October 2013

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FLOW Mentoring Newsletter
St. Mary's County Public Schools 

 

 The mission of the Future Leaders of the World (FLOW) Mentoring Program is to foster positive mentoring relationships between students in St. Mary's County Public Schools and members of the community and to provide supported, safe, and inspiring environments in which these matches can cultivate the potential of each youth.
 
In This Issue
FLOW In the News
What's Been Happening in FLOW
Become a Mentor
Scenes from Last Year
Mentoring in the News
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 WELCOME, FRIENDS, to

Another Year of FLOW Mentoring!

  

It's that time of year again... FLOW Mentoring programs have started up throughout St. Mary's County Public Schools, and with your help and support, we are offering the students in our program another fun-filled year.   

 

We have many wonderful, dedicated Mentors and Site Leaders returning for another year with us -- and for that we are truly grateful!   

  

We also have many new Mentors and some new Site Leaders.  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 mentees.   

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.    

 


EXTRA! EXTRA!  
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
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FLOW Mentoring  
Is In the NEWS  
 
Recently, the FLOW Mentoring program was profiled in two local news sources.  With the recent publicity, we hope to attract even more support and interest within the community than ever before.
 
Check out the stories:

In DCMilitary.com, "Mentoring Program Seeks to Find the Potential in Each Student." 
In Southern Maryland News online, "St. Mary's Future Leaders of the World Mentoring Program Seeks Volunteers."


WHAT'S HAPPENING 
IN FLOW THESE DAYS?

At Park Hall Elementary, 
there's been some vigorous music-making.
 



  


At Greenview Knolls Elementary, 
mentors and mentees engaged in an art lesson creating their "FLOW Family Portraits" .



   
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! Seven 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. 28128 or option 3 
Fax: 301-475-0245 
srtyson@smcps.org 
 

If you need further persuasion, click on the article link below to read more about the importance of mentoring.

 

MILLIONS OF CHILDREN NEED MENTORS 

 

Scenes from Last Year in FLOW Mentoring



















 


 


Mentoring in the News

 

 

Mentoring: An Investment in Positive Youth Outcomes

A new issue brief from MENTOR in collaboration with Root Cause called Mentoring: Investments in Positive Youth Outcomes draws on research to demonstrate how mentoring is a critical support strategy that positively impacts academic achievement, workforce development, and behavioral outcomes.

 

 

   
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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 2013-14 school year, please visit our website at:
www.smcps.org/mentor
or contact Sarah Tyson at the address below.

In gratitude,
Your FLOW Mentoring team    

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.28128 or option 3
Fax: 301-475-0245