November 14th - 18th

In the past week, we talked about how to build and maintain trust. Monday, the mentors discussed how their expectations in class would affect their ability to be positive role models. Many students realized how their reputations could cause their mentees to question their authority in YESS and that they would have to work hard outside our classroom to keep their positive status. I was proud of the eighth graders on Tuesday because they went to the Career Expo and learned about career opportunities. Wednesday and Thursday, the mentors and mentees created Hand Contracts to one another. In this project, they spoke about the things they needed from one another in order to be able to have a trusting relationship. Then, they produced artistic renderings of their promises. Friday was spent building teams and playing games. All in all, this was a successful way to end our time together before going on Thanksgiving holiday!