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Tell us what you love!

February 16, 2016
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We know you love seeing kids succeed. We do too! What else do you love? We polled a few folks and here is what they said:   Coffee. -Keely Novotny,...

A Few Things We’re Grateful For…

December 15, 2015
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Gratefulness feels good. In fact, research on gratitude has found a connection between gratitude and a whole bunch of good stuff, like better health, improved relationships, and dealing with adversity....

Welcome to our new home

November 24, 2015
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Ask Me About My 12,000 Kids has a beautiful new home. Come on in! You’ll notice that our blog is now snuggled within our brand spanking new website. We think...

Back to School Means…

September 8, 2015
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It’s back to school today and back by popular demand is a post about what back to school means here at Communities In School…         Believing that...

Mr. Stan is the Man

August 25, 2015
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Today we highlight Stan Lepird, one of eight individuals and organizations honored  at the annual Champ Celebration.  CIS Board Member Carol McGlinn, along with Phillip Hegwood, CIS After School Coordinator at Woodward School...

Putting the Super in Intendent, Again.

March 24, 2015
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This title is resurrected from the post in which third grade students reflected on Dr. Michael F. Rice, Superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools. Some of the very best and talented superintendents...

What Are You Reading?

February 17, 2015
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In anticipation of National Reading Month this March—in which Kalamazoo Public Schools kicks off literacy activities throughout the schools—we prepare ourselves by engaging in the annual ritual of asking via email:...

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