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Inclement Weather Reminder |
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 Just a reminder; check the media in the morning. If a school is closed for a heat or mechanical problem, staff may not report and may be unable to contact tutors. Whether it is your school or all GRPS schools that are closed, we do not expect tutors to make up their sessions.
Remember that we never expect tutors to come if they feel the conditions are unsafe for travel. If that is the case, we do ask that you try to contact the school to report your absence. |
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Schools of Hope on the Morning Show |
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Schools of Hope runs two programs besides our in-school tutoring. We operate a highly successful after school program for children who need intensive help in reading. The program is led by Renee Borg with the assistance of Lori Owens.
If you would like to hear their interview, click here. |
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Welcome Rosanne Holton |
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We welcome Rosanne Holton as part of our Schools of Hope Team. She will be taking some of the duties that had been performed by Renee Goodemoot. Roseanne's primary responsibility for the in-school program will be maintaining the database and answering tutor inquires. She brings an extensive background in education and business to her position and we are very glad to have her. |
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First Lunch n' Learn - Thanks to Nikki Banks |
| Thanks to Nilkki Banks, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Grand Rapids Community College, for speaking at our first Lunch n' Learn. Nikki spoke about her experiences with juveniles in the justice system and how tutors can help children avoid entry into the system. Here a brief statement from Nikki about the importance of tutors by clicking here. |
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Five GRPD Officers to Become Tutors |
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Thanks to Chief Kevin Belk and past Deputy Chief James Farris for promoting Schools of Hope within the Grand Rapids Police Department. As a result, 5 officers are in the process of becoming tutors. This is a great opportunity for our children to get to know our officers as individuals who are concerned about their welfare, success and safety.
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Meet Rita Guydon- Mulick Coordinator
Rita Guydon is one of six new Schools of Hope coordinators this year.
I am new to the School of Hope program but not to the Grand Rapids Public Schools. I have been employed by Grand Rapids Public Schools for 16 years. Prior to being employed I volunteered for 15 years. I enjoy working with kids. I am excited to see what I can accomplish with our students here at Mulick Park this year. I also have two daughters and three granddaughters. |
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Meet Sherri McGinnis - AmeriCorps Member |
AmeriCorps member, Sheri McGinnis, has a keen desire to help her community in a time of need. Sheri says, "I joined AmeriCorps because serving local in Michigan's current economic climate is especially important. We need to stay true to our state and invest in our next generation. We need to equip them with skills for their future, teach them to be the best they can be no matter what stage of life they're at, and lead by example."
Serving at Mulick Park and Campus Elementary, Sheri enjoys helping the students, sharing their successes, and seeing their confidence and enthusiasm grow as they become empowered through reading. After her service ends, Sheri plans on continuing to work with youth in the community. She will be going to grad school to finish her Masters of Social Work and pursuing a career as a therapist specializing in adolescent treatment.
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The LEAGUE Book Drive Helps SOH
