IBMA Newsletter
Week of September 13, 2021
IBMA T-Shirt Design Voting
We need your input on the 2021-2022 IBMA t-shirt designs! Please submit your vote for your favorite design no later than Wednesday, September 15, 2021, by 11:59 pm.
Click the hyperlink above or scan the QR code below to vote.
Homecoming Tailgate
Homecoming is quickly approaching and that means its tailgate time! IBMA hopes to maintain our title as two-time ”Best Tailgate” winners. We would love to see you there and assist us in providing a fun and entertaining tailgate for our students. Please let us know if and how you all can help create another amazing event. Below are all the details you may need.
On October 1st , 2021, Travis HS is planning a HOCO tailgate celebration to honor the student athletes and promote community cohesion and pride.
- Hall Stadium’s parking lot will open at 3:15pm to parents, staff and students.
- We will occupy the lot closest to the school.
- Parking is on a first come, first served basis in designated areas.
- Driveways should not be blocked, as traffic must be allowed to flow throughout the event.
- There is no alcohol allowed on FBISD property.
- No Open Flames – Any cooking must be done in a BBQ pit or enclosed smoker. Patrons are responsible for dousing hot coals or ash. DO NOT DISPOSE OF COALS OR ASH IN FBISD TRASH RECEPTACLES.
- Each party is responsible for the removal of their trash.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- 3:15- LOTS OPEN
- 4:30- BAND, COLOR GUARD, CHEERLEARDERS, AND BELLES TAKE THE LEAD TO INSPIRE THE SPIRIT THROUGHOUT THE PARKING LOT
- 4:50- FANS MAKE THEIR WAY TO GATHER ALONG TIGER ALLEY TO WELCOME THE TEAM
- 5:00- TEAM ARRIVES FOR THE WALK DOWN THE TIGER ALLEY-
- 5:45- BEST TAILGATE AWARDS
- 7:00- KICK- OFF!!
See you there!!
WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 INFORMATION AND PROTOCOLS
Academy Message
In this newsletter you will find helpful information, and some volunteer opportunities.
Parents/Guardians, please make sure that you have gone into skyward and checked your email addresses. It is our main way of communicating with everyone and last week many were undelivered. If it is incorrect, please update it.
Enrichment and Volunteer Hours: You will find links in the newsletters to enrichment and volunteer opportunities for the semester. Please remember that you will need to complete two enrichments per semester for a total of 4 for the year and 12.5 volunteer hours for a total of 25 hours a year.
We would like to start highlighting our outstanding Academy students and their accomplishments in and outside of school. If your student has won an award, received a scholarship, participated in a competitive summer program, etc. please submit this form. We will post your student's accomplishment in/on the varies academy social media platforms and they may be featured in other community publication.
The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form
Academy Bus Routes for the 2021-2022 School Year
Schoology Course Codes
Class of 2025 275J-6J4P-SPT9Z
Cass of 2024 3W2J-GRJ8-QNW4Z
Class of 2023 X3V6V-6NCMT
Class of 2022 RBG7V-FJWTP
A Message from the Booster Club
Welcome IBMA Parents,
We're excited to welcome everyone back!
Attached please find the IBMA Booster Club Membership form for the 2021-2022 school year. As mentioned during the commitment night the booster club is an essential part of assisting with many of the social programs that IBMA hosts throughout the school year such as fund IBMA activities, events, and scholarships. Please join to show your support of the program!
Also, the booster club has all of their positions open for this upcoming school year. Anyone interested, please contact the booster club, (ibmaboosterclub@gmail.com ) email copied. No experience is needed just a willingness to support the students in the academy. Each position term is for one academic year.
Thanks,
IBMA Booster Club
IBMA Year at a Glance
Enrichment Opportunities
Virtual Latino College EXPO
Saturday, Sep 18, 2021, 12:00 PM
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Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (Sugar Land)
*Applications for the 2021-2022 Class
open on Friday September 3, 2021 and close on Wednesday, September 22 at 11:59 pm.
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council aims to empower youth to become active members in their community by providing variety of opportunities to have an everlasting effect on the future of their city through local government and public service.
MYAC 2021-2022 Program Schedule
Requirements for Consideration
- Must be an incoming high school junior.
- Must reside within the corporate city limits of Sugar Land or its ETJ. Please confirm your eligibility by visiting www.sugarlandtx.gov/myneighborhood or contact us at myac@sugarlandtx.gov.
- Must commit to attend all MYAC sessions and events.
- Must complete the full application process
Acceptance
Enrollment is limited and diversity is sought in class makeup. Selected applicants will be offered an interview. Acceptance will be based on:
- Application
- Interview
- Final Evaluation
Application Process
1. Online Application
Applicants must complete an online application. Click here to apply!
- Registered Serve Sugar Land volunteers:
- Start with the box "I already have a username"
- Enter your username and password
- Click on Login and Continue
- For new system users:
- Register under the "I am new to MyImpactPage.com" box.
- Enter a username and email
- Click on Save and Continue
2. Parent and Student Forms
Fill out and upload the MYAC Agreement within the online application.
*Please note that students who meet all requirements for consideration will take part in a virtual group interview session. The group interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 4th at 4:30 PM. Attendance at the interview session is mandatory to be considered for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.
MYAC Code of Conduct
A community-wide initiative to reinforce positive behaviors and attitudes among all Sugar Land teen residents and visitors.
I pledge to join the City of Sugar Land in being a role model community where we all respectfully and harmoniously live, work, shop and play, and to encourage personal responsibility and a commitment to ensuring Sugar Land remains a community of respect, embracing and celebrating our diversity.
Therefore, I promise to:
- Be a caring citizen, always looking out for and supporting others.
- Respect and listen to those in authority.
- Be considerate of the environment and the property of others.
- Be respectful in my behavior and attitude by not being disorderly, disruptive, or using inappropriate language.
- Choose not to engage in behaviors or acts harmful or offensive to others or myself.
- Always be brave, steadfast, and stand up for and speak up for what is right.
Black College Expo
REGISTER HERE: Tickets are between $7-&10
Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, 10:00 AM
NRG Center, NRG Park, Houston, TX, USA
Youth In Philanthropy Program
THIS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY WOULD COUNT FOR TWO ENRICHMENTS FOR THE YEAR
Dates for meetings are below
• October 9 – Orientation – UHSL - Mandatory
• November 6 – Volunteer Session 1 – Meet at UHSL
• December 4 – Volunteer Session 2 – Meet at UHSL
• January 8 – Volunteer Session 3 – Meet at UHSL
• February 5 – Volunteer Session 4 – Meet at UHSL
• March 5 – Evaluation – UHSL – Mandatory
• Sessions are 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Show up at 8:45 am to sign in.
Live: Young Adult Advisory Council via WebEx Mission Bend
The Mission Bend Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch. For the present time the Council will meet online via WebEx. For more information please call 832-471-5908.
This program is for students in grades 9 through 12 and will be presented via WebEx. Register online and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Live: Young Adult Advisory Council Missouri City
The Missouri Branch Branch Young Adult Advisory Council meets monthly to express ideas, organize upcoming young adult activities, and suggest new teen programs for the branch. For more information please call 281-238-2100.
This program is for students in grades 9 through 12 and will be presented in person. Register online and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you.
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021, 04:00 PM
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Academy Students Need 12.5 Hours of Volunteering a Semester
THS Volleyball Concessions 2021
Volleyball needs your help! Please consider donating your time for volunteer hours to support Travis Athletic Booster Club and Volleyball! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Note: 6:30-8:30 time allotment could run early or late depending on the matches played.
Location: THS Competition GymSecond Mile
Whether you love to work one-on-one with people in need or to work diligently behind the scenes, we have a place for you. People like you give their time and talents to help us serve our neighbors through the most devastating moments of their life. We could not do this work without generous volunteers. Volunteers ages 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Before your volunteer session and for a quicker check-in, complete this online volunteer application: https://secondmile.keepntrack.com/apply/index.html?db=secondmile.
- Please be sure to sign in at the volunteer kiosk and sign out after volunteering. We will not be able to process your volunteer records without these steps.
Mask Mandate Update (August 2021)
In accordance with the latest CDC guidelines and with the rapid rise in Covid-19 cases, masks are required for all individuals who enter Second Mile.
Thank you for your help in supporting this ministry while prioritizing the health of our community.
Project C.U.R.E
Please join us in saving lives by preparing medical supplies for shipment to hospitals and clinics in need around the world. Activities may include organizing warehouse inventory, sorting medical supplies, supporting administrative efforts, pulling for and loading containers, or other projects to be accomplished for the day. This will be a fun, engaging, and hands-on experience.
Project C.U.R.E. was founded in 1987 to help meet the need for medical supplies, equipment, and services around the world. Project C.U.R.E. builds sustainable healthcare infrastructure by providing the medical supplies and equipment needed to deliver healthcare in communities. Since its inception, Project C.U.R.E. has delivered medical relief to people in need in more than 130 countries.
- Go to this link: https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/lp/houston/
- Scroll to the calendar and select a date which you are available (Make sure to go fast, spots are filling up!)
- Select “Sign Up” and “Create new account”
- Once you have created your account, you will be emailed a confirmation
- Students below 18 must print/ fill out a waiver form signed by their parent/guardian and bring it to the event *The waiver will be in your email confirmation
- New volunteers must arrive 10-15 minutes early to their volunteer slot for an orientation
Important Information:
Thank you for volunteering to serve with Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E.’s Houston facility is located at 8303 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX 77055. We are located in Spring Branch near the intersection of Bingle and Kempwood.
Before arriving, please review the safety guidelines in this video.
Also, please keep the following in mind:
- Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes in the warehouse.
- Please dress comfortably and wear weather appropriate clothing - the warehouse can be warm in the summer and cool in the winter.
- Some of our tasks can be physically demanding but are always optional
- Minimum age to volunteer is 15 (under 18 requires parent/legal guardian signed consent in advance).
We look forward to working with you soon! Thanks for your interest in helping in our mission of "delivering Health & Hope to the world!"
The safety of our volunteers and staff is our top priority. We are taking all possible precautions. During your volunteer time, we will be following CDC recommendations and all volunteers and staff are required to follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask and gloves. If you have your own mask, please bring it to your volunteer session. Disposable masks will be provided if needed. Please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer throughout your volunteer session. Please do not come volunteer if you are feeling ill or have been in contact with someone feeling ill. Your support in maintaining a safe facility is tremendously appreciated!
Please keep in mind the following:
- Attire: Volunteers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. We recommend comfortable, weather-appropriate attire that you don't mind getting dusty. The warehouse is colder in winters and warmer in summers.
- Timing: Please arrive on time. You will be led by a Volunteer Leader and they will need adequate time to explain to you what will need to be done.
- Food/drink: You are welcome to bring water and small snacks with you if you wish.
- Age: The minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old; volunteers younger than 18 years old will need parent/legal guardian consent signature.
- Cancellation concern: If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so we do not schedule staff unnecessarily.
We look forward to working with you soon! Thank you for helping us in delivering health and hope to the world.
Target Hunger
Target Hunger depends upon the support of the community to fulfill our mission. A vital aspect of that support is volunteerism. Each year, Target Hunger welcomes hundreds of volunteers who donate their time to help children, families, and seniors in need of food assistance. If you are interested in volunteering with Target Hunger, please register below.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Drive-Thru Food Distributions
Volunteer to help pack bags filled with food and place into the trunk’s of cars.
Register to Volunteer at a Food Distribution
Community Garden
Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you want to share your passion for gardening with others? We welcome both novice and experienced gardeners to volunteer at our Garden. Volunteers work together to grow 6,000 pounds of nutritious produce that is distributed through Target Hunger Pantries and Food Fairs.
Community Garden Volunteers: Missouri City
The Lettuce Live community garden is in Buffalo Run Park in Missouri City, Texas. We have shifts every Saturday from 8:15am - 11:30am to help maintain the Lettuce Live community garden. We're looking for energetic volunteers to join us to harvest, weed, paint, plant seeds and have fun.
Sign up to volunteer at https://signup.com/go/zVzgXUQ
We have precautions in place to ensure the safety of our volunteers. These include outdoor space to maintain at least 6 feet of social distance, using gloves to handle produce, and wearing of masks or protective coverings over the nose and mouth in spaces where sufficient social distance cannot be maintained. We recommend volunteers bring their own drinking water to the garden and ask that you stay home if you are not feeling well.
How to Upload your Volunteer Videos Tutorial
Scholarships
Young Women's Energized Scholarship or Senior Girls
Scholarship Eligibility
Eligible applicants are female, graduating high school seniors from the Greater Houston area with exemplary academic records and demonstrated leadership potential. Eligible applicants must plan to attend an accredited four-year university or accredited two-year community college in the Fall of 2022 as a fulltime student. A letter of acceptance, proof of registration and payment instructions from the university must be presented to WEN’s scholarship panel prior to disbursement of awards.
Application Deadline
The scholarship application submission period for 2022 scholarships opened on May 21,2021. Thank you in advance for your interest. Recipients of this prestige scholarship will be notified on or about October 30, 2021.
Application Submission Package
- Transcript - Official copy of applicant's high school transcript(s) emailed to houscholarship@womensenergynetwork.org from a school official or mailed to Young Women Energized - Scholarship Chair Attn: Deb White P.O. Box 680086 Houston, TX 77268.
- Essay – Applicant must submit an original 250-500 word essay which discusses a current event in regards to energy and shares the applicant’s thoughts (i.e. gas prices, alternative fuel sources, global warming, politics and energy.
- Letter of Reference – Applicant must submit one letter of reference from a high school or community leader to houscholarship@womensenergynetwork.org which discusses the applicant’s scholastic ability, character and/or leadership characteristics.
Instructions: All materials must be emailed to houscholarship@womensenergynetwork.org on or before the deadline on 10/23/2021. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. A link for the 2022 YWE Scholarship Application can be found here. Women Energy Network (WEN), strongly recommends that ALL Scholarship Applicants attend the YWE STEM Conference on October 9, 2021. The YWE Scholarship Committee will issue additional points to your overall scholarship application for attending, plus you will learn about other scholarship opportunities and hear from expert essay writers on how to win any scholarship you apply for.
Notification and Presentation of Award
Winners will be contacted by the Scholarship review panel and presented at the 2021 Scholarship Awards Ceremony on TBD (1st or 2nd week in November). ALL winners are required to attend and must prepare an oral acceptance speech that will be professionally videotaped live.
Win $Dollars for College Scholarship Application Form
Deadline is Oct. 18th
TED Talks
International Business and Marketing Academy
Location: 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, USA