EA Weekly Updates
Engineering Academy September 7, 2020
FBISD Relaunch
I know that over the Labor Day weekend, families in FBISD are having to make a difficult decision about the transition back to face-2-face instructions or remain with online learning. Each family dynamic is unique and different. I know each family will do what best for their family. Parents must log into Skyward to select the learning model for their students. This will provide important data for the district in the next few weeks to plan and structure the campus master schedule and courses. The last date to make a selection is September 8. For more information about FBISD Relaunch and instructions to make the selection for the learning model go to https://www.fortbendisd.com/relaunch
Engineering Academy Student Body Meeting
Meeting ID: 827 0563 7811
Passcode: uaE0hs
* this event count as enrichment
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020, 03:30 PM
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Zoom Meeting Expectations
I want to remind students that Engineering Academy Zoom meetings/events are school and academy sponsor events and FBISD Student Code of Conduct applies and enforce. I ask that students adhere to the following expectations.
- Demonstrate courtesy and respect for all participants and guests
- Behave in a responsible manner by turning off your mic, video, and refraining from using the annotating tool without permission from the meeting host.
- Ask thoughtful questions during Q&A
- Be in compliance with host requests
- Comply with all guidelines noted within the SCC (School Code of Conduct)
Message to Freshmen
If you have not join Schoology course yet , please use the following code Class of 2024 - NQK8-BJ8F-KHGC3 to join. This where you will need to upload your enrichment assignment.
A Word From the Counselor
Y.E.S. Program Updates
All documents for Y.E.S. (i.e. Application, Guidelines, and Service Documentation Forms) can be found on the campus website under the Clubs/Organizations tab.
If you have concerns regarding the service opportunities available and if they are acceptable, please email Mrs. Braiyon Sands at braiyon.sands@fortbendisd.com.
As of now, the requirement for service hours for seniors/Academy Students to received credit and Y.E.S. Medals for graduation is 85 hours instead of 100 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Until further notice, please hold on to any service documentation until we have a better idea of how/when we will begin our transition to on campus learning. It is not necessary to email me any of that information at this time
Leadership Opportunity.
My name is Mariane Mousa, and I graduated from Dulles High School in 2019. I am currently a sophomore at Stanford University, and I am recruiting for my nonprofit organization: 100words.
100words is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to break the cycle of poverty through fundraisers and donations. High school and university students work to raise money for children in impoverished countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Nepal, and more. At 100words, we provide our high school and university members with grants and guidance to successfully host a fundraiser.
Your students will gain service-leadership experience, access to a community of innovators, and the opportunity to give back to those in need. Due to COVID-19, 100words' work is now more important than ever, as children in the most neglected corners of the world are now fighting poverty amidst a pandemic. Please help us by sharing the attached poster with your students. They can find the application on the flyer and also here.
Thank you for your help to spread the word about my nonprofit.
Best,
Mariane Mousa
Mariane Mousa
Stanford University | Class of 2023
B.S. Candidate | Biomedical Computation
832.692.5454 | marianem@stanford.edu
FBISD Technology Resources
Student Engineering Academy Website
Remind Code
Join remind to get the latest academy news and updates
Text the correct code to the number 81010
Class of 2021: remind.com/join/eaco-2021
Class of 2022: remind.com/join/eaco-2022
Class of 2023: remind.com/join/eaco-2023
Class of 2024: remind.com/join/eaco-2024
Schoology
Schoology Codes
Class of 2021 - 3PXGJ-ZX2NB
Class of 2022 - 944J5-PCV4R
Class of 2023 - W7TJ-WW8J-R5GKD
Class of 2024 - NQK8-BJ8F-KHGC3
Quick Note About Enrichment
The academies have revised its requirement for Fall Semester volunteer hours. Students are only required six volunteer hours for the Fall Semester. Your safety is the number one priority; therefore, all-volunteer hours should be obtained virtually. Please see virtual volunteer hours opportunities in the Volunteer Opportunities section below.
MAYOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The City of Sugar Land is now accepting applications for our Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council for the 2020-2021 class.
To apply, students must:
- Be incoming high school junior
- Residents of Sugar Land city limits or ETJ
- Complete online application here
Applications close September 22 at 11:59pm. For more details and instructions visit the MYAC website.
Please share this information with your eligible students!
For any questions, please contact us at myac@sugarlandtx.gov.
Online Enrichment Through Alison
online enrichment
You can select the topic you want to learn about. Email me the course link and name for approval before you take it. These are free courses, DO NOT PAY for anything. Take a picture of the screen when you complete the course as your evidence. Insert the picture into the enrichment form https://alison.com/courses/science
Student Body Meeting Dates
Student Body Meeting Dates (Currently all student body meeting will be virtual). All Student Body Meeting is eligible as an enrichment credit.
- September 8
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
- January 12
- February 9
- March 9
- April 13
EdX Online Courses
online enrichment
You can select the topic you want to learn about. Email me the course link and name for approval before you take it. These are free courses, DO NOT PAY for anything. Take a picture of the screen when you complete the course as your evidence. Insert the picture into the enrichment form https://www.edx.org/Archive Historical Documents
Fans of history may be interested in becoming citizen archivists for a non-profit organization such as the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Would you enjoy transcribing speeches made by Franklin Roosevelt, case histories made by the Tennessee Valley Authority during the Great Depression, or cataloguing Purple Hearts awarded between 1942-1963? All of these tasks are awaiting the help of virtual volunteers right now. The Smithsonian also engages citizen scholars in tasks such as transcribing diaries of prominent Americans or joining the Wikipedia Volunteer Program’s efforts to strengthen the website’s offerings on Smithsonian-relevant content.
Student Tutoring
Teensgive.org allows individuals in 9th-12th grade a bevy of opportunities to tutor peers online. The application process has a fast turnaround time, and you can be helping a child in need within a week of submission. Schoolonwheels.org allows students aged 16-18 to provide tutoring services to peers through virtual means. Those aged 12-15 can also volunteer, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Learntobe.org is another option for connecting tutors and in-need students on a virtual platform. Before signing up for these opportunities make sure you get your parent permission.
Color A Smile Virtual Volunteer Opportunity
Organization: Color a smile, a Non-profit organization, 501 (C) (3). Founded in 1986.
Students take printouts from the website, color them and mail it to Color A Smile foundation. Before mailing, Mr. Lam needs to approve the hours based on the coloring sheets worked by the students and track it for MSA. The below link explains steps required for tracking volunteer credits.
Instructions for the volunteer work and credits