Lunch buddies are mentors who come eat lunch and spend time once a week with one of our scholars during their lunch periods. You will visit with your “Buddy” during lunch and read, do crafts, play games and ultimately form a positive relationship. Consistency, positivity, and fun are what make a great lunch buddy! This is a weekly or biweekly commitment. You can come ANY day of the week, as long as it’s during your Buddy’s assigned lunch period.
Below are the steps to becoming a lunch buddy:
- Complete the attached Churchwell 2023-2024 Lunch Buddy application and email the application to tiffany.rhodes@mnps.org. Please specify which grade level and gender of student that you would like to be assigned to.
Kindergarten – 12:10pm – 12:40pm
1st grade – 12:30pm – 1:00pm
2nd grade – 10:50am – 11:20am
3rd grade – 11:55am – 12:25pm
4th grade – 11:30am – 12:00pm
5th grade – 10:55am – 11:25am - All volunteers need to register and submit a background check before they are cleared to volunteer at our school. This is the link: https://pencilforschools.org/backgroundcheck/. Most volunteers fall into the “MNPS Programs” box. It usually takes about 2-3 days for volunteers to clear.
The fall Lunch Buddy Program begins Sept 11, so sign up today!
