| Welcome to K-grams! Without you this program would not be possible, as college pen pals are the foundation of everything that K-grams does. As a pen pal, you have the unique opportunity of writing to an elementary school kid each month and working with him/her throughout the year. Before you write your first letter, there are a few things you need to know in order to understand your role as a college pen pal.
What's my mission?
- Establish a relationship with your elementary pen pal by becoming a friend and mentor
- Create pride and a rich sense of community among the pen pals in your residence hall
How do I do that?
- Write your letter each month - Click here
for the letter schedule
- Interact with your elementary pen pal by visiting the classroom
to do various projects
- Get to know other college pen pals through programs sponsored
in your residence hall such as letter writing parties and pizza
social
- Participate in the K-grams Kids-Fair (during winter term)
How else can I get involved?
- Sign up for K-grams BookMARK (Mentoring
And Reading with Kids)
- Help out at K-day
and other special projects
- Check out the K-grams Calander to find out more opportunities
to get involved!
Who is my Swing Kid?
As you write letters throughout the year, you will have a U of M "Swing Kid" who is there to help you. Your Swing Kid will serve as your liaison to all aspects of the program. He/she will make sure you turn your letter in on time, proofread the content of the letter, and also inform you of upcoming events.
Your Swing Kid is a great resource, and you may contact this person if you have any questions or want to get more involved in K-grams throughout the year - in fact, there is a good chance they live right down the hall from you. You can help them plan a social event, a letter writing party in your residence hall, or coordinate a gift to give to your pen pal's class. You will receive your Swing Kid's information at your hall's pen pal kick-off.
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