On Friday the 24th, I went to Burrus Elementary for the first time. I did not get a grand tour but I did get to see the front office. The people there were very friendly, welcoming, and they did not seem surprised to see me, which I am hoping is a good sign! I believe that I officially completed the registration process when the woman at the front desk made a copy of my ID. I am to report back to Burrus this Friday, roll up my sleeves, and be prepared to get to work. I am not sure what to expect, but I signed up to tutor/mentor, so that is what I will be ready to do.
The students there also seem very friendly. Two girls opened the door for me when I walked in so that gives me a pretty good first impression. Maybe that is not the best thing to base my impression of the whole school on, but I would rather have a good first impression than a bad one, so I am sticking with that one for now. I am both anxious and nervous about this Friday, but I will do my best and the rest will fall in place.

Intro

Today I took the first step in becoming a VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) as part of the Communities in Schools (CIS) program. This is an essential part of my Service Learning Assignment this semester. I selected to volunteer at Burrus Elementary School in HISD mainly for two reasons. The first reason is that I really wanted to work with elementary kids because they are more open to learning and  may be more receptive to this program. The second reason I chose Burrus is because it is close to UST campus where I dorm, and transportation is necessary.
Overall I am really anxious to start volunteering and tutoring the students. I have always enjoyed working with kids and I expect there to be positive results. I always tell myself not to have high expectations, but sometimes that is easier said than done.