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| Corrales International School Newsletter |
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01 | August 12, 2012 |
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Dear CIS Families: I hope your children came home talking about the concept of Empathy and discussing our new discipline plan. If not, ask them. A copy of our new discipline plan was sent home with every student (yellow paper). Please review the copy of the discipline plan and send the last page, signed, to your child's teacher ASAP. The plan focuses our attention on the Qualities of Greatness that your child brings to school. We often get so busy as parents that we forget to notice the awesome things our child accomplishes, most importantly we forget to tell them. Remember, your child has only been on this Earth for a short time! They learn so much so quickly. Before sending your child to school tomorrow, highlight one Quality of Greatness for them. These next six weeks we will be discussing the IB Learner Profile of what it means to be an INQUIRER. Inquirers develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. Through our lessons, we emphasize the importance of asking questions in order to learn. Activities for parents - Ask your child every day "What question did you ask today?"
- Encourage areas of your child's interest by visiting the library to borrow books that explore these topics.
- Develop an understanding of the Internet. Work with your son or daughter when the Internet is being used and try to instill the understanding that some Internet sites are not reputable.
- Model being an Inquirer. Admit when you don't know the answer to a problem or a question and seek out answers in front of your child.
Please read below for more information regarding upcoming events and don't forget that Wednesday, August 22, we have our Hola Open House, see below for more detials. Have a wonderful week! Respectfully, Dr. Elsy Diaz Head of School/Director/Principal
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School Hours
PYP
8:15am - 3:00pm M, T, Th, F
8:15am - 12:30pm Wednesday
MYP
8:00am - 3:15pm M, T, Th, F
8:00am - 12:45pm Wednesday
Before/After Care
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THANKS PTA!!
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A BIG Thank You goes out to the CIS PTA Board--Megan Walsh, Carolyn Hilton Miney, Anna Prewitt, and Abbie Jackson for a wonderful Meet n Greet event on Friday! |
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ATTENTION MYP PARENTS
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Dear CIS Parents:
MYP received these terrific lockers for free this summer. Unfortunately, the combinations to the locks on the lockers were lost by the previous owner. We have consulted three (3) locksmiths and they have stated that it is practically impossible to recover the combinations for the locks.
So I am proposing the following: Each family of an MYP student, donate $11.00 to the school for the purpose of purchasing new locks for the lockers. Of course this donation is not mandatory.
Once the locks are purchased, we will need several terrific adults to volunteer to come to the school to take off the old locks and replace them with the new locks.
Please contact Patti Brainard, our receptionist to donate $11.00 and/or to volunteer to help replace the locks. |
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Parent Drop-off/Pick-up
These procedures were developed to keep all our students safe. Please be patient and kind to the teachers and staff who are helping ensure your child's safety.
All students are dismissed through the playground. Please do not go to your child's classroom during dismissal.
- Cross only where the crossing guard is with the stop sign. PLEASE wait for her/him to help you cross.
- DO NOT cross behind the guard, please make sure she/he acknowledges you and stops traffic.
- Students may be dropped off or picked-up only in the designated lane. Once you choose to use the drop-off/pick-up area you cannot back out or drive around.
- If you use the drop-off/pick-up area you must stay in your car.
- If you prefer, you can park in the designated areas and walk your child into the building.
- If you are not within the drop-off/pick-up area you will need to wait.
- Only cars within the drop-off/pick-up area will be able to pick-up or drop-off students.
If you have students needing assistance with their booster seats, you may want to park and walk your child. The drop-off/pick-up lane needs to maintain a continuous flow.
At 830 am, the back gate will be closed and locked. If you arrive late to school, please park in the front parking lot and enter through the front door. You must accompany your child into the school and sign him or her in if you arrive late.
The back gate will remain locked until 230pm. If you are visiting the school during the hours of 830 am and 230pm, please park in the front parking lot and enter thorugh the front door. All school doors will be locked during school hours. |
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HOLA OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Wednesday,August 22
In order to accomodate families with children at multiple grade levels, the following schedule has been developed:
PYP (K-5) Classroom Teachers have two- 30 minute presentations
4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - Questions and Answers session. This is a time to ask questions about the curriculum, testing, and classroom management. Please do not ask specific questions regarding your child. If you need to speak with the teacher regarding your child, please schedule an appointment.
MYP (6-10) Classroom Teachers
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5:45-6:00 |
6:00-6:15 |
6:15-6:30 |
6:30-6:45 |
6:45-7:00 | |
6th Grade |
Mentoring
Room 12 |
Humanities (Eng, SS, Tech)
Room 14 |
Math & Science Room 10 |
Language B (Chinese & Spanish)
Room 13 |
P.E & the Arts
Room 11 | |
7th Grade |
Mentoring
Room 11 |
P.E & the Arts
Room 11 |
Humanities (Eng, SS, Tech)
Room 14 |
Math & Science
Room 10 |
Language B (Chinese & Spanish)
Room 13 | |
8th Grade |
Mentoring
Room 13 |
Language B (Chinese & Spanish)
Room 13 |
P.E & the Arts
Room 11 |
Humanities (Eng, SS, Tech)
Room 14 |
Math & Science
Room 10 | |
9th/10th Grade |
Mentoring
Room 14 |
Math & Science
Room 10 |
Language B (Chinese & Spanish)
Room 13 |
P.E & the Arts
Room 11 |
Humanities (Eng, SS, Tech)
Room 14 |
This is a time to ask questions about the curriculum, testing, and classroom management. Please do not ask specific questions regarding your child. If you need to speak with the teacher regarding your child, please schedule an appointment. |
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CLUBS!!
Please contact Tara at tprewitt@gmail.com and list the top 3 choices of club for your child in order of preference. Then enrollment will be assigned. Thank you!
Contact club sponsored if you need more information regarding the clubs, or if you would like to volunteer to help out with any club!
MONDAYS
PYP Taekwondo with Blackman Academy
there will be one session for all pyp grades
MYP classes established per interest
TUESDAYS
Accepting puzzles and puzzle book donations!!! Children should bring an individual snack and water bottle.
PYP Rocketry session date TBA
Hip Hop Dance with Jinan Dance Studio TBA
Challenge Work Club with Gaby Escobedo *by teacher referral only, grades 1-3
WEDNESDAYS
K-2nd Grade morning Yoga with Margit Noel* ($30 fee/$20 for sibling in same 6 week session) 803-8193
first class is August 29th at 730 am
Albuquerque Little Theater PYP Drama ($60 fee/$30sib)
1st-5th grade 12:30pm-1:15 *fee TBD based on class size
Individual lessons for advanced students also offered
affordable violin rentals available through CIS
Minecraft Club with Marc Lopez TBD
Dia de los Muertos Art with Norma Giannini
this club will start in run about a month before the Marigold Parade, which is November 4th!
THURSDAY
Hip Hop Dance with Jinan TBD
Chess Club with NM Chess Association President, Oren Stevens this club will meet this Thursday
this club welcomes all grades and will participate in various non-profit/charity work
FRIDAYS
the first 10 weeks session will be K-2nd
the second 10 week session will be for 3-5th
the final 10 week session will be for 6-10th
MYP Journalism/Newspaper with Bryant Furlow and Scott Blackwell--meetings begin in September, date TBD
CLUBS FOR WHICH MEETING DAYS HAVE NOT BEEN SET
Bug Club with Tara and Anna will begin in September
Yearbook Club with Shellee Bratton and Christine Remington--by teacher referral only
this is a study group for MYP students preparing to take the DELE (spanish proficiency exam)
ACTIVELY SEEKING
Sponsors for:
PYP Soccer (we have one parent who has volunteered but we need 1-2 more to make this club happen)
Imagination Destination
Boys' Volleyball Team Coach
SPORTS CLUBS
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- 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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Wednesday, August 22
5:00pm
Hola Open House at CIS
Tuesday, August 28
5:00pm
PTA Meeting at CIS
Thursday, September 6
5:00pm
Parents of Gifted Students Meeting | | |
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