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August 2019
Training for New Mentors [Gordon Food Service Employees Only]
This pre-match training is designed to equip new mentors with the skills and knowledge needed to have a begin mentoring relationship with a student. Required for new mentors. This session is open only to Gordon Food Service Employees. This training session will be held on Tuesday AND Wednesday, August 27 and 28 from 1:00p-2:30p at Gordon Food Service. BOTH days in this session must be attended. Applicants may register for training by clicking here.
Find out more »September 2019
No School – Labor Day
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, as well as the Mentor Centers, are closed for Labor Day.
Find out more »Training for New Mentors [Option 2]
This 3 hour pre-match training is designed to equip new mentors with the skills and knowledge needed to have a begin mentoring relationship with a student. Required for new mentors. Applicants may register for training by clicking here.
Find out more »Mentoring Begins for the 2019-2020 School Year!
The long awaited time has come! The 2019-2020 mentoring year begins this week. Detailed instructions for scheduling the mentoring time will be sent via e-mail to all mentors. Parents will receive a letter in the beginning of September with details about their child's mentor.
Find out more »October 2019
Bundle Up Burton
The weather is getting cold and the leaves are starting to fall. That means it's time again for Bundle Up Burton! Starting on (TBA), we will be asking the community to bring in 575 coats, hats and mittens to donate to the Burton students. We continue to do Bundle Up Burton every year because the parents have made it clear that it helps fill a great need. The parents shared that as their children grow they need larger coats, and, some…
Find out more »Affinity Adventure Day at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin
Affinity Adventure Day Save the date!Students, mentors and families are all invited to join us on Saturday, October 6 for a fun day of outdoor games, boating, and camp activities. Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm (Lunch provided) Location: YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin (Middleville) Transportation: Buses will be available - meet at school at 9:00am if you plan to ride with Affinity. Activities: Rock climbing, archery, crafts, gaga, canoeing, tie dye, and scavenger hunts. Students: Site Coordinators will be passing out invitations…
Find out more »November 2019
No School
Grand Rapids Public Schools are closed for the day.
Find out more »Burton Family Game Night
Join us at Burton School for an evening of family fun and games! Mentees, mentors, and their families are invited to get together for a fun evening! Formal invitation will be sent to participants in late October.
Find out more »No School – Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Godfrey Lee Public Schools, as well as the Mentor Centers, are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Find out more »December 2019
Half Day
Grand Rapids Public Schools will have a half day.
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