Weekly

Ward 6 Weekly

Week of November 9th

Week in Review
This was a truly phenomenal week! We closed out Welcome Week on Monday with SPARC Bingo and moved directly into our first day of mentoring on Tuesday. Mentors did a fantastic job setting goals with scholars this week. We ended the week with some Brain Quest trivia on Thursday night. Scholars are so excited about mentoring, and frankly your enthusiasm for mentoring is what makes everything possible. I am eager for everyone to start lessons next week!

Announcements

Mentors….START YOUR LESSONS: You will be starting lessons on Monday. Monday mentors, since this is your first time meeting your individual scholars please remember to talk about goals and rules for your group.

Mentor Groups: Attached you will find your mentor groups. Please let me know if you see any mistakes. You can also find this information under “My Schedule” in ISIS. Seminar mentors please read the possible seminars on ISIS and pick one. Please let me know what you choose so I can make sure we have the necessary supplies.

Reminder: Please save the date! Ward 6 Spelling Bee and Thanksfest – Thursday, November 19th, from 6-8 pm. Please plan to attend! All mentors are invited. Come out to cheer on your scholar(s). We have over 20 scholars signed up to participate. Many thanks to the mentors who have signed up to be judges: Ms. Allison, Ms. Jessica, and Mr. Tim! This is a great time to meet families and eat good food! It is a potluck, so please bring something to share. If you would prefer, you can bring drinks, plates, cups, or anything else that would be enjoyable for our festivities. I will have a sign up sheet during mentoring lounge starting 11/9.


Reminder: Mentor Mini Bio
We ask for mentors to write a letter to the families of their scholars so they can understand some of the things you will be doing this year. Please see the attachment. To get these letters to your scholars’ families, you can choose one of two options: 1) Email me your letters and I will send them to your scholars’ homes, or 2) Give your letter to the appropriate scholar and send it home with him or her.

Upcoming dates:
· Week of November 23th (No Center): Happy Thanksgiving!!
· Center reopens on Monday, November 30th


Mentor Coffee Hour: We will have a Mentor Coffee hour Friday the 13th (CREEPY) from 5-7pm at Ebenezers Coffee House located at F and 2nd NE by Union Station http://ebenezerscoffeehouse.com/


Arriving at center: Mentors, please enter Center City via the 15th Street/parking lot door. Walk into the parking lot and down the stairs and ring the bell; you then will be buzzed in. Once you come inside, please sign in and put on your name tag. All mentors need to be wearing name tags when at center for security reasons.

Session Feedback: We will start session feedback next week. Every mentor needs to fill out session feedback on ISIS within 24 hours of mentoring. You can do this by going to “My Schedule.” There, you should be able see your scholars and enter feedback.
ISIS Challenge: If I get 100% of session feedback from your mentoring night, I will personally make a cake (per Thursday night mentors’ request) or bring other treats for you the next week!



Shout outs!


Shout out to all mentors for your spirit this week and for being flexible this week with mentoring groups. Thank you!


Shout out to Ms. Jessica for her collaboration with another mentor. It is always important to remember that your fellow mentors are wonderful supports.

Shout out for spirit to Mr. Tim L. and Ms. Allison for volunteering to be judges at the Ward 6 Spelling bee!

Shout out to Ms. Elizabeth for taking her scholar to visit a high school. Ms. Elizabeth has gone above and beyond expectations we set for mentors. She has a shout out for respect and spirit!

Mentor of the week: Mr. Seth!
Shout out for your Spirit and Collaboration!

Mr. Seth is a wonderful addition to the Ward 6 family! Mr. Seth comes to center twice a week for study hall and mentoring! He jumps right in, always meeting the needs of our scholars. He is always ready helps out around center, even starting up a mini elective time for scholars. Mr. Seth will be teaching seminar this year with both 6th and 7th graders. Welcome to Ward 6 and congratulations on being mentor of the week.