POE READING MENTORS PROGRAM

The Poe PTO Reading Mentors Program needs mentors for the ‘23-‘24 school year! It is not too late to join the program!

The goal of the Reading Mentors Program is to engage students in the joy of reading! We are looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers (parents, relatives, community members) who love reading, books and kids! Mentors will be matched with a 1st-3rd grade student to read with once per week this school year mid-October through May.

Time commitment: 20-30 minutes per week during school hours You will be able to select the day and time that works for you!

**Volunteers must be VIPS approved. Click here or scan the code to sign up!**

An orientation was held Wednesday, October 4, 8am in the Poe Cafeteria. See below for more information.

Reading Mentors DO:

Bring joy to the student’s day!
Build positive experiences with books and reading
Provide one-one attention for student
Use reading material driven by student interest
Expose students to many genres of reading
Consistent engagement throughout the school year

Reading Mentors ARE NOT:

A formal tutor or tutoring session
A small group lesson
Assessing the student’s skills pre/post sessions
Working on spelling lists or homework

Students are identified by the teacher:

In 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades
Possibly adding Kindergarten students in Spring 2024
To grow confidence
To practice speaking and reading
To be read to; to have more positive interactions
To build comprehension

For further questions or details, email mentoring@poepto.org.

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Upcoming Events

Apr 1-15: Spring Grow with Poe Plant Sale (online)

Sat, Apr 13, 9-11am: Science STAAR Tutorials (5th)

Mon, Apr 15: Spirit Night at Raising Cane's

Wed, Apr 17: Reading Language Arts STAAR (3rd, 4th, 5th)

Fri, Apr 19, 7:45am: PTO Meeting
Fri, Apr 19, 3:30-5:30pm: Poe International Festival

Sat, Apr 20, 9-11am: Science STAAR Tutorials (5th)
Wed, Apr 24: Science STAAR (5th)
Sun, Apr 28: 2nd Annual Raven Run
Tue, Apr 30: Math STAAR (3rd, 4th, 5th)

May 1-2: Poe Players presents MATILDA!

May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week

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