Global Studies
March 18th Weekly Updates
A Message From Your Coordinator
Make sure you check out all the information on the newsletter. Not only are there enrichments and volunteer opportunities, but there are also important school documents and information for the spring semester.
I have added a section for summer camp opportunities that fit with the theme of our academy at the end of the newsletter.
The junior and senior combined field trip to take part in a negotiation simulation at the University of St. Thomas has been scheduled for March 29th. Please note that you must be passing all classes in order to attend the field trip.
9th Grade: Religions of the World Tour: Date Coming Soon
10th Grade: Contemporary Art Museum on April 17th
11th and 12th Grade: St. Thomas University Global Simulation Competition March 29th.
2019-2020 GSA Officer Applications are Now Open
Sponsor Spotlight
Ashoka STEM Challenge Competition
Want to Win Some Money?
Important THS Information for the Spring Semester
Senior Capstone Enrichment Events
Make sure you click on the links to register for the events.
Are you stressed? or are you looking to make new friends? Join us on March 6th or March 27th from 3 PM to 5:15 PM in the THS Library as we tell/listen to stories and play a game.
On Campus Academy Enrichments
Look for a March Enrichment Shortly
AfroFest
Global Issues Summit
Saturday, Apr 13, 2019, 09:00 AM
Travis High School
GSA Capstone Final Evaluation Public Exposition
To obtain credit:
1. Print out and turn in Eventbrite Ticket
2. Complete the assignment (link coming soon)
Saturday, Apr 27, 2019, 12:00 PM
THS
Active Model UN Membership
To earn this status, you must do all of the following and have supporting documentation: Pay dues by designated Model UN sponsor deadline (Ms. Cain) Minimum of 75% meeting attendance for year (use tracking sheet) Actively participate in Model U.N. fundraiser (minimum sale of 2 boxes of chocolate) Participation in HAMUN (Houston Area Model U.N) conference (date of conference: January, 2019 (may be an additional associated cost) All items documented on MODEL UN LOG and signature from Ms. Cain (uploaded to the the outside enrichment activity form *link below)
Off Campus Enrichment Opportunities
Houston Holi 2019
Description from their Eventbrite Page
"Houston Holi celebrates the Indian Festival of Colors in Spring on Saturday, Mar 23 at The Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land. Houston Holi is the largest Holi Festivals in the USA. This year featuring Live Performer Mickey Singh along with Indian Raga, a new-age innovation music like Carnatic A Cappella, Desi Cover of Cheap Thrills, EDM Thillana and other viral pieces. All day color play, EDM & Bollywood DJs, Dhol Players, Cultural Dance Performances, Indian Street Foods, and free Kids Carnival Rides. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome"
Saturday, Mar 23, 2019, 12:00 PM
The Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX, USA
MSA Annual Escape Room
Join us for the Math & Science Academy Escape Room. Can you escape?
Click the link above to purchase tickets
This event is open to all FBISD Academy students and all Dulles High School students. The event date is Sat., March 30, 2019 and tickets are $15.
IMPORTANT: Before purchasing your ticket, please follow these steps:
- Form a group of 8-10 people. If you do not have a large enough group, still sign up with your group and we can combine you with another smaller group. If you would like us to place you into a random group, we can also do that.
- Check the group sign-up page to make sure there are still spots left (maximum of 30 groups) tinyurl.com/msaescape19.
- Remember: pay first, then sign up AFTER paying for your ticket.
Last day for online payment is March 26, 2019.
Don't miss out: get your friends, form a team, and sign up ASAP for a chance to ESCAPE!
On the day of the event there are three different 90-minute time slots (see the group sign-up page for detailed times.) The whole day runs 1-6 pm.
Please save your payment receipt.
Saturday, Mar 30, 2019, 01:00 PM
Dulles High School, Dulles Avenue, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Volunteer Opportunity
Texas Children's Hospital Family Fun Run Volunteer Opportunity
Great family volunteer opportunity.
When you register there is a box to click that asks if you are with a group. Please click that box and select Travis Ibma/Gsa
Saturday, Mar 23, 2019, 08:45 AM
Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA
Summer Opportunities
Global Studies Academy
Email: jennifer.chadwick@fortbendisd.com
Website: fortbendisd.com/globalstudies
Location: 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-2230
Twitter: @fbgsa