A Day of Fun and Bonding at Funplex!
UPLIFT Academy's College Path Mentorship (CPM) mentees took a well-deserved break from their academic journey for a day of fun, laughter, and camaraderie at Funplex. The day was filled with excitement as students enjoyed thrilling rides, games, and other attractions. This outing allowed mentees to bond with their peers, unwind, and recharge for the academic challenges ahead.
STEM Classes at YMCA Paterson
In an exciting partnership with YMCA Paterson, UPLIFT Academy offered an enriching 8-week STEM program for 1st through 5th grade students. The program, which focused on Nanobot Robotics and 3D design, engaged ten enthusiastic young learners. Through hands-on activities, students explored the exciting world of robotics, building small-scale robots and learning 3D modeling skills to bring their imaginative creations to life.
Summer Math Camp Strengthened Foundations, Empowering Student Success
Throughout July, UpLift Academy hosted its Summer Math Camp at two different locations, welcoming both high school and middle school groups. Each of the four groups—two high school and two middle school—embarked on a two-week journey of math exploration and personal growth, offering a vibrant and enriching experience for teens.
Press Release: UPLIFT Receives $10,000 Grant from Eisai USA Foundation
UPLIFT Academy is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the EISAI USA Foundation. This generous funding will support the College Path Mentorship Program, aimed at empowering and guiding students on their path to higher education.
CPM Guest Speaker at Fallahee and Alaaka
Our guest speaker, Iysha Arun, a graduate, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Fallahee and Alaaka in Newark on March 9th, 2024. Iysha provided insightful insights into the importance of setting achievable goals and how it contributes to academic success. Her advice has been incredibly beneficial for our students. Setting realistic and attainable goals enables individuals to accomplish meaningful results within a reasonable timeframe.
Parent Meetings at Alaaka and Masjid Fallahee
We held parent meetings at Alaaka Association on February 10th and at Masjid Fallahee on February 17th. These meetings marked a significant step towards strengthening ties between Uplift and parents, as well as enhancing parental involvement in the educational journey of their children.
Press Release: UPLIFT Receives $3,500 Grant from Novo Nordisk for STEAM Academies Project
UPLIFT Academy is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $3,500 grant from Novo Nordisk. This generous funding will support the STEAM Academies project, which includes a variety of courses in robotics, coding, and math during the academic year, as well as a summer math camp.
Steam Academies Open House 2024
We are delighted to announce that the first Open House of our STEAM Academies in our new location will be held at 10.30 am on January 27, 2024. Come with your kid, connect with other parents, share the joy of your child’s learning journey, and discover the endless possibilities our STEAM Academies offer.
CPM Guest Speaker at Seminary Baptist Church and Union Baptist Church
Our guest speaker, Yusuf Kocaman, a recent graduate, who studied Computer Science at Princeton University, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Seminary Baptist Church in Paterson and Union Baptist Church in Passaic City.
CPM Guest Speaker at Alaaka
Our guest speaker, Metin San, a student at Ramapo College majoring in Biochemistry, visited the College Path Mentorship mentees at Alaaka Association at Newark on December 2nd, 2023.