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Scheduling School-Based Mentoring Visits
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School-Based Mentors- We hope you are getting excited to see your mentee soon! We guarantee they are looking forward to meeting with you again :) Here are a few things to know:
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We have been waiting to contact your mentee's teacher until this week. We like to give the teachers and kids a week or so to get settled before adding in mentoring.
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If you haven't already, please let us know if there are any days/times you prefer to meet with your mentee ASAP! We would like to have your preferences before emailing your mentee's teacher this week.
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Most matches will start meeting the week of September 14.
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Happy Mail!
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We want to re-introduce Happy Mail—a fun and simple way to share positive feedback with parents. Postcards will be available at each school throughout the year.
When you have something encouraging to share about your mentee, just jot it down on a postcard. It’s a great way to celebrate their progress and strengthen the connection between families and the mentoring experience. For example, you could share a note about your mentee having good sportsmanship when they lost in a game or about how they showed kindness to you during your mentoring time.
You can leave completed postcards at your mentee’s school—just let your match coordinator know, and we’ll take care of mailing them. Or, feel free to drop them off at the AIM office located inside Life Church in Waverly.
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Communication Expectations with AIM
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Our goal is to connect with each mentor once a month during the first year, and then every other month thereafter. If you'd like more frequent support, we're happy to accommodate—just let us know.
Whenever possible, we prefer these check-ins to happen in person or by phone. On occasion, email may be warranted.
We want to ensure we’re offering meaningful support without being a burden. If you have any questions or concerns about these communications, please reach out to Kori.
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Upcoming Events
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Save the Date for these events!! More details on each event will be shared as the event gets closer.
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Community-Based Activity Ideas
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Please remember these activity ideas are for matches in the community-based or hybrid programs only. School-based matches are only allowed to meet at the mentee's school or an AIM event.
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Cedar Valley Sport and
Pokemon Card Show
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September 5 & 6
The Mall at College Square
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Click here for more information.
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Cedar Falls Artapalooza
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Sunday, September 13, 2025
9am-4pm
Main Street, Cedar Falls
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This art show features approximately 50+ of the region’s best artists in categories such as jewelry, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, sculpture, metal, wood and mixed media. Presented by Community Main Street, ARTapalooza is a one-day festival that also features musicians, street performers, and hands on art activities for children and adults. More details here.
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School-Based Activity Ideas
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Fall Themed DIY Slime
Try making this slime recipe with your mentee. Great for all ages! Just make sure to clean up any messes. The recipe could be found here.
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Mason Jar Luminaries
Tell out this pretty craft with your mentee! Learn how to make here.
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School Calendars
Waverly-Shell Rock School Calendar:
Denver School Calendar: View Here
Janesville School Calendar: View Here
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