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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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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
LEARNER PROFILE FOR MARCH
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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Dear CIS Families
I hope that you have enjoyed your long weekend and are well-rested and ready to come back to school!
Please note that I am now using a new email address-- elsy@corralesinternationalschool.org I am no longer using my old email address. If you wish to email me, please use my new email address.
Don't forget our upcoming Spring Book Fair begins April 16th. We have some exciting things happening that week, with hula dancers, an Art Show and a CIS Choir performance plus the unveiling of the Art of Corrales International School book!
April 17th Book Fair Luau: It's a Reading Celebration!
I can't wait to see you all there!
Warmest Regards
Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head Administrator
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TAKE THE DELE!!
The Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE), granted by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education are official and international accreditations of a person's degree of proficiency in Span-ish. The diplomas can be obtained by sitting an examination that tests the candidates' ability to read, write, speak and understand Spoken Span-ish, according to internationally standardized levels of compe-tence established by the Coun-cil of Europe in the Common European Framework of Refer-ence for language (CEFR)
Talk with Mr. Luna Before April 20th.
For registering with the school you will have a 40% discount.
Mr. Luna will be teaching specifically for this exam afterschool for free
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FOOD PANTRY
(Free Food for Qualifying Families)
When: April 23, 2012
Where: Mission Ave Elementary School
725 Mission Ave NE
In the gym on the east side of the school
Start Time: 3:00 (We encourage people to show up as early as 2:20)
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
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CLUB NEWS
CIS Drama Club for Kindergarten - 3rd Graders
Wednesdays April 11 - May 16, 2012 from 12:30 - 1:30pm
$60.00 for 6 week session (Discount for siblings)
Use your imagination! Play fun theatre games. Act out favorite stories.
Contact Kathryn Morales: kathryn@abqlt.org for more information or to sign up.
CIS Drama Club for 4th Graders - Mid- School
Contact Courtney Wilgus: courtneywilgus@yahoo.com for details.
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Dress Exchange If your MYP child needs a dress for the upcoming Masquerade Ball, please contact Miss Patti at the front desk!
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Upcoming PTA Elections
PTA Board Candidates, Voting Begins after the April 10th PTA Meeting!
President:
Megan Walsh
My name is Megan Walsh and I have a Kindergartener and a 1st grader at CIS. I am interested in serving on the PTA Board because I have been consistently amazed at the opportunities our children have through CIS and its PTA. When I think about Maestra Gaby's PreKindergarten 3 week preparation, field trips, International Day, Book Fair and all of the other special events the PTA supports, I'm so excited to be a part of it! I am an independently licensed social worker in the field of adoption and love working with kids and families. I believe strongly that CIS is an incredible school with amazing teachers and administration. Our children will be best served by a respectful alliance between the PTA and school administration. By working toward common goals, we will further our children's education and create an inclusive, respectful community based on the needs of our kids.
Vice-President:
Amanda Cohen-Bandy
I am a Mom of two boys at CIS, Harlan in 1st grade, and Benjamin in Kindergarten. I have been serving as the PTA membership chair this academic year and have had the opportunity to attend PTA meetings and to participate in some of the decisions and activities. Our PTA is a wonderful group of committed parents who make a great contribution to the school. I am interested in the Vice President position so that I can help to enhance the ways that the PTA has given to the students and their families. I believe that the PTA should work to provide funds that will aid the school's faculty in further enriching our students' education. I would like to see our fundraising efforts streamlined and am in support of maintaining the PTA operation of after-care as its main source of funds. Finally, I am in favor of introducing more community building activities, including transitioning International Day to a fully funded community-wide event. If elected, I would work hard to achieve the PTA's main functions, to increase community-wide relations and communication, and to provide our students with increased exposure to internationally-themed enrichment activities.
Vice-President:
Carolyn Miney
In the Fall, I will have two daughters at CIS, Charlotte (soon to be 2nd grader) and Josephine (soon to be kindergartener), the left and right ventricles of my heart. I spent more time selecting this school for them than I care to admit ;-). With that said, over the past two years as member of the PTA, I have come to learn the importance of this organization to our school. I'm not sure every CIS parent understands the role of our PTA and that is what I would like to change as PTA Vice-president.
First of all, a primary function of a PTA is to build community in a school. Many of us see each other everyday, but would have difficulty putting a name with the familiar face. I believe a voluntary school directory can be an important way of building community. Since I am an instructional technologist, I'd naturally like to create it online and make print copies available at the school for those families that aren't addicted to the Internet like ours ;-).
Second, I think we need to make sure more information reaches more parents who aren't attending PTA meetings. Perhaps a PTA newsletter could reach those parents.
Third, parent involvement is the key to the success of every student. I would like to partner with teachers and administration to develop a week of activities dedicated to educating parents about how they can be involved in their child's school life.
If you like what you've read so far, feel free to drop me a line anytime. I would love to hear more thoughts and opinions from other parents. I'm on Facebook. And don't forget to cast your vote...April 10, 2012!
Treasurer:
Abbie Jackson
My name is Abbie Jackson and I am the proud parent of two children at CIS; Hannah, who is in 7th grade, and Alexander, who is in kindergarten. This is our first year at CIS and I am very proud to be a part of such a great school. I believe that being actively involved in supporting our school is essential the success of a student, and the PTA plays such an important role in involvement, doing everything from fundraising, to organizing functions, to providing recognition for the teachers. For this reason I am pursuing a more active role within the PTA, that of Treasure. Although I do not have a background in accounting I am confident that I will be able to fulfill all duties that the position requires. This is my second year as a stay-at-home mom, which allows me the time necessary to contribute a full effort towards the position. I believe that the current board has done a very good job in their duties, and I can only add to the strengths that are already there. Although we are new to the school and still learning the ropes, I am eager to get to know everyone and do all that I can to contribute to the continued success of the school.
Secretary:
Anna Prewitt
I am a proud mom of three boys, Oliver (2nd grader), Max (Kinder) and Elliot. Some of you may know me from such past hits as Bug Club 2010 to present and as the Kinder SAC representative this year. I've also pestered you as membership chair last year as well as volunteered at numerous school functions since my kiddos have had the fortune of being a part of this inspiring school. As a candidate for PTA secretary I confidently feel I can take notes and keep minutes. I also would love the opportunity to build upon the hard work the PTA board has begun with fundraising work while increasing our focus on community building and parent involvement. One area I would love to help PTA focus our goals on for the coming year is in providing resources and opportunities for greater family involvement and building our school community. Whomever you vote for (me!me!me!) please vote, participate in PTA and be an active part of our great school community.
My name is Tonia Padilla and I am your current CIS PTA Treasurer. I am also the proud mommy to two girls here at CIS. I have been involved with CIS since the first day the doors were opened. During this time, I served as the first school advisory council chair person. I have also served as "Room Mom" for my daughters' classrooms. Most recently, I have had the opportunity to be your treasure since February 2010. As a PTA board member, I have enjoyed being able help fund fieldtrips, teacher wish lists, and family events. My term is up this June and I am now running for secretary. I feel that my experience, organizational strengths, and attention to detail will be an asset to the incoming board. I have also developed a close relationship with the State PTA of New Mexico. I have learned so much over the past two years that I would be honored to continue and share with others.
The PTA Steering Committee would like to thank all candidates for their interest in joining the CIS PTA executive board! Elections will be held online via email invitations sent to members starting April 10th. The next PTA meeting will be April 10th and computers will be available for those needing access to a computer in order to vote.
If you would like to become a member of PTA, there is a $5.50 fee and applications can be found on our school website as well as at the school! Please get involved and make a difference for our kids!
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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!
Don't forget to turn in your Yearbook order forms as soon as possible! Write a note to your child, a teacher or a friend and it will be published for a low fee in the Dedications section of the yearbook. Those of you in our community with businesses to advertise, we invite you to support the CIS Flashback by purchasing advertisement space in our yearbook!
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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 by students to the Children's Art Competition at the Madrid Art Festival, April 22, 2012! | |
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Tuesday, April 10
CIS Gifted Committee Meeting4:15pm
PTA meeting ELECTIONS begin6:00pm
Thursday, April 12
Director's Coffee8:00am
Come by and share a cup of coffee with our Head Administrator, Dr. Diaz and help her wrap-up the school year by sharing any thoughts you might have about the current school year and/or questions you might have regarding CIS.
Monday, April 16 to Friday, April 20
BOOK FAIR
Tuesday, April 17
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Book Fair Family Night ART SHOW and CIS CHOIR PERFORMANCE
A LUAU READING CELEBRATION!
CIS Choir Performance PLUS: Food Vendors, Hawaiian Ice, and Hula Dancers!
Thursday, April 19
5:00 p.m.
SAC Meeting - CIS Budget for 2012-13
Monday, April 23 to Friday, April 27
MYP CAREER WEEK
Wednesday, April 25
STAFF APPRECIATION
Wednesday, May 2
GC Meeting 5:00pm
Monday, May 7 to May 11
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Wednesday, May 9
SAC meeting 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 15
PTA General Meeting (last of year) 6:00pm
Friday, May 18 to Saturday, May 19
GARAGE SALE
Wednesday, May 23
NO EARLY DISMISSAL
Friday, May 25
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Early Dismissal**
FIELD DAY
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