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What the CIS Board is Reading

March 15, 2016
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It’s National Reading Month. And just like the other eleven months of the year, Communities In Schools board members are reading. Here’s a peek into what some of them are reading:...

We are an open book

March 1, 2016
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Today begins National Reading Month. In anticipation of all the fabulous literacy activities kicking off throughout the Kalamazoo Public Schools, Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo (CIS) staff once again prepare by...

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...