Mentor Coordinator Report
Stories & Quotes To Share:
This month at FHS, we have many stories to share as students continue to settle into the routine of their classes. While some students are adjusting well, others are finding themselves struggling to keep up with assignments, stay organized, maintain healthy friendships and manage daily demands. Our mentors are stepping in to provide support in a variety of ways. Some are helping students develop organizational systems that work for their individual needs, while others are offering assistance in subjects such as writing, math and welding. Mentors are also providing encouragement, guidance, and a listening ear to help students navigate the challenges and the high points of the school year. One of our guys was elected Homecoming Prince for the Junior Class and his mentor celebrated that with him.
One student, in particular, has been very vocal about the positive role her mentor is playing in helping her get back on track. Ash they worked together to create a system for organizing her Blue Day and Gold Day classes, she shared, “Wow, I am so overwhelmed I did not even think about organizing my days like this. With her system in place, I should be able to stay on top of my work and not lose anything.” This is a wonderful example of how mentoring can make a meaningful difference in a student’s confidence and ability to succeed. By providing individualized support and practical strategies, our mentors are helping students feel less overwhelmed, build important skills, and recognize that they do not have to navigate the challenges of high school alone.
Highlights:
This month at FHS, we have several exciting highlights to share! We welcomed 5 people to our New Mentor Orientation, and we are excited that 4 have already signed up to become mentors. We also started 8 new matches this month, continuing to grow the support available to our students.
Homecoming Week brought lots of fun, with great assemblies and activities that build school spirit. One of our mentees even had the opportunity to serve as an emcee at the Coronation Assembly, a wonderful moment to celebrate student involvement and confidence. Our pumpkin coloring contest was a huge success. Thanks to Stoney Ridge Farm for donating the pumpkins.
Our Hospitality Committee also held its first meeting and is already planning 2 fun events to bring people together: Friendsgiving in November and Cookies and Cocoa in December.
Upcoming:
November 11- No School
November 13- New Mentor Orientation
November 17th- Friendsgiving during both lunches 11am-1pm
November 20th-25th- ½ Days for Conferences
November 26th/27th – No School for Thanksgiving
Number of Current Matches: 41
Submitted by Erin Gunter – erin.gunter@ferndalesd.org