March 10, 2016
Elkins High School is headed to state basketball playoffs
Knights basketball team to play in Final Four against Dunbar High School
 
Congratulations to the Elkins High School "Knights" Boys' Basketball Team on advancing to the State Basketball Playoffs - the Final Four. The Knights will face Fort Worth's Dunbar High School on Thursday, March 10, at 8:30 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio. A win at Thursday's game will advance the team to the final game on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
 
The Knights advanced to the playoffs after defeating Beaumont's Ozen, 67-65, at the UIL Class 5A state tournament in San Antonio. With a season record of 35-2, this is the team's first appearance at the state playoff games.
Fort Bend ISD closed for Spring Break, March 14-18
All Fort Bend ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18 for Spring Break. The District will resume regular business hours and students will return to class on Monday, March 21.
An update on EDGE and the 2016-17 Bell Schedule
A message to the community from Dr. Charles Dupre

At the District level, we have been busy this week, following Monday's Board action to authorize new positions and stipends for the implementation of the EDGE pilot at two elementary schools in 2016-17. We believe this comprehensive instructional model will positively impact the lives of students at Briargate Elementary and Ridgemont Elementary, while giving our teachers the support they need to grow professionally. To learn more about this innovative approach, please read this news release and visit the EDGE webpage at www.fortbendisd.com/EDGE.
 
New Start/Stop Times for the 2016-17 School Year
school house(1) In January 2016, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2016-17 District calendar that included 176 days of instruction and an additional 20 minutes of daily instruction at all levels. This calendar was developed with consideration of rules written by the Texas Education Agency to support implementation of House Bill 2610, which defines the minimal amount of student instruction by minutes, rather than days.
Parents, we want to hear from you!
Parent Campus Climate Survey is open through March 31
 
Preparing students to become successful 21st Century learners is a shared responsibility. And your involvement plays a key role in helping us determine if our campus-level education programs and services are meeting the needs of your child and your family.
 
The District is asking all FBISD parents to take a brief Campus Climate Survey that will be open through March 31. The survey explores important issues such as academic preparation, student support and parent engagement, among others.
If we have your email address in Skyward, you will receive an email invitation to participate.
Upcoming Board of Trustees Meetings
Upcoming 2016 FBISD Board of Trustees meetings will be held on the following dates:
  • March 28 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
  • April 11 - Called Meeting and Agenda Review Workshop, 6:00 p.m.
  • April 18 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Additional information, including meeting agendas and agenda packets, can be viewed on the Board of Trustees webpage.

Stay informed of the latest updates to the 2014 Bond Program

To learn about the latest updates to the 2014 Bond Program, Fort Bend ISD invites you to read the 2014 Bond Program Update newsletter.
 
Click here to view the Winter 2015 issue, and here to view the Fall 2015 issue. To subscribe to the quarterly newsletter, click here.
 
You can also visit the 2014 Bond Program webpage for information and monthly reports broken down by campus. Click here for the January updates.
Principal Jerrie Kammerman receives Patriot Award
Jerrie Kammerman, principal at Missouri City Middle School, is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense Patriot Employer Award, presented by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
Head Football Coaches named at two FBISD high schools
Two Fort Bend ISD high schools - Clements and Dulles - have named a new Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator to lead their varsity football teams. Bobby Darnell leads the Clements High School Rangers and J. L. Geist leads the Dulles High School Vikings.
March is National Social Work Month
Fort Bend ISD is honored to join the country in celebrating National Social Work Month in March. Created by the National Association of Social Workers, the observation is held to educate the community on the often unnoticed ways that social workers contribute to the good of society.
Fort Bend ISD students take part in Read Across America
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Can you recall your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Fort Bend ISD elementary students certainly can and recently had the opportunity to recite lines from their most coveted Dr. Seuss books as they welcomed guest readers to their classrooms during Read Across America on Wednesday, March 2.
Fort Bend ISD celebrates Fine Arts throughout March
Fort Bend ISD joins the nation in celebrating Youth Art Month and Music in Our Schools Month throughout March.
Fort Bend ISD to host Drug Take-Back Event, April 30
To assist community members in the safe disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs or other medication they may have in their homes, Fort Bend ISD will host a Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, April 30.
Bush High School's NJROTC is "Texas State Champion"
Bush High School's Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Unit competed in the 23rd annual Navy JROTC Area-10 Field Meet and earned the title of "Texas State Champions" after demonstrating superb performances in various team and individual competitions.
Physics students receive lesson from TI engineers
Kempner High School physics students received a hands-on electronics lesson thanks to an educational partnership between Texas Instruments and the Engineers Demonstrating Science: an Engineer Teacher Connection Program.
Austin High School seniors raise money for ProGrad
Austin High School seniors are hosting a spring plant sale to benefit ProGrad 2016. Orders may be placed in the Austin High School Commons (3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land 77498) on March 9, 10 and 11 during all lunch times.
Lantern Lane Elementary School honors historic figures
In observance of Black History Month, the students and staff at Lantern Lane Elementary School hosted their Recognizing Champions of Today & Tomorrow program to celebrate and recognize the many contributions African Americans have made to our country.
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