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Hello CIS Families!

We are so pleased with the fantastic turnout at this year's first IB Parent Academy.  Thank you to all of the 207 family members that attended and made this night a success!

While Grades 1 and 9/10 had the strongest showing and have won a trip to the movies, we are celebrating this all around fantastic turnout with a Pajama Day next Friday, September 23rd, for all students!

Yay CIS!
Club News

 

A CALL FOR HELP!

Journalism Club--We need parent volunteers to help with journalism club to provide assistance to students work in small groups.  This club has two sponsors but would like a little extra help.

 

Yearbook Club--We need an adult volunteer to assist a group of MYP students to design and implement a yearbook for this year. 

 

Taekwondo

There are still spaces available in our after school Taekwondo classes.  This is a fee based 10 week club through Blackman Taekwondo Academy  which will meet once per week per group for 45 min. Please contact Tara for more information.[email protected] or 304-0672.

Classes for the MYP have been canceled due to low enrollment.   

 

Dia de Los Muertos Art with Norma Gianini

Our awesome art teacher, Ms. Norma, will offer this after school club 3 days per week--Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays!

 

CIS will be participating with a float in the annual Dia de Los Muertos Marigold parade.  The club will learn how to make papel picado, sugar skulls, paper marigolds and much more!  See the CIS Facebook page for information on free community workshops as well!

 

Bug Club

 Tara Armijo-Prewitt and Anna Prewitt will offer bug club on Mondays after school at CIS.  There is a 15 student cap and all grades are welcome.  Contact [email protected] for more information.

 

Geology Club

A note from Ms. Krishna--Due to personal and academic commitments, I will not be able to continue Geology Club this semester.  I am sorry to let it go, since it has the potential to be a great, hands-on club!   We will let you know if someone else will be able to take over the club, or if I start it up again in the spring.  Thank you for your understanding.   

 

SAC Update

 

Your 2011-12 SAC representatives are
Kinder--Anna Prewitt
1st Grade--Megan Walsh
2nd Grade--Tara Armijo-Prewitt
3rd Grade--Michelle Casillas
4th Grade--Maggie Mathisen**Rep Needed
5th Grade--Gabe St. Remy
6th Grade--Patti Brainard and Martha Villa
7th Grade--Stacy Blackwell
8th Grade--Charmaine Wallace
9th/10th Grades--**Rep Needed
Chair--Megan Walsh

Please look for updates from recent SAC meetings from your class reps and feel free to bring concerns or questions to your rep.

**If you would like to join the SAC, please contact Megan Walsh at [email protected] or come to the next scheduled SAC meeting!

 

Food Pantry

 

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.   


 

Upcoming Events

 

Tuesday, September 20
6:00pm PTA MEETING

Friday, September 23
Pajama Day

Monday, September 26
 No School TEACHER INSERVICE
 
Wednesday, October 5
5:00pm GC Meeting

Monday, October 10
FALL BREAK Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 11
 No School TEACHER INSERVICE

Wednesday, October 12
 NO EARLY DISMISSAL
In This Issue
Club News
SAC Update
Food Pantry
How to Get Involved
PTA Agenda

 

How To Get Involved  

At CIS, we recognize that one of the best predictors of academic success is parent involvement. We encourage each of you to become involved through our active PTA, as classroom volunteers, and through our many events held throughout the year. Events such as the Jog-a-thon and International Day bring our community together both for fun and in support of school priorities.

 

 

School Advisory Committee 

Our School Advisory Committee (SAC) is recruiting a volunteer representative for grades 4 and 9/10.  Welcome to the new volunteers to join the SAC; Anna Prewitt is the new Kinder rep, Gabe St. Remy is the new 5th grade representative and Patti Brainard and Martha Villa are the new co-reps for 6th grade!  And thanks to Megan Walsh (1st grade rep) for becoming the new Chair.

  

The SAC collaborates with the 

Head Administrator on many aspects of the school's management and processes. Please contact Megan Walsh at [email protected] if you are interested.

  

Sponsor an After School Club!

If you'd like to sponsor a club either before or after school, please contact Tara Armijo-Prewitt at [email protected] or 304-0672.  

We are actively seeking a volleyball coach, a yearbook sponsor, a journalism volunteer and a Imagination Destination co-sponsor!

  

Volunteer in the Classroom

Check with your child's teacher to see how you can help!  All volunteers must undergo an APS background check.  If yours has lapsed or you have yet to have one done, please stop by the front desk and ask Tara for the form! 

  

PTA

Join our PTA! Teachers, staff and families come together to support the International School mission. The support we receive from each of you is invaluable.  Next meeting is September 20th at 6 pm at CIS--FREE childcare will be provided!

  

To help out with our upcoming International Day Fair, contact Monet Silva-Caldwell ([email protected]) or Tara Armijo-Prewitt ([email protected]) for more information!  This event will be tons of fun and you can make a difference by helping make this awesome event happen!  

 

CIS PTA Meeting Agenda
September 20, 20116:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Meeting called by Board Members

6:00 pm Call to Order, Determination of Quorum (5 members, Article XI, Section 4) Monet

6:01 pm Adoption of Agenda Monet

6:02 pm Approval of Reading of Minutes. Minutes posted on website and emails prior to meeting. Kari

6:03 pm Introductions  Tonia

6:05 pm Financial Report (Treasure's Report) Tonia

6:10 pm Reading of Communications Jo

6:12 pm Report of the Executive Board Monet

6:20 pm President's Report Monet

6:25 pm Committee Reports
1. Monet Silva-Caldwell and Tara Armijo-Prewitt- International Day
2. Tammy Spatz - Book Fair (volunteers needed), Garage Sale (volunteers needed)
3. Tom Cremeens - CPR Training
4. Dr. Nicole Montague - Grant Applications
5. Jo Guiney - Labels/Coupons for Education,
6. Tara Armijo-Prewitt -Student Enrichment Clubs, Science Fair/Sandia Labs Family Science Night
7. Kari Marbury - Hospitality-Teacher/Staff Appreciation
8. Karen Grending - Bylaws Chair and Food Pantry
9. Jo Guiney - Afterschool Program
10. Kaelyn Pherson - Uniforms
11. Rume bags- Tonia Padilla
12. Open - Picture Day
13. Open - School Events Photographer, Year Book
14. Open - Jog-a-Thon
15. Open - Florida Orange Sales
16. Open - Volunteer
17. Open - Fundraising

6:35 pm New Business
A. Discussion and Approval of Budget
B. Discussion and Approval of Bylaws
Exec board

6:55 pm Principal's Report Dr. Diaz

7:05 pm Unfinished business Jo

7:12 pm Public/Member Comments: Up to 5 min/person. Items not on the agenda and/or other announcements to the PTA.

7:20 pm Next Meeting (October 18) - "Waiting for Superman" Jo
7:30 pm Adjournment 

 

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