Surrounding students
with a community of support
empowering them to stay in school
and achieve in life.
“Yoga can teach ways to calm ourselves, slow ourselves down and be aware of tightness in our shoulders or chest,” says yoga instructor Karen Frisch. “It can help us breathe, reducing anxiety and tension.”
CIS Chatham County puppets are making their rounds across Chatham County Schools this summer! The puppets are a wonderful tool in building relationships, social emotional connection, and emotional expression for young students. Thanks to volunteer Mary Barnhard for her dedication to crafting and creating these popular creatures!
“This is a great program and we want to get it in the backyards of as many local families as possible,” Depaz said. “I work with these families everyday during the year, but I don’t see them during the summer to help as much as I’d like. This gives us a way to reconnect with our communities and show them we care, regardless of whether school is happening.”
Communities In Schools 5 Basics
A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
A safe place to learn and grow
A marketable skill to use upon graduation
A chance to give back
A healthy start and a healthy future
