School News 9/24-9/28

Congratulations!

• To Omar Lebron and Nnandi Cason who appeared on Fuse to discuss their experience with the DeWeezy Project, Lil Wayne and Stoked!  See it here.
• To Venitia Boyce, Michael Honrado, Kenesha Taylor, Luis Suriel, and Alex Lageer who staffed the Social Media Hub of American Graduate Day this week, and were featured during major market airtime with Radio Host Al Letson - thanks to our partner WNET/Thirteen.
• To all students who came to check out our Information Sessions, joined clubs, and are making the most of their time at UAG!

This week at UAG

9/24:  Lunchtime Info Session:  Media Crew (Rm 746)

9/26:  Yom Kippur (NO SCHOOL)
9/27:  Lunchtime Info Session:  OppNet Prep (Rm 750) - 9th Grade ONLY
9/27:  UAG Big Brother/Big Sister Training Session I (Rm 750) 3-4pm - 10th Grade ONLY

9/28:  Advisory/Lunch:  GateAway II for all students who did not attend Ramapo!  

Applications are being accepted for UAG Student Work Opportunities:

• Phone Distributor
• Door Manager
• Sign Monger
• Office Clerk
• Snack Distribution
• School Store Manager

Can't Miss Opportunities!

• Sep 24:  Deadline for Brooklyn Academy of Music Art & Justice Program (BKLYN)
• Sep 27:  TRYOUTS for VibeTheatre program @ DANY Studio, 305 W 38 St (Girls Only)
• Sep 27, Oct 3rd, and 4th, 3:30-4:15pm  Hudson Guild Power Up Info Sessions (MANH)
• Sep 27, 6-8pm:  Teen Night at the Frick (MANH)
• Sep 28: Deadline for Possibility Project Auditions (Saturdays & Afterschool)
• Oct 1:  Fashion Institute of Technology PreCollege Programs: Scholarships Available
• Oct 1:  Classes start at Bronx River Art Center - Teen Studio:  Apply Now!
• Oct 1: Deadline for "How does the Lottery Work?" the latest RAP/CUP Teen Investigation
• Oct 2 & 4, 3-6pm: Open Houses for Pratt DICE Afterschool program in Graphic Design, Fashion Design and Portfolio Development (BROOKLYN).  Email Saturday@pratt.edu.
• Oct 5:  Deadline for NY Historical Society: Student Historian Internship (MANH)
• Oct 5:  Deadline for Jewish Museum High School Video Workshop (MANH)
• Oct 5:  Deadline for Donors Choose High School Internship (MANH)
• Oct 12: Deadline for Smack Mellon Art Ready Mentorship Program 
• Oct 12:  Deadline for Brownsville Youth Court Program:  Apply here
• Oct 15:  Deadline for Summer Scholarship Opportunity from Wishbone: UA Application
• Oct 17: Deadline for Futures and Options Career Essentials Pre-Internship Program

Ongoing Opportunities

• High Five Tickets to the Arts for Teens:  $5 for music, theatre, dance shows and more!!
• Need Working Papers?  See Mrs. Jordan with your completed application in Room 754.
• Interested in trying out for a PSAL sport?  Please complete these forms and bring to your gym teacher:  Interscholastic Athletics Parental Consent Form, Interscholastic sports medical form
• GameStar Mechanic Online Learning Program - Register now for Fall!  (Fee for this program)
• Weill Cornell Medical College Youth Leadership Program : Apply Now