Poly AVID Alum in the newspaper!

Angel Araiza, Poly AVID class of 2008, was featured in an article in the Press Enterprise on Thursday, September 10th. Good luck in your sophomore year at Princeton, Angel!

http://www.pe.com/localnews/riverside/stories/PE_News_Local_E_wangel10.4679feb.html

SAT Registration

The deadline for on-time registration for the October 10th SAT has been extended to September 23rd due to complications with sending fee waivers. ALL SENIORS must take an SAT or ACT test this fall, preferably both! Fee waivers are available for one of each test, so students should take advantage of the opportunity. Tests taken by seniors after the December test date will likely not be counted by any California State Universities (CSU) or University of California (UC) schools.

Book Drive

Poly's AVID program has partnered with the Junior League of Riverside in a book drive to benefit the libraries at local Head Start Preschools and elementary schools. Poly AVID students are soliciting donations of new and gently used children's books for grades pre-K through 6 until September 21. Books can be delivered to Ms. Cunningham's classroom or left in the front office with a message to deliver them to Ms. Cunningham. Our goal is to collect at least 300 books from students and staff.

This is just the first of many anticipated community service projects and opportunities planned for AVID this year. More information will be posted as new projects are announced.

Do you have any ideas for...

We need suggestions, tips, or ideas for fundraising! We were, like all other programs, affected by the most recent budget cuts, so it's time to get creative. If you know of a business or individual who might like to offer financial or in kind support for AVID, particularly so we can take the students on college field trips, please contact the AVID Coordinator, Ms. Cunningham, through the school website or send an e-mail to polyavid@gmail.com. If you have any suggestions for other fundraisers that do not require a large cash outlay upfront, we'd love to hear about those too. If you are a parent or AVID alumni who is willing to assist with outside fundraisers or an AVID booster club, please let us know.