Big brothers, sisters needed

Staff Reports

The Bigs in School mentoring program at Carson Valley and Pau-Wa-Lu middle schools is seeking volunteer mentors to be matched with middle school students who need and want a Big Brother or Big Sister. The matches meet at the school for an hour once a week at lunch or after school.

"Bigs" candidates could be adults or high school students. Children matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister are likely to have

n improved school attitude and performance,

n lower chances of involvement in drugs, gangs and violence,

n improved relationships with family members, peers and teachers,

n improved social skills and are less likely to lie to a parent.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization is accepting referrals for children in grades 6-8 who would benefit from having a Big Brother or Big Sister. Information, Carol Scott at Big Brothers Big Sisters, www.bbbsnn.org or 283-0606.