JMP COMMUNITY :
Japanese Classroom Interns
Dear Future Host Families ~
I am sending this email because you have expressed interest in hosting an intern. Interns are scheduled to arrive this coming April. And we are still in need of 6 host families. I am hoping to match families and interns as soon as possible. We are hoping that families will be able to host from April - October or October - April. A few families have already expressed interest in specific time periods such as summer only or for a 3 month time period. Please let me know what works best for your family.
DOCUMENTS that need to be submitted:
- ONK Host Family Application
- Signed PPS Letter of Agreement (attached)
- Copy of homeowner's or renter's insurance policy
- Individual Volunteer Criminal History Form
- Volunteer Information Form (under other just list Host Family)
If you would like to begin hosting an intern this April please return the attached forms to me as soon as possible because incoming interns are anxious to communicate with their future host families. Forms maybe turned into Patsy Burke at the Richmond office or mailed to:
Oya No Kai
c/o Sarah Stephens
PO BOX 14392
Portland, OR
For host families interested in hosting later in the year I'd still love to get the ONK Host Family Application form. We do understand that life is continually changing and come October things may be different. We can complete the rest of the paperwork before you host an intern.
Something new for previous host families is the Criminal History Form that needs to be submitted by any adult over 18 living in the home. If you already have a background check that has been submitted to Richmond that will suffice; just please let me know and Patsy can double check. I'm not sure how Mt. Tabor and Grant volunteers work but if you've had to submit one through them let me know. The Background Check information is completely confidential between you and PPS.
Also, Oya No Kai is preparing a more detailed host family training in late March or early April to cover issues in more detail such as banking needs, medical emergency info, dating, computer and internet access, and summer employment info. A more complete list will be sent out soon.
Thank you so much!!! Oya No Kai is so grateful to host families for their dedication to the JMP Program.
Please contact me if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
Sarah Stephens
(503) 788-3980
Japanese interns are an integral part of the Japanese Magnet Program at both Richmond and Mt. Tabor schools. In addition to aiding the Japanese teachers in the classroom, they provide an additional key benefit by allowing our children to hear two Japanese language speakers on a daily basis. At Richmond, the interns help out with all classroom duties and also provide one-on-one tutoring through the Homework Club, sponsored by Oya No Kai.
Additional interns arrive from Japan in March for a year-long stay. This is in accord with the Japanese school calendar. This also ensures that a "veteran" intern will be in place for each grade level at the start of the Portland school year, enabling the classroom teachers to focus more on the students and less on orienting the interns.
