Upcoming TOUCHPOINT EVENTS
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Recognition Event
When: May 31st, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:
New LOCATION! New Zion Church, 1950 W 13th St., Chicago, IL, 60608
Who's Invited: Open to all AIM High Students, Mentors, and Families
Please note that registration closes on May 25th.
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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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Congratulations A'shonti and Davon!!!
Kudos to our AIM High students at the University of Chicago Woodlawn Charter School for their amazing art & performance exhibition: Intersections, this past Friday. A'Shonti McKinney performed in several dance numbers & Davon Roberts sang in two different group performances. Famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma was the guest of honor, and the whole night was an amazing display of talent at UCW. Congratulations A'Shonti & Davon!
College Update: Where are our AIM HIGH Seniors going next year?
Darius Billingsley
will be going to
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.
Diamonde Collier
will be going to COE College.
Kyle Harrington
will be going to Tennesse State University.
Dominique Sims will be going to Indiana State University.
We are still waiting to hear from Jehiel, Shavaun, Greg, and A'shonti. |
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North Lawndale College Prep- June 5th,2012
University of Chicago, Woodlawn- June 11th, 2012
Urban Prep-Englewood- June 16th,2012Like us of Facebook!
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Information For Students
| Year-End Recognition Event
Date: May 31st, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., includes dinner Location: New Zion Church, 1950 W 13th St.
Chicago, IL, 60608
Transportation: Transportation will be coordinated by schools. Family and mentors are responsible for getting to and from the event on their own. Cost: Free
It's the last event of the AIM High School Calendar. Come join us to celebrate our seniors going off to college the year passed, and the upcoming year too. Dinner will be provided and family member are more than welcome to come! Registration for the event will close May 25th, so make sure to register before then.
Public Speaking Contest: Final Drafts Due this Friday, May 11th by 5 p.m.
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 year's 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.
THIS WEEK: 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. To submit your final draft or if you have any questions, email Syndhia at [email protected].
Incentive Points: NEW TOTALS!
Here are the incentive points as of last Friday,May 4th. Wants some easy ways to get points? Check the MMAHM Report, Email your mentors, and come to Leadership Institute!
NEW TOTALS!
- We Fly High = 1144
- Summas = 932
- High Def = 809
- Warriors = 685
Congratulations We Fly High!!!
Click here to see how your team can get some extra points.
Check our new Resource Section for some answers to your most common questions!
Join us May 19 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: May 19.
Register Here
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| Information for Mentors | Year-End Recognition Event
Date: May 31st, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., includes dinner Location: New Zion Church, 1950 W 13th St.
Chicago, IL, 60608
Transportation: Transportation will be coordinated by schools. Family and mentors are responsible for getting to and from the event on their own. Cost: Free
It's the last event of the AIM High School Calendar. Come join us to celebrate our seniors going off to college the year passed, and the upcoming year too. Dinner will be provided and family member are more than welcome to come! Registration for the event will close May 25th, so make sure to register before then.
Public Speaking Contest: Final Drafts Due this Friday, May 11th by 5 p.m.
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 year's 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 your students. You can find the rubric for the contest here, with an explanation of rules and requirements. Below is the Calendar of when things are due:
THIS WEEK: May 11th- Final drafts due. May 18th- Top four announced. May 25th- Public speaking training May 31st- Year End Recognition Event
Mentors: Please note you should have received your students rough draft by last week Friday. Please follow up with your student if you have not. To submit your final draft or if you have any questions, email Syndhia at [email protected].
Mentor Training: THIS FRIDAY MAY 11th, from 12p.m -1 p.m.
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 - This Friday, May 11th, 2012
Trunk/Trolley Party, Shopping Trip, and Internships - June 5th, 2012
Log- in information for this Friday, May 11th's Mentor Training Session:
Name: Year-End Recognition Event Start Time:05/11/2012 12:00 PM Duration:01:00 URL:http://momentum.adobeconnect.com/yearend/ Conference Number(s):(641)715-3200 Participant Code:225334#
Incentive Points: NEW TOTALS!
Here are the incentive points as of last Friday, May 4th.
NEW TOTALS!
- We Fly High = 1144
- Summas = 932
- High Def = 809
- Warriors = 685
Congratulations We Fly High!!!
Click here to see how your team can get some extra points.
Join us next time May 19 for Terrific Tales, our family reading & storytelling time with Nili Yelin. Mentors, feel free to make this time shared with your own family or with your student outside of Touchpoint Events!
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: May 19.
Register Here
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| Information for Schools |
| School Liasion Training: Best date and time to meet?
To liaisons who have not done the liaison training, yet, please let me know what date and time will work best for you to conduct an hour and a half New Liaison Training. This will be a great opportunity to not only meet liaisons from other schools that we work with and exchange ideas, but also getting a better understanding of the key role you play in AIM High. Please email Syndhia at [email protected], with suggested times and dates.
Also, if you have any suggested space that we can use in your school for this meeting, please let us know.
Year-End Recognition Event
Date: May 31st, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., includes dinner Location: New Zion Church, 1950 W 13th St.
Chicago, IL, 60608 Transportation: Provided by Schools for Students and Liaisons. Cost: Free
It's the last event of the AIM High School Calendar. Come join us to celebrate our seniors going off to college the year passed, and the upcoming year too. Dinner will be provided and family member are more than welcome to come! Registration for the event will close May 25th, so make sure to register before then.
Public Speaking Contest: Final Drafts Due this Friday, May 11th by 5 p.m.
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 your students. You can find the rubric for the contest here, with an explanation of rules and requirements. Below is the Calendar of when things are due:
THIS WEEK: May 11th- Final drafts due. May 18th- Top four announced. May 25th- Public speaking training May 31st- Year End Recognition Event
To submit your final draft or if you have any questions, email Syndhia at [email protected].
Join us May 19 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: May 19.
Register Here
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Information for Families
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| Year-End Recognition Event
Date: May 31st, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., includes dinner Location: New Zion Facility Rentals, 1950 W 13th St.
Chicago, IL, 60608
Transportation: Provided by Schools for Students and Liasions. Cost: Free
It's the last event of the AIM High School Calendar. Come join us to celebrate our seniors going off to college the year passed, and the upcoming year too. Dinner will be provided and family member are more than welcome to come! Registration for the event will close May 25th, so make sure to register before then.
Public Speaking Contest: Final Drafts Due this Friday, May 11th by 5 p.m.
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:
THIS WEEK: 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. To submit your final draft or if you have any questions, email Syndhia at [email protected].
Join us next time May 19 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: 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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