Woodrow Wilson Elementary

I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.
Chinese proverb

What is it?

An elementary school about three blocks away from Birmingham-Southern College. We have several opportunities there, including tutoring, mentoring, special events, teacher assistance, scout activities and painting.Every month, students from BSC help organize a pizza party for Woodrow Wilson’s Student of the Month. The Students of the Month are selected by their teachers for behavior and character. Each student’s family is also invited to attend the party.

Who is the client?

The children who attend school there (K-5th graders).

What do I need to have?

Transportation to the school (or about 15 minutes to walk).
Interest in working with children.
Kind, caring concern.

How much time does it take?

Tutoring: about an hour a week -- two if you can make it twice a week.
Mentoring: about an hour a week.
Assisting a teacher: 1-2 hours a week.
Special Activities: 3-4 hours at random times.
Scout Activities: 3-4 hours at random times.

When is it?

Monday through Friday.Usually during school hours 8:15 - 4:15 but some activities can be after school.

What if…

I'm running late?

Call the school office (783-6195) so that they know you are late but haven't forgotten. The children really look forward to your time with them, so it is important to stay in touch.

I know ahead of time that I have a test and can't make it on my designated day?

Make sure that the child (or teacher) knows that you won't be there. You might tell the principal so that he knows too.

Something comes up and I can't do my shift that day?

Call the office to ask them to get a message to the child or teacher so they are not waiting for you.

I decide I don't want to do Woodrow Wilson anymore?

Inform our office (4720) and share the reasons with us. We will use the information to improve the program.

For more information on tutoring or mentoring, contact Drew Clayton or Kaleigh Hussey-Tommich. arclayton@bsc.edu and kahussey@bsc.edu

For information on Woodrow Wilson Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts, contact Mandy Church, amchurch@bsc.edu, or Nicole Rohr, nvrohr@bsc.edu

For information on Woodrow Wilson Student of the Month Parties, contact Eileen Dyer, egdyer@bsc.edu, or Tawnya Nylund, tenylun@bsc.edu