**Student names have been changed for privacy. Large moves and relocations can be challenging for children, and relocating to a new country entirely can be especially difficult. CISNT Site Coordinators are always ready to connect these incoming students with resources for success, and Aydee Duarte, Site Coordinator at Lakeland Elementary, was able to help one particular […]
Read moreCISNT Small Groups Offer Reflection, Discussion, Creativity for North Texas Students
CISNT programs support North Texas students through a wide variety of services, including small groups. Small groups are one of the most important services provided by CISNT Site Coordinators. These groups provide a space for students to connect with peers, foster discussion and reflection, participate in social emotional learning (SEL) exercises, and pursue creative endeavors. […]
Read moreStudents End 2020 on a High Note with Academic Achievements!
The Spring Semester is in full swing in North Texas, and we are so excited to see what CISNT students will accomplish as we tackle the first semester of 2021! With that being said, we want to take a moment to shout-out some of our spectacular students who shined bright in the last month of […]
Read moreCISNT Giving Tree Made the Holiday Season Bright for 841 Children!
This month marks the beginning of the new year and the end of an awesome holiday season here at Communities In Schools of North Texas! As we head into 2021, we want to celebrate the success of our CISNT Giving Tree event, taking place annually from late November to mid December. In North Texas, 1 […]
Read moreCISNT Services Provide Needed Support For Family of Three Virtual Learners
This year has brought many challenges with COVID-19, school starting later than usual, and with many families participating in virtual learning. One family at Bell Elementary in Denton ISD has three students who are all virtual learners in the same household. They were referred for the CISNT program due to lack of engagement in their […]
Read moreUNT Math Tutors Continue to Support CISNT Students Despite COVID-19 Restrictions
The 2020-2021 school year has presented numerous challenges for our students and school staff. One of the largest confines faced by us at CISNT has been our beloved volunteers, who are limited to virtual serving this year. Our partnership with the UNT Math and Education Departments has been successful in helping our students receive free […]
Read moreCISNT ACE Students at Lakeland Elementary are Engaged in their Education!
The DREAM Houses of 5th graders By: Ms. Andrea, ACE Teacher 5th grade worked on a project-based activity where they had to design a layout for their dream house while also practicing their multiplication skills. They each had grid paper and a blueprint worksheet where they had to record their dimensions for each room. They […]
Read moreVirtual Math Tutoring Proves Successful for Bawi
Bawi has been working hard in his classes at Southridge Elementary, making sure to ask questions even though he feels nervous about it at times. He is meeting virtually with one of our UNT Math Tutors and looks forward to doing flashcards and getting better at math every week. One week when his tutor could […]
Read moreCISNT Site Coordinator Helps Make Campus a Safe Place for All
Site Coordinators at Communities in Schools of North Texas go above and beyond every day to support their case managed students – but their support and services can extend to the rest of their campus in a variety of ways! At Bridgeport Middle School, Site Coordinator Jamey Carpenter makes her campus a better place for […]
Read moreNew Student Receives the Gift of a Warm Welcome at CISNT
For students, uprooting and moving to a completely different school can pose a challenge both socially and academically. At Rodriguez Middle School, CISNT Site Coordinator Silvia Saju was able to help a new student feel welcome and supported at his new campus. Leon started the school year with a major life change. He moved from […]
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