Getting Ready for Summer!

We are Grateful for our Mentors!

"I love hearing what he's excited about that day...He is usually bursting to tell me about how he had a good behavior score or did better on a test." ~ Nicole P., Lunch Pal

Our 2018-2019 School year has been such an amazing success! We have recruited more than 400 mentors this school year. We have more than 80 community and business partners. We've had so many positive words shared with us from students, parents, teachers, and school leaders. It's because of your dedication to this work that we have so much to celebrate. A testimonial from one of our mentors states, " I love hearing what he's excited about that day... He is usually bursting to tell me about how me had a good behavior score or did better on a test. Or that he wants to go play a game. No matter what it is day to day, it's rewarding to know that he looks forward to telling me about whatever is important to him." ~Nicole P.

We need more mentors: We are already planning for the 2019-2020 school year. If you know of someone that would like to become a mentor or if you would like to host a mentor training please click here to sign up. We will come to your site for a 60 minute training. We will provide you with flyers to share with your staff/ or organization members. You will just need a minimum of 10 people to sign up.

Mentoring 2019-2020: We appreciate your dedication to mentoring for the 2018-2019 school year. If you are unable to return to mentoring next school year, please contact the schools Family and Community Liaison as soon as possible. For further information, please feel free to email me simmonskeo@pcsb.org

End of the year meeting: Before your final meeting of the school year with your student, please begin thinking about what that meeting will look like. It's very important to let them know you will not be able to meet with them over the summer, but you are looking forward to returning in September. Or if you are not able to return, please have that conversation as well. It's important to have closure and for the students to know that your decision has nothing to do with them. Please refer to Page 40 in the Mentor Village Handbook for recommendations for closure.

Lunch Pals Featured in The Weekly Challenger

Lunch Pals was recently featured in The Weekly Challenger. Our goal is to continue to provide awareness to all our communities, about the importance of mentoring. Please read the article. Enjoy!

**April/May Mentoring Activities**

Week 1: Aril 22nd-26th

Activity: "What If..."

Ask your student to complete each sentence.

If I had $100 I would...
When I grow up, I want to be....
I am happiest when...
My friends think I am....
I feel most loved when...

Week 2: April 29th-May 3rd

Activity: "Art About Me"

As you get to know your student, they’ll be curious to know more about you, too. These projects are great ways for both of you to share things about yourselves with one another.

 Bring a large piece of card stock, magazines, and markers to make an all about me collage.

 Make a collage of words to describe your unique characteristics.

 Create a dream/life board to share important milestones in your life or your dreams and goals for the future.

Week 3: May 6th-10th

Activity: "Lifetime List: Top 25"

Each of you make a list of 25 things you want to do or accomplish during your lifetime. Include a section of things you’d like to do during your time meeting together

Week 4: May 13th-17th

Activity: "Closure"

Letting go and moving on… If you are not continuing to mentor the student next year. Start to discuss the process of closure now.

 State positive messages: “I’m proud of how far you have come…

 Be honest about whether or not you’re able to continue mentoring and what it has meant to you.

 Confirm the last date of your meeting and plan a celebration.

 Talk about what next year will look like…for students transitioning to the next level. Transitioning to Middle or High School.

*Share your Story!!!*

Stories have power. Personal stories provide points of connection and remind us of the power of relationships to break down otherness, find common ground, and elevate shared humanity. Please take a few minutes to share your story of why Mentoring Matters to you.

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In Pinellas County, we have thousands of students that could benefit from having a Lunch Pal. Continue to share your stories and experiences with your colleagues, friends, and family. Your story may be the reason someone decides to join. Encourage someone to join Lunch Pals.

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"A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you." ~Bob Proctor

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