Cody Partnership

Mentoring
One-on-one reading tutoring with K-3 students using district-provided materials. Typical session is 30 minutes. Many of our mentors work with two or more students per visit. Times are somewhat flexible during the school day.

Teacher aide
Assist classroom teacher on a somewhat regular basis. Typically work with individuals or small group of students with classroom work.

J.A.M. (Jesus and Me)
After-school Bible club using OPC Kids curriculum. Wednesdays from 3:30–5 pm

Staff appreciation
Periodic lunches or other ways to encourage staff

Field day
Early June fun day for students

Mentoring (elementary)
One-on-one reading tutoring with K-3 students using district-provided materials. Typical session is 30 minutes. Many of our mentors work with two or more students per visit. Times are somewhat flexible during the school day.

Mentoring (middle school)
Book club with MS students on Wednesdays from 12:00–1:00 pm.

Guest Readers
Read a few short books to two kindergarten classes. Tuesdays from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm. Other days are also an option.

Staff appreciation
Periodic lunches or other ways to encourage staff.

Field day
Early June fun day for students.

Mentoring
Work with small groups of students during lunchtime, building relationships while supporting academic activities. We cover different topics Tuesdays – Fridays, approximately 11:15 am – 12:15 pm and 12:30-1:30 pm.

Staff appreciation
Periodic lunches or other ways to encourage staff.

Robotics
Primary season is January-March. Build robot January and February after school at the MEZ in downtown Detroit. Competitions two weekends, typically in March. Facilitate opportunities to expose students to careers in robotics.

Athletics
Concessions
Sell concessions at home football and basketball games, which typically start at 4:00 pm.

Athletic banquets
With Cody athletic coordinator and staff, plan fall and spring athletic banquets.

Bowling fundraiser
Help plan our March bowling fundraiser—we try to make it better each year.

Field trips
Arrange and facilitate field trips, job shadowing, etc., especially in health-related fields.

Guest speakers
Facilitate guest speakers, typically first Monday and Tuesday of the month during the school year. Work with administration regarding relevant topics.

Van drivers
We are sometimes asked to drive students on field trips or to sports camps. Oak Pointe has a 12-passenger van that we usually use.

Mentor Cody grads
Help Cody grads transition into adulthood.

Monthly clean-ups
Plan monthly clean-up activities at and around schools in the Cody community, and participate in the activities.

Social media
Assist with communicating about the Cody Partnership to various stakeholders. Share stories, promote events, etc. in order to help people be informed, engaged, and involved.

Presents with a Purpose
This is an Oak Pointe Church season-of-giving activity, but the Cody community is the primary beneficiary. The team includes callers to verify names and gift ideas. It takes a number of drivers to deliver the gifts to homes in the Cody community.