CIS of Kalamazoo

Our Mission: to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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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! https://t.co/TEXJ4YdPqq
Thank you to Miller-Davis Company for helping to honor the Hoskins!

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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.

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Who is the 2018 Diether Haenicke Promise of Excellence Award recipient? Find out on #AskAboutMy12000Kids at https://t.co/W4wQRoekHs. Also catch up on the "The Kalamazoo Poem" at https://t.co/40dPMgwh1e.

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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! https://t.co/UNwhqxpKeG

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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! https://t.co/eb9ttaw0ku

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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. https://t.co/we76vzPcRT

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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! https://t.co/rqJutwdaKh

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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! https://t.co/WmD5JhiKzw

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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! https://t.co/aopYsRjJKd

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Don't worry, your busted bracket won't keep you from this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post. https://t.co/BNoUOS84Ok

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Read any good books lately? We have, find out what they are in this week's #AskMeAboutMy12000Kids blog post! https://t.co/roIlgCdgVp

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Final reminder to help your district support literacy by coming out tonight and tomorrow for Elementary and Middle School Literacy Nights!

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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. https://t.co/R88jaFgTQj

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What are your plans for the summer? Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo's is looking to fill summer positions. Follow the link to apply: https://t.co/IV8TYKGOV5

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Don't forget, Elementary School Literacy Night is on March 7 and Middle School Literacy Night is on March 8!

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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.

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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. https://t.co/Vg2ErKND45

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We're so glad to have our friends @OpenRoadsBike working with our students in the CIS After School Program! https://t.co/EUDdqJj37O

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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! https://t.co/J3uwV0lXAY

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Flood conditions in Kzoo expected to worsen over the weekend. Check https://t.co/9s3y1l5o4E for updates. Take precautions to stay safe, including not walking or driving through flood waters.