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Local College Visit to North Park University
When: November 14th, 2012 9:30am - 1:30pm
Where: North Park University- 3225 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Who's Invited: All AIM High Students, Mentors, Parents, and School Liaisons
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Take Your Mentor to School Day
When: December 10th, 2012
Where: To school!
Who's Invited: All AIM High Students, Mentors, and School Liaisons.
*Registration will be available later this month* |
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NEWS
| | Companies That Care has a New Home!
Just a reminder that we have moved downtown to our new West Loop office located at 954 West Washington Blvd., Suite 430. |
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BIG THANK YOU's
| | THANK YOU PHOENIX RESTAURANT!
We especially wanted to say THANK YOU to Phoenix Restaurant for hosting our AIM High Cultural Event in Chinatown!
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Kudos!!! | | Kudos to Steven Sharkey Dye!
Congratulations Steven for recieving this year's Pullitzer in Waiting Award!
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AIM High Awareness Breakfast
On November 13th, Towers Watson will host our AIM High Awareness breakfast for Chicagoland business leaders. If you know of any business partners, clients or colleagues that might be interested in attending, feel free to forward them the information below. Please RSVP by November 6th.
Date: November 13th, 2012, 7:30am - 9:00am
Host: Towers Watson
Date: 71 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60606
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Don't Forget! HOMEWORK TRACKER
Attention all AIM High students! Homework Trackers will be collected this week in Leadership Institute. This time around you will be tracking all of the assignments from your math class the week of October 22nd - 27th. Remember, you gain one incentive point for turning it in and one point if you've completed every assignment for the week. If you do not remember to complete the sheet by Leadership Institute, then you will lose an incentive point. If you need a new sheet, follow this link!
Local College Visit to North Park University
This year, the Local College Visit will be to North Park University! The trip will include a presentation from the North Park admissions office, a student panel, a campus tour, and free lunch in the cafeteria.
Date: November 14th, 2012, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Transportation: Each school will provide transportation for their students.
We are also looking for a few UCW and Urban Prep- Englewood parents to join us for the day to serve as chaperones on the buses and at the event. Please contact Harrison Stamell at the Companies That Care office by Friday, November 9th - 312-661-1010.
Who's Invited: All AIM High Students, Mentors, Parents, and School Liaisons.
Upon Arrival: Meet in the Lobby of Old Main. Parking may be found in the Visitors Parking Lot on the corner of Foster and Kedzie Avenues. Buses may park in the "loading zone" area on Kedzie Avenue.
We are on the look out for any parents who are willing/ able to chaperone for the day. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Harrison at [email protected] or call 312-661-1010.
AIM High Seniors: Come Celebrate SENIOR DAY!
AIM High Seniors, we can't wait to kick-off the year with you! Come celebrate your success thus far, receive advice for the future, and plan for your final year high school. Plus, we'll have pizza!
Date: Thursday, November 8th, 2012
Time of Event: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Center for Companies That Care, 954 W. Washington Blvd. Suite 430.
Who's Invited:All AIM High Seniors and their Mentors; Parents optional
Transportation: Transportation will not be provided, but our office is easily accesible from the Pink and Green Line trains at the Morgan stop. If you have any questions about getting here, please let Harrison know at [email protected] or call 312-661-1010.
Senior Winternships
Attention all Seniors! This winter break, why not make good use of your time with a week-long internship? If you are interested in beefing up your resume and getting some hands on experience in the field of your choice, let Harrison know. Be sure to send him an email by the end of Novembr that includes your interests and availability from December 27th - January 1st. The sooner you get in touch with him, the more likely he can find the internship of your dreams. Email [email protected] by November 30th! |
Information for Mentors
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DePaul University Research Study
Exciting news! We have the opportunity to partner with DePaul University to participate in an upcoming research study on mentors. AIM High mentors- we would love your participation!
The survey may be done in multiple sittings, as long as you access the survey link from the same computer you started the survey on. Please click the link below for more information or to begin the survey:
http://tinyurl.com/understandingmentors
Upcoming Mentor Training Dates
Below are the upcoming mentor training dates:
- November 16, 2012: Take Your Mentor to School day
- December 14, 2012: Work Readiness Workshop; Alumni Event
We will be sending out instructions to access the webinar next week.
TOUCHPOINT: Local College Visit to North Park University
This year, the Local College Visit will be to North Park University! The trip will include a presentation from the North Park admissions office, a student panel, a campus tour, and free lunch in the cafeteria.
Date: November 14th, 2012, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Transportation: Each school will provide transportation for their students.
Who's Invited: All AIM High Students, Mentors, Parents, and School Liaisons.
Upon Arrival: Meet in the Lobby of Old Main. Parking may be found in the Visitors Parking Lot on the corner of Foster and Kedzie Avenues. Buses may park in the "loading zone" area on Kedzie Avenue.
We are on the look out for any parents who are willing/ able to chaperone for the day. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Harrison at [email protected] or call 312-661-1010.
Mentors of Seniors: Come Celebrate SENIOR DAY!
Mentors of Seniors, we'd like to invite you to Senior Day, the AIM High Seniors' kick-off event! Come celebrate your students' successes thus far and help them plan for this final push towards college. Pizza will be provided.
Date: Thursday, November 8th, 2012
Time of Event: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Center for Companies That Care, 954 W. Washington Blvd. Suite 430.
Who's Invited:All AIM High Seniors and their Mentors; Parents optional
Transportation: Transportation will not be provided, but our office is easily accesible from the Pink and Green Line trains at the Morgan stop. If you have any questions about getting here, please let Harrison know at [email protected] or call 312-661-1010.
HOMEWORK TRACKER
This week we have assigned the first Homework Tracker of the year. Homework Tracker is our surprise check-in with the students to see if they have been staying on top of their homework. This week, students will track their assignments from math class the week of October 22nd - 27th. Please remind your students to turn this in during Leadership Institute. If you'd like a copy of the Homework Tracker, follow this link! |
Information for Schools
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TOUCHPOINT: Local College Visit to North Park University
This year, the Local College Visit will be to North Park University! The trip will include a presentation from the North Park admissions office, a student panel, a campus tour, and free lunch in the cafeteria.
Date: November 14th, 2012, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Transportation: Each school will provide transportation for their students.
Who's Invited: All AIM High Students, Mentors, Parents, and School Liaisons.
Upon Arrival: Meet in the Lobby of Old Main. Parking may be found in the Visitors Parking Lot on the corner of Foster and Kedzie Avenues. Buses may park in the "loading zone" area on Kedzie Avenue.
We are on the look out for any parents who are willing/ able to chaperone for the day. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Harrison at [email protected] or call 312-661-1010.
Coming Up
Be on the lookout for information on Take Your Mentor to School day! You should recieve more information by Wednesday. |
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Information for Families
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Interested in Volunteering with AIM High?Parents, we have a great opportunity to get involved with AIM High, and it is through volunteering! If you think you would be interested, please email Syndhia or call 312-661-1010.
Terrific Tales Story Time with the Storybook Mom-Nili Yelin Who: All AIM High students, parents, mentors, and friends with younger siblings or children between the ages of 3 and 10 What: A fun and interactive family literacy time with the Storybook Mom-Nili Yelin Why: The goal of these story time sessions is to use engaging story telling techniques to promote family literacy. This is an opportunity for the whole family to fall in love with reading! Theme: Turkey Day Where: Kelly Public Library, 6151 South Normal Blvd. Chicago, IL 606021 When: November 24th, December 15th and once a month throughout the school year Who is the Storybook Mom? Nili Yelin is the Chicago Ambassador for Literacy for World Read Aloud Day which is presented by LitWorld.org. Nili uses an interactive and engaging storytelling technique called "Sit Down Stand Up." This technique is based on the belief that children love to see adults be silly. Nili Yelin has received rave reviews for her amazing storytelling abilities: "The most popular storyteller in these parts" -Time Out,2008 "Best Storyteller" -Make It Happen, 2011 "Best Storyteller" -Make It Happen, 2012 |
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