Volume XXIX| August 2020
Your Monthly GEAR UP Updates
Summer Connections Program
ATTENTION all GEAR UP seniors who will attend Weber State University in Fall 2020! Join us for the virtual Summer Connections Program. Meet new friends and learn everything you need to know before starting college in five quick sessions! Students who attend the program will become familiar with resources and services on campus that are critical to their transition and success as a college student.

Students will also obtain a FREE college survival kit and be entered to win other giveaways (must attend a minimum of 4 sessions to be eligible for College Survival Kit; $50+ value)!

Please register by July 20.
Virtual UVU GEAR UP Day

We are excited to have our annual GEAR UP Day held online hosted by Paradigm Shift this year. The event will be on Zoom on Thursday, August 13, 2020. There will be two sessions. The student session will be held at 2:00 pm and the parent session will be at 6:00 pm.  We will be mailing students who attend swag (pens, lanyard, GEAR UP sticker, ear buds, popcorn pack).
Live Kickoff Event

Join us for the Live Kickoff Event happening Wed. Sep. 2nd at 6 p.m. This event will reward parents and students for their participation in our program, offer incredible live entertainment, give a preview into the coming school year, and help you know how to stay connected.
August Parent of the Month!
GEAR UP would like to recognize Robyn Sargent as our August 2020 Parent of the Month!!

"My daughter loved the ACT Boot Camp at WSU last summer, my son and I enjoyed a Utah Jazz game, and the speaker about resiliency was amazing. Thank you," Robyn said.

GEAR UP Adviser Emily Romo-Hendrix said, "Robyn is being selected for her participation in the GEAR UP program. We commend her commitment to supporting her children's education."

Congratulations Brandi Riley! Thank you for all your hard work!
July Recap
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Move Mountains Jr. High Event

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STAY CONNECTED WITH GEAR UP:
Statewide GEAR UP, Region I | (801) 395-3547 | www.weber.edu/stategearup