Academic Support Group
It's Academic!
• Mission: The mission of the Academic Support Group (ASG) is to help make the University School of Jackson the most highly sought college preparatory setting wherein students attain their highest achievement academically.
Through volunteer commitments of time, expertise, talent, and fundraising, the ASG endeavors to accomplish its mission by working with parents, teachers, and staff to fulfill strategic goals identified every year.
• Fundraising: The ASG's biggest fundraiser is an Auction Gala held in the spring. In 2010 we raised almost $50,000 that went directly to support students and teachers at every campus. Some of the items and programs funded were the Summer Library Program at the Lower School, more than $30,000 in new textbooks, Photoshop software and iMac computers, Naviance College Planner software, and 16 new laptops.
• Volunteers: ASG has many volunteer opportunities for a variety of skills and time commitments. Some of the areas include event planning, auction item procurement, campus liaison, and computer and IT. ASG offers virtual positions suited to working parents in database and website management, and design.
• Contact: For information about ASG, open volunteer positions or other ways you can help, email ASG President Ginka Poole or call her at 731-313-3719.
Academic Auction
The success of the annual USJ Academic Support Group Auction has allowed the ASG to purchase many academic items for our school. Learn more...
Become a Brain Booster
Show your support for the Academic Support Group by becoming an ASG Patron. Give $1-$100 to be a Brain Booster. Gifts of $101 qualify you as a Super Brain Booster.
Please contact Ginka Poole, treasurer.
Kroger cards
The Kroger company will give USJ $5 for every $100 we spend using a Kroger gift card issued through USJ. This is perhaps the easiest way to raise money for the school.
Kroger Cards an easy $1,400 a month!
We are receiving an estimated amount of $1,400 per month for just reloading, and using your USJ Kroger cards. Just ask your Kroger cashier to reload your card before you start checking out; it is that simple!
Remember, you can use the card to buy gas. Cards are available at the front counter of both the Lower School and the Upper/Middle School. They are $5 each and come loaded with $5 that you can spend. For more information, contact Angela Spencer, 731.426.2522, naphtspencer@yahoo.com.
Here's more information about Kroger cards...
Other Projects
You can help USJ earn free merchandise such as computers, sports equipment, a/v equipment, reference books, musical intruments, and class room materials simply by collecting labels from Campbell products that can be redeemed for our school. Learn more...
Academic gifts
Proceeds from the Academic Auction, Kroger Cards and other projects have funded many academic items for our faculty and staff. Here's the list...
Steering Committee
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Because of your donations and participation in the Academic Support Group, we are able to provide many academic extras for our teachers and staff. Our video explains how your donations are used. If you missed our video at the Academic Auction, you can view it online with this link.
This video requires Windows Media Player. If you do not have it, you can download the software for PC or Mac at windowsmedia.com/download
Want to help?
Are you an enthusiastic parent, grandparent, family friend or relative who believes in the academic excellence of USJ? If so, there are many ASG areas that you can help support.
• Donate an item/party/vacation trip to the Academic Auction. For more information contact Auction chairman Sandra Burtt
• Purchase a $5 Kroger Card at the front counter of either the Lower and Upper/Middle School and go Krogering for USJ! Contact Angela Spencer for details.
• Get involved! We're always looking for parent volunteers to help with the Academic Support Group's goal of identifying academic related needs and planning a way to meet those needs. Contact Ginka Poole to volunteer with the ASG.
Have a suggestion?
If you have an idea, suggestion, or comment for the ASG to consider, please share! Email Ginka Poole.
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