Your support of BTO means we – the Be the One team – can also help with Lynden High School Saturday School.
We coordinated the volunteers each week to cook delicious breakfasts that kids look forward to. So thank you team!
Nancy McHarness
What they can control and what they can’t control
Tip #3: Help them see the difference between what they can control and what they can’t control. Last week, we … Read more
Overwhelmed by Transition
As a freshman, Santiago felt overwhelmed about the transition to high school. He wanted help with school work, someone he could talk … Read more
Empathize. Don’t criticize
Last week, we talked about the importance of making the most of our remaining time with our students. And, it … Read more
Mark seemed pretty stressed out
Mark seemed pretty stressed out with life when his coach suggested it might help to have a mentor. He felt … Read more
Tip #1 of 4 for May Mentoring
Tip #1: Be present and pay attention With the school year ending next month, in-school mentoring programs like Be the … Read more
Kerry need a listening ear
Having faced more difficult family and life circumstances than most students, Kerry needed a listening ear. Her friends at school … Read more
EMPATHY in Mentoring
This month, we’ve taken a closer look at the impact of stress in today’s students, and how we can help … Read more
He helped me to have confidence
Steve first met his mentor in middle school. At the time, he hadn’t been here very long and was working to … Read more