J. Frank Dobie High School - Community in School

Communities in Schools is the nations leading community based organization in the world helping more than 2 million young people each year stay in school and prepare for life.

C I S helps at-risk students improve in academics, attendance and/or behavior encouraging more students to stay in school, graduate and prepare for post-secondary life. CIS provides services and resources through community partnership to ensure a comprehensive case-management approach to meet the needs of students.

The mission is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools, in order to help young people stay in school, successfully learn and prepare for life.

Isn’t May a wonderful month for teachers and students! The flowers are blooming and the sun is growing warmer. There is anticipation in the air. The “light” at the end of the tunnel is growing larger and brighter as the gears shift for the last chapters in the textbooks and the final grading period of the year. The end is in sight, but it is not here yet, since there are many Dobie Miles to travel before the final day.

So, what else is happening during May 2010? First, Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for May 5^th) is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Schools in the U. S. celebrate the cultural event mostly with festivals, food, music, and dancing. It a fun-filled celebration and focuses on all children learning and appreciating the culture of people with Mexican ancestry. Let’s celebrate!

Importantly, Sunday, May 9^th, is Mother’s Day. Historically, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation on May 9, 1914, declaring the first national Mother’s Day. The day was originally set aside for American citizens to honor mothers whose sons had died in war. Over time, wearing the flower, the carnation, during church services has become representative of Mother’s Day. Now, wearing a red carnation is representative of one’s mother being alive, and the white one if the mother is deceased. Don’t forget to get your mother a gift on this day!

May 31, Memorial Day (observed), offers a tribute to the fallen heroes of our nation’s wars, over 1.1 million Americans. Memorials are offered to make sure those who sacrificed their lives are remembered, but also to “encourage the people of the United States to give something back to their country, which provides them so much freedom and opportunity.” (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). Please remember to get out your flag at home and place small flags on the graves of deceased veterans to show your love and appreciation for their ultimate sacrifice.

The Communities In Schools organization continues to grow throughout the nation. President Obama specifically commented on Communities in Schools as a proven organization that impacts the dropout rate. He stated that he will “build on the efforts of places like Communities in Schools that make sure kids who are at risk of dropping out have one-on-one support.” President Obama’s remarks about CIS can be seen at http://communitiesinschools.org/media/highlights_details.php?rsid=11 .

2010 High School

CREDIT RECOVERY

Summer Program at Sam Rayburn HS

REGISTRATION for Summer Sessions will be at Dobie HS from 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. on the following dates

· May 17^th - 11^th and 12^th grade

· May 18^th - 10^th grade

· May 19^th - 9^th grade

Session I – June 9-21

Session II – June 22-July 1

Class time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

-No classes on Friday-

Courses Offered - Sessions 1 & 2

English I, English II, English III, English IV, Algebra I, Geometry, Math Model, Algebra II, IPC, Biology, Con Chemistry, Con Physics, World Geography, World History, Government & Economics.

The Lunch Bunch groups will have "wrap-up" sessions during the last two weeks of May.