Wrap Monday

Attention all TAPP elves!

Let's meet Monday Dec. 14th at 11:00 am
to wrap gifts and 2:00 pm we can deliver
the gifts to our ABC family.
We will be in Ms Cruz-Gonzales's office
or GH128.
486-1437 office

Hope to see you all;
Have a great holiday break!

Any Baby Can Fall 09

Any Baby Can
Holiday Gift Giving Program
Teaching Academy Program Peers

TAPP will be delivering gifts to a very special family with a disabled child in need of extra help this holiday season. We will be providing gifts for two small children and small gifts for the mother and father.

This family is in need of blankets, curtains, and dishes. They also need food for their holiday season like turkey, chicken, canned foods, cereal and fresh fruit. HEB Gift cards are greatly appreciated along with holiday treats!

Baby Marvin would like a swing, walker or baby toys like stuffed animals, and musical toys. His sizes in clothes are
as follows; Shirt/Pant size- 3-6 months-Diaper size- 3
Shoe/Sock size- 4 months.

Moises is a very active 2 year old who enjoys running and basketball. He would like educational games, play cars, or balls. His size in clothes are as follows; Shirt/Pant size- 24 months. Underwear size- 2 Diaper size- 6 / Shoe/sock size- 7
The parents of these two boys have not asked for anything for themselves but would appreciate gift cards, personal hygiene supplies, winter hats or gloves.

TAPP needs your help to fulfill a less fortunate family’s needs. Drop off donations at these locations. Thank you!
· English Dept. GH 123
· Reading/Education Dept. MCCH 131
· Dean of Learning Resources FAC 320
· Child Development (on Ashby) CDC 206
· TALC office MLC 712

Bookstore (Loftin Basement)

Donate until December 10, 2009.
Call 210-486-1437 to donate a gift card

Volunteer at SAC Academic Decathalon

SAC host the Texas Academic Decathlon State Finals on February 26-27, 2010. 360 regional competitors will compete for over $100,000 in scholarships. Winners are based on their knowledge of math, language/literature, economics, science, art, and music. In addition, the students will write an essay, give both a prepared and impromptu speech, and be interviewed regarding their high school activities and/or future plans. The Super Quiz topic this year is the French Revolution.

February 26, 2010 - SAC
2:00 pm to 8:45 pm (Dinner provided)
Speech OR Interview Judges

February 27, 2010 - Omni San Antonio (Wurzbach and Interstate 10 West)
8:00 am to 3:15 pm (Lunch Provided)
Testing Monitors

San Antonio College
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Super Quiz Proctors

If you are interested and can volunteer, or you would like additional information, If you know of anyone else who would be interested in volunteering (spouse, adult child, neighbor, etc.), please have them contact as soon as possible.

Rick Hopkins, Contest Coordinator
Texas Academic Decathlon
SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
1300 San Pedro Avenue, MB No. 92
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
210.486-0550
210.486-1560 (fax)

Meeting Wed. Nov. 18th

Come to our TAPP Meeting Wed. Nov. 18th from 1:00-2:00 pm in GH 128.

Let's plan for our Christmas Project!!!

UTSA mariachi-Manuel Posada

Come support our former TAPP member Manuel Posada!

Manuel will be performing with the

UTSA Mariachi group.

The group will be playing on

Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 PM

inside of McAllister

Wedneday Nov. 11th support TAPP

Here's your chance to do something TAPP-worthy!

Go see our display at 'Meet the Majors' 9-12 and

talk to others at the event about being an Education major.

Bring some enthusiasm, or candy to share. (Fiesta Room)

At 1pm meet our author, Diana Lopez and buy her book.

If you're nice she may sign your book or inscribe it

as a gift for someone you know. (VATC 120)

Please tell your teachers and maybe

even say something in front of your class

about this opportunity and honor for TAPP and SAC.

(good leadership/education experience)

See you Wed. (or at 5pm Fri. for soccer at San Ped. park

or Sat. 9-12 for Arbor day at Lincoln park) - Matt

Pumpking Pictures

TAPP hosts author Nov 11 @ 1 pm VATC

See our pumpkin in the glass case by cafeteria (by south doors).

"Confetti Girl" author http://www.dianalopezbooks.com/ coming to SAC. Buy her new book in the basement of student center bookstore. http://www.fheg.follett.com/default.cfm

Follett community projects include the United Way, textbook donations to developing countries in Asia and South America, scholarship for the children of Follett employees and maintaining memberships with higher education associations:
American Association of Community Colleges
National Association of College Auxiliary Services
National Association of College & University Business Officers

Follett campus bookstores have been host to such prominent authors as:
Madeline Albright - Queen Noor - Mo Rocca - Maria Shriver - Amy Tan

Meeting Wed. Nov. 4th

let's plan some FUN at our next meeting, Wed. Nov. 4th from 1-2pm in GH 128

FALL 09 Scholarship

T.A.P.P
Scholarship
$250 Award

The purpose of the TAPP scholarship is to encourage students seeking careers in education and to recognize their commitment and achievements related to this goal. We encourage students to apply for the TAPP scholarship although this award can only be received once.

Scholarship Criteria:
· Planning a future career as an educator in any field.
· Currently enrolled at SAC and plan to enroll next semester at SAC.
· 2.0 minimum GPA.
· Have not already received a college degree.
· Earned 12 or more hours (including developmental classes) at SAC or any other college.

Application Packet:
· Complete application form.
· Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from someone familiar with your community and/or campus service or work experience.


Application packet must be complete and delivered in one package in order to be considered for the scholarship by the DEADLINE
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at noon.

Pick up an application from Mary Anne Bernal in Gonzales Hall 209-B, the English Department in Gonzales Hall 123, or send us an e-mail to tappatsac@gmail.com and we will e-mail you an application.

GPA Results

Hey Everyone!

Here are the GPA survey results.

GPA 2.5 = 33.3%

GPA 3.0 = 25%

No GPA=41.7%

Vote by Saturday Oct. 17

Vote on TAPP scholarship GPA Requirement


Click Here to take survey

or
cast your vote at the bottom of this page.

Before Saturday October 17.

Thank you for your feedback!!!!

SOCCER GAME!!

Attention TAPP members:

We have been challenged by the S.A.E.P Club to play soccer against them! We need a whole lot of people to represent TAPP! Come out Saturday October 17, 2009 at San Pedro Park by the parking lot at 6:30pm. We need all you soccer players out here because this opponent is fierce! Our colors are blue and black! Blue shirts and black shorts! Well have a great time out here guys and well show SAEP who TAPP is! Come out even if its just a short time!

Speaker Series fall 09

Speaker SeriesTAPP invites you to a special presentation by Dr. Ellen Marshall Ph.D. in Educational Human Resource Development, with an emphasis in early childhood education. Listen to her speak about her 25 years at SAC and her teaching journey around the globe. October 28th in the Craft Room on the 2nd floor of the Loftin Student Center from 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. Please RSVP by sending us an e-mail. Refreshments will be served. Here are some links with more information about Dr. Marshall.

http://www.teachersworkshop.com/twshop/spbureau/E-Marshall.html

http://www.accd.edu/SAC/ecs/emarshal/EllenMarshall.htm

http://www.theranger.org/news/free-parenting-workshops-offered-1.1882623

http://www.alamo.edu/sac/pr/newrel9/ecs_grant.htm

October fest

October Fest

TAPP will be selling Sodas Wednesday, October 21 from 8:00 am-2:00pm.

Please send us an e-mail if you can volunteer one hour of your day.

If you can not help out during Octoberfest you can donate a pack of sodas for us

to sell by bringing them to GH 131 B. Thank you for your help!

Meeting Oct 14

TAPP Meeting

Wednesday, October 14

from 1:00 pm-2:00pm in GH 128.

Come over and have some fun with us!

Chalk it UP!

Chalk it UP is Saturday, October 10. TAPP will be attending from 12:30-3:30pm. Please read the volunteer pdf attached to this email and let us know if you want to join us. Free parking for volunteers is available at the St.Mary’s St. Garage at 400 N. St. Mary’s (corner of Travis & St. Mary’s streets). Just one block North of Hotel Valencia. Walk on St Mary's to left (south), then take right (west) to sign in.

(Picture taken from artpace.org)

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=400+N.+St.+Mary%E2%80%99s+san+antonio,+texas&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=400+N+St+Mary

Don’t forget: bring your parking ticket to CIU Headquarters for validation. ALL volunteers will sign a Volunteer Agreement, Waiver, and Release Form. Volunteer check-in is located at CIU Headquarters, Hotel Valencia (150 E. Houston St.).At the end of your shift, please return to CIU Headquartersto turn in your name badge and sign out.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=400+N.+St.+Mary%E2%80%99s+san+antonio,+texas&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=400+N+St+Mary

Leading Ladies

TAPP will be meeting Friday, October 9th at SAC to see “Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwigdirected by Jim Mammarellaat 7:30 p.m. McCreless Hall, Second Floor Theatre (building located on W. Dewey at Belknap)

COST:Free to all SAC and Alamo College students, staff and facultyGeneral Admission $10 Seniors, military and children $5(No one under 5 admitted.)
Bring your friends and send us an e-mail if you are planning to come.

(Picture taken from SAC website)

TAPP Greens Gonzales Hall

As part of the Go Green initiative at SAC, TAPP has responsibility for the first floor of Gonzales Hall. Look for the new toters to arrive in the halls, after the compactor is delivered in two weeks. Next week on the 8th, Josey and I have the opportunity as monitors to tour the Greenstar facility (off 410 east) that will be recycling SAC waste. If anyone needs more info on the program, comment here and I will find an answer. - Matt

Great Education Link

In celebration of Dr. Marshall's visit, here is a portal to many websites for parents, teachers, childcare-workers, and volunteers wanting to improve themselves and their community. The page this post links to is hosted by SAC's Department of Early Childhood Studies, and offers Health, Safety, Family, and Education related information and services. From Matt:

http://www.accd.edu/SAC/ecs/mainpage/links.htm

Meeting Wed. Oct. 7th

TAPP will have a meeting Wednesday, October 7th from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm in GH 128.
Please come with Jack-O-Lantern ideas.
We will be talking about going to "Chalk It Up" on October 10th, October Fest on October 21th, and the Speaker Series on October 28th.
See you Wednesday,
TAPP
ps: If you wish to volunteer for any of the activities, please send us an e-mail. Thank you.

Thank You!!!

TAPP would like to thank all the volunteers who participated in Movie Night and Antojitos.
We all appreciate the time you helped us out.
THANK YOU!!.

Fundraiser Location For Antojitos

We will be located outside of the fence enclosing Chemistry/Geology building. Come help out even if its just a short while!

Teaching Academy Announcement

Hello From Teaching Academy....Just wanted to announce that we have an Office 2007, Intro to Concepts and Techniques, XP Edition available for borrowing. First come, first served.
Have a great weekend!

--Cindy Morton

Great opportunity

Great opportunity, Saturday 26 from 9am-12,

The Winston School of San Antonio hosts free workshop "Walking in the Shoes of a Learning Disabled Child" I enjoyed this hands-on experiment where you become the frustrated student to increase your awareness of reading and language disabilities.

Presented by the Trinity University Psych. Dept.

winston-sa.org

8565 Ewing Halsell Dr. 78229 In the Med Center, off Wurzbach

More Education Links

Here are some additional resources
for Ed. majors from Tarleton University,
which is part of the A&M system.

http://www.tarleton.edu/teachered/studentresources.html

Matthew Mendez
TAPP President

What it Means to be a Teacher

Hello Everyone!

Here is a link with FAQ about teaching, information on certification and financial aid.

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/careers/faqteaching.html

Hope you like it!!

STAR TREK

In conjunction with Student Life
TAPP invites you to watch
STAR TREK
Come join us for pizza and more.
General Public:
$1 admission
or
you can bring one can of food.
Free admission for all
Students.
Bring as many friends as you like.
September 25 @ 7:20 PM in the
Mall area.

Help us raise money for our Semi Annual Scholarship and other TAPP activities by volunteering.

Send us an e-mail if you can volunteer any time from 6:30 pm -10:00 pm

Election Results

TAPP wants to thank all the candidates for participating in this election and for your commitment to TAPP.

We would also want to thank all the members who voted.

And now for the moment you have all been waiting for, here are the results of the election.

President:

• Matthew Mendez 75%
• George Pickering-Seba 25%

Vice President :

• Josey Lopez 100%

Secretary:

• Silvia Jasso 100%

Executive Assistant:

• Rhianna Canedo 100%

Tresurer:

• Jennifer Barrios 75%
• David Guzman 25%

Historian:

• Melanie Myers 62.5 %
• Angi Silva 37.5%

Congratulations and good luck to the new class of TAPP Officers.

--

ONLINE VOTING

Hello Everyone!!

If you were not able to come to the meetings to vote, we are opening online voting.

Please click on the link below to vote for TAPP officers,

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3Kl4MV_2fWbZXCtGzlxgjYXw_3d_3d

Voting will be opened till Saturday September 12 midnight.

Please check our blog for information about the candidates.

Results will be published Sunday September 13.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

SAC is going to show STAR TREK on Friday, September 25.

TAPP is looking for volunteers to help us sell snacks during the movie from 6:30 pm-10:00pm.

(The movie starts at 7:20 pm.)

Send us an e-mail to sign up with the time you can volunteer.

Antojitos Festival

TAPP will be selling sodas at the Antojitos FestivalWednesday, September 30 from 8:00 am-2:00 pm.

If you can help for one hour, we would really appreciate it!

Please let us know what shift you can volunteer for by emailing us.

(We specially need help to set up the tent from 8-9am and to take down the tent from 1-2pm)

THANK YOU ALL for your participation,

Education Transfer

The university of the Incarnate Word is having a Visit with Faculty from the education department.
Wednesday, Sept 23 at 6:30 pm in Gorman Business and Education Center room 119.

Please RSVP at (210) 805-1247

for more information visit UIW website.

---
Matt

GO GREEN Reminder

Sign up for GO GREEN today!!!

Send us a quick e-mail to tappatsac@gmail.com.

For more information read description on Thursday, Sept 3 post.

Today's Nominees for TAPP Officers

• My name is Melanie Myers, and I would like to nominate myself for the office of Historian in the Teaching Academy Program Peers (T.A.P.P.). I love attending events and club activities, and I'm rarely without a camera, so I think that I would excel in this office. I am working towards my Associates degree at SAC, and I plan on transferring to UIW once I have finished, so that I can continue on and become an English teacher for High School students.
• Hello fellow TAPP members, my name is Rhiannon Canedo and I am running for Executive Assistance. I have been coming to SAC for.... a while. I plan on transferring to the University of Incarnate Word by summer 2010, where I will achieve my goal in recieving a BA in education for early and secondary education. I would also like to get certified in special education. My long term goal is to continue my education and get my masters and then a Ph.D so that I may become a professor in music. Hope to see everybody at the next meeting. Good Luck to all the nominees.
  
• My name is Jennifer Barrios, I've been attending San Antonio College since August 2006 and will be graduating this December with an Associates of Arts in Teaching. I'm originally from Brownsville, Texas and moved to San Antonio in the fall of '05. I am interested in either being an English or Chemistry teacher. It sounds like one extreme to another, but I am very interested in both studies and feel I can be a successful teacher in either discipline. I'm interested in running for Treasurer because I feel that I am a very responsible person, especially when keeping within a budget. I am conscious when handling financial affairs, and I feel I can be of great help for the organization.

Today's Nominees for TAPP Officers

• My name is Matthew Mendez, an Ed. major (4-8 math specialist) and I'm running for the office of TAPP club president for the 2009-2010 school year. I have been an active member this year, attending meetings, posting on the blog, assisting with fundraisers, visiting conferences and sharing info with my classmates and ACCD peers. I hope this next year will be exciting, and I look forward to the following semesters. I will do all I can to help TAPP grow, motivate and inform members of opportunities and benefits to help them reach their educational goals.

• My name is George Pickering-Seba. I am writing you this letter in order to nominate myself for the office of presidency. I am a sophomore at San Antonio College with 61 hours completed. I have a 3.337 grade point average and am dedicated to greatly improving that average and myself. I would like to become the president of TAPP because I would enjoy the challenges that the position demands. I am an individual that constantly seeks to challenge myself; I abhor boring activities or doing things that are not stimulating. For example, I have played the violin since I was in the sixth grade. This musical instrument requires much practice and never fails to entertain me. Finally, my pursuit of a college degree is further evidence of my desire to better myself. I have aspirations of obtaining a career and earning more money, all of which will be made possible through my dedicated scholastic efforts. Thank you for your time and consideration of my nomination for presidency.

• Hello Fellow Tapp Members! It's me Josey (TAPP historian Spring 09) , and I am really looking forward to another year with all of you! I am excited to see what my position for TAPP will be this coming year, as well as the club itself. I would like to start by nominating myself for TAPP Vice President, I feel that because last year was my first year with the club I would feel more comfortable taking a smaller role than jumping to President. My goals and participation for the club would not be any different because I will still try to give my best efforts into any events TAPP has going on. I love being a part of TAPP and enjoy the time spent being involved and surrounded by peers I can relate with. My interest in working with children in the future help keep me motivated to be productive and make my college experience the best I can. Along with my education goals, I have a wonderful family that give me great support with everything I do for school and will love to support me in any way. As Vice President I will promise to take full position when needed and will gladly give my best efforts, support, and help whenever possible. I look forward to seeing all of you and the upcoming year for our TAPP program!! Thank you!!

• My name is Silvia Jasso and I would like to apply for the Secretary position for the Teaching Academy Program Peers (T.A.P.P). Let me tell you a little bit about myself and my abilities. I'm am currently a clerk with the San Antonio Education Partnership Department. I am very good at organizing things and filing them accuratly. I have excellent communication skills and although I have never been in a leading position, it has been one of my passions since my high school days. I am currently working toward my Associate of Arts in Teaching and I hope to transfer to U.T.S.A to finish my Batchelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in English as a Second Language (E.S.L).

GO GREEN

(picture taken by: Luis Fernando Noriega)

Our group has been asked to join in with other student organizations as San Antonio College GOES GREEN.

GO GREEN is a campus-wide effort to make SAC part of the effort to improve our world, so it fits well with our mission as future teachers!
It's also a great opportunity if you are looking for service hours for class or scholarships. We need a volunteer to serve as TAPP's GoGreen officer.
This member would help coordinate the recycling effort for ONE building on our campus, by setting up a schedule for members to take turns wheeling the toters to the curb for pick-up.
The GoGreen officer will get a t-shirt and be invited for a tour of SAC's new recycling facilities.

If you would like to volunteer, please send us an email, also telling us which building you would like to request. Consider a building that other education majors would be likely to be in.

Please reply by Tuesday, September 8, so we can recognize you at the TAPP meetings next week.

TAPP Elections FALL 09

Hello Everyone!!

Nominations are open for leadership positions in TAPP for the coming school year. Consider running for President, Vice-President, Executive Assistant (2), Secretary, Treasurer, or Historian.

Officers make connections across campus, plan events, and decide the direction of the organization. As an officer you will get plenty of support from your sponsors in helping you reach your goals. Get a head start on developing the leadership skills you will need as an educator--GET INVOLVED!

Please email us tappatsac@gmail.com to nominate yourself or someone else and incluide a small description about yourself and why you want to run for office by Tuesday September 8 before 11 AM.

Voting will run from Wednesday Sept. 9 at 1pm and Thrusday Sept. 10 at 12:15 pm at our meeting.

Election results will be annouced Sept. 10 after the meeting.

Please answer our survey by clicking on the link below or copy and paste the link on your internet browser
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UvwTgzLu6clAHfe6Z_2fwukA_3d_3d

This survey has a question on meeting times that will be more convenient for you.
Thank you for your participation,

TAPP

Urgent Announcement

Hello Everyone and welcome to the FALL semester at SAC.

We want to invite you to a TAPP Meeting, this Wednesday ( Sept. 2) in Gonzales Hall Room 128 at 1:00 PM.

We will be talking about projects and activites for this semester. Come Join Us!!!

We are always happy to hear your suggestions and we welcome anyone that wants to participate.

Please feel free to contact us by e-mail or contact one of our sponsors.

We look forward to meeting you, TAPP ps: Look for us on Facebook!!!

Some Inspiration

July is here! Wow! It's hard to believe, right? Well, for those
of you who are taking summer classes, working, or relaxing, here's
a link to a motivational speaker from Dallas I.S.D. It's on youtube
and in case the link doesn't work just search for DISD Student Speaker.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfqzUD1t_A
I really enjoyed it. This young speaker reminded me of the reason
why I want to become a teacher. Let's not forget. Keep on going!
I hope to see you all in the fall.

Teresa Rodriguez
TAPP '08-'09 President

Summer Daze?

Ahh, summertime - or should I say AAAAHH- it's summer?!
These days have a way of taking us back to when we
were younger and lived carefree lives. As you spend your
summer either at home, work, or even school, remember
those carefree days: running barefoot in the sand, drinking
lemonade, laying back and making out cloud pictures, etc.
It's okay to take time out for yourself and unwind. Enjoy your
summer!

Teresa
TAPP

Pictures!!!!

Hello Everyone!

Come Thursday May 14 at Noon in GH 128 and help us out with your ideas to put together our srapbook.

Let's have some fun looking at pictues.

Hope to see you there,

TAPP

Good Luck

picture form 4to40.com

Congradulations, Department of Early Childhood Studies

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) granted accreditation to SAC’s Early Childhood Studies degree program (the first in Texas). Early Childhood assistant professor Sandra Enders said the department worked nearly two years elevating the program to the rigorous NAEYC standards, by creating rubrics for assignments and changing the department’s leadership model to a shared one. Co-chairs of the department are Ellen Marshall, Ph.D., and Ana DeHoyos-O’Connor.

NAEYC (est. 1926) is the world's largest organization concerned with education and development services for children from birth through age 8, has nearly 100,000 members. The SAC Early Childhood Center, an on-site educational lab facility for the Department of Early Childhood Studies, is also accredited by NAEYC.

For more visit or call: 486-0500 www.accd.edu/sac/ecs

Check out their 'Useful Links'

-Matthew

Don't spread the swine flu.

What you can do to stay healthy from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm.

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) advises normal precautions to prevent any further spread of this virus. These include consistent hand washing with soap and warm water, coughing or sneezing into tissue instead of your hands, and staying at home if you or your children are ill with flu-like symptoms. For additional information, call the SAMHD hotline at (888) 777-5320 or visit the website at http://www.sanantonio.gov/health/SwineFlu.html.

See the Texas Department of State Health Services' website (www.dshs.state.tx.us) personal and family protection against Swine Flu, under Top Stories.

Help everyone stay healthy-
Matthew

TAPP year-end get-together & presentation

TAPP End of Semester Celebration
Teaching Academy Program Peers

Tuesday, April 28
1:30-2:30 PM

Craft Room (Above Cafeteria)
Recognizing TAPP members, officers, & scholarship recipient

Come hear former TAPP leaders,

now attending UTSA, TX A&M San Antonio, and St. Mary’s

RSVP by April 27, noon

e-mail to: tappatsac@gmail.com or call: 486-1437

Refreshments will be served.

-Matthew

Happy Earth Day!!

Happy Earth Day!!

Free Presentation On Developmental Differences Thur.16

“Diagnosis & Developmental Milestones”

with Lindy Banks, M.D., UTHSC-SA Dept. of Psychiatry
Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:00 pm

This presentation will discuss how psychiatric diagnosis and mental illness differ from normal developmental milestones and behavior.


The Winston School is located in the Medical Center on Ewing Halsell,
between Hamilton Wolfe and Wurzbach. http://www.winston-sa.org/

Childcare is available. Please RSVP in advance to make arrangements.
- Matthew

TAPP Article in The Ranger

Hello Everyone!

Click on the link to check out the article about TAPP that was published in The Ranger (Friday, April 2)
Ranger Article

Congradulations to everyone in the article!
Pick up a paper copy today, to see the photo.
-Matthew

5$ Hockey at 7pm this Saturday 4/4/09

Present your student or employee Alamo Colleges ID to purchase your tickets at the box office. The Rampage recognize that America’s future depends on teachers, and acknowledge that the exceptional teachers in Bexar County are creating our educated workforce of tomorrow. This season marks the seventh year of the Rampage Teacher of the Game program where 40 teachers are recognized and honored at each home game. For other information, call the Rampage office at 210-444-5554.

What is hockey ?

TAPP News and Events for April

Congratulations to the $250 Spring '09 TAPP scholarship winner, Maria L. Martinez a future math teacher. Thanks to everyone who expressed an interest in the scholarship and to the committee members, Professor Bill Shute, Professor Cecilia Gabrillo, and TAPP member Anne-Marie Ratcliff. Keep an eye out for the scholarship application in Fall '09.

Wed. April 8, Meeting 1-2pm, Fiesta Room.

Wed. April 15, FunFest, 9am-2pm Mall Area, soda selling volunteers needed.

Wed. April 22, Student Life (OSL) Banquet, 6 pm Fiesta Room. 10 members that wish to attend RSVP by April 15.

Tue. April 28, End of Semester Club Recognition, 1:30. Discuss plans and ideas for a speaker at meeting on 8th.

-Matthew

Health Fest Wednesday 1 April

Teachers need to be healthy role models and address the needs of kinesthetic learners.

SAC Event: Health Fest sponsored by kinesiology and dance department from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Candler. Call 486-1023.

Free health screenings, info, drawings for prizes every 30 minutes, and much more in the gym - see you there - I'll be measuring BMI.

Open gym & pool hours

Synergy Studio Final Friday African Dance.
Click here for directions and info
Friday, April 24th
5:00 pm
Free!

-Matthew

Survey Results Here

Technology in the Classroom

27% Have used blogs
66% Have not

12% Use Podcasts
72% Do not

42% Have seen YouTube videos
53% Have not

24% Use their laptop in class
62% Do not

Describe use of online notes & power point

20% Good review
10% Use when absent
25% Increase clarification
24% Convenient
15% Increase focus on subject

Increasing Student Interest

Online support from textbook

28% Use it
58% Do not

Group Collaboration

50% Like
28% Do not
12% Sometimes

Service Learning

28% Have done a Try-Out project
49% Have not

Friday - Free Lunch - March 27

12-1 Loftin, Fiesta Room. Get the chance to ask SAC President Zeigler questions concerning classes and the college while enjoying free music, drinks and pizza slices while they last.

-Matthew

Links for Teachers

Here's some resourses from Tarleton State University.
They're part of Texas A&M.
WEBLINK

TAAP meet Wed 4th at 1pm

Hello everybody,

The meeting is Wednesday,
March 4th at 1-2 pm in the Fiesta Room.
in the Loftin Student Center.
See you there...

-Matthew

Rodeo Round Up MAP

Hello Everyone!

Our TAPP Booth will be located in the RED square on the map.

Come and have some fun with us!

Wednesday, February 18.

Bring all your thirsty friends to buy some sodas

or water from TAPP. Yey!

See you then!

-Ana

Happy Valentines Day

Writing Across the Cirriculum Conference SAT

Feb 7th, * this Saturday*
Free conference on "Writing and Learning Across the Curriculum,"
@ UTSA downtown campus 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Registration is required - Do so on your own before Friday.
It will held in the Frio Street Bldg. room 1.406Registration info is at http://www.sanantoniowritingproject.org/

--From Matthew

Help with fundraiser - Rodeo day booth

Feb. 18th (in 2 weeks) Wednesday:
Rodeo Roundup 8 am - 2 pm
TAPP will be selling sodas,
Donations of can-packs accepted @ 131 B - Gonzales Hall
Volunteers still needed - sign up for an hour or more.

--From Matthew

Help Judge Academic Decathlon at SAC

Feb. 27 & 28 (Fri. 2:30-8:40) & (Sat. 2:30 - 5:30) Super Quiz
SAC hosts High School Academic Decathlon State Finals
Volunteer judges/proctors needed - training is provided.
Dinner will be provided Friday.
At another location on Saturday (8 am - 3:15 pm)
Omni Hotel (Wurzbach & I -10 freeway) hosts
Lunch is provided for these test proctors.
Sign up/questions:
mbernal@mail.accd.edu
rhopkins@mail.accd.edu
210-733-2296 "Please mention you're with TAAP"

--From Matthew

Teaching Conference in March

March 27 - 28
San Antonio's Texas A&M campus (near Palo Alto - ACCD)
Southwest Teaching and Learning Conference
http://swtlc.memberlodge.org/
Check comments for more info.

--From Matthew

TALC at SAC has new URL

* Remember TAAP scholarship deadline is March 5th

TALC has a new URL - http://www.accd.edu/sac/acad_dev/talc/
M - THUR. 8 - 5:30 room 712 MLC
210-486-0219 Teaching Academy Learning Communities
They have many opportunities and resources available !

-From Matthew

Symposium Sat. is $30 for students

Attention everyone: luckily I called to get more info. The conference Saturdayat the Winston School has a charge that is significant, $30, but I'm still looking for ways to reduce it. I plan on sharing what I learn at the symposium at an upcoming meeting and put something here for you all who could not attend.

TAPP Scholarship Spring 09

T.A.P.P. Scholarship
The purpose of the TAPP scholarship is to encourage students seeking careers as teachers and to recognize their commitment and achievements related to this goal. We encourage students to apply for the TAPP scholarship although this award can only be received once.Scholarship

Criteria
Planning a future career as a teacher.
Currently enrolled at SAC and plan to enroll next semester at SAC.
Have not already received a college degree.
Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Earned 12 or more hours in college.
Must be working on first degree.

Application Packet:
Application form.
Two letters of recommendation: one froma teacher and one from someone familiar with your community and/or campus service or work experience.
Typed essay explaining why you have chosen to become a teacher.
The Application packet must be complete and delivered in one package in order to be considered for the scholarship bye the
DEADLINE March 5, 2009
Pick up an application from Mary Anne Bernal in Gonzales Hall 209-B, or send us an e-mail to: tappatsac@gmail.com and we will send you the attachment.

19th Annual Learning Disabilities Symposium

"Self-Advocacy Instruction: Helping Students Transition & Navigate Their Futures"

Featuring:

Dr. Anthony K. Van Reusen, Ph.D.

Jan. 31, 2009

For more information go to this website:

http://www.winston-sa.org/

Spring 09

TAPP is holding a meeting on Wednesday Jan 21st at 11:00 AM in the Craft Room on the second floor of the Loftin Student Center (Cafeteria).

We hope you have time to stop by, hear about our projects for this semester, and more.
We hope to see you there.

THANK YOU ALL! & Happy New Year

Many thanks to everyone who contributed

in one way or another to our Project ABC

Christmas Family. It was great! We were able

to not only give this single parent family with

food and gifts, but we provided the special needs

child with a bike. All thanks to everyone!

They had a wonderful Christmas and were extremely

grateful for everything.

Have a Happy New Year! See you all in a few weeks!