2023-2024 AMP Happenings
Weekly updates of the important events and happenings.
AMP Happenings for the Week of September 11th
The following are the important events and happenings for the week of September 11th.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, September 11, 2023 - Alamo District FFA Leadership Lab; 5:00PM; Somerset HS
- Friday, September 15, 2023 - AMP Livestock Expo Entry Deadline
- Friday, September 15, 2023 - JMHS Homecoming Football Game
- Saturday, September 16, 2023 - Area 7 FFA Greenhand Camp; 9:00AM to 2:00PM; AMP Complex
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - Seitz Fall Fundraiser Ends
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - JMHS PTSA Greenback Night; 7:00PM; JMHS
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
TAMU - Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology
The Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology (ECCB) at Texas A&M University is hosting an informational Zoom meeting for prospective students interested in a major in Ecology and Conservation Biology! If you are passionate about animals, plants, and the natural world and are considering a career where you can make a difference and create a better world for all, then you do not want to miss this informational!
Join us on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 6 p.m. in Zoom where we will provide an overview of the ECCB major and ECCB opportunities. We will discuss our four degree tracks, which include a include general ecology, pre-vet, accredited forestry, data science, and teaching certificate options. We will discuss careers paths, scholarships, education abroad, undergraduate research, and other fascinating opportunities youโll have as student in ECCB. Youโll get the chance to ask some of our faculty, advisors, and current students questions and hear them discuss their experience at ECCB and what you can expect as an ECCB major. ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ฆ
So, mark your calendar and register to join us! We canโt wait to see you there. ๐ ๐
Register by Sep 27 at 6 PM at https://tx.ag/eccbregister
Join us on Zoom Sep 27 at 6 PM at https://tx.ag/eccbinfo
Check out our short video on ECCB at https://tx.ag/goeccb.
For questions, please contact Lindsay Hutchins at lindsay.hutchins@ag.tamu.edu.
2023-2024 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 also receive a James Madison FFA commemorative t-shirt which will be available in October.
AMP MEATS AND DESSERTS FUNDRAISER
Students have received the official fundraiser brochures, training on the Seitz mobile app, and information about the sales incentives. May the sales be with you!
2024 North East Ag Fair Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities or to share them with others, go to www.NorthEastAgFair.com or download the file below.
LDE/CDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Attention: Date Change
This meeting is mandatory for both the student and a parent/guardian to attend in order to be considered for this opportunity.
For more information or questions, contact Mrs. McMullan at jmcmul1@neisd.net.
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 first general meeting of the James Madison FFA Booster Club will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd 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
Stay Connected with Us!
YouTube (Agriscience Magnet Program),
Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA),
and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa)
Email: dstewa1@neisd.net
Website: www.JamesMadisonFFA.com
Location: 5005 Stahl Road, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (210) 356-1517