Dear CIS Families:
We had a busy week! Our 4th and 5th graders brought some sunshine and smiles to residents of two retirement homes. They sang beautifully as part of their music program with Ms. Robyn Clarke. They also took this opportunity to personally meet the residents. The students then returned and debriefed about the many things they learned from the residents of the retirement communities.
The Albuquerque Zoo also brought some of their animals on Thursday for our students. All our students enjoyed interacting with the animals and meeting the zoo custodian, who had a wealth of information about the animals. We were one of a few schools who received this honor. Please read below about our participation in RUN FOR THE ZOO on May 1st. We are counting on you to make this event a success for our school and the ZOO.
We also received a visit from the Charter School Department with Albuquerque Public Schools our charter authorizer. The visit went extremely well. We received many compliments about our students and our teachers. The visitors were impressed with the high-level of academic learning taking place in our classrooms. WE KNOW WE ROCK!!!!
I hope you have time during Spring Break to enjoy the change in our weather and spend LOTS of time outside with the kiddos. Remember Spring is another season that calls for renewal and affirmation of our beliefs and values in our families. And as the following poem reminds us, our children grow-up so fast, so cherish every moment.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SPRING BREAK
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz
Head Administrator
Can I Carry You?
© Brad Anderson
I guess that I can hold you
one more time before you grow.
And tell you that I love you
so that you will always know.
Please let me tie your shoe again.
One day you'll tie your own.
And when you think back to this time
I hope it's love I've shown.
Can I help you put your coat on?
Can I please cut up your meat?
Can I pull you in the wagon?
Can I pick you out a treat?
One day you might just care for me,
so let me care for you.
I want to be a part
of every little thing you do.
Tonight could I please wash your hair?
Can I put toys in the bath?
Can I help you count your small ten toes
before I teach you math?
Before you join a baseball team
can I pitch you one more ball?
And one more time can I stand near
to make sure you don't fall?
Let's take another space-ship ride
Up to the Planet Zoor.
Before our Cardboard Rocket
doesn't fit us anymore.
Please let me help you up the hill.
while you're still too small to climb.
And let me read you stories
while you're young and have the time.
I know the day will come
when you will do these things alone.
Will you recall the shoulder rides
and all the balls we've thrown?
I want you to grow stronger
than your Dad could ever be.
And when you find success
there will be no soul more proud than me.
So will you let me carry you?
One day you'll walk alone.
I cannot bear to miss one day
from now until you've grown.
Source: One Last Time, Growing Up Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/family/poetry.asp?poem=1205#ixzz1GK2yUiLK
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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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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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This Thursday, March 10th, the Albuquerque Zoo will be visiting our school bringing some of their animals for our students. We are among the few schools selected for this treat! Some of our staff and students will be participating in the 26th Annual Run for the Zoo on:
Sunday, May 1, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Run for the Zoo... and walk with us too! Come out and join us for a day of fun and fitness at the largest running event in the state of New Mexico.
Always the first Sunday in May, the run has events for all ages and fitness levels including a half marathon, USATF-certified 10K run, an USATF-certified 5K run, a 5K fitness run/walk, and 1-mile fun run/walk.
Run for the Zoo is a fundraiser organized by the New Mexico BioPark Society  each year.
Registration fee before February 6: $15.00 children (13 & under), $30.00 adults. Fee includes a T-shirt and free race day admission to the Zoo.
Registration fee after February 6: $15 children (13 & under), $30.00 adults. Fee includes a T-shirt and free race day admission to the Zoo.
- For more information or to register, visit the Run for the Zoo web page or call the New Mexico BioPark Society at (505) 764-6280.
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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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DRAMA CLUB
PRESENTATION
Albuquerque Little Theatre
224 San Pasquale SW
in the production of Murray, a Generic Fairy Tale
March 12th
11:00 a.m.
$5.00 per ticket |
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 Marketplace® (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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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
Visit us on FACEBOOK!
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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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