CHECKING IN WITH CHARLES
Listen to FBISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre's latest video message to hear him speak on our "Heroes at Home," planning underway for summer programs, possible scenarios for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, and more.
STAY INFORMED OF FBISD'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
This month is devoted to removing the stigma and opening conversation about mental health. Check out the  You Are Not Alone  campaign and the  Mental Health Month Tool Kit  for helpful resources to encourage you to speak up and manage your mental wellness. FBISD also has tele-counseling resources for students district-wide. If your student is struggling with anxiety, depression and/or feels isolated, contact your student’s  school counselor . They will help link you and your student to the right virtual support. You can also visit FBISD’s COVID-19 Social Emotional Support website   for more mental health and self-care resources and the weekly Behavioral Health and Wellness parent newsletter ( English ) ( Spanish ).
FBISD to offer 2020 Summer School Programs Online 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Bend ISD is offering its Summer School Programs online this year and courses are only available to secondary school students in grades 6-12. Online registration will open Mon., May 18 at noon and end Fri., May 29 at midnight.
 
Summer High School Online Program
The  high school summer programs , for students in grades 9-12, will be offered June 1 through June 25. Students may enroll in local original credit courses (Health, Economics, Government, Foundations of Personal Fitness, Art I, and Personal Financial Literacy) or through online classes with UT, Texas Tech, or the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN). Original credit courses are managed through the  Summer O-Lab  program at each high school. District Summer School credit recovery courses will be available for Math, ELA, Reading, Social Studies and Science. Professional Communications for original credit will also be offered through the District’s Summer School Program. 

Summer Middle School Online Program
The  middle school summer program  is available to students in grades 6-8 and will be offered June 8 through June 25. At the middle school level, credit recovery online courses are available in Math, ELA, Social Studies and Science.

Program Costs
The cost for original credit courses is $125 ($65 for students with Reduced Lunch status and $50 for Free Lunch status). The cost for AP courses range can range from $225 to $350.

Technology Needs
Students who were issued a loaner laptop from FBISD during the Spring semester will keep the laptop for use during summer school. Students who need to check out a laptop for summer school purposes, may visit one of the device distribution locations (Austin High School or Dulles High School) from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm. on the following days: May 26-28, June 2-4 or June 9-11.
 
Parents are asked to contact their child’s counselor regarding summer school credit recovery, original credit, Pre-AP and AP classes. School counselors can also provide families with assistance in registering for courses online.
 
To learn more about summer online learning opportunities, visit the  FBISD 2020 Summer School   website.
IMPORTANT UPDATES ON EXTENDED LEARNING AND SUMMER PROGRAMS
FBISD reopens Extended Learning Program during month of May
To assist District families with childcare as they return to work and in support of the state’s plan to gradually reopen the state economy, Fort Bend ISD has reopened the Extended Learning Program. The program will operate through May 29, serving children in grades Prek-8. LEARN MORE
District cancels June summer camps
Fort Bend ISD has canceled many summer camps scheduled during June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The camps were canceled due to us not being able to have face-to-face interaction. These camps include: Art Camp, Theatre Camp, Dance Camp, MS Orchestra Camp and MS Band Camp.
Summer camps scheduled in July are still tentatively scheduled, pending future decisions made by District Administration. LEARN MORE
FBISD CONTINUES CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL NURSE'S WEEK, MAY 6-12
May 6 was School Nurse Day and the celebration of our awesome school nurses continues through May 12 in recognition of National Nurse's Week (May 6-12). Each year, Fort Bend ISD joins the National Association of School Nurses in recognizing the valuable contributions nurses make to public education, while providing health services and caring for the well-being of our students, staff and community. Even now while we face a global pandemic, our Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses are serving the community by volunteering with the Fort Bend County Health Department, making and distributing masks for front line workers (including FBISD employees, first responders and hospital employees), and completing virtual check-ins with students from their homes. Please join us in celebrating our Fort Bend ISD nurses for their dedication, hard work and commitment to our District and community. 
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CELEBRATING SUCCESS: OUR FBISD STUDENTS CONTINUE TO SHINE
Dulles High School Air Force JROTC earns Distinguished Unit Award
The Dulles High School Air Force JROTC, Unit TX-862, has received the 2019-2020 Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award. It is one of 387 units from around the world to receive this honor. READ MORE
2020 Texas Commission on the Arts Young Master named at Clements High School
Congratulations to Michelle Wang of Clements High School on being one of only 15 students in the state recognized as a 2020 Texas Commission on the Arts Young Master. The honorees are those who maintained high academic records, and participated in a school-based arts program, summer institute, specialized course of study or received private lessons from a qualified instructor. Wang will receive $5,000 a year for two years to further her studies in visual arts. READ MORE
Quail Valley Middle School’s Charlize Lopez named a Texas Top Youth Volunteer of 2020
Charlize Lopez, an eighth-grade student at Quail Valley Middle School, has been honored as the Texas Top Middle Level Youth Volunteer of 2020 in the 25th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. She was honored among 102 extraordinary young volunteers around the nation.   READ MORE
UPCOMING VIRTUAL MEETINGS IN MAY
FBISD Board of Trustees to hold virtual May 11 meeting
T he Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will hold its Regular Board meeting Mon., May 11 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in virtual format, and all community members who wish to listen live to the meeting can do so at www.fortbendisd.com/may11meeting . Community members who wish to address the Board during the Audience Items portion of the meeting are to follow the normal procedures and complete the “ Request to Address the FBISD Board of Trustee - Regular Meeting ” form available on the FBISD website. Please submit your request via the online form by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting so staff can confirm receipt of the request and provide you with the telephone number to participate in the meeting. View the meeting agenda .
Fort Bend ISD to host virtual meeting for private non-profit schools, May 14
On Thurs., May 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Fort Bend ISD will host a virtual community meeting for all private non-profit schools located within FBISD boundaries or that serve students residing in FBISD. During the meeting, participants will receive information on services FBISD offers to eligible private nonprofit schools and students.  LEARN MORE
District’s Small Business Enterprise Program to host virtual workshop, May 27
Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program is joining the U.S. Small Business Administration (and the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council in hosting a virtual workshop, “Discovering Successful Contracting (Facts, Rules & Trends), on Wed., May 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. All contractors, sub-contractors and other small business representatives are invited. LEARN MORE
SUPPORTING OUR FBISD FAMILIES DURING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC
FBISD joins Houston Food Bank in distributing food, books to families
FBISD’s Collaborative Communities has teamed up with the Houston Food Bank to continue supporting FBISD families throughout the month of May. Families are welcome to stop by Dulles High School (550 Dulles Ave, Sugar Land, 77478), from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and receive free food items, toiletries and books while supplies last. Upcoming dates are May 11, 13, 15 and 21. In keeping with proper social distancing measures, families will need to stay in their vehicles. Prior to receiving items, families will be asked a few basic questions (including name, number of people in household and number of children), and they will not be turned away because of their answers. LEARN MORE
Free Grab and Go meals continue in Fort Bend ISD
Fort Bend ISD continues to support families by providing breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to students 18 years of age and younger at no cost. Breakfast and lunch continue to be served at various 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.  Please check the  FBISD website  for a list of available breakfast, lunch and dinner locations.
FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION LAUNCHES FORT BEND ISD NATION
Fort Bend ISD Nation is a new digital community that will allow Fort Bend ISD alumni to stay up-to-date with exciting news in the District while allowing the Fort Bend Education Foundation to find meaningful ways to engage and support our alumni. Any alumni may  sign up for Fort Bend ISD Nation . Alumni may also submit their names to the online directory and get information on class reunions, make connections and share profiles with their fellow alumni, as well as receive news on District initiatives and events. Members of the nation can also learn how they can become involved and make a positive impact on the school district's current students. Register Today!
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