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40 Stories 40 Years

Marie Tisdale — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release:

June 30, 2010

40 Stories 40 Years

As we embrace 40 years of service to the Houston Latino Community we would like to take a step back and acknowledge everyone AAMA has served since its inception in 1970. AAMA started because a small group of young Latino professionals saw a need to discuss how they could reduce drug abuse, keep teens in school, provide wholesome recreational opportunities and prepare students for the workforce or higher education. As a result of their coming together the Association for the Advancement for Mexican Americans was formed. George I. Sanchez School arrived in 1973, followed by Adelante in 1987.

Help us tell our story as we embark on another 40 years of service. “You don’t know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been.” This is why AAMA needs your help. Our success is measured by your achievements.

AAMA is looking for students, clients and Alumni who will share their story on how AAMA has impacted their life and the role AAMA played in helping them achieve their dreams. Winners will receive a gift card and have their stories published in a book celebrating our 40^th Anniversary.

Deadline for all submissions is Friday, September 3, 2010.

Please submit your entries to Marie Tisdale, Development Associate by email: mtisdale@aama.org or mail 6001 Gulf Freeway, Bldg. E Houston, TX 77023.

Please help AAMA uncover the past, reveal the present and enlighten the future.

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30-Jun-10 2:00 PM

Houston Dynamo Presents Tickets for a Cause

Marie Tisdale — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Buy your Houston Dynamo tickets at a discounted rate of $20 and $10 from every ticket purchase will be donated back to AAMA.

Click here to access Ticketmaster site
Choose a game date and then click on find tickets button
Enter password in the Special Offer Code Box (Password is DYNAMO)
If code accepted you should see a green circle with a check mark
Sign in if you have an account, if not, create an account on the right side of the page by entering your email address then click Sign Up
Use the drop down box to choose the amount of ticket and select best available then click continue
Use the Ticket fast delivery method and click continue
Review your order and enter your credit card information and click submit order
Print out your tickets

1-Jun-10 10:00 AM

GIS Teen Mom Receives Scholarship

Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:00 GMT

The video below aired on KPRC 5/18/2010

Samantha Moreno, may seem like an ordinary senior at George I. Sanchez Charter School preparing for graduation but her educational journey sets her apart from her peers. Samantha not only has graduation on her mind but the struggles of a teenage mother trying to purse her dream. Samantha credits her parents, teachers and counselors for encouraging her to never give up.

With the resources provided by George I. Sanchez Charter School, like the on-site pre-school and childcare, and the Early College Program Samantha learned how to balance high school and motherhood. Her perseverance and motivation to succeed are rewarded with a scholarship from the University of Houston to study Education.

Samantha Moreno will graduate 7^th in her class on Saturday, May 29, 2010.

19-May-10 9:00 AM

Students accepted into Genesys Works

Marie Tisdale — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:30:00 GMT

AAMA proudly recognizes the following students at George I. Sanchez Charter High School who have been accepted into the highly selective internship program through Genesys Works.

Mayra Diaz
Catalina Gomez
Monica Ortiz
Diana Rangel
Ascension Rodriguez
Andrea Sandoval
Mariela Serratos
Claudia Zuniga

Genesys Works is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that enables inner-city high school students to break through barriers and discover through meaningful work experience that they can succeed as professionals in the corporate world.

Students enter the program during the summer prior to their senior year. After 8 intensive weeks of training, students are assigned to work at one of our clients, half time, during their senior year.

The training is designed to arm students with the knowledge they need to provide value to corporations in either information technology (PC support), engineering drafting or accounting/finance departments. Furthermore, students are trained on the professional skills needed (such as communications and corporate behavior) to enter and succeed in corporate environments. From the first day they walk into our facilities, which are located in the downtown business districts of the cities we serve, the students are exposed to a culture of high expectations and professionalism.

Throughout the program, students realize first-hand that they can thrive in a corporate environment and that pursing a professional career can help them achieve a much higher standard of living than they are accustomed to. With this knowledge and continuous guidance from the Genesys Works staff, they significantly redefine their long term goals and set plans to pursue them. In fact, over 95 percent of Genesys Works graduates enroll into college immediately after high school. Most are the first in their family to do so.

The key to Genesys Works’ success is its win-win model: companies benefit from reliable, motivated and cost-effective resources while students get to experience a life-changing opportunity. Furthermore, our corporate clients regularly report that the morale in their department increases as their full-time employees have the opportunity to focus on higher-level activities, obtain supervisory experience, and significantly impact a young life.

Our clients include most of the Fortune 500 companies in Houston (El Paso, Exxon, Continental Airlines, Reliant Energy, Kinder Morgan, United Space Alliance, etc.). And, in our first year in the Twin Cities area, several of the largest corporations in region have joined our team (3M corporation, Travelers Insurance, Ecolab, Land-O’Lakes, Bremer Bank, Deluxe Corp., etc.)

In addition, the Genesys Works model is a leading example of nonprofit self-sustainability and has received national attention because of it. Over 80 percent of the program’s expenses are paid for with the earned income received from the provision of services to corporations. With its model, Genesys Works has found a way to change the lives of students and provide a valued service to corporations while not utilizing any tax dollars. Genesys Works does, however, rely on financial contributions from foundations and individuals in order to grow, serve more young people, and provide critical support programs like the “College Connection” Program.

Please visit http://www.genesysworks.org/index.php for more information.

Refer to the article below from the Houston Chronicle highlighting the students of George I. Sanchez Charter High School in the Genesys Works internship program.

11-May-10 4:30 PM

Ceiling of Healing Art Show

Marie Tisdale — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Students of George Sanchez High School are honored for their work in the community and contribution to the Texas Children's Pediatric Associates

A summary of the "Ceiling of Healing Art Show"
Yesterday on Thursday, May 6, a celebration was held for the students from Mrs. Mahler's class of George Sanchez High School for their impact on the AAMA community.

Councilman James Rodriguez commended the students for their work in the community by presenting them with certificates and giving inspiring words to strive for their goals and continue to give back to the community.

The students adopted an art project of painting ceiling tiles to benefit young patients of the Texas Children's Pediatric Associates clinic. The Auxiliary to Texas Children's Hospital donated funds to Mrs. Mahler's class for art supplies for the project. The tiles are displayed on ceilings of the patient rooms in the clinic to help soothe young patients who sometimes endure painful procedures in pediatric clinics.

"The staff of pediatricians here at the TCPA AAMA clinic have developed long-term bonds with the patients in the community and this high school and are thrilled to work together to provide the finest pediatric care. The students have worked hard with this project and we are so thankful for their effort to serve the community. Our patients will greatly benefit from their contribution," says Dr. Jamil Joyner of the Texas Children's Pediatric Associates clinic.

The students had the unique opportunity to create something that will help their own children along with other children of the AAMA community. Some of the participating students are patients of the clinic or have young children that benefit from the clinic's services.

For more information about Texas Children's Pediatric Associates AAMA clinic, please visit http://www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/locations/tcpa-aama.aspx.

7-May-10 11:00 AM

Happy Holidays

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT

23-Dec-09 1:00 PM

E-Rate Funding Year 13

Michael Seuffert — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

George I. Sanchez Charter High School will be seeking bids for E-Rate Funding Year 13 beginning 12/21/09. Bids need to be submitted by 1/25/2010

Bids sought include the following campuses:

GIS High School Houston - 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023

- Mobile Internet Access for up to 5 users

GIS High School Houston - New Construction

- Fiber, Ethernet and Phone Cabeling

- File Server including OS and user Cals

- Networking Equipment

- Internet Access

- Phone Services

GIS High School San Antonio

- 3 MEG Internet Access

- Phone Services for 5 Lines and 1 FAX Line

For detailed information please contact Michael Seuffert, Director, IT Department at (713) 929-2360.

21-Dec-09 11:00 AM

GIS Teacher Book Signing 12/12/2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

19-Nov-09 8:00 AM

AAMA's Sonia Rivera honored

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to Sonia Rivera, Program Manager for AAMA's Health and Human Services Program for being named as one of 100 Women in Leadership by Hispanic Women in Leadership (HWIL).

The women were nominated by their peers for demonstrating significant accomplishments and working tirelessly for their community.

Ms. Rivera, along with the other award winners was honored at the HWIL annual gala on October 22, 2009.

For more info please visit the Hispanic Women In Leadership Website.

29-Oct-09 4:00 PM

Thank You to our Sponsors

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make AAMA's annual gala a success

PLATINUM
Anheuser Busch/Silver Eagle Distributors
Shell

GOLD
ExxonMobil Global Services Company

SILVER
Aramark
Bank of America
BMC Software
CenterPoint Energy
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Garza
Port of Houston Authority
Magnolia Residential Housing/
AAMA Community Development Corp.
Southwest Airlines
Wells Fargo

BRONZE
AeroMexico
Michelle & John Arnold/Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Margaret Cording
El Paso Corporation
Frank Crystal & Company
Frierson, Solá & Associates
Mr. and Mrs. Victor R. Garza/Glenn Kelly
Rupal Gokhale/Santosh Mathilakath
Greenberg Traurig
H-E-B
Houston Astros Baseball Club
Houston Community College
Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Houston Texans
King & Spalding, LLP
Marathon Oil Corporation
Metropolitan Transit Authority
MFR, PC
Mission Constructors
Navarro Insurance
PeBen USA
Precision Task Group
RdlR Architects, Inc.
Mr. Drew Wilson

FRIENDS OF AAMA
Compean Funeral Home
Dental Innovations
Genesys Works
Gondo Company, Inc.
Mamacitas Mexican Restaurants
Memorial Hermann
Perspectiva
Mr. Kent Rutter

SPECIAL THANKS
Americas/Cordua Restaurants
Continental Airlines
francisco+co
Fox 26 KRIV and My20 KTXH

7-Oct-09 4:00 PM

AAMA & George I. Sanchez Have Power, Will Open

noemail@aamainc.us — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:45:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 24, 2008, Houston, Texas. Power has been restored the campus of AAMA, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans. AAMA’s programs, which had been closed due to the power loss after Hurricane Ike, will reopen according to the following schedule:

George I. Sanchez School (George I. Sanchez School ISD): teachers and staff return Thursday, September 25, 2008; students return Friday, September 26, 2008.

AAMA Adelante classes resume Monday, September 29 at all locations.

Although the campus sustained some damage from the storm, repairs have been made and the campus is safe.

We encourage staff and students to exercise caution on the surrounding streets and allow for extra time to arrive on time due to traffic.

AAMA, Inc. Hurricane Ike Closings

noemail@aamainc.us — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

UPDATE Tuesday September 16 2008 The George I. Sanchez School, Adelante, and AAMA HHS programs are closed until further notice. We do not yet have power at our main campus. We will get word to the media and to this website once we know when we can open. Our phone system at the school will not work until power is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask for your patience as we work with media outlets to keep students and families updated. HOUSTON, September 11, 2008 — AAMA, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, announces the following information about programs and services in Houston during Hurricane Ike. The George I. Sanchez School will close Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Classes and activities are canceled Thursday evening, Friday, and Saturday. Students with families living in mandatory evacuation areas will be accommodated. AAMA Adelante will hold class this...

Pablo Montero Concert

noemail@aamainc.us — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pablo Montero returns to Houston for a concert benefiting Association for the Advance of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Families enjoy a free concert while AAMA Adelante reaches out to new students. DUE TO HURRICANE IKE THE CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED. HOUSTON, September 14, 2008 — AAMA’s highly-successful adult education and literacy program, Adelante, will host the second annual Adelante con AAMA en el 16 de Septiembre Concert on Sunday, September 14, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston’s Hermann Park. We want everyone to know about our work, says Adelante Program Director Juan Esquivel. Our best students are often recent immigrants to Houston, so we want to host an event that will help welcome them to this incredible city while introducing them to the programs and services AAMA and Adelante can offer them. Pablo Montero, who performed at the inaugural concert in 2007, was eager to return to Houston to help spread the word about...

BANK OF AMERICA AWARDS $25,000 GRANT TO AAMA

noemail@aamainc.us — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Bank of America announced a grant award of $25,000 to AAMA for support of its programs and services. Bank of America and AAMA share a common vision of a community in which everyone has access to educational opportunities that will allow them to create a secure future for themselves and their families, Rick Jaramillo, Bank of America Senior Vice President for Houston Market Development explained. We’re investing not just in AAMA, but in the long-term economic and civic vitality of our city. We are so grateful to Bank of America for this gift to our annual fund, said Board Chair Vanessa Sola. With their donation, we are able to help more students return from the brink of dropping out to graduate from high school, to give more adults the language and computer skills they need to get ahead in their jobs, and to support more troubled teens breaking free of gang involvement and drug addiction. Bank of America awarded AAMA with the prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award in 2005, and...

AAMA named Agency of the Year by UHD Testing Services

noemail@aamainc.us — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Association for the Advance of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Honored by University of Houston Downtown for Outstanding Work with GED Candidates AAMA named Agency of the Year by UHD Testing Services HOUSTON, January 16, 2008 — AAMA’s highly-successful adult education and literacy program, Adelante, earned another accolade when the University of Houston Downtown Testing Services department named AAMA Agency of the Year UHD issued a separate statement acknowledging the outstanding work strong dedication AAMA has shown for the GED Program. It takes great courage for adults to come back to school to earn their GED, said Adelante Director Juan Esquivel. Our students are determined to learn the skills that will allow them to find good jobs, help their kids with homework, and be active citizens of the community. In the latest testing period, 67% of Adelante students passed the test and earned their GED certificates. Adelante regularly reports the highest GED passing rate of any agency...

AAMA Hosts Houston Literacy Consortium Spelling Bee

noemail@aamainc.us — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, November 14, 2007 — AAMA’s highly-successful adult education and literacy program, Adelante, will host the first annual Houston Literacy Consortium Spelling Bee on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Multipurpose Education Center on the AAMA campus at 6001 Gulf Freeway. I am very proud of all of our students competing in the spelling bee, says Adelante Program Director Juan Esquivel. These adults have dedicated themselves to learning English so they can find better jobs and be more involved in the community. It is inspiring to hear their stories and see their pride in their accomplishments. Not to mention loud when the cheering really gets going! Adelante, founded in 1986, has hosted a spelling bee for its students for the past several years. Students’ families and friends fill the bleachers to cheer for them. The spelling bee is not only a chance to demonstrate their new levels of English proficiency, but a time for students’ entire families to celebrate...

Program Technician

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:16:38 GMT

Title: Program Technician Description: AAMA Inc. seeks Full-Time and/or Part-Time Program Technicians to serve our Selena Center in San Antonio, Texas. AAMA is a 15 million dollar organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk youth and families in Texas with innovative health, education and community services. We serve over 20,000 men, women and children in multiple sites in Texas and are one of the largest providers of alcohol and drug treatment services in the state which includes 3 residential treatment centers. In addition, we have 2 charter schools, a day care and adult education programs. The Selena Center, our location in San Antonio, provides services to female adolescents in our residential treatment program. Clients' stay ranges from 30 to 120 days. The Program Technicians assist the young ladies with daily living, extracurricular activities, and help ensure they are meeting their treatment goals. Our strong preference is for female...

Charter High School Principal Houston

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:18:49 GMT

Title: Charter High School Principal Houston Description: The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, AAMA Inc, seeks an experienced, innovative High School Principal to direct the operations of our George I. Sanchez charter middle and high school campus in Houston. Reporting to the Superintendent, the School Principal serves as a member of the leadership team and closely collaborates with other program directors to achieve desired results. This is a wonderful opportunity to help transform and grow our services and make a real difference in the lives of our students. AAMA Inc. is a 15 million dollar organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk youth and families with education, health and community services. George I. Sanchez schools were founded in 1973 and chartered in 1996. Our Houston campus serves approximately 600 at-risk middle and high school students, most of whom are Hispanic. Programs include early college and dual-credit courses,...

Special Education Aide Full-Time High School

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Special Education Aide Full-Time High School Description: George I. Sanchez Charter Schools is recruiting for a full-time Special Education Teacher Aide for the new school year, 2010-2011 for our Houston Campus. This position reports to one of our Special Education Teachers. AAMA Inc. is a 15 million dollar organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk youth and families with innovative education and health services. George I. Sanchez schools, founded in 1973 and chartered in 1996, serve approximately 600 at-risk middle and high school students, most of whom are Hispanic. Programs include early college and dual-credit courses, tutoring, ESL and LEP instruction, after-school programs, recovery and counseling, Pre-k, parenting classes and daycare for students who have children. In addition, we offer smaller class sizes and individualized instruction designed to help our students succeed. ...

AAMA Board of Directors

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:10:43 GMT

Chairman of the Board Oscar L. Garza Deloitte Tax LLP Chairman- Elect Raul Dominguez Concur Technologies Board Secretary Eric Bruce Vice-Chair, HHS Oscar Gonzalez El Paso Corporation Vice-Chair, Development Laura Jaramillo Wells Fargo Vice-Chair, GIS Terrance Ransfer ARAMARK Vice Chair, Adelante Vanessa Sola Frierson, Sola & Associates Director Emeritus Maria (Cris) Garza Community Volunteer Directors Manuel Delgado Agua Marketing Ken Hamilton Comcast Marcy E. Kurtz Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Paula Mendoza Possible Missions Michelle Arnold GHP Jesse Saldivar Shell Drew Wilson Thomson Reuters President & CEO Beatrice G. Garza

Our Mission

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:02:55 GMT

AAMA (The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) is committed to advancing the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth and families through an array of innovative programs of excellence in the areas of Education and Health and Human Services.

AAMA – Inspiring Latinos Through Education

Since our founding in 1970, AAMA has been a leader helping youth and adults in Houston, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley advance their dreams through innovative education, health and social services programs.

We demonstrate our commitment through programs that are:

giving another chance to high school drop-outs who had no other educational alternatives.
building brighter futures for immigrant adults through literacy and citizenship courses.
teaching young people how to resist a culture of drugs and gangs.
providing a safe haven and hope for homeless teens.
assisting drug-dependent adults in overcoming addiction and returning to productive lives.
speaking up for the needs of Mexican Americans and other Spanish-speaking immigrants.

For 40 years, people of vision, passion and dedication have given AAMA its strength – the people who founded the organization, the people who provided leadership and those who sustained it with financial support. Because of their efforts, AAMA today is ranked as the 14^th largest Hispanic non-profit in the nation, and serving more than 30,000 people each year. We are proud of our accomplishments; yet, as the Hispanic population soars in Houston and across Texas, AAMA’s vision, leadership and services are more important than ever. We continually renew our commitment to inspiring Latinos through education.

AAMA Public Documents

Thu, 13 May 2010 18:32:46 GMT

Please download Financial Audit Services RFP and AAMA Public Documents from the links below:

Public Documents

Wed, 12 May 2010 20:18:50 GMT

You may download / view our public documents here:

Sanchez High Schools

AAMA

Adelante

HHS

mail.aamainc.us

Our Sponsors

Fri, 07 May 2010 17:14:37 GMT


Shell Oil	Shell Oil	Shell Oil

Our Sponsors

Fri, 07 May 2010 17:09:41 GMT

Edgar Rodriguez

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:05:46 GMT

Edgar Rodriguez

BCIS Teacher

Courses Taught: Basic Computer Integrated System

Conference Period: 2:55 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

6001 Gulf Freeway, C-305, Houston, TX 77023

Jay Cherin, English Department Chair

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:22:40 GMT

Welcome to Jay Cherin's Page Courses taught: English 3 and 4 Conference period: 11:35 a.m.-12:20 p.m. 6001 Gulf Freeway, ALC-213, Houston, TX 77023 jcherin@aamainc.us Memberships: National Council of Teachers of English, National School Reform Faculty (National facilitator coach), Seabrook Sailing Club (Race Governor), and The International Laser Class Association (sailboat racing). Courses English 3B We will read a selection of texts dealing with slavery in the US during the 19th century and its significance to the 20th century. Students will write a documented research paper on the topic of slavery. (Students: You should be finishing your research and starting to write your paper.) English 4B Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness is our featured work as we end the year. We will compare the 1902 novel with the 1979 Francis Ford Coppola film Apocalypse Now. By Friday, April 23, we will finish part 1. (pages 1-27)

Boys Soccer

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:52:16 GMT

Boys Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Location Score W / L 1/26/10 Yes Southeast Mason #5 3-1 W 1/29/10 Yes Southeast Mason #5 1-0 W 2/5/10 Yes Northcentral Moody 2/9/10 Carnegie Moody 2/12/10 Raul Yzaguirre Mason #5 2/16/10 International Moody 2/19/10 Yes East End Mason #4 2/23/10 International Mason #5 2/26/10 International Mason #5 3/5/10 Eastwood Mason #5 3/26/10 Yes Southwest Mason #5 4/3/10 semi-final games Top 4 teams * TBA 4/10/10 Championship game * TBA 4/10/10 ALL Star Game Each Coach Nominates 3 players * TBA News All games start at 5:30 * To be announced at a later time

Girls Soccer

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:51:31 GMT

Girls Soccer Schedule Date Opponent Location Score W / L 1/26/10 Yes Southeast Mason #5 0-1 L 1/29/10 Yes Southeast Mason #5 1-1 2/5/10 Yes Northcentral Moody 2/9/10 Carnegie Moody 2/12/10 Raul Yzaguirre Mason #5 2/16/10 International Moody 2/19/10 Yes East End Mason #4 2/23/10 International Mason #5 2/26/10 International Mason #5 3/5/10 Eastwood Mason #5 3/26/10 Yes Southwest Mason #5 4/3/10 semi-final games Top 4 teams * TBA 4/10/10 Championship game * TBA 4/10/10 ALL Star Game Each Coach Nominates 3 players * TBA News All games start at 4:30 * To be announced at a later time ...

2009 AAMA Gala 144

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2009 AAMA Gala 141

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2009 AAMA Gala 191

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