Plano West FFA Weekly Update
April 23-April 27
State CDE Contest Week
Busy Week:
We are going to have an extremely busy week with groups traveling everyday. PLEASE read this all the way through so to stay informed of what is expected of your team.
Hamilton Invitational CDE
Teams: Dairy Foods, Dairy Cattle and Poultry
Date: Tuesday, April 24th
Wear CDE Polo
Schedule:
- 8:30- Meet at PWSH
- 8:45- Leave for Hamilton, TX
- 1:30pm- Contest Starts
- 6-7pm- return to Plano West
- Lunch will be provided after the contest
Tarleton State CDE
Teams: Dairy Foods & Dairy Cattle
Date: April 25th & 26th
Schedule:
Wednesday, 4/25-Wear Blue Plano West Invitational Shirt
- 4:30- Meet at PWSH
- 4:45- Leave for Weatherford, TX
- We will study in the hotel after dinner (BRING MONEY)
- 10pm- Lights out
Thursday, 4/26-Wear CDE Polo
- 6am- Breakfast in Hotel
- 6:30am- Leave Hotel
- 8:30am- Contest Begins
- Lunch Provided after contest
- 1:30pm- Awards
- 5-6pm- return to Plano West
- Lunch will be provided after the contest
Hotel Information:
FAIRFIELD INN
175 ALFORD DRIVE
WEATHERFORD TX 76087
DON'T FORGET MONEY FOR FOOD
SHSU State CDEs
Teams: Floral
Date: April 26th & 27th
Schedule:
Thursday, 4/26-Wear Blue Plano West Invitational CDE Shirt
- 11:46 (right after 3rd Period) Meet in Mrs.Graf's Room
- 12:00PM-Leave for Huntsville
- Stop for Lunch-paid for by Plano West FFA Booster Club
- A few practice stops along the road
- 5:00PM- Arrive at Hotel
- 6-7PM-Dinner Paid by Plano West FFA Booster Club
- 10:00PM-Lights Out
Friday, 4/27-Wear CDE Polo
- 6:30AM- Breakfast in Hotel
- 7:00AM- Leave Hotel
- 8:30AM- Contest Begins
- Lunch Provided by Plano West Booster Club after contest
- Head Home After Lunch
- 4:00-5:00-Return to Plano West
Hotel Information:
TBD
Don't forget to bring money for snacks.
Texas A&M State CDE
Teams: Vet Med & Poultry
Date: April 27th & 28th
Schedule:
Friday, 4/27-Wear Blue Plano West Invitational Shirt
- 8:30- Meet at PWSH
- 8:40- Leave for College Station, TX
- Plan on eating, studying and checking out the best college
- 10pm- Lights out
Saturday, 4/28-Wear Polo/Scrubs
- 7am- Breakfast in Hotel
- 7:30am- Leave Hotel
- 8:30am- Contest Begins
- Lunch Provided after contest
- 1:30pm- Awards
- 6-7pm- return to Plano West
Hotel Information:
Comfort Suites
907 University Drive
College Station, TX 77840
979-3=286-5500
DON'T FORGET MONEY for some lunch and snacks.
What to Bring
All 3 State Contests are overnight so pack whatever you need for the hotel
Don't forget:
CDE Polo/Scrubs
Jeans
Closed toed shoes
Study material
Money for food
Let's do this!
We are so proud of all the hard work each of you have put in this year and we're excited to see you succeed at STATE. Keep up the studying (The teams that win won't take a break)
Banquet Video Photos
Send any FFA photos from the 2017-2018 school year to Mrs.Graf, Mr.Graf or Mr.Webster for the photo slideshow at the Banquet
Use PISD email and upload directly to shared drive.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=14qTuMHR1BOQnK5j79Y64X4YW5NBcWkbgCredits
You have a few choices now to pay off credits:
1. Pay off the negative balance with check (made out to Plano West FFA Booster Club)
2. Sell Cristina's Flower vouchers-7 credits per voucher (more info below)
3. Donate items/gift cards for the silent auction at the banquet 1 credit per dollar value
4. Combination of the things listed above
Cristina's Flower Voucher Fundraiser
FFA is selling Vouchers for a Flat of Cristina’s Fall Flowers 18 – 4” pots including: ALYSSUM, DIANTHUS, DUSTY MILLER, PETUNIAS, SNAP DRAGONS & VIOLAS). – you can mix and match the flowers!
$17 per flat
$7 credits per flat
Deadline to sell by April 30th
Contact an Jamie Hanna at jamiehanna@verizon.net to order some today!
MANDATORY-Practicum in Agriculture Course Information Meeting
Monday May 14th
5:30pm
A1217
2018-2017 Plano West FFA Officer Elections
2018-2019 PLANO WEST FFA OFFICER ELECTIONS
6:30pm
All FFA members are eligible to vote for the 2017-2018 Plano West FFA Officer Team after listening to their speeches.
Dinner Provided
AgriScience Fair
Plano West FFA Banquet
6:30pm
Deadline to RSVP May 4th
2018 State Convention-Fort Worth, TX
May 15th
Plano Senior High
6:00pm
All FFA Members Welcome to attend a week of FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Convention: July 9th-July 13th
Booster Club Membership
Parents gain valuable information
Form attached.
return asap
Scholarships
Plano West Scholarship Directory
Plano ISD Scholarships Available in Counseling Office
- Dooley Elementary PTA, 5/4
- Hedgcoxe Elementary PTA, 4/30
- Hightower Elementary PTA, 5/1
- Mendenhall Elementary PTA (Martha J. Hunt Scholarship), 5/1
Summer Opportunties
Oklahoma State University Agriculture Camps- Deadlines Vary
Equine Education Extravangza, Future Agricultural Education Teachers Academy
https://academicaffairs.okstate.edu/content/summer-camps
Texas Brigades-Wildlife Camps (affiliated with Texas Parks & Wildlife)
https://www.texasbrigades.org/applications/
Cornell University Veterinary Explorations Program
Texas A&M Horse Judging Camp
https://animalscience.tamu.edu/horsejudgingcamp/
Texas A&M Poultry Science Camp
https://posc.tamu.edu/texas-agrilife-poultry-extension-specialists/poultry-institute-for-youth/
Tufts University Veterinary Science Camp
http://vetsites.tufts.edu/avm/programs/high-school-program/
Wildlife Conservation Camp
http://www.wildlifecamptx.org/
USDA AgDiscovery
Flyer Attached
Howard College Lamb Camp
Work on Lamb Showmanship and get some great tips!
Note- Plano ISD students will not have their lambs yet, but you can pay $50 to borrow at lamb for the camp!
Flyers Attached
Plano West FFA Calendar of Events
Plano West FFA
Email: cristen.graf@pisd.edu
Website: planowest.ffanow.org
Twitter: @PlanoWestFFA