The 2019-20 school year has certainly been like no other, and one we will not soon forget. As a result of our schools and offices being closed for normal business due to the Coronavirus, we introduced online learning, held outdoor graduations and took part in hundreds of ZOOM meetings. In this year-end issue of FBISD Express, we highlight some of our most memorable moments and include current District news items and reminders. For more highlights and news from the 2019-20 school year, visit our FBISD website at www.fortbendisd.com.
YOU'RE INVITED: Checking in with Charles LIVE July 1
Fort Bend ISD knows there is a lot of uncertainty as we plan ahead toward the 2020-21 school year, and we remain committed to keeping our community informed about our efforts to support students and staff in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Fort Bend ISD will hold a special LIVE event with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre at 7 p.m. In this Checking in with Charles LIVE event, Dr. Dupre and Deputy Superintendent Diana Sayavedra will share a brief update on the planning underway, and will address common questions that have been asked about the upcoming year. LEARN MORE
DISTRICT NEWS AND REMINDERS
Fort Bend ISD Reimagined: 2020-21 Planning Update #3
As promised, I am writing to provide a timely update regarding planning for next school year. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) provided important guidance today about how they will fund online instruction – both synchronous and asynchronous. In short, they have committed to funding online learning when teachers engage students in real-time online and when students use technology resources to do work on their own time. This new information will enable us to continuing developing online plans for fall.Continue reading Dr. Dupre's update.
Upcoming meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will host its upcoming Regular Board Meeting on Mon., July 20, beginning at 6 p.m.
Application deadline for FBISD Leadership 101 Program is July 6
Incoming FBISD 11th grade students interested in leadership development during their junior and senior years of high school are invited to apply for the FBISD 2020-21 Leadership 101 program. LEARN MORE
Shaughn Thomas wins national teacher award
Shaughn Thomas, the District’s 2018 Secondary Teacher of the Year and a Master math teacher at Missouri City Middle School, has been named the Texas state winner for the 2020 Sanford Teacher Award, receiving a $10,000 cash prize. He, along with the other state and D.C. finalists, will now be considered for the $50,000 national grand prize. LEARN MORE
Sullivan Elementary named top FBISD fundraising school in Pennies for Patients Program
Congratulations to the students, staff and community of Sullivan Elementary for being recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as the Number 1 Fort Bend ISD school to take part in this year’s Pennies for Patients Program. The Sullivan Elementary community raised more than $5,617 to support blood cancer patients. LEARN MORE
Food distributions continue through summer
Fort Bend ISD’s free Grab & Go Meals continue being served throughout the District.
Also, the District's Collaborative Communities Department continues its partnership with the Houston Food Bank to provide food items and toiletries to families throughout the community.
Upcoming food distribution dates and locations include:
Thurs., July 2
Hightower High School
3333 Hurricane Lane
Missouri City, 77459
Thurs., July 16
Hightower High School
3333 Hurricane Lane
Missouri City, 77459
Thurs., July 23
Bush High School
6707 FM 1464
Richmond, 77407
Thurs., July 30
Progressive High School
1555 Independence Blvd.
Missouri City, 77489
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR
The following mentions are just a few of the many highlights from the 2019-20 school year. Visit the Fort Bend ISD website at www.fortbendisd.com to read more.
Fort Bend ISD's response to COVID-19
In March 2020, our District was faced with unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Life as we knew it was put on pause as we navigated a new way of teaching, learning and living during the global crisis. Read earlier communications and visit our COVID-19 UPDATE website for ongoing news.
FBISD Board of Trustees Actions
Our Board of Trustees operates with the best interest of students and staff at heart. Here are a few examples of their actions taken this school year.
Our graduating high school seniors took part in outdoor ceremonies due to COVID-19. View the commencement programs and YouTube videos of all 11 FBISD graduation ceremonies at fortbendisd.com/graduation.
Since its inception, the Fort Bend Education Foundation (FBEF) has awarded nearly $36 million in grants to FBISD teachers and schools. Thanks to the Foundation's remarkable fundraising efforts, FBISD schools will benefits from $601,510 in Foundation grants next school year.
