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Pre-College Programs - Upward Bound

NEWSFLASH – MARCH 1, 2012 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

In This Newsflash

Seniors: Last Day for Cap & Gown Measurements SGA Fundraiser – Joe Corbi’s Catalogues Orders & Payment Due March 10 Revolution Hunger – Contact Information Summer Residential Program - June 17 – July 27: Enrollment Forms Due March 31 Spring College Tour – April 3-5 Parent Association News & Notes Senior Timeline: What should seniors be doing in March? Junior Timeline: What should juniors be doing in March?

Seniors: Last Day for Cap & Gown Measurements: If you are a senior, and you have not had your measurements taken for your graduation cap and gown, please report to the West Education Annex at 12 noon on Saturday to have your measurements taken. Please note that this is the final day for measurement! SGA Fundraiser – Joe Corbi’s Catalogues Orders & Payment Due March 10: The spring SGA fundraiser is in full swing! Joe Corbi’s catalogues were distributed on February 18, and orders and payment are due on Saturday, March 10. As you collect orders and payment, please note that personal checks should be made out to Pre-College Programs - SGA. Cash will be accepted. Items will be delivered to the West Education Annex on March 31. Parents can earn service hours for fundraiser participation. For every item sold (up to 20 items), parents will earn 0.5 hours toward their service requirement. For example, a parent who sells 20 items will earn 10 hours. Beyond 20 items, for every item sold, parents will earn 1 hour toward their service requirement. For example, a parent who sells 30 items will earn 10 hours for the first 20 items + 10 hours for the

Important Dates For a full list of Saturday Academy dates, visit www.precollege.umd.edu.

March 3 Parent Assn - Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Orders/Payments Due Senior Cap & Gown Measurements (Final Day) March 10 Digital Culture Mentor Program Meeting Parent Assn - Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Distribution

SGA Fundraiser – Joe Corbi’s Orders & Payment Due March 17 & 24 No Saturday Academy; UMD Spring Break March 31 Saturday Academy Resumes (UB/UBMS) Summer Enrollment Forms Due

SGA Fundraiser – Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser Distribution SGA Bowling Event, Terp Zone, Stamp Student Union

April 3-5 Spring College Tour April 21 Digital Culture Mentor Program Meeting May 5 Last Day of Spring Semester June 1 Senior Graduation Ceremony TBA Senior Trip June 17-July 27 Summer Residential Program Dates INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Saturday Academy will be held as scheduled unless the University of Maryland at College Park is shut down or there is a delayed campus opening due to a snow or other weather emergency. You can call the university at (301) 405-SNOW (7669) to find out about closures due to snow/ice/tornadoes. You can also call the Pre-College Programs’ main office at (301) 405-6776. If Saturday Academy is canceled, the recorded message will be changed to reflect that closure.

Pre-College Programs’ Tutor Counselors are a dedicated team of college students who

provide individual academic support to students on Saturdays and during the week.

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additional 10 items sold. This will equal a total of 20 hours! For more information on the SGA fundraiser, contact Mr. Ryan Hill at rchill@umd.edu or 301-405-6776. Revolution Hunger – Contact Information: Last Saturday during General Assembly, Bianca Palmisano from Revolution Hunger spoke with students about volunteering to help fight hunger in the DC area. If you are interested and would like more information, please visit www.revolutionhunger.org or email Bianca at bianca@revolutionhunger.org. Summer Residential Program - June 17 – July 27: Enrollment Forms Due March 31: Pre-College Programs summer residential program will begin on Sunday, June 17 and end on Friday, July 27. Each Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science student must turn in a Summer Enrollment Form to indicate whether he/she plans to participate in this year’s residential program. Current seniors who are interested in applying for the SIBS program must also submit a Summer Enrollment Form. The Summer Enrollment Form will be posted on www.precollege.umd.edu this week. The completed form is due by Saturday, March 31. Spring College Tour – April 3-5: Pre-College Programs is sponsoring a college tour to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The college tour will take place during MCPS/PGCPS Spring Break, and is open to juniors only. As part of this trip, juniors will have the chance to visit the following schools: University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Swarthmore College, Seton Hall University, and either New York University or Columbia University. The LIFT program is sponsoring the Spring College Tour. Therefore, this trip is not only open to Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science juniors; it is also open to 11th grade students who are not in UB/UBMS but are interested in attending. A flyer with additional details will be posted on the Pre-College Programs’ website later this month. In the interim, if you have questions about the Spring College Tour, please contact Mr. Miller, Assistant Director, at 301-405-6776 or pmille10@umd.edu.

Parent Association News & Notes Parent Association Fundraiser – Krispy Kreme Donuts & Coffee: Forms and payment for the Krispy Kreme fundraiser are due this Saturday, March 3. Fundraising committee members will be available on Saturday in the West Education Annex and outside the VMH auditorium before/after General Assembly to collect orders and payment. Distribution will take place in the West Education Annex on March 10. An order form will be posted at www.precollege.umd.edu. For more information about this fundraiser, contact Ms. Miles, Chair of Fundraising Committee, at 240-765-8862 or lmiles@students.pgcc.edu. Parent Association – Filing for 501c3 Status – Donations Needed! The Parent Association is working hard to support the needs of our students and families, and as part of that effort, the association voted to apply for 501(c)(3) status. Obtaining this status would allow the Parent Association to operate as a non-profit organization on a tax-exempt basis. The Parent Association is asking that each parent kindly contribute $10 to put towards the filing fee. Parents can turn in their contribution on Saturdays at the West Education Annex. A CAE committee member will be available to accept your contribution and provide you with a receipt. For more information regarding this effort, contact Mr. C. Maduka, Chair of the Communication, Advocacy, and Education Committee, at 301-773-2629 or chykemaduka@msn.com. Parent Association: Saturday Volunteer Call Center Contacts: The Program Support Committee has set up a system to organize parent service on Saturdays. Parents who wish to provide hall monitoring or office support during Saturday Academy must sign up in advance by contacting the parent call center prior to the weekend they wish to serve. The call center is available between the hours of 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. On their assigned day, parents must check in at the West Education Annex by 9:00 a.m. to obtain a volunteer packet and further instructions. Saturday Parent Call Center Telephone Number

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Academy Date Volunteer *Call Center Hours: Wednesday & Thursday Evenings 6-9 p.m. March 3 Ms. Teri Johnson 301-423-1456 March 10 Ms. Burgess 301-395-7523 March 31 Ms. Teri Johnson 301-423-1456 Parent Association Committee – Get Involved in Parent Service: The Parent Association has developed four committees for the 2011-2012 academic year. Each committee needs parent support; even if you cannot attend every meeting, your assistance can be utilized. The majority of parent service opportunities will be available through the committees. Parent service hours will be earned through committee-sponsored activities and monitored by the chairs of each committee. Each week, the Program Support Committee will record service hours on a master list. For more information about each committee and ways you can get involved, contact the individuals listed below:

Parent Association Committee Chairperson Telephone No. Email Address Communication, Advocacy & Education

Mr. C. Maduka 301.773.2629 chykemaduka@msn.com

Fundraising Ms. L. Miles 240-765-8862 lmiles@students.pgcc.edu

Program Support Ms. Cheryl Gray 301-633-8617 cherylgray859@yahoo.com

Scholarship Ms. P. McAdoo 301-802-0510 pm_mcadoo1@msn.com

Senior Timeline: What should seniors be doing in March?

• Watch the mail for college admissions decisions and financial aid award letters. Also, check your email account daily. Many colleges now communicate with applicants via email.

• Some colleges will ask for additional income documentation to process your financial aid award package. Be sure to respond to requests for additional information promptly.

• Many colleges hold open houses for admitted students in March and April. Consider attending an open house with your parents to help you make an informed final college decision.

• Worried about getting not getting into ANY college or university? Talk with your PCP counselor. There may be additional steps you can take to increase your chances of acceptance.

• Job? Internship? SIBS program? Consider your options for summer. Pre-College Programs’ SIBS get to take a 3-credit course for free at UMD, plus free room + board at UMD during the summer. SIBS applications will be available this month.

• Just three more months until graduation! Stay focused on your classes! Don’t let your grades drop!

Junior Timeline: What should juniors be doing in March?

• Register for the May or June SAT and/or April or June ACT before the deadline (fee waivers cannot be used for late registration).

• Consider attending the Spring College Tour sponsored by PCP. $50 = the opportunity to visit 4 colleges -- a great way to see what type of environments will work best for your college experience.

• Make a list of 8-10 colleges that offer majors of interest and are in desired locations. Not sure which colleges offer your major? Utilize the College MatchMaker feature on www.collegeboard.org to search by location, majors, cost, and more to find colleges that fit your interests and preferences.