OWL OBSERVER
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OWL OBSERVER
February, 2020 The Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth EDITION 6
Academy Announcements Feb. 14 – Game Day SRAC 1090 12:30 – 3:30 Feb. 17 – Open House Prillaman Hall Indoor Plaza – 3pm to 5pm Feb. 18 – 19 – STEM Job Fair Marietta Campus Feb. 21 - Movie Day: Prillaman Hall HS 4000 Feb. 27 – IPSE Advocacy Day at the Gold Dome (Rescheduled from 2/6) Feb. 29 – SLS Student Leadership Conference
GVRA Information There have been changes with GVRA regarding structure, personnel and funding distribution. Since we are not a part of the GVRA organization, we don’t have information related to the release of funds or processing of benefits. We suggest reaching out to the regional director at your local office, or the Canton office, for more information. Atlanta: 404-561-4643
College Park: 770-909-2810
Norcross: 770-209-3113 Canton: 770-720-3570
Check out our new calendar on the AILSG Website. You can keep up with all our Academy events and important upcoming dates. https://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/acad emy/index.php
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Internships Students begin working at internship sites the second semester of year 1 of ASCE. First year students work 6 hours per week, second year students work 10 hours per week. ALCD third- and fourth-year students work 15 hours per week. We are fortunate to have many on campus partnerships that allow our students to obtain gainful employment skills during their time in the Academy. We have students working in many departments on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, and at a few off-site locations. Career training and preparation is an important part of our program and we are continually trying to expand those opportunities for our students.
Mark Cole working at the Student Recreation Center
Night to Shine Our own Luke Cardon (left) was interviewed by Fox 5 Atlanta at the annual Night to Shine Event held at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw. Night to Shine is extraordinary prom event launched in 2014 by the Tim Tebow Foundation for teens and adults with special needs. Check out Luke with the following link: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/h undreds-danced-the-night-away-attim-tebows-night-to-shine
Admissions Underway for 2020 – 2021 We welcomed several groups of students to campus to take part in our annual Admissions College Day for students seeking enrollement for the ASCE program next fall. As part of the process, they attended one of our Academy classes with current first year students, participated in team building activities, lunch in the Commons followed by an interview with the Admissions Committee. You can find admissions criteria and deadline dates on our website https://wellstarcollege.kennesaw.edu/academy/index. php
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Hot off the presses! GCDD's newest issue of Making A Difference is here and it's all about legislative advocacy (notice we made the front page from last year’s trip to the Gold Dome)! This issue has GCDD's legislative preview, what you need to know about Gracie's Law and so much more! Read it here: https://bit.ly/2NdE2Js
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Word Search The first three students to successfully complete the word search will receive a prize!