I can't believe we're approaching Thanksgiving already! The mentors at Scott Carpenter have been working to decide what success looks like for their mentees and for themselves. We started out by defining what success looks like for them and they came up with things like getting high test scores, being respectful, being organized, turning in work, and having positive attitudes.
Then, we examined what success might look like for their mentees, who will probably have a different set of standards. The kids devised a list that included releasing emotions in a healthy way, improving grades, and getting along with teachers, peers, and family. This opened up a good dialogue regarding how people tend to define success differently and I plan to revisit this concept in December to help the mentors think of strategies for setting realistic goals and expectations.
Next, each class created a list of character traits exhibited by successful people. They had some wonderful ideas: optimistic, engaged, open-minded, loyal, and perseverant.
Finally, every student chose a character trait to write onto an index card. I assembled their cards and added them to a display in the room!
I also had some wonderful visits from Carlo, Helen, Sin, and Holly this week! The support and encouragement I received is extremely meaningful.
The big planning task this week was to create a list of possible mentees. Courtesy of the administrators and guidance department, I was able to give Tony a spreadsheet with more than seventy names on it! I'm hoping that fifty of those students confirm that they are able to participate and I can start matching mentors with mentees next month.
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