[BHS Etree] VOLUNTEERS: Writer Coaching at BHS

[BHS etree]

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Sahib-Amar Khalsa at 
sakk at mindspring.com <mailto:sakk at mindspring.com> & Jeanne Schuman at 
schumanj4 at gmail.com <mailto:schumanj4 at gmail.com>

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer at BHS?  WriterCoach Connection 
(WCC -- www.writercoachconnection.org 
<http://www.writercoachconnection.org/>) is a rewarding experience 
working one-on-one with students at every level of writing ability on 
their writing assignments. In partnership with teachers, trained writer 
coaches help students strengthen their writing and thinking skills by 
giving them constructive feedback, challenging them to think more 
deeply, and building their confidence as writers. The time commitment is 
only 1-2 hours, usually twice per month, _during the school day_, 
beginning in October. This year we're coaching 9th and 10th graders in 
AMPS; 9th graders in CAS; and 11th graders in Green Academy!

Coaching is fun and satisfying --- "This is the best volunteer 
experience I have ever had. I feel like I am really being helpful," says 
one coach.

You don't need to be a writer or teacher --- WCC coaches are parents, 
college students, working and retired people of all backgrounds, 
ethnicities, and ages. Our in-depth training will give you strategies 
and practice to work effectively with students, including your own.  If 
you can't coach, please tell a friend or neighbor who might be 
interested. *Please note that all coaching sessions take place during 
class time.***

Training sessions begin in September. For the complete training schedule 
or more information, go to www.writercoachconnection.org 
<http://www.writercoachconnection.org/> (click on "Volunteer"). Or 
contact site coordinators Sahib-Amar Khalsa (sakk at mindspring.com 
<mailto:sakk at mindspring.com>) or Jeanne Schuman (schumanj4 at gmail.com 
<mailto:schumanj4 at gmail.com>).

BHS Co-Site Coordinators
WriterCoach Connection
(510) 237-6963 (Sahib-Amar Khalsa)

WriterCoach Connection <http://www.writercoachconnection.org/>:
*/Because kids write our future!

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