The Counselor Connection
East Middle Vikings: October Edition
This Past Month of September: Attendance Awareness Month
Congratulations on Exceeded Growth!!!
Self Care Text- Start your Morning Right!
Anti Bullying Ralley Opportunity
Beginning "Lunch Buddy Club" at ERMS: Searching for Mentors!
About the Lunch Buddy Club
We are currently looking for community members who would be willing to volunteer as a lunch buddy mentor! We are so excited about this program and the positive impact it will have on our students. Please help us in spreading the word! Below you can read some information from our lunch buddy flyer:
Goal of Lunch Buddy Program:
The ERMS Lunch Buddy Program is designed to help reach students who would benefit from having an additional positive role model in their life. It helps create healthy attitudes and behavior in youth, as well as provide skills, resources, and positive experiences that will help students become successful, productive citizens. We are excited about this program and the opportunities it will allow for our students. The relationship with a caring, consistent adult has been found to improve attendance, social skills, conversations, and self confidence.
How do I become a mentor?
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Rebekah Hunt, School Counselor or Lindsay Walker, Assistant Principal:
Contact Information:
Rebekah Hunt: rhunt@rcsnc.org
Lindsay Walker: lwalker@rcsnc.org
School Phone: 828-245-3750
Community volunteers are required to have backgrounds checked and matched with an appropriate child.
Where and when will I meet with my lunch buddy student?
Lunch Buddy Volunteers are asked to come once a month on a time of their choice to eat lunch with their student. However, if schedule permits lunch buddy mentors are welcome to come more often. A space will be provided at East Middle to eat lunch one-on-one with your student such as commons area, in a classroom that is not being used, or outside if you wish.
Thank you for considering volunteering as a Lunch Buddy Mentor at East Middle!
About Us: Counselor Connection
Email: rhunt@rcsnc.org
Website: erms.rcsnc.org
Location: East Rutherford Mi
Phone: 828-245-3750