Dear CIS Families:
I have asked the Governing Council to consider a proposal to amend our school's charter to offer 9th and 10th grades.
Adding these grades would enable our students to complete the IB Middle Years Program, which is designed for grades 6-10. The Middle Years Program is designated for students in grades 6-10th grade. Currently no NM school offers the full Middle Years Program.
If the GC approves the amendment to our charter the next steps will be:
ˇ Seek approval of the charter amendment from APS (our authorizer) to offer these additional grades.
ˇ Meet with current landlord to remodel current 6th and 8th grade classrooms to create 2 more classrooms
Offering 9th grade in 2011 and 10th grade in 2012 will entail:
ˇ The hiring of 3 additional teachers for teaching core content
ˇ Hiring a Dean of Students for student guidance
ˇ Restructuring the school schedule for students in grades 6-10 to address
o Student drop-off/pickup
o Participation in high school clubs/activities/athletics in area high schools
ˇ Collaborating with IDEAL New Mexico and/or the Cyber Academy to offer online courses for meeting all students' learning needs
ˇ Collaborating with other NM high schools offering the IB Diploma Program to facilitate the transition of our students in grades 11th -12th
ˇ Exploring and coordinating study abroad options at IB Diploma Program high schools for our students transitioning to the 11th -12th grades
You are welcome to share your thoughts and questions regarding this proposed charter at the next Governing Council meeting on March 2nd.
Governing Council meeting: Wednesday, March 2 at 5 p.m. The GC meetings are held in the Village of Corrales Conference Room; 4324 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM 87048.
I hope you will consider attending the GC meeting.
You have also received a link for an online survey (SURVEY MONKEY) to gather your thoughts, concerns, or comments regarding this school charter amendment.
Please take the online survey before March 1st to share your thoughts, concerns, or comments regarding the proposed charter amendment to expand CIS to 9 th grade in 2011 and 10 th grade in 2012.Should CIS have a 9th grade next year?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XNRNPWM
Your input and participation in this discussion is vital.
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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Students in grades K-6th will not need to make up snow days since they attend one-hour of school more than required by the New Mexico Public Education Department(NMPED). Students in K-6th grade are required to attend 5 1/2 hours of school and our students attend school for 6 1/2 hours (not counting 30 minutes for lunch). As a result, the last day of school for students in grades K-6th will be May 27th.
This is not the case for students in grades 7th - 8th grade. Students in 7th - 8th grade are required by the NMPED to attend 6 hours of school. Our students attend 6 1/2 hours (not counting 30 minutes for lunch). Therefore, students in 7th -8th grade will need to make up only 14 hours of school. Our middle school students will make up these 14 hours on May 31 and June 1st. Ms. Carrillo and Mr. Johnson will provide further information to the middle school parents and their students. |
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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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SCHOOL UNIFORMS will be on sale at the following times:
8:15 AM, Monday, February 28th
1:15 PM, Wednesday, March 2nd
THE FOLLOWING INVENTORY WILL BE ON HAND!!!
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Style |
Description |
Color |
XS |
SM |
MED |
LG |
XL |
Total |
Price | |
Y500 |
Youth SS Polo |
White |
1 |
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1 |
$13.00 | |
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Light Blue |
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1 |
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1 |
$13.00 | |
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Dark Green |
2 |
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2 |
$13.00 | |
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Royal Blue |
2 |
1 |
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3 |
$13.00 | |
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Y500LS |
Youth LS Polo |
White |
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1 |
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1 |
$18.00 | |
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4303 |
Youth LS Twill |
White |
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1 |
1 |
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2 |
$19.00 | |
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Royal |
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2 |
2 |
$19.00 | |
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18000B |
Youth Sweatshirt |
Dark Green |
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1 |
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1 |
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2 |
$12.00 | |
18000B |
Youth Sweatshirt |
Royal Blue |
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1 |
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0 |
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1 |
$12.00 | |
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L500 |
Ladies SS Polo |
White |
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1 |
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1 |
$13.00 | |
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Light Blue |
2 |
5 |
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7 |
$13.00 | |
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Dark Green |
4 |
5 |
2 |
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11 |
$13.00 | |
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Royal Blue |
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5 |
1 |
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6 |
$13.00 | |
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K500 |
Adult SS Polo |
White |
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1 |
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1 |
$13.00 | |
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Light Blue |
2 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
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18 |
$13.00 | |
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Dark Green |
1 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
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11 |
$13.00 | |
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Royal Blue |
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3 |
3 |
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6 |
$13.00 | |
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K500LS |
Adult LS Polo |
White |
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1 |
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1 |
$18.00 | |
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TL301 |
Adult LS Twill |
White |
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2 |
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2 |
$19.00 | |
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18000 |
Adult Sweatshirt |
Dark Green |
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1 |
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1 |
$12.00 |
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The Safety Committee
is working on the CIS Safety Plan and Lockdown Policy and Procedures. Please Contact Lara Groff for more information or if you would like to participate in the process: lambrose@gmail.com
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SCIENCE FAIR UPDATE:
Middle School Science Fair -Friday
March 4, 8:30-11:30
(Elementary classes are postponing their Science Fair until after spring break)
Middle school (6-8) will hold science fair Friday March 4, 8:30-11:30.
Elementary classes (K-5) have decided to hold their science fair the last week of April. This will give elementary students the opportunity to view middle school projects and presentations before undertaking their own project. It will also provide parents more time to complete science projects at home with their students!
All parents are welcome to come and view middle school student presentations on March 4- 8:30-11:30.
Parents judges needed: Please consider volunteering for an hour or more to serve as a judge. Contact: Lara Groff <lambrose@gmail.com>, or Rick Johnson <rickjohnson@yahoo.com>
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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. CHESS CLUB WILL NOT MEET AGAIN until a new sponsor is located. |
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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5:00pm GC Meeting
The agenda can be found on the CIS website
Friday, March 4
8:30-11:30am Middle School Science Fair
Sunday, March 13
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Monday, March 14-Friday, March 18 No School: SPRING BREAK
Thursday, March 31
Parent Information Night for Lottery Applicants
Friday, April 1 Lottery Drawing |
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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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