Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Gates Millennium Scholarship Information Session

ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, LEADER AND SCHOLAR?

DO YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT A GREAT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY?

COME TO THE “GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION – A SCHOLAR’S PERSPECTIVE” TO HEAR GATES SCHOLARS PRESENT ABOUT PROGRAM BENEFITS SUCH AS:

• Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help for the undergraduate and graduate institutions of your choice
• Annual Renewable awards for Scholars maintaining satisfactory academic progress (up to 5 years for undergraduate)
• Graduate School Funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of education, engineering library science, mathematics, public health, and science
• Leadership Development programs with distinctive personal, academic and professional growth opportunities

When: Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Deuteronomy 8:3 Café, Books & Music
1464 East 105th Street (Medical Associates Building), Cleveland, Ohio 44106, between Ashbury and Wade Park Avenues, The Heart of Historic Heritage Lane

Contact: Corttrell Kinney at educatecleveland@yahoo.com to RSVP

BRING MONEY FOR SNACKS!

Thursday, July 26, 2007

CMSD Army of Belivers Recognition Luncheon

This special recognition luncheon will benefit the
Cleveland Metropolitan School District Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 24 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
$50 per luncheon ticket - for information, reservations and group ticket prices call 574-8504
Checks payable to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Note line should read: Scholarship Fund
RSVP by August 2, 2007



"The primary goal of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is to become a premier school district in the United States."

Join us for a special recognition luncheon in honor of our Army of Believers

This special recognition luncheon will benefit the
Cleveland Metropolitan School District Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 24 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
$50 per luncheon ticket - for information, reservations and group ticket prices call 574-8504
Checks payable to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Note line should read: Scholarship Fund
RSVP by August 2, 2007



"The primary goal of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District is to become a premier school district in the United States."

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Join us for, “School to Prison Pipeline: The ABC’s of the prison superhighway,” with the director of the National ACLU Racial Justice Program, Dennis Parker.
07.11.07 | wednesday | 12:00 p.m.
Max Wohl Civil Liberties Center
4506 Chester Avenue, Cleveland

Parker will discuss the alarming practice of pushing children and teens out of the classroom and into the criminal justice system.

Did you know that:

school violence has dropped by half since 1992, but school based arrests continue to soar?
“zero-tolerance” policies have criminalized disruptive behavior for children as young as six years old?
children of color and children with disabilities are more likely to end up in correctional facilities?
This program is part of the Brown Bag Lecture Series, happening Wednesdays throughout the summer from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the Max Wohl Civil Liberties Center, 4506 Chester Avenue, Cleveland.

This event is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to bring their lunches; drinks and desserts will be provided. To RSVP, click on the button above or call (216) 472-2220.

For more information regarding this lecture series and other events, visit www.acluohio.org.
How should I start my application essay? What are they really looking for?

What kinds of clubs/activities should I be involved in?

I have a 4.0. Do clubs matter?

My grades are bad. Can I still go to college?

I want to visit my college, but I can’t afford it. What help is there for me?

Are test prep classes worth it?

How long should I study for the ACT or SAT?

Should I take the ACT or SAT?

Do colleges look at the composite scores of the SAT/ACT or the scores on the individual sections?

My test scores are low. How much will that hurt my chances of getting into a good college?

What are the differences between scholarships, grants, and loans?

If I take out loans, how soon do I have to repay the government?

My family can’t afford to help me pay for college at all. How much financial aid is available to me?


QUESTIONS FOR CSP 1/31/06

1. How should I start my application essay? What are they really looking for?

2. What kinds of clubs/activities should I be involved in?

3. I have a 4.0. Do clubs matter?

4. My grades are bad. Can I still go to college?

5. I want to visit my college, but I can’t afford it. What help is there for me?

6. Are test prep classes worth it?

7. How long should I study for the ACT or SAT?

8. Should I take the ACT or SAT?

9. Do colleges look at the composite scores of the SAT/ACT or the scores on the individual sections?

10. My test scores are low. How much will that hurt my chances of getting into a good college?

11. What are the differences between scholarships, grants, and loans?

12. If I take out loans, how soon do I have to repay the government?

13. My family can’t afford to help me pay for college at all. How much financial aid is available to me?

LOST.

(How most kids feel about preparing for college.)

Without the help of an adult, it may be confusing for students to find their way to college. If you know a student with dreams of a higher education, do your part and help lead the way. Learn how at…

KnowHow2GO.org 800-433-3243
Art House Offers Summer Art Camp for Children 9-13 Years Old
Art House, a non-profit art center located in historic Brooklyn Centre, announces its Summer 2007 Multi-Media Mania art camp for children 9-13 years old on Aug. 6—9, 2007 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This camp is FREE to all Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) children. Register immediately because spaces are limited. The camp will take up to the first 20 students who register. All non-CMSD students pay only $110 or $100 for Art House members.

Multi-Media Mania will be instructed by local art educator, Laura Thomas and artist Michelle Pajak Reynolds. Children will explore their creativity through several mediums of art, including; drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry-making. Art House will provide a healthy snack in the afternoon but children are asked to bring their own lunches.
To learn more about this exciting and educational camp, please contact Art House Program Coordinator at 212-398-8556 ext. 2 or visit www.arthouseinc.org

Art House is located at 3119 Denison Ave., 1 ½ blocks west of Pearl Rd. near the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. For complete information on classes or to register go to website, www.arthouseinc.org and click on the Schedule and Registration link or call (216) 398-8556. Art House is open to the public Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday by appointment only, and Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Greetings all,

On behalf of Governor Strickland, C.J. Prentiss and the entire effort to Close the Achievement Gap, thank you again for your participation in attending the Columbus Conference on May 30th. It is time to implement the next phase of the initiative as you are invited to a local planning session at the Barbara Byrd-Bennett Professional Development Center at 11404 Lakeshore Blvd. in Bratenahl on Tuesday, July 10th, 4-6pm.

As community leaders, stakeholders and concerned constituents, you will receive pertinent information as it relates to the Northeast Ohio approach to Closing the Achievement Gap and Increase the High School Graduation Rate for African-American Males as a follow-up. Also detailed in this meeting will be the RFA process and an opportunity to discuss and set forth strategies as it relates to the Cleveland area.

Please fill free to give me a call with any questions as we look forward to your attendance and continued support and participation as we address this serious matter.

Regards,


Bob Ivory, Community Outreach Coordinator

Cleveland Office of Governor Ted Strickland
615 W.Superior Ave., 12th floor

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Office: 216.787.3240
Cell: 216.324.9154
Email:bob.ivory@governor.ohio.gov
http://www.ursuline.edu/vtcalendar/main.php?view=event&eventid=1182877376586


Tuesday, July 10, 2007
7:30pm

Free Lecture: Johnnie Dent
Other
Johnnie Dent, author, activist, minister, lecturer,
will share his story of growing up poor, black and
male in a racially charged era. He has assisted
several ministries to empower disenfranchised
youth, men and women. He is committed to social
justice and breaking the cycles of poverty and abuse
that are so prevalent in many of our communities.

Location: Daley Dining Hall


Price: Free


Contact: Diane Meros