Any Baby Can

Dear TAPP members, As is our tradition, TAPP has adopted a family with a disabled child for Christmas. If you’d like to donate anything, please drop it off in one of the boxes mentioned below. The little boy, a 6th grader, wears size 16 shirts and size 14 pants. His toy preferences are below. The mom didn’t ask for anything for herself, but we are sure she would enjoy any small personal items to make her life a little nicer. If you would like to help with the present wrapping or delivering the gifts, please join us to celebrate the season and the end of a good semester! We’ll wrap presents on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 10, and we’ll meet for lunch before the delivery on Saturday, Dec. 11. Look for an email on the times and meeting places for both events. Good luck on your finals and hope to see you soon.



Holiday Gift Giving Program

Teaching Academy Program Peers

The Teaching Academy Program Peers student organization 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 one child and small gifts for the mother.



We will be receiving donations until December 9, 2010.

Drop off donations at these locations:

Thank you!

-TALC office (Teaching Academy Learning Communities)-NTC 324

-Child Development-ECS 205 (Early Child Development Center on Ashby)

-Math-MCCH 221D

-Kinesiology/PE-CPEC 131B

-Evenings/weekend/Distance Education- FAC 230

-Learning resources -FAC 316

-Reading/Education- MCCH 136B

-English- GH 127



The child is a 6th grader who enjoys Bionicles, Legos, and anything having to do with building.

He also enjoys Star Wars, video games, and army-related toys.

The mother has not asked for anything for herself but would appreciate gift cards, personal hygiene, kitchen and bathroom supplies.



If you would like to donate a gift card please contact Josey Lopez (Vice-President) at joseylopez7@gmail.com

so that we can make arrangements to pick the card up for a safe delivery to the family.

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TAPP OFFICERS

TAPP SPONSORS

Meeting

TAPP will be having a member meeting
Tuesday Nov. 16 at 12:15 in GH 128.
Hope to see you there

Special Thanks

 Special Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Coleman, Aidee and her sister Vanessa, and Ms. Bernal for selling candy, pickles and drinks at the Twilight showing on Friday. 

We had a small crowd (due to the weather?), but we cleared $51.00, bringing our semester total to $350 raised this fall from all the fundraisers for our scholarship and organization events. 

Thanks to everyone who has volunteered this semester. 

 Don’t forget that the deadline for applying for the Fall ’10 TAPP Scholarship is this Wednesday, October 27^th, at noon.  It’s not too late to turn in your application! 

San Antonio Writing Project

This Week's Events

• TAPP Meeting : Tuesday Oct. 19 from 12:15pm - 1:15pm in GH 128
• October Fest: Wed. Oct 20 from 8:30 am-2:00 pm in the Mall area selling sports drinks
• Movie Night: Twilight Fri. Oct 22 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm selling candy

October Events

Hello Everyone!!!

• Lunch  and Learn: Tuesday Oct. 5 at 12:15 in GH 128. Guest Speaker Sophie Caldera-Castañeda and Cythia Morton will be talking about all the opportunities for SAC education majors. They will also discuss Education degrees, certifications, transfers and more. Pizza will be available, so please RSVP by Monday Oct. 4. 
• Meet your Major: Wed. Oct 6 from 9:00-12:00 in the Fiesta Room. We need volunteers to help us promote education. Please sign up for an hour shift.

Volunteer activities during the fall semester to celebrate SAC's 85th Anniversary:

• Heaven for Hope: Friday Oct. 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. This activity includes preparing, serving, cleaning up and greeting residents. 
• Habitat for Humanity: Saturday Oct. 16 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The Food Bank will provide the lunch. 

Please send us an e-mail and sign up by Mon. Oct 4 if you are interested. We need to know who is volunteering to fill out appropriate volunteer forms and to coordinate each event. Thanks!!

Remember to sign the Sign Up sheets at each event with the hours you volunteered. 

TAPP will have a special prize at the end of the semester for TAPP members who volunteered more hours during the semester.  

We'll be posting more information about our TAPP volunteer incentive soon.

TAPP Scholarship deadline: Wed. Oct 27 at noon. I'll be happy to send you an application via e-mail. For information on criteria, visit the blog. 

If you have any questions, feel free to send us an e-mail.

Thanks for all your help and participation, 

Ana

FALL 10 TAPP Scholarship

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.

· 2.5 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.

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

For more information visit www.tappatsac.blogspot.com

Antojitos

Antojitos is Wed. Sept 22 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. TAPP will be selling sodas. Please send us an e-mail with the time you are available to help us out.  The money that is raised on these events is used for the TAPP Scholarship that is awarded to a student every semester, TAPP Speaker series every semester, TAPP off campus activities, and more. 

FALL 2010 Officer Update

Hello Everyone!!!

We still have 2 officer positions open:

• Secretary
• Historian 

If you would like to serve in any of these positions, please send us an e-mail ASAP. 

The following positions have been filled. 

• Matthew Mendez - President. 

Matt was elected TAPP President last year. 

• Josey Lopez-Vice President.

Josey was elected Treasurer 08 and Vice President last year. 

• Linda Espino - Exectutive Assistant.

My name is Linda Espino and I wish to run for the executive assistant position.

I am 19 yrs old and this is my 3rd semester at SAC. I graduated from Fox Tech H.S. in 09.

I'm also currently enrolled in the Student leadership institute at SAC. I have good academic standing.

One of my goals is to become an ESL teacher for middle schoolers because I was an ESL student once.

This is my first year as a club member of TAPP and I am very excited about getting involved. I know that I will do my best as a member, and I really hope that I could participate as an officer.

Thank you and good day.

 

• Aidee Davila - Treasurer.

I would love to be part of your TAPP officers. I would like to be your treasure. I'm a very dependable person and love team work. I love to make initiatives and know new people. I have some leadership experience, In High School I was the Spanish Honor Society President and Spanish Club Treasurer also I was an active member of the Student Council and The National Honor Society. If you give me this opportunity I would not disappoint you ever and I will work really hard to make TAPP more stronger than it already is.

Sincerely:

Aidee Davila

Student Leadership Forum

Come join us for Our Student Leadership Forum
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location : Loftin Student Center - Craft Room.  
This event is Free and Open to all students

Invitation

Dear TAPP Students,

SAC's Office of Student Life is offering a training series for students interested in developing as leaders--as a future teacher, that's you!  They will hold a several sessions on how to run a meeting, come up with icebreakers, plan an event, and much more.  These helpful sessions are free and they start this Tuesday, September 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Loftin Student Center 2nd floor "Craft Room."  All the sessions will be from 1 to 3 on either a Tuesday or Thursday in September and October.  If you would like to attend, you need to contact Tyler Archer at 210-486-0125. I encourage you to take advantage of these sessions, especially if you have decided to get more involved in campus life this year. If you attend ALL the sessions, you'll receive a Student Leadership Certificate for your portfolio.

-Miss Bernal

Nominations

Hey Existing and Potential TAAP Members-

 As you all know the start of fall 2010 has already kicked in, and so we are looking foward to hearing from yall about fulfilling the officer positions for TAPP. Were looking for members to write 5-10 sentences stating your personal, academic, and TAPP goals as nomination for your interest in holding an officer's position.

Teaching Academy Program Peers

Officer Position’s duty List

President

-Attend meetings and activities

-Help set annual goals for the group

-Arrange meetings and activities and prepare meeting agendas

-Conduct meetings

-Appoint and release committee chairs

-Ensure that TAAP is represented at campus or community events as needed

Vice President

-Assume the duties of the President when the latter requests or is absent

-Confirm rooms for meetings and locations for activities

-Ensure that meetings and activities are publicized

Treasurer

-Help advisors maintain and monitor financial records

-prepare the annual financial report

-Make deposits and withdrawals on behalf of the organization

Secretary

-Record minutes of all meetings

-Maintain membership records

-Handle external correspondence (emails, announcements, etc)

-Keep members informed of group activities

-prepare the annual report with the President

Executive Assistant

-Assist the President and Vice-President in their duties as needed

If for any reason you cannot fulfill your position as an officer, please let us know so we can make arrangements for the status of that officer, Thank you!

Also, TAPP held two meetings this week in order to understand our members schedule. Our meetings were held in the student Loftin Center on Wednesday and Thursday from 1215-115, so please specify in your nomination which days work best so we come up with a set meeting schedule. 

Lastly, another reminder to yall about enjoying our next fundraiser event which will be the Antojitos Festival on September 22nd from 9-2. Were hoping members can volunteer anytime between those hours to keep our booth open for the festival. TAPP will be selling cokes, water, and sport drinks, so if for any reason you cant help with the event then helping with donations of these items would be a HUGE help, as well! Donations can be delivered to any of our sponsers' office located in the Gonzales Hall. Ms. Bernal, GH 209B, Ms. Coleman, GH 223C, and Ms. Gonzales, GH 131B. 

Due to deadline expectations were hoping to hear from yall about nominations as soon as possible, Monday even Tuesday if possible.  Were looking forward to hearing from yall and getting this year started, Thank you!

The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life.

                                                                                                   Plato

1st TAPP Meeting

TAPP members: If you would like to consider continuing as a member for 2010-11, please make every effort to attend one of the two first fall meetings to be held next week. If you would like your name to be removed from the TAPP list, please let me know. After our first meetings, we be better able to prepare which day would work out best as our regular meeting days. You only need to attend one next week but are certainly welcomed again.



Meeting Dates:
Wednesday, 9-8, 1:00-2:00p.m., Loftin Student Center, Fiesta Room (downstairs) and


Thursday, 9-9, 12:15-1:15pm.m. Loftin Student Center, Craft Room (upstairs)

Agenda: Club officer nominations/election


Antojitos Festival fundraiser -- We will sale sodas/water bottles/sports drinks


Planning activities for the fall

Meetings, Nomination, Fundraisers

Dear Current TAPP Members and Faculty Co-sponsors,

Please make an effort to come by my office Gonzales Hall 131B MWF 11:00-2:00 or T/TR 12:15-2:00 or send me an email at:  ncruz-gonzales@alamo.edu

Even if you were not an active member last year, we would still like to hear from you.  Also, let me know if you are interested in an officer position.  Our V-P, Josey Lopez, from ’09-’10, is willing to help again in that officer position.  Other positions are:  President, Treasurer, Historian, Executive Assistant to the President.  It’s important you email me some facts about yourself and your goals as an officer if you are interested.  I’ll then be able to coordinate the information so that other members may have a chance to vote on officer nominations.  Be aware you can nominate yourself as well as someone else.  We need to have our student officers in place no later than Sept. 12 so that I can send that information to the Student Life Office.

Let me know a good time/day at which MOST of us can meet.  We cannot obviously all be available at the exact time.  In the past we have met usually on Wednesdays 1:00 or 2:00.  We’ve also met on a Tuesday 1:30 and sometimes 2:00.  It would help me to settle on a time and place to meet the week of Sept. 9-13 so that we can make plans for the campus-wide event Hispanic Heritage Week and our first annual fall fundraiser (I think Sept. 25, Wednesday.  I don’t know yet what we’ll be allowed to sale, but I’ll send a message to Student Life, Tyler Archer, asking for more details on the fundraiser.

However, first we need to make sure we have enough members on hand to help us out since the fundraiser runs usually from 8:00a.m. (to set-up) through 2:00p.m. or later (to close-up).  We will need to make sure we have enough people on hand. 

Thanks!

FALL 2010

Dear current TAPP members, please begin thinking about nominating yourself or a current member for an officer position. We have some members who were active last year and may wish to retain their previous officer positions, but again we cannot assume they may wish too. Therefore, please send in your own name if you’d like to consider becoming a club officer or would like to continue in the same position for 2010-2011.

The positions are:

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Executive Assistant to Officers

Also, please consider meeting your faculty co-sponsors the second week of classes Aug. 30-Sept. 3. If any of you will be available for a general organizational meeting in the afternoon (I can meet as early as 12:00 up until 2:15p.m.), please send me an email with a specific time/date on which you can meet. I’ll look forward to hearing from you!

Feel free to contact me at: ncruz-gonzales@alamo.edu

Your faculty co-sponsors would like to hear from you!

Officer Information Meeting

Hello Everyone!!

We are happy to invite you to an information meeting next week Wed. 28 at 2:30 pm and Thursday 29 at 1:30 pm in GH 131-B.

We will be presenting the responsibilities of the different offices, the benefits on becoming an officer, and you will be able to meet our current officers and get a first hand account on their experience as a TAPP officer.

Please send me an e-mail on the day you can attend.

Hope to see you there,

Ana -TAPP

End of Semester Party

End of Semester Party

will be in the Craft Room, second floor of Loftin.

Monday April 19 from 3:00-4:30pm

Piñata/candy for Fun Fest Cancelled

Hello Everyone!!

First I want to thank all our volunteers, but unfortunately we had to cancel out Pinata Event this Wed. for Funfest.

We encourage you to support other SAC Clubs.

Thank you for your understanding, TAPP

April Events

TAPP needs your help for the April Events:

Meet your Major Thursday, April 8 from 10am-1pm in the Fiesta room.

Olympic Style Boxing Friday April 9 from 11 am-1pm Mall Area. We will be selling drinks.

Fun Fest Wednesday April 14 from 9 am-2pm Mall Area.

Please send us an e-mail with the time/s and the event/s you will be able to help TAPP. You can sign up for one or all the events.

Meeting Wed. March 31

TAPP will be having a meeting Wed. March 31 in GH 133 from 2:15 pm-3:15 pm.
We will be discussing:
April Fundraiser
Scholarship Winner
Meeting with High School Student Future Educators
Class recuiting schedule
FUN Meeting-Board Game Event- If you have a board game to bring, please send us an email before the meeting so that we can vote on the game and schedule the event.
Come to the meeting!! It will be interesting.

TAPP Meeting We. March 10

Hello Everyone!
TAPP will be having a meeting Wed. March 10 from 2:15-3:15 pm in GH 133.
We will be discussing possible speakers and the opportunity to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

We will be having a speaker to talk about the Connections program at UTSA. Students can find out about transfer opportunities for education majors.

This is a great opportunity to ask a UTSA representative any concers you may have about transfering.
See you Wednesday!

Conference Pictures

Survey: Student Input

Hello Everyone!!

TAPP needs your help in collecting student information to use at the Young Leaders Conference Presentation.

We designed a survey to collect information about students who have not joined a SAC club.

Please ask 2 class mates to answer this survey online or you can print two copies of the survey and drop the responses in Miss Cruz Gonzales box in GH 131-B by Friday Feb. 19.

Thank you all for your help!!

ps: here is the link and you can also find the link posted on the blog.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3JS2Z9F

SAC EVENTS

• The new MESA STUDY CENTER is now open! MESA stands for Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement. This new study center is open to SAC students who are taking a STEM course this semester. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Students will benefit by meeting other students in their STEM courses, forming study groups, and engaging with student organizations such as: MAES (Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists)SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicano/Native American Scientists)SWE (Society of Women Engineers) You are welcome to visit anytime during the open hours (Monday – Friday 7:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)The center is part of the Physics/Engineering/Architecture Department, and is located in Chance Academic Center room 204. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
• Cheshyre Cheese Club Coffee Night is Friday, February 19, 6:30pm – 9:30pm in Loftin Student Center. Let's share!!
• Women of Vision Scholarship Essay Contest
  Essay Contest Purpose:In honor of Women's History month, the SAC Women’s Center invites SAC women students to explore and celebrate the histories of women by participating in our essay contest.
  The purpose of the essay contest is to honor San Antonio College women, staff, faculty and/or administrators who encourage and promote sensitivity to and awareness of issues that relate to women.
  Women Making History: Students are to choose one San Antonio College woman, staff, administrator or faculty member (members of the Department of Services for Women & Non-Traditional Students are to be excluded) and write about that woman's contribution to the college, community, city, or to the state of Texas.
  Awards: Two students will be selected to receive the $500 Women of Vision Scholarship. These two scholarship recipients as well as the two SAC staff, faculty or administrators selected for the Women of Vision Award will be honored on March 4th at 9:25 a.m. at VATC 120.
  Qualification: San Antonio College women students enrolled in 6 or more hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 may participate
  Essays should be a minimum of 500 words, typed, and double-spaced.
  Essays must have a title. The title of your essay should be at the top of the first page. Do not put your name on the essay. Put your name on the entry form only.
  Complete an official entry form and staple to essay.
  Winners must agree to attend the awards ceremony on March 4, 9:25-10:40 a.m.
  Essays should include a persuasive explanation of:
  Why you chose to focus on a particular woman
  How this woman has inspired you or others
  How the woman has impacted and/or transformed the environment for women through her actions
  How the woman supports and advocates for women
  Essays should be well organized, with an introduction, body, and conclusion
  Essays should include specific examples
  Deadline: February 22, 2010
• Women’s History Week (WHW) 2010 events that will take place March 1 through March 4. You may also view the schedule at the Women’s History Week website: http://www.alamo.edu/sac/vat/arthistory/arts1303/women.htm The WHW Library Guide provides additional information about events and speakers: http://sacguide.libguides.com/content.php?pid=88120&sid=655600
• SAC Celebrates Black History Month
  San Antonio College is celebrating Black History Month in February with a series of events that are free and open to the public. This year’s theme is The History of Black Economic Empowerment.
  Tuesday, Feb. 16, “Money Management 101,” 9:25-10:40 a.m. @ LSC Craft Room. Contact: Wynette Keller, 210-486-0480.
  Tuesday, Feb. 16, Fat Tuesday: featuring the Second Line Jazz Band, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. @ LSC The Round. Contact Judi Clark, 210-486-0589
  Thursday, Feb. 18, Regency Jazz Band, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. @ LSC. Contact Marleen Hoover, 210-486-1035.
  Tuesday, Feb. 23, African-American Read-in, 10:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. @ LSC Craft Room. Contact: Janice Clayton, 210-486-0661.
  

Special Meeting Monday Feb 8

Special meeting Monday Feb 8 from 2:15-3:15pm in GH 133 to prepare for the Young Leaders Conference Presentation.

Our Presentation Description:
Using their experiences in student organizations, including TAPP (SAC’s future teacher organization), students will discuss the benefits of exploring careers through student groups in order to gain insight on professional skill building. Students will discuss in roundtable style how to explore careers through student organizations.

Come help us get this presentation ready!!

For more information about the conference, please visit:http://www.alamo.edu/district/sli/announcements/082409b.htm

Rodeo Round Up & Sercive Learning Fair

First of all TAPP wants to thank all the members who will be volunteering on Feb 10 for the Rodeo Round up and the Service Learning Fair.
If you too wish to volunteer, please send us an e-mail. You can also donate canned sodas or bottled water and sports drinks.
Please bring your donations to GH131-B or leave them in the English Main office GH 123 for Professor Norma Cruz - Gonzales.
THANK YOU!!

TAPP Scholarship Spring 10

T.A.P.PScholarship

$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: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at noon.
Please 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 e-mail you an application.

Urgent

We are in need of people who can commit to the responsibilities of working with the faculty sponsors in planning activities such as meetings, fundraisers, special projects.
We do request that those who agree to become officers will uphold their obligations as best they can.
Your sponsors and fellow TAPP members will work with you when circumstances warrant it. We'd like you to send us an e-mail affirming your interest in as of the officers positions currently open: Historian, Treasurer, Executive Officer Assistant.
Please feel free to nominate yourself or a fellow TAPP member.
If you nominate yourself, please tell us a little about yourself: your goals for the club, your volunteer experience (no matter what it be), why you'd like to be an officer, and also as much as you would like to tell us about your own interests: education plans, work experience, family life, favorite activities.
You might want to consider TAPP's mission when you tell us about your club plans: TAPP is committed to promoting careers in education, providing information on transfers and financial assistance, carrying out relevant educational experiences from club fundraising to raising public awareness of education programs, and participating in meaningful community projects.

TAPP President,Matthew Mendez

Send us an e-mail ASAP!

Alamo Colleges Young Leaders Conference

TAPP will be having a meeting Mon. Jan. 25 at 11am and at 1pm in GH 131B to write a proposal to participate in the 2010 Alamo Colleges Young Leaders Conference Sat. Feb. 27 at Palo Alto College from 8am-2pm.
Bring your ideas!
This is a great opportunity for all TAPP members.
For more information about the conference, please visit: http://www.alamo.edu/district/sli/announcements/082409b.htm
Please let us know if you wish to attend this conference and come over on Monday to help us out.

Volunteers Needed for Feb. 10

TAPP needs volunteers for the Rodeo Round UP held on Campus Wed. Feb. 10 from 8:00am -3:00 pm. Help us sell sodas and water. We need special help from 8-9am and from 2-3pm to set up our booth. Thank you!!!

The Service Learning Fair is also Wed. Feb. 10 from 8:30 am- 12:30 pm in the GYM. Help us promote our club by sharing TAPP opportunities and information with other students.

Please send us an e-mail if you can donate 1 hour if your time.
We need your help!

2010 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference

The 2010 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference will be held at Texas A&M University- San Antonio April 9 & 10. If you wish to participate, please send us an e-mail.

For more information about the conference please visit: http://swtlc.memberlodge.org/Default.aspx?pageId=220744

San Antonio Writing Project's

The San Antonio Writing Project's 4th Annual Teacher Conference on Writing and Learning will be held Sat. Feb. 6 from 8:30am-12:30 pm at UTSA Downtown Campus.
If you wish to attend please send us an e-mail before Tue. Feb 2.
For more information please visit: http://www.sanantoniowritingproject.org/2010Febconf.html