Dear Parents, Students and Friends of the Community,

Thank you for supporting  The Village Connection, Inc.  We have partnered with  Matthews Memorial Baptist Church (MMBC) Youth Ministry and  Transcend Academy (TA) to provide the youth in our community with programs, activities and opportunities they need to succeed.  Listed below is a brief Calendar of Events for our College Bound/Workforce Preparedness Initiative.   Starting November 19th - see below our upcoming events:     

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2011-2012
College Bound/Workforce Preparedness  Initiative
Date	Time/Location	Event	Topics to be discussed
Sat. Nov 19th	12:00 – 3:00 pm Matthews Memorial Baptist Church 2616 Martin Luther King, Avenue, SE Washington, DC  20020 Fellowship Hall/ Basement Level	FAFSA/SAT Workshop  & Information Session for our HBCU/Ivy League College Tour,   (Date: April 26 & 27th)	This workshop will discuss strategies in taking the SAT, along with strategies and instructions for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  We encourage 8th through 12th grade students to attend; as well as parents. Information Session I  - We will discuss our upcoming HBCU/Ivy League College Tour.  Space is limited for College Tour: First Come First Serve.
Sat. Dec 3	9:00 am – 11:00 am Matthews Memorial Baptist Church 2616 Martin Luther King, Avenue, SE Washington, DC  20020  Fellowship Hall/ Basement Level	Information Session for HBCU/Ivy League College Tour, (Date: April 26 & 27th)	Information Session II:   This will be a continuation of our discussion for our upcoming  HBCU/Ivy League College Tour.  Parents feel free to make payments on this date to secure your son/daughter’s seat on the tour. Space is limited for College Tour: First Come First Serve.
Thur. Dec 22 Students should meet at MMBC at 9:00 am. More details to follow	10:00 – 12:00 noon	CAPITOL HILL TOUR	We will be touring the Capitol.  The discussion will be on the three branches of government (local, state and federal) and how the government affects you as a citizen. This activity is a community service event and students will receive community service hours (contingent upon a written essay).  Space is limited.  12 slots only: First come; First serve basis
Sat. Jan 7, 2012 Confirmed date and place TBA	11:00 am–3:00 pm	ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENT	Annually we gather as a group with high school students 8th – 12th grade & college students to discuss some of the accomplishments of our village scholars. In order to take part in this event, you must RSVP your attendance. (Space is limited -Meal served)
PLEASE RSVP VIA EMAIL TO: info@theconnectedvillage.org IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE EVENTS.  RSVP FOR NOV.19TH EVENT BY NOVEMBER 16TH.

WE ARE IN NEED OF MORE MENTORS; COME OUT TO SIGN UP TO MENTOR A YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY!!!   We hope to see Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and Neighbors along with our sons and daughters in the community.  Registration/application process will be discussed for Program.  (See attached flyer).