News from Corrales International School

CORRALES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Terrific Week!

August 21, 2011

In This Issue

Parent Drop-off/Pick-up

Contacts

After School Clubs

FOOD PANTRY

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES

School Hours

PYP grades K-5

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:15am to 3:00pm

Wed early release

8:15am - 12:30pm

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MYP grades 6-10
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00am to 3:15pm

Wed early release

8:00 - 12:45

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Students may be dropped off 15 minutes before school starts.

Dear CIS Families:

We had a terrific start to our new school year. Look for weekly updates from your child's teacher to keep up with what your child is learning.

We have a new phone system at our school, please listen closely to the options and follow the prompts to reach the appropriate line. Our teachers' lines will go directly to voicemail so class time is not interrupted. To reach our receptionist, Tara Armijo-Prewitt, please press 0 (zero).

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International Baccalaureate (IB) 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 the children to face this ever changing world with confidence.

To further enhance the learning experience, the International Baccalaureate Program curriculum (Program of Inquiry) provides interdisciplinary activities to develop actions and attitudes along with concepts and skills to ensure learning is relevant, engaging and challenging.

These actions and attitudes are listed in the IB Learner Profile.The IB Program of Inquiry (Curriculum) supports the children to acquire the skills of the IB Learner Profile and become knowledgeable, inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, to be principled, caring, open - minded, balanced and reflective. Each Back Pack Express, will review an IB Learner Profile with some ideas for parents to help children develop the skills of the IB Learner Profile at home.

The learner profile for this month is INQUIRER.

Please make it a point to ask your child, "What question did you ask today?"

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.

Dr. Elsy Diaz

Head Administrator

Parent Drop-off/Pick-up

Some things to keep in mind are:

These procedures were developed to keep all our students safe.
All students are dismissed through the playground. Please do not go to your child's classroom during dismissal.
Cross only where Ms. Beaudet is with the stop sign. PLEASE wait for her to help you cross.
DO NOT cross behind her, please make sure she acknowledges you and stops traffic.
Students may be dropped off or picked-up only in the designated lane
Once you choose to use the drop-off/pick-up area you cannot back out or drive around.
If you use the drop-off/pick-up area you must stay in your car.
If you prefer you can park in the designated areas and walk your child.
If you are not within the drop-off/pick-up area you will need to wait.
Only cars within the drop-off/pick-up area will be able to pick-up or drop-off students.
If you have students needing assistance with their booster seats, you may want to park and walk your child. The drop-off/pick-up lane needs to maintain a continuous flow.
You cannot drop/pick up your student(s) in the front of the school, during the times of 7:45-8:30 a.m. or 2:50-3:45 p.m. Please use the back parking lot.

CONTACTS

To order uniforms, please visit customoutfitters.com ,

click on 'Stores' and then click on our school's apple icon to get started! All students are allowed, but are not required to wear the CIS t-shirts and jeans on Fridays. The standard shirt for every day wear is the CIS polo in blue, green or white (or light blue for MYP'ers). Those students in the MYP are required to have a white button-down twill oxford shirt for special events and community service.

To get the most up-to-date information or to ask a question or start a discussion, please visit our CIS Facebook page!

For information on our after school Permaculture Program, please contact PTA VP, Jo Guiney at j_guiney@msn.com. There is a one-time $25 registration fee to join, and it meets every day after school until 6pm. There is a $6 per hour fee for participation and days/hours are chosen by families. Payment by credit card only. Forms are on the CIS web site.

For information on our PTA contact Monet Silva-Caldwell at familiacaldsilva@yahoo.com.

If your family is interested in the West Side/Corrales bus, please contact Juliet Casalduc at 975-4323 or http://corralesinternationalschool.org/.

September Special is $80!!!

The Pickup and Drop off times and locations:
The AM bus will pick up at:
1.    Albuquerque stop is On Winter haven (Behind tomato café)
(cross streets are Montano and Winter haven) at 7:05 am
2.    Rio Rancho stop is American road, the dirt parking lot next to Don Chalmers
(cross streets are Westside and American road) at 7:20 am
3.    Corrales stop is next to the Golden Corral at 7:25 am
The PM bus will drop off at:
1.    Golden Corral at 3:35 pm
2.    American Road at 3:40 pm
3.    Winter haven at 3:55 pm

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Sign your child up for an after school club this year!

MONDAYS

Girl Scouts (Brownie/Jr) with Carolyn Miney, email chilton18@gmail.com

Battle of the Books with Rhonda Lopez and Lara Groff email

Rhonda@Corralesintenrationalschool.org or Lara@corralesinternationalschool.org to sign up

Ms. Groff will offer "Battle of the Books" for middle school grades
6-9. Ms. Lopez will offer "Battle of the Books" for elementary grades

4-5.

The New Mexico Battle of the Books is an opportunity for students to

read great literature together, and demonstrate their knowledge of

books by participating in a fun, low-key competition. On teams,

students answer questions about books that they have read from the

designated Battle of the Books reading list. This year the battle will

be held in Silver City and our goal will be to take a team to

represent our school. Battle of the Books club will be offered

after school until 4:00 on Mondays.

Architecture with Legos with Brian Wiley, please contact b_nwiley@yahoo.com to sign up-there is a cap of 15 students. August 29th is the first meeting.

TUESDAYS

Study Club with Carol Taylor for grades 3-5 will meet from 3-5:30, contact cnc_taylor@netzero.net to sign up. August 23rd is the first meeting.

WEDNESDAYS

Journalism for MYP students with Bryant Furlow and Scott Blackwell, contact cisedgenews@gmail.com to sign up for this award-winning club, cap of 10 students. August 24th is the first meeting in the computer lab.

Drama Club with Albuquerque Little Theater contact tprewitt@gmail.com for a registration form. This is a fee-based club. The first 6-week session will cost $60 and(additional sibling costs $30). This club starts this week!

THURSDAYS

Chess with NM Chess Association President, Oren Stevens. Email tprewitt@gmail.com to sign up. August 25th is the first meeting.

Sewing with Rhonda Lopez and Mary Favero, please contact

Rhonda@corralesinternationalschool.org to sign up, all ages welcome, cap of 15 kids

FRIDAYS

Introductory Geology with Kavita Krishna will meet Fridays-email Kavita@corralesinternationalschool.org to sign up, 15 student cap

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The following clubs will be offered but the meeting days are still to be determined...contact tprewitt@gmail.com if interested!

Visual Arts with Juan Wijngaard

Bug Club with Tara Armijo-Prewitt and Anna Prewitt

PYP Soccer with John Caldwell

PYP Newspaper Club with Rhonda Lopez and Shellee Bratton

Suzuki Violin for grades k-2

Martial Arts

MYP Soccer

MYP Baskteball

MYP Volleyball, volunteer coach needed

If you are unable to email contacts, please call 344-9733 to speak with Tara.

Food Pantry

(Free Food for Qualifying Families)

When: September 26, 2011

Where: Mission Ave Elementary School

725 Mission Ave NE

In the gym on the east side of the school

Start Time: 3:00

Income is not verified so you don't need to bring any documents. Please bring a box or other item such as a laundry basket to put the food in.

First Come, First Served Basis (We encourage you to come early to get in line)

For More Information, Call Daonne Carpenter, 344-5145, Extension 57020

Kid's Food Pantry

Hello CIS families! It is the beginning of a new school year, and a great time to think of others who need our assistance. We have kids who sometimes don't have a lunch or may not have had breakfast. Please consider helping our community and donate items (that are ready to eat) for the Kid's Food Pantry. We need healthy items (no chips, candy bars or ramen noodles). Some suggestions are:

Lunchables or similar packaged cold lunches

Yogurt

Cheese

Fruit cups

Jell-O cups

Pudding cups

Soup cups

Quick microwaveable meals

Granola bars

Single serve, shelf stable, milk

Single serve cereal cups

Single serve Macaroni & Cheese cups

We also greatly appreciate the donation of items to make healthy meals. Some suggestions are:

Spaghetti dinner: pasta & pasta sauce
Chicken casserole: egg noodles, onion, cheddar cheese, canned chicken, 2 condensed cream of mushroom soups, can sliced mushrooms, potato chips
Sandwiches: loaf of bread, peanut butter, jelly
Pancakes: box of pancake mix, pancake syrup

Thank you for your generosity! Please contact Karen Grending with any questions: 463-6801.

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DAY PROCEDURES

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DAY PROCEDURES

♦ Before School Drop off/After School Pickup: All parents are asked to drop off/pickup students through the rear entrance of the school located on Midway Park Blvd. Please do not drop students off in the front entrance during these times. The Front Parking Lot will be closed between 7:45 a.m.- 3:40 p.m.

We request that you confirm all arrangements for after school pickup with your child before school. If there are any changes, please notify the teacher in the morning with a note. Please keep in mind that it is difficult for office staff to remember or convey messages to your child or his/her teacher during the day.

Be sure to write a note to your child's teacher if a midday pick up is planned. Please sign your child out at the front desk.

♦ School Day Visits: All parents/visitors arriving between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.must sign in at the reception desk, indicate scheduled appointment destinations, and obtain a name tag.

♦ Parking: Parents/visitors may park in spaces at the back of the school through the entrance located on Midway Park Blvd. When space is unavailable, please use caution when parking along the side of the road. Always park off the road to the right as far as possible and do not block driveways or the street.

∗ Communicating With Teachers: To communicate or set up an appointment with teachers please write a note or send an email directly. Email addresses are listed on the CIS website in the 'Staff' section under 'About US'.

∗ Reporting Absences: If your child will be absent, please call the school at 505-344-9733 and state your child's name, teacher's name, the date and reason for the absence. Please listen carefully for this menu option.

∗ Lunch Information: All students must bring lunch.

∗ Snacks: In addition to lunch, you may choose to pack a healthy snack and water for your child each day. Water will help us maintain a clean classroom environment. Snacks may be eaten in the morning for those with a late lunch and in the afternoon for those with an early lunch.

Kindergarten families take turns providing heathy, appropriate snacks for the whole class. Maestra Gaby Escobedo will hand out a snack schedule each month.

∗ Games/Electronic Devices/Cell Phones: Due to the risk of loss, damage, and disruption to the learning environment, the use of these items during the school day is strongly discouraged. Students are encouraged to engage in social interactions with their peers during lunch and recess. If games and electronics are brought to school, they will be confiscated and parents will need to pick them up from the head administrator. Cell phones may not be used during school hours and must be in backpacks at all times.

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