MEDSCI WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Medical Science Academy 05.18.20
Hightower Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
8:00 a.m. Hightower HS at FBISD's Kenneth Hall Stadium
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Academy Medals
DR. DUPRE TO SPEAK WITH AWARD-WINNING COMPASSION COACH LAURA JACK
Discussion to include ways to cope with feelings related to pandemic
FORT BEND ISD - Fort Bend ISD families are invited to participate in a special, live end-of-year event, “Preparing for what’s next: A conversation about coping with loss and supporting students as they prepare for a strong start to the next school year.” During this special event, Dr. Dupre will speak with award-winning compassion coach, author and FBISD graduate, Laura Jack.
The event will be held Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m., and can be accessed at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81008524114 and will also be streamed at www.fortbendisd.com/ljchat. A recording of the event will be available following the live broadcast.
Academy Academic 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 address 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.
New Call Center Number for Parents
Fort Bend ISD – At-Home Learning
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.
Sincerely,
Fort Bend ISD
Social Emotional Health 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.
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NO UPCOMING EVENTS
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Any non-profit 501 (c) 3 designated company is eligible for students volunteer. Remember a maximum of 8 hours per day may be earned. Be certain to have your volunteer forms signed and then upload to the Volunteer Submission Form. The locations below are samples of where you may volunteer. This list is just a sample and does not have every location where you can volunteer.
1. Child Advocates
http://www.childadvocates.org/volunteer
2. Second Mile Mission Center
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da4ae28a7f49-techies.
3. Boys and Girls Club of Houston
http://www.bgclubs-houston.org/Volunteers.
4. Friends of Down Syndrome
http://www.friendsofdownsyndrome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/volunteer-application-2017.pdf.
5. Houston Food Bank
http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteer/volunteer.
6. Houston Methodist Hospital System
hmslvolunteers@houstonmethodist.org. Volunteer Services at Main Methodist: Contact: 713.441.3351
Online Enrichment
You can select the topic you want to learn more about. These are free course, DO NOT PAY for anything. Take a picture of the screen when you complete the course as your evidence. Insert the picture into the enrichment from https://alison.com/courses/health
FREE COURSE - Harvard University
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks
Discover how neurons work together to create complex networks inside the brain.
Applications for Duke University Summer Session 2020
Applications for Duke University Summer Session 2020 will be opening in less than a month, so we appreciate your help in getting students ready to apply!
Be ready to apply December 3! Click the link below for the program of interest to you:
Hightower Juniors Medical Academy Students Field Trip
HOSA 2020
HOSA 2020
HOSA 2020
Directions for submitting volunteer hours
Once you complete your volunteer hours, please fill out the Yes Service form on Schoology
2. Save form
3. Go to the Medical Science Academy online Google form to submit/upload your Yes Service form