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Greetings!
This year, the CIS PTA has developed the Healthy Families project. Part of the project is to provide healthy snacks to our kids on testing days. In addition, we will be creating a lending library for parents in the school library. We are in the process of gathering helpful books and would love to add any great parenting book you'd like to donate. Another aspect is hosting workshops for our families and teachers about strategies for helping our kids succeed. The focus this year will be on the Nurtured Heart Approach. The teachers and Administration are beginning to utilize these techniques at school and we believe that our parents will benefit greatly from this information. The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a set of core methodologies originally developed for working with the most difficult children. It has become a powerful way of bringing inner wealth to ALL children while facilitating parenting and classroom success. It has a proven, transformative impact on EVERY child, including those with behavioral challenges.
The approach is simple and accessible. We hope to show you how easy it is to not only improve your situation with a challenging or difficult child, but to transform the child through the awareness that their intensity is actually the source of their greatness. We will be hosting 2 Introductory sessions on October 29 and November 5 and additional followup sessions each month in January, February and March.
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Please don't hesitate to call or email any of the PTA Board if you have questions or concerns. We are really looking forward to this event and hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Megan Walsh
CIS PTA President
mmwalsh@swcp.com
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MAPS TESTING
The first week of Maps testing went well! Please remember that there are 2 more weeks of testing.
The NWEA Maps test is given 3 times a year to measure growth in academic areas. Here are important points for parents and teachers to discuss with the children prior to MAP Assessments
1) Talk to students about what to expect. Discussion points include the following: Talk about the purpose of MAP testing. The test results will show teachers how well students are performing so teachers can best help their students in class. It will also help teachers know about what each student should be working on to improve the most.
2) The MAP test builds a unique test for each student. The computer displays one question at a time on the screen. Students select an answer using the mouse or the keyboard. The difficulty of the test will adjust based on how the student performs on the questions. MAP will build a test that is specific to each student.
3) Students are not expected to know the answer to every question.
4) Students cannot skip items, and they cannot go back.
5) Students may change an answer as many times as they like, but once they have clicked the Go On button or pressed the Enter key on the keyboard, the answer cannot be changed.
6) The tests are not timed, but students need to work productively.
7) Students should use their best test-taking skills. Review test-taking skills with students: sounding out familiar words, looking for root words, using prefixes and suffixes, looking at surrounding text for clues, reading directions and an item completely, and eliminating wrong answers.
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Cibola College Night
ATTENTION MYP STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
On October 3rd Cibola will host it's annual college night. This event will be from 6:30 to 8pm and take place in the concourse. Universities that will be in attendance will be the University of New Mexico, New Mexico St. University, Eastern New Mexico University, Western New Mexico University, New Mexico Tech University, New Mexico Highlands University, Texas Tech University, Texas St. University, University of Alabama and the University of Colorado. Also the UNM Army and Air Force ROTC will be in attendance as well as other organizations that offer knowledge in financial aid (New Mexico Education Assistance Foundation) and assistance in test prep (Hunnington).
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PTA WANTS YOU!
to volunteer
If you are planning on volunteering in your child's classroom or attending fieldtrips, please be aware that APS requires all school volunteers to pass a background check. The PTA will reimburse for the cost of the background check for the next 25 parents who sign up! Here's what you'll need to do:
Stop at the front desk and pick up a background check form from Miss Patti, and get a yellow PTA Reimbursement form located on the PTA bulletin board. It must be the yellow form.
Fill out the Background check form and take it to the APS main office. Pay for the cost of the background check ($12) and make sure you get a receipt.
Bring your receipt back to CIS, along with your completed yellow PTA reimbursement, and the cost will be reimbursed.
Remember this is only for the next 25 parents who fill out a yellow reimbursement form, so act quickly!
And if you are not yet a PTA member, pick up a membership form and pay the $6 to join! The $6 membership fee will get you PTA membership and a free background check! |
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Club News
Dia de los Muertos Art Club meets on Mondays until 430pm.
Tuesday Puzzle Club will now regularly end at 430 pm. Students not picked up at that time will be escorted to Permaculture and fees will apply.
Chess Club--Coach Stevens would like all Chess Club participants to take a look at this flyer.
MYP Rocketry will begin this Thursday!!!! All interested MYP student should meet immediately after school with Andrew Dalton.
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.
For the next few weeks, Friday Architecture with Legos Club will end at 430 pm. Students not picked up at that time will be escorted to Permaculture and fees will apply.
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!
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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.
Contact Tonia Padilla ( isacatmommy@gmail.com) if you have already volunteered this year, to get credit for your hours! |
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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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SAC Meeting Agenda
A. Meeting called to order
B. Roll Call
C. Action Proposed--Adoption of agenda for October meeting.
D. Action Proposed--Adoption of meeting minutes for August 2012
E. Public Comment: This is an opportunity for Parents, Guardians, and members of the public to address the committee with comments or issues. Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda.
F. SAC Member Comment: This is an opportunity for any member of the SAC to comment.
G. Director's Report:
H. Discussion Item: Attendance Policy
J. Other Business
K. Meeting adjourned
The next meeting of the School Advisory Council will be November 7, 2012 at 5:00 pm and will take place in the Teacher's Lounge at Corrales International School, 3821 Singer Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 | |
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Calendar of Events
Monday, October 1
1st, 4th, 7th and 9th grades MAPS testing
Art Club meets after school
Tuesday, October 2
3rd, 6th, 7th and 8th grades MAPS testing
Wednesday, October 3
k, 3rd grade MAPS testing
5:00pm -GC Meeting -- Rescheduled for October 10
Thursday, October 4
5th, 6th, 8th and 9th grade MAPS testing
8:00am -Director's Coffee
FREE MYP Drama Workshop after school
MYP Rocketry meets
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Monday, October 8
1st, 5th, 8th grades MAPS testing
5th, 8th and 10th grades MAPS testing
Wednesday, October 10
1st and 3rd grades MAPS testing |
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Other Resources
MYP Spanish Class Blog
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Khan Academy
Inquirers at the Library
Check out the PTA website! cispta1.digitalpta.com |
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CIS NEWS
- Our locker locks have finally arrived! We will be making a master list of our combinations and then assigning them to students. Meanwhile, we hope our helpful parent volunteer corp is ready to help with installation!
- Please find the October Hot Lunch Menu here! Meals are $3 per day and include a main dish, salad bar and milk or water. Please contact Dr. Diaz Elsy@corralesinternationalschool.org if your family needs financial assistance for lunch.
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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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PTA Updates
PTA needs you! We need your help in making PTA programs this year a success.
Open committee positions: contact Megan Walsh, mmwalsh@la-familia-inc.org to
Bylaws Chair-help keep CIS PTA by laws up to date and accurate
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Summer Program Chair- help us grow a new Spanish summer program for our kiddos!
Community Building Chair-coordinate with those running International day,
Winter Shop and stroll and other activities that strengthen our ties as a school community.
Field Day-coordinator needed for this day of fun and play
Fundraisers: please contact Tammy Spatz tamspatz@gmail.com to help
Schoola.com-online coupon type fundraiser needs coordinator
Permaculture Club is respectfully requesting donations of
- baby food jars,
- Seed starting mix
- Biodegradable hand soap
- Hardware cloth
- Fall starts and/or seeds: kale, beets, cabbage, broccoli, collard greens, arugula
If you have any items to donate please drop them off after school,
for more information contact Noemi Diaz, diaznoemi614@gmail.com
Please remember that if your child was registered with the Permaculture Club last school year, you will need to fill out an updated credit card authorization form in order to have your monthly payments processed via credit card. Even if you will be using the same credit card we need to have an updated authorization form for each school year. You can obtain the form on the CIS website or by emailing Abbie Jackson, abbiej76@comcast.net
Thanks to all those who have contributed already!
The PTA board would like to thank Tara Armijo-Prewitt for all her hard work getting the PTA student enrichment clubs off to a great start this year!
Healthy Families at CIS
A special thank you to Kaelyn Perhson, who provided healthy, Brain Boosting snacks for students taking their MAPS tests this week.
Interested in helping contribute healthy snacks for next week?
Please contact Kaelyn, kaelynp@yahoo.com
With the assistance of Ms. Nancy, the PTA is fostering a "Resources for Parents" shelf in the library. We are seeking reading materials related to parenting that you think other parents might like to borrow from the library. If you have any questions, please contact, Carolyn Hilton Miney at chilton18@gmail.com
We are so excited to be able to bring in an expert to offer training for parents and family members in the Nurtured Heart Approach.
A trainer will be coming to our school Monday, Oct 29 & Monday, Nov 5 from 5:30-7:30
Please RSVP soon.
free childcare will be provided
Check out the PTA website! cispta1.digitalpta.com
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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
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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 3-4:30pm
- 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 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 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)
- Bug Club with Tara
- MYP Journalism/Newspaper withBryant Furlow and Scott Blackwell
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.
- 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
- MYP SPANISH 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
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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CIS CHESS CLUB NEWS
We are currently in our second year with Coach and Chess Instructor Oren Stevens. Coach Stevens is currently starting his third term as president of New Mexico Chess Organization and has been a Chess Coach and instructor for thirty five years. We already have twenty students enrolled and our space is limited.
We meet every Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Please contact Tara if your interested in enrolling your child in our after school chess program.
We have a wish list we hope you will consider:
- parental involvement with our chess program:
- donations for chess clocks,
- chess sets.
- Parents to join us in our meetings to help create an environment ideal for Chess instruction and other club activities.
Up coming community chess events:
Foothills Chess Club (Is a community outreach ministry of Foothills Fellowship Church on the SW corner of Tramway and Candeleria NE) will meet this Saturday September 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. This will be an informal meeting. We will have a brief lecture on the benefits of chess in education along with some chess instructions for beginners and novice chess players, We will then play chess skittles (chess for fun)
A Chess Tournament, sponsored by Foothills Chess Club and The New Mexico Chess Organization has been Scheduled to Commemorate National Chess Day on Saturday October 13, 2012 at Foothills Fellowship Church. This will be an enjoyable chess event for all ( Beginners, Novice, Intermediate, Experts, Masters). A tournament Announcement will be sent out and will be posted on our New Mexico Chess Organization Web Site (google it to get on the site).
Please feel free to contact Coach Stevens for further information about our CIS Chess Club or other upcoming chess events in our local communities and State
PO Box 30301 Albuquerque,
New Mexico 87190.
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