STUDENT-DRIVEN POSITIVE CHANGE INITIATIVES

CLC PROVIDES DATA-DRIVEN PROGRAMMING

 

 

Provision of Basic Needs/Family Supports

– Two Generation Education through Family Nights –

Family nights are developed (offered) in partnership with Tecumseh Public Schools and  a private facilitator to offer financial industry and financial coaching to parents. Students receive the academic and social-economic supports they need to be successful in school. There is also a focus on healthy lifestyle and choices when planning planning meals.

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– Friday Food Packs –

Food Packs include ready to eat and simple snacks that are sent home with students in need to supply nutrients over the weekends. This especially helps our students who are on the free/reduced meal program that receive breakfast and lunch through the schools on the weekdays. This program is generously sponsored by Kiwanis of Tecumseh, Gleaner Insurance Tecumseh Arbor,  and community members.

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– CLC Locker Room at Tecumseh Compass Learning Center –

New and gently used clothing is made available for elementary, middle, and high school students in need at TPS. We also help with shoes/ boots and winter gear for our students in need.

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– Eye Care Assistance –

Students in need receive a free eye exam and glasses through the generous support of a local optometrist.

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– Children’s Special Health Care Services –

Provided through the Lenawee County Health Department, where families in need of help with medical bills for their children with chronic health conditions can receive support and connection to the community-based service.

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Student Supports

– Lunch Pal –

Adults are paired with elementary/ middle school students who provide a mentoring opportunity during lunchtime, one hour per week.

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– Pen Pals –

Members of the business community exchange letters with 6th graders emphasizing the importance of education in attaining career goals.

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School Climate

– Student-Driven Positive Change Projects – 

Positive change projects developed by students at THS to address the growing concerns around mental health and wellness. This initiative is generously supported by Lenawee Cares and possible through the support of community agencies and members.

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– 5th Grade Team Building – 

Students participate in a variety of team building activities facilitated by CLC and community members.

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– Jr. SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) –

With the help of the Tecumseh Coalition for the Youth, a SADD chapter is active at Tecumseh Middle School.

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– Voices for Change of Tecumseh –

This countywide initiative invites students to design positive change projects for their school and community.

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– Hospice of Lenawee –

CLC collaborates with Hospice of Lenawee to bring grief and loss support to TPS students.

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– Ruling Our eXperience (ROX) –

ROX is an evidence-based empowerment program for girls that is sparking a positive change within the social climate of our schools. The mission of ROX is to equip girls with the knowledge and skills to lead healthy, independent, productive, and violence free lives.  ROX is about building confidence, and competence in ALL girls.  ROX participants are given the opportunity to inspire positive relationships and model leadership skills they learn throughout the program, among their peers, and throughout their lives.

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CLC Summer Programming

– T-Town Safety –

In collaboration with many local agencies and businesses, this one-week program is offered to children in Kindergarten through second grade to teach them about safety through fun activities.

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– Mayhem –

6th grade students build their math, organization and team building skills in a fun environment.

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