2. Welcome!
BookPALS provides an opportunity for
students from Concord to mentor and
read aloud to Boston students at the
Condon Elementary School.
Three Trainings
Three Visits
3. Trainings
Three Trainings
October 20
November 3
December 15
Approx. 1 hour
Topics include
leadership,
mentoring, reading
aloud, and more
Your commitment
to these trainings
is very important!
Even if you’ve
trained before,
your presence is
necessary as a
leader!
4. Visits
Three Visits
November 17
January 19
March 9
Approx. 2.5 hours
Meet your buddies,
read, and mentor
Attending all three
visits is essential
for the program’s
success
Your buddy will
expect you at each
visit!
5. Letters
Three letters per
buddy
Due approx. 1 week
after our first two
visits and likely 1
week prior to our
last visit
Briefly recap your
meeting with your
buddy
Talk about reading
Mention next visit
You will also
receive letters!
6. Community Service
CCHS students will receive 15 hours
of community service for
participating in all visits, trainings,
and letters
7. Your Role as a Mentor
These students will look up to you!
Conduct yourself in a mature and
professional manner
Respect differences
Promote reading!
8. Next Steps
Make sure you’ve signed in
We need an ACCURATE email address
for communication
Have your permission slip signed by
your parents/guardians
Bring it to our next training session!
You cannot travel to Boston without it!
9. Who’s Who?
Mr. Woodnal -
CCHS Advisor
Ms. Vanasse -
Nashoba Advisor
Ms. Turner-Michael
- Coordinator
Student Leaders:
Michael Morrison
Alex Painter
Peter Standish
10. Get To Know One Another!
If you all work together, it will
promote the same in your Buddies!
Get to know students outside of your
schools!
