Volunteering with LMCJS
illH.O.M.E. at Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School
Overview
H.O.M.E. at Lillie May is the volunteer organization for Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School (LMCJS). We are dedicated to raising awareness about Lillie May by promoting and facilitating volunteerism that assists our scholars and promotes the mission of our school. In addition, LMCJS is dedicated to helping H.O.M.E. members learn about current issues in education and education reform at the local, state and national level.
Everyday scholars at Lillie May learn under the roof of their H.O.M.E. which stands stand for Habits of Mind Expectations. Habits of mind support our students’ academic success and reflect the values of the school. They are synonymous with performance character skills – skills needed to obtain excellence in academic or real-world endeavors. Lillie May’s Habits of Mind Expectations are: Active Citizenship, Inquiry, Perseverance, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Integrity. Scholars learn and implement these habits and are held accountable for them.
LMCJS Mission
The mission of the Lillie May Carroll Jackson School, named for the “mother of civil rights” in Baltimore and Maryland, is to create an experiential learning community for Baltimore City middle school girls, grades 5 – 8. Our core belief is that changing girls’ lives changes the world. Our aim is to develop 21st century learners with a strong sense of community through rigorous academic course work, high quality adventure experiences, character development and leadership opportunities. Our girls will graduate from school prepared for the most rigorous college preparatory high schools.
LMCJS Vision
The Lillie May Carroll Jackson School envisions a world where all young women, regardless of their background, have the skills, tools and qualities to succeed in college, and to develop as leaders in their communities and the world.
H.O.M.E. at Lillie May is about getting involved with and being invested in Baltimore City’s public school system and its students through an authentic connection with Lillie May Charter School.
At Lille May school leaders, teachers, scholars and families collaborate to create and sustain a school community where learning is challenging, active, meaningful, and public. Join us in this exciting and important adventure.
H.O.M.E. at Lillie May is about defining personal outreach in terms of the positive impact on the education of young girls in Baltimore City.
Dollars and cents are essential to the work of Lillie May, but other forms of giving can make all the difference. We promote volunteer activities that fit the busiest of schedules so no matter what you can positively impact our scholars and our school.
H.O.M.E. at Lillie May is about a commitment to motivate others to engage.
Our core resource is people. Through word of mouth and the creation of fun events, activities, and on-site opportunities, we hope to become a large and lasting part of what makes the Lillie May Carroll Jackson a unique place for girls.
H.O.M.E. at Lillie May is about people helping people. It is about you.
Sometimes the smallest thing we do remains in someone’s memory. Please join us.
OUR INITIATIVES
H.O.M.E. at Lillie May dedicates itself to the Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School and our scholars. While individual activities and events may seem small to some, they can make the biggest difference to our scholars’ experience at Lillie May and to their future. H.O.M.E. at Lillie May volunteers will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of events and activities.
In addition, H.O.M.E at Lillie May will offer members the opportunity to learn about issues in education and education reform at the school, city, state and national level.
School Supplies – held in Aug and Jan. before school starts, volunteers gather together to assemble school supplies for the scholars. Supplies might include notebooks, pens and pencils, a water bottle, and other items to get the girls started on the right foot and to welcome them to our community.
Classroom / After-School Volunteers – spend time assisting faculty in the classroom and supporting scholars in their learning during class or in the After-School Program.
Community Dinners – plan evenings for all entire LMCJS community of scholars, families, teachers, admin and friends to share a meal and get to know each other.
Lillie May Garden- help plant and maintain with the scholars our edible garden.
Employee Appreciation Day – each year, we celebrate all the people at Lille May whose hard work and dedication makes our school a supportive, safe and welcoming place for our scholars. This event thanks teachers, staff, administration, our partner organizations, custodial staff and food service. We provide a special day at school that includes a lunch and a small token of appreciation.
Alumni support – we plan to work with the Lillie May for Life Program Director as she creates an alumni network for our graduates. We feel it is important to stay connected to our scholars as they move into and through high school. LM will always be their H.O.M.E. and we want them to feel welcome here. Events and initiatives for alumni are to be developed in concert with the Lillie May for Life Program Director .
Public Education – Innovations, Challenges and Successes – H.O.M.E. at Lille May will provide volunteers with the opportunity to hear from local, state, and we hope, national leader in education /education reform. We will start learning about our school and broaden the conversation to the public education system n Baltimore city and beyond.
Become a Member – While there is no cost to get involved and volunteer, we hope you will consider becoming a member at $125/year. These funds support the H.O.M.E. Initiatives like school supplies and Employee Appreciation Day, among others. Click here for more information and to join.
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it will take a community to build our school!
Please send an email to volunteer@lilliemay.org and let us know how you would like to be a part of the Lillie May Community!
***All volunteers that assist during school hours need to complete Baltimore City Public School fingerprinting/background check process. Thank you for your understanding!
