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Dear CIS Families:
Another busy week has come and gone. I hope this week's Backpack Express finds you resting or camping some place wonderful.
Our teachers are into the second week of teaching their IB Units on How We Organize Ourselves. Please go by your child's classroom and see all the wonderful things they are learning. It is very exciting!
In the right hand column of our newsletter are some links to videos regarding the International Bacculearate learner profile. I hope you find these videos helpful in understanding our work with your children.
The learner profile for this month is INQUIRER.
Students who are INQUIRERS are curious about the world. They can conduct research independently. They love learning and discovering new things and will carry this love of learning with them throughout life. How can parents help to develop students who are Inquirers at home?
ˇ Encourage areas of your child's interest by visiting the library to borrow books that explore these topics.
ˇDevelop an understanding of the Internet. Work with your son or daughter when the Internet is being used and try to instill the understanding that some Internet sites are not reputable.
ˇModel being an inquirer. Admit when you don't know the answer to a problem or a question and seek out answers in front of your child.
Have a Terrific Weekend. I hope to see many of you at the Director's Coffee on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz
Head Administrator |
Sign-ups for after school clubs will begin Wednesday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parents you will need to come into the school to sign-up your child for one of the after school clubs. The sign-up sheets will be posted in the middle school hall.
After school clubs will be one day per week (depending on club) from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For a complete listing of the afterschool clubs, visit our website: www.corralesinternationalschool.org
Students participating in a club need to be picked up at 4:30 p.m. Students not picked up by 4:30 p.m. will be taken to the After-care Program. Parents will be charged $6.00/hour plus a $25.00 registration fee if their student is taken to the After-care Program.
Elementary Soccer Club Coordinator Needed
Do 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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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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Physical Education
Please make sure your children wear tennis shoes on days that they have P.E. class. Proper foot wear is important for the safety of your child and will allow him or her to fully participate in class. Also, make sure your child has proper clothing on P.E. days. When the weather is hot, lighter clothing will help keep your student cool. Also, girls should have shorts on underneath skirts or dresses.
Another item to remember is a student needs to bring in a note for an injury if they cannot participate in class.
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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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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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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. |
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, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 pm
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.
Open House is intended to give you the opportunity to meet your child's teacher, learn about the instructional program and spend some time familiarizing yourself with your child's classroom. Staff presentations will cover how your child's classroom is run, and the academic goals at each grade level. Assessment, classroom discipline, practice and other topics will also be addressed. Please try to attend this important school event.
The schedule for Open House is as follows:
5:30 - 5:50 Kindergarten, First Grade
5:50 - 6:10 Second and Third Grades
6:10 - 6:30 Fourth and Fifth Grades
6:30 - 7:00 Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grades
7:00 - 7:30 Eighth Grade Parents - Information on trip to Costa Rica
Our staff presentations are designed for a group of parents/guardians. This schedule is not structured for individual conferences. If you need time for an individual conference, please call or write to your classroom teacher. A conference appointment will be made for you as needed.
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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International Bacculearate
PYP: Primary Years Program (K-5)
MYP: Middle Years Program (6-8)
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Why is an IB education valuable?
Please click the following link to view a powerful video presentation about the need for a different type of education for students in today's world: Did You Know?
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New York Philharmonic
Phonic Games
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