Upcoming TOUCHPOINT EVENTS
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| Touchpoint: Year-end
Recognition Event
When: May 31st, 2012
Where: Sinai Health Systems
Who's Invited: Open to all AIM High Students, Mentors, and Families
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NEWS
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| | March To College: The Results Are In!
Thanks to all of your helping in spreading the word,
getting involved, and donating! With your help we were able to raise...
$22,800!!! Thank you for all of your help and continued support of AIM HIGH!
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BIG THANK YOU's
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Thank you to the MARCH TO COLLEGE Sponsors!
Big thanks to these Sponsors for supporting the March To College and helping us make this event a success!
--Baxter Healthcare Corporation
--Deloitte
--Enterprise Fleet Management
--McDermott, Will & Emery
--Roosevelt University
--Seyfarth
Shaw
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Kudos!!!
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| College Update: Where have our seniors heard from?
A'shonti McKinney has been accepted to the University of Iowa, Wittenberg University, and Miami University-Ohio. Shavaun Grant has been accepted to Northern Illinois University, University of Iowa, Clark Atlanta University,Indiana State University, and West Virginia University. Darius Billingsley
has been
Cleveland State,
Eastern Michigan, Bridgeport, and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.
Diamonde Collier
has been accepted to COE College.
Jehiel Martinez
has been accepted to Southern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Wabash College, and Webster University.
Kyle Harrington
has been accepted to
SIU - Edwardsville, Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, SUI - Carbondale, Tennessee State University , FAMU, Lincoln University, Dillard, and Indiana State,
Northern Illinois University, Florida A&M , and University of Iowa.
Dominique Sims was accepted to Indiana State University. |
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Information For Students
| Public Speaking Contest: How to be top four?
Its that time again where the Year- End Recognition event is around the corner and every Aim High student participates in the Public Speaking Contest. This years topics are:
- Have you ever been discriminated against? If so, what was that experience like? If not, does racism still exist?
- What is it like growing up in Chicago? Pick a few topics and expand.
- Who is your role model? Why?
- Does self-image matter? If so, why or why not?
Remember,these speeches are supposed to be convincing and persuasive, so they should all relate to how do these topics or issues affect you. You can find the rubric for the contest here, with an explanation of rules and requirements. Since for many of your students' schools we are not meeting next week, take this time to help them work on a good rough draft. Below is the Calendar of when things are due:
April 27th- First Drafts due for NLCP, and Urban Prep-Bronzeville.
May 4th- First drafts due for Westinghouse, UCW, UP-Englewood, and CTD.
May 11th- Final drafts due.
May 18th- Top four announced.
May 25th- Public speaking training,
May 31st- Year End Recognition Event
Don't forget, you have the best help a student can have: Your Mentors! Let them know some of the things you are thinking so they can help make your speeches that much better.If you have any questions, email Syndhia at [email protected]. Homework Tracker: What is it and How does it work?Last week, you were each given a Homework Tracker sheet again to write down your assigned homework in either Math or Social Studies. Once, you have written down your homework assignments, bring it to the leadership institute to get 3 points for your team. If you did not get assigned homework, that is fine, just have your teacher sign the sheet confirming that. The Incentive team that brings in all their Homework Trackers will get a bonus 10 points...and closer to that trip to Great America. If you lost or misplaced your Homework Tracker sheet, get it here. **Please fill in your current Homework Tracker sheet with last week's Science homework. This is for the week of April 9th to April 13th**
Incentive Points: Are you in the lead?
Here are the incentive points as of Friday.
- We Fly High = 435
- High Def = 345
- Warriors = 328
- Summas = 315
March to College points have not been added yet as we are still waiting for some registration and donation information.
Congratulations We Fly High!!!
Want your team to get more points and that trip to Great America? Click here to see how you can get some extra points.
Check our new Resource Section for some answers to your most common questions!
Join us THIS SATURDAY April 28th for Terrific Tales, our family reading & storytelling time with Nili Yelin
Who: All AIM High Students, Parents, and Mentors and Friends with young siblings or children in grades 0-7.
What: A fun family storytelling and reading time with the Storybook Mom - Nili Yelin.
Why: This initiative is geared toward bringing family members of all ages together. The goal is to connect with the younger children in the family and help give these children a jump-start in the race to reading and literacy. Reading to young children has many benefits for their educational development.
Where: Kelly Public Library, 6151 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
When: April 28th and May 19.
Register Here
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| Information for Mentors | Public Speaking Contest: How to be top four?
Its that time again where the Year-end Recognition event is around the corner and every Aim High student participates in the Public Speaking Contest. This years topics are:
- Have you ever been discriminated against? If so, what was that experience like? If not, does racism still exist?
- What is it like growing up in Chicago? Pick a few topics and expand.
- Who is your role model? Why?
- Does self-image matter? If so, why or why not?
Remember,these speeches are supposed to be convincing and persuasive, so they should all relate to how do these topics or issues affect you. You can find the rubric for the contest here, with an explanation of rules and requirements. Since for many of your students' schools we are not meeting next week, take this time to help them work on a good rough draft. Below is the Calendar of when things are due:
April 27th- First Drafts due for NLCP, and Urban Prep-Bronzeville.
May 4th- First drafts due for Westinghouse, UCW, UP-Englewood, and CTD.
May 11th- Final drafts due.
May 18th- Top four announced.
May 25th- Public speaking training,
May 31st- Year End Recognition Event
Mentor Training: Mark your Calendars for these upcoming dates
Here are the upcoming Mentor Training dates and their corresponding Touchpoint events. Remember, all mentor trainings occur from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. All mentors do not have to attend, but one person from each mentoring team must attend.
Year-End Recognition Event - May 11th, 2012
Trunk/Trolley Party, Shopping Trip, and Internships - June 5th, 2012
Check our new Resource Section for some answers to your most common questions!
Incentive Points: Are you in the lead?
Here are the incentive points as of Friday.
- We Fly High = 435
- High Def = 345
- Warriors = 328
- Summas = 315
March to College points have not been added yet as we are still waiting for some registration and donation information.
Congratulations We Fly High!!!
Want your team to get more points and that trip to Great America? Click here to see how you can get some extra points.
Homework Tracker: What is it and How does it work?Last week, you were each given a Homework Tracker sheet again to write down your assigned homework in either Math or Social Studies. Once, you have written down your homework assignments, bring it to the leadership institute to get 3 points for your team. If you did not get assigned homework, that is fine, just have your teacher sign the sheet confirming that. The Incentive team that brings in all their Homework Trackers will get a bonus 10 points...and closer to that trip to Great America. If you lost or misplaced your Homework Tracker sheet, get it here. **Please fill in your current Homework Tracker sheet with last week's Science homework. This is for the week of April 9th to April 13th**
Join us THIS SATURDAY, on April 28th for Terrific Tales, our family reading & storytelling time with Nili Yelin
Who: All AIM High Students, Parents, and Mentors and Friends with young siblings or children in grades 0-7.
What: A fun family storytelling and reading time with the Storybook Mom - Nili Yelin.
Why: This initiative is geared toward bringing family members of all ages together. The goal is to connect with the younger children in the family and help give these children a jump-start in the race to reading and literacy. Reading to young children has many benefits for their educational development.
Where: Kelly Public Library, 6151 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
When:March 24, April 28th and May 19.
Register Here
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| Information for Schools |
| Public Speaking Contest: How to be top four?
Its that time again where the Year-end Recognition event is around the corner and every Aim High student participates in the Public Speaking Contest. This years topics are:
- Have you ever been discriminated against? If so, what was that experience like? If not, does racism still exist?
- What is it like growing up in Chicago? Pick a few topics and expand.
- Who is your role model? Why?
- Does self-image matter? If so, why or why not?
Remember,these speeches are supposed to be convincing and persuasive, so they should all relate to how do these topics or issues affect you. You can find the rubric for the contest here, with an explanation of rules and requirements. Since for many of your students' schools we are not meeting next week, take this time to help them work on a good rough draft. Below is the Calendar of when things are due:
April 27th- First Drafts due for NLCP, and Urban Prep-Bronzeville.
May 4th- First drafts due for Westinghouse, UCW, UP-Englewood, and CTD.
May 11th- Final drafts due.
May 18th- Top four announced.
May 25th- Public speaking training,
May 31st- Year End Recognition Event
Homework Tracker: What is it and How does it work?Last week, you were each given a Homework Tracker sheet again to write down your assigned homework in either Math or Social Studies. Once, you have written down your homework assignments, bring it to the leadership institute to get 3 points for your team. If you did not get assigned homework, that is fine, just have your teacher sign the sheet confirming that. The Incentive team that brings in all their Homework Trackers will get a bonus 10 points...and closer to that trip to Great America. If you lost or misplaced your Homework Tracker sheet, get it here. **Please fill in your current Homework Tracker sheet with last week's Science homework. This is for the week of April 9th to April 13th**
Join us THIS SATURDAY, April 28th for Terrific Tales, our family reading & storytelling time with Nili Yelin
Who:All AIM High Students, Parents, and Mentors and Friends with young siblings or children in grades 0-7.
What: A fun family storytelling and reading time with the Storybook Mom - Nili Yelin.
Why: This initiative is geared toward bringing family members of all ages together. The goal is to connect with the younger children in the family and help give these children a jump-start in the race to reading and literacy. Reading to young children has many benefits for their educational development.
Where: Kelly Public Library, 6151 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
When:March 24, April 28 and May 19.
Register Here
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Information for Families
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| Public Speaking Contest: How to be top four?
Its that time again where the Year-end Recognition event is around the corner and every Aim High student participates in the Public Speaking Contest. This years topics are:
- Have you ever been discriminated against? If so, what was that experience like? If not, does racism still exist?
- What is it like growing up in Chicago? Pick a few topics and expand.
- Who is your role model? Why?
- Does self-image matter? If so, why or why not?
Remember,these speeches are supposed to be convincing and persuasive, so they should all relate to how do these topics or issues affect you. You can find the rubric for the contest here, with an explanation of rules and requirements. Since for many of your students' schools we are not meeting next week, take this time to help them work on a good rough draft. Below is the Calendar of when things are due:
April 27th- First Drafts due for NLCP, and Urban Prep-Bronzeville.
May 4th- First drafts due for Westinghouse, UCW, UP-Englewood, and CTD.
May 11th- Final drafts due.
May 18th- Top four announced.
May 25th- Public speaking training,
May 31st- Year End Recognition Event
Join us THIS SATURDAY, on April 28th for Terrific Tales, our family reading & storytelling time with Nili Yelin
Who: All AIM High Students, Parents, and Mentors and Friends with young siblings or children in grades 0-7.
What: A fun family storytelling and reading time with the Storybook Mom - Nili Yelin.
Why: This initiative is geared toward bringing family members of all ages together. The goal is to connect with the younger children in the family and help give these children a jump-start in the race to reading and literacy. Reading to young children has many benefits for their educational development.
Where: Kelly Public Library, 6151 South Normal Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621
When:March 24, April 28th and May 19.
Register Here
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Resources
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Leadership Institute Schedule
Here is the Leadership Institute Schedule:
George Westinghouse College Prep- Wednesday, 9:26am-10:24am
Chicago Talent Development- Wednesday, 2:45pm-4:00pm
Urban Prep-Bronzeville- Friday, 10:17am-11:03am
Urban Prep-Englewood- Saturday, 9:00am- 11:00am
University of Chicago, Woodlawn-Saturday, 9:00am- 11:00am
North Lawndale College Prep, Collins-Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm
North Lawndale College Prep, Christiana-Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm
Who am I paired with? Mentor-Student Pairings listed HERE
Forgot who your mentee was or what your incentive team is? Click here and it'll take you to the secure section of the website where you can find all this information, as well as their contact information.
Joint Session for UCW and Urban Prep- Englewood AIM High Students will continue this week!
We are going to try and make this meeting place and time the regular Leadership Institue for UCW and Urban Prep- Englewood.We would like to invite all UCW students to join in our Saturday Leadership Institute Meeting at the Kelly Library from 9am-11am .The Kelly Library is located at 6151 S. Normal Blvd (just a few blocks from the 63rd street Red Line stop).
Attendance is MANDATORY
If you are unable to attend, please email Rayne Bozeman at [email protected] or text (937) 830-4877. Incentive points are lost if you do not let Rayne know you will not be attending.
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For The Memories
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Watch some of the video of fellow AIM Highers performing at the March To College!
 | March to College Entertainment: Aim High graduate Quincy sings R. Kelly
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 | | March to College Entertainment: AIM High Student Miranda Davis Sings 'Halo' by Beyonce |
 | | March to College Entertainment: AIM High Student Ashley Brister Sings Christina Aguilera |
Here are some pictures from the event, too.
 
And below is the Gallery of Celebrity Endorsements with all of our signed T-Shirts!
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