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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Meghan’s family shared the information below for anyone who would like to attend her service on Saturday. | |
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There will also be a CIS of Central Texas Celebration of Life Event for Meghan
Tuesday, March 7th from 4-6 p.m.
Vinaigrette
2201 College Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Obituary for Meghan Era Williams
View details at https://www.mcduffiemortuary.com/obituary/meghan-williams
Debra is working on a video project. If you have photos of Meghan to share, please email to Debra by Friday. Thank you.
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"In Living Color" Affinity Group
In Celebration of Meghan Williams
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Strong Melanated Black Woman
Meghan worked at CIS of Houston for over 7 years before joining the CIS Central Texas team. She was a beloved friend and colleague to many in the CIS network.
Meghan was apart of not just the In Living Color Affinity group but apart of other CIS Committees. She was always down for laughs and a good time. She will truly be missed!
02/23/23 Fearless Warrior
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Input Week at CIS of Central Texas starts on Monday
Click here for a PDF with clickable links to login for sessions. You can also find all the login information on the Agency Calendar. To access the Agency Calendar, go to your calendar in Outlook, click open calendar at the top and select Agency Calendar.
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Employee Excellence Nominee: Erica Gallardo | |
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Being a first year Program Manager, I was totally lost, some days I still feel that way, but Erica's knowledge of the program and most importantly the mission of Communities In Schools has been so helpful. I let Erica know when I as wrongly accused of something and she immediately supported me and set a date to meet with the administrators. During the meeting she spoke wisely, respectfully yet straightforward in support of me and CIS. She said to me that she believes in her program mangers and that we are all like family. Unbelievable, people like Erica are the epitome of selfless work of Communities In Schools, and I am grateful for her! During CIS Day she gave me words of encouragement and comfort in knowing that she and CIS support me. She is a beautiful example of what Communities In Schools is all about, others over self. Everyday I am grateful to work with the guidance and support of Erica Gallardo. She is real, she is wise, she is strong, she is devoted, she is absolutely rare in the world of work and has a beautiful heart and soul! - except from nomination
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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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UT Engineering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office are hosting Black Youth Day on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 am to 2:30 pm. We are very excited to invite you and your students to join us! The event is FREE, and lunch is provided!
The links for more information and registration are:
https://cockrell.utexas.edu/events/dei-events/black-youth-day (More Info)
http://bitly.ws/z5c7 (Registration)
This event is for Middle School and High School students, grades 8th-11th. Please feel free to share this with parents and teachers who may be interested in bringing a group. We would love for you to send our flyer (attached) to parents or any groups you feel would be interested in this event.
Black Youth Day is a daylong event for students to learn about engineering through hands-on activities led and taught by students within their own community. Black Youth Day aims to promote engineering where it hasn't been promoted before in a way that allows participants to see others with the same identity, hoping to show students that they have a community within a Predominantly White Institution. Activities include a panel of Black engineers and UT students, geocaching and scavenger hunt, and hands-on experiments and activities.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kiersten Fernandez, our Outreach Program Coordinator, at [email protected].
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Office Hours for anyone that might have questions will be March 3rd at 1pm
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 253 152 937 577
Passcode: uxYX5W
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New Guidance - CIS-NAV Known Glitches
Ever wonder if that loading screen just happens to you or to everybody? Check out this new guide on CIS-NAV Known Glitches and workarounds. We’ll update it as problems present themselves/are resolved.
Performance Measures on Teams
Join the public Performance Measures Team for easy access to all past guidance and resources shared in the Apple. You can find us on Teams or click the link to join.
PMD Office Hours
Fridays from 2:00-3:00pm via Teams; if you have questions or need support, stop by and chat! No need to register, the link will always be the same.
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Casey is looking for a few AmeriCorps Alumni hired as CIS Staff to help lead a short 20-minute Community Grounder at our AmeriCorps Training Spaces in the Spring. If interested, please contact him: cbranthoover@ciscentraltexas. | |
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Mental Health and Wellness Update
Attention all campus-based staff
Due TODAY March 1st. Be sure to complete the Intern Interest form if you will have been in your role for at least a year, have some supervisory experience, and/or hold a BSW or LMSW, LCSW, or LPC. We are hoping to host a diverse group of interns and need a diverse group of supervisors to do so. Please note, that you do not have to have a social work or counseling degree to host some of the interns that we are recruiting.”
https://forms.office.com/r/da5BBBjBak
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College and Career Success Department | |
Click here to find a list of scholarships that are currently available to Seniors! This link will be updated throughout the school year as more scholarships become available. If you and your Senior would like some support completing any scholarship application, please reach out to Jami Herrera with the College and Career Success Department at [email protected] | |
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High School staff members: please check out the various STEM programs that Texas Advanced Computer Center (TACC) is offering for this summer 2023!
GenCyber@TACC (intro cybersecurity), current 9th -11th graders
Code@TACC Robotics (intro computer programming), current 9th – 10th graders
Code@TACC Connected (previous coding experience or attended Code@TACC Robotics), current 10th – 12th graders
GenCyber@TACC Level UP (previous cybersecurity knowledge), current 10th – 12th graders
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High School Staff - Please share with your ACC Early College High School Students:
ACC is restarting our Collaborative Culture Newsletter project and we are looking for collaborators to give this newsletter life!
A culturally-geared newsletter is a way to build on cross-cultural relationships at ACC to discover commonalities and create dialogue to share experiences and address the many narratives that go with race throughout our academic, professional, and daily journey.
Want to get involved or want more information? Share your ideas and/or written work on this google form Collaborative Culture Newsletter Submissions or email: [email protected]
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6th Earth Day - It's About Relationship
Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 2-5pm
Free Event.
BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIR & MARACA !!
Join Yara Taino & Guaytiao to dance under the Pecan Trees! Activities will share ways the whole family can build a relationship with Nature -- everyday!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1540772176350113
This event will take place under the pecan trees of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center,
701 Tillery Street. Austin 78702. Free Parking.
YARA TAINO & GUAYTIAO is the Indigenous community of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Since 2007, our Cultural Center shares and defends Taino living traditions everyday.
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A message from Austin Public Health
- Gearing up for Spring Break brings an opportunity for adventures near and far. Talk to your child’s doctor about getting them vaccinated against COVID-19. Children 6 months or older are eligible. Go to https://www.austintexas.gov/covid19-vaccines to learn more.
- Las vacaciones de primavera ofrecen la oportunidad para viajar, aventurar y disfrutar en familia. ¡Prepárese! Consulte con el médico de su hijo o hija acerca de vacunarlo contra el COVID-19. Niños y niñas mayores de 6 meses o más son elegibles. Visite https://www.austintexas.gov/covid19-vaccines para obtener más información.
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The winner of the Apple drawing for a Torchy's gift card is Mayra Robles!
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CISters at the SSW Conference! | |
PMs, Maria Calixto (LJHS) and Julia Smith (Strawn Elm), teaming up for their students during a recent LJHS Elective showcase for our Strawn ES students Feb 16th. | |
Communities In Schools of Central Texas surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. | | | | |
