September 12th - 16th

This week, the scholars got to make their voices heard in the mentor/mentee matching process. On Monday and Tuesday, the students participated in stations. They worked with different partners for each activity to encourage them to meet people they may not have known well.

On Wednesday, the students completed the Speed Matching activity, during which each mentor interviewed each mentee and vice versa. They were tasked with rating their top three potential partners and I will now work to balance their desires with their educational needs.

Yesterday, the students were split into four-person teams to complete a project called Building a Community. For this, they will discuss how mentoring is used outside YESS and design an imaginary neighborhood.

Today is "No Fun Friday" and we're playing games that get the scholars working together and reinforcing our positive classroom environment!

Next week, the mentors and mentees will be matched up and the real work can begin. Can't wait!