Dear Friends,
Our 2010-2011 Annual Report has recently been released. It contains heart-warming stories of those whose lives we touch through our continued efforts to keep students in school. For example, an autistic boy thrived in the Summer Camp while a young girl was transformed through Action for Success. Partnerships established at the Family Resource Center help clothes those less fortunate than ourselves. And, not one, but two Teen Court participants have just finished law school! This is why we strive to keep our programs operational in these uncertain economic times. Your support and encouragement do make a difference!
In Appreciation,
Cynthia
Cynthia Tart, Executive Director |
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Annual Report Released
The 2010-2011 Communities In Schools of Brunswick County Inc. Annual Report was presented at a recent meeting of our Board of Directors. By offering a variety of programs and services, we have been providing resources to families throughout the county for sixteen years. The report includes some impressive numbers. For example, the Dropout Prevention Program students received services totaling over 580 hours of tutoring from certified tutors, over 245 hours of counseling from licensed counselors, and over 25 hours of life skills/conflict resolution classes. But the Success Stories are where you'll find the true value of what we do:
Program Participant Success Stories for 2010 - 2011
Adopt A School and Volunteer Program: Mr. Jim and Carlos read together all year. Carlos never showed much enthusiasm for reading or for anything else. He never said much, just did as he was told. Mr. Jim often had to coax Carlos to talk or do more than nod his head yes or no. At the end of the year, however, he excitedly said, "Mr. Jim, Mr. Jim, because you worked with me all year I am going to the next grade! Will you come to 3rd grade with me Mr. Jim?" Mr. Jim said it was the first time he'd seen glee and delight in Carlos' eyes.
Visit our website to read more stories and see more statistics. |
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A Busy Time for Parents!
 Parenting Education classes are going strong throughout Brunswick County! On September 29th parents in the Leland area completed a 12 week series of The Incredible Years parenting classes. Another group of parents started the 12 week series the following week in Southport. Parents in the Shallotte area are scheduled to begin October 11th. Many parents have already taken advantage of Parenting Wisely parenting classes offered during the day in all three locations. These classes are provided either on a 1:1 basis or in a small group. There are two parent support groups which continue to meet twice a month: Single Parent Support Group in Supply and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in Leland. Now that school is in session, workshops and informational sessions are being held in the schools. Workshops for parents of kindergarten students are scheduled to begin at Bolivia Elementary, Southport Elementary, and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary during the month of October.
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Cooking up fun at the CIS Benefit Gala for Children
 Prepare your pallet for an evening of culinary delights at this year's premier dining experience. From shrimp 'n grits and crab dip to eggplant rollatini and sweet brisket, Brunswick County offers the best of regional cooking and more. And there is only one place where you can sample the culinary creations of the area's finest chefs. Join CIS on October 27th for the Tenth Annual Benefit Gala for Children featuring A Taste of Brunswick County. The event takes place in the Carolina Ballroom at the Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center. Live and silent auctions, raffles, and dancing round out the evening. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. Visit our website for details.
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Additional sponsors include First Citizens Bank and Coastal Insurance & Realty. Please visit our website to see our Silver and Bronze level sponsors. Many thanks to all who contribute to this event and support the programs which make a difference in the lives of children. |
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The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Through school-based coordination, CIS connects students and their families to critical community resources tailored to local needs. By providing students with a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, a safe place to learn and grow, a healthy start and future, a marketable skill upon graduation and a chance to give back to peers and the community, CIS has become the nation's leading dropout prevention organization and the only one proven to both decrease dropout rates and increase graduation rates. Contact us and make a difference in the life of a child, today! |
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Peer Court!
Now in session at all
Middle Schools!
Thirty-eight middle school students learned how to become clerks, bailiffs, attorneys and jurors at the recent Peer Court volunteer training.
Majesty, R'daaja, and Laney |
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Welcome Aboard!
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Susanne Adams, Michael Braddock, and Ken Hoffman to our Board of Directors!
Bon Voyage!
Shirley Babson and Sherrie Stevens have come to the end of their tenure as Board members - we wish them well in their future endeavors.
Shirley, Joan Madsen (chair) and Sherrie |
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50/50 Raffle
Mr. Al Braden of Ocean Isle Beach was the $10,000 winner of our 50/50 raffle. The winning ticket was sold by Ms. Tammy Triplett-Kesky of The Red Apple Group, LLC, who volunteered to help sell raffle tickets. And, because we were able to sell all 2,000 tickets, CIS was a big winner as well with $10,000 being raised to help our programs.
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Crow Creek Golf
On Labor Day, the Crow Creek Men and Ladies Golf Leagues, for a 2nd straight year, sponsored a golf tournament at the Crow Creek Golf Club in Calabash to benefit CIS. They raised over $7,700 for CIS programs. That is almost $14,000 for the 2 years this tournament was held. |
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"Best Thrift Shops in
Brunswick County"
2011 People's Choice Awards!
Visit the CIS Thrift Shops
Now @ Three Locations
10:00 - 4:30 Mon-Sat | |
1635 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC
457-7008
1780-8 Chandlers Lane
Sunset Beach, NC
579-2300
3000 George II Hwy.
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
845-3555
Volunteers and Donations Needed!
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Your family will love
the CIS Tidal Tastings cookbook!
Get yours today! | |
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