STAY INFORMED OF FBISD'S RESPONSE TO COVID-19
SUMMER BREAK
Today is the first day of Summer Break for students. The District will continue remote operations and online instruction for Summer School, until further notice. Please check www.fortbendisd.com and the District's social media channels for the latest information.
2018 BOND PROJECTS MOVE FORWARD DURING PANDEMIC
District on schedule, ahead of timeline on a few projects

While Fort Bend ISD has continued online instruction and virtual operation, both now and for the remainder of the school year, work has continued on the District’s 2018 Bond projects, keeping plans on schedule, with some ahead of schedule, and saving the District money.
Dr. Dupre's End of Year Message 
Next week, we will celebrate the Fort Bend ISD Class of 2020 and the completion of another year of learning for our students, staff and families. And we have learned a lot!
 
We have learned how flexible we can be as a learning community. We have demonstrated nimbleness and flexibility. We have learned new technologies that we will continue to use in the future. We have learned how to demonstrate care and concern for others in new ways. We have learned how much we value the personal connections we enjoy in the classroom and workplace.

Online learning has definitely been a positive experience for many of our students, but for others, it has been very stressful – members of our FBISD family have navigated many emotions during these past nine weeks, but they have continued to press forward. I have heard personal stories from some of our struggling learners that have worked hard to overcome challenges to continue learning at home, even though they really miss their teachers and supports provided at school. And I have heard from students who would be happy to continue learning from home on a permanent basis.
 
After the many updates shared during the past few months, today, it is my hope that you have a safe and restful summer. That without the day-to-day routines of schoolwork, you are able to recharge and prepare for the year ahead, because we know school will continue to look different than it has in the past.
UPCOMING EVENTS, REMINDERS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Fort Bend ISD will host all 11 high school ceremonies at FBISD's Kenneth Hall Stadium (3335 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, TX 77459). Ceremonies will take place June 1-6 in a safe, non-contact event for graduates and guests. The District will hold two ceremonies each day, allowing additional days for inclement weather. LEARN MORE

Updated FBISD 2020 Graduation schedule:

Monday, June 1, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Austin HS
8:00 p.m. - Ridge Point HS

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Hightower HS 
8:00 p.m. - Bush HS          
 
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Elkins HS        
8:00 p.m. - Dulles HS        

Thursday, June 4, 2020          
8:00 a.m. - Clements HS   
8:00 p.m. - Marshall HS    
 
Friday, June 5, 2020  
8:00 a.m. - Kempner HS   
8:00 p.m. - Travis HS        
 
Saturday, June 6, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Willowridge HS
8:00 p.m. - Makeup Slot
 
Sunday, June 7, 2020
8:00 p.m. - Makeup Slot
 
Monday, June 8, 2020
8:00 a.m. - Makeup Slot
Houston Food Bank extends food distribution at campuses throughout Fort Bend ISD 
Fort Bend ISD’s Collaborative Communities Department continues its partnership with the Houston Food Bank to provide food items and toiletries to families throughout the community. Since March 24 through May 15, a total of 2,732 FBISD families (including 6,151 children and 6,581 adults) have been served meals through this partnership. LEARN MORE

Upcoming food distribution dates and locations include:
  • Thursday, June 4 at Willowridge High School (16301 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, 77053)
  • Thursday, June 11 at Bush High School (6707 FM 1464, Richmond, 77407)
  • Thursday, June 18 at Progressive High School (1555 Independence Blvd., Missouri City, 77489)
  • Thursday, June 25 at Travis High School (11111 Harlem Rd., Richmond, 77406)
Fort Bend ISD to continue offering free Grab & Go Meals through June
Fort Bend ISD is continuing to provide free meals to students through June, with a few notable changes. Effective June 1, Grab & Go Meals will be served at 17 of the current locations. Also, with the District moving to its four-day summer work week schedule, meals will only be available for pickup Monday to Thursday, with extra breakfast and/or lunch meals provided to students for Friday. As the summer begins, FBISD will close five of its operating sites. LEARN MORE about upcoming changes in Grab & Go Meals service.
Deadline for current sophomores to apply for FBISD's Student Leadership 101 Program is July 6
Each year, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees invites enrolled 10th grade students who are interested in developing their leadership during their junior and senior years to apply for participation in the Fort Bend ISD Student Leadership 101 Program. Selected participants attend regular sessions to explore their personal roles in community and school leadership, as well as volunteer service. School Board members sponsor and attend the student seminars focused on topics such as personal leadership skills, youth advocacy, service and volunteerism, local government in action, business, and health care. Students are taken into the community to see leadership in action.
 
The 2020-2021 cohort will consist of three students from each District high school. If you are a current sophomore interested in this program, applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on Mon., July 6, 2020. Apply today .
CELEBRATING SUCCESS: OUR FBISD STUDENTS CONTINUE TO SHINE
Two FBISD students complete state health ambassador program
Anshumi Jhaveri of Dulles High School and Mehaa Amirthalingam of Travis High School successfully completed the Health Ambassador for a Ready Texas (HART) program during the 2019-20 school year. The statewide program equips student leaders to serve as ambassadors for the Texas Department of Agriculture, in order to promote healthy eating and wellness on their campus.
USE "TOOLS TO THRIVE" IN SUPPORTING YOUR FAMILY'S MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to a close but you can keep it alive! Take a risk and share your own growth and/or struggles around mental wellness with someone safe. If you’re concerned about a friend or loved one, start the conversation with a simple, “I noticed you’re not yourself lately and just wanted to check-in with you.” 

The new edition of the weekly FBISD Behavioral Health and Wellness Parent Newsletter
( ARABIC )  (CHINESE)   (SPANISH)   (TURKISH)   (VIETNAMESE)   has creative tips on relating with your children along with supporting their (and your own!) mental and physical health.  FBISD has tele-counseling resources for parents and students district- wide that will continue over the summer.  You can call or email your student’s  school counselor  for more information.  Finally, visit FBISD’s COVID-19 Social Emotional Support  website  for more mental health and self-care resources.
WATCH THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF TEACHER TALKS
In this episode of Teacher Talks, Destini Oliver, a first-grade teacher at Ridgemont's Early Literacy Center, gives some helpful tips on how to cultivate an at-home routine for student success.
You can also c atch up on past episodes of Teacher Talks .
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