We're thrilled to partner with Pinewood Elementary for yet another school year. The back-to-school teacher retreat was full of good vibes--and good smells--with the delicious lunch cooked up by the crew at Lempira and served with the love of MPBC. See the pictures above.
Principal Pegram and several teachers--and their MPBC partners--spoke of the significance of the support we offer, particularly through our Teacher Pairings outreach. While some may not have heard back from teachers, it was clear your messages, gifts, encouragement were received--and appreciated! Nearly all classroom teachers (and some support staff) signed up this year to be a part of this program. Of note: on the sign-up this year, you'll see the teacher's desired level of involvement, so if you want to get into the classroom to help, find a teacher who put down a 5; if you know you have limited capacity and just want to send monthly appreciation, look for teacher who put down a 1 or 2 (explained more in the sign-up). We hope this will better match members with teachers to optimize engagement in the outreach.
Details included in the description - one-time volunteer opportunities (i.e., custodian appreciation day) also listed!
Additional educational outreach opportunities:
- Heart Math Tutoring: Want to support a child in CMS with only 1 hour per week? Heart Math Tutoring trains and supports volunteers as tutors to work one-on-one with a student who needs foundational math skills and confidence! With the support of an on-site coordinator, volunteers use an easy-to-follow, proven curriculum featuring hands-on activities and games. Volunteers work with the same student all year building a relationship and strengthening skills. Virtual or face-to-face options available! Info meeting coming up on Sept. 18th from 12:00-12:30 pm - details to sign up to volunteer here
- VOTE! And make sure everyone you know does! AND make sure everyone can! From higher ed (UNC Board of Governors shutting down DEI) to early childhood (flat funding for over a decade), educational issues are at stake, particularly at the state level (check out your superintendent candidates). Know your candidates and their voting record/stance on educational matters.