FORT BEND ISD SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK
All Fort Bend ISD schools and offices will be closed next week, Nov. 25-29, for the Thanksgiving holiday break. The District will reopen and all students will return to school on Mon., Dec. 2, 2019
CATCH UP ON GOOD NIGHT, FORT BEND
If you missed this week's installment of Good Night, Fort Bend, there's no need to worry. View Thursday's reading of Amy Stuart by FBISD Technology Integration Specialist Michele Lyles. You can also catch up on past installments by visiting FBISD's Youtube channel. Also, don't forget to join us each Thursday for the latest installment on Facebook.
Checking in with Charles
"Giving Thanks"
We have so much to be thankful for as we head into the Thanksgiving break. The past week has been full of opportunities to learn, to celebrate – and to heal.
As I prepared this message, we were preparing to return the Sugar Land 95 to their graves… the 95 individuals who were previously lost to history, buried in an unmarked and abandoned cemetery discovered nearly two years ago.
Continue reading the Superintendent's Blogor click on the image below to view the video.
WISHING OUR RIDGE POINT PANTHERS GOOD LUCK AT STATE!
We’re all pulling for our Ridge Point High School Lady Panthers as they prepare to bring home the State 6A Volleyball Championship win! The Ridge Point community supported the team with a spirited send off to state yesterday morning. The Panthers compete in the semifinals today against Plano West at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, TX. Best of luck, Lady Panthers! READ MORE
POINTS OF PRIDE
Read about some of our student and staff honors and achievements
For the second consecutive year, Bush High School’s Team ANN-Tech has been named a state finalist in the annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest. The team is among only 300 selected from a pool of more than 2,000 entries nationwide. Team ANN-Tech is recognized for creating a life-saving medical bracelet.
This has been a winning semester for the Missouri City Middle School theatre team. The team's most recent win came during the 2019 Middle School One Act Play Bi-district Contest, where they won 1st place. The team advanced to the contest after being named Champion at the District competition.
The Lone Star State School Counselor Association presented Cornerstone Elementary Counselors Missy Masters and Pippa Day with a 2019-20 Bronze Award. They are among counselors from 27 school districts to earn awards this year for demonstrating excellence in school counseling programs.
Bush High School unveiled Star Awards in honor of two former principals - Dr. Shirley Rose Gilliam and Dr. Cecilia Crear - who had the distinct honor of being named FBISD Secondary Principals of the Year during their tenure. The award is a new tradition that Bush Principal Felicia James began this year.
Parent Night on Keeping Kids Safe, Dec. 10 at Pecan Grove Elementary
FBISD parents and guardians are invited to attend Pecan Grove Elementary's Parent Night on Tues., Dec. 10 to address keeping kids safe and the dangers of human trafficking. The free, adults-only event will be held at the campus (3330 Old South Dr., Richmond, 77406), from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register and reserve your seat today.
The latest episode of FBISD's The Frequency Podcast is "Fuel for the Day: What Keeps Students from a Healthy Lunch." Take some time and LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION.
December meetings of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees
The following are December meetings of the FBISD Board of Trustees:
Dec. 9
Board Workshop, 6 p.m.
Dec. 16
Regular Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
The Board meetings take place in the FBISD Admin. Bldg. Board Room, unless otherwise stated. For more information regarding Board meetings, upcoming meeting dates, agendas and agenda packets, visit the Board of Trustees webpage.
FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Support the Education Foundation while enjoying upcoming events and discounted services
Are you considering your end-of-year giving? Why not enrich and enhance the quality of education for all FBISD students by donating to Fort Bend Education Foundation’s Annual Campaign! Imagine the power of your support!
Free Kids Meals at Harvest Market Sienna through Dec. 25
Now through December 25, kids eat free every day at Harvest Market Siennaduring the Winter holiday season. Guests can receive one free kid's meal per every adult meal purchased. This offer is for kids age 12 and under and for dine-in only.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights, Nov. 22-Jan. 5
The annualSugar Land Holiday Lights at Constellation Field runs from Nov. 22 to Jan. 5. Use the promo code "FBEF" to save $2 on admission online or at the gate. See you there!
Save money on your bill with Energy Ogre- Use code "FBEF" and get the 13th month free.
Visit the Fort Bend Education Foundation's website at www.fortbendisd.com/foundationto learn more about community discounts, savings and how you can support students in Fort Bend ISD.
Check out these FBEF community discounts! Enjoy savings on services provided by car rental companies Avis, Budget and Hertz, and hotel accommodations through Hotels.com! Click the images to learn more!
