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From: Maya Angelou Schools & See Forever Foundation .1 To: jeevacation@gmail.com Subject: Home for the Holidays in the December 2014 Newsletter Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:04:57 +0000 Maya Angelou Learning Center is Officially Opened! EFTA00639860 Click here to find out more Dear Maya Family: A Letter from the CEO As we enter into this holiday season, I can't help but reflect on the past year at Maya. There have been days that tried our patience, our stamina, our resiliency and our resolve. However, amidst the discipline problems, construction noise, and other stress-inducing challenges, our staff and colleagues have persevered... Read the full letter. EFTA00639861 speech competition Omar Mobley C-Tech and Speeches for Academy Scholars This semester, the Maya Angelou Academy is offering C-Tech a vocational training program, to its scholars. In addition, the school hosted its fifth annual Speech Competition on November 6th. Shakira Hawkins Student Essay Shakira Hawkins "I never thought that I would have the opportunity of going away to experience college life at such a young age..." High School senior and aspiring veterinarian, Shakira Hawkins, was selected to participate in a prestigious six-week pre-college Student Success Story Omar Mobley Omar Mobley refused to give up on his education and today, you can see him on the cranes surrounding the Maya Angelou Learning Center. Read his inspiring story here. Chelsea Kirk CEEAS Teacher of the Year Chelsea Kirk "Ms. Kirk . . . goes above and beyond to make sure her students learn. She pours her heart out every day. In the real world, everyday is not great, but with Ms. Kirk EVERYDAY is a great day. Her presence makes a student believe he can do anything." EFTA00639862 program at Emory University this past summer. Read her experience essay here. - Akeem, student at Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings Launch of YALC Complete Program The Young Adult Learning Center is proud to officially unveil our full-day integrated program-YALC Complete! As the name suggests, this is an opportunity for students to take full advantage of the full spectrum of programming offered here. Student Demographic Data for 2014-2015 Every September, school counselors interview students about their academic and socio-emotional histories. Counselors and teachers use this information to create unique student-centered academic and behavior programs. See data and graphs here. Donate now Season of Giving It takes everyone in our Maya Community, including you, to fill our home with all our students' needs. Please consider a donation or gift this holiday season! Volunteer with us AmeriCorps VISTA Call for Volunteers Lend us a hand! We are looking for homework tutors, residential program mentors, enrichment leaders, and more! Click here to learn more. Serve with AmeriCorps We're looking for four AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers to join us next March. Position descriptions can be found here. Stay Connected with Us nn [dr""Fol "'low non_ us nn Maya Angelou Schools & See Forever Foundation 1436 U SI. NW. Suite 203 Washington D.C.. 20009 EFTA00639863 Forward this email This email was sent to jeevacation@gmail.com by Update Profile/Email Address Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscrtbetm Privacy Policy. yr See Forever Foundation 1436 U Street, NW Ste. 203 Washington DC 20009 EFTA00639864