CONTACT INFO:
Office: 956-273-6233
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:30am-4:30pm
Hello,
My name is Natalia Mendez and I am honored to be the Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator for M.B Lamar Middle School! It’s my privilege to work alongside our incredible students, families, and staff to create a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, not just academically, but personally and socially as well. My goal is to connect students with the resources, encouragement, and guidance they need to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Whether it’s through guidance and support, tutoring, or helping families access vital community services, I’m here to support our students every step of the way! If you were in the program last year, you need a new form to be filled out to be in the program this year. Please come see me if you have any questions.
Improve their participation in class
Feel more confident and better about themselves
Deal with life issues
Improve their grades and attendance
Receive outside assistance
Improve behavior and attitude toward school and life
Stay in school
Graduate
Prepare for college
Explore career opportunities
Support to address personal issues
After school activities
Tutoring
Homework support
College and career preparation
Mentoring
Drug and gang prevention
Peer pressure, self-esteem and anger management support
Community agency referrals
Volunteer Hours
Provide assistance in food, uniforms, and hygiene products
Mejorar su participacioin en clase
Sentirse con mas confianza y mejor consigo mismos
Lidiar con problemas de la vida
Mejorar su assistencia y sus calificaciones
Recibir ayuda de fuera de la escuela
Mejorar la conducta y la actitud hacia la vida y la escuela
Apoyo para abordar cuestioines personales
Actividades extraescolares
Tutorias
Apoyo con las tareas
Prevencion para la universidad
Asesorias
Prevencion de drogas, pandillas, y vioilencia
Apoyo para manejar la presion de otros estudiantes
Referencias a agencias comunitarias
Ayudar con actividades para horas communitarias
Brindar asistencia en alimentos, uniformes y productos de higiene