Members of Jamieson Memorial United Methodist Church
are strong supporters of several programs at Clarksville Elementary School.
Chess Club
Meets
Wednesday afternoons in the school cafeteria.
Lunch Buddy Program
The Lunch Buddy Program at Clarksville Elementary School is designed to link
caring and committed persons from the community with students who might
benefit from spending time with an additional positive role model. The
purpose of the program is to help selected students improve their
self-esteem, self-confidence, communication skills, academic performance,
classroom behavior, attitude towards school, and attendance. In addition,
students are provided opportunities to increase their awareness of various
careers. At this time, sharing lunch with the students is the primary focus
of this program. It is our hope that the program may evolve to include other
activities. It is also our hope that the program will not only benefit the
children but the adults as well.
General Guidelines:
Spend a minimum of two lunch periods a month with a student.
Purchase lunch in the cafeteria or brown bag (adult lunch only)
Use this time to show interest in and offer support of the childs school
life.
Clear with the school counselor any involvement with the student other
than having lunch. Also, notify the school counselor if unable to see
the buddy on the assigned day.
Respect the confidentiality of the student at all times and advise only
the counselor or principal of any concerns which may arise.
Students are selected by their teachers according to specific
criteria, for participation in the program.
