McKNewsFeb13

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February has been a month of planning for theCIS staff and students at McKean!

The Student Leaders have been busy preparing weekly lessons fthe 9th graders during Freshman Advisory. This months themesincluded goal setting and accomplishments, integrity, stereotypeand prejudice, and cliques and peer pressure. Next month willfocus on social networking, including a presentation from AT&Tabout texting and driving.

In addition, the Student Leaders have continued their Semester Service projects as they have identifiedseveral organizations to volunteer at inthe spring; they have also begunplanning and preparing for the McKeanBlood Drive in March; are continuing towork with Ms. Dorsey (HealthcorpsCoordinator) weekly on health andwellness and working in committees toexpand the food closet; as well aspreparing for their Jefferson Awards

presentation for the competition inMarch. Several students participatedin the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics on February6th.

Whats Coming Up

March 19th Volunteer Opportunity at Faithful Friends

March 22nd On Track I & III Spring Graduation

March 27th AT&T Texting and Driving Presentation forfreshmen

March 28th McKeanBloodDrive

April 17th CIS Legislative Day in Dover

April 19th Choice Bus comes to McKean!

April 26th Global Youth Service Day, students from McKean,Dickinson, William Penn, and Newark will be volunteering at t

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.

CIS school-based

programs are designed to

provide students with at

least one of these REAL

basics.


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Food Bank of Delaware

Community Partner Spotlight:McKean Mentors

Thanks to the tireless efforts of McKean Project Coordinator, Trish RagCIS at McKean is proud to announce the addition of two new mentors the program this month! Caroline Hale, a junior at the University ofDelaware, completed a 50 hour internship with CIS at McKean HS in th

fall. She enjoyed her experience so much that she decided to come bthis spring to mentor two students whom she connected with during htime here. Kevin Cencula, a member of the community who works fDuPont, contacted the school with an interest in mentoring a malestudent athlete. Trish was happy to pair him with one of our young mstudents.

In addition to Caroline and Kevin, JanineSorbello from the Delaware StateChamber of Commerce, Margot Price fromConnecting Generations, Amanda Bregerand Michelle Morton (both teachers at

McKean) have helped grow our mentoringprogram from zero last year to sixmentors and eight students this year!!

Thank you so much for your continuedtime, support, and commitment to ourstudents!

Additionally, Ariel Saypol and Kelly Cassidy both joined the CIS team tspring as interns from the University of Delaware. Ariel, a senior, whostudying Human Services with a concentration in School Counseling, wbe completing a 400 hour internship focusing on meeting individually

with students to help improve their grades a

attendance. Kelly Cassidy, a junior, is alsostudying Human Services, but with aconcentration in Drug and Alcohol CounselinShe will complete a 50 hour internship assiststaff and students with various needs.

McKean Student Leaders have followed suiteseven students continue to mentor studentsLinden Hill Elementary weekly after-school.

Mentors Needed!!!!






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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If youre interested in becoming a mentor to one of our high schstudents, please contact Katie or Trish right away no experien

necessary!

Hours are flexible and the work is fun!We can match your interests with theirs its not just about

tutoring and academics, its about spending time with a youngperson in need of a good role model and getting them involved

Spring On Track

On Track 1 & 3 started in February wit28 students from William Penn &McKean. Juniors began On Track 1 whifocuses on life skills, post-secondaryexploration, leadership development adecision making skills. Meanwhile,seniors began On Track 3 which is acourse that gives students theopportunity to learn about financial aidcounseling, SEED and scholarship

information, and the importance of acollege education. All studentsparticipated in group activities, buildincritical thinking skills and practicingcollege level coursework. The studentsfinal course will culminate on March 22with a celebration congratulating theirdedication. All students will earn acollege credit upon completion. All

students will take the College Placement Test for Del Tech, and seniorwill be able to matriculate directly into DTCC upon high schoolgraduation.

Girls Inc. of DelawareGirls Only Programs

Girls Inc has a strong belief that we can inspire all girls to be strong, smart, abold!

Programs available for ages 9-11 or ages 12-18.






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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ages 9-11 meet on Thursdays from 4:30-7:00 at the branch on Brown Streeages 12-18 meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:00 at the branch on Brown Stre*every other Friday both of the groups meet together

Homework help while learning life skills. Opportunity to participate in worksh

while socializing, playing games, and realizing your full potential.

$75 fee for the whole year

if interested call 302-575-1041 ext 13 or email [email protected] community





for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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Katie Kravitz, Site Director Trish Ragan,Project [email protected] [email protected]

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for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.

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