Dear CIS Families
As we complete our weeks in studying the Learner Profile of Caring, we will begin a fundraising activity with our students to raise funds for the children and families in Pakistan affected by the devastating flooding on July 29th. The flooding in Pakistan has left millions of children homeless and at risk of disease. There are approximately 8.5 million children in need of our assitance.
This week our teachers and students will begin collecting funds to donate to one of the following organizations. Please take this oppourtnuty to speak with your student regarding the flooding in Pakistan and our role as World Citizens. |
 Student Safety Please keep in mind some of these safety precautions to keep our students safe.
- Students cannot be picked up after 3:20 from their classrooms.
- All students will be dismissed at 3:30 from the pick-up/drop-off area (Midway Blvd. entrance).
- Since we have 70 more students this school year, some of you may choose to park on Midway Blvd. and walk to get your children from the pick-up area.
- Please be aware that there is a STOP sign in the parking lot to allow pedestrians to cross.
- Students not picked up by 3:40 will be taken to the Aftercare Program by their teacher. There is a charge for Aftercare service.
We ask that you abide by these safety precautions. Remember, your children are watching you and learning from your actions. |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Please contact our volunteer coordinators, Tara Armijo-Prewitt (tprewitt@gmail.com) or Anna Prewitt (annaprewitt@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering! Please consider volunteering. You are needed! |
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Middle School Soccer Club (5th grade-8th grade)
Start date: Thursday September 2nd
All students in grades 5-8 are invited to participate in the CIS soccer club. The club sessions will involve skills training, fitness and scrimmages. The club will run through the fall. The club is organized as an intramural activity, with games and practices taking place between CIS students.
Coordinator: Frank Volpe
Contact: frank@corralesinternationalschool.org
Open to: Boys and Girls grades 5-8
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30
Dates: September 2nd - October 28th
Elementary Soccer Club Coordinator NeededDo you have a background in Soccer? Are you interested in coordinating an after school soccer club for elementary students? Commitment: As little as 1 afternoon a week, from 3:30-4:30 (6-8 weeks) Contact: Tara Armijo Prewitt tpremitt@gmail.com
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Extra Practice
Live Homework HelpŠ is a service from the City of Albuquerque that provides online learning services for K-12 and adult learners, plus career services for adults. The live tutoring and academic support are available on a one-to-one basis, "one student at a time", and are also available in English and in Spanish.
For more information on the program visit the City of Albuquerque website: http://www.bellehavenbobcats.org/files/LiveHWHelp082609.pdf
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 LIBRARY CORNER
Everyday our LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER shows more and more progress. Thank you to all the volunteers for thier help and support. Keep the donations coming!
In addition to books, we need cushions for students to use while sitting on the floor. We also need bookends, beanie babies, reference materials, magazines, and PLANTS! We have a nice north window wall. Geraniums and coleus would be nice and would add real, live color! Please come visit us in our new and growing library/media center. Hope to see you soon!
Nancy Light |
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LUNCH UPDATE
Since we have 3 lunch periods, all students must clear their lunch boxes from their tables when they are finished before the next period begins. If they forget, one of the staff on duty will take their lunch boxes to the lost and found. The students need to get them AFTER school.
P.S. PLEASE send utensils with your child's lunch when needed. |
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT MEETING
When: Tuesday, August 31, 5:30 p.m.
Description: This is a mandatory meeting for parents of students attending our middle school. Please notifiy the school if you are nto able to attend.
Governing Council Meeting
When: Wed, September 1, 5pm - 7pm
Where: 4322 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048
Director's Coffee
When: Wed, September 8, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Corrales International School
Description: This is a time for parents to meet with the CIS Director/Head Administrator, Dr. Diaz to discuss any questions regarding the management of the school
School Advisory Committee Meeting
When: Tue, September 14, 6pm - 8pm
Open House
When: Wed, September 15, 6pm - 7pm
Description: Teachers will be meeting with parents in their respective rooms to explain curriculum, class rules, and other important information. Sessions will be limited to 20 minutes in order to afford parents with multiple students to attend more than one session.
INTERNATIONAL DAY
When: Fri, September 24, 6pm - 7pm
Description: Student performances, Games, Food, and LOTS of Fun!
Parent IB Academy Night
When: Tue, September 28, 6pm - 7pm
Description: Come learn about the International Baccalaureate curricula your students are experiencing. |
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Corrales International School (CIS) is a tuition-free, multi-language (English, Spanish, Mandarin) charter school located in Albuquerque.
Respectfully,
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz, Head Administrator
Corrales International School |
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| Online Resources | |
New York Philharmonic
Phonic Games
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| | GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING | | The Governing Council will meet this Wednesday, September 1 at 5:00 p.m in the Village of Corrales Conference Room,located at 4322 Corrales Road.
The GC will address the school's annual work plan as well as our family and employee handbooks. The council will also elect new officers.
Wednesday will also be GC President Sharon Berman's last meeting on the council. As a school founder, she has devoted countless hours in the last four years to CIS. Please join us in honoring her service.
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Action Proposed - Adoption of agenda for September 1, 2010 meeting.
D. Action Proposed - Approval of minutes from August 4, 2010 meeting.
E. Public Comment: This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Council ("GC") for up to 5 minutes with comments or issues, whether or not they are posted on the agenda. The Chair may reduce the time for each participant to speak to ensure adequate time to conduct GC business. The GC, by law, cannot take action or have any discussion or deliberation on any presentation made to it concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.
F. GC Reflection
G. Governing Council
i) Recognition of Sharon Berman, Governing Council President
ii) Discussion - Amendments to BYLAWS
iii) Action Proposed - Approval of Amendments to BYLAWS
iv) Election of Governing Council Officers for the 2010-2011 School Year
H. Finance
i) Budget Update
I. Governing Council
i) Discussion -
a) Report on New Members/Committees on Membership
b) Strategic Planning document
ii) Action Proposed - Approval of Family Handbook
iii) Action Proposed - Approval of Employee Handbook
J. Other Business/ GC Member Comment: This is an opportunity for any GC member to make a comment.
K. The next regular meeting of the Governing Council will be on October 6, 2010 at 5:00 pm and will take place at 4322 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM 87048.
L. Adjournment
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