While there are no “official” mentoring sessions that take place during the summer, we do encourage mentors and mentees to stay in touch. The TSIC App is a great way to do just that! You can video chat and message your mentee in the app.
However, keep in mind that the Take Stock App will be brought down for summer maintenance at the end of June, from July 1st to July 31st, and will be unavailable until it is brought back up on August 1st. You are welcome to stay connected via email until the app is available again.
We are also facilitating a few in-person community service opportunities in July that both mentors and mentees can participate in. Read more below:
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Volunteering Events this Summer
We are excited to share that we will be facilitating several community service events this July for mentor and mentee pairs to volunteer together. This is a great opportunity for mentor and mentee pairs to spend time together while serving the community; it's also a great time for mentees to earn community service hours!
Learn about the events we have planned, below:
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Sweetwater Organic Community Farm
Event Date & Time
July 8th 9AM-12PM
Sweetwater was established in 1995 as a nonprofit community-supported urban organic farm and environmental education center in Tampa, Florida.
At Sweetwater, community members come together to grow and enjoy fresh organic food, acquire sustainable living skills, support local agriculture, enjoy nature, make new friends and be a part of the community.
Please RSVP
by June 24th
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Life's Treasures
Thrift Store
Event Date & Time
July 20th 10AM-2PM
Life’s Treasures is a local thrift store that supports patient and families in hospice care of Chapters Health System.
Shop for clothing, shoes, furniture, books, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, home décor and so much more. Items range from gently used and pre-owned to nearly new and never been worn. All proceeds support patient and family programs at our hospice affiliates.
Please RSVP
by July 6th
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Feeding
Tampa Bay
Event Date & Time
July 28th 1PM-2:30PM
Feeding Tampa Bay focuses on providing food to nearly 1 million food insecure families in the 10-county area of West Central Florida.
Volunteers are responsible for making sure all food is processed through our warehouse and placed in the hands of those who need it most. By packing and sorting essential food, you help provide for the thousands of children, families and seniors.
Please RSVP
by July 14th
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We are hoping to facilitate one more volunteer event this summer, as soon as we finalize the details, we will let you know! |
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How did you become involved with mentoring through Hillsborough Education Foundation?
My company, McKinstry, is partnering with Hillsborough County Public Schools to advance energy efficiency, air conditioning system performance, and sustainability. When we heard about the mentoring program through HEF, a number of our employees signed up as mentors. I really enjoy working with youth, and jumped at the opportunity to make an impact in a mentee’s life
What has been the most rewarding part of mentoring?
Connecting with my mentee and making them smile, even on a day when things have been frustrating.
What do you believe is the key to being a quality mentor?
Great mentors don’t have the best answers, they ask the best questions. (Adapted from recent quote I found about the “most intelligent people”.)
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When you are not working with students, how do you prefer to spend your free time?
I’m usually chasing after one of my 3 kids, but I also enjoy watching sports, playing cello, and serving in my local church.
What do you hope your mentee will learn from you?
I hope he learns that true “success” is not measured in dollars, “likes”, or followers, but in lives changed for the better.
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Take Stock in Children’s support for our mentees continues after their high school graduation!
Please share this resource with your mentee:
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Final Senior Workshop
The Hillsborough Education Foundation is so proud of the graduating class of 2022. On May 7th, the TSIC team held their final Senior Workshop.
The workshop covered important information regarding their TSIC scholarship, tips for success in college, and financial aid information. If your mentee is a senior, and missed the final senior workshop, please encourage them to contact their college success coach.
We look forward to seeing what these wonderful young people will accomplish in the future!
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First Generation College Students
Many of the students in the TSIC program, are considered first-generation (or first-gen for short) college students. While the definition can be complicated, being a first-gen student means that the student's parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree. However, keep in mind that some colleges and universities use a different definition.
Increasingly, colleges and universities are creating programs designed to assist first-generation students on their journey through college. If your mentee is on track to be a first-generation college student, you should encourage them to get connected with these programs once they enroll in college.
Also, there are many scholarships out there for first-gen students. Students can start their search, here!
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Student's Safety is Emphasized at HCPS in Wake of the Texas Shooting
Hillsborough County leaders want parents to know they’re doing everything they can to keep kids safe at school. The district’s Security Chief says protecting students has been an ongoing priority, especially in recent years.
Source: BayNews9
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Click the name of your assigned College Success Coach to email them. |
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Director of TSIC
(813) 574-0271
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Mentor Coordinator
(813) 574-0272
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College Success Coach
(813) 574-0264
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College Success Coach
(813) 574-0269
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College Success Coach
(813) 574-0267
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Mentor Appreciation Party |
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HEF Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth |
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HEF Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day |
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For more detailed information about the events occurring in Hillsborough County Public Schools, click the link below:
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TSIC Mentor &
Student Resource Portal
To access grade-specific road maps, virtual mentoring ideas, mentor toolkits, information on colleges & careers, and more resources click the buttons below!
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