Last night we celebrated the fellas who had shown up consistently for True North's Academic Tutoring program. True North initiated after-school academic tutoring because some kids were failing classes and others wanted to improve grades. New Volunteer Suse Connolly (not pictured) has been instrumental in the success of this program. Suse showed up consistently to the Monday after-school sessions and even brought her husband along to help with subjects he excels in. Suse in an attorney so she covered the English and reading, while Brian who is in finance, helped with the math and sciences. Suse wanted to throw an end-of-school-year party to reward the guys for their hard work. She brought piz
True North is launching a summer bridge program called the “Rising Stars Summer Experience” to support eighth grade girls who will be entering High School in the fall. The importance of a smooth transition from eighth grade to ninth grade cannot be emphasized enough, as this transition will determine a student’s success in high school as well as decisions about their post-secondary life. This summer in specially-designed workshops and activities, girls will build leadership skills, focus on communication, decision making, collaboration, conflict resolution, problem solving, and learn ways to discover their passions and goals. Rising Stars first field trip will take them to Fort Lewis College
