Corrales International School
 
Corrales International School

Important Dates
8/4   5pm GC meeting
 
8/9   New Student Reg
 
8/10 4 pm Meet and
        Greet Potluck  
        6 pm SAC meeting
 
8/12 9 am FIRST DAY
         of SCHOOL
 
8/17 6 pm PTA meeting
 
8/27 830 am Director's 
        Coffee
Contact Us
3821 Singer Blvd NE
Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87109
505-344-9733
 
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And don't forget to find forms and new information on the CIS website!
CIS Core Values
  • Global Citizenship
  • Respect
  • Joy of Learning
  • Connection with Nature
Dear CIS Families:

We are gearing up for another terrific school year.   Please keep checking our school website: www.corralesinternationalschool.org  and our FACEBOOK page for updated information regarding important dates, supply lists, and dress code.   Through our dedication to preserving our environment and resources, you will receive less paper this school year, so keep checking the website and our FACEBOOK page. 

The school is still buzzing with summer school and some remodeling for our school library/media center.   I know you will be pleased with the results.    Hope your summer is going well and you are enjoying these days with your children.   Believe me, they do grow up too fast.   
 
~Elsy Diaz
New Student Registration

Please join us on Monday, August 9 for new student registration.  Registration will be from 9 am to 4 pm.  Please make sure that you bring a copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization records as well as the registration form available on the CIS website. (www.corralesinternationalschool.org)

This registration is for new students only. 
Meet and Greet Potluck Event!

Please join us on Tuesday, August 10th at 4 pm for a joyful afternoon getting to know CIS families new and old, while meeting your child's new teacher.
 
This event is a great way to meet some friendly faces and reconnect with our amazing CIS community.

 
Bring your family's favorite International dish to share!
 
See you there! 
 
Kindergarten & First Grade
Please bring a main dish
 
Second and Third Grade
Please bring a side dish 
 
Fourth Grade
Please bring 2 packages of paper plates
 
Fifth Grade
Please bring a dessert
 
Sixth Grade
Please bring 2 packages of utensils
 
Seventh Grade
Please bring drinks and paper cups
 
Eigth Grade
Please bring napkins

***There will be an opportunity to place your orders for uniform shirts at this event!***
Classroom Supply Lists

Classroom supply lists for grades K-5 have been posted on the CIS website as well as in the Notes section of the CIS Facebook page. 
 
The Middle School supply list will be posted very shortly.
The PTA Aftercare Program budget was approved and we welcome Rhea Martinez as our new Aftercare provider!!!  Please read her letter below.
 
I am very excited to be running the permaculture and sustainability-based after-
school program this school year. (For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term
permaculture, it is a set of techniques and principals used to design systems that mimic
nature, using minimal energy and resources to sustain them.) We will be doing lots
of gardening activities, caring for animals, earth-friendly art projects, nutritious food
preparation, environmental education projects, community service and even some fun
and enlightening field trips. The program will foster an appreciation for the natural
environment, a sense of responsibility for the community, an understanding of where
our food comes from, and the knowledge required for making wise food choices.
I have an undergraduate degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology
and a Masters in Natural Resources. I have worked in South America (where I
was a Peace Corps Volunteer) and in Africa, training people in community-based
agriculture and forestry-related projects, and studied traditional Native American
farming practices on the Bad River Reservation in northern Wisconsin. I coordinated
three courses in Permaculture Design and had the opportunity to meet and learn
from two renowned Australia-based Permaculture Instructors, Geoff Lawton and
Darren Doherty. I also recently completed the Climate Master program through the
NM Environment Department, and am eager to use the information I learned in the
program to help students gain the skills necessary to reduce their own carbon footprints.
I look forward to working with your children soon!
Rhea Martinez
 
 
Before and AfterCare Program 
 
Before school care will continue to be offered by our Kindergarten teacher, Gaby Escobedo.  Aftercare will be offered through the PTA.  All inquiries for the Childcare Program should be directed to [email protected] or to [email protected].
 
  • Aftercare will be offered from 3:30 pm to 6 pm.
  • The registration form for aftercare will be posted on the CIS website very soon.  There is a $25/year registration fee per child. 
  • The hourly rate for drop-ins is $6/hour
  • The weekly rate is $5/hour
  • The buy-the-month rate is $4/hour.  Choosing this option secures a spot in the program at a greatly discounted rate! 
 
 
 
Dress Code
 
The Dress Code will be in effect at all times on campus and during all school related
activities unless otherwise specified by the school administration. Administration may
change the dress code when circumstances warrant.
 
The "School Logo" features a green apple and blue text. "School colors" refers to the
specific blue, green, and white in the school logo. "Uniform Section" refers to the area
in the given store dedicated to school uniforms.
 
Following is a list of acceptable clothing for each type listed.

SHIRTS--Shirts must be in the school colors with the school logo.  Permitted shirt styles are as follows:
  • Polo (short- or long-sleeved) with buttons at the top
  • Oxford (short- or long-sleeved) this shirt is required, in white, for all 8th grade students.
  • Middle School T-Shirt (boys/girls cut) available in white, grey and light blue
SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS
  •  Sweater and sweatshirts may be in the following solid colors only: the school colors,
    navy blue, and khaki (tan). Hoods are not allowed. They can be purchased from the
    school or a uniform section of a store. Logos are not required on these articles of
    clothing.
COATS/JACKETS
  • There are no restrictions on weather appropriate clothing.
PANTS/SHORTS/SKORTS
  • Pants, shorts, and skorts must be khaki (tan) or navy blue in color from the uniform
    section with either pleats or a flat front. They must be no shorter than fingertip
    length.
  • Pants that are full-length, capri or cropped must be from the uniform section.
  •  Shorts that are bermuda or cargo style are acceptable as long as they come from
    the uniform section.
  • Jumpers, dresses, denim jeans or corduroy material are not acceptable.
FOOTWEAR
  • Shoes must be worn at all times and fully enclose the foot.
  • The heel of a shoe can be no more than one inch in height.
  • Flip flops, backless shoes, open toe, platforms, high heels and sandals are not permissible.
  • "Heelys" (shoes or sneakers with wheels or in line skating mechanisms) or rubber slip- on shoes are not allowed on campus.
OTHER
  • Spikes, and/or chains and/or jewelry/accessories that pose a hazard or distraction
    to self or others are not permitted at Corrales International School.

Uniform Sales
 
There will be two more opportunities to purchase uniform shirts.
  • August 9 at the Meet and Greet Potluck, 4 pm to 6 pm
  • August 16-19 from 8 am to 9 am at CIS
Uniform Closet
 
Being our first year, there is a limited supply of recycled uniforms.  These will be distributed on a first come/first serve basis, and we will only be able to give out one shirt per student.   We also have a few long sleeve polos (x-small and small) and sweaters (small only) available.
 
We do however have plenty of pants, shorts, and skorts that will be available the week before school starts.  We will collect outgrown clothes the entire school year.  Please direct all questions regarding the CIS Uniform Closet to Rianne at [email protected] or call her at 803-3125 if you would like one of the shirts.
PTA Membership
 
PTA is a great way to stay involved in your child's school. At a small school such as ours every hand is needed and appreciated!  Please contact Anna Prewitt to become a member!
 
We hope to see you at the next meeting, August 17 at 6 pm!
 
Anna Prewitt
After School Clubs
 
Offerings this year will include:
  • Bug Club
  • Architects Club/Building with Legos
  • Yearbook Club
  • Journalism/School paper
  • Scrapbooking Club
  • Introductory Chess Club
  • Magic Club
  • Lecturas Scientificas, or Spanish Science Book Club
  • Drama Club (a fee based program offered depending on interest)
Further details on times/days and enrollment opportunities to follow.  If interest levels exceed space availability in any clubs, a lottery will be held. 

If you would like to sponsor an afterschool club or knows of someone who would, please contact Tara Armijo-Prewitt at [email protected] to discuss your proposal.  
 
 
Governing Council
 
The next meeting of the Governing Council will be on Wednesday, August 4 at 5:00 pm at the council chambers of the Village of Corrales, at 4322 Corrales Rd. in Corrales (87048).  All are welcome to come to our meetings! You can find out more about GC business, including bios for our members, on the school website by clicking on the following link: http://corralesinternationalschool.org/governance.html
 
We hope to see you at the next meeting!
 
--Sharon Berman
School Advisory Committee (SAC)

Our school advisory committee collaborates with the head administrator on many aspects of the school's management processes.   
 
We need volunteers willing to represent the following grade levels- Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th , 5th and 7th grade.  Please contact Tara Armijo Prewitt [email protected] if you are interested.
 
Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday August 10th at 6 pm following the Meet and Greet.  If you are interested in representing your child's grade, please join us at that meeting.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz, Head Administrator
Corrales International School