Year End Report 2021-22 Our story: We were thinking, hoping that this year would see the end of the pandemic and return of school rhythms more in line with past expectations. We did return in the fall, but as the pandemic lingered and the flooding hit the Valley all systems were challenged. The combined and … Read more
Statistics for the 2021-2022 School Year 41 active matches at the end of the school year (the most we have ever had). We started the year with 8 matches, and we had 33 new matches made this school year. At the Middle School this year we had 640 mentoring hours of pairs meeting together. POSITIVE OUTCOMES Despite all the COVID mandates for masks … Read more
Stories/Quotes to share: “At one of our meetings, I could tell that my student was having a really rough day. They’re usually so happy, it was obvious that something was wrong. We talked it out, discussed what could be done to help smooth out the situation, and after our hour together my student was all … Read more
HIGHLIGHTS:• Nine matches for the school year• Masks were dropped and faces were seen• Seven mentors were trained• Two orientations/ information sessions were held• Over 125 hours of mentoring took place at LCMS and LCHS combined• Two new students have expressed interest in having a mentor next year• Three adults have expressed interest in becoming … Read more
BTO End of Year Report for 2021-22Lynden High School Month of June Highlights: Final meetings wrapped up the first week of June for all pairs Everyone received photos 7 students with mentors graduated: mentors were able to attend ceremony in person or watch online; some reported attending or hosting grad parties Matches who couldn’t attend … Read more
Donate in loving memory of Betty My mom generously gave of her time and finances to support organizations that were near to her heart. Be the One was an organization she donated to regularly. My husband Denny and I founded an NPO, Partners for Schools, which created Be the One Community Mentoring Programs 9 years … Read more
3 mentors over the course of Middle School, current relationship began March 2022 In 6th grade Nan was excited to be matched with a mentor. She matched with Ella in October 2019, and they began a great friendship. In January 2020 Ella informed the coordinator that they were moving out of the area. Nan was saddened … Read more
Mentoring began in 8th grade, 2021 and ended in 9th grade 2022 Angie, an 8th grader, and Casey began meeting virtually in March of 2021. While Angie was willing to be a part of a match, she had some unusual boundaries. The coordinator explained the situation and Casey was willing to go forward, respecting Angie’s requests. The reality … Read more
Mentoring began at Lynden Schools and ended at NVHS in 11th grade 2022 Reba began mentoring Kaylene at Lynden Middle School. In March of 2020 Kaylene moved with her family to the Nooksack Valley. The day after Kaylene toured the school and officially transferred covid hit, and school went virtual. Reba continued a steady presence in … Read more
Mentoring began in 6th grade, March 2022 Albert arrived at middle school in the fall of 2021. He and his class were part of a wave of students who entered middle school after almost two years of erratic school and cultural realities. In late winter 2022 mentors were brought back on campus. The coordinator got word … Read more