Dear CIS FAMILIES:
The unexpected snow days took some important instructional days. At this time it looks like our last week of school will be on June 3rd. We are expecting a final decision from the New Mexico Public Education Department as to how many days we will need to make up. I will keep you posted.
Our students completed Winter testing on the MAPS (Measure of Academic Progress) this past week. Your child's teacher will be reviewing the test results with you during Parent -Teacher Conferences this week.
The IB Learner Profile for February is PRINCIPLED. A principled person has integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice. Allow your children to reflect on their own experiences as a first step toward creating principled individuals. Talk about decisions they make throughout the day that relate to the idea of being a principled person-at recess, in their learning, with friends and teachers, at lunch, and so on.
Use the opportunity in reviewing the handout sent Thursday, entitled Student Code of Rights and Responsiblities to emphasize the qualities of a principled individual.
I would like to call your attention to the section labled: "Behaviors that Warrant Disciplinary Action", one of the bulleted items was incorrectly written as Cultural/Ethnic Intolerance/Racism. Instead, it should read, Racism or Intolerance towards differences in culture/ethnicity/ language /religious beliefs. We want all students to feel accepted and valued at CIS.
In becoming a principled indiviudal students must accept others for who they are, no matter their religious preferences, the color of their skin, or the language they speak. An attitude of respect for differences is what defines an IB Learner.
As parents and caregivers, we must model the characteristics of a principled individual and be aware of how we speak about people who are different from ourselves. All children develop their own values by mirroring the values and attitudes of those they care about. Remember children pay attention to our actions and our words. Let's all work together to grow children who are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.
Respectfully,
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz
Head Administrator
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
LEARNER PROFILE
PRINCIPLED
Learners act with integrity and honesty, and a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Self-assessment is necessary when speaking of being a principled person. Here are questions for us to use to
ponder as we ask ourselves, "Am I a principled person?"
Do we always try to do what is right, even when it's costly or difficult?
Do we live up to the highest ethical standards?
Do we compromise our values and give in to temptation?
Do we take responsibility for what goes on in our community?
Do we do our part for the common good?
Do we help take care of the environment?
Do we participate in community service?
Do we make decisions without favoritism?
Do we do the right thing even when no one is looking and we are guaranteed to not get caught?
Are we true to ourselves?
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LUNCH DUTY VOLUNTEERS
Parents, we would love extra pairs of eyes on the kids during the lunch break. If you have a few minutes to pitch in, contact Dr. Diaz at diaz@corralesinternationalschool.org
to schedule a day and time.
Lunch Duty Times:
K-2nd @ 11:00-11:45
6th - 8th @ 11:30-12:10
3rd - 5th grades @ 12:00-12:45
Even if you can only stay the 15 minutes of overlap in between lunch groups that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!
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BOX TOPS
WHAT IS A BOX TOP?
A Box Top is like a coupon that you clip from 100's of products. Our school collects these Box Tops and submits them to "Box Tops4education". Each one is worth 10 cents. Box Tops is all about the difference one can make. This year, our goal at CIS is to raise $200. Here are easy everyday ways you can help:
Clip - Clip the Box Top from hundreds of participating products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10˘ when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education.
There is a collection Box located at the front office table. Just drop off anytime!
Shop online - Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops MarketplaceŽ (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15% of your purchase total is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus, you'll get exclusive Box Tops deals and discounts! Look on back of flyer participating retailers.
Read - Buy books online through the Reading RoomSM, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6% of qualifying purchases.
Sign up -- It's easy and free. Sign up to support our school at
boxtops4education.com. Contact Carrie Dabau, the CIS Box Top Coordinator at 480.620.2056 or cdabau@q.com
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PTA members,
There will be no PTA meeting on Tuesday, February 15. Please look for an email update this month. We will see you in March.
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MOBILE FOOD PANTRY for eligible families
Reminder - the Roadrunner Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at Mission Avenue Elementary School Monday, February 28th, from 3-4 p.m. Call Karen Grending with questions - 890-3730.
FOOD PANTRY:
Thank you to all of the CIS community for supporting the food pantry and food drives. We are in need of the following items for the CIS Food Pantry-both for lunches at school and for needy families to take home:
Lunch for the Kids (& examples):
Plastic/paper items (spoons/forks, plates, bowls - no knives)
Fresh fruit that doesn't require refrigeration (fresh apples, oranges, bananas)
Soup in a cup - (Campbell's chicken noodle - microwave cup of soup).
Cups of fruit (applesauce, peaches, pears)
Fruit leather
Fruit Juice (100%)
Small bottled water
*Items that can be prepared quickly, and heated it the containers are desirable. We would also like healthy choices.
Family Meal Items (& Examples):
Canned meats (beef, chicken, tuna)
Peanut butter
Dried/Canned Beans (pork & beans, pinto, kidney, black)
Meals in a box or can (beef stew, chili, hash)
Canned Fruits (peaches, apple sauce)
Canned Vegetables (green beans, carrots, corn)
Cereals and Grains (Oatmeal, rice, pasta, cereal in a box or bag)
Fruit & Vegetable Juice (100% preferred)
Dry Milk (instant)
Sauces & Condiments
*We greatly appreciate groups of items that can be made into a healthy family meal. We would like healthy choices.
*If possible, please avoid glass.
Questions - contact Karen Grending at 890-3730; kgrending@grending.com or
Anna Prewitt at annaprewitt@gmail.com
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COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. --Anne Frank
The Community Service Committee encourages and facilitates active participation by CIS students in volunteer activities on campus and in the greater community. This committee will have it's first meeting this month and anyone interested in encouraged to join! Please contact Carolyn Miney (chilton18@gmail.com) or Anna Prewitt (annaprewitt@gmail.com) for more information. |
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THE SAFETY COMMITTEE IS READY TO WORK ON THE CIS SAFETY PLAN AND LOCKDOWN POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 22, AT 4:00 P.M. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
CONTACT LARA GROFF FOR MORE INFORMATION: lambrose@gmail.com
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March 3, 1:00 & March 4, 9:00
The Science Fair is coming!
It is time to start working on a science project! Your teacher can provide ideas for projects and how to conduct an investigation.
On Thursday March 3 at 1:00, students will present their inquiry boards to small groups of students. On Friday March 4 at 9:00, classes will tour and view the inquiry boards. Parents are invited to come both days. Please let your teacher know if you are able to judge on either day. Questions: email lambrose@gmail.com, Lara Groff, Administrative Intern.
March 3, 1:00- Students present their projects
March 4, 9:00- Classes tour to see the projects
Parents are invited to come both days
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Please call your child's teacher to schedule an appointment for one of the following dates:
Wednesday, February 16
1:30 p.m. Early Dismissal: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thursday, February 17
1:30pm. Early Dismissal : PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Friday, February 18
1:30pm Early Dismissal : PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Monday, February 21
NO SCHOOL: Presidents' Day--Washington's Birthday
Tuesday, February 22
6:00pm Parent IB Academy Night
Friday, February 25
8:30am Director's Coffee
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.
Friday, March 4
Science Fair
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HELP WANTED!
The Chess Club is in need of an adult willing to volunteer time on Tuesdays after school. Please contact Tara at tprewitt@gmail.com or 304-0672 or JC Fleming at jcandk@comcast.net if you can help out.
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SAVE THE DATE: SPRING AUCTION APRIL 30th |
AUCTION COMMITTEE MEETING
The Spring Auction Committee will meet Monday, Feb 14th at 2:00 pm at CIS. This annual event is our largest fundraiser and all help is welcome! Email Monet at familiacaldsilva@yahoo.com or just come to the meeting if you are interested in helping.
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Parents and Students,
Please help support the Corrales International School and the 8th Grade Class with the pizza fundraiser. You can now order your pizza monthly or weekly. PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE.
PIZZA FRIDAYS (February)
Child's Name___________________________ Teacher____________________________
Friday, February 11
Meal 1 - slice of pizza & drink - $2.50 / Cheese____ Pepperoni____
100% Juice box_____ or Water bottle_____
Meal 2 - 2 slices of pizza & drink - $4.50 / Cheese ___ Pepperoni___
100% Juice box___ or Water bottle___
Friday, February 18
Meal 1 - slice of pizza & drink - $2.50 / Cheese____ Pepperoni____
100% Juice box_____ or Water bottle_____
Meal 2 - 2 slices of pizza & drink - $4.50 / Cheese ___ Pepperoni___
100% Juice box___ or Water bottle___
Friday, February 25
Meal 1 - slice of pizza & drink - $2.50 / Cheese____ Pepperoni____
100% Juice box_____ or Water bottle_____
Meal 2 - 2 slices of pizza & drink - $4.50 / Cheese ___ Pepperoni___
100% Juice box___ or Water bottle___
Please send cash (exact change ONLY) or Check (made payable to CIS PTA) by Thursday mornings. You MUST pre-order. We will not order extra pizza. Place your order form and payment in an envelope and return to classroom teacher. Please fill out one (1) form for each student. If you are writing a check, you may write the check for multiple students.
Any questions, please contact Monet Silva-Caldwell at 307-8468 or familiacaldsilva@yahoo.com
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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
What are these "Learner Profile" qualities?
Inquirers-I am curious and know how to discover answers to many of my questions . I love to learn!
Thinkers-I use my thinking skills to make good choices and solve problems.
Communicators-I understand and share ideas in more than one language.
Risk Takers-I try new things, love to explore, and confidently share my experiences.
Knowledgeable-I explore big ideas that are important. I know and can do a lot of important things.
Principled-I am fair and honest. I can make good decisions about what is right and wrong for me.
Caring-I am concerned about other people's needs and feelings. I believe it is important to help others.
Open-Minded-I am comfortable with differences. I welcome and respect other people's points of views and ways of doing things.
Balanced-To be healthy, it is important for me to balance the needs of my mind and body.
Reflective-I think about and discuss my learning, skills, and products. 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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 Missed a SCHOOL Meeting? Don't Worry! Find the minutes of the Governing Council, School Advisory Committee, and PTA (Parent Teacher Association) on our school website:
http://www.corralesinternationalschool.org/
New York Philharmonic
Phonic Games
Music Teacher http://www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm
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