JANUARY NEWSLETTER

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IN THIS ISSUE: SAVE THE DATE NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS CALL TO ACTION MEET OUR NEW STAFF

SAVE THE DATE Join us on April 27th for our 2018 Annual Fundraising Breakfast at the Performing Arts and Events Center! More information coming soon on how to RSVP.

CIS Events--2018 Annual Fundraising Breakfast MORE INFO COMING SOON... Read more federalway.ciswa.org

NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

January was National Mentoring Month. Thank you to all of our mentors for being a friend; for being a listener; for being a teacher; and most importantly for being there!

CIS News--National Mentoring Month Meet all of our amazing Mentors here! Read more federalway.ciswa.org

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS

Our School Outreach Coordinator, Miss Pat, formed a “Positive Vibes Crew” at Illahee Middle School. The students made signs with positive messages and paraded them before school starts for students and staff to see. The students hope to bring positivity and encouragement to the school . Communities In Schools was able to gift a donated laptop to a student in need at Federal Way High School! This student does not have a computer at home, which has impacted her ability to complete her homework. She is excited to start the new semester off on the right foot!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

Pablo, a sixth grader at Totem Middle School, was struggling to make it to school on time every day. On average, he was late 50% of the time. Our School Outreach Coordinator, Mr. Anthony, was able work with Pablo to identify the barriers causing him to be consistently late for school. Pablo and Anthony made a deal, if Pablo made it to school on-time 15 days in a row, he would receive a special prize. Pablo achieved his goal and is on track to keep up his good attendance! Naomi, an 8th grader at TAF @ Saghalie has always been a leader at her school but would often find herself in the middle of conflicts as she worked to help her peers resolve their issues. She always had the right intent and wanted to encourage others to come together, but struggled in communicating her message. In January she had the opportunity to work with her English teacher to craft a speech she would delver at the school's Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Prior to speaking she sat on the stage shaking from nervousness. When she approached the microphone, she spoke with confidence and passion, inspiring her classmates to be strong, work together, and stand up for what is right. We could not be more proud of Naomi and her courageousness!

CALL TO ACTION

CIS is sponsoring the YES! Network's (Youth Employment Services Network) Job Preparedness Program which aims to build a bridge between employment opportunities and youth seeking entry level employment in Federal Way. Youth participating in the program will participate in workforce training courses with topics including resume building, mock interviewing, financial literacy, and workplace etiquette. After students complete the Workforce training courses, they will be invited to attend the Yes! Job Fair on April 11th with employers who are ready and looking to hire. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Students participating the job fair are in need of interview attire. If you have interview appropriate clothing that you are looking to pass on to a high school aged youth, we will be accepting donations from now until March 31st! DROP OFF NEW OR GENTLY USED ADULT INTERVIEW ATTIRE: Communities In Schools of Federal Way | 1825 S. 316th St. | 253-529-7440 | tracyoster@cisferderalway.org OR Todd Beamer High School | 35999 16th Ave S. | Contact: Imari Romero | 253-945-2879 | imarir@cisfederalway.org

MEET OUR NEW STAFF

Communities In Schools of Federal Way | 253.529-7440 | info@cisfederalway.org cisfederalway.org

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