Reminders for Current Scholars
SECOND SEMESTER PROGRAM CALENDAR FOR MADONNA SCHOLARS 2017-2018
JANUARY
STEM Program – Project SYNCERE – mission of Project SYNCERE (Supporting Youth’s Needs with Core Engineering Research Experiments) is to increase the number of minority, female, and under-served students pursuing careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) www.projectsyncere.org
Tuesday, January 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
freshman and sophomores are required to attend.
FEBRUARY
Financial Empowerment Program
Thursday, February 15th from 5pm until 7pm – Wintrust Money Smart Financial Education
All Scholars are required to attend.
MARCH
Junior ACT Prep Classes for the June National ACT
Saturday, March 3rd from noon to 2:00 p.m, at St Joseph Village, 4021 W. Belmont
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE FOR ALL JUNIORS.
- March 3 Review of ACT scores & TIR information and distribution of prep material for June test
- Students will be expected to register for the June ACT before the March 3 session. Fee waivers for the registration may be available from school counselors.
College Visit
Thursday, March 29th (all day event) Northern Il University
freshman and sophomores are required to attend (Junior and Seniors can participate if they choose)
Scholarship Applications Due – Online scholarship application process begins March 1st. Be sure to go online to get your applications done. Application deadline is March 31st. Required for all returning Scholars and incoming freshman
- All new and returning scholars must submit a completed application form to be considered for the following school year
- All new and returning scholars must include a letter of recommendation with their application
APRIL
College Visit – St Mary’s and ND
Saturday, April 21 (all day event)
freshman and sophomores are required to attend (Junior and Seniors can participate if they choose)
MAY
Junior ACT Prep Classes for the June National ACT
Saturdays in May from noon to 2:00 p.m. at St Joseph Village at 4021 West Pulaski in Chicago
MANDATORY ATTENDANCE FOR ALL JUNIORS.
- May 5 Review of Content, Format and Strategies for ACT
- May 12 Review of Content, Format and Strategies for ACT
- May 19 Review of Content, Format and Strategies for ACT
Graduation Dinner for Seniors and families
Wednesday May 9th 6pm until 8pm
La Villa Restaurant located at 3638 North Pulaski in Chicago
All senior Scholars and their families are required to attend
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