eligible for fall evaluation
- Currently enrolled FBISD students in grades K-11.
- Students who are not identified for gifted and talented services in FBISD in any content area.
Use this link to submit a referral: GT Fall Testing Referral Form
¡El plazo para recomendar alumnos para el programa de Superdotados y Talentosos (GT) ha comenzado!
(Del 17 de agosto al 30 de Septiembre del 2020)
Los alumnos deberán:
- Estar inscritos en FBISD en los grados K-11º; y
- No haber calificado para el programa GT del FBISD en ninguna área.
Visite este enlace para recomendar a un alumno Formulario de Recomendación al Programa GT
Learning Model Change
Will I have the option to change my child’s learning model if it is not at the end of a grading period?
We are asking parents to choose a selection for the entire nine weeks; however, Fort Bend ISD’s Department of Student Affairs has created parameters for parents to initiate changes due to extenuating circumstances during a grading period and outside of the defined selection window.
The Learning Model Change Request Form is available in Skyward Family Access, under “online forms.”
Campuses will consider each request on a case-by-case basis, with consideration of campus space, staffing, and teaching assignments.
¿Tendré la opción de cambiar a mi niño de modelo de aprendizaje aun cuando no sea el final del trimestre?
Les estamos pidiendo a los padres de familia que elijan un modelo para todo el trimestre, sin embargo, el Departamento de Asuntos Estudiantiles ha establecido parámetros para que los padres cambien a sus niños a otro modelo de aprendizaje, debido a circunstancias excepcionales, antes del final del trimestre y fuera del periodo determinado para la selección.
La solicitud para realizar cambios está disponible en el Acceso para las Familias en Skyward, en la sección formularios en línea.
Las escuelas revisarán caso por caso y considerará si hay lugares en la escuela, la disponibilidad de empleados y la asignación de maestros.
Skyward learning Model Change Request - English
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:cbf9d5a5-5920-4360-80de-1702e1ae9a95
Skyward learning Model Change Request - Spanish
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8b5f72a7-3a2b-4ac5-96a2-b47fbac06380
Skyward learning Model Change Request - Chinese
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:a8512291-297a-49f7-8152-5d2e1f347f34
Skyward learning Model Change Request - Urdu
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:387ca0cc-b867-4ab8-a5bf-d332e0627a18
Skyward learning Model Change Request - Vietnamese
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:00b344a4-084f-44a5-8048-f17f98372663
2020 Multilingual Summer Programs
During the Summer of 2020, over 600 rising kindergartens and rising 1st grade English learners participated in Multilingual Programs' first-ever Virtual English Learner Summer School Programs. Several factors contributed to the summer programs' success and allowed student engagement and attendance to remain consistent.
Soccer Starts at Home
Technology
Because the curriculum courses were delivered through Schoology, Fort Bend ISD arranged to provide iPads and Wi-Fi hotspots to all students who indicated a need for the summer programs. Teachers took the time to build relationships and make English learners feel comfortable in their new learning environment by teaching them how to navigate Schoology and the virtual meeting platform.
Multilingual Programs
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/11239
Location: 16431 Lexington Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-1137
Twitter: @FBISD_MSD