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
Wrapping it up: This past month has been a whirlwind of activity with preparing to close out mentoringrelationships for the year. We received our new BTO merchandise, so everyone enjoyed receiving andwearing it to school. We had end of the year interviews with Partners for Schools representatives. I’vebeen enjoying listening to them; it’s both amazing … Read more
STORIES TO SHARE/ GENERAL UPDATE: Seven pairs concluded their meetings for the year during the last week of May. One match will complete this week (the first week of June), and one will presumably finish out the year during the last week of school. We have two seniors graduating, and the remaining six matches have … Read more
Nooksack Valley High School & Middle School Be The One Coordinator Report May 2022 Stories & snippets Each Monday Eddie, a 6th grader, stops by my office on the way to his first class and says, “Mentoring today at 1 pm with Jose. Right?” He knows the rhythm and is saving me having to find him … Read more
Stories to Share Sacrifice for AnotherOne mentor was ending the year with her student early. She was not able to continue mentoring into June. The mentor had her last day set with her student, but then received bad news. She was told by her doctor that she had a very important appointment at the same … Read more
Total Matched Pairs: 31 matches Program Development· Year-end event – Aim and Game Field trip – May 20th – 21 mentor/mentee attendees· Edaleen Field Trip – Mentors/Students walked to Edaleen for ice cream· Year-End Photos, Merch Order, etc.· Adopt a BTO Senior – 4 BTO seniors – Week 1 & 2 packages delivered; Week 3&4 deliveries … Read more