Make an Impact — Mentor a Young Man
A new school year opens the door for men in our community to make an impact on the life of a boy or young man. Mentoring is an investment in the next generation. For many boys and young men it is their only hope of a future.
Hands down mentoring, “someone showing up at the show up place”, and giving their time to listen, and to encourage, and to share some of life’s wisdom can shape a future.
On the basketball court Coach John Wooden was a legend. And yet ask his players and they will tell you he was much more. He was a life mentor. Basketball merely served as the vehicle for Coach Wooden to help shape young college students into towering giants of men.
Will you consider joining the camaraderie of men not merely talking a good game, but being in the game?
Mentoring opportunities at the elementary, middle school, and high school level are abundant. What would it look like for you to invest two lunchtimes per month to mentor?
Below is the summary information of the opportunities available. You can click on this link Mentoring Information & Sign Up to find additional information and/or to sign up to become a difference making mentor for the coming school year.
”Thanks for your consideration of mentoring students in LISD. There is no doubt that you can make a difference in a child’s life! The impact an adult can have is immeasurable. You’ll also find out that you’ll benefit as much or more from the mentorship.”
Dr. Kevin Rogers, Superintendent of Schools, Lewisville ISD
SEVEN WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPACT — MENTOR A BOY
#1 — BOYS2MEN
Without male role models, how does a little boy know how to become a man? This monthly lunch is where men are partnered with a Rockbrook Elementary boy to talk and do guy stuff. Fourth Thursday of the month, 12:30-1:30 pm.
#2 — MEN OF DISTINCTION
9th & 10th grade is pivotal in the life of a young man. Futures are being molded one decision at a time. A mentor’s steady voice and example is influencing. Men of Distinction is a twice monthly, one hour mentoring lunch at the Lewisville Harmon campus. Two Wednesdays per month, 11:20 am-12:20 pm.
#3 — CHAMPIONS BY CHOICE
A smile, a “Hi, How are you?”, a jolly rancher. All this makes for a great start of the school day for high schoolers on Friday mornings. Become a Champion by Choice door greeter at Lewisville Main or Harmon High School campuses. Any available Friday mornings, 7:30-8:15 am.
#4 — OPERATION SUCCESS
Middle School years are “make or break” for learning math and science. Work with teachers and other tutors giving individual help to students at Durham Middle School. Any Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 4:00-5:00 pm.
#5 — LEAD FORWARD
Life changing decisions happen in high school junior and senior years. Lead Forward mentors invest in students exploring futures in business and/or community leadership. Mentors are partnered with a student for a monthly group lunch and then a monthly one-on-one hang out time. Lead Forward is a partnership with CISNT and the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce. Meets at LHS Main Campus. Two Mondays per month, 11:20 am-12:20 pm.
#6 — ROCKBROOK READING INITIATIVE
“THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITY for building knowledge for their eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children”. ~ Becoming a Nation of Readers Volunteers invest one hour per week providing an a listening ear for small groups and one-on-one reading for K & 1st grade students. Rockbrook Elementary School. Flexible morning hours.
#7 — HIKE TO HELP
Like adventure? Like a challenge? Come on a backpacking “Hike to Help” and raise money for boy’s initiatives through Loving Community. December 2-4. Three days, two nights. Black Fork Trail, Ouachita Mountains AR. Cost $250. Backpacking gear available. Limit 12 men (18 years and older).
“Research has proven that the relationship that is formed between a student and their mentor can be the most important factor that contributes to that student having HOPE for their future.”
Andy Plunkett, LISD Central Zone Leader
“While parents or care givers are the first educators, not all young men have this modeled in their home. Loving Community and CISNT create a venue for leaders in the LISD community to come in to our schools, invest in young men at formidable ages, and help to establish a foundation of integrity, values, responsibility and work ethic.”
Tracy Scott Miller, LISD Board of Education, Vice President & Trustee, Place 7
