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McKean Hi h School October 2012

Wilmington

Connecting communityresources with schoolsto help young peoplesuccessfully learn, stayin school, and prepare

for life.

We believe that everychild needs and deservesthe Five Basics:

1. A one-on-onerelationship with acaring adult

2. A safe place to learnand grow

3. A health start and

healthy future

4. A marketable skill touse upon graduation

5. A chance to giveback to peers andcommunity.

CSI school-basedprograms are designed toprovide students with atleast one of these REAL

basics.

McKeans Food Closet is now OPEN!Thanks to a generous community

group donation, McKeans Food Clo

is now open!Donations will be used to supply fo

and other goods (toiletries) to

students and their families in need

as well as, to supplement the

Backpack Program and assist inholiday Adopt-a-Family programs f

our families.

Several students and their families

have already been able to take

advantage of the Food Closet. To

make a donation, please contact Ka

or Trish.

Student Leaders Volunteer at the Food Bank

On Monday, October 15th

eleven of this years Student Leaders and a communit

partner attended the Food Bank of Delaware to tour the facilities and help pack

boxes of food for senior citizens. Students were able to ask questions and see f

hand how they are going to be able to better run the McKean Food Closet.


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Financial LiteracyOn Tuesday, October 16th, McKean students met with students from William Penn HS a

Newark HS at the Junior Achievement building in Wilmington and were taught valuable

financial lessons by ING/Capitol One volunteers.

Spotlight On Service Learning Part of opening the Food Closet at McKean, CIS is partnering with the FoodBank to bring the Backpack Program to McKean. If you and your family is

interested or would like more information, please contact Trish Ragan.

Mentoring Works Student Leaders continue to meet every Wednesday with the freshmen du

Advisory. This month focused on getting involved in the school community

and extracurricular activities as McKean celebrated Homecoming on the

weekend of the 19th. Students also learned about the importance of grade

attendance, and attending AWR as they complete their 1 st marking period

high school.

Upperclassmen continued to meet in their club/activity every Wednesday.Sophomores and Juniors were provided information on what the PSATs are

and why they are important before taking them on the 17th. In addition to

regular club activities, students were invited to attend the monthly Diversi

Celebration with Mrs. Hobbs which celebrated National Hispanic Month, a

well as, choose a representative from each group to sit on the SGA council

once a month and attended interest meetings for upcoming winter sports.

The Absence Work Recovery (AWR) Program began this month. Students wexcessive absences and/or unexcused absences can stay after-school on

Wednesdays in the library to make up work and recover days. Peer Tutors

available to assist students with any work they might have.


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Career & College Prep While upperclassmen took their PSATs on the 17th, freshmen met in their

Advisory classes and began completing their annual revision of their Stude

Success Plans (SSPs). Parents, be on the lookout for a copy of your childs

updated SSP to review, sign and return to school with your student (it is a

requirement for each students 100% completion).

On Track 1 & 3 started on October 26 with 40 students fromWilliam Penn & McKean. Juniors began On Track 1 which focuses on life sk

post-secondary exploration, leadership development and decision making

skills. Meanwhile, seniors began On Track 3 which is a course that gives

students the opportunity to learn about financial aid counseling, SEED andscholarship information, and the importance of a college education. All

students participated in group activities, building critical thinking skills and

practicing college level coursework. The students final course will culminat

on December 7, 2012 with a celebration congratulating their dedication. A

students will earn a college credit upon completion.

Student Spotlight

Imani Jones, JuniorImani Jones has been involved with CIS since he came to

McKean last year from Red Lion as a sophomore. At first, th

transition from a private to a public high school proved to be

challenge, but like many other obstacles Imani has faced, he

overcame and achieved. At our CIS 2011-2012 closing

celebration, Imani and his father gave the keynote speech an

as a 15 year old, he really proved himself to be a person of m

wiser means beyond his years. Imani has completed several

programs with CIS over the past 2 years. He has been involv

with Junior Achievement curriculum and field trips, The Choi

Roadpresentation on anti-violence, On Track and many otheday to day check-ins. We asked Imani to tell us what he thought of CIS and this is what

said. I love CIS, because they love me. Ms. Trish and Ms. Katie are always ready to he

no matter what the problem is. CIS has really opened my eyes to the fact that I can rea

go to college. Im involved in the On Track program because of them and this is why I l

CIS!


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Community Partner SpotlighCIS at McKean sponsored several fundraising campaigns this month with different

community organizations.

Shoes2Share.org in competition with the CIS students at Dickinson HS, McKean staff

students are donating their used shoes to the Shoes2Share Program which provides sh

for those in need all over the world.

Pennies for PolioThe Red Clay School District is partnering with the local rotary to ra

funds to eradicate Polio from the world. Advisory teams partnered up for a Penny Wa

competition and raise over $300.00.

Wellness Center Registration ContestCIS partnered with the Wellness Center to see

how many incoming students turned in completed forms. Over 75 new students did a

received a Free Homework pass in one of their core classes for one assignment.

Grottos Night CIS hosted a night at the Grottos on Pennsylvania Ave. on Wednesday

October 24th. 20% of diners bill went to CIS.

Cancer FederationCIS partnered with the Cancer Federation to have a drop-off truck

located in the upper parking lot on Saturday, October 27th. Thank you for those who m

donations!

On Thursday, October 4th, The Delaware S

Chamber of Commerce officially kicked of

Delaware Principalfor a Dayprogram with

press conference at McKean High School.

Guests heard remarks from Lisa Ueltzhoff

McKean school principal; Bill Allan, Delaw

State Chamber of Commerce Chairman; D

Blowman, Department of Education; and

own, Enid Wallace-Simms from Delmarva

Power, longtime supporter and board

member of CIS.

CIS has also partnered with the school to provide as many families and community

members and partners with information as possible. Newsletter articles can be found

the schools newsletter, as well as their website. Articles were also submitted to The N

Journal for the Crossroads section. Morning announcements, radio segments, informa

boards, and Facebook have all been utilized to publicize events.

Katie Kravitz, Site Director Trish Ragan, Project Coordinator

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