NSRP School Orientation

Name of SchoolName of DepartmentNSRP School Orientation[North Star Reading Partners]

MaterialsSchool MapSchool CalendarTeacher/Mentor LogInterest Inventory SheetIntroductionsPrincipal NameFacilitator NameDepartment Head Name

NSRP MissionEvery third grader below proficiency in reading will be paired with a mentor who is currently employed by CMS. The reading partner will meet with the third grader once a week for a total of 30 one-on-one sessions to work on comprehension skills. With social, emotional, and academic support, these students will reach proficiency by the end of the year and be prepared to enter 4th grade as college and career ready.

Goals & ExpectationsRegistering as a VolunteerWhy?

https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/volunteer.php?newflag=1

Student ConfidentialityWhy is this necessary?All mentors must fill this out before working with students.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eo_kUV49re_L5AxtTn97JsHcvfjIQqKyTUrvfdYUmTs/viewform?usp=send_form

Sign-In ProceduresHow to sign inProcedures to follow after signing in (Report to 3rd grade class, take student to media center for session, return student to class when finished, complete comment card after each session.)

Contact InformationHow will you notify the employee if student is absent?How should the mentor notify the school if they are absent? (Example: more than 24 hours= contact teacher via email, less than 24 hours= contact front office secretary and they will pass on the message)Share school calendar with important dates to remember such as field trips, assemblies, testing calendar, etc.

Suggestion: Have department members sign in with their name and email so that a secretary or school personnel can create an email list incase of a cancellation or emergency in which a principal has to contact all mentors.

Emergency ProceduresWho to contact in the case of an emergency?Crisis PlanTornado DrillFire DrillWhere do you go with a student in case of those emergencies?

Behavior Plan What happens if a student becomes violent or defiant?

Neglect and Abuse ReportsNeglect and Abuse reports- How to report it and who to tell before leaving the campus.

Parent LetterSend home a letter to parents sharing this wonderful opportunity from our district.

http://cmsnorthstar.weebly.com

Criteria for VolunteersAttend orientation lead by the school or representative.Register as a volunteer on the CMS home page for the school your will serve.Access NSRP Website before working with your student. Meet with student once a week (one hour + 30 minutes driving time).Use the Website for quality instructional lessons and guides.Use comment card as a form of communication between classroom teacher and volunteer. Confidentiality signature is requiredPlease notify school if you are absent. Students are expecting your visit.Report Neglect or abuse to DSS or school personnel Review student Interest Inventory sheets to gain insight on a student. Be mindful of students with allergies.Understand Emergency and Crisis Plans for the schools you are volunteeringSo, What will you do?https://vimeo.com/12615162