Announcements
United Way Campaign
If you participate in the United Way campaign, please remember that you may designate all or part of your gift to Philadelphia Futures, Donor #7391. We hope you’ll also encourage your friends and co-workers to do the same. Thank you!
Student Report Cards
Report cards will be issued Monday November 17th, 2008 and are due to the Coordinators no later than Wednesday November 26th, 2008. All students must submit a copy of their report cards by this deadline.
Thanksgiving Week
The Philadelphia Futures office will be closed on November 27th and 28th, 2008 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
SAS classes will not be held the week of November 24th, 2008.
Upcoming Events
Prospective Student Orientation - By Invitation Only
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This session is offered to students in the Class of 2012 who have completed the initial SAS interview and who have been invited to this next step of the SAS admissions process.
SAS College Fair – By Invitation Only
Monday, December 8, 2008
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Convention Center
12th and Arch Streets
Each member of the Sponsor-A-Scholar Classes of 2010 and 2011 will represent a different college or university at the Fair as part of their culminating SAS project for the semester. SAS students will create a display board and serve as the “College Admissions Officers” from their colleges, presenting their schools to a variety of guests.
SAS Holiday Event – Ticket Reservations Required
“Music and Dance Celebration”
Friday, December 12, 2008
Pre-Theater Reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Philadelphia Futures office.
Performance at the Merriam Theater at 7:00 p.m.
SAS students, mentors and parents/guardians are all invited. Tickets are limited!
Please contact Shari Cumberbatch (x11) to reserve tickets.
SAS Annual Conference
“Choose Success!”
Saturday, January 10, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
High School for Creative and Performing Arts, 901 South Broad Street (Broad and Christian Streets)
All students, parents/guardians and mentors should plan to attend.
Call Shari Cumberbatch (x 11) to R.S.V.P.
SAS Academic Classes
Senior Seminar
“College Applications and Financial Aid”
121 S. Broad Street (North American Building)
Rosemont College Center City Campus (18th Floor)
November 3rd and November 17th
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
These special sessions meet two Mondays a month to assist seniors in the college admissions process. Contact Christina Santos at 215-790-1666 ext. 27 for a detailed class schedule.
Attendance is required for all high school seniors. If you have any questions, please call your SAS Coordinator.
SAS Academic Classes – Sophomores and Juniors
“Creating My Vision for College Success”
Temple University Center City (TUCC)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Attendance is required for all sophomores and juniors. If you have any questions, please call your SAS Coordinator.
Freshman Seminar
“Academic Readiness and Career Exploration”
121 S. Broad Street (North American Building)
Rosemont College Center City
Fridays
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Attendance is required for all freshmen. Please call your Coordinator if you have any questions.
Math Tutoring
Math tutoring is offered from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Philadelphia Futures office.
SAS Activities
November Film Series Selection:
“Their Eyes Were Watching God”
directed by Darnell Martin
Thursday, November 20th, 2008
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All SAS students, mentors and parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Contact Gabriel Bryant (x 25) for more information.
Young Men’s Initiative Roundtable
Friday, November 21st, 2008
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Young Men’s Initiative Breakfast
Saturday, November 8, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Contact Gabriel Bryant (x 25) for more information.
December Book Club Selection:
“A Long Way Gone”
by Ishmael Beah
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All SAS students, mentors and parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Contact Christina Santos (x 27) for more information.
