Friday, September 16, 2011

Prizes, Winners, Blogs, Prizes, Winners...

As we move forward into an era where paper is used less frequently, Upward Bound - Avila University would like to make an effort to communicate with students, parents, alumni, supporters and others through our blog.

Our blog has all of our announcements, videos, news and other information all in one spot. Centrally located, it makes finding information related to UB-AU simple and efficient.

To know who is reading our blog post, we're having a few contests.

- The first five people to comment on this post will receive a "fall goodie basket" to be given out at the October 8th Saturday Session.

- The first five people to comment on this post AND subcribe to the blog will receive the "fall goodie basket" and a $10 gift card to a place of the winner's choice.

May the best person win!

For any questions, please feel free to contact our offices at 816.501.2438 or email us at upward.bound@avila.edu.

September 11, 2011 - Ten Years Later

Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, CNN Student News remembers those lost by visiting commemorations in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Upward Bound - Avila University's "The Curious Indicent of the Dog in the Night-Time" Rap

During Summer Excellence Institute 2011, students were required to read a book and do a project on the book. The projects were what were inspired from the book. Senior Khaliah Muhammad read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time". The story is about autistic boy trying to solve a mystery of a dog found dead. Khaliah's project is her rapping the story.




Upward Bound - Avila University's "Transportation"

Sophomore Steffon Fassett and junior Justin Martin perform their cover of Kelly Rowland's "Motivation", "Transportation". Providing back up dancing is senior James P. Rand III. The song was written for the Upward Bound - Avila University Variety Show.




Monday, September 12, 2011

Week 2 Announcements

Avila University Upward Bound
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 2
 Week of September 12, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events    
Tutoring
Students who attend Grandview or Ruskin High School will be required to attend 6 hours of tutoring a month. Students on probation are required to attend 10 hours of tutoring a month. Student can choose tutoring sessions to attend and the amount of time spent at a tutoring session. Time will be recorded in 15 minute increments. Students will earn $10 of monthly stipend for attending the required number of tutoring hours per month.           
Comfit Online Tutoring Center
In an effort to improve math and language arts skills, students will be required to complete Comfit assignments each month.  Students can login in and complete assignments at http://www.comfit.com/.   First time users will need to register in our group (Avila University Upward Bound) and create a user name and password.  Our group number is 750847.
October through May, students at Grandview and Ruskin will be required to complete 2 mini lessons (6 total) with a score of 80% or better in each area (Math, Language Arts and Reading/Vocabulary) per month to receive $5 of monthly stipend.  Students at non-target schools will be required to complete 6 mini lessons in each area (18 total) per month to receive $15 of monthly stipend.       
Wednesday Study Sessions
If you cannot attend tutoring Tuesday or Thursday at either school and you want to get tutoring hours in, Wednesday Study Sessions can be an option. With at least 24 hours notice, we can get you a tutor with almost any subject. Wednesday Study Sessions are held at Avila University.
For additional information or to schedule extra tutoring, please contact the office at 816.501.2438.
Social Media
In an effort to reach students and parents, we’ve recently added different forms of media to gain more access. They’re updated regularly with information. Below are various ways to stay in contact with Upward Bound – Avila University: