American Royal Rodeo Activity
On Saturday, October 29th, students that are signed up for the American Royal Rodeo activity will need to meet at the Hodes Center at 1:00 PM. Students will return to campus between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Lunch and dinner will not be provided.
The American Royal, one of Kansas City’s premier fall events, annually hosts the World’s largest barbecue contest, one of the Midwest’s largest and oldest livestock exhibitions and professional rodeos, prestigious horse shows and is home of the National Championship Saddlebred horse competition. The American Royal Rodeo was voted one of the top five rodeos in the country in 2004 by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and was the National Championship horse show was voted best horse show in the country in 2002, by the UPHA (United Professional Horseman’s Association)
For more information about the history of the American Rodeo, check out the video below.
Video of the American Royal moving to Sprint Center
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Week 8 Announcements
Upward Bound—Avila University
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 8
Week of October 24, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events
American Royal Rodeo Activity
On Saturday, October 29th, students that are signed up for the American Royal Rodeo activity will need to meet at the Hodes Center at 1:00 PM. Students will return to campus between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Lunch and dinner will not be provided.
The American Royal, one of Kansas City’s premier fall events, annually hosts the World’s largest barbecue contest, one of the Midwest’s largest and oldest livestock exhibitions and professional rodeos, prestigious horse shows and is home of the National Championship Saddlebred horse competition. The American Royal Rodeo was voted one of the top five rodeos in the country in 2004 by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and was the National Championship horse show was voted best horse show in the country in 2002, by the UPHA (United Professional Horseman’s Association)
For more information about the history of the American Rodeo, check out the video below.
Activities
If you're not attending an activity, please make sure that you notify the Upward Bound office immediately. If you are unsure about what you or your child is signed up for, check this out.
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
Monday, October 17, 2011
MLK Memorial Dedication
This past summer, Upward Bound - Avila University had the opportunity to visit our nation's capital, Washington D.C. We were able see sights such as the Lincoln Memorial, The White House, Howard University and the National Holocaust Museum. Unfortunately, the Martin Luther King Memorial wasn't finished for us to visit.
Below is the dedication to the Martin Luther King Memorial.
Below is the dedication to the Martin Luther King Memorial.
Week 7 Announcements
Upward Bound—Avila University
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 7
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 7
Week of October 17, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events
American Rodeo Activity
On Saturday, October 29th, students that are signed up for the American Rodeo activity will need to meet at the Hodes Center at 1:00 PM. Students will return to campus between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Lunch and dinner will not be provided.
The American Royal, one of Kansas City’s premier fall events, annually hosts the World’s largest barbecue contest, one of the Midwest’s largest and oldest livestock exhibitions and professional rodeos, prestigious horse shows and is home of the National Championship Saddlebred horse competition. The American Royal Rodeo was voted one of the top five rodeos in the country in 2004 by the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) and was the National Championship horse show was voted best horse show in the country in 2002, by the UPHA (United Professional Horseman’s Association)
For more information about the history of the American Rodeo, check out the video below.
Activities
If you're not attending an activity, please make sure that you notify the Upward Bound office immediately. If you are unsure about what you or your child is signed up for, check this out.
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
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Week 6 Announcements
Upward Bound—Avila University
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 6
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 6
Week of October 10, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events
Extra Tutoring Opportunities
Upward Bound parents and students, with midterms coming up, we're providing an additional tutoring opportunity on Wednesday, October 12th at Avila University. Tutors in math, science and other areas will be made available for students with need. Time spent at Avila will go towards required tutoring hours for October.
Students that want to get additional tutoring will be picked up from their respective schools at dismissal (Ruskin 1:40, Grandview 11:35). Students can be picked up at any time but tutoring will end at 5:00.
To sign up or for questions, please contact the Upward Bound office 816.501.2438.
Shawnee Mission East High School College Clinic
On Wednesday, October 12th, we’ll be taking students to the Shawnee Mission East High School College Clinic. Students that are signed up should meet at Hodes Center at 6:00 PM. We should arrive back on campus between 9:15 PM—9:30 PM. If you are unsure if you’re signed up, call the Upward Bound office.
This college fair boasts more than 200 colleges and universities from across the country in attendance, with admission representatives available to speak with prospective students and their parents.
This college fair is the largest of its kind in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is an ideal time for high school students, specifically sophomores and juniors, to kick off their college search.
Homeless Awareness Walk
The Homeless Awareness Walk is Saturday, October 11th. Students should arrive at Hodes Center by 1:00 PM. We’ll arrive back on campus by 5:00 PM.
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
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Extra Tutoring Opportunity!
Upward Bound parents and students, with midterms coming up, we're providing an additional tutoring opportunity on Wednesday, October 12th at Avila University. Tutors in math, science and other areas will be made available for students with need. Time spent at Avila will go towards required tutoring hours for October.
Students that want to get additional tutoring will be picked up from their respective schools at dismissal (Ruskin 1:40, Grandview 11:35). Students can be picked up at any time but tutoring will end at 5:00.
To sign up or for questions, please contact the Upward Bound office 816.501.2438.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Week 5 Announcements
Avila University Upward Bound
Announcements for EVERYONE
Week 5
Week of September 26, 2011
Important Upcoming Upward Bound Information and Events
Saturday Session
Tutoring
Saturday Session
On Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 AM—12:00 PM, we’ll have our second Saturday Session of the academic year. We’ll have workshops for freshman—juniors and college planning for seniors. In addition to the workshops on Saturday, September stipends will be distributed. Saturday Sessions are required by every student. It is important that students are on time so they can find the right place to be on
Saturday.
Avila University Football Homecoming Game
For those who are signed up for the Avila University Football Homecoming Game, it will run from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. We'll have lunch immediately after Saturday Session. If you have your purple Upward bound shirt, wearing that to the game would be great to support the Eagles.
If you have any questions about the game or whether or not you're signed up, please call the Upward Bound office.
If you have any questions about the game or whether or not you're signed up, please call the Upward Bound office.
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:
YouTube: youtube.com/AvilaUpwardBound
Twitter: @UpwardBoundAU
Facebook: facebook.com/AvilaUpwardBound
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