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Upcoming EventsThe next Saturday Academy will be on May 7, 2005. Remember that Saturday Academies begin at 8:30 am. POLICY REMINDERS/ UPDATES*Absences: Parents need to report all student absences to the Upward Bound office prior to the start time of an event for the absence to be excused. This may be done in written form or by phone. *Reminder: Send copies of your report cards, or you will not be able to receive your stipend on time. You can fax them in at 894-2594, Attn: Margaret. *Announcements? Please call the UB office to let Margaret know so that it can be posted in the newsletter.
BIRTHDAYSCelebrating their birthday for the month of April is: Kayla Jacquez (Brownfield) April 28 We hope you have a very happy birthday!!!!! |
WELCOME NEW PARTICIPANTSWe would like to congratulate Daniel Rice as a new participant. Daniel attends Levelland High School where he is a sophomore. Congratulations, and welcome to Upward Bound!
STUDENT REMINDERS • Coordinators will not be at the schools the week of April 18 – 22 due to TAKS testing. If you have something to turn in, mail it to the UB office. • Students who attend Saturday academies unprepared may be marked tardy or absent for that day which affects your stipends. Make sure you always bring your planners, pens, pencils, and homework. • Drop-off and pick-up location for Saturday Academies is in front of the Technology Center . Pick up binders and schedules before 8:25 a.m. to arrive at your first class on time at 8:30 a.m.
APRIL ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS• Seniors and juniors improved their interview skills and signed up for summer internships. • Seniors, juniors and sophomores “sharpened their saws” with 7 Habits curriculum. • Sophomores explored family relationships by creating family trees. • Freshmen, sophomores and juniors continued preparing for the TAKS test by completing on-line practice questions with the help of tutors. • Freshmen focused on how having positive attitude and character traits can help them be successful in school. • Freshmen and sophomores who missed the November Academy made-up the EXPLORE and PLAN exams. These exams help students prepare for the ACT test they will take as juniors and seniors.
SPC UPWARD BOUND SAYS THANK YOU TO . . . Lissa Sharp , Dean of Student Life, for all the help and guidance she gives Upward Bound throughout the year. We would also like to thank all the tutors that help us, help you. They are: Ashley McNeely, Gloria Rangel, Gabby Sifuentes, Tesha Arant, Sarah John, Kathryn John, Daniel Ellis, Crystal Soria, and Kim Gordon.
South Plains College Upward Bound (806) 894-9611 Fax (806) 894-2594 www.southplainscollege.edu/upward_bound
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