Upward Bound

Give Kids a Smile Day

For an appointment, contact Lois Gissal, Health Assistant, at 789-7700 ext. 7718 ASAP! (before Monday, December 14, 2009). OPEN TO FIRST 100 APPLICANTS ONLY!!!!

The La Crosse District Dental Society will be providing a day of free dental care for children in the La Crosse School District if children are:
* First-time participants in the Give Kids a Smile Program
* School aged (5 to 17 years old)
* Eligible for free/reduced school lunch
* Not receiving regular dental care

Screening date will be January 8, 2010 FROM 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Screening includes a free examination and x-rays with a follow-up dental appointment.

On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Viterbo University will host its annual "Exploring Science through Forensics" Day for sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in science.

This is a full day of science, teamwork, sleuthing and fun! Participants will be put into teams, introduced to a case, given evidence and information and set loose in the Viterbo labs with the assistance of Viterbo University science professionals, to find out "who done it!"

You may get fingerprints and DNA or mystery particles and fingernails.

Teams will decide on a suspect and then prepare and present a PowerPoint presentation to the group. Top teams will win prizes ranging from cool college gear to scholarships!

This event is open to sophomores and juniors (and seniors who have applied or will apply to Viterbo). THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 15!!!

APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.viterbo.edu/secure.aspx?ekfrm=50584 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF INTERESTED!

Students who meet the criteria will be admitted on a rolling basis. Students who do not meet the criteria will be admitted in December if space allows:

* Interest in a career in science, medical-related field, or field related to forensics (forensics, criminal justice, history for example)
* Year in school (sophomore minimum, junior or senior preferred) Note: If a senior, preference will be given to Viterbo applicants
* Ability to attend the entire day
* High school GPA above 3.0
* Diversity of high schools represented (we will strive to include students from different high schools in the region)

Applicants will be notified of their admittance to the program on a rolling basis (note: we will likely not be able to accept all applicants based on high demand for this program).

Students selected for the program will be required to:
* Sign a waiver form (if under 18, a parent or guardian must sign).
* Arrange transportation to the event (lunch and all materials will be provided free of charge).
* Obtain permission from teachers and guardians to miss school for this event.

The UW-Platteville trip is full. There is still space on the UW-Milwaukee Open House trip. You must get your parent permission form to UB before the trip. (The deadline for this was October 3!)

UB students will have more chances to sample some of the great theater and music our area has to offer:

* Friday, November 13 - FROZEN - 7:30 p.m. at UW-L Frederick Theater, Morris Hall (16th & State)

Sign up form for this event will start circulating on Monday, October 19 with sign up deadline Friday, October 30. Rides will leave Sparta Country Kitchen, 741 Avon Road, at 6:30 p.m. and return there at about 10:30 p.m.

"Angry, humane and compassionate, FROZEN is an extraordinary play that entwines the lives of a murderer, the mother of one of his victims and his psychologist to explore our capacity for forgiveness, remorse and change after an act that would seem to rule them out entirely."

* [Saturday, November 14 Career Day - NOT optional - info mailed soon!]

* Sunday, November 15 - SOUND OF MUSIC - 2:00 p.m. at SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL (506 N. Black River Street) Loosely based on A TRUE STORY!

Sign up form for this event will start circulating on Monday, October 19 with sign up deadline Thursday, November 5. Rides will leave UW-L Cowley Hall lot at 1:00 p.m. and return at about 5:15 p.m.

* Saturday, December 12 - A CHRISTMAS CAROL (the musical) - 7:30 p.m. at Toland Theater, Center for the Arts, UW-L (16th and Vine Streets)

Sign up form for this event will start circulating on Monday, November 9 with sign up deadline Monday, November 30. Rides will leave Sparta Country Kitchen, 741 Avon Road, at 6:30 p.m. and return there at about 10:30 p.m.

"A Holiday Classic! On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge learns his stinginess and uncaring attitude could doom him to walk the earth as a spitit wearing a heavy chain of his own creation. But visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come show Scrooge how to change his future."

College visit sign ups are now closed. If you had your PARENT PERMISSION in by the extended deadline (October 9), you are on the list. If not, you will be on a waiting list.

More info will be posted Wednesday, October 14 at the UB website.

FLU:
* Fever - sudden onset, 102-104 degrees, lasts 3 to 4 days
* Headache - usually
* Aches and pains - usually
* Fatigue - extreme fatigue and weakness lasts 3 to 4 weeks
* Exhaustion - usually
* Runny nose - sometimes
* Sneezing - sometimes
* Coughing - usually, can become severe
* Sore throat - sometimes

COLD:
* Fever - not usually
* Headache - not usually
* Aches and pains - slight
* Fatigue - mild fatigue and weakness
* Exhaustion - no
* Runny nose - usually
* Sneezing - usually
* Coughing - mild to moderate
* Sore throat - usually

Read more at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm

Ben is on the move! Here's his fall 2009 advising schedule. Remember, UB students are required to meet with a UB advisor at least twice per month in order to earn stipends!

LOGAN - in Commons or Career Center
Thursdays during school
Oct. 15 & 22; Nov. 5, 12, & 19; Dec. 3, 10, & 17

CENTRAL - in Commons
Tuesdays during school
Oct. 13, 20, & 27; Nov. 3, 10, & 17; Dec. 1, 8, & 15

ONALASKA - in Commons
Fridays during lunch
Oct. 16 & 23; Nov. 6, 13, & 20; Dec. 4, 11, & 18

***Ben will also attend La Crosse Thursday night tutoring on Oct. 22, Nov. 12, and Dec. 3***

SPARTA
Wednesdays at tutoring
Oct. 1; Nov. 4 & 18; Dec. 9

TOMAH
Wednesdays at tutoring
Oct. 14 & 28; Nov. 11, Dec. 2

BLACK RIVER FALLS
Wednesdays at tutoring
Oct. 14 & 28; Nov. 11; Dec. 2

HOLMEN
Mondays at tutoring, and Thursdays at optional tutoring as needed.

Tomorrow, we'll mail info about the coming academic year at UB. Summer students will get summer letters, lists and an evaluation to mail back. Everyone will get a calendar, first semester and optional events survey and info about our first event of the school year on September 5 - our annual Welcome/Welcome Back picnic. Most info is available right now at our web site! College visit info will be distributed in early September - we're still working on a couple of great opportunities!

Questions? Email or call us (608 785-8539).

Oh, and the African American Cultural Alliance is hosting a Back to School Jam on August 29 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. for all middle and high school students FREE admission and FREE refreshments. It will be at CrossFire, 422 Main Street. For more inf: 608 792-3597.