Week in Review:
This week was a huge success, once again. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I would like to share what I’m thankful for. I’m thankful for the amazing mentors who come to Center prepared, on time, and full of energy! The first term is a very hectic time for mentoring, so thank you for coming to Center and being invested in our scholars. You all help make Higher Achievement’s mission possible. From Columbus Day to Christmas, there are very few weeks in the fall term that are not interrupted. I know it may be hard to feel like you’re making an impact or having a huge impact on scholars, but you are. Thanks for all that you do for Higher Achievement scholars. Parents passed along so much thanks for our program, in particular to all the mentors!


Announcements

Mentor Technical Assistance Training: We will have our first trainings start the week after the holidays. We will be staying until 8:30pm. This training will be on Scholar motivation and support. Yes we will have snacks!

Center Closing: Center will be closed next week for Thanksgiving. Take time to reflect on what you are thankful for. Enjoy your family, friends, and great food. Center will reopen on Monday November 30th.


Regional Spelling Bee: Come out December 2nd and cheer on the Ward 6 regional Spelling Bee winners. The Regional Bee will take place at the Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, at 6pm. http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2mbpn2og1jpl6fa/a00og2970kvd/questions



1. Raheem Lee 8th
2. Jordan Person 8th
3. Josar Jones 8th
4. Tahj Cobb 6th
5. Mikayla Williams 5th


Holiday Party: Wednesday, December 7, 2009
It's time to celebrate!

Please join the Higher Achievement family at the beautiful Homer
Building downtown for food, drinks, and good cheer to celebrate YOU - our mentors, board members, and partners. This is our way of thanking you for your support of our scholars. Please RSVP by Friday, December 4th, 2009.We look forward to seeing you there!The Homer Building is located by Metro Center (Red, Blue, and Orange lines)

View the invite here: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=LHIXFBBBXFHUXTYYHYKX&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6

Thursday, December 17:Mark your calendars for the End of the Term Celebration. This is a time that the Ward 6 community can come together and celebrate scholar and mentor accomplishments. Even if you aren’t a Thursday mentor, it would be awesome for you to attend to see your scholars before we break for the Holidays.


Mentors of the Week – Ms. Jessica makes excellent mentors of the week. She is extremely excited about mentoring and pushing her scholars. Thank you so much holding your scholars to high standards and being dedicated. Your commitment to academic excellence truly shined during the Spelling Bee! Thank you for you continued commitment and support!

Shout Outs:
I’d like to give a shout out to Mr. Tim, Ms. Jessica and Ms. Kate for Helping with the spelling bee.
I’d like to give a shout out to Ms. Megan for her collaboration with another mentor, and taking on her group.
I’d like to give a shout out to all the mentors who played a role during the spelling bee and Thanksfest! We could not have done it with out you!

Special shout out to the entire Ward 6 Staff, In particular Ms. D (Ms. Deanna). She truly was magical last night. Ms. D always comes to center enthusiastic and embodies every aspect of our culture! I am beyond thankful that she is at Ward 6!

Remember you can always visit our blog at www.ward6mentors.blogspot.com

Warmly,


Ms. Moraya