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Dear CIS Families:
I hope you had a restful weekend. Things are moving at a fast pace this school year. Tomorrow we have our CIS Foundation "U Swirl" Ice Cream Social, please see the details below.
And on Thursday, September 13 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. we will have our IB Parent Academy.
The first IB Parent Academy of this school year is designed to give parents an overview of the International Baccalaurate Programs at CIS and to have you learn about the units of study your child will be experiencing this school year. Please make sure you attend as we need your help in order for your child to get the most from our teaching.
IB Parent Academy Agenda
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. NEW Parents' to CIS Meeting
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. PYP Teachers' Classroom Presentations
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. PYP Teachers' Classroom Presentations
MYP (6-10) Classroom Teachers
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6th Grade |
Humanities
(Eng, SS, Tech)
Room 14 |
Math & Science Room 10 | |
7th Grade | |
8th Grade |
Math & Science
Room 10 |
Humanities (Eng, SS, Tech)
Room 14 | |
9th/10th Grade |
Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you on Thursday.
Respectfully,
Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head of School
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CIS Foundation Fundraiser/Ice Cream Social September 10th
Go to U Swirl at 5400 Montgomery Blvd NE in Albuquerque after school on September 10th to connect with others in the CIS community, enjoy some delicious frozen yogurt and support the CIS Foundation!
Bring this flyer to U Swirl anytime on September 10th and U Swirl will donate 25% of proceeds to the CIS Foundation. |
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CIS Foundation Welcome Back 2012 Newsletter
Dear CIS parents, friends and family,
Welcome back to school! The CIS Foundation has been working hard this summer to set the stage for this year's fundraising efforts to raise money for the school and our facilities fund. We wanted to give you an update on some of the projects that we are working on and how you can HELP!
Here are some of the items we are addressing for our 2012-2013 year:
- We have put together a grant writing committee. This committee includes teachers, parents and foundation board members. The goal is to fund the projects identified by Dr. Diaz and the school to better our school for our amazing students and staff. We are still looking for committee members to assist! If you have experience in grant writing, researching grants, please consider being a part of this committee!
- Monthly restaurant nights! Each month we will be at a different restaurant where proceeds of the evening sale at a restaurant will be going towards the CIS Foundation. Please come out and support our school! Places and dates will be sent out in the BACKPACK EXPRESS!
- We are still in the process of putting together a fundraising committee to identify events we will have this year to support the foundation. WE NEED YOU! Please consider joining this committee if you would like to help. Email Katie at hutch0603@yahoo.comPayPal Account to make it easier for donations to be made to the Foundation.
- **Find where to donate at the CIS website
- Why donate to CIS? Private schools in the surrounding areas charge an admission of $17,000-$24,000 for education. Here at CIS, we feel our students are getting a private school education for free! Imagine, with a student body of 210, if each family donated $10.00 per month/per student, we will have made $25,000 for our facilities fund! Also, make sure to ask your company if they do matching gifts- we are a 501 (c) (3) organization and all donations are tax deductible!
Remember, as we continue to identify a permanent location for our school, we are looking to raise $400,000! Be on the look out for a barometer at our school to see the progress throughout the year! There will be many opportunities to donate and contribute to this goal.
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the CIS Foundation or how you might be able to help! We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at the Flying Star in Corrales at 5:00pm, anyone is welcome!
Sincerely,
Katie Hutchinson
CIS Foundation Board President
Hutch0603@yahoo.com
505-350-8222
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Three For Me
Volunteering in the schools has proven to improve student performance in significant, measurable ways. Recently the National PTA has adopted a voluntary program started by an elementary school PTA, called PTA Three For Me. By pledging to your child that you will volunteer 3 hours, over the course of the entire year (although you can continue to volunteer as many hours as you would like past the first three), you will help out tremendously; a little help from a lot of hands goes a very long way!!
Corrales International School PTA decided to initiate this program this school year to increase volunteering, while giving volunteers the comfort pf knowing that they can say "no" after contributing just three hours of their time.
Increasingly, a lot of work falls on the shoulders of fewer people. Consequently, we have quite a few Committee positions run by the same people for several years now. We invite and welcome new involvement and fresh ideas (in fact there are still some Committee
positions waiting to be filled this year.)
By giving the school, PTA, and your child just a few hours of your time, you can help SO MUCH! Please be on the look out for more information regarding this program in the next few weeks.
Thanks,
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PTA Extended Family Services (EFS)
What is the Extended Family Services Program?
The Extended Family Services Program assists families from our school community who struggle to meet their most basic needs for safe, stable housing, warmth in the winter, and sufficient, nutritious food. The Extended Family Services program (EFS) helps families in crisis by providing food and clothing and referrals to appropriate community services, and can offer limited emergency cash assistance to help prevent utility shut-off and/or housing eviction.
The ultimate goal of EFS is to maximize needy children's readiness to learn, by helping minimize the stress caused by economic deprivation and by preventing disruptions in education caused by chronic and cyclical homelessness
A word to families who would like to give help: The school's food pantry and uniform closet can always use donations . If you would like to donate, we accept healthy, non-perishable food items, uniform shirts and pants. Please bring all items for donation to the front office. Thank you for your continued generosity! It makes a big difference for our community and for the families needing help.
A word to families needing help: If you have or may soon have an eviction or utility shut-off notice or another financial crisis, or if you would like help accessing clothing and food banks and other community services and resources, please consult with Dr Diaz. All help will be given confidentially and respectfully.
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CLUB NEWS
ASTRONOMY AT CIS
We have received a donation of a telescope and would like to find a sponsor for an astronomy club! An enthusiastic
representative from the Albuquerque Astronomical Society is eager to help get our group started and support the sponsor/s for this club. Please contact Tara asap if you would like to get this club up and running and help our kids reach for the stars!
PYP SOCCER CLUB
begins tomorrow!
You should have received an email from Tara if your child is enrolled in this club. Contact tprewitt@gmail.com if you have any questions. Sponsors: Tom Cremeens and Raymond Miney
Meeting on Mondays 3:15-4:30
Meeting location: CIS playground back shade structure
Pick up location: Rear parking lot / student pick area
Club fees
Required equipment: student bring their own snack, water bottle, shin guards, sunblock if needed
and soccer ball.
Eligibility: K-5th grade Limit: 20 students
First meeting on Sept 10th
Parents please arrive 15 mins prior to end of practice for the first day.
Meeting location: shade structure
Purpose: Meet the coaches and to sign medical liability release form. Parents unable to attend can sign and return liability release form with their child at next practice.
Soccer club will be canceled in the event of rain.
Email
and Tom Cremeens
with CIS soccer as the subject to sign up. Include number of kids attending from your family and any need to know information (medical issues or playing restrictions). Include pick up parents cell phone number in the event we need to contact you.
HIP HOP DANCE
First session classes start Tuesday! We need at least 4 students per session to sign
if your child is interested!
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Monday, September 10
U Swirl Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
All Day
Tuesday, September 11
5:00pm
CIS Soccer Game
CIS vs Sandia
Wednesday, September 19
5:30pm
Parents of Gifted Students Meeting
6:00pm-730pm
Family Math Night!
Friday, September 21
915 am - 1130
Globalquerque concert field trip to NHCC
Friday, September 21
5:00pm
CIS Soccer Game
CIS vs Albuquerque Home School Association
3:00pm
PTA Meeting at CIS
Friday, September 28
5:00pm
CIS Soccer Game
CIS vs Albuquerque Institute for Math and Science
Sincerely,
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz, Head of School
Corrales International School
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CIS NEWS
It is time for CIS to apply for reauthorization of our charter!
One part of the application process requires that we have a petition supporting reauthorization from our parent community signed by at least 75% of CIS households. If you support our reauthorization, please stop by Mrs.Patti's desk to sign our petition. The petition will also be available during the upcoming IB Parent Academy on September 13th. | |
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IB Learner Profiles
- inquirers-their natural curiosity has been nurtured and they actively enjoy learning
- thinkers-they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to solving complex problems
- communicators-they receive and express ideas and information confidentially in more than one language
- risk-takers-they approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence to explore new ideas
- knowledgeable-they have explored themes which have global significance and have acquired a critical mass of knowledge
- principled-they have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning and have acquired integrity, honesty and a sense of justice
- caring-they show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others, and have a sense of personal commitment to helping others
- open-minded-they respect the values of other individuals and cultures and seek to consider a range of points of view
- well-balanced-they understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being
- reflective-they give thoughtful consideration to their own learning by constructively analysing their personal strengths and weaknesses.
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West Side School Transportation Opportunity
Do you live on the West Side and are you looking for someone to get your kids to and from school? Contact Liliana Chavez
Location: Parking lot between Burlington Coat Factory and Bob's Sew N Vac
- Morning pick up time for Monday-Friday: 7:25am
- Afternoon drop off time for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Any full day schedule): 3:40pm
- Afternoon drop off time for Wednesday (Any Half day schedule):
1:05
Please contact Liliana Chavez at lilichavez5@hotmail.com if you are interested! | |
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CIS PTA
After School Enrichment Clubs
For more information contact Tara Armijo-Prewitt at tprewitt@gmail.com
MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
- Math Olympics with Sariah Bujanda(grades 4-8)
- PYP Puzzle Club with Carol Taylor 3-6pm
- MYP Rocketry* ($15.00 fee for small rocket) with Andrew Dalton. Please contact the sponsor as there is still a lot of room in this club!
- PYP Rocketry session date TBA
- Hip Hop Dance starts this Tuesday with Jinan Dance Studio see flyer
- Challenge Work Club with Gaby Escobedo*by teacher referral only, grades 1-3
- PYP Taekwondo with Blackman Academy (fee) contact Brooklynn Carlisle
WEDNESDAYS
- K-2nd Grade morning Yoga with Margit Noel* ($30 fee/$20 for sibling in same 6 week session) 803-8193
- Albuquerque Little Theater PYP Drama ($60 fee/$30sib). This session is closed.
- PYP Run Club with Lara Groff before school is open to K-5th grade
- Beginners Violin with Yuko Ruiz de la Torres(fee)
- Dia de los Muertos Art with Norma Giannini will begin in October
- Bug Club with Tara and Anna will begin Sept 12th
THURSDAY
- Spanish Battle of the Books (1st - 3rd grades) with Dra. Nicole Montague . Please contact her directly at nicole@corralesinternationalschool.org
- Girl Scouts with Carolyn Hilton Miney
- Hip Hop Dance with Jinan Dance Studio--we need a minimum of 4 students signed up for this class to be offered. See the flyer in the body of this newsletter.
- MYP Drama with Warren and Courtney Wilgus of Stage One. October 4th there will be a FREE workshop offered! The session will officially begin on October 11th. *there is a fee associated with this club.
- Chess Club with NM Chess Association President, Oren Stevens
- Rescue Cranes with Rhonda Lopez starts this Thursday
- MYP DELE club with Antonio Luna
FRIDAYS
- Architecture with Legos with Brian Wiley. The K-2 session is closed. Contact the sponsor if you would like to be added to the waitlist in case a space opens up. The 3-5 session and the MYP session still have room.
- MYP Journalism/Newspaper withBryant Furlow and Scott Blackwell starts this Friday!
CLUBS FOR WHICH MEETING DAYS HAVE NOT BEEN SET
- Yearbook Club with Shellee Bratton and Christine Remington--by teacher referral only
MYP COMPETITIVE SPORTS CLUBS
ACTIVELY SEEKING SPONSORS FOR
- Imagination Destination
- Boys' Volleyball Team Coach
- Astronomy Club
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