Tulsa Training Date Changed

The Volunteer Mentor Training in Tulsa originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 5th has been changed to Tuesday, September 12th. If you have any questions or clarifications on this change, please contact Hayley Woods with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Tulsa at 918/728-7937.

Upcoming Volunteer Mentor Trainings

Lawton Training Information
Tuesday, August 29 2006
6 PM to 8:30 PM
Cameron University
2800 West Gore
North Shepler Bldg. Will Rogers Room
Lawton, OK

Please contact Michelle Chapman for further information @ 405/325-1791 or mchapman@ou.edu.

Norman Training Information
Thursday, August 31 2006
6 PM to 8:30 PM
University of Oklahoma
Building 4 555 E. Constitution
Large Conference Room, 1st Floor
Norman, OK

Please contact Michelle Chapman for further information @ 405/325-1791 or mchapman@ou.edu.

Oklahoma City Training Information
Tuesday, September 5th 2006
6 PM to 8:30 PM
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Oklahoma City
4101 Perimeter Center Drive, Suite 235
Oklahoma City, OK

Please contact Leslie Fitzhugh for further information @ 405/962-0456 or promise@cce.ou.edu

Tips for Getting into a School Schedule

Transitioning from Summer Back into School
by Shelly Butler and Deb Kratz

- Gradually adjust bedtimes

- Get back to regular meal times and well balanced, healthy meals

- Get back into the habit of reading everyday

- It helps to keep the week before and the week after school stats less hectic and free of extra activities. This will help children adjust to the demands of the new school year.

- Add a “special something” to the occasion. “Something as simple as ice cream sundaes as part of an annual back-to-school dinner” will put a positive spin on the upcoming event.

- Remind your child that “every year of school offers the opportunity to try new things, make new friends and explore new ideas”

Fundraiser Sponsored by Barnes & Noble

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and Children of Promise - Mentors of Hope for a fun game night and refreshments at Barnes & Noble.

When: August 17th 2006
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Where: Barnes & Noble at 71st and Memorial in Tulsa Oklahoma
RSVP to Hayley Woods 918/728-7932

A percent of the net sales generated during the event will be donated to Children of Promise by Barnes & Noble.