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    Delaware

    Whats New at CCS?Please mark your calendars for the Parent Advisory events listed in

    this newsletter. These are family events designed to provide

    interaction and family learning. This months activity is a financial

    activity limited to 40 participants. Please RSVP as soon as possible t

    guarantee your spot. The financial information is designed to help

    children and families learn how and why to begin saving early, and

    how to plan for future purchases.

    Gail S. GarneSite Directo

    Fun for all at Family CraftNight

    December Parent Advisory

    Activity

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

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    Delaware

    You can be the difference!

    Basic #1

    We are pleased to announce that there are currently 20 students at Campu

    Community who are seeing a mentor at least once a week. Mentors supply thesupportive, caring, one-to-one adult interaction that many children need to thrive

    The mentoring relationship may support the mentees academic or social growthand development.

    We are looking for adults, especially males, who are able to comm

    to 30 minutes to an hour, once a weekfor the remainder of the schoolyear. Through our partnership with Connecting Generations, there is no charge f

    the training, background screenings or preliminary interviews required to

    volunteer to be a mentor. The positive impact on both the mentor and the

    mentee is beyond measure.

    Contact Gail Garner at 302-736-0403 ext 108 for more information and to

    complete an application. If you wish to get an electronic copy of the application,

    send an email [email protected].

    Training..three hours

    Commitment30 min to 1 hr/wk

    Travel time.minimal

    Making a difference for a child

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Delaware

    PRICELESS!

    Student Spotlight

    Grace KennedyGrace KennedyGrace has been a student at Campus Community School since eighth grade. Her

    parents were so pleased with her brothers experience at CCS that they wantedGrace to attend as well. She says, Its cool.

    If she were able to give one piece of advice to her 8th grade self, Grace wouldsay, It doesnt matter what other people think. If they dont want to be your

    friends then, oh well, get over it. This is in perfect alignment to her personal

    motto, It doesnt matter what people think, stick with those who support your

    efforts.

    Grace plans to attend the University of Delaware to major in Athletic Training.

    She gained experience this year as an intern with the athletic department atWesley College. She shines in both academics and leadership. Currently

    serving as class president, Grace has also been SGA Secretary, served on the

    Mock Trial Team, and is a member of the Odyssey of the Mind Team this year.Her skills have been recognized in a Coachs Award for soccer and a DCAS

    Scholarship for Reading scores.

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

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    DelawareWho is Graces favorite superhero? That would, of course, be Batman. Why?Batman does the right thing for the right reasons without any super powers. He

    is niceselflessAwesome!

    Basic #5

    CommunityPartnerSpotlight

    Christa Cooper & Sky Phillips

    of the WDSD Morning Crew

    visit with a Delaware Friend.

    Crazy, quirky, curious, sometimes silly, sometimes ditzythat would be Christ

    Cooper from the WDSD Morning Crew. Her side kick, Leah Rizzo is the quiete

    of the two, but you know what they say about the quiet ones. Their antics are th

    source of a wise and well-informed chuckle from news anchor Phil Feliceangel

    The sum total of this mayhem, and the task of keeping everyone in line falls to

    Sky Phillips, who often fails wonderfully at keeping everyone on task and

    focused, much to the enjoyment of their listeners.

    As a community partner, there is no finer group of people. They are committed t

    giving back to the community; total involvement in many projects to improve an

    provide for the needs of Delaware residents. Without hesitation, they have worke

    with the Food Bank of Delaware on an annual basis to provide meals for those ineed. They joined with, and expanded Operation Christmas Wish to include

    hundreds of children and their families. One thing that you will notice with the

    Morning Crew is the amount of joy and caring they have for their listeners.... Sk

    is known for doing last minute partnerships that explode in positive ways. He

    believes that the microphone was put in his hand for a reason and it was to mak

    others aware of what's really going on!

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

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    DelawareCommunities in Schools is

    pleased and

    honored to

    welcome the WDSD Morning Crew as a Community Partner!

    Basic #5Volunteer Spotlight

    Can you match the parent to the students?

    She is the mother of two, handsome boys at Campus CommunitySchool, one in Kindergarten, and one in second grade.

    On any given day, you might meet this enthusiastic volunteer inthe office, the cafeteria, or a classroom. She volunteers becauseshe is available and able to do so. She exemplifies the spirit of

    teamwork that makes Campus a true Community.

    When asked, Why Campus? she responds with three points ofaccolade. 1) The feeling and spirit of teamwork that permeatesthe school, 2) The goal of every teacher to meet the individualneeds of every student, and 3) The philosophy of honoring eachstudents unique way of learning.

    This volunteer relates that, given the opportunity to choose, shedecided to stay in this area because of her positive experiencesat Campus. She feels the needs of her two, young boys have

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics. Kris

    ten

    Thompson

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    Delawarebeen met so well that there is nothing she can think of that shewould want to change.

    She believes in giving back to the community and

    enjoys being a model for the boys to follow.

    Basic #5

    A huge thank you to the following groups and organizations for

    bringing your time and talents to the first, annual, Kent County

    division of Operation: Christmas Wish-Kent County:

    Communities in Schools, the Delaware Standardbred Owners

    Association, Hogs and Heroes, 94.7 WDSD Wake-up Crew, 92.9

    TOM-FM, Hogs and Heroes, the Downtown Dover Partnership, Tw

    Men and a Truck, the Dover Mall, the Greater Dover Committee, an

    the First State Detachment Marine Corps League-Toys for Tots who

    worked together to grant Christmas Wishes for families facing

    challenges this holiday season.

    This is a county-wide initiative dedicated to serving children in the

    Smyrna, Capital, Caesar Rodney, Lake Forest, Milford, Polythech,

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

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    Delawareand Campus Community School Districts.

    We were able to successfully adopt and supply Holiday needs for 76families, or a total of 198 children and 99 parents/guardians. We loo

    forward to this becoming a sustainable, annual event.

    Please contact Gail Garner at 302-736-0403 ext 108 for more

    information. ([email protected].)

    Basic #2 and #3Whats New for Parent

    Advisory Events?

    Look for monthly family and/or parent activities

    on Parent Advisory Night

    Wednesday, January 9 6:00 7:00 pm

    Family Financial LiteracyAccepting donated items for the SPCA all month

    Limited to 40 participantsplease RSVP

    Wednesday, February 13 3:30 4:30 pm

    Frozen Yogurt SocialMaking Valentines Day cards for Senior Centers

    Wednesday, March 13 6:00 8:00 pm

    Family First Aid Awareness

    Wednesday, April 10 3:30 6:30 pm

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Delaware

    Downtown Dover Scavenger Hunt

    Guest Speaker on Dovers HistoryFamily Meal

    Wednesday, May 8 6:00 8:00 pm

    S.T.E.A.M. into School-an Academic Showcase(Open to the Public)

    Basic #5

    Semester of Service

    Campus Community School staff and students are about to embark on a journey service together. Our Semester of Service begins on Martin Luther King Day,

    January 21, and concludes on Earth Day, April 22. This will be an exciting tim

    for all students as we will be beta testing the new academic curriculum created fthe Food Bank of Delaware by students at Wesley College. Students will be

    involved in a series of 5 focused, themed food drives during this time. Each driv

    will be preceded by an instructional component consisting of a minimum of 2lessons. The goal is to make a food drive more than an opportunity to clean out t

    cupboard. Students and families will be asked to make thoughtful contributions

    and Feed them as you would your own.

    Grades K-1, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5, and Grades 6-8 will each look at the conce

    of hunger from a different perspective, and then sponsor a themed food drive

    based on that perspective.

    Look for more details on each food drive as soon as they are scheduled.

    The fifth food drive is a Dover Community-wide event involving CCS, WesleyCollege, Delaware State University, the Downtown Dover Partnership, the WDS

    Morning Crew, and the Food Bank of Delaware. In addition to a neighborhood

    food collection, the food Bank will be setting up a remote distribution site, andWDSD will be broadcasting live from CCS.

    For more information, or to get involved, please contact Gail Garner.

    Community PartnershipsWe are always looking forCommunity Partners to join us as we meet the needs

    our students to ensure that they are successful in school. If you have a business o

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

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    Delawareorganization that is interested in forming a partnership with Communities in

    Schools at Campus Community School, please contact Gail Garner at 302-736

    0403 ext. 108 to discuss possibilities.It is amazing how little it might take to make a lasting, positive impact on the liv

    of our children.

    To learn more about CIS please contact:Gail Garner at302-736-0403 x 108 or [email protected]

    Communities in Schools of Delawarewww.cisdelaware.org

    Connecting community

    resources with schools

    to help young people

    successfully learn, stay

    in school, and prepare

    for life.

    We believe that every

    child needs and deserves

    the Five Basics:

    1. A one-on-one

    relationship with a

    caring adult

    2. A safe place to learn

    and grow

    3. A healthy start and

    healthy future

    4. A marketable skill to

    use upon graduation

    5. A chance to give

    back to peers and

    community.

    CSI school-based

    programs are designed to

    provide students with at

    least one of these REAL

    basics.

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