Upward Bound—Avila University
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 17
Week of January 9, 2012
Week of January 9, 2012
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events
Tutoring Reminders
- The first day of tutoring for the second semester is January 10, 2012
- 6 hours of tutoring is required for students NOT on probation
- 10 of hours of tutoring is required for students on probation
- A total of 12 hours of tutoring are available at both Grandview HS and Ruskin HS
- Additional individual tutoring held at Avila can be scheduled with the Upward Bound office with 24 hrs notice.
Saturday Session
The first Saturday Session for 2012 is Saturday, January 14 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Students that arrive early will have priority to select February activities.
New for Saturday Session: Students should arrive at Whitfield Center, not Hodes Center. It is important that students arrive early to get to their workshops.
Roads to Memphis Activity
Wednesday, January 11th is the Roads To Memphis activity at Avila University. Students who are signed up will meet at Hodes Center at 3:00 PM. Rides should be ready by 5:00 PM. Below is a description of the movie.
Intertwining the stories of two very different men and the events leading to the tragic intersection of their lives, this unique documentary chronicles the paths of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the man who assassinated him, James Earl Ray. Filmmaker Stephen Ives explores the tumultuous sociopolitical climate that created a rift in American society, culminating in King's shocking murder on April 4, 1968.
Community Service
Saturday, January 14th is the community service with kids at Gillis. For those signed up, lunch will be provided after Saturday Session. Rides should be ready at 4:00.
The Takeover II Step Show
Saturday, January is The Takeover II Step Show hosted by Free (formerly of BET’s 106th & Park) and music by DJ Lights Out at University of Missouri—Kansas City. Students signed up for this activity need to arrive at Hodes Center by 5:30 PM. Rides should be at Avila by 10:00 PM.
Wristbands Are In!
Start off 2012 in style with the official Upward Bound - Avila University wristband. For $2, you can help support the Upward Bound - Avila University scholarship fund by sporting a flashy black and purple wristband. Friends, family, alumni, and current participants are all related to Upward Bound and wearing the wristband is a good way to tell others about Upward Bound!
New for Saturday Session: Students should arrive at Whitfield Center, not Hodes Center. It is important that students arrive early to get to their workshops.
Roads to Memphis Activity
Wednesday, January 11th is the Roads To Memphis activity at Avila University. Students who are signed up will meet at Hodes Center at 3:00 PM. Rides should be ready by 5:00 PM. Below is a description of the movie.
Intertwining the stories of two very different men and the events leading to the tragic intersection of their lives, this unique documentary chronicles the paths of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the man who assassinated him, James Earl Ray. Filmmaker Stephen Ives explores the tumultuous sociopolitical climate that created a rift in American society, culminating in King's shocking murder on April 4, 1968.
Community Service
Saturday, January 14th is the community service with kids at Gillis. For those signed up, lunch will be provided after Saturday Session. Rides should be ready at 4:00.
The Takeover II Step Show
Saturday, January is The Takeover II Step Show hosted by Free (formerly of BET’s 106th & Park) and music by DJ Lights Out at University of Missouri—Kansas City. Students signed up for this activity need to arrive at Hodes Center by 5:30 PM. Rides should be at Avila by 10:00 PM.
Wristbands Are In!
Start off 2012 in style with the official Upward Bound - Avila University wristband. For $2, you can help support the Upward Bound - Avila University scholarship fund by sporting a flashy black and purple wristband. Friends, family, alumni, and current participants are all related to Upward Bound and wearing the wristband is a good way to tell others about Upward Bound!
Stipend
Students who do not pick up their monthly stipends at Saturday Session can pick up their stipends at tutoring the following week. Grandview students can pick their stipends up on the Tuesday after Saturday Session and Ruskin students can pick their stipends up on the Thursday after Saturday Session. After those dates, stipend will be returned the business office at Avila.
Snacks
To help with raising funds for the Upward Bound program snacks will be sold at Saturday Sessions 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
Email: Upward.Bound@Avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com
To help with raising funds for the Upward Bound program snacks will be sold at Saturday Sessions 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
Email: Upward.Bound@Avila.edu
Website: www.avila.edu/ub
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: Facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Blog: avilaupwardbound.blogspot.com
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