 WORLD TEACHER DAY
Teachers are education's most important resource. We know that quality education cannot happen without them. Each year, tribute is paid to teachers around the World. Take some time this week to thank your child's teacher for joining this worthwhile profession.
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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?
· Encourage areas of your child's interest by visiting the library to borrow books that explore these topics.
·Develop 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.
·Model 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.
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GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING |
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The CIS Governing Council is scheduled to meet this Wednesday, October 6th. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings.
Corrales International School
Governing Council Regular Meeting
October 6, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.
Village of Corrales Conference Room
4324 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM 87048
GOVERNING COUNCIL MISSION
The mission of the Corrales International School's Governing Council is to be a unified leadership team that ensures student success and the fiscal viability of the school, and hires, evaluates and supports the head administrator in fulfilling the mission of the school and maintaining the integrity of its charter.
ESSENTIAL G.C. ROLES
Ensure that the children of CIS have a positive, enriching, and academically stimulating experience Guide through governance Support the director's management role Ensure alignment of policy, resources, and infrastructure Model excellent leadership Engage and represent our school community Measure and celebrate achievement G.C. FUNCTION
Hire and evaluate the head administrator Oversee the school's financial management Adopt policy Set strategic direction for the school
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Action Proposed - Adoption of agenda for October 6, 2010 meeting.
D. Action Proposed - Approval of minutes from September 1, 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
Discussion:Applicants for GC position
Action Proposed - Possible vote for approval of GC applicant
News updates
Approval of charter for New Mexico International School
Superintendent Brooks' editorial on charter and magnet schools
H. School Advisory Committee
Committee update - Peter Lukes, SAC member and parent
I. Finance
Budget Update - Emily Williams, Business Manager
J. Head Administrator's Report: - Frank Volpe, Counselor/IB Coordinator
Action Proposed - Approval of Professional Service Agreement for middle school P.E. teacher and Teacher Contract for .5 SPED teacher Action Proposed - Approval of Over-the-Counter Medication form as required by NMPED. Form presented is recommended by Nursing Services Director, Bonnie Kaufman Update on Strategic Planning Document K. Other Business/ GC Member Comment: This is an opportunity for any GC member to make a comment. L. Closed session: Real estate update M. The next regular meeting of the Governing Council will be on November 3,2010 at 5:00 pm and will take place at 4322 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM 87048. N. Adjournment
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Unless otherwise noted, all clubs will begin directly after school ends and run for one hour. Monday, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ALBUQUERQUE LITTLE THEATER DRAMA CLUBSTORYBOOK PLAYERS (a drama club for elementary school students)
This six week class is an introduction to the magic of theatre! Elementary grades will meet together to play fun theatre games,learn basic acting skills, and use our imaginations to act out our favorite stories.
Class will meet Wednesday afternoons (October 13 - November 17) from 1:40pm to 2:40pm. Fee for the 6 weeks session is $60.00. Payments are to be made directly to the ALT.Siblings are half price. For information about the class or to register please contact Kathryn Morales at kathryn@abqlt.org.
IMPROV plus COMEDY (a drama club for middle school students)
This six week class is an introduction to the fun of comedy and improvisation! Students will meet together to play theatre games, learn basic improvisation and acting skills and put their skills to use in monologues and scenes.
Class will meet on Wednesday afternoons (October 13 - November 17) from 1:40pm to 2:40pm. Fee for the 6 weeks session is $60.00. Payments are to be made directly to the ALT. Siblings are half price. For information about the class or to register please contact Courtney Wilgus via email at courtney@abqlt.org . Magic Club will meet Mondays, grades 5-8 ($30 fee)
contact Carl Grending at cgrending@grending.com
The magic club's goal is to boost children's confidence and self-esteem through magic. Pupils will be taught some of the history of magic, presentation, "mind reading", card tricks, rope tricks, tricks with rubber bands, sponge ball magic, and other fun magic tricks. During the learning process, children will learn to master tricks through self-discipline, an understanding of how other people think, and an ability to entertain. Each pupil will work in groups to learn from each other, practice and improve on their performance. Practice outside the club will help to reinforce the mastering of the tricks. Each Performing magic can help to improve the pupils' social skills and confidence levels. Also, unlike playing computer games, it encourages children to interact with their friends and family.
Architecture/Lego Building club meets on Mondays on the 7th grade room. Contact Brian Wiley at b_nwiley@yahoo.com for more
information.
Elementary Soccer Club Grades 2-4 (only) meets on Mondays from 3:45-5:00 Please bring: Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, shin guards (if you have them already), water bottle and lots of energy. Please provide your child with an after school snack to eat before club starts.
Contact info: John Caldwell 505-918-4726 or familiacaldsilva@yahoo.com with any questions.
Introductory Chess meets Tuesdays in the teacher's lounge, contact JC Fleming at jcandk@comcast.net
Elementary school paper (3-5)
contact Rhonda Lopez rhonda@corralesinternationalschool.org
Scrapbooking Club meets every other Wednesday in the 8th grade room. Contact Tonia Padilla at isacatmommy@gmail.com for more information.
Daisy Troop for K and 1st graders will begin meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 1:45-3:00 in the 1st grade room. If you are interested, please call Carolyn at 505-550-1557.
Yearbook Club will meet Wednesdays, starting this Wednesday, Sept 29th. Contact Christine Remington at christineRnm@gmail.com.
Journalism (School Newspaper) Club (grades 5-8) club meets Fridays in the library. Contact Bryant Furlow at bryantfurlow@yahoo.com for more information.
Bug Club meets Fridays in the 1st grade room.
For more information, contact Tara Armijo-Prewitt at tprewitt@gmail.com.
Spanish Science Book Club
Contact Rick Johnson at rickjohnsonabq@yahoo.com if you are interested.
Middle School Soccer Club
Contact Frank Volpe at frank@corralesinternationalschool.org if you would like more information.
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.
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School Advisory Committee (SAC) |
We have many new representatives on the SAC this year, as well as some returning parents. We have openings in the middle school grades for new representatives. If you are interested, please contact Tara Armijo-Prewitt at tprewitt@gmail.com.
Look for emails from your representative about what we're talking about in the SAC meetings. As always, everyone is welcome at the monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 12th at 6pm.
Kinder--Megan Walsh
1st--Tara Armijo-Prewitt, chair
2nd--Michelle Casias
3rd--Maggie Mathisen
4th--Peter Lukes
5th--DeAnn Thomas
6th--Stacy Blackwell
7th--Stacy Blackwell
8th--vacant
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Healthy School Report Card
Help us create an environment at CIS to support the development of students who have the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to make healthy choices!
Our Healthy School Report Card Committee currently has three active subcommittees--Parent/Community Involvement, Nutrition, and Physical Education. If you have special interest, knowledge, or connections in these areas, we would love to incorporate your input! Please contact Debbie Webster for more information.
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Please keep in mind some of these safety precautions to keep our students safe.
Mornings
Parents if you need to drop-off your child before 8:15 a.m. you must have him/her attend the before school program. Before care is located in Ms. Gaby Escobedo's classroom. There is no one else available to supervise your child. Children of all ages can not be left unattended.
- 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.
- CROSS WALK. Please allow us to help you cross the parking lot. We have too many cars exiting plus the bus.
- 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. |
We are now taking donations of non-perishable food items and healthy lunch items for the CIS Food Pantry. Please contact Anna Prewitt at annaprewitt@gmail.com for more information.
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Thank you for all of your patience with the uniform ordering process. If you received an order that is not correct or has not been fulfilled, please email me so that I can check on it.
Our next uniform order dates will be October 11-14 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am M-Th. Please email me with any questions or concerns. After this, the next order will not be done until the end of January, so please get your orders placed.
Monet Silva-Caldwell
familiacaldsilva@yahoo.com
505-307-8468
If you have previously placed a uniform order and need to order more uniforms. Please stay tuned to the backpack express for the next order date. The orders next week are ONLY for new students that have not previously ordered.
NOTE===============
Please go to our website and read the Uniform Policy. Shirts that are longer than the pants pockets will need to be tucked in. Please do not allow your students to bring or wear tattoos to school.
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MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) TESTING
October 4 - October 15 Each school year, we assess student learning three-times per year (Fall, Winter, Spring). The MAP assessment is a computerized test that provides teachers detailed information for adjusting their instruction to address individual student learning. All students in grades K-8th are assessed on the MAP test. If you have any questions regarding the testing schedule, please contact your child's teacher.
SCHOOL PICTURES
Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010
No Uniforms for Picture Day!
Siblings under the age of 5 may have their pictures taken at 8:30 a.m.
GC Meeting
Wednesday, October 6, 5pm - 7pm
4322 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048
NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 8: FALL BREAK
School resumes October 11, 2010, Columbus Day
SAC Meeting
Tuesday, October 12, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
3821 Singer Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Parent IB Academy Night
Wednesday, October 13, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
IB Parent Academy is designed to help parents develop a common understanding of the International Baccalaureate Program. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program promotes the education of the whole person -emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge, thus preparing our students to face this ever changing world with confidence. |
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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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| Online Resources
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New York Philharmonic
Phonic Games
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