FBISD Magazine | August 2022

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AUGUST • 2022

Contents 1 Message from the Superintendent

2 B ond Funds Safety and Security Projects

3 Board Approves Budget 3 New Members Join FBISD Board 4 Homegrown Athletics Department

5 Namesake of Newest Elementary School

6 Back to School 8 Gifted and Talented Academy Teacher Builds Science Fair Success Pipeline

A team of entrepreneurship students who attended the District’s International Business and Marketing Academy advanced to the 2022 INCubatoredu® National Pitch Quarter Finals this summer for the development and sales pitch of their service, EasiApply, an online mentorship service that connects high school students with college students who help them navigate the college application process. (L-R) Team members included Atif Momin, Paris Williams, Kais Ali and Kelly Chang. Also pictured (center) is the team’s volunteer mentor Dr. Jerry Daniels.

9 Travis High School Senior Attends Elite U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy

10 Teachers of the Year 11 Principals of the Year 12 Elementary Art Project Inspires Joy

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Something — FBISD’s Anonymous Reporting App

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Message from the Superintendent

Dr. Christie Whitbeck

Here We The 2022-23 school year is upon us.

As many of you may know, I returned to the District last October after previously serving as Fort Bend ISD’s Deputy Superintendent, so starting the fall semester as the leader of our great District is another exciting milestone for me.

I’m looking forward to a great year that moves us farther down the path of a more successful, normal post-pandemic existence.

I want our teachers to remember that they have the unique opportunity of impacting our students’ lives on a daily basis. It may take years before they find out – or in some cases they may never know – how their kindness, caring, time and effort profoundly turned a young life around, setting a child on an astounding upward trajectory! What a gift! And it happens all the time.

To our entire staff, parents, community members and leaders, please partner with us to mold and emphasize a collective culture of kindness while building a true foundation for a safe and positive learning experience for all our students.

In 2022-23, we will continue to address learning loss that occurred during the pandemic, and we will carry on with supports and systems that address the behavioral, social and emotional challenges some of our students are facing.

We have measures in place and a dedicated police department to support our top priority of keeping our students and staff as safe as possible in our schools, facilities and buildings.

We will sustain our commitment to improve working conditions for our teachers as we move forward with our listening campaign that has provided valuable feedback from our educators on how to increase morale. We have already taken several steps based on comments submitted over the past several months through our ThoughtExchange.

Additionally, we will continue to look at ways to increase compensation this year.

After giving our teachers average raises of 6% and our non-teaching staff raises of 4% last year, we gave 2–3% increases this year, which amounts to cumulative raises of about 8%. Our increases over the past two years have positively impacted retirement account contributions, and the District did not raise insurance premiums this year.

Later this fall, we will likely have a 2022 bond election, something we planned to do in 2021 but the pandemic interfered. We have some areas where population growth necessitates the building of new schools and other areas where existing schools require rebuilding or renovations.

We also have infrastructure and IT systems that need to be replaced as they are past the point of repair. We will share lots more information in the months ahead. And as always, we ask everyone to please vote.

Again, I am extremely excited about the new school year ahead and all the promise and possibilities it holds.

I will continue to be out and about on campuses all across the District and I look forward to seeing you. Until then…I remain your Proud Supt!

Dr. Christie Whitbeck Fort Bend ISD Superintendent

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Update Bond Funds Safety and Security Projects In November 2018, voters approved $14.9 million in safety and security upgrades and investments during the bond election.

All projects are complete. Major projects included the installation of special education security cameras, enhanced classroom door locks, impact-resistant window film and fencing, and the purchase of police vehicles.

• Fort Bend ISD installed 364 security cameras in special education classrooms throughout the District.

• The District installed more than 7,300 floor-mounted door locks in all classrooms that contain students throughout FBISD, including portable buildings. The door barricade locks provide an added layer of security by keeping those inside the classroom safe from any threat outside of the class. FBISD’s Board adopted the locks as part of the District’s educational specifications. Moving forward, all new schools and classroom doors will have these locks installed.

• The need for additional impact-resistant window film at every campus was evaluated and installed where needed. This film provides an extra layer of security for students and staff against vandalism, intruders or flying debris during a severe storm.

• Forty-eight new vehicles were purchased to replace outdated and non-functioning police vehicles and alarm technician vehicles.

• Fencing was installed to surround all portable classrooms at elementary school campuses to keep students and staff safe from stray animals or persons walking near portable buildings during school hours.

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Renovated police facility In addition, the 2018 Bond package earmarked $403.4 million for new construction, rebuilds and additions, which included the renovation of a 28,000 squarefoot facility to house the District’s police department. Designed to provide officers with the tools, equipment and resources they need to ensure the safety and well-being of the FBISD community, the facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art dispatch room and an intelligence operations center that houses the District’s crime analysis staff.

An emergency operations center serves as a response hub that allows the department to coordinate and disseminate key information to stakeholders during a crisis or natural disaster event.

2014 Bond safety and security improvements In November 2014, voters approved a bond package that included $26.9 million dollars for safety and security projects which included security cameras, security vestibules with access control and video intercoms, and emergency generators.

Additional information can be found at fortbendisd.com/bond.

Board Approves Budget

New Members Join FBISD Board New Leadership Sets Vision For Future

For 2022-23 School Year

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees approved a general operating budget of $767,993,522 for the 2022-23 school year at its June meeting. The budget is based on a projected enrollment of 78,617 students, provided by the District’s demographic consultant firm Population and Survey Analysts, for a rate of $9,769 per student.

The District is currently operating with a budget deficit due in part to: New programs added over the last five years, including the Early Literacy Centers, Early College High Schools, P-Tech and additional teacher planning time; widespread inflation; lower than projected enrollment; increases in employee compensation; and higher substitute teacher costs.

To mitigate this deficit, the administration is using $27 million of ESSER III funds and has made more than $15 million in cost savings and reductions. No layoffs are taking place. The District has been able to save money on salaries by not filling certain positions that become vacant due to things like voluntary resignations and retirements.

The budget meets the Board mandated 90-day operating reserve funds requirement and includes compensation adjustments for all staff. The starting rate for teachers is $59,500, with a raise of $1,500 for all employees on the teacher pay scale. Non-teaching staff received a 2% increase to the midpoint, with auxiliary staff receiving a 3% increase.

The budget for the 2022-23 school year is appropriated as follows: • 80.2% for instruction, salaries and support, including classroom instruction, resources and media; health services; social work services; and co- and extracurricular activities • 17.2% for operations, including utilities, police, building maintenance, information technology and transportation • 2.6% for central administration expenditures, including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, human resources, legal, risk management and purchasing The tax rate will be adopted at the Board’s August meeting.

2.6% 17.2%

80.2%

The Board is charged with approving Fort Bend ISD’s budget and financial transactions, considering bond proposals and associated construction projects and adopting guiding documents that move the District forward.

Visit fortbendisd.com/ board to find the member who represents your community and see when the next Board meeting takes place.

The Board is currently led by President Kristen Davison Malone (Position 6), Vice President Judy Dae (Position 2) and Secretary Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam (Position 4). The Board welcomes new members Rick Garcia (Position 3) and David Hamilton (Position 7), who were elected in May. Other members are Angie Hanan (Position 1) and Denetta Williams (Position 5). Members are pictured in order from top to bottom.

“It has been said, ‘Vision with action can change the world.’

While our decisions are not worldwide, the FBISD Board is focused on positively impacting our world through action, right here in Fort Bend ISD. I am optimistic that the 2022-23 school year will be filled with promise of increase, an increase in learning, respect for others, and kindness.

Together, we will SUCCEED as ONE FBISD. “ Kristen Davison Malone FBISD Board President FBISD MAGAZINE

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ATHLETICS

DEPARTMENT

Staff Train Next Generation of Leaders On and Off the Field

Fort Bend ISD has a widely-recognized athletics department, with programs that boast countless records. Many of the staff who coach, train and administer these programs are FBISD graduates who were also athletes during their time as students. They work now to inspire the next generation of student athletes, preparing them for bright futures. Here are but a few of the Athletics Department Homegrowns!

DULLES HIGH SCHOOL

Dena Scott

Shannon Rideout

Allen Aldridge

Director of Athletics

Assistant Director of Athletics

Head Football Coach at Bush High School

Dulles High School, Class of 1993 Also attended Dulles Elementary and Dulles Middle School

Willowridge High School, Class of 1992 Also attended Briargate Elementary and McAuliffe Middle School

Willowridge High School, Class of 1990 Also attended E. A. Jones Elementary and Missouri City Middle School

Graduated from Sam Houston State University

Graduated from the University of Houston

Graduated from Texas A&M University

Nicole Kitagawa

PE/Health Teacher and Tennis Coach at Clements High School Clements High School, Class of 1995 Graduated from Texas Christian University

Katie Anselmo

Manager of the Natatorium Clements High School, Class of 1996 Also attended Colony Bend Elementary and First Colony Middle School Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University

Jasmine Brewer

Head Girls Basketball Coach and PE Teacher at Hightower High School Hightower High School, Class of 2010 Also attended Burton Elementary and Lake Olympia Middle School Graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans

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Namesake of Newest Elementary School Bobby Darnell

Head Football Coach at Clements High School Clements High School, Class of 1997 Also attended Settlers Way, Austin Parkway Elementary and First Colony Middle School Graduated from Baylor University

Michelle Hiett

Athletics Trainer at Austin High School Kempner High School, Class of 2004 Also attended Barrington Place Elementary and Sugar Land Middle School

Leaves Legacy as Compassionate Citizen and Servant Leader The District’s newest elementary school is named after Alyssa Ferguson, a Ridge Point High School student who continued to put others’ needs first despite battling a terminal illness.

Ferguson lived in the Sienna community and attended Baines Middle School when she began experiencing headaches. When she was 12 years old, she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that predisposes those who have it to an increased risk of developing cancer.

Ferguson passed away in January 2017 while a freshman at Ridge Point High School. The Alyssa Ferguson World Changers Fund was established so that her legacy continues through the funding of new water wells and the repair or replacement of existing wells. Eight wells have now been dug because of the mission she started.

Even in the midst of her own battle with cancer, Ferguson acted with amazing generosity and a spirit of giving. She used her wish from the Make-a-Wish Foundation to dig a well in a village in Zimbabwe that did not have access to clean water.

Alyssa Ferguson Elementary is located at 1300 Heritage Park Dr., Missouri City, 77459 and is scheduled to open fall 2023.

Graduated from Texas State University

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Lelah Ramos Willowridge

Cassidy Perez

Haorui (Harry) Li

Travis Dancer

Clements

Grayson Dennis Bush

Cadet Sharon Samuel Elkins

Emma Slauson Ridge Point

The start of the new school year is rapidly approaching, and below are some helpful reminders to consider as you prepare for the first day.

• New and returning student information must be verified each school year through Skyward Family Access. Parents can view and make their choices on their student’s photo release and directory options, food allergies, and the parent’s military affiliation.

Be sure to complete the verification process for each student in your household.

• Student meals will be available this year at cost, and families are encouraged to complete the Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application. Benefits not only include free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch meals, but also reduced fees for Extended Learning 6

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programs, Career and Technical Education courses and material, and Advanced Placement (AP) and college entrance exams.

The application is found on SchoolCafe, where money can also be added to your student’s account.

• Before the first day arrives, find your student’s bus stop and route on the District’s InfoFinder. With your address, you can see their stop, the bus assigned to the route and the scheduled time of the bus’s arrival.

• Blackboard is the District’s mass notification system and is used by schools and

departments to directly communicate with parents. You can add or revise your contacts through Blackboard to make sure you are receiving the latest FBISD news and information. Find a help guide online at fortbendisd.com/blackboard.

• Ensure your student is cared for in before and after-school programs through FBISD’s Extended Learning opportunities.

Registration is open to students in prekindergarten through 8th grade. And, looking for a way to find a new hobby or rediscover a passion? Sign up for a Community Education class. Extended Learning programs fill up fast, so register your student or yourself soon.

Kaleb Thomas Austin

Morgan Williams Hightower

Darren White Dulles

Cadet Abigail Williams Dulles

Aurielle Scott Kempner

Aija McGuire Marshall

• The success of our students is due in part to the District’s Collaborative Communities department which provides a wide variety of supports built around the success of children, schools and families. Support your local school by serving on the PTA/ PTO or in a booster club group, by serving as a mentor or by supporting Shared Dreams. There are several ways to enhance student achievement. You can find more information online on the Collaborative Communities page.

• Last tip, get ready for an amazing year!

Whether your student is preparing for their first day of school or the start of their senior year, we are excited about the 2022-23 school year!

For more information, visit fortbendisd.com/ backtoschool

Last school year, the Fort Bend Education Foundation awarded $720,179 to Fort Bend ISD for the Grants for Teachers and Schools program, bringing its total award amount to nearly $36 million since its inception. The Foundation continues to touch every school through its fundraising events, in-kind donations, burgeoning alumni program and contributions.

Visit fortbendisd.com/foundation to find out how you can support the Education Foundation and consider donating today!

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Gifted and Talented Academy Teacher Builds

Science Fair Success Pipeline Soon after Jeanette Morales graduated from Elkins High School, she decided to return to the District as an educator to influence future students.

She recently marked her 16th year as a science teacher in Fort Bend ISD and her 10th year in the Gifted and Talented Academy. She has built a legacy of strong performance in science particularly among the young women she educates. Though not shown, here are a few of Morales’ students at the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

“Young ladies are in a unique position where they are perhaps outnumbered in certain STEM professions or even courses at the university level,” Morales said. “If I can reach one student, let them be that model for other young women, then maybe it’s not so scary for them to dream of a career that is predominantly male.”

Since 2013, Morales’ students have routinely placed at the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston and at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair, earning special recognitions and awards with several students moving on to the higher levels of the competitions.

In the 2021-22 school year alone, three of her former students, Anushka Aggarwal, Madison Burke and Sanskriti Manoharan, and one of her current students, Tavishi Sinha, presented their science projects at prestigious science fairs - the International Science and Engineering Fair and the Broadcom Masters competition, respectively.

Part of Morales’ success is due to the Gifted and Talented (GT) Academy alumni who return as mentors to help guide current students through the competition process as part of the campus Science Fair Club. The pandemic presented a unique opportunity for Morales, along with students Aggarwal and Burke, to set up a hybrid version that allowed mentors and mentees to continue working together.

“We have created a community of support and share all areas of growth for each year to help make the process easier for the next group of students trying something new for the first time,” she said. “Our mentors move on to high school and continue to achieve, advance and model for our incoming students.”

In addition to the success at science fairs, Morales led an all-girls team, one of 28 chosen from around the world, as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program with SpaceX. This unique opportunity also helped to foster a greater love of science in the female students who have passed through Morales’ classroom.

“If we are growing as students and as a community, we are learning as a community of students,” she said. “I cannot think of a better model for young ladies in STEM. We were willing to try and in that, we grew a legacy of models for future young women and mentors in STEM instruction, education and we created life-long learners.”

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Travis High School Senior Attends Elite U.S.

Summer Flight Academy The new commanding officer of Travis High School’s JROTC this year is senior Rishita Bagga who spent part of the summer at the U.S. Navy’s elite Flight Academy in Dover, Delaware. Only 20 students from across the nation were selected to attend.

“I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity,” Bagga said. The 17-year-old spent an intense eight weeks learning to fly during 12-to-14-hour days to earn her FAA Private Pilot’s License. Her dream is to become a fighter pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps.

When she arrived at the academy she was “overwhelmed but excited.” Bagga said, “It is phenomenal to me that I flew on day one with an instructor, and even crazier that I did my first solo flight the next week.”

Bagga moved to the U.S. from India with her family when she was 10. She recalls having a pronounced accent, crooked teeth and being bullied. But she said it did not get to her much because she has always been independent and a scholar.

In high school, she was a natural fit in the JROTC program at Travis, led by Senior Marine Instructor Major Frederick Hunt. “He was my first role model,” Bagga said. “Being an officer, being an aviator is about how you follow and how you lead. I’ve always learned from Major that to be a good leader you have to be a good follower.”

Hunt said the way Bagga “carries herself, her mental capacity, the things she does and achieves, have all prepared her to reach her goals.”

“ I couldn’t be more thankful for this opportunity.”

Bagga said she would like to have a long military career and is well-aware there are not many Indian female fighter pilots. “But the military is being more inclusive,” she said.

“The summer flight academy is an example of how they are promoting more women and people of color becoming pilots.”

Once she earns her aviator wings and is behind the controls of the nation’s most sophisticated aircraft, Bagga said, “I hope I can be a role model for someone.”

“While other kids were outside playing, I was inside studying,” she said, while also taking martial arts in her school’s Kickstart Kids program.

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TEACHERS OF THE

as writers. She provides her students with a safe learning environment where they can make mistakes and learn from them.

She incorporates a method that challenges students to use higher order thinking skills to develop their full potential.

“My number one goal as a teacher is centering my instruction on meeting the individual needs of my students and helping each one grow beyond what they can imagine,” Cox said.

Teachers make all other professions possible.

They teach to prepare students for futures beyond what they can imagine. Fort Bend ISD understands the importance of great teachers and the impact they make.

Each year, two teachers are selected to represent the District as an elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year. The winning educators exemplify the District’s mission and vision, and ensure all students have a strong academic foundation.

We are excited to introduce to you Robin Cox, the 2022 District Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Zayda Rodriguez, the 2022 District Secondary Teacher of the Year.

As an educator, she embraces the challenge of opening her students' minds while teaching the writing process. She helps them develop the skills to become effective communicators and lifelong learners.

Meet Robin Cox

Fifth grade English Language Arts teacher at Commonwealth Elementary After working in real estate for more than a decade, Cox’s passion for education was reignited when her daughter started school.

Despite hardships and sacrifices, she returned to school to become a teacher, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Houston in 2015.

“I worked day and night selling houses and every free moment I volunteered at Colony Bend Elementary where my daughters attended school,” she said. “I loved working with the students and staff. I was so inspired by their dedication.

In 2012, my husband asked what it was I wanted to do, and I said teach!”

Cox knows the importance of helping students build confidence in their ability

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“I struggled with reading as a student growing up, and I hated going to school because I felt insignificant and stupid,” she said. “Ms. Ericson was my third grade teacher at Colony Bend who changed my life. She worked with me on my level, constantly praising my growth. She helped me develop a love of books, and more importantly, a love of school. Because of her, I never felt stupid again.”

In January of 2009 Cox faced a terrible loss her father passed away. On his death bed, she made a promise to her dad that she would find her purpose, her “why.”

“I found my ‘why,’” Cox said. “I am not going to lie, it has been far from easy, however, it has been worth every second. I am living my ultimate dream every day by being able to enrich the lives of my students.”

Meet Zayda Rodriguez Eighth grade Spanish teacher at McAuliffe Middle School

Rodriguez was raised by her grandmother who was forced to give away her property and signed the documents by marking an X. She made Rodriguez promise to become a person who reads and does not take advantage of the ignorance of others.

“I grew up in a time of war, pain and suffering in El Salvador,” Rodriguez said. “Education was not a priority, survival was. Since I did not

have a formal education in El Salvador, when I came to the United States, I struggled all the way up to high school.”

Rodriguez believes every child must feel safe. Some of her students face hardships, and teaching gives her the opportunity to connect with those with whom she shares a similar background. She is a servant-leader who guides her students with compassion and pledges to never give up on them.

“It is a blessing that I can connect with them in more ways than language,” she said. “I have struggled with family issues, poverty, immigration, stereotypes and discrimination.

I share my story openly so they know their pain was also mine, and it can be conquered with commitment and perseverance.”

a step closer to making my grandmother proud of her nieta, her granddaughter.”

She reflects on the little girl from El Salvador who now has students call her Señora Rodriguez and has been named a 2022 Teacher of the Year.

“I started this profession only five years ago, but it has been my dream since I was a child selling goods in the marketplace,” she said. “I honor my grandmother every day by doing what she asked me to do - educate others and serve with a higher purpose.”

Rodriguez strives to build trust and relationships with her students. She had only one teacher, Mrs. Witherow, who encouraged her to continue with her education when she shared her dream of being a teacher.

“She was the first person I called when I received the job offer from McAuliffe Middle School to be a Spanish teacher,” Rodriguez said. “We cried and laughed, and I felt I was

Principals of the Year Lavanta Williams of Hunters Glen Elementary and Keith Fickel of Sugar Land Middle School are Fort Bend ISD’s 2022 Principals of the Year. They were selected by their peers for their outstanding leadership, service and dedication to their students, staff and communities.

Lavanta Williams is no stranger to this honor. He was the District’s Elementary Principal of the Year in 2015. He has 25 years of experience in education and has more than 10 years of experience as an administrator, leading Hunters Glen, Heritage Rose and Ridgegate elementary schools, and Blue Ridge and Lantern Lane elementary schools simultaneously. Prior to that, he served as an assistant principal, and a classroom teacher and science specialist.

Williams considers himself to be a true advocate for students and learning.

“I challenge myself daily to continue to find innovative strategies and implement

best practices to ensure that each student and staff member reaches his or her full potential,” Williams said.

His goal is to provide educational experiences that are transformational and pertinent to students’ educational careers and futures.

“I am grateful to have been chosen and entrusted to oversee the educational path of our most prized possession - our children.”

Keith Fickel has a total of 31 years in education, 26 of those in FBISD. During his tenure as an administrator, he has served at Willowridge High School and Baines and

Sugar Land middle schools. He was also a teacher at Baines, Lake Olympia and Quail Valley middle schools. His focus is on building school pride and individual growth for all students and staff.

“As a campus, we strive to maintain an inclusive and engaged community of learners which is focused on bringing out the best in everyone - academically, emotionally and socially,” Fickel said.

He will move on to lead one of FBISD’s newlyconstructed campuses, Almeta Crawford High School, scheduled to open in fall 2023.

“Sugar Land Middle School has been a great place to learn and work for the last six years,” Fickel said. “It is a tremendous honor to be named as the first principal for Crawford High School, and I look forward to collaborating with the community to develop a shared vision that ensures the campus serves its stakeholders in a world-class way.”

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joy Elementary Art Project Inspires

Students at Heritage Rose Elementary found themselves immersed in an underwater adventure when they returned to school last year. For some, this was their first time back in a classroom since the beginning of the pandemic.

Art Teacher Rachel Wingard launched a year-long project that touched every student on her campus and many of the staff. She believes art can be healing.

“As a student who often struggled with academics, art was my lifeline and my safe place. It taught me skills to face the world with courage and joy,” Wingard said. “I think it’s safe to say the past two school years were difficult on students and teachers. This project was my solution to the tough times our students faced during COVID.” The 100-foot, “Nemo-inspired” mural expands two hallways and contains more than 1,000 fish and sea creatures.

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Wingard’s vision for the project was to incorporate both collaboration and individual contributions for her students. At the beginning of the project, students worked together to construct seaweed, rocks, starfish, seashells and thousands of bubbles that were hung to create a background. Completion of these smaller projects gave students the confidence and other tools to be successful on their individual and small group projects.

Students in prekindergarten through third grade each created their own fish to contribute to the mural using ageappropriate skills and materials. Prekindergarteners and kindergarteners explored shape and collage concepts, while first graders used crayons and watercolors.

Second and third grade students created fish using oil pastels and fourth graders made three-dimensional jellyfish with pipe cleaners. Fifth grade students were responsible for the creation of all the other sea life featured in the mural including dolphins, sea turtles, seals and many more.

Once students finished their projects, Wingard asked them to hang it on the mural to create a sense of ownership.

“I wanted them to look at what they created and be able to point proudly and say, ‘That one is mine’,” she said.

Wingard did not originally plan to become a teacher.

“I see myself as an artist first,” she said. “I wanted to make my mark on the world with art.”

The idea to become a teacher came a few years later while giving private art lessons.

She discovered how much joy it brings her to teach art to children.

Wingard is a product of FBISD. She attended Colony Bend Elementary, First Colony Middle School and graduated from Clements High School in 2010. After graduation, she attended Minneapolis College of Art and Design and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts.

She began her teaching career during 2020 amidst the pandemic. The 2021-22 school year was her first time as a teacher with her own classroom.

See Something, Share Something FBISD’s Anonymous Reporting App

Reporting information is a critical component to school safety. To better serve the Fort Bend ISD community, the District launched the See Something, Share Something mobile app in 2020 to provide students, staff and the community with a tool to submit crime tips and suspicious activity anonymously.

It takes the full support of the entire FBISD community to keep our schools and district facilities safe. To assist in this ongoing process, the District encourages students,

staff and families to report any information they consider threatening or unsafe quickly so the police department can act swiftly to prevent and deter criminal acts and potentially harmful incidents from occurring.

Tips that are submitted are received directly by the FBISD Police Department which monitors activity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Once a tip is received, the Police Department starts an immediate investigation and begins gathering additional information. This information is analyzed and shared accordingly with other necessary law enforcement officials.

When submitting a tip through the See Something, Share Something app, the details and information you share are important and will inevitably assist the Police Department’s investigation. Tipsters should include any of the following information: names of any known individuals; pictures; dates of incidents; screenshots and/or video. The app has empty fields with dropdowns that guide the tipster through this process.

Let’s Talk! Bullying Let’s Talk! Bullying is another resource the District has in place to protect the safety and well-being of its students. Students, parents and staff are encouraged to report any type of bullying using the online tool, which can be submitted anonymously. Each campus has an account that is actively monitored by their campus behavior coordinator and can be accessed from any page on the main District website and campus websites.

The safety of our Fort Bend ISD community is our top priority. As we begin the 2022-23 school year, we ask for your partnership and encourage you to be an active participant by submitting information through these tools.

The See Something Share Something app is available in the Apple Store, Google Play Store or via desktop at fortbend.com/ seeshare.

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Programs of Choice • FBISD Academies • Career and Technical Education • Early College High School • Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) • Award-winning Fine Arts • Outstanding Athletics

FBISD also offers extensive student support services to ensure all students reach their full potential.

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