IBMA Weekly Update
Week of April 20
Academy Requirement Update
I hope you and your family continue keeping safe and healthy as we all are settling down into this new strange norm. I know there many of you still concern about graduation, grades, summer school, and many other things. As Dr. Dupre addressed in his video, he will let you know as soon as a decision are made about all those things I’ve mentioned.
I know some of you have reached out to me concerning meeting the academic requirement of the academy. The academy has decided we will waive the academic requirement for this spring semester. If a student is currently on academic probation it will be extended to the next school year. I hope this helps ease some of the anxiety over grades. However, if you have a failing Term 3 grade, make sure to work with your teachers to make as much improvement to your Term 3 grade as possible.
Update on Grading and GPA
GSA Global Issues Summit
10am-12pm
Online Virtual Event
The event will be hosted as an online conference this year.
Visit the GIS website for more information.
Online Enrichment Opportunities
Reminder, no activities are required for the spring semester.
QØ Cup
Written Summary
In the first round of the QØ Cup, teams will introduce their team and write a sentence about the core problem they’re solving for; tell us about the market their venture is targeting; highlight the key assumptions they’re making; and finally give an overview of the next steps. Once teams submit their first round answers, the QØ Specialists will provide written feedback to help you moving forward.
Submission by April 26th, 2020
Online Enrichment
Harvard University FREE Course
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.
NEW HELP CALL CENTER FOR PARENTS
A new call center has also been established to aid parents in guiding their students through online instruction. The call center number is 281-634-0826. The Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday (with the exception of April 10)
News & Announcements Regarding COVID-19
Good Afternoon Parents and Students,
Due to ongoing health concerns, many enrichment and volunteer events have been canceled. As a result, spring semester enrichment and volunteer-hours requirements will be waived for all academies.
Seniors, will not be required to complete their spring enrichment and volunteer hours to receive the academy medal for graduation. However, because the YES Program at the high school is a separate entity from the academy, seniors who wish to receive their YES medal for graduation from the YES Program will need to reach out to the YES program on their campus and see what they are planning for this year's graduating class.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me at amber.boston@fortbendisd.com. Please check the FBISD website for additional updates. Our first priority is for you and your family to remain healthy and safe
If you have specific questions for the district, you can go the FBISD Let’s Talk
School Counselor Resources
FBISD has tele-counseling resources for students district-wide. If your student is struggling with anxiety and depression and feels isolated during this time, you can email your student’s school counselor FBISD Counselors Contact List. They will help link you and your student to the right virtual support. In your email, please include:
- Your Name
- Your school ID number
- Your school campus name
- Description of the challenge you are experiencing
- Your school counselor will contact
Your student’s school counselor will contact you to review the information submitted and provide guidance on the next steps for virtual support.
FBISD TALKLINE: The District’s confidential helpline to share mental health concerns such as depression or suicidal thoughts. It includes both talking and texting features. Students, parents, and staff can text the word SPEAK to 741741 or call 281-240-8255 (TALK) to connect with a crisis counselor. Both services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For more information CLICK HERE
We are excited to launch the Fort Bend ISD At-Home Learning webpage, where parents and families can access educational resources and activities to engage in learning while at home. There are a variety of resources that have been identified for instruction at all levels PreK-12, and this website will continue to be updated in the coming weeks.
Be assured that Fort Bend ISD is diligently working to build structures to effectively train and support our staff and families to launch online learning with fidelity. We appreciate your continued support.
Due to a change in requirements from the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Fort Bend ISD will now allow parents to pick up Grab and Go meals without students being present.
Parents can now pick up meals for students, and must provide one of the following documents:
● Student ID cards
● Individual student report cards
● Attendance record from parent portal of Skyward
● Birth certificate for children
Without one of the listed items above, parents will receive meals for the number of students present with them, on foot or in a vehicle.
As a reminder, meals are available Monday through Friday at campuses throughout Fort Bend ISD. Find out more about specific locations and times on the FBISD website.
Enrichment Activity Form
Enrichment Activity Form (See Below to Download)
Volunteer Submission Form
Remember volunteer hours must be submitted using the electronic Google Form to be accurately recorded. A confirmation email is sent to the email address provided in the form to ensure that you are aware that hours are recorded. The link can also be found in the Community Service Folder in Schoology.
Schoology Class Codes
Graduation Class - Schoology Code
Class of 2020 - 4XCV2-MHNPC
Class of 2021- WFGVN-4QMRH
Class of 2022 - RBG7V-FJWTP
Class of 2023 - X3V6V-6NCMT
Remind Codes
Text the correct code to the number 81010
@ibmaco2020 – C/O 2020
@ibmaco2021 – C/O 2021
@ibmaco2022 – C/O 2022
@ibmaco2023 – C/O 2023
IBMA Booster Club
Parents we want you involved at school! Be sure to complete the FBISD Criminal History Application so that you can volunteer at events and on field trips. Parent support is essential to student success and we LOVE having you at school and involved! If you have not renewed your membership with our Booster Club, you can do so online. Our Booster Club is a key component of our success. It is essential that each of our families join every year!
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International Business and Marketing Academy
Email: amber.boston@fortbendisd.com
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/2401
Location: 11111 Harlem Road, Richmond, TX, USA
Phone: (281)634-3106
Twitter: @fb_ibma