Parents
Welcome parents! It’s our desire to partner with you in loving and supporting your student.
The information below includes some paperwork required for participation in the Next Gen mentoring program, events for parents and contact information for our Parent Link team. If you have any questions, contact Jack Mackinnon.
Parent Connect
Meet with Next Gen Pastor Brian Houts as he shares key learnings and the latest happenings in Next Gen, and introduces new Next Gen staff. There will
be time for Q & A for Brian and for the new team.
Sun, June 10, 9am
Register by May 27
Parent Meeting
Parents will have the opportunity to hear learn more the program dates, student registration process, matching process, parent volunteer opportunities and meet the staff.
Next Gen Prayer Group
Each Wednesday during the Next Gen programming, a group meets to pray for the mentors and staff of the Next Gen program and to pray that students would have a richer and deeper walk with God. Contact Carol or Twila.
Wed, Sept 14-May 9, 7-8:30pm
2011/12 Registration
We need every student to register for the 2012/13 school year so that we know how many mentors we need. Registration means that you are committed to attending Next Gen regularly and we are committed to finding you a mentor.
If you miss the deadline, we can’t guarantee that you will be matched with
a mentor.
If you are a returning student or incoming 7th grader, register by June 28. New students, register by Sept 28. Please contact Kristy for information about the next step.
Register online.
Parent Link
Parent Link is a team of parents who currently have students participating in the Next Gen mentoring program. Their role is to support and encourage the Next Gen staff, organize parent volunteers and be a resource for parent questions, concerns and feedback. Feel free to contact one of our Parent Link team members if you need anything!
Jeanne Acuna, Service Environments
Chris Fraser, Wednesday Night Parent Patrol
Wade Parkin, Wednesday Night Take Down
Heidi Strom, Mentor Childcare
Rachel Rohloff, Administrative
Parent Teams
Parent involvement is critical to sustaining Next Gen programming. We ask parents to serve on one of the following teams:
Parent Patrol Team - Wed, 6:30-8:30pm
As a visible presence during programming, this team will assist in registration, crowd control, watching exits, and keeping a general eye out for the student’s safety and the integrity of the weekly program. Serve once a month.
Take-Down Team - Wed, 8:30-9:30pm
Help take down and store the middle school and high school room decor for programming. This will involve some consistent tasks and some that change, based on the weekly program. Serve once a month.
Wednesday Prep Team - Wed, 1:30-3:30pm
Help with administrative tasks, such as copying, cutting, collating and organizing supplies. Serve twice a month.
Mentor Childcare Team - Wed, 6:15-8:30
Provide childcare for children of mentors during weekly programming. Serve once a month.
Sign up for Parent Teams.
Medical Release Form
Complete and turn in the Medical Release Form (PDF) if your child is attending any Next Gen event. This form will be on file through June 2014.
