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Share appreciation and gratitude for a fellow CIS employee. Giving a shout out is a great way to recognize an individual or group for their extra effort and talent, and to contribute to a culture of appreciation, community, and kindness.
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Employee Excellence Nominee: Dacia McDuffie
"Dacia encompasses the CIS values by building and creating lasting relationships with staff, families, and partners. Her impact to support students' needs comes with humility and transparency. She is always advocating for her students and finding unique ways to support and grow her school community. Dacia has gone above and beyond by making sure every student on her campus received holiday assistance. She had to collaborate with two different donors, speak to multiple parents and spent countless hours delivering gifts to families after school. With the growing need to support student's behavior, Dacia was awarded a micro grant and trained all teachers and staff on 'Zones of Regulation.' Each teacher received a basket full of tools to use in their classroom." -excerpt
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Nominate someone for Employee Excellence. Click here for the form and here to learn about employee recognition & appreciation at CIS of Central Texas.
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As you may already be aware, several school districts in Central Texas are adjusting their schedules on April 8 due to the anticipated influx of visitors for the solar eclipse event. After careful consideration of the decisions made by all six districts we serve, the Executive Team has reached a decision regarding Communities In Schools' operations on that day. Given the lack of consistency among ISD plans, CIS will remain open for business on April 8. Our staff members will be expected to work either at their regular work site or, if their school is closed, from an alternate location such as home or the Central office. Employees who wish to take the day off may utilize personal or vacation time accordingly.
While we understand the significance of this rare celestial event, it's important to ensure the continuity of our operations and services to the communities we serve. However, we encourage all employees, regardless of their work location on that day, to take a mid-day break and step outside to witness the solar eclipse—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For everyone working at the Central office on April 8, some fun activities are being planned, including lunch, before the eclipse. Additionally, we will provide safety glasses for those interested in safely viewing the eclipse.
If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming eclipse, NASA has created a 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Fact Sheet: https://science.nasa.gov/resource/2024-total-solar-eclipse-fact-sheet/ as part of their Eclipse Resources page: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/resources/. April 8 is going to be a day to remember!
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Intern Department Updates
Attention campus-based staff: Be sure to fill out the Intern Interest Form if you would like to supervise CIS interns during the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 academic year. Please note, you are eligible to host interns if you have been in your role with CIS for at least a year. You do not have to have a social work or counseling degree to host some of the interns that we are recruiting. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Mental Health and Wellness Department Updates
Pass along to your interns and even take it yourself!
The National Trauma-Focused Intern Training (T-FIT) for Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, and Other School Mental Health Trainees is a 9-module video series designed for school-based clinical trainees that is divided into two separate courses: 1) Foundations of Trauma-Informed School Mental Health and 2) Trauma-Informed School Approaches, Classroom, and Counseling Supports. The presented content in each module is enhanced by opportunities for self-reflection and strategizing as well as interviews with educators, administrators, school counselors and clinical trainees, parents, and students. The series is available as an online certificate program. Both courses are now available. We encourage you to share this learning series with your students, colleagues, and supervisors! Access the training series flier.
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PRINCIPAL REPORT GUIDANCE FOR GP3
Please review the guidance here for how to generate GP3 Principal Reports, including an updated due date schedule. 23-24 GP3 Principal Report Guidance.docx
APOLLO 201: REPORTS & DASHBOARDS TRAINING
Itching to learn reports and dashboards? Need a refresher on bulk service deliveries? Spring 2024 - Apollo Training Session List.pdf for a flyer that shows all the Apollo training dates for the rest of the school year! Sign-ups are available now on Auzmor for these monthly training events.
ONGOING RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
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PMD Office Hours are Mondays 3-4pm and Fridays 8-9am via Teams.
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Read the Inactivation Guide - it will set you up for success as you request inactivations for students rolling off caseload.
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Read the Closeout Guide - it will set you up for success this summer!
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Email [email protected] if you need support, have questions, or have a feature request/suggestion.
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Apollo FAQs.docx is a document that contains answers to commonly asked questions. PMD updates this on a weekly basis.
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Video Walkthrough Links.docx is a list of common Apollo functions (everything covered in 101/102 and then some!)
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PMD Apple Updates Archive.docx is a new document that lists out all of PMD's Apple updates for the year! Thanks for bearing with us as we streamline our communications.
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4ATX Foundation is seeking driven, passionate first-generation college students for a valuable career-building opportunity. Spend your summer learning about the sports industry while shadowing Austin FC, 4ATX and Netspend employees! Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/grb4J6vn | |
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The City of Austin's Equity Office and Asian American Resource Center are partnering once again with American Gateways to host a citizenship clinic on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM. The first 75 people in line will receive free one-on-one assistance to complete the N-400 application for naturalization. Registration will take place from 9:00 - 10:00 AM on the morning of May 4.
In addition to receiving assistance with the N-400 application, we will also have representatives from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on-site. They will conduct mock citizenship interviews to help applicants prepare for their interview. We will also have a mini resource fair where attendees can access information and resources.
*Please plan to attend an information session prior to the citizenship clinic.
Information Session #1
Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: Cepeda Library - 651 N Pleasant Valley Road, Austin, TX 78702
interpretation provided in Spanish and Vietnamese
Information Session #2
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time: 11:00 - 11-30 AM
Location: Ruiz Library - 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
session conducted in Spanish - interpretation provided in English
Information Session #3
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Windsor Park Library - 5833 Westminster Road, Austin, TX 78723
interpretation provided in Spanish and Vietnamese
If you have any questions or need any accommodations, please contact Rocío Villalobos - [email protected] or call 512-974-7972
View the translated flyers for the citizenship clinic and information sessions here.
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Female identifying staff & AmeriCorps members are invited to join one of CIS’ newest partners, Real Queens Fix Each Other’s Crowns, for an “extraordinary afternoon of self-care and indulgence” at Divine Decadence: Real Queens Half Day Wellness Retreat. This in-person event will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at The Cathedral located on East 16th Street in Austin, TX, USA. Tickets are $15 or 2 for 1 through the end of March. Learn more and buy tickets here.
“Get ready to pamper yourself like the true queen you are! Indulge in a variety of luxurious wellness activities designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. From soothing yoga sessions to invigorating discussions, our retreat offers a perfect blend of relaxation and self-discovery. Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of The Cathedral, a serene sanctuary that will enhance your wellness experience.
Our team of expert instructors and therapists will guide you through a series of rejuvenating discussions and activities. Unwind with a calming meditation session, or learn the art of self-care, slow movement yoga, and motivational conversation. Discover new ways to nourish your body and enhance your well-being. Throughout the event, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for self-care and personal growth. Engage in meaningful conversations, make new friends, and build a supportive community that will uplift and inspire you long after the retreat ends.
Indulge in a delectable spread of healthy snacks and beverages, carefully curated to nourish your body from within. Our wellness retreat is all about treating yourself like royalty, so expect to be pampered with divine treats fit for a queen!”
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Camp Redbird is Austin Center for Grief & Loss’ wonderful summer camp! They are holding 3 weeks of camp this summer. Go to https://www.austingrief.org/campredbird to learn more & help families sign up for camp! | |
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The Equity Office will be hosting a workshop focused on SB4 and Know Your Rights information, in partnership with Catholic Charities. This will happen virtually over Zoom and registration is required. Please share with anyone you know who may be interested in this information!
Thursday, April 4 @ 6pm (in English, with interpretation to Spanish)
Link to register for these events: https://linktr.ee/atximmigration
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Congrats this weeks Winners of an Amazon Gift Card are:
Keyanna Maxwell and Christy Mitchell!
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Basket of Support full of goodies for Tom Green Elementary. | |
For AISD PRIDE Week at Linder ES, we held a door decorating contest - each classroom had the opportunity to be creative and share what PRIDE means to them. The top 3 classes were awarded prizes, with the 1st place winner getting a Popcorn & PJ party, kindness bracelets, 15/20 minute break ticket for the classroom teacher, and a keepsake class polaroid picture. It was awesome to see such great class participation and understanding, that here at Linder ES, all students belong! | |
Seth Cohen Program Manager at Wooldridge ES during his Tier 1 Event. Students at Wooldridge ES have the opportunity to earn Quail Bucks and exchange them for prizes at the Quail Store! | |
CIS CEO Sharon Vigil and MSAP Leadership Kendra, Xavier, and Aurelio presenting at Commissioners Court. | CEO Sharon Vigil and In Living Color Affinity Group members Alicia, April, Kerline and Keyanna representing CIS at the Links Incorporated Brunch. | |
CEO Sharon leading a fireside chat with students at the Camino Real Elementary campus visit. | |
Rendi Nutt and Alma Alfar, AMC created a dream catcher with Rodriguez ES students! | |
CIS Day at Goodnight Middle School! | |
ASPIRE Family Literacy Program Campus Visit | |
Communities In Schools of Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. | | | | |
