Welcome to Terrific Tuesdays: A SuperStar Lunch Buddies Mentorship Program!
We are excited to invite you to be a part of an extraordinary opportunity that combines play, healthy eating, and meaningful connections.
The Terrific Tuesdays program, hosted by the Central Grade School Health & Wellbeing Team, is gearing up for another fantastic year.
About Terrific Tuesdays
Terrific Tuesdays is a mentorship program designed to create a vibrant, positive, and engaging school environment.
By joining forces with Central Grade's noon duty staff and Support Team, we aim to achieve the following objectives:
Joyful Recess: Ensure that all Superstars experience fun and happiness during recess through a variety of playful activities and games.
Healthy Eating Habits: Encourage healthy eating habits by modeling nutritious meal choices in the cafeteria.
Positive Relationships: Build strong connections between students and community mentors, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
Physical Activity: Increase physical activity and movement during recess, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Behavioral Improvement: Decrease behavioral issues in both the cafeteria and on the playground, contributing to a more harmonious school environment.
How Terrific Tuesdays Work
Play: Inspired by PlayWorks, our recess activities encompass a range of options, from traditional sports like soccer, basketball, and football, to interactive tag games and engaging playground activities. Students and mentors have the freedom to choose activities they enjoy.
Eat: Mentors act as role models for healthy eating habits by consuming cafeteria meals alongside students. Demonstrating balanced eating choices has proven to positively influence students' dietary preferences.
Connect: Building positive relationships is a cornerstone of Terrific Tuesdays. Mentors engage in conversations, actively listen to students' stories, and share their own experiences, fostering a sense of connection and understanding.
Become a Mentor
We invite individuals who are passionate about contributing to the growth and success of young Superstars to join Terrific Tuesdays as mentors.
By dedicating just one hour per week on Tuesdays, you can:
Help Superstars thrive academically and emotionally.
Engage in exciting activities and play.
Promote healthy eating habits.
Support a happy and healthy Central Grade community.
Terrific Tuesdays are divided into three seasons:
Fall Season: Start of School Year - Winter Break (starts September 19, 2023)
Winter Season: Winter Break - Spring Break
Spring Season: Spring Break - End of School Year
Mentors commit to at least one season where they will eat for one (20 minute) lunch and play for two (20 minute) recesses every Tuesday.
Choose from three shifts:
Shift #1: 10:40 am - 11:50 am
Shift #2: 11:55 am - 1:05 pm
Shift #3: 12:20 pm - 1:30 pm
Three mentors/shift.
Consistency is crucial for success, so we encourage mentors to commit to at least one season, attending most sessions.
How to Join:
To become a mentor, complete the Lunch Buddies application form, pass a background check, and attend a 30-minute training session conducted by TCAPS staff.
Contact Ty Schmidt, TCAPS’ District Wellness Coordinator, at schmidtty@tcaps.net with questions.
Terrific Tuesdays is part of TCAPS Health & Wellbeing's Lunch Buddies Mentorship Program, which has expanded to all district elementary schools in 2023/24.
Learn more TCAPS' reimagined health and wellbeing efforts HERE.