FBISD Express Newsletter 📰: January 10, 2025

Fort Bend ISD releases statement regarding former superintendent's dismissal of claims against trustees

Former Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck dismissed her defamation claims against trustees this past Friday, conceding she cannot legally maintain her claims against them for statements made about her performance. Dr. Whitbeck continues to sue the district for alleged breach of her Voluntary Resignation Agreement.

News You Can Use

FBISD introduces newest members of district’s leadership development program for aspiring assistant principals

Fort Bend ISD introduced the newest members of its 2024-25 ASPIRE program, a leadership development initiative designed to empower district educators who hold administrator certifications and aspire to become campus assistant principals.

FBISD's annual STEM Fest & CTE Expo is January 11

Fort Bend ISD will hold its annual STEM Fest & CTE Expo on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at First Colony Middle School (3225 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479) from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program hosts vendor workshop January 16

The FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program will host an in-person workshop on January 16 for vendors and small businesses that are interested in doing business with the district.

Application to attend Reese CTE Center next year opens January 15; event to tour the center on January 28

Students who would like to attend the James Reese Career and Technical Center during the 2025-26 school year must complete an interest form, which will be open January 15 - February 10.

Fort Bend ISD students who are currently in ninth through eleventh grade are eligible to apply.

Fort Bend Education Foundation Announcements

Grant In Action Spotlight: Madden Elementary’s Little Science Engineers

To help students explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities and “do science” through scientific and engineering practices, teacher Barbara McClanahan used her $1,497 grant to purchase material for her “Little Science Engineers.”

She bought science kits, a cosmic space projector, a solar system view, STEM magnets, flex seating and lab coats. When wearing the lab coats, the students can see themselves as future science engineers and are more confident, engaged and motivated to participate in hands-on activities during science investigations.

Alings to host annual Give Back Day for FBEF

Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 23rd and join us for Alings Give Back Day!

When you dine in or order take-out meals at the Alings Sugar Land location (6542 Highway 90A), 50% of your meal price goes back to the Fort Bend Education Foundation!

Plan to enjoy a good meal while supporting the Education Foundation!

Sugar Land Rotary 5K to benefit the FBEF!

Register to participate in the Sugar Land Rotary’s 6th Annual Running with A Heart 5K and support the Fort Bend Education Foundation!

The race takes place Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. at the Sugar Land Town Square (15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479).

Net proceeds from the race will benefit the Fort Bend Education Foundation. So, round up your family and friends and register for the race at https://www.sugarlandrotary5k.com/.

FBEF Partner AP Tutors offers Exam Bootcamps and more!

A proud supporter of the Fort Bend Education Foundation, AP Tutors offers tutorials to help secondary students prepare for exams and academic course work.

Enroll now for upcoming test prep bootcamps or one-on-one tutorials in various subject areas. Learn more at www.myaptutors.com.

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