PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON CALENDAR OPTIONS FOR 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR; DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT THIS SUNDAY, NOV. 17
View options and take survey. Results will be shared with the District calendar committee before a final recommendation is presented to the Board of Trustees in January.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Fort Bend ISD schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday break, Nov. 25-29.
Checking in with Charles
This Monday, we joined the entire country in observance of Veterans Day, recognizing the many women and men who have served our country and continue to serve. I am proud to serve in public education because, in many ways, the work our teachers and staff do each day supports our veterans by developing the servant leaders, critical thinkers and collaborative team members who will go on to protect and defend our democracy.
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HONORING SCHOOL'S NAMESAKES AT MADDEN ELEMENTARY
Students and staff celebrate 80th birthdays of Carolyn and Vernon Madden
In honor of the 80th birthdays of their school's namesakes, Carolyn and Vernon Madden, the students and staff at Madden Elementary celebrated with an 80's themed parade and party. The Maddens have a long legacy in Fort Bend ISD, having supported the District since 1963 as District employees and volunteers, parents of FBISD graduates, and grandparents of current FBISD students. Happy birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Madden!
Willowridge Wall of Honor and Academy Sports + Outdoors support Willowridge High School athletes
The Willowridge Wall of Honor, Inc. collected more than $10,400 to support the Willowridge High School (WHS) Athletics Program, thanks to the efforts of WHS alumni who took part in the organization’s social media fundraising campaign. The organization used a portion of the donation to purchase 63 pairs of football cleats from the Missouri City location of Academy Sports + Outdoors for the WHS varsity and junior varsity players through its Cleats for Champions program.
“We appreciate the Missouri City Academy for supporting our Cleats for Champions program and working with us to purchase enough shoes to support our Eagles team,” said Darren Fulton, Wall of Honor Board member. READ MORE
POINTS OF PRIDE
Read about some of our student and staff honors and achievements
"Blessing the Ground" Ceremony in honor of Sugar Land 95, Nov. 17
Community members are invited to attend a solemn ceremony that will be held in remembrance of the Sugar Land 95, whose remains were discovered at an abandoned and unmarked cemetery. The event will be held Sun., Nov. 17 at the James Reese Career and Technical Center.
Community Symposium: Learn about the discovery and history of the Sugar Land 95, Nov. 21
Fort Bend ISD is hosting a community symposium on Thurs., Nov. 21 at the Reese Center to give the community an opportunity to learn more about the abandoned Bullhead Camp Cemetery discovered at the FBISD construction site, from the first remains to the exhumation and analysis, to the genealogical and genetic research currently underway. The event begins at 6 p.m.
Fort Bend ISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is giving parents and students an opportunity to learn about CTE programs during its annual Program Exploration Night. The event will take place Wed., Nov. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the James Reese Career and Technical Center (12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479). LEARN MORE
Upcoming meetings of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees
The following are upcoming meetings of the FBISD Board of Trustees:
Nov. 18
Regular Board Meeting, 6 p.m.
Dec. 9
Board Workshop, 6 p.m.
Dec. 16
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.
The latest episode of FBISD's The Frequency Podcast is "Fuel for the Day: What Keeps Students from a Healthy Lunch." Take some time and LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION.
FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Support the Education Foundation while enjoying upcoming events and discounted services
Get on the bus and support the Fort Bend Education Foundation! By supporting the Education Foundation's annual campaign, you will help enrich Fort Bend ISD’s future. Donations support classroom STEM activities, fund the purchase of classroom books and graphing calculators, provide robots for Homebound education, and much more! Support Fort Bend ISD students by donating today!
Check out these FBEF community discounts!
Enjoy savings on services provided by car rental companies Avis, Budget and Hertz, and hotel accommodations through Hotels.com! Click the images to learn more!
Free Kids Meals at Harvest Market Sienna through Dec. 25
Now through December 25, kids eat free every day at Harvest Market Siennaduring the Winter holiday season. Guests can receive one free kid's meal per every adult meal purchased. This offer is for kids age 12 and under and for dine-in only.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights, Nov. 22-Jan. 5
The annualSugar Land Holiday Lights at Constellation Field runs from Nov. 22 to Jan. 5. Use the promo code "FBEF" to save $2 on admission online or at the gate. See you there!
Save money on your bill with Energy Ogre- Use code "FBEF" and get the 13th month free.
Visit the Fort Bend Education Foundation's website at www.fortbendisd.com/foundationto learn more about community discounts, savings and how you can support students in Fort Bend ISD.
