Communities In Schools of Peninsula

~Purse & Handbag Request~
If you have any new or gently used purses, handbags or clutches you would like to donate to CISP, please contact Julie @ 253.509.9305 or through messenger.

Tutors with Tails (TWT) ~ Success Story
This young man has struggled in school. The highlight of his week is to go up to the library during his lunch hour and read with a our TWT therapy dog Rowen. He is greeted by a large golden dog that looks like a gentle lion. Rowen has a heart of gold, he wiggles and wriggles and nuzzles up. The student’s whole body just relaxes as soon as he sees the dog, his whole demeanor changes. He gets soft, and kind and cuddly. He settles in to read to his new best friend. Rowen just listens, silently cheering the boy on. “You can do it, buddy,” he seems to say. “You can win at this thing called life. I believe in you.” His teacher tells our Site Coordinator that the student returns to class hardly being able to contain his excitement. His love of learning is growing and his confidence and sense of success is growing as well. “I can do it!” is the boy’s new phrase.

Today is the day!!!
Bring your papers to be shredded for the Mobile Shredding Event! Suggested donations of $5-$10 per bag or box.
5775 Soundview Dr , Gig Harbor, WA 98335 across from the Harvester Restaurant in Gig Harbor.

CISWA hosted the Spring Network Meeting this week. Here are some of Washington States extraordinary Executive Directors and some of the topics they discussed.
~Discussion of potential shared services in areas of human resources and benefits
~Regionalization and expansion of new affiliates in Washington
~Identifying shared values for public relations/communications and decision making.
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There is still room to sign up! Don't miss this fun event. If your business would like to sponsor a hole, call Julie @ 253.509.9305

CISP is gearing up for graduation! School doesn't come easy to all students. This PHS student has persevered and will graduate in June! This is why we do what we do!!!

This Saturday is the Rotary Mobile Shredding Event.
10 am-1 pm bring all your save paper to be shredded. Suggested donation is $5-$10 per box or bag. This event benefits CISP and Food Backpacks 4 Kids. See you there!

Here are some of our fantastic mentors at KPMS that come each and every week to work with our students. Thank you to Abigail and our dog team Scott and Ginger. Just a little "thank you" for all they do!

Gig Harbor Rotary's Galloping Gertie Half Marathon-10K and 5K is back! August 6th. Proceeds will benefit CISP, FB4Kids and Children's Home Society.
For more information visit
https://galloping-gertie.com/?fbclid=IwAR2RbyI2oRMdd5AsiEFZ9qfxoNELqCpRU4BpzdvXJvL7j4-4yqNKeMLGub0

Sign up for the 2nd annual All In "Fore" Kids Golf Tournament at Canterwood Golf & Country Club. June 13th at 10 am.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a hole.
Call Julie @ 253.509.9305 for more information or register here https://app.mobilecause.com/form/xSfPGg?vid=rgprz

Washington State Board of Education is hiring a Basic Education Manager! Visit their website to learn more and apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3503950/sbe-basic-education-manager

We're looking for a basic education manager to join our team!

Learn more: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3503950/sbe-basic-education-manager

Washington State Board of Education is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator! Visit their website to learn more and apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3504130/sbe-community-engagement-coordinator

Check this new position on our team: Community Engagement Coordinator!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3504130/sbe-community-engagement-coordinator

This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week. CISP is so honored to have such incredible mentors working on reading and math each week with the students in many of our PSD schools. Thank you for volunteering your precious time!
This picture is at Vaughn Elementary with our wonderful volunteers and their students.

Urgent: There is a major cell phone outage that may be affecting your Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile. Service is intermittent - if you need to call 911 follow the link for directions on how to text 911. No ETA on repair as of now.
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6100/Text-to-911

911 IS NOT DOWN
The impact is affecting cell phone carrier outages
Do not test the 911 system
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Urgent: There is a major cell phone outage that may be affecting your Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile. Service is intermittent - if you need to call 911 follow the link for directions on how to text 911. You can also call 911 from a landline. No ETA on repair as of now.
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6100/Text-to-911

Triple P Parenting Classes-
Help your child grow up strong. First class starts April 13th.
Tacoma/Pierce County Health Dept will be hosting virtual classes in English and Spanish for caregivers with children ages 0-12 and for teens. And a bonus: After you complete all 8 sessions, they give you a $50 gift card! Visit their website to sign up.
https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/family-support-partnership/events

Save your paper!
Midday Rotary is hosting a Mobile Shredding Event on April 30th from 10-1pm. All donations will go to CISP and Food Backpacks 4 Kids.

Become a mentor today!
Here is a quote from one of our mentors.
"We are thanked frequently as volunteers for giving of our time. The real thanks should come from me to the kids. They let me be a part of their lives and warmly welcomed me into their world and valued the advice and counsel. It gave life a real purpose." ~ Rob Milroy
For more information contact Myka Cranford @ 253.509.9397 or visit our website @
https://peninsula.ciswa.org/volunteer/

Communities In Schools of Peninsula updated their information in their About section.

Communities In Schools of Peninsula updated their information in their About section.

Now is the time to sign up for CISP's 2nd Annual All in "Fore" Kids Golf Tournament. June 13th starting @ 10 am at Canterwood Golf and Country Club.
To sign up as a team or individual, visit igfn.us/form/xSfPGg
For more information call Julie @ 253.509.9305

Minter Creeks Helping Hands Club are rolling coins and so far are up to $180. They are going to donate to people in Ukraine!

Spread the word! CISP's 2nd Annual All in "Fore" Kids Golf Tournament. June 13th starting @ 10 am at Canterwood Golf and Country Club.
To sign up as a team or individual, visit
igfn.us/form/xSfPGg
For more information call Julie @ 253.509.9305

One hour a week is all it takes to be a mentor for CISP!
To learn more, visit our website or call Myka Cranford @ 253.509.9397
https://peninsula.ciswa.org/volunteer/

Mentor Today to change a child's tomorrow!
To learn more, visit our website or call Myka Cranford @ 253.509.9397
https://peninsula.ciswa.org/volunteer/

Just a reminder, this Thursday, April 7th @ 1 pm is the Community Forum presented by Laurel Shultz, CISP's Program Director.
Live on Facebook at The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula or email: [email protected] for a Zoom link.

Our next Community Forum is with Communities In Schools of Peninsula on April 7th at 1:00pm on Facebook Live. Join us to learn about how this organization is breaking down barriers on the Key Peninsula so all students can thrive.

Scott and Ginger, one of our Tutors with Tails teams join KPMS students once a week to help out in an anxiety small group where they learn about different coping skills for anxiety and have a safe space to talk about things stressing them out and causing anxiousness. They learn to use breathing techniques and mindfulness activities. Ginger helps calm everyone as they talk through tough stuff and when the weather is nice they get outside for some fresh air, sunshine, and a quick round of fetch to get their bodies moving!

Mentor Today to change a child's tomorrow!
To learn more, visit our website or call Myka Cranford @ 253.509.9397
https://peninsula.ciswa.org/volunteer/

The Mustard Seed Project of Key Peninsula is hosting their next Community Forum on April 7th at 1:00pm on Facebook Live. Join us to learn about how CISP is breaking down barriers on the Key Peninsula and in Gig Harbor so all students can thrive.

For more information
email: [email protected] or
call 253.884.9814

Our next Community Forum is with Communities In Schools of Peninsula on April 7th at 1:00pm on Facebook Live. Join us to learn about how this organization is breaking down barriers on the Key Peninsula so all students can thrive.

Spread the word! CISP's 2nd Annual All in "Fore" Kids Golf Tournament. June 13th starting @ 10 am at Canterwood Golf and Country Club.
To sign up as a team or individual, visit
igfn.us/form/xSfPGg
For more information call Julie @ 253.509.9305

Last night we had our first in person donor appreciation event since COVID and it was a great success.
Thank you to all our donors, volunteers, friends and family for coming out to support us. We couldn't do what we do with out you being !

Vaughn Elementary Fairy Club Song
🎶"Fairies from the blossom tree, super skills galore have we.
Caring in this charming wood, for needy animals as we should.
Twinkle, sparkle, dazzle, swish, tending animals as they wish.
And when a rescue's nicely done, it's time to have some fairy fun.
Dancing, singing, twirling, glee. All around our blossom tree.
Twinkle, sparkle, dazzle, swish, tending animals as they wish."🎵