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WELCOME, FRIENDS, to
Another Year of FLOW Mentoring
It's that time of year again when the office is abuzz with energetic planning and organizing. FLOW Mentoring programs have just started up throughout the St. Mary's County school system in these early days of October, and with your help and support, we are offering our mentees another rich year of activity and friendship.
We have many wonderful, dedicated Mentors and Site Leaders returning for another year with us -- and for that we are truly grateful!
We have many new Mentors and some new Site Leaders as well. We are so glad to have you; we know you will add fresh perspectives and new energy to our program.
We look forward to working with ALL of you this year. And THANK YOU in advance and for making this regular commitment of time and energy to your mentee(s). You ARE making a difference.
Of course, we still need MORE mentors! So, if you or anyone you know might be interested, please read more about the process of becoming a mentor in this newsletter and contact us.
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OUR FIRST DAYS of FLOW 2012-13
Session 1 of FLOW Mentoring
at White Marsh Elementary School
Session 1 of FLOW Mentoring
at Benjamin Banaker Elementary School
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BECOME A MENTOR
We need you.
They need you.
Some FAQs about FLOW Mentoring.
Why mentoring?
Because it works! Educational research has shown that mentoring is extremely effective in increasing academic performance and positive social interactions among young people. And you asked for it! Six years ago, the most common request to the Department of Academic Support was for a quality mentoring program. We worked hard to develop and implement a school based mentoring program that meets the needs of our students here in St. Mary's County Public School-and we're proud to say we've been at it for five years!
Who are the Mentors?
How are they selected?
Our dedicated roster of Mentors come from all over Southern Maryland with hugely diverse backgrounds. Many are business professionals or retired professionals. Others are staff members, military personnel, secondary students, college students, and other caring and responsible community members. They have all submitted applications, been screened, and have gone through Mentor Training before they begin to work with their student mentee.
When and where does
the mentoring take place?
Mentoring takes place after school once a week for an hour and a half at the student's home school. This ensures that students do not miss any part of their academic day.
How are the student mentees selected?
At each school, the Site Leader consults with teachers, counselors, administrators, the nurse, and other staff to develop a list of students that are most likely to benefit from the program.
How can I apply?
To apply to become a Mentor with FLOW Mentoring, we require that you complete a FLOW Mentoring Mentor Application and an SMCPS Volunteer Application (this is required of all volunteers in our school system).
Please click on the links below to view printable versions of each application.
When you have completed both applications, please mail, fax, or email the applications to: Sarah R. Tyson, FLOW Mentoring IRT FLOW Office Location: Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center 24005 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 Phone: 301-475-0242 ext. 148 Fax: 301-475-0245 srtyson@smcps.org
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Scenes from Last Year's FLOW Mentoring
         
   
 
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Mentoring in the News
One-on-One with Tom Brady Tom Brady, quarterback of the Super Bowl winning football team, the Patriots, was a mentor while still a quarterback with the Michigan Wolverines. In this article, read about how Tom Brady became a mentor and changed the life of one special kid. click here to read more
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Make a Difference-Become a Mentor!
If you would like to learn more about FLOW Mentoring, or are interested in becoming a mentor for the 2012-13 school year, please visit our website at:
www.smcps.org/ccr/mentor
or contact Sarah Tyson at the address below.
In gratitude,
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FLOW Mentoring
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Department of College and Career Readiness
24005 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: 301-475-0242 x.148
Fax: 301-475-0245
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