Sept 14th- 17th

A Word To The Wise

Even though this was another short week, much happened in the YESS classroom. As we begin our 4th week of school, mentees are now trusting their mentors more and are beginning to utilize that relationship. This week mentees and mentors did  an assignment called, "A Word To The Wise." This is where mentors write a personal letter to their mentee about the goals they have for their mentee, and ways they plan to be of support through the school year. The mentees wrote to their mentors  ways they want to be supported. These letters were very personal and emotional. Some students confessed that they struggle in school, they don't like school, or that they do not want to come because lack of friendships. Some students said they need more support with making better choices. At the end of this assignment I could see the classroom environment change to something more special. It went from the YESS class to the YESS home.

A Word To The Wise

This week mentors would let me know concerns they had for their mentees. One group of girls came to me and said her mentee has a gossiping problem. The mentor wanted to take her to the side and tell her mentee how gossiping can lead to something bigger. The mentor then told the mentee how gossiping last year lead to her getting in a fight and suspended. This mentor did not want her mentee making the same mistakes she did.

This year is already a special year at Shaw.