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!!.