2023-2024 AMP Happenings
Weekly updates of the important events and happenings.
AMP Happenings for the Week of November 6th
The following are the important events and happenings for the week of November 6th.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, November 6, 2023 - JM FFA Chapter Meeting (Dodgeball); 4:30PM to 6:00PM; AMP Arena
- Monday, November 6, 2023 - JM FFA Booster Club Meeting; 6:30PM; AMP Commons
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - Student Holiday
- Wednesday, November 8, 2023 - NEISD College & Career Fair; 6:00PM to 8:00PM; Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall
- Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Alamo District FFA Leadership Development Events; 3:30PM; AMP Complex
- 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
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:
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.
Rumbo a la Universidad (Road to College)
TelevisaUnivision has been serving the Hispanic market for over 60 years and our mission is to inform and empower our community. An important part of this commitment is informing families of what opportunities are available when it comes to education. These are important family decisions that require information gathering, planning, and learning in order to make the best decision for their student.
From November 8-13, 2023, TelevisaUnivision will host a FREE Virtual College Fair, Rumbo a la Universidad (Road to College). On November 8, the college fair can be accessed through www.univision.com/universidadtx
This initiative helps guide Hispanic families through the complexities of making the BEST Decision for their Future. Items to cover are application & admissions, Financial Aid, Incentive Programs, On the Job Training, etc. all from the comfort and safety of their homes! This Makes the Experience a VIRTUAL Success for all involved.
Students and families will also have the opportunity to win prizes such as laptop computers and gift cards, as well as a meet and greet with Univision talent!
National FFA Scholarship Program
Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million.
The 2023-24 scholarship application opens Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
To apply, please ensure you have the following:
- Your FFA member ID that is linked to your active membership and the linked FFA.org email address. Need help finding your FFA member ID? Click here: https://help.ffa.org/articles/how-to-find-your-ffa-id/.
- A copy of your official or unofficial academic transcripts to upload.
FFA Chapter T-shirts Have Arrived! James Madison FFA Dues
FFA dues are $20.00 for the entire school year, and we will begin accepting dues payments (cash or check) the before or after school 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 receive a James Madison FFA commemorative t-shirt beginning the week of October 16th.
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.
BUSINESS AND FAMILY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- North East Ag Fair Sponsorship Opportunity - sponsorships are now available for the 2024 North East Ag Fair to be held on January 12 - 13, 2024 at the AMP Complex. Multiple sponsorship levels are available for businesses and families to consider and all information is available below and 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, 39 belt buckles will be awarded this year and the sponsorship cost is $200 per buckle.
Sponsorships can be done online by going to: https://james-madison-ffa-booster.square.site/.
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, November 6th 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.)
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Location: 5005 Stahl Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 356-1517