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MESSAGE TO MENTORS

Start of 2023-24 School Year

DEAR MENTOR,

Week of December 1st

As we enter the holiday season, we are focusing on developmental relationships. Last week, we highlighted express care and reminded you that "Challenge Growth" takes a full year of time together.

Please take some time this week to complete the below survey to assess where your relationship is strong with your student and where it can grow.

Relationship Survey

Know that it takes a full year of investment of time before you can challenge growth for a student. Have you ever arrived at school to find your mentee in detention? Below is an exercise we use to promote restorative justice for mistakes... and to foster resilience from them.

Detention Protocol

Please talk this week with your Site Coordinator about our 12/8 Holiday field trip, where your child can choose gifts for their family.

Want to get your mentee a gift? This is not necessary, but if you choose to do so, please keep your gift to around $15 and do not give it in front of other mentees. Thank you!

40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS

Weekly Guidance on our highlighted Developmental Asset:

This week, we are highlighting the asset(s) below. As always, let your student's comfort level guide the conversation.

Ask your Site Coordinator about this week's optional project OR use the Neighborhood Huddle app at the left button below.

Neighborhood Huddle

40 Developmental Asset List

Did you know that your youth has a chance to leverage their weekly asset project into a prize? When kids complete 10, 20, and 40 asset projects, they can win one of three prizes.

See your Site Coordinator for details and for information about how to use the Neighborhood Huddle App OR the paper passport below to track their progress.

HUDDLE HAPPENINGS

Want to get involved outside of your regularly scheduled time? Talk to your youth about meeting at a field trip or come to an OHuddle Hour for PD around self care. These add ons are optional but a great way to expand your involvement as a mentor.

Field Trip Details

Field trips leverage the developmental assets in new places. Talk to your Site Coordinator about the benefit of inviting your youth to 2 or 3 events this year.

All field trips provide youth dinner and free opportunities or giveaways to expand their horizons.

OHuddle Hours help YOU to put your own oxygen mask on to promote adult self care. These PD and giveaway sessions are scheduled three times per year in your building.

Keep in mind, even if you are not scheduled for mentorship on an OHuddle Hour day, you are welcome to come to your building for the session and takeaway. We appreciate all you do for our students!

About OHuddle Hours