Monday, November 14, 2011

Penn State Controversy

In the past week, there has been plenty of coverage of Penn State University and their football team about alleged abuse of young boys. The CNN Student News video below goes into detail who are the main people involved and what's going on. 




Week 11 Announcements

Upward Bound—Avila University
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 11
Week of November 14, 2011

Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events

Tutoring Reminders
  • There's no tutoring the week of 11/21-11/25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
  • If you would like to schedule additional tutoring at Avila, 24 hours notice is needed. With proper notice, we're able to secure tutors in a timely matter.

October Stipend
If you didn't attend receive your October stipend at November's Saturday Session, below are dates that you can pick them up. It is very important that you pick up your money as soon as possible. After two weeks, money will be returned to Avila's Business Office.
  • Grandview HS: November 15th tutoring
  • Ruskin HS: November 17th tutoring
  • Non-Target: Arrangements should be made with the Upward Bound office for pick up
Snacks
To help with raising funds for the Upward Bound program snacks will be sold at Saturday Session and weekly tutoring.

  • Cheez-It, Pop-Tart, fruit snack, doughnut (Saturday Session only): $1
  • Orange juice, Gatorade, water: $1
Recruiting
If you know any students that are interested in applying for the Upward Bound - Avila University program, they are welcome to apply. Applications can be found here and at the counselors office at Ruskin High School and Grandview High School.

Office Phone: 816.501.2438
Office Fax: 816.501.2437