Mentor Development
For September, the challenges will center around the theme of Back to School. This week’s challenge is to work with your mentee to set SMART goals. Use this document to talk through some personal, behavioral and/or academic goals that you will monitor and track with your mentee throughout the school year. Your coaches will be checking in with you about this and offering you support in helping your mentee work toward achieving the goals they set!
From September through November you will be discussing Race and Equity in your coaching meetings. Be sure to check out the articles and videos here.
Corn Maze at Enchanted Valley Farms
We are excited to announce that we will be returning to a corn maze this year and are inviting all mentors, mentees, and families. This year we will be at Enchanted Valley Farms (5047 Enchanted Valley Rd, Cross Plains, Wisconsin) on Sunday, October 13th at 1pm! Someone from Intentional Mentoring will be near the entrance wearing Intentional Mentoring gear from 1-1:30pm. If you plan to join us, please meet during that time and we will purchase your ticket and a treat!
If you know you will be coming, feel free to send us an email so we can expect you. If you decide to come at the last minute, we look forward to seeing you there!
Activity Ideas
Lion Dance at Alicia Ashman Library
Saturday, October 5
10:00am-11:00am
Join Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association as they perform The Lion Dance at Alicia Ashman Library (733 N High Point Rd, Madison). Traditionally, during the Chinese New Year, Lion Dance Troupes will visit various establishments throughout the community to perform the traditional custom of “Cai Qing” (採青) or “Plucking the Greens”. Like a curious cat, the lion dances over to the green and red envelope or “Hóngbāo” (紅包), which contains money, and eats the green. Once the green is transformed into good fortune, the lion spits it out, keeping the red envelope. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck and fortune to all places they visit. Come and enjoy this exciting event! All are welcome and no registration is required.
Great Pumpkin Giveaway at Oak Bank
Saturday, October 12
9:00am-12:00pm
Families are welcome to join us behind our building in the parking lot at 5951 McKee Road in Fitchburg, to pick out pumpkins, grab a goodie bag (while supplies last) and enjoy tractor drawn carriage rides. Kids will have the opportunity to meet local mascots. All cash donations collected during the event will be donated to Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin.
Friends of Sequoya Library Book Sale
Saturdays: October 5
9:00am-4:00pm
This sale takes place at the Friends of Sequoya Bookshop, 6672 Odana Road . On the first Saturday of each month, Friends of Sequoya Book Sales take place at our shop located at 6672 Odana Road in Market Square (next to Play-it-Again Sports). Some months also have a “bonus” sale on third Saturdays!
Board Game Cafe at Lakeview Library
Mondays: October 21
6:00-8:00pm
Join friends and neighbors for a game night! Revisit old favorites or try something brand new from the library’s collection of board games and card games. Beverages and snacks will be provided. 2845 N Sherman Ave, Madison
Free Bird and Nature Adventure at Tenney Park
Saturdays: October 5, November 2, December 7
2:30-4:00pm
Nature-expert guided walks in Tenney Park along Lake Mendota and the Yahara River Parkway bike path through the Madison Isthmus are free, family-friendly and held the first Saturday of each month, from 2:30-4pm. The walk begins at the Tenney Beach parking lot, 1330 Sherman Avenue. No registration is required.
Scenic Stroll at the Arboretum
Sundays: November 24
1:00-2:00pm
1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison
This gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Cheese Fair off the Square
Saturday, September 28
Sample and purchase award-winning Wisconsin Cheese from 16 different cheese companies from around the State of Cheese. The event takes place alongside the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
We love seeing photos of you and your mentee spending time together! Please share them with us via your coach or using the hashtag #intentionalmentoringmadison
Mentor Coaching Group Meeting Dates
We switched to monthly one-on-one coaching meetings. Your coach will reach out to you to schedule your next meeting.
If you have a change in personal information (phone/address/email) please respond to this email or notify your mentor coach ASAP.
If you have questions or need help with a situation and can’t reach your coach, contact:
Katie Mae katiemae@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Katie katie@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
Franny franny@intentionalmentoringmadison.org
All the best,
Intentional Mentoring