Corrales International School

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/
Dear CIS Families 
 

Our students completed Winter testing on the MAPS (Measure of Academic Progress) this past week. Your child's teacher will be reviewing the test results with you during Parent -Teacher Conferences. 

 

The IB Learner Profile for February is PRINCIPLED. A principled person has integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice. Allow your children to reflect on their own experiences as a first step toward creating principled individuals. Talk about decisions they make throughout the day that relate to the idea of being a principled person-at recess, in their learning, with friends and teachers, at lunch, and so on.

 

Tomorrow is Valentines Day, your child's teacher will contact you IF their classroom is celebrating this day.  If you provide snacks tomorrow, please keep in mind our nutrition policy and bring healthy options. If your child is bringing cards for peers, please make sure no one is left out.

 

I hope you have a wonderful week and Happy Valentines Day.  May we all get lots of  hugs and kisses!

 

Sincerely,

Elsy Diaz, Ph.D.

Head Administrator

  

 

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

LEARNER PROFILE

PRINCIPLED

Learners act with integrity and honesty, and a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Self-assessment is necessary when speaking of being a principled person. Here are questions for us to use to

ponder as we ask ourselves, "Am I a principled person?"

Do we always try to do what is right, even when it's costly or difficult?

Do we live up to the highest ethical standards?

Do we compromise our values and give in to temptation?

Do we take responsibility for what goes on in our community?

Do we do our part for the common good?

Do we help take care of the environment?

Do we participate in community service?

Do we make decisions without favoritism?

Do we do the right thing even when no one is looking and we are guaranteed to not get caught?

Are we true to ourselves?

 

 

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HEAD ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION

The Governing Council is currently soliciting input from parents and staff regarding the Head Administrator's evaluation.  If you would like to provide some input, please email Dr. Nora Scherzinger  nscherzinger@hotmail.com

Food Pantry

(Free Food for Qualifying Families)

 

When:          February 27, 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.

MUSIC NEWS


 

Wow - what a great day! Our 4th and 5thgrades spent Friday, Feb 10th at the Bele de les Artes Dance Festival at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. After performing our own dances and songs from Kenya and Brazil, we watched 8 other schools share a wide variety of music and dances from around the world. In the afternoon our students split up to attend master classes on Flamenco, African, and Middle Eastern Dance, singing , and guitar playing. I was so proud of their open-mindedness and leadership in risk-taking. ( some even learned belly-dancing: ) Thank you to Ms. Kavita, Ms. Kim, and all the parent chaperones for helping to make this day a success. We are so fortunate to have had this opportunity. --Robyn Clark

 

New Mexico Teen Pregnancy Coalition and

Mountain View Community Center

 

Presents

 

 

Parent Education Night

 

Date:                          Thursday, February 23, 2012

Time                           5:30-7:30 pm

 

Location:                    Corrales International School

                                    3821 Singer Blvd

                                    Albuquerque, NM 87109

 

Cost:                           FREE 

 

Topics: The how-to's of increasing parents/guardian-child communication on topics including: Sex, STI's, HIV/AIDS, and teen pregnancy prevention.

 

By increasing confidence in your ability to communicate with your child regarding health, sexuality, and relationships.

 

Contact Info:            Jessica Tafoya

Community Liaison

(505) 254-8737

Email: comm-lia@nmtpc.org

 

Jennifer Dennison, RN

School Nurse

(505)3449733

 

 

Opportunity to Win a $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card

-Must be Present to Win- 

 

Music In the Schools FREE CONCERT (click here for more information)

 

Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands

Bluegrass & Folk Music 

 Sunday February 19 @ 3 p.m.

PTA NEWS 

 

**Please note that there will be no PTA meeting in February**
 
Dear PTA members and CIS community,
 
We have some exciting openings in the PTA. Please find below a description of the open positions. If you are not a PTA member and are interested in one of the positions, you would just need to become a member. Don't worry, it's a very easy process! If  you have any questions or would like more information about the positions and time commitment, please feel free to contact me.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Monet Silva-Caldwell
PTA President                                                                                                          
  
Vice President
The ideal candidate is a current PTA member that is interested in finishing the current term, until the end of the 2012 school year and running for the position of president for the next term (2012-2014).
The VP is responsible for:
-being an active member of PTA and of the executive board
-in collaboration with the president, preparing and leading alternate meetings
-assisting with all PTA activites
-acting as aide to the President.
-performing the duties of the President as necessary.
-performing other duties as needed
  
Nomination Steering Committee
We need 4-5 PTA members to form a nomination committee to search for a new Executive Committee for 2012-2014 school years.  As part of the committee you will assist in finding people that are interested in serving on the CIS PTA Executive committee. Elections will be held at the April PTA General Meeting.
 
Food Pantry Chairperson
The person(s) who manages the Food Pantry for the school have two responsibilities. The first is to stock the Food Pantry for children who arrive at school without lunch, and sometimes, children who have not eaten breakfast. This requires purchasing food items approximately every two weeks. Some items may be purchased from the Roadrunner Food Bank. Paper products are also needed from time to time. The Food Pantry shelves need to be cleaned out and organized before re-stocking. The refrigerator also often needs a good cleaning before re-stocking.
The second responsibility is to purchase or obtain food (through various food raising efforts) to help families in need make it through the weekend. We have partnered with Mission Avenue Elementary School to participate in a monthly Roadrunner Food Bank- Mobile Food Pantry where families have access to approximately 50 lbs of food for free. The Food Pantry Chair communicates the date and time of the Mobile Food Pantry (at Mission Avenue).
Some recordkeeping is required.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, February 14
 Valentine's Day
 
Monday, February 20
 NO SCHOOL:  Presidents Day
  
Thursday, February 23
8am - 9am
Director's Coffee
 Teacher's Lounge
Come by and share a cup of coffee with our Head Administrator, Dr. Diaz
and share any thoughts or questions you might have regarding CIS.
 
Friday, March 2
NO SCHOOL: TEACHER INSERVICE
Wednesday, March 7
5:00pm
 GC Meeting
 
Sunday, March 11
Daylight Saving Time Begins
 
Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16
 
 NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK