Global Studies Academy
October Newsletter
A Month in Review
The GIS Coordinators and Committee Chairs have create their committees and have started planning for an awesome Global Issues Summit in April.
Global Solutions Group Photo
We can find a solution
Look at those happy faces
Looking Forward
- We are currently in the process of creating and scheduling field trips for the year for all classes. Juniors will travel to the Asia Society on October 25th for an amazing field trip.
- Council Members will be conducting the Academy Open House on October 22nd at Travis High School. Look for a volunteer signup shortly.
- Academy T-Shirts order forms will be given out this week for purchase. This shirt is required for all field trips and volunteering events. See the picture below.
- Academy Spirit Shirt order forms will be given out this week for purchase as well. This shirt is not required, but would be a great way to show our spirit on Fridays. See the picture below.
Academy T-Shirts
Form and payment due no later than October 15th, 2018
Mrs. Chadwick will be in the cafeteria (at the Counselors Corner) during all lunches on October 8th, 10th, and 15th. You can also drop off payment with Mrs. Chadwick before first period outside the counselor suite October 9th-15th.
Front of Required Shirt
Back of the Required Shirt
Spirit Shirt (Not Required)
Peer Tutoring Opportunity
Mrs. Chadwick's Monthly Schedule
Student Spotlight
Rajit's Summer Adventures in Spain
Isabella M.'s Philanthropic Summer
Senior Ruchika P. Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program
Upcoming Events
Enrichment Opportunity: 40th Houston Italian Festival
A selfie and 250 word reflection needs to be uploaded to schoology for credit.
Thursday, Oct 11, 2018, 03:00 PM
University of St. Thomas, Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
Enrichment Opportunity: Korean Festival
Are you interested in learning about Korean culture? Then come out to the Korean Festival, a free event at Discovery Green. Click here for more informaiton.
A selfie and 250 word reflection needs to be uploaded to Schoology.
Saturday, Oct 13, 2018, 07:00 AM
Discovery Green, McKinney Street, Houston, TX, USA
GSA Annual Lock-In
All forms, including guest forms, must be turned in to Mrs. Chadwick by October 18th. No forms or payment will be taken at the door.
Friday, Oct 19, 2018, 09:00 PM
Travis High School, Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Enrichment Opportunity: Diwali - Dussehra Festival 2018
The event costs $6
A selfie and 250 word reflection are needed for Credit in Schoology
Saturday, Oct 20, 2018, 04:00 PM
Constellation Field, Stadium Drive, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Spirit Night Mod Pizza
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018, 09:00 PM
MOD Pizza, Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX, USA
Enrichment Opportunity: 2018 Houston AFRIFEST (Festival of African Arts, Culture & Entertainment)
You can register here and get more information
A Selfie and 250 word reflection must be uploaded to Schoology for credit.
Saturday, Oct 27, 2018, 12:00 PM
Houston Baptist University, Fondren Road, Houston, TX, USA
Scholarships
Academy Fundraising
Kroger: Link your Kroger Plus Card to the Global Studies Academy Booster Club. Every time you shop at Kroger we will earn rewards. Visit their website to get started. You will need our NPO: 94085.
Randalls: Link your Randall Remarkable Card to the Global Studies Academy Booster Club. Every time you shop at Randall's we will earn rewards. Visit their website to get started. You will need our charity Number: 13483.
Amazon: Do you shop on Amazon? Then link your account to the Global Studies Academy Booster Club of Sugar Land, TX. Visit Amazon Smile and select our organization. Amazon will then give back 0.5% of all purchases to the Booster Club!
Corporate Matching: Many employers match gifts or give monetary donations to non-profits with which you volunteer. Click the link to see a partial list in Texas. Check with your employer for more information on how to give to the Global Studies Academy Booster Club. (Contact GSABC Treasurer Teresa Lui teresahlui@gmail.com to receive the info necessary to give to the booster club.
Global Studies Academy
Email: Jennifer.Chadwick@fortbendisd.com
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Globalstudies
Location: 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 2816342230
Twitter: @fbgsa