VIEW THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF GOOD NIGHT, FORT BEND
This week we have a special edition of Goodnight, Fort BendfeaturingFBISD Sheltered Instruction Specialist Rosy Martinez reading The Three Bears in Spanish. ¡Buenas Noches, Fort Bend! You can also view the English version, read by FBISD Police Officer Jenny Perez.
DISTRICT HOLIDAY, OCT. 14
All FBISD schools and offices will be closed Mon., Oct. 14 for Columbus Day. The District will reopen on Tues., Oct. 15.
Checking in with Charles
Fort Bend ISD has an extended weekend coming up – and before it begins, I’d like to share a brief check-in about what’s been going on this fall.
In Fort Bend ISD, we’ve made October a month of positivity and optimism. We know that we are well into the school year, the newness has worn off, and students and staff are feeling pressure that comes with the end of the first grading period. It’s my hope that the upcoming weekend will give you a chance to rest and recharge so we can finish the month in a strong way.
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FORT BEND FORWARD COMMUNITY MEETINGS CONTINUE THROUGH NOV.
FBISD is hosting several Fort Bend Forward/Community-Based Accountability System Hopes and Dreams Forums to give stakeholders an opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas, and learn how FBISD is aligning its accountability work with stakeholder expectations. The next meeting will be Oct. 15 at Bush High School open to community members representing the Bush High School feeder pattern.
FBISD Board meetings and upcoming District events and testing dates
District 8-11 grade students to take Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), Oct. 16 - Students may prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT by visiting Khan Academy at www.satpractice.org. By linking their Khan Academy account with their College Board account, students are able to access free, personalized practice recommendations based on previous years’ test results. READ MORE
FBISD’s Medical Science Academy presents “Around the World of Medicine” career showcase, Oct. 26
at the Fort Bend ISD Administration Annex (3119 Sweetwater Blvd, Sugar Land, 77479). The showcase will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m., and tickets are $2. READ MORE
Drug Take Back event, Oct. 26
FBISD community members are invited to drop off expired or unused medication at the annual DEA Drug Take Back event. The event will be held Sat., Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the FBISD Administration Building parking lot (at 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479). For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeback.com.
Upcoming meetings of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees
The following are upcoming meetings of the FBISD Board of Trustees
Oct. 21
Regular Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
Nov. 11
Called Meeting/Agenda Review, 6 p.m.
Nov. 18
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.
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VIDEO WATCH LIST
Check out a recap of Addie's BookDay and videos promoting kindness and Hispanic Heritage Month
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