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When 6-year-old Samuel first attended his Communities In Schools after-school program, Director Cheryl Britt, recalls that he struggled to stay on task. “Samuel couldn’t stay in his seat long enough to complete a simple project.” After speaking with his mom, Cheryl learned that Samuel had recently lost his brother in a traffic accident, and was struggling to focus in school. Cheryl paired Samuel with Jacob, a mentoring volunteer. Jacob worked one-on-one with Samuel to help him complete his projects, stay on task, and engage with other students. "To see Jacob's patience with Samuel is amazing," says Cheryl. Jacob says he enjoys working with Samuel, and, “can definitely see a change. He interacts better with his peers and is able to stay focused on his work."
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ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP DELAYS RACE FOR EDUCATION - NEW DATE OCTOBER 16TH.

Communities In Schools for our 2nd annual Race For Education is rescheduled for October 16th, 2010 at Squalicum Park.

One out of three kids in Whatcom County will struggle to graduate with their class in 2011. Help CIS work towards getting kids what they need to stay in school and prepare for life by clicking on the race poster to the right..

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This scenic 3-mile walk/run takes you through wooded trails and quiet streets and starts and finishes in Squalicum Park. The event will feature race divisions, prizes for the first three male and female runners and random drawings for everyone. Bring your neighbors, friends and family.

First 100 to register get a free t-shirt!

Please join Us to See Great Cars and Bike and SUpport Communties In Schools!

Mt. Baker Harley-Davidson, Boston’s Pizza and Corvettes Unlimited have joined forces to support Communities in Schools in Whatcom County.   With their 1st annual Show N’ Shine Car and Bike SHow, they are working together to help support our children by getting them what they need when they need it.

 

The exciting car and bike show will be held on Saturday, September 18th, 2010.  Registration will begin at

9:00 and continue on until 12:00 p.m.  Judging continues from 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. with a presentation of awards and plaques for Greg’s Choice and Jennifer’s choice of best in show!

Please join us for a great time, or contact us info@ciswhatcom.org..

Compass 2 Campus Gears up for Second Year

Compass2Campus

Communities In Schools is please to support  Compass 2 Campus -   We are excited to be joining with C2C to help bring mentoring relationships to kids across Northwest Washington.

Compass 2 Campus is a program at Western Washington University designed to increase access to higher education by providing an opportunity for 5th grade students from traditionally underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds in Whatcom and Skagit counties to be mentored by university students.


Find out more here.

 

 

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