We are looking for 25 English and/or Portuguese speaking volunteers to mentor Harmony Grove 5th graders with their IB PYP Exhibition projects!

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What is the IB PYP Exhibition?

• At International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) schools around the world, students in 5th grade do a final inquiry project called the PYP Exhibition where they research and take action to share what they learn with their community.

What is the role of a mentor?

• Facilitate five 30 minute meetings with your group of 3-5 students

• Encourage and support students by: 

  • asking questions to promote thinking and reflection

  • helping with research and self-management skills

  • clarifying difficult information as needed

  • suggesting ways students can take action in our community

  • giving feedback to help students reflect on their learning and their next steps

When will the help of a mentor be needed?

• Mentors will meet once a week for 30 minutes for the five weeks leading up the Exhibition Day on Thursday June 8th

  • Preferred days & times:

    • May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1

    • Time options (same each week): 10:30-11:00 or 11:00-11:30

  • If you are interested in mentoring but cannot meet on the preferred days & times, we may be able to coordinate the meetings at a different day or time

Where will we meet?

• Harmony Grove Elementary School, 169 Leland St. Framingham, MA in the 5th grade classrooms

Who do we need as mentors?

• Any interested adult can be a mentor! You must submit a CORI form to FPS first.

• Looking for English and/or Portuguese speaking mentors!

• You must be able to commit to meeting every week, May 4- June 1

How can I sign up to be a mentor or find out more information?

• If you are interested or want more information, email Heather Flugrad 

(IB PYP Coordinator) at hflugrad@framingham.k12.ma.us by April 14, 2023