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 International Baccalaureate Learner Profile http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/2009/05/18/ib-learner-profile/ 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) http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/2010/05/28/education-for-a-better-world-the-ib-primary-years-programme/ MYP: Middle Years Program (6-8) http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/2010/05/28/education-for-a-better-world-the-ib-middle-years-programme/ |
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Dear CIS Families
This week is our last week before Spring Break, March 12-16. When we return, our students in grades 3rd -10th will begin state testing with the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment (NMSBA). The testing dates will be March 20th - April 6th.
In order to follow the state mandated SBA testing schedule, two Wednesdays will be full day and two Fridays will be early dismissal.
Wednesday March 21- FULL DAY
Friday, March 23- Early Dismissal
Wednesday March 28- FULL DAY
Friday March 30- Early Dismissal
If you have a student in grades 3rd -10th, it is essential that you do not schedule any appointments for them during our testing schedule. Below are some testing tips for you to keep in mind to support your child.
Test Taking Tips for Parents
- It is important for your child to stay relaxed for the test.
- Let your child relax for a few hours before bedtime. Try to avoid stressful situations for your child.
- Encourage your child to do well but don't pressure him/her. You may stress him/her out.
- Keep a positive attitude about tests. Plan on celebrating the beginning and end of the testing period.
- Talk positively about the test with your child it will help relieve stress about test taking.
- Mark down test days on your calendar so you and your child are both aware of testing dates.
- Make sure that your child gets enough sleep on the night before the test.
- Make sure that your child gets up early enough so that he/she will be on time to school.
- Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and avoid heavy foods that may make him/her groggy and avoid high sugar foods that may make him/her hyper.
- Praise/reward your child for doing their best on the test.
Warmest Regards,
Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head Administrator
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
LEARNER PROFILE
Reflective
Students who are REFLECTIVE know their strengths and weaknesses. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and consider their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.
How can parents help to develop students who are Reflective at home?
- Spend time looking at work samples and journals. Ask them to talk about what they have learned and how they could apply that knowledge to the real world. Do they see areas that could be improved? Do they have areas that they feel confident in?
- Spend some time reviewing your child's report card with them. They should have the opportunity to look at this document and consider it as well. Discuss it with them and truly consider their thoughts on their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Consider the goals that your child could set for the next term. Make a list not only of the goals, but of specific actions that can be taken to achieve these goals. You might want to list action that your child will take independently as well as action parents will take to support them. For example, if one of the goals your child sets for herself is to improve her writing, her action might be to keep a journal and write in it for at least 10 minutes each night. As a parent, you might decide that the two of you will participate in shared writing, for 30 minutes each week and produce a book of narratives together.
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KUDOS Congratulations on a job well done to 5th grader Nate Hutchinson, Las Cruces gymnastics meet level 5 all around champion! Way to go, Nate!
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CIS Jog-A-Thon
CIS Jog-A-Thon is Friday March 30th.
Students must turn in pledge forms on March 30th and have all final donations in by April 6th.
Students need to wear appropriate attire for the event, i.e. shorts, shoes, hat, and sun-block.
Families are welcome to come and cheer on your joggers, and volunteer! Please contact Abbie Jackson @ abbyj76@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the event or are able to assist.
Schedule:
- 9:00 am Jog-A-Thon begins with grades K-1
- 9:20 am Jog-A-Thon continues with grades 2-3
- 9:40 am Jog-A-Thon continues with grades 4-5
- 10:00 am Jog-A-Thon concludes with grades 6-7
- 10:20 am Jog-A-Thon concludes with grades 8-10
Funds raised with this event will contribute to PTA services provided to students and teachers, including field trips, after school clubs and a Poster Maker requested by CIS teachers and administration!!! Families are welcome to come cheer on our runners!
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CIS Flashback Yearbook
We Need your Photos!
The Flashback yearbook staff is gathering photos to include in our 2010-2011 yearbook, The CIS Flashback. While our photographers will be snapping photos on campus, we are looking for candid photos from all grades: in the classroom, at play, field trips, functions, presentations, etc. We need these as soon as possible because our deadline is rapidly approaching! You can your digital photos to us by:
- Burning them to a CD and give them to Miss Patti at the front desk. (Put your name and number on it if you would like it returned.)
- Bring by your camera (with cord) for us to copy them onto our computer.
- Copy them on a flash drive and drop it off.
- If you have paper photos, drop them off to be scanned.
Prepare your Dedications and Advertisements!
The CIS Flashback staff will soon open the call for your paid advertisements and Dedications to your child or anyone within our CIS community!
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IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR MYP FAMILIES
Dear Parents/Guardians of our 6th and 7th Grade Students:
Our middle school students will be participating in a workshop presented by the New Mexico Teen Pregnancy Coalition. Project Plain Talk/Hablando Claro will be offered to students as part of our Health and Wellness curriculum. This informational program will be offered to our 6th-7th grade students on Friday, March 9th from 12:15-3:15 PM. This program will be presented separately, girls only/boys only for those students whose parents/guardians have signed the attached permission form and returned it their child's teacher. This program is committed to reducing the teen pregnancy rate in New Mexico through education and effective communication. Topics of discussion will include male/female Anatomy and Physiology, STI's, HIV/AIDS and Sex. It is not required for your child to participate, and you may opt out of this program if you so choose. Please return the attached form informing us of your decision to have your student participate or not participate.
Thank you,
Jennifer Dennison, RN, BSN
Kathy Beaudet, HA
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SBA NEWS
Dear CIS Community,
Standards-Based Assessment, or SBA, time of year is here! CIS has begun extra tutoring in preparation for SBA. Students are being prepared by working with practice tests and released items, as well as receiving the high quality teaching that goes on all year at CIS!
As you may know, the New Mexico Public Education Department will not calculate AYP this year. The state is transitioning to the A-F School Rating System scale, and was granted a waiver from NCLB. However, SBA is still VERY IMPORTANT for our standing as a top-notch school and SBA scores will be used to calculate our A-F rating.
SBA will be from March 20- April 6, with make up testing the following week if needed. Please have your student at school well rested and on time during these two weeks. Please keep your student home for illness only if absolutely necessary.
In order to follow the state mandated SBA testing schedule, two Wednesdays will be full day and two Fridays will be early dismissal.
Wednesday March 21- FULL DAY
Friday, March 23- Early Dismissal
Wednesday March 28- FULL DAY
Friday March 30- Early Dismissal
Students will be testing for half of the school day, either in the morning or the afternoon depending on the day. We are not testing on Monday or Friday except for make-ups.
With everybody's cooperation we can have a successful SBA testing again this year!
We appreciate your support during testing!
Please address any questions about SBA to your classroom teacher or myself at lara@corralesinternationalschool.org
Sincerely,
Lara Groff
Testing Coordinator
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Corrales International School
Summer Program 2012
This summer, Corrales International School is offering aSummer Program. The program will be available June 4- August 10 from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Each week the program will explore a different culture from around the world through song, dance, games, art, and cuisine. In addition to cultural exploration, students will spend time working in the organic garden, tending to animals, learning about sustainable living, and working on becoming better citizens.
Price per child:
One-Day: $28
Weekly Prices: $125 per week for five weeks or less, or
$115 per week for more than five weeks
If you are interested in the CIS Summer Program for your child, please send back the bottom portion of this flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Martyn atjennifernicole8686@gmail.com. Official Registration and payment for the program will take place in April/May.
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CIS CENTENNIAL MURAL PROJECT Our fantastic and dedicated art teacher, Mrs. Giannini, is sponsoring a CIS Centennial Mural Project each Saturday from 11am to 1pm at CIS until April 21st (excluding Spring Break). Participation is not mandatory and participants will be eligible for extra credit in both art and history classes. The final mural product will be submitted to the Children's Art Competition at the Madrid Art Festival, April 22, 2012!
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Sunday, March 11
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16
NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK
Tuesday, March 20
PTA 6pm General Meeting (Board Elections)
Wednesday, March 21
NO EARLY RELEASE--FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 28
NO EARLY REALEASE--FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
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