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December
Minding the Gap Monthly Connect - December 2023
03 December 2023
Join us as we cultivate a sense of community centered around our school outreaches. Our monthly connections give an opportunity to hear what is happening with all that Minding the Gap is doing. It also is a time to meet new friends and to share your experience as you serve with us. Location TBD
01
October
Minding the Gap Monthly Connect - October 2023
01 October 2023
Join us as we cultivate a sense of community centered around our school outreaches. Our monthly connections give an opportunity to hear what is happening with all that Minding the Gap is doing. It also is a time to meet new friends and to share your experience as you serve with us. Location TBD
01
September
Training - 180 Club
01 September 2023
Training for Minding the Gap volunteers who want to serve in the after-school 180 Club in one or more area schools, as teacher, helper or in music ministry. Snacks provided.
27
August
Training - Building Bridges
27 August 2023
Training for Minding the Gap volunteers who want to serve as tutors/mentors in local schools in MtG's Building Bridges program. Lunch provided.
05
August
MtG Kickoff
05 August 2023
The 2023/2024 school year will be here before you know it! Our Minding the Gap Kickoff Luncheon is on Saturday, August 5th. This will be a time of vision-casting and an opportunity to hear from some of the principals and school staff about the impact we are making and the great need in the public schools. (Menu: from Chipotle)
14
June
MtG June Connect - Cookout
14 June 2023
MtG Volunteers Connect and Cookout at Joe Blattert's home, 11309 Cypress Ave, KCMO 64137. Come join us for a cookout! Minding the Gap will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and buns. You supply the drinks and side dishes. All MtG volunteers, friends & family are welcome. Please RSVP to admin@mindinggaps.org and let us know if you can make it and what you plan to bring.
05
May
180 Club for 2023 Ends Friday, May 5th
05 May 2023
Minding the Gap's after-school 180 Club ends for the 2022-2023 school year.
05
May
Building Bridges Tutoring & Mentoring for 2023 Ends Friday, May 5th
05 May 2023
Minding the Gap's Building Bridges tutoring program ends for the 2022-2023 school year.
11
April
Decorate at Compass Elementary
11 April 2023
Come join us at Compass Elementary as we join their staff to decorate the building for the upcoming MAP testing. Address is 5401 E. 103rd St., Kansas City, MO 64137
19
January
Warford Elementary 180 Club 2023 Spring Semester Begins on Thursday, January 19th
19 January 2023
Thursday, January 19th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
180 Club Continues at Warford Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school 180 Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
18
January
Butcher-Greene Elementary 180 Club 2023 Spring Semester Begins on Wednesday, January 18th
18 January 2023
Wednesday, January 18th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
180 Club Continues at Butcher-Greene Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school 180 Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
17
January
Compass Elementary 180 Club 2023 Spring Semester Begins on Tuesday, January 17th
17 January 2023
Tuesday, January 17th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
180 Club Continues at Compass Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school 180 Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
16
January
Building Bridges Tutoring & Mentoring for 2023 Begins Monday, January 16th
16 January 2023
Minding the Gap works with students who are falling behind in reading and do not qualify for an Individualized Education Plan. Our team commits to spending one hour per week with a child for mentoring, tutoring, and a lot of fun!
Dates vary according to volunteers' schedules.
29
August
Building Bridges Training Aug 29
29 August 2022
For those who are interested in, considering or have decided on participating in Building Bridges as a mentor/tutor
22
August
180 Club Teacher Training Aug 22
22 August 2022
For those who are interested in, considering or have decided on participating in 180 Club as a teacher or assistant
20
August
Minding the Gap Training Aug 20
20 August 2022
If you plan to serve in any capacity with Minding the Gap this year we would like for you to attend one of these two sessions. We will give you all the tools you need to successfully minister in the public schools. Choose this session or the previous one on August 17. Use the website contact form or call to RSVP if interested in attending.
18
August
Minding the Gap Training Aug 17
18 August 2022
If you plan to serve in any capacity with Minding the Gap this year we would like for you to attend one of these two sessions. We will give you all the tools you need to successfully minister in the public schools. Choose this session or the following one on August 20. Use the website contact form or call to RSVP if interested in attending.
09
July
One Year Celebration
09 July 2022
We just completed our first year and are so excited to celebrate what the Lord has done. On Saturday, July 9th we will be hosting a year end celebration. At this celebration we will present awards, hear favorite memories, share vision for next year, and enjoy a catered lunch. We will also have an opportunity to hear from the school principals and other school staff as they share about the impact Minding the Gap has had in their schools. At the Gamber Community Center in Lee's Summit.
01
May
Minding the Gap Monthly Connect
01 May 2022
Join us as we cultivate a sense of community centered around our school outreaches. Our monthly connections give an opportunity to hear what is happening with all that Minding the Gap is doing. It also is a time to meet new friends and to share your experience as you serve with us.
13
January
The One-Eighty Club Continues at Warford Elementary
13 January 2022
Thursday, January 13th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
The One-Eighty Club Continues at Warford Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school One-Eighty Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
11
January
The One-Eighty Club Continues at Compass Elementary
11 January 2022
Tuesday, January 11th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
The One-Eighty Club Continues at Compass Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school One-Eighty Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
10
January
Minding the Gap Tutoring Program Continues
10 January 2022
Minding the Gap Tutoring Program Continues
Dates vary according to the volunteers schedule
Minding the Gap works with students who are falling behind in reading and do not qualify for an Individualized Education Plan.
07
October
The One-Eighty Club Begins at Warford Elementary
07 October 2021
Thursday, September 9th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
The One-Eighty Club Begins at Warford Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school One-Eighty Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
05
October
The One-Eighty Club Begins at Compass Elementary
05 October 2021
Tuesday, September 7th
3:45pm-5pm
Weekly
The One-Eighty Club Begins at Compass Elementary
People are immeasurably valuable because they are made in the image of God. MtG's after-school One-Eighty Club helps kids incorporate this truth into their everyday lives. Children with a positive self-image are less likely to engage in risky behavior. Furthering their chances at success in school and in life.
03
October
Minding the Gap Tutoring Program Begins
03 October 2021
Minding the Gap Tutoring Program Begins
Dates vary according to the volunteers schedule
Minding the Gap works with students who are falling behind in reading and do not qualify for an Individualized Education Plan.
25
August
First Day of School 3rd thru 5th
25 August 2021
First Day of School 3rd thru 5th
Compass and Warford Elementary
8am
Join us as we welcome the 3rd-5th Grade students back to school. Our team will greet and encourage the children as they get off the bus and come inside the building. We will slap high fives and cheer these young scholars on to a bright future!
23
August
First Day of School Kindergarten thru 2nd
23 August 2021
First Day of School Kindergarten thru 2nd
Compass and Warford Elementary
8am
Join us as we welcome the Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade students back to school. Our team will greet and encourage the children as they get off the bus and come inside the building. We will slap high fives and cheer these young scholars on to a bright future!
19
August
Back to School Night
19 August 2021
Thursday, August 19th
4-6pm
Back to School Night
Join us as we join with the school staff in welcoming and greeting the students and families back into the building. This event is a great way for you to connect with school staff, students, and families of the students.
07
May
Teacher Appreciation Week
07 May 2021
We appreciate our school administration, teachers, and support staff. We helped to provide lunch and snacks to the schools that we are involved with.