The Matching Mentors to Classrooms Program
Upcoming Events
News
11
Dec.
2016
October 2016
Current & Prospective Mentors:
You are cordially invited to attend...
If You Are Interested in Learning More About the Program, We Encourage You to Attend. We Look Forward to Assisting You with Getting Involved!
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Brookwood Elementary School
5465 Kalamazoo Avenue.
25 & 27
Oct.
2016
Mentor Recruitment Orientation
December 2016
Prospective Mentors:
You are cordially invited to attend...
If You Are Interested in Learning More About the Program, We Encourage You to Attend. We Look Forward to Assisting You with Getting Involved!
After Morning Worship Services
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
510 Franklin Street SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Please attend Mentor Recruitment Night/Orientation on either Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 or Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at Brookwood Elementary School located at 5465 Kalamazoo Avenue.
2016 - In the News
Mentor Recruitment Video
Mentor Training Session
4/22/2014 - School News Network
"African-American Male Mentors Read to Kentwood Students, Show Them Possibilities"
9/09/2015 - Kentwood Community Church
"Be the Dream, Sharing Through Mentoring"
http://www.kentwoodcommunitychurch.com/kccblogs/posts/be-the-dream-sharing-through-mentoring
5/31/2013 - MLive
"Mentors Become Role Models in Pilot Kentwood Schools Program"
http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2013/05/mentors_become_role_models_in.html
Mentor Recruitment Night/Orientation
Mentor Training Session
Mentors in Classrooms
Goals:
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Mentor Experience -- developing a relationship of trust
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Offer guidance, friendship, and support
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Establish short and long term goals
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Improve self esteem
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Improve reading attitudes and interest
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Improve academic performance in reading achievement
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Explore innovation and creativity through various activities
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Engage in learning process
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Collaborate to solve problems
1
Nov
2016
through
24
March
2017
1
June
2017
Mentors in Classrooms
Mentor Evaluation Session
25 &
27
Oct.
2016
Current Mentors:
Please attend the Mentor Evaluation Session on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Brookwood Elementary School located at 5465 Kalamazoo Avenue.