FBISD MUSIC PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR The NAMM Foundation has again recognized Fort Bend ISD with its 11th consecutive Best Communities for Music Education designation. READ MORE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED Four Fort Bend ISD students are among the first group of 2020 corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners. READ MORE FBISD THEATRE GROUPS AMONG 2020 TOMMY TUNE AWARD NOMINEES Fort Bend ISD high school theatre programs have received a record 12 nominations in the annual awards program. READ MORE CHECKING IN WITH CHARLES Our school doors have been closed for nearly six weeks and students have been learning at home for almost four weeks, yet I have never been more proud to be a part of the FBISD family.    This is a challenging time for our nation and our community, and last week stress levels seemed to spike with the announcement that we will not reopen our school buildings this year. Many parents have reached out for additional support, recognizing the reality that they will have to continue supporting learning at home through the end of May. As always, I encourage you to stay the course and to make the most of this difficult situation. It is truly inspiring to see how our FBISD staff, students and families are rising to meet the challenges of this occasion. Continue reading Checking in with Charles or view the video .

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING JULY GRADUATIONS, SBOE APPROVED AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE AND MORE

FBISD to host July Graduation Ceremonies at Smart Financial Centre, tentative dates announced Fort Bend ISD is planning to host its 2020 graduation ceremonies at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, July 19-21. If large gatherings are not permissible in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FBISD will hold virtual commencements. With student safety its top priority, the District will continue to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  FBISD 2020 Graduation schedule : Sunday, July 19, 2020     1:00 p.m. Clements High School 4:30 p.m. Austin High School 8:00 p.m. Ridge Point High School   Monday, July 20, 2020 9:30 a.m. Hightower High School 1:00 p.m. Bush High School 4:30 p.m. Elkins High School 8:00 p.m. Dulles High School   Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:30 a.m. Marshall High School 1:00 p.m. Kempner High School 4:30 p.m. Travis High School 8:00 p.m. Willowridge High School State Board of Education approves African American Studies Course to include history on Sugar Land 95 The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) has approved an African American studies course for high school students, to be first offered in the 2020-21 school year. The elective course was unanimously approved by the SBOE last week, and will be the second ethnic studies course available to all Texas high school students. The course curriculum and its corresponding TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) will include information regarding convict leasing in the state and the Sugar Land 95. LEARN MORE FBISD GT Mentorship Program to host virtual showcase, April 30 Fort Bend ISD is proud to announce that seniors enrolled in the Gifted and Talented (GT) Mentorship program will have the opportunity to present their research in a unique virtual showcase. The GT Mentorship Virtual Showcase will be live April 30 at:  www.fortbendisd.com/gtmentorship , beginning at 6 p.m . Each student will have a page dedicated to his/her research project. LEARN MORE District's Small Business Enterprise Program to host Virtual Focus Group, April 29 On Wed., April 29, FBISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host a virtual focus group on “Small Business Access Control and HVAC.” Interested vendors will learn about the criteria in providing access control (badging, lockers, etc.) and HVAC services to Fort Bend ISD. LEARN MORE

VIDEO INVITATION AND WORDS OF ADVICE FROM OUR DISTRICT TOYS

Secondary Teacher of the Year Janet Menzie reminds singers and musicians to continue practicing

Elementary Teacher of the Year Kelly Stavinoha shares words of encouragement to FBISD students

FBISD invites current high school 10th graders to join Student Leadership 101 program

SHOWING APPRECIATION TO OUR FBISD CALL CENTER TEAM

FBISD’s Collaborative Communities Department partnered with area businesses to honor the District’s Call Center team for their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 crisis. On Administrative Professionals Day, Girl Scouts left two gift bags at each team member’s home as a surprise. We extend a special “thank you” to Feather in Nest Interiors, Pepperoni’s Sienna, DeBoise Delectables, Best Bet Roofing, Kempner High School Parent Organization, Shared Dreams volunteers, and especially our Girl Scout volunteers for their contributions in honoring this awesome team.

HELPFUL RESOURCES TO ASSIST FAMILIES DURING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Grab and Go dinner meals available at nine FBISD campuses, beginning April 24 Thanks to its partnership with Be A Champion, Fort Bend ISD is increasing its offering of dinner Grab and Go meals. Dinner meals are now available at nine campuses, including: Dulles High School (550 Dulles Ave, Sugar Land, 77478) Elkins High School (7007 Knights Court, Missouri City, 77459) Hightower High School (3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, 77459) Hodges Bend Middle School (16510 Bissonnet St., Houston, 77083) Hunters Glen Elementary School (695 Independence Blvd., Missouri City, 77489) Lantern Lane Elementary School (3323 Mission Valley Dr., Missouri City 77459) Missouri City Middle School (202 Martin Lane, Missouri City, 77489) Ridgemont Elementary School (4910 Raven Ridge Dr., Houston, 77053) Travis High School (11111 Harlem Rd, Richmond, 77406)  Breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at all 23 district locations, with breakfast available from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and lunch available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals will be available during the breakfast timeslot, and lunch and dinner meals will be available during the lunch timeslot. Students are only able to receive one breakfast, lunch and/or dinner meal per day.  LEARN MORE Fort Bend ISD’s Department of Collaborative Communities continues to partner with the Houston Food Band to provide food for our families in need. The Houston Food Bank will be at Ridge Point High School (500 Waters Lake Blvd., Missouri City, 77459) on May 1, from 9-11 a.m., to serve the community.  Supporting students' social-emotional well-being during crisis Fort Bend ISD has tele-counseling resources available for students district-wide. If your student is dealing with anxiety, depression and/or feels isolated during this time, you can call or email your student’s  school counselor . The counselor will help link you and your student to the right virtual support. You can also visit FBISD’s COVID-19 Social Emotional Supports website  for more mental health and self-care resources, along with the weekly Behavioral Health and Wellness Parent Newsletter . Stay informed of FBISD's response to COVID-19 Visit  fortbendisd.com/covid19 to access the latest updates, information, and resources available to support our FBISD students and families during the global pandemic. Fort Bend ISD Call Centers COVID-19 Information Hotline 281-634-0043 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Online Learning Support Line 281-634-0826 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT, EQUIP-A-STUDENT GOALS NEARLY MET WITH ONE WEEK LEFT TO DONATE

Thanks to community support, the Fort Bend Education Foundation and FBISD’s Department of Collaborative Communities’ Shared Dreams Program have nearly reached their goals in securing donations to continue equipping students with online learning tools, as well as providing food, toiletries and other necessities they need during this difficult time. You can still help make a difference. Donate Today .

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