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Dear CIS Families:
This month we begin our community fundraiser for UNICEF. Trick-or-Treat for the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF). The Halloween fundraiser is an American tradition celebrating 60 years. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF mobilizes young people to help improve the daily lives of the world's children.
Let's empower our children to think and act with compassion and help an important organization while teaching our kids that they have the power to change the lives of others.
Look for more information, and your child's UNICEF box, in their backpacks the week of Halloween.
Sincerely,
Anna Prewitt, Parent Volunteer
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The learner profile for this month is OPEN-MINDED
Open-minded students understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.
They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
- Encourage your child to try out new things-new food, new games and new activities.
- Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way
- Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.
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Hello Parents,
As you know, CIS students are committed to Green.
Go Green on October19th for $5.00.
Use the bus once or twice in October. It will benefit you in so many ways and possibly encourage you to use the bus instead of driving to and from school.
The immediate benefits for you are:
· the Bus pick-up and drops offs are in convenient locations, (Sunflower market, Winterhaven, and Westside)
· you will not have to deal with traffic on the way to and from CIS
· you will not have to deal with the congestion and long lines at CIS
· your child will be safe and have a great time on the bus with their friends and
· you participated in Think Green.
Please check out the Green benefits for participating. The following is a calculation by one of our parents for 17 families. Please look at it and consider using the bus instead of driving in for one day or start using the bus. JThe more families that are involved in the bus the cost of the bus is lower and we will all see the money, time, and gas saved.
Whichever day you choose, please pay the bus driver $5.00.
Any questions please let me know.
Thank you
Juliet E. Casalduc
Work Cell: 975-4323
Green and economics sometimes go hand in hand.
The cumulative road miles avoided by 17 families using the bus from Sunflower is 9,996 miles (sparing additional road congestion) and saving at least 624 gallons of gasoline per month (assuming an average stop and go fuel economy of 16 mpg).
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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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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 webster@corralesinternationalschool.org for more information.
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Please keep in mind some of these safety precautions to keep our students safe. Also, please observe the stop sign (left side) when you are driving through our parking lot.
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.
Pick-up and Drop-off
- 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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October 22nd at 8:30 a.m. DIRECTOR's Coffee: Director's Coffee: 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.
October 29: No School Uniforms. Students may dress like their favorite book character. Costumes may not be scary, bloody, or provocative.
November 2nd: ELECTION DAY
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All K-5 students visit the library twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, for a half hour each visit. Kindergarten students experience fun and informative story-time sessions. Students in 1-8 are allowed to check out books for 1 week at a time. They must return their books before they can check out another one. They are allowed to check a book back out if they forgot it or have not finished it. After 4 "re-check-outs" (1 month) a note will be sent home to make sure they haven't lost it.
Middle school students have 35 minutes per grade every Wed. Students in 2-8, also, use the computer lab according to the needs of their teacher.
Reference books and periodicals are not allowed to be checked out. There is a Middle School section and an Elementary section. Elementary students do not check out middle school books unless approved by his/her parents.
Books are not shelved by reading level so some students may check out books that are below their reading level. I allow this because I want students to enjoy what they are reading and sometimes that is a simpler book. For students who check out books that are above their reading level, if appropriate, we encourage you, the parents to help them.
By the way, we are in need of books in Spanish and the computer lab needs 20 mouse pads!
Thank you all for all you do,
Nancy |
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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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