Fuzzy Sock Project - Fuzzy Socks, Bookmarks & Cards

Big Wolverines/Little Wolves is a new initiative we are launching to strengthen community, build leadership, and support students through key school transitions. A Big Brothers Big Sisters–style mentoring program entitled, Big Wolverines Little Wolves to connect our elementary students with positive role models from the middle high school.

The transition from elementary to middle school—and again from middle to high school—can be challenging for many students. New environments, expectations, and social dynamics can create anxiety and uncertainty. Our goal is to ease these transitions by pairing younger students with responsible, trained older peers who can offer guidance, encouragement, and friendship. For our pilot year, we will have middle high school students make holiday cards for elementary students which will be presented at the sing-along with a pair of fuzzy socks and a bookmark. In February, the elementary students will make candy grams for the middle high school students. We hope to end the year with a field day where all students are able to meet. 

As it grows, this program will:

• Foster strong, positive relationships between students across grade levels

• Build leadership skills among mentors

• Help younger students feel more confident and supported

• Strengthen our broader school community