BD Service Projects January 16 – January 27 Regis Jesuit High School Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam

“Today our prime educational objective must be to form men Mission “Today our prime educational objective must be to form men and women…who cannot even conceive of love of God which does not include love of the least of their neighbors.” Pedro Arrupe

Mission It’s about RELATIONSHIPS with people whom our society rejects or marginalizes.

Goals Broaden your experience of the world Begin to discern your place in the world Discover your talents and push your limits Grow in compassion for others in need, receiving their gifts and sharing yours

Solidarity If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is tied up with mine, then let us work together. Lilla Watson

Before Registration 1) Download Service Project Handbook 2) Think about Time Commitments – Practice, Siblings, Work, etc. 3) Figure Out Carpooling Options 4) Talk with your Parents/Guardians

Registration Seniors: Oct. 10-14 @ 2:45pm Juniors: Oct. 24-28 @ 2:45pm

Registration Process When registration opens for your class, Mr. Mattacchione will email your student email and put announcements on at school. You will have one school week to pick your TOP 7 sites. Registration will be done electronically through the RJ website. For the process of assigning sites, students will be randomly ordered electronically. The first student up in the random order will have his choices considered first and so forth. When your number is up, priority for selection will be given to your first choice. If that site is full, your second choice will be granted. If that site if full, your third will be selected and so forth. Consideration will be given to significant issues of transportation and location based on the rationale you provide during the registration.

Orientation & Safe Environment RJ Service Project Orientation November 17 Meeting with your Service Project cohort Meeting with RJ Supervisors On-Site ORIENTATION November 29 – flipped schedule (Snow Date 12/1) Meetings off-campus with On-Site Supervisors 1:30 pm – back to RJ by 4:00 pm

Other Info Timesheets – 60 hour minimum Journal – Due Friday, Feb 3rd to RJ Supervisor Dress Code Supervisor Visits

PLEASE DO NOT BE ABSENT Absence Policy ONLY Mr. Mattacchione can approve an absence on these days. Not your parents, not you. What normally count’s as an “Excused Absence” from School does not for Service Projects. 1) Don’t call the Dean’s Office – Call Mr. Mattacchione at 303-269-8025 2) Call Your Site 3) Make Up Your Hours! PLEASE DO NOT BE ABSENT

Absence Policy Unexcused Absence from a Day of Service is the same as an Unexcused Absence from an Entire Day of School = 12 JUGS Even if a parent has called in, it’s only “excused” if Mr. Mattacchione approves it. See RJ Student Handbook

Snow Day/Sick Day Policy Follow procedure of Site, NOT RJHS Call Mr. Mattacchione, Site, RJ supervisor SICK Call Mr. Mattacchione, Site, RJ Supervisor Extended Illness – call Mr. Mattacchione **Missed Days will need to be made up AT YOUR SITE.**

Choosing a Service Site Do what you love Challenge yourself Transportation – Carpooling Times – Practice, Work, etc. NOTHING AT RJ IS SCHEDULED BEFORE 4PM

Service Sites

Adults With Special Needs Rocky Mountain MS Center African Community Center Build relationships, lead outings for adults living with a variety of disabilities Working directly with refugees from several African countries

Work with at-risk youth, low-income, disabled, etc.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Students will work with youth ages 6 weeks – 6 years of age, depending on the site. You will work with youth in a variety of life situations.

Facilitate group activities with the elderly Elderly Care Facilitate group activities with the elderly

Kindergarten - Fifth Grade Elementary Schools Kindergarten - Fifth Grade

Ending Homelessness one person at a time! Emergency Assistance Programs Ending Homelessness one person at a time! Fr. Woody’s Haven of Hope Samaritan House St. Francis Center

HOSPITALS Children’s Hospital

REMEMBER -Your names goes to be bottom of the list if you are late or don’t submit registration. -Senior Registration: Oct 10-14 @ 2:45PM -Junior Registration: Oct 24-28 @ 2:45PM -NEXT WEEK: Student Handbook in your student email and on the SERVICE PAGE of the RJHS WEBSITE.

Solidarity Jan 16th-27th

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