CIS of Kalamazoo @CISKalamazoo
Our Mission: to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. ciskalamazoo.org Kalamazoo, MI Joined November 2009-
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This week on #AskMeAboutMy1200Kids, we feature Champ recipients Dedrenna and Isaiah Hoskins. Mom and son team have been CIS volunteers for almost a decade! ciskalamazoo.org/mother-and-son… Thank you to Miller-Davis Company for helping to honor the Hoskins!
Catch Kalamazoo Kids In Tune performance TODAY from 11:30a - 12:30p in front of the Radisson. Rain location is Joliffe Theatre, 2nd fl, Epic Center. KKIT is a partnership of @CISKalamazoo, @KalSym, kalamazoo public schools.
Who is the 2018 Diether Haenicke Promise of Excellence Award recipient? Find out on #AskAboutMy12000Kids at bit.ly/2LrabL4. Also catch up on the "The Kalamazoo Poem" at bit.ly/2IncBbx.
In our excitement over tonight's Champs Celebration, we forgot to post yesterday's blog post. To find out this year's award recipients, check out this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post! bit.ly/2FZlUwq
Wondering how you can better reach and engage today's youth? This week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post with Director of Youth Ministries at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Morris "Mo" Brooks should help! bit.ly/2relFIf
Just like Ms. Annie Brown, we must all take the time to reach out to others and be a nurturing force in our community. For inspiration, read this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post. bit.ly/2HoGV5a
This week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post features two student poems written during the 2018 "Courage to Create" poetry workshop. So sit back, and take a minute to read and reflect! bit.ly/2J1pVCk
We hope your Spring Break was fulfilling and restorative! To welcome you back, we have a brand new #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post that features the Executive Director of @KzoLoavesFishes , Jennifer Johnson! bit.ly/2qluQaq
A few weeks ago our staff told us what they were reading, and now it is our fantastic volunteers' turn in this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post! bit.ly/2GvTXQZ
Don't worry, your busted bracket won't keep you from this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post. bit.ly/2DHgzscbit.l
Read any good books lately? We have, find out what they are in this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post! bit.ly/2HqUVef
Final reminder to help your district support literacy by coming out tonight and tomorrow for Elementary and Middle School Literacy Nights!
History buff and podcast aficionado, John Brandon took our pop quiz! Read our #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post to learn more about our Partner Services Coordinator, and his work with Kid's Closet. bit.ly/2D3yDNd
What are your plans for the summer? Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo's is looking to fill summer positions. Follow the link to apply: bit.ly/2oCGuwx
Don't forget, Elementary School Literacy Night is on March 7 and Middle School Literacy Night is on March 8!
Bronson Children's Hospital has some fantastic information on the importance of sleep, as well as tips to minimize the impact of electronic devices on sleep.
Limited # of flood clean up kits available today 12p - 6p @ Lakewood Fire Station (3100 E. Lake St.) Residents encouraged to call 211 to report damage or clean up needs. See mLive article for more info. bit.ly/2FdeQ2K
We're so glad to have our friends @OpenRoadsBike working with our students in the CIS After School Program!
Read this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post to expand your definition of creativity, as well as brainstorm that "second right answer" to a problem that has been facing you! bit.ly/2GQmqO9
Flood conditions in Kzoo expected to worsen over the weekend. Check kalamazoocity.org/alerts for updates. Take precautions to stay safe, including not walking or driving through flood waters.

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