FBISD Express

Fifty FBISD seniors named Semifinalists in 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program

Fort Bend ISD congratulates the 50 high school seniors named Semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among approximately 16,000 Semiﬁnalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

LEGISLATIVE WATCH 2021

Read how FBISD continues its advocacy work and looks forward to next legislative session

As Fort Bend ISD begins another school year, there will be noticeable changes on our campuses as a result of action taken by lawmakers during the Texas 86 ^th Legislative Session. Beginning this school year, the District now offers full-day prekindergarten to eligible students, supporting the Board’s goal to give all students a strong academic foundation. Legislation also included additional funding for career and technical education programs, dual-language acquisition and mandatory raises for teachers and librarians. READ MORE

PARTNERING FOR CLEANER ENERGY

FBISD forms partnership with energy advisory firm 5

Fort Bend ISD has powered its way to significant energy cost reductions and a cleaner energy future by executing a new 100% renewable electricity agreement, facilitated through a new partnership with energy advisory firm 5. The 5 team began working with Fort Bend ISD in late 2018 on several fronts, including an evaluation of their energy procurement process and an in-depth analysis of operational efficiencies that would reduce costs for the district. READ MORE

FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Check out these events and discounts provided through the Education Foundation

Come and support the grand opening of Harvest Market Sienna, Sept. 28

Join the Fort Bend Education Foundation at Harvest Market Sienna’s Grand Opening on Sept. 28 at 1:00 p.m. Come and do a little shopping while sampling foods and enjoying family entertainment, including raffles and face painting.

Help the Fort Bend Education Foundation adopt 10 new Fort Bend ISD teachers

It’s a known fact that many new teachers begin their careers in public education by purchasing classroom materials with their own money. The Fort Bend Education Foundation assists new teachers in this area through its Adopt a New Teacher program.

With support from generous donors, the Education Foundation’s Adopt a New Teacher program helps new teachers outfit their classrooms by providing them with a $100 gift card to a local teacher supply store. READ MORE

Visit the Fort Bend Education Foundation website at www.fortbendisd.com/foundation to learn more about community discounts, savings and how to support the Foundation.

VALUED BUSINESS PARTNER

Aetna's annual school supply drive supports FBISD's Shared Dreams

Each year, Aetna employees host a back-to-school supply drive to benefit students in Fort Bend ISD. This year was no different as Aetna employees donated several bags full of backpacks, pencils, crayons, notebooks, and other supplies for students. Members of Aetna’s Volunteer Council presented the items to FBISD’s Shared Dreams facility this month. The generous donation will be distributed to District schools as needed.

FREE AND REDUCED MEALS PROGRAM

FBISD is still accepting online applications for meal benefits

Fort Bend ISD continues to accept online applications for meal benefits, and the application process has never been easier. Through SchoolCafe, parents can apply, submit and track their application status from start to finish.

SchoolCafe also allows parents to manage their student's account balances, make online payments, view purchase history, and receive low balance alerts. As a convenience, parents can also set up automatic payments to replenish their cafeteria funds.

Apply online today at www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd .

VIDEO WATCH LIST

Check out these awesome videos promoting literacy, compassion, and emergency preparedness

View the second installment of "Good Night, Fort Bend" featuring FBISD Assistant Superintendent Carmela Levy-David

Two Colony Bend Elementary teachers share what it truly means to be compassionate citizens

Preparing your family for an emergency is as simple as a conversation over dinner. Get started today

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

FBISD Board meetings and upcoming community events

September 2019 meetings of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees

The September meetings of the FBISD Board of Trustees will be held on the following dates:

Sept 16

Called Meeting and Agenda Review, 6 p.m.

Sept. 23

Regular Board Meeting, 6 p.m.

The Board meetings take place in the FBISD Administration Bldg. Board Room, unless otherwise stated. For more information regarding the Board meetings, including upcoming meeting dates, agendas and agenda packets, visit the Board of Trustees webpage .

Parents invited to free screening of documentary, Angst, on Sept. 16

Fort Bend ISD’s Counseling and Postsecondary Readiness Department is collaborating with IndieFlix to present a free screening of the documentary, Angst: Raising Awareness around Anxiety . The event will take place Mon., Sept. 16 in Clements High School’s auditorium (4200 Elkins Road, Sugar Land 77479), beginning at 6:00 p.m. READ MORE

College Fair and Career Readiness event, Sept. 18

FBISD high school students are invited to attend the annual College Fair and Career Readiness event, hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mu Kappa Omega Chapter in partnership with FBISD. This year’s event will be held Sept. 18, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Willowridge High School (16301 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, 77053). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from various Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) and technical schools, as well as take part in financial aid and scholarship workshops. The event is free and open to all FBISD high school students.

FBISD's Small Business Enterprise Program to host October 30 workshop

On Wed., Oct. 30, Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host a workshop on “Overcoming Small Business Obstacles and Upcoming 2018 Bond Projects.” The event will take place in the library, Room 111, of the FBISD Triplex Center (550 Julie Rivers Drive, Sugar Land, 77478), from 2 to 4 p.m. READ MORE

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