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GIS Spring Break

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

GIS Spring Break
Start Date: 15-Mar-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 19-Mar-10 5:00 PM

Day of Caring

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Day of Caring
Start Date: 24-Apr-10 8:00 AM
End Time: 24-Apr-10 5:00 PM
Location: AAMA Main Campus, Houston, TX 77023

AAMA Main Campus

6001 Gulf freeway

Houston, TX 77023

GIS Houston Graduation

Sat, 29 May 2010 18:00:00 GMT

GIS Houston Graduation
Start Date: 29-May-10 1:00 PM
End Time: 29-May-10 3:00 PM
Location: TBA

TBA

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

Staples Supports AAMA

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Staples, Inc. the world's largest office products company, recently celebrated the opening of its sixth Houston store with a $5,000 donation to the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA).

<< Read more at Chron.com >>

18-Jun-09 8:00 AM

GIS - East End Pride

Michael Seuffert — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMT

On June 1, 2009 the Houston Chronicle published and article about GIS named "East End Pride". Please follow the link below to view the article.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/6453500.html

Some photos of the ribbon cutting ceremony can be found here:

http://www.chron.com/neighborhoods/eastend/

2-Jun-09 3:00 PM

GIS Student Comments on Supreme Court Nominee

Fri, 29 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Follow the link below to view the video clip from the Click2Houston website.

Click Here

29-May-09 3:00 PM

AAMA Open House

Fri, 29 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

AAMA Open House

Saturday, June 6 2009

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Members of the community are cordially invited to tour the new AAMA Learning Center

29-May-09 3:00 PM

GIS Students Attend Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 2 two seniors from GIS Class of 2009 joined AAMA Board and Staff members at the annual luncheon hosted by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Over 1500 people attended the event at the Hilton Americas Hotel. Here are the students' impressions:

Jessica Martinez
Senior Class President

"Attending this event was overwhelming, yet I felt like I belonged. Though I am graduating high school and am just about to start the next major phase in my life I know I am going to be successful. Seeing everyone's hospitality was inspiring because though life is full of challenges and competition there is still that sense of humbleness. I thank the administration for giving me the honor of attending and adding a new experience in my life".

Maria Castro
Salutatorian

"A wonderful experience is all I can say. It was so different to what I am used to getting. Well, I have been getting good things recently, but not as good as that. It was just so different. The best part was getting to see how people network and the way one should dress for these types of events. I really enjoyed it and hope others get this experience."

13-Apr-09 2:00 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 Manager-substance abuse education

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Program Manager-substance abuse education Description: AAMA is searching for a full-time Program Manager for our Dino and Barrios Programs which assist youth ages 5- 17 with preventing substance abuse. The Dino program provides an interactive prevention curriculum in the schools led by our Prevention Specialists and the Barrios Program provides case management services to adjudicated youth to assit them in staying off drugs. The Manager oversees the Prevention Educators and is the liaison to the school districts and community organizations where our services are provided. The Program Manager will also make presentations to students as needed, visit sites and work collaboratively with other AAMA programs to provide services in the community. AAMA is a non-profit 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 30,000 men, women and children in multiple sites in...

Substitute Teachers Houston and San Antonio

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:23:22 GMT

Title: Substitute Teachers Houston and San Antonio
Description:

Are you interested in working with middle and high school children on an as needed basis? What about substitute teaching? George I.Sanchez Charter Schools in Houston and San Antonio need qualified substitute teachers for both campuses. George I. Sanchez is a division of AAMA Inc. The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans. This year we celebrate 40 years of service to our students and their families in primary and adult education and substance abuse treatment and counseling.

Learn more about AAMA and our school at www.aama.org.

EOE

Required Experience:

Requirements for our substitute positions are: Must have a least 2 years of college. Associate and Bachelors degrees are strongly preferred as is previous experience working with students in an education or social service setting. Must have strong communication skills and an ability to learn how to or know how to successfully management a classroom.

Education Required: 2 years of college
Planned Duration of Employment: Part Time
Position reports to: School Principal

Contact info:

Human Resources (Add to Contacts)

AAMA Inc.

Development Director

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Development Director Description: The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, AAMA Inc., seeks a Director of Development to create, maintain and grow our private fundraising efforts in support of our work and mission. This is a great opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of at-risk families and help transform and grow our services. AAMA is an organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk Hispanci youth and families in Texas with innovative health, education and community services. We serve over 30,000 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. In addition, we have 2 charter schools and adult education programs. This year we celebrate 40 years of service! Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director of Development serves as a member of the leadership team and as liaison to the Board Public Relations Committee. Will represent AAMA...

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:25:09 GMT

Title: Chemical Dependency Counselor Description: AAMA is searching for a full time Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC or CI) to provide substance abuse counseling to our young men and their families in our Houston residential treatment program, Casa Phoenix. Casa Phoenix is a 24 hour residential aftercare program for youth ages 13-17 who have drug and alcohol dependency issues. Stays average 90 days and treatment is based on behavioral change models. Our students go to school until noon and have up to 30 hours of individual, group and family therapy per week. Strongly prefer candidates who have worked with adolsecents and who are bilingual in Spanish. Some weekend work is required as is oversight of direct care staff who assist the kids with daily living activities. AAMA Inc. is a private not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance the lives of Latinos through education. In addition to our substance abuse treatment services we offer adult education and charter...

Prevention Specialist Educator

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Title: Prevention Specialist Educator Description: The Dino Program, a division of AAMA Inc. educates school children ages 5 to 15 on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. We are searching for a full-time Prevention Specialist (educator) to educate children in the community about drug and alcohol prevention. This position travels with a team to various school locations and interacts with children while teaching them about the dangers of chemical dependency using a state approved evidence-based curriculum. You will also coordinate health fairs and alternative activities for assigned schools. 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 30,000 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. In addition, we have 2 charter schools, a day care and...

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 ...

AAMA Key Staff

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:36 GMT

Beatrice G. Garza

President & CEO

Sandra Byczek

Chief Financial Officer

Edward Vargas

Superintendent, George I. Sanchez Charter High Schools

Acenete Flores
Director, Health and Human Services

Lisa Schott
Director, Human Resources

Patricia Cabrera

Director, Adelante

Michael Seuffert
Director, Information Technology

Ron Claypool

Director, Facilities

GIS Public Documents

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:30:15 GMT

Below are links to download / view GIS Public Documents:

2009/2010 GIS San Antonio

Girls Varsity Basketball

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:22:09 GMT

Girls Varsity Basketball Schedule Date Time Opponent Score W/L 11/6/09 8:00pm CHSA 43-38 W 11/6/09 5:30 Mt.Carmel 49-42 L 11/13/09 5:30 Harmony Science 44-8 W 11/20/09 5:30 E-Steem 52-2 W 12/2/2009 4:00 @ Chinquapin H.S. 32-20 L 12/3/2009 6:30 Lake Houston 45-8 W 12/9/2009 5:30 @ Stem West * 12/10/2009 12:00 @ Tournament C.L. Christian F 12/12/2009 TBA @ Tournament C.L.Christian F 12/15/2009 5:30 Richard Milburn 38-43 L 12/18/2009 7:30 Clear Lake Christian F 1/6/2010 5:30 Boys & Girls Harbor 29-39 L 1/8/2009 5:30 @ HSAH * 1/12/2010 5:30 @ KIPP Academay 1/15/2010 6:30 Lake Houston 1/19/2010 5:00 @ Ricahrd Milburn 1/20/2010 7:00 @ Mt.Carmel * ...

Boys Varsity Basketball

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:20:25 GMT

Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule Date Time Opponent Score W/L 11/3/09 6:30 @ Awty Int'l 52-46 W 11/6/2009 6:30 @ lake Houston 68-46 W 11/9/2009 6:30 Mt.Carmel 49-42 W 11/17/09 6:30 HCYA 14-80 L 11/19/2009 6:30 @ KIPP 41-55 L 11/23/2009 6:30 Leaders 98-60 L 12/2/2009 5:30 @Chinquapin H.S. 12/3/2009 5:30 @ Hobby Can Academy* 12/7/2009 5:30 @Tekoa* 12/9/2009 6:30 Heights* L 12/11/2009 1:30 @1/22Tournament Mt.Carmel 12/12/2009 TBA @ Tournament CLC 12/15/2009 6:30 Richard Milburn 46-66 W 12/16/2009 6:00 Awty International 49-67 L 12/18/2009 7:30 Clear Lake Christian F 1/4/2010 6:30 HCYA 57-55 W 1/6/2010 6:30 Boys & Girls Harbor 70-54 W 1/8/2010 6:30 Tekoa* 1/12/2010 6:30 @ KIPP Academy 1/14/2010 5:30 Boys & Girls Prep 1/15/2010 8:00 Lake Houston 76-54 W 1/19/2010 6:30 @...

Heidi Daren

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:58:12 GMT

Heidi Daren Special Education Teacher Music Teacher Courses taught: CSC English and Social Studies, Life Skills, Voice and Choir for CIS Conference period: 2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. 6001 Gulf Freeway, C-3, Houston, TX 77023 About Me I am a teacher at George I. Sanchez High School in Houston, Texas. I recently moved to the Houston area from Indiana. I received my bachelors degree from Indiana University in Liberal Arts with a minor in Psychology. I am currently working on my masters degree in Special Education. In Class To help celebrate National Hispanic Month, my class learned about different cultures! In class we researched Hispanic Culture and the students combined their research information to made a door display, and several posters! Didn't they do a great job? We are reading Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Bolt Thief. In CIS We are just starting up our music program! I am very excited to be teaching music and voice lessons at GIS!...

AAMA Board of Directors

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:49:27 GMT

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

Boys Middle School Basketball

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:03:48 GMT

Boys Middle School Basketball Schedule Date Time Opponent Score W/L 11/03/09 6:30 Energized for Excellence 21-13 W 11/05/09 6:30 CHSA 41-15 W 11/06/09 6:00 @Lake Houston 37-36 W 11/10/06 6:30 Harmony Science 43-42 W 11/11/09 5:30 HCYA 14-80 L 11/17/09 6:30 @Serenity 25-36 L 12/01/09 6:30 @NWP 12-21 L 12/8/09 6:30 Kandy Stripe 46-22 L 01/04/10 5:00 HCYA 35-65 L 01/05/10 6:30 Girls/Boys Prep * 34-31 W 01/06/10 4:30 Boys/Girls Harbor 01/12/10 5:00 Energized for Excellance * 01/19/10 5:30 Odyssey * 01/26/10 5:00 HCYA 01/02/10 4:30 Boys/Girls Harbor News Start News

Girls Middle School Basketball

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:44:00 GMT

Girls Middle School Basketball Schedule Date Time Opponent Score W/L 11/3/09 5:30 Energized for Excellence Forfeit 12/01/09 5:30 @NWP * 8-4 W 12/8/09 5:30 Kandy Stripe * 4-22 L 01/8/09 5:30 @NWP * 01/12/10 5:30 @Energized for Excellance 01/22/10 5:30 CHSA District Game * News Start News

2009 AAMA Gala 144

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:09 GMT

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2009 AAMA Gala 141

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:09 GMT

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2009 AAMA Gala 191

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:09 GMT