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 COUNTY OPENS COVID-19 TESTING SITE IN MISSOURI CITY
Fort Bend County has partnered with Access Health to open a COVID-19 testing site today, May 1, at a school in Missouri City. The site will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by appointment only. LEARN MORE
UPDATE: Progress Reports, Met Standards and Online Engagement
During the past few weeks, we have continued to receive questions and feedback from members of our FBISD community regarding the online learning experience. I want to thank all of our parents for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Now, more than ever, our parents are getting a firsthand look at “classroom” instruction – including assisting the teacher and your student with direct instruction. As a learning community, we are navigating unchartered waters… but together, we are successfully supporting students’ continued learning and growth.

FBISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO HOLD VIRTUAL MAY 4 MEETING
T he Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will hold its Agenda Review meeting Monday, May 4 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/may4meeting . 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 - Agenda Review Workshop ” 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 .
FBISD TO HOST VIRTUAL MEETING FOR PRIVATE NON-PROFIT SCHOOLS 
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, 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. If you are interested in joining the meeting, please email your name, school and email address to Title I Coordinator Tammu Obey at tammu.obey@fortbendisd.com , and she will forward you the link to the Zoom meeting.
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: OUR FBISD STUDENTS CONTINUE TO SHINE
Two Dulles High School students named 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
Seniors Taylor Shui and Ethan Zahid of Dulles High School are the only students to represent Fort Bend County, and two of 10 students from the Houston area recognized as 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists. READ MORE
Fort Bend ISD student councils earn national and state recognition 
Congratulations to Fort Bend ISD student councils that have been recognized by the National Student Council and the Texas Association of Student Councils for distinguishing themselves in leadership and service. READ MORE
Thirteen FBISD students named Gold Seal winners in 2020 VASE 
Fort Bend ISD congratulates the District students who advanced to the Texas Art Education Association’s 2020 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) after receiving a Rating IV at the regional VASE. Overall, FBISD students submitted 58 entries in this year’s event, with 13 receiving Gold Seal medals. READ MORE
Ten Fort Bend ISD dance programs earn First Division ratings 
The dance programs from 10 Fort Bend ISD high schools received First Division ratings from the Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) after participating in the 2020 Dance Educators Assessment of Learning (DEAL) prior to Spring Break in March. A First Division rating is the highest designation dance programs can receive through the program. READ MORE
WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE OF TEACHER TALKS
This episode of Teacher Talks features Audio/Video Production teacher  Joey Dyrud-Lange  of the Reese Career and Technical Center explaining how families can create a digital time capsule or virtual fieldtrip video where people can virtually travel to your world. Click on the image to view the video. You can also  view past episodes of Teacher Talks  that offer advice on providing emotional support for children and ways to organize your children's day.
Join Fort Bend ISD today as we salute our awesome Child Nutrition Department staff in honor of School Lunch Hero Day and our amazing principals on School Principal’s Day. Also, we're celebrating our outstanding teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8). This year's theme is, “Heroes at Home,“ to virtually celebrate and thank our teachers with daily themed events. (See graphic below.) Share a video of the favorite moments you’ve had with a Fort Bend ISD teacher at  https://flipgrid.com/fbisdta2020. Also in May, join us in saluting our extraordinary school nurses during National Nurse’s Week (May 6-12) and our brave police officers during National Police Week (May 10-16). Visit our FBISD Twitter , Facebook or website for postings of these celebrations.
HELPFUL RESOURCES TO ASSIST FAMILIES DURING THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC
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.

Please note that after today, May 1, Mission Glen Elementary will discontinue meal service due to scheduled bond projects that will begin early since there are no students in the building. There are two other locations in close proximity to pick up meals. Mission Bend Elementary and Hodges Bend Middle School are the two closest locations to visit starting Monday, May 4. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  
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 .
EQUIP-A-STUDENT CLOSE TO MEETING GOALS
HELP BRING THERMOMETERS OVER THE TOP

Thanks to community support, the Fort Bend Education Foundation and FBISD’s Department of Collaborative Communities’ Shared Dreams Program have nearly reached their $10,000 goals in securing donations to continue equipping students with online learning tools (internet access and technology devices), as well as providing food, toiletries and other necessities they need during this difficult time.

You can still help make a difference by contributing to this worthwhile cause. Sunday, May 3 is the final day of the fundraising campaign. Donate Today .
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