Working in public schools to surround students with a community of support
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Empowering At-Risk Students to Stay In School and Achieve In Life
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MAKING A WAY
DURING COVID-19
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Providing Hope One Letter At-A-Time
Kyle was added to the CIS Caseload just before school was canceled due to COVID-19 regulations. His school counselor had referred Kyle to CIS because he felt that Kyle was having a hard time fitting in and making friends. As a result, Kyle began wandering the halls during lunch which led to poor behavior choices. The Site Coordinator, Nikki was assigned to meet with Kyle, but was only given the chance to meet one time before school was released.
Nikki continued reaching out to Kyle, however he was not responding to phone calls or emails. Nikki then reached out through a hand-written note. To much surprise, Kyle sent a text saying, "Hey! I hope you're having a safe and wonderful time! I apologize for not coming to see you at school yet, I will when we come back! I read your letter you sent me, thank you! I truly appreciate your note and it enlightened me! Thank you for being here for me, I appreciate you a lot!"
Kyle's connection to Nikki and the Communities In Schools Program is growing despite not having daily interactions with her at school.
The intentionality of loving on kids and building relationships, despite social barriers, continues to speak volumes about the importance of the work our site coordinators provide particularly in this time of extreme isolation. Children in our community need connection now more than ever before. We are boots on the ground during these unprecedented times.
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We continue to provide canned foods and other non-perishables for students and families. We also provide front porch drop-off's to families who may not have transportation. This provides us another opportunity to make sure everyone is doing okay.
We will continue to provide for basic needs as long as we are able. We appreciate your continued support, that allows this to be possible. With your partnership we are
MAKING A WAY
for kids and families to be supported during this time.
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How can you help?
Please follow the links below to our webpage to find out ways you can help Communities In Schools throughout this time.
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MAKING A WAY
THROUGH CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
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Site Coordinator Kevin Partridge is always cooking up something interesting for Communities In Schools students at Westwood Middle School. This year he found a way to engage students that were struggling academically and having a hard time concentrating in class. He encouraged them to join the RoboGo club after school where he teaches students how to code robots. For some of the students, this club is the first chance they’ve had to experience STEM and get hands on learning about coding. They loved it and even went on to dominate at the Robotics Rumble competition, hosted by Lakeside High School! These young students went head to head with students from all over eastern Washington in navigation and maze events. The overall team took first place with their scores. This experience has taught those struggling students that they can succeed!
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Due to COVID-19, all future events are TBD. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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The Blue Jean Ball raised a gross earning of $105,255.00 and our goal was $100,000.00. Thank you to all of you who donated, volunteered, or attended! We appreciate you!
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Thank you again, to our Rhinestone Sponsors!
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Link arms with us to surround at-risk youth with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Give a gift today!
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Join
The Honor Roll Society:
We believe that greatness exists in every child, but hundreds of students in Spokane County face challenges such as poverty, hunger, homelessness, trauma, and more that can get in the way of their education. When provided with one-on-one support, 87% of our most at-risk students stay in school, but many more need help.
As a monthly donor, your steadfast support to Communities In Schools of Spokane County will connect students with caring adults, community resources and support systems. Community by community, school by school, child by child-we are all in this together!
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Thank You To Our Partners For Helping
Make A Way
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Schools of Washington, Horizon Credit Union, Innovia, and WSECU
for donations to provide food and supplies to local families Communities In Schools.
Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions
and
Lakeside Capital Group
for supporting our mission!
Arcora Foundation
for their continued sealant program in the coming school year!
All individual donors that have donated hygiene supplies, food, laptops and money to help supply food and hygiene supplies to our sites.
We have raised over $3,300 through individual donations!
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We've moved! Our office is now located at:
104 S. Freya Street Suite 109
(Tapio Center- Yellow Flag Building)
We will be hosting an open house, once it is safe to do so.
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Contact Us
CISSC Administrative Staff
Phone: 509-413-1436
Website: www.spokane.ciswa.org
Chuck Teegarden, Executive Director
chuck@cisspokane.org
Holly Haneke, Associate Director
holly@cisspokane.org
Debra Raub, Funding Development Director
debra@cisspokane.org
Rebecca Clemens, Program Director
rebecca@cisspokane.org
Michele Compau, Mentor Coordinator Spokane Valley
michele@cisspokane.org
Kelley Hinrichs, Volunteer Coordinator Cheney/ Medical Lake
kelley@cisspokane.org
Liz Kennedy, Vista Volunteer
lizk@cisspokane.org
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