End of School Year Events (Feb. 2014 - June 2014)

We are completing the final stretch of the 2013-14 school year... That means Sophomores took FCAT exams and EOCs, Juniors are now having dreams of being a SENIOR and our lone Senior (Jamee) completed Grad Night, Senior Skip Day, Senior Breakfast, Class Rings, Prom, Graduation.... and oh yeah.. GETTING ACCEPTED INTO UNF, FIU, FAMU, AND CHOOSING FSU!!! In another week, we will begin our annual Summer Academy (June 30-July 28) hosted by FIU Biscayne Campus and University of North Florida.  Our Dreamers will take ACT prep courses, attend enrichment seminars presented by FIU's: Campus Life, School of Marine Bio., School of Hospitality & Tourism, School of Arts, a Dreamer Roundtable (hosted by former Miami Dreamers) and an overnight campus visit to UNF!

Here is look back at to some of the events and activities that our Dreamers have done from February through June.... Enjoy!

Feb. 2014: College Fair, Posse Foundation Workshop

March 2014: Showing Up Workshop, Skating Field Trip

 

 

 

 

 

Jamee and Team Smith!  Great Job... #FSUbound #GoNoles

 

2nd Quarter Events (Nov. 2013 - Jan. 2014)

The Dreamers finished to second quarter with report cards, field trips, birthdays, wrestling matches and community service.  Here are a few images. Enjoy!



Ms. Bruni and the Bunch

FIU Basketball vs. FGCU

JoJo, Sendy, Maddy at FIU basketball




Team Cruz after the wrestling match

The Bday Girl Mesha'



MLK Day of Service



Boss Ms. Bruni

Let the painting begin



Everyone againt the wall....

Community Service at the Alper JCC-Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Baskets at the JCC

 







At the Alper JCC-Thanksgiving baskets

1st Quarter Happenings (Aug. - Oct. 2013)

The IHAD Overtown, Inc Dreamers embark on their Sophmore and Junior year of high school begining Aug. 2013.  While a majority are attending Miami Beach Senior High, many are spread out.  During the 1st quarter of the school year, the dreamers kept busy by: attending college football games and comedy shows; participating in community service and enrichment seminars; taking college tours and off course fulfilling their regular high school requirements. 





FIU Football Game

FIU Football Game

Malik / Markel before their game

Mat' before the game



Dinner before the Comedy Show

Guest Speaker on  Domestic Violence



Just the Funny Comedy Show



College Prep Enrinchment Session



Guest Speaker from UNF

Johnson & Wales Tour



Johnson & Wales Tour



Dreamers Tour USF (Tampa, FL.)

Our Dreamers participated in our annual end of year college tour on July 26 and 27th.  This year we spent two days in Tampa, FL. to visit the University of South Flordia.  As always, I was very impressed with the attention each dreamer gave to the campus personel, taking detailed notes and asking questions.  The Dreamers were very satisfied with the buffett style lunch (thanks Chef Charles) and our student guide did a wonderful job of presenting her campus.  At the conclusion of the tour, the Dreamers spent the remainder of the day at the hotel swimming pool or lounging in their rooms until dinner time.  After everyone enjoyed a long and peaceful nights sleep (if you consider 2 hours long and peaceful), the group headed south towards St. Petersburg to visit the Salvador Dali Museum and Exhibit.  There, the Dreamers were taken on a guided tour that discussed many of Dali's most prominent pieces.  The drive to Miami ( a quick 5 hours) was smooth and more importantly, each parent was patiently waiting as we arrived back.  It was the perfect conclussion to another academic year.  Our Dreamers are now entering their 10th and 11th grade years.  We are ever so close to graduation days in 2015 and 2016. 


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Summer Academy 2013

During our annual IHAD Summer Academy,  our rising 10th and 11th graders (and one senior Jamee :-)) spent 20 days on the MDC Wolfson campus participating in ACT Math, ACT Language Strategies, and Reading/Vocabulary sessions.  In addition, all of our Dreamers who wanted to, were given paid apprenticeships.  This allowed them an opportunity to learn while they earn!!  Finally, we capped off our academy with an overnight trip to Tampa, FL. and the University of South Florida.  There, we were taken on a guided tour of the campus by current USF staff and students.  As always, our Dreamers were very attentive, taking copious notes and asking great questions.  On top of all that, we even had time to stop in St. Petersburg on the way back to Miami and visit the Salvador Dali Museum.  Special Thanks to Kaleena Waters our outgoing VISTA, what can I say, You are absolutely amazing!  Thanks to our dedicated IHAD Summer Staff: Mr. Major, Mr. Boldon, and Mrs. Richardson for keeping our Dreamers focused.  Thanks to MDC Wolfson Staff (especially Josh Young, Tamika Ramos, and Tom Albano.  Thanks to The Children's Trust, without your continued support, we would truely be lost.  Most of All, THANKS to the incredibly devoted Dreamers and Parents who through it all (even the rain) make time, NOT EXCUSES.. See you Aug. 19th.

IHAD Events: Dec., Jan., Feb.

Here is a review of some of the events, activities, and overall happenings from December 2012 until today.

 December is normally a short enrichment month due to the two week winter break.  However, we were able to squeeze in a field trip to enjoy lunch and  a movie.  The Dreamers with appropriate conduct grades were invited to see: The Hobbit an Unexpected Journey at the Sunset AMC theatres and then have burgers and fries at: The Shake Shack.

As the kids returned from Winter Break in January, IHAD Overtown began planning for our annual MLK Day of Service event.  January 19th was a "Day On" as Dreamers reported to West Perrine Park joining hundreds of students, citizens, and agencies assist with a beautification projet.  Dreamers swept the park for litter, helped plant, repainted, and spend the day doing something for someone else.

As we enter the month of February, Dreamers have already attended a college seminar at MDC's School of Justice and are preparing for our upcoming Men's College Basketball game (MDC vs. Brevard) field trip.
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IHAD Oct. and Nov. events

We are quickly approaching the midway point of the school year.  October and November are typically busy months for our Dreamers as they are finishing the first quarter grading period (CONGRATS TO: Madeline, Jaimesha, Christian, Estrella, Precious, Milton, Sendy, Demani, Myeisha, Jamee, Rolange, Delpria, Luiza, and Diana for earning a 3.0 - 4.0 GPA).  In addition to everyday school work, the Dreamers attended a College Prep Workshop at Florida Memorial College, went to Floridean Nurning Home to spend a day with some wonderful senior citizens, and took time on a Sunday to assist the Dave & Mary Alper JCC assemble hundreds of Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.  Special thanks to: Ms. Kaleena W (our amazing VISTA), Dr. Bicola A (Florida Memorial), Analise (Floridean), Shelia S. and Maya G. and ALL the Dreamers and Parents who attended.

Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING a WONDERFUL WINTER HOLIDAY BREAK and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Mr. Norelus on College Requirements



Dreamers and other high school students



Delpria lending a listening ear



Estrella, Johanna, Sendy, Kiki spending time at the fish pond



Dreamers at Floridean Nursing Home

Dreamers at Dave & Mary Alper JCC after making Thanksgiving Baskets

Markayla, Estrella, Christpher, and Cristian assembling baskets

Malik, Lonnie, Mr. B. and Mat' making Thanksgiving Day cards for the baskets

Sendy, Rolange and Ms. Wilson (pink shirt) working hard

The Girls being creative

 

Mrs. B showing Keondreah how it's done

Vernon getting the details before starting the baskets