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When Marlene, a Communities In Schools volunteer, first met Gayle, she had one goal: help Gayle pass middle school. Gayle had failing grades, low self-esteem, and was challenged by physical handicaps and significant learning disabilities. Each week Marlene would meet Gayle at school for lunch. They went on nature walks, worked on sewing projects, and visited art museums. Soon Gayle’s grades began to climb. After four years together, Gayle has worked to overcome her challenges and is making A's and B's. She has gained self-confidence and public speaking skills and is preparing for college. "Marlene keeps telling other people how much I have achieved," says Gayle. "I’m not sure if she realizes that a lot of it is because of her."
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Welcome to Communities In Schools of Orting!


Communities In Schools understands that schools can't do it alone. Our school-based coordinators work directly with challenged students and connects them with mentors and tutors, social services, healthcare, nutrition and other services. In the schools we serve our help results in higher graduation rates and increased proficiency in math and reading.

Current Happenings:

CISO CAFE

Located at the Old Park Bench, next to the Post Office!

Hours of Operations: 10am-2pm
109 Van Scoyoc Avenue Southwest

This is a training facility for students, dedicated to serving healthy options for the community, while investing into the kids and building skills and assets needed for their future.

Serving: Salad Bowls, Rice Bowls, Burritos, & Wraps (breakfast options, and drinks as well as a children's menu & sides are avaliable too!) Pick and choose what YOU want to eat!!

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WE'VE MOVED!!

Our offices are still by the Old Middle School building, but we are now BEHIND the building in portables 13 & 14! 

Our Mentoring Portable has also moved- it is now located beside the GYM in Portable H, at Ptarmigan Ridge.

Call for any questions! Thank you for understanding,  we are looking forward to seeing you!

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BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK SUPPLY

August 11th, 2010 10am-12pm

Located in the Primary School Cafeteria, we will be handing out backpacks stuffed with supplies for those who need them! Please do not hesitate to stop on by if funds are tight for this next school year-- we've all been there and want to help you and your children out as much as possible!

If you are interested in donating supplies for the event, or as needed  throughout the school year, please give us a call!       Jolie Moxley 360.893.3156

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Calling All Preschoolers

These classes are designed for children to have fun, meet new friends, and learn through hands on activities. Children will learn about shapes, colors, numbers, the alphabet, play games, read stories, make crafts, learn a little sign language, and much more!

To enroll in 3-4 Preschool Class, your child must be 3 years old and potty trained by September 1st, 2010. To enroll in 4-5 Preschool class, your child must be 4 years old and potty trained by Sept 1st, and entering Kindergaren the following year.

If you are interested, print and mail the registration and enrollment forms below. To ensure avaliability, call Jolie Moxley: 360.893.3156!

 Alphabet Explorer Registration

Alphabet Explorer Enrollment Form

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Also for Preschoolers:

2010 Pee-Wee Indoor Soccer

(Click for more information!)

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This PSA was made possible by the generous support of Comcast Cable and was created and produced by Mark Notermann with help from Lisa Halpern and Jose Gonzales.

CIS Washington News

 

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