Need a 1:1 with your PM? Book here with Leader Alejandra! 🤓💙
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS‼️‼️
WELCOME BACK! ☀️😎
Second session here we come! 🥰
First session back checklist! ✅✅
Bring your unofficial transcript from Spring 2025 📄 (Printed or on your phone)
Contract and Onboarding forms need to be 100% signed or you will lose your spot. DONT show up if they are not signed. 💯
Make sure you are on SLACK and notifications are ON! That is where you will receive all announcements from me. If you haven't signed up, click the tab at the TOP. 💬🗣️
REMINDER on what happens if you MISS session: *Communication is KEY* 🔑
NCNS (No call no show) Leaders are required to attend study hall for the week they missed, if they cannot attend study hall, that is a strike.
2 NCNS (in a semester) - removal from program
Absent, but communicated at least 24 hours prior - they are fine & do not have to make-up (but any missing work must be completed) The excuse must be an emergency as stated in the contract in order for your PM to approve the absence.
Absent, but communicated less than 24 hours - 2 make-up events !
Junior requirement for FALL EVENTS
Returning leaders = 2 events each semester!
New leaders = 4 events each semester!
If you sign up, you are expected to attend. If you can no longer go, communicate with your PM 24 hours before.
Events Tracker! ⬇️
(This is where you can find how many events you owe me).
Strike system: If you fail to turn In your grades, sign up/attend events, attend sessions, you will receive a strike. after 3, you will be removed from the program and be able to try again the following semester. If there Is something wrong that you cannot turn in your grades or attend events you have to SPEAK UP!! COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT! You chose to be here. 🫵
Strike Tracker
Miguelangel
Saul
A Welcome from Leader Alejandra (she/her/ella)!
Email: aceja@litlv.org
Welcome!
I am a first-generation student who received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Las Vegas- Nevada in 2022. My degree is split between Sociology and Business Administration where I hope to continue my education in law school. My end goal is to increase the percentage of Latina women who are lawyers and focus on helping those who need it the most. As a woman with a diverse background, I have learned that nothing is given and everything is earned. I have overcome the stereotypes society places on us and I only hope to use my knowledge and experiences to help the future leaders of the world. Being a Cohort 4 member myself, I am proud to be part of the success story that LIT strives to create. Being in LIT has only increased my passion for giving back to the community and pushing the next generations to do even better than I did. Joining LIT has shown me that opportunities are endless as long as you work hard enough.
My commitment to you:
This is my 2nd year as a Program Manager, and I thank all of you for everything I have learned. I am so excited to get to know all of you in more depth! I can't wait to watch all of you grow and become the best leader possible! I am here to support you in any way I can during your time here. I will always be your biggest cheerleader.
Regular communication: message on Remind first!
Emergencies: text or call 702.449.3361
Eldo: Melina
Las Vegas HS: Miguel Angel
Equipo: Mari, Danny, Alex, Alexandra, Michelle, Jackeline, Eaven, Jaylene, Adrian, Amairany
Valley: Saul
Mater East: Aisha
Chap: David
Shadow Ridge: Storm
Sunrise: Henry
Desert Pines: Lasy
Program Sessions: 12 sessions per semester, 24 total during school year. LIT calendar here
Volunteer Events: 2 events per semester, 4 total during school year.
Grade Turn-in: 7 turn-ins per semester, 14 total during school year.
Parent Meetings: 2 meetings per semester, 4 total during school year. LIT calendar here
Vision for Social Justice Project & College Application Work Items.
Need help? Going through a hard time or have a problem you aren't sure how to handle? INCIDENT REPORT FORM BELOW. ♥
We want to make sure that every Leader has the support they need. If you are having a hard time, need to talk or find help, please let us know. 🤍 If you ever have an issue or something uncomfortable happen with another Leader, a volunteer, staff member, or anyone in your life, we can help give you support, but only if you let us know. Please reach out! You can let us know about something with your contact information to get in touch, or anonymously using this form! 👍
Good Member Standing Reminder: The only way to lose your LIT membership
Attendance: Communication and accountability is an expectation as part of your participation in LIT. Add all program dates and times to your calendar (located here). If you will miss a session or event, contact your Program Manager ASAP and arrange a make-up session or event. LIT is aware of emergencies, illnesses, or pressing personal business that cannot be scheduled outside session times. If the student is unable to report to session, or if the student will arrive late, please contact the Program Manager immediately. If the student knows in advance that they will need to be absent, please communicate with your Program Manager. If a student is unable to call in because of an illness, emergency or for some other reason, be sure to have your parent communicate with the program manager. Unless in the case of an emergency and you inform your Program Manager with less than 24 hours notice, you must arrange 2 make-up sessions or events within the month you missed. If you no call no show, you must arrange to attend study hall to complete make-up assignments within the week you missed and 2 no-calls no shows within a semester is automatic removal from the program.
For students, serious infractions such as violence or direct defiance of a specific direction or expectation that could cause harm to self or others will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and could result in automatic dismissal. LIT is not a school, we are a free after school program that empowers the next-generation of community leaders. We choose to be here and you choose to be here. If LIT culture or program does not work for you, you may leave at any time.
Place: Solutions of Change
Contact: Sheila (702) 445-6937
Hello leaders! 🥰
Here is a resource for free/low-cost counseling services based on income. You do not have to have insurance. Here is the website as well! Let me know if you have any questions! https://solutionsofchange.org/services/