- Mentoring and Teaching
- Applications
- TB Testing and other requirements
Interested in mentoring or teaching in 2010?
Follow the link below to get information about:
Announcements:
Willard Middle School and the YSP office will be closed on Monday, February 1st as it is a BUSD holiday. Accordingly, Tuesday's bell schedule at Willard should be all six periods rather than block scheduling.
Support Class
The YSP support class is now in session. Please join us Wednesdays from 5:10 to 6pm, on campus at 103 GPB (Genetics and Plant Biology Building).
Here is the syllabus for Spring 2010.
The CCNs for registering for the class on Telebears are as follows (the ones handed out on 1/20 are wrong):
SW 97: 80718, SW 197: 80820
ED 97: 23581, ED 197: 23824
Freshman and sophomores register for the 97s, juniors and seniors register for the 197s. You may take the class for one or two units, P/NP (Team Leaders, you may take the class for one, two or three units, P/NP).
Here is the syllabus for Spring 2010.
The CCNs for registering for the class on Telebears are as follows (the ones handed out on 1/20 are wrong):
SW 97: 80718, SW 197: 80820
ED 97: 23581, ED 197: 23824
Freshman and sophomores register for the 97s, juniors and seniors register for the 197s. You may take the class for one or two units, P/NP (Team Leaders, you may take the class for one, two or three units, P/NP).
Activity Logs
Activity Logs help us keep track of all of our members' hard work, showing parents, the school, community members and our donors that we really are putting in the time to make a difference.
All mentors should complete 39 hours total for Spring 2010 (3 hours per week, not counting the first week of school, Spring Break, dead week and finals).
The due dates for each activity log and more information can be found on the Spring 2010 syllabus.
New this semester! You can no log hours online. Follow the link to create your account and begin to log hours on our webpage (please only create one account).
If you are having trouble logging hours or have any questions, please contact our wonderful Team Leader Suman.
All mentors should complete 39 hours total for Spring 2010 (3 hours per week, not counting the first week of school, Spring Break, dead week and finals).
The due dates for each activity log and more information can be found on the Spring 2010 syllabus.
New this semester! You can no log hours online. Follow the link to create your account and begin to log hours on our webpage (please only create one account).
If you are having trouble logging hours or have any questions, please contact our wonderful Team Leader Suman.
President Obama Proclaims January National Mentoring Month
January 6, 2010: The White House has released President Obama's proclamation stating that January is officially National Mentoring Month in America.
The proclamation, in part, reads: "Every day, mentors in communities across our Nation provide crucial support and guidance to young people. Whether a day is spent helping with homework, playing catch, or just listening, these moments can have an enormous, lasting effect on a child's life. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize those who give generously of themselves by mentoring young Americans.
"NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2010 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs."
Dr. Larry Wright, MENTOR's president and CEO, said, "Having the President's recognition of National Mentoring Month is an honor and a vote of confidence for the 14 million children in our country who want and need a caring mentor in their lives. The proclamation also gives a well-deserved boost to all mentors and the quality mentoring program staff members who are working hard to make a positive difference in their communities."
In addition to the President, the U.S. Senate recently passed an official resolution for National Mentoring Month 2010.
This is the ninth annual National Mentoring Month, which was established to spotlight the importance of mentors and mentoring. The effort is spearheaded by the Harvard Mentoring Project of the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Media partners include: CBS, FOX, NBC, MTV, Comcast, Time Warner and the National Association of Broadcasters.
To see the full Presidential Proclamation, go to www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/news_events/pressreleases/proclamation2010/.
http://mentor.convio.net/site/PixelServer?j=_Qn_ahZowz6burMoh0SYWQ.
The proclamation, in part, reads: "Every day, mentors in communities across our Nation provide crucial support and guidance to young people. Whether a day is spent helping with homework, playing catch, or just listening, these moments can have an enormous, lasting effect on a child's life. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize those who give generously of themselves by mentoring young Americans.
"NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2010 as National Mentoring Month. I call upon public officials, business and community leaders, educators, and Americans across the country to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs."
Dr. Larry Wright, MENTOR's president and CEO, said, "Having the President's recognition of National Mentoring Month is an honor and a vote of confidence for the 14 million children in our country who want and need a caring mentor in their lives. The proclamation also gives a well-deserved boost to all mentors and the quality mentoring program staff members who are working hard to make a positive difference in their communities."
In addition to the President, the U.S. Senate recently passed an official resolution for National Mentoring Month 2010.
This is the ninth annual National Mentoring Month, which was established to spotlight the importance of mentors and mentoring. The effort is spearheaded by the Harvard Mentoring Project of the Harvard School of Public Health, MENTOR and the Corporation for National and Community Service. Media partners include: CBS, FOX, NBC, MTV, Comcast, Time Warner and the National Association of Broadcasters.
To see the full Presidential Proclamation, go to www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/news_events/pressreleases/proclamation2010/.
http://mentor.convio.net/site/PixelServer?j=_Qn_ahZowz6burMoh0SYWQ.
Past Events:
Holiday Celebration
From gingerbread houses to holiday cards, this year's Holiday Party was a great way to finish off the semester. Thank you to all who came and we hope you have an amazing winter break!
If you want a copy of your photo booth picture for your picture frame, come in and talk to us or drop us a line! willardyouthsupport@berkeley.k12.ca.us
If you want a copy of your photo booth picture for your picture frame, come in and talk to us or drop us a line! willardyouthsupport@berkeley.k12.ca.us
Mentor/Teacher Training and Parent Orientation
Thank you to everyone who came to our mentor training on Saturday!! We really appreciated your attendance, participation, and everyone's input after the event. If you did not attend, there is some important paperwork we need you to fill out so PLEASE let us know when you can come by and collect it!
Thank you also to our wonderful families who came out to learn more about the program. Don't hesitate to contact us or come by the office and pick up an information packet.
Thank you also to our wonderful families who came out to learn more about the program. Don't hesitate to contact us or come by the office and pick up an information packet.
Willard Halloween 2009:
Our Halloween Party was another great success. Mentors, mentees and their families enjoyed mask making, carnival games, a photo booth, a wacky relay race and, of course, a costume contest! Thank you to all who came out and made this year's party such a success.
Parent-Mentor Night at Willard
Parent-Mentor Night this year was an opportunity for parents to get to know their child's mentor. They were able to sit down and talk about goals, hopes and plans for the future, and set a foundation for a positive relationship in the coming year.
If you would like any of the materials from the workshop, including goal planning worksheets, please stop by the YSP office.
Parent Orientation Night for YSP will be held in the Willard Cafeteria in November.
If you would like any of the materials from the workshop, including goal planning worksheets, please stop by the YSP office.
Parent Orientation Night for YSP will be held in the Willard Cafeteria in November.
Kick-off BBQ
This year's kick-off BBQ was a chance for prospective mentors and mentees to meet each other, play games, and enjoy some good food in the sun at Willard Park. Thanks to all those who came out!
Location
Willard Middle School is just down Telegraph from the UC Berkeley
campus, between Derby St. and Stuart St. near Adronicos Market.
Our office is located towards the back of the school on Stuart St. near Regent St.
campus, between Derby St. and Stuart St. near Adronicos Market.
Our office is located towards the back of the school on Stuart St. near Regent St.