April 2013
 
Dear CIS Friend,
Welcome to another edition of the CIS South Central Texas Newsletter. In this issue you will find how we've been keeping busy as well as what future events we have planned and articles on some of our incredible programs and staff. We wish you a very Happy Spring and please know how grateful we are for your continued support.
Rock 'n Roll for Kids 2013
We've put up our guitars and our platform shoes and another Rock 'n Roll for Kids is behind us...what a Rock 'n Roll it was! Paddles were raised, delicious food was enjoyed and records were broken (and not just the vinyl ones). We are extremelyproud to announce that this year we had record-breaking attendance, record-breaking number of Silent Auction items, and our favorite...RECORD-SHATTERING GREAT LEGS CONTEST!

 

 

We couldn't have done this with out the support and dedication of our sponsors. 

A HUGE THANK YOU TO:

 

 Presenting Sponsor

Schlitterbahn Waterparks

 

 Platinum Sponsor

Walmart/Sam's Distribution Center

Hunter Industries, Ltd   

The GVTC Foundation

 

 Gold Sponsor

Linda Robertson

Oakwood Baptist Church

Rudy's BBQ

McAdoo's Seafood  Company

 

Silver Sponsors

Adams Enterprises

Anderson Jenkins Signature Homes

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System

Carl & Barbara Doeppenschmidt/Tim & Jan Kingsbury

Ray Faris & Ingrid Barth Faris

First Commercial Bank

First Victoria Bank

Hill County RV Resort and Cottage Rentals

Keller Periodontics

Lazy L & L Campground

McKenna Legacy Foundation

New Braunfels Jaycees

New Braunfels Pediatric Associates

Robert & Susan Patterson/Jim & Linda Robertson

Rougeux & Associates

Sanjel, USA

Settlement Partners

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Henry & Frances Soechting

The Kyle Law Firm

Dr. John Tieman

 

We would also like to thank the record setting Great Legs Contestants who helped raise over $23,000!

 RECORD SETTING and 2013 Great Legs Champion - Tim Kingsbury

Gabe Aguilar

Jimmy Bryant

Steven Diggs

Russell Doege

Tyler Hoffmann

Dr. Sean  Maika

Ken McMullen

Peter Quinn

Colie Reno

Joe Stuever

Darrin Toney

Pat Wood

 

Make a Difference
We are pleased to announce the release of a powerful new Communities In Schools video, "Making a Difference." The video illustrates the ways in which Communities In Schools is making a difference in the lives of 1.25 million children nation-wide each year. 
Making a Difference
Making a Difference
Clear Spring Elementary
It has been a busy spring at Communities in Schools at Clear Spring Elementary. Here is just a taste of what has been happening there. 
  
The 5th Grade Girls Leadership group took a trip to the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center to work on teambuilding, face their fears, and show their strengths!  Each girl had the opportunity to climb the 40 foot climbing tower and then soar through the air on the screamer. 
 Amelia Acosta on her way to the top!
CIS hosted Health and Fitness Day on Monday, March 25th. 2nd-5th grade students participated in gymnastics and crossfit during their specials time. The students learned about strength, endurance, coordination, and balance during their time with the coaches from American All-Star gymnastics and Alpha Crossfit. Throughout the week they had "Eat This, Not That" trivia on morning announcements and learned what foods are best for their bodies. The students were extremely engaged in the activities and increasingly interested in being healthy. 

 

.

 
Man's Best Friend is One of the Best Friends of Many CISD Students

Kaiser" is a 9-year-old Alaskan Malamute and is part of the "K-9 Classmates"

program whose goal is to help children who are struggling with reading. Students find it easy to read to Kaiser in a no pressure setting. His trainer sits with the children and helps them with reading, pronunciation and sounding out words.

 

Communities in Schools brings has been instrumental in bringing this program to several Comal ISD campuses including Startzville, Clear Spring, Oak Creek and Freiheit Elementary schools. "We've seen that this really boosts the confidence of the students who work with Kaiser," said Jan Bettersworth, Startzville Elementary principal. "They are very comfortable with the dog," said Sissy Williamson, of K-9 Classmates. "Kaiser went through three years of training. He's very sweet and we're lucky to have him."

 

  Pictured is Startzville Elementary 2nd-grade student Brianna Garcia

National Child Abuse Prevention Month
 Visit the National Child Abuse Prevention Month website for more information on the most current resources and national efforts.
  
  
NBKidsFest

Join us for the 2nd Annual NB KIDSFEST. The event will be on April 20th and 21st at Rockin R River Rides in Gruene. This year you won't wont to miss Community Resale's Spring 

RE-Fashion Show on Saturday at 1:00pm on the stage 1. 

 

The mission of NB KidsFest is to provide a creative and kid friendly environment for local organizations and businesses to share what they can provide our local families through a unique experience that connects and engages local youth over the two day event. For more information, visit their website NBKidsFest.

 

If you missed it last year, you won't want to miss it this year! 

 
Join Us!

 

 
Grant News

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations that made special contributions to Communities in Schools:

 

Comal County Big Buck Contest- donated funds to support CIS programs

NBU- Kindershue 5K Walk/ Run- raised funds to provide shoes to CIS kids

HEB- Proceeds from in-store donations to purchase school supplies for students in need of assistance

HD Supply- provided a grant through their Community Team program

Traveling Art- donated the proceeds from a Traveling Art show to support the Focus on the Future after-school program

 

The following individuals made memorial gifts in honor of Sue Hayworth:

Bob and Laneta Watson

Larry and Susan Mueller

Darline and Tommy Moos

Robert and Donna Boehle

Diane Johnson

 

 

Additional end of the year gifts:

Janelle Berger

Jay and Susan Brewer

Terry and Dee Buck

Casteel & Casteel, P.L.L.C.

Dr. and Mrs. Ron Cohle

Christ the King Lutheran

Jill Herrera

John Hillje

Sandy Wright Kibby

David and Michelle Kopp

Dan and Becky Krueger

Mary Jane Nalley

Natural Bridge Wildlife Heritage Foundation

Robert and Marsha Orr

Fritz Welsch, Jr. 

 

Ruby Perez and Chris Douglas receiving a check from Jose Garcia with Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union

 

Chris Douglas receiving a check from Ted Cook with TexStar Bank
 
161 South Castell Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830.620.4247
  
Check out our new website!  www.cis-sct.org
  
Like us on Facebook