KNOWLEDGEABLE

 

Knowledgeable individuals explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they inquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Activities for parents

 

The following link has a list of books that teach the IB Learner Profile of KNOWLEDGEABLE.  BOOKS ON BEING KNOWLEDGEABLE

 

Where are you on your parenting journey? As all of you know by now, children do not come with owner's manuals. We all learn to parent "on the job" and from our own parents. There are so many decisions to make for our children that often times we make a decision and hope for the best. I believe the Nurtured Heart Approach offers insight to understanding children's behavior and strategies for parents to use to modify behavior and help them become strong, confident individuals. The Nurtured Heart Approach addresses negative behavior in a positive way and builds the "inner wealth" of both children and adults. The three strands of the approach are: Relentless pursuit and celebration of success Refusal to give energy or "payoff" to negative behavior Strict enforcement of clear and consistent rules CIS staff and teachers have been implementing the NHA strategies this school year and we would love parents to learn these strategies. This will provide a common language to address behavior between the home and the school. Please take advantage of this great opportunity.   Remember, parenting is a journey and we can all use guidance to illumnate the road ahead.

REGISTERTODAY! click on the link below:   NURTURED HEART APPROACH   Choose from two Introductory sessions: October 29, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. November 5, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.   More in-depth followup sessions will be offered each month in January, February and March.  We hope to see all CIS parents take advantage of this opportunity!

Three for Me is a promise... a promise to our children and to our school! It is a promise to volunteer three hours of your time during the course of the year, at or on behalf of our school. If you have more than one child at our school, a commitment of three hours per family is all that we ask. All adults (e.g. parents, guardians, grandparents) are encouraged to participate.

There are numerous volunteer opportunities which will fulfill your commitment. Throughout the school year you will be notified via notes/emails from teachers, the PTA newsletter and PTA website of upcoming opportunities to fulfill your hours. Here are a few examples of what counts towards your hours:
At Home

At School
In the Community
Collating materials
Special projects in the classroom
Attend school board meetings
Preparing for School Events
Chaperone a field trip
Chaperoning CIS Students for Community Service
Calling in for PTA Meetings
International Day
Secure donations from community supporters
Committee work at home
Scholastic Book Fair
Baking/Cooking for school event like PTA meetings or Staff Appreciation
Committee work at school
Help with a classroom project from home
Sponsoring a Club at CIS

There is a sign in sheet for each grade level starting at the front desk. Please sign in according to the grade level that you will be volunteering for. If you are volunteering from home please email me your hours. If you have already completed hours in the summer, please email me those as well.

Thanks,

Tonia Padilla (isacatmommy@gmail.com)
Promise Cards will be sent home this week!!

Please remember to send back your promise card by ASAP.

Do you have a guitar taking up space in your closet? (holding memories from your high school garage band)

Our MYP guitar class is in desperate need of some guitars. If you have one at home that is not being used, please consider lending it to our class for the school year. We can use either classical or acoustic guitars ( but not electric). We have extra strings and can do small repairs. Here are some quotes from our 9th and 10th graders.

"It would be very helpful" - Anjelica

"Every bit helps ( we are so small)" - Sabrina

"We'll take good care of the guitars!" - Brittany

You can bring your guitar in any day and leave it with Mrs. Clarke or Patti. If you have any questions - email Mrs. Clarke at robyn@corralesinternationalschool.org

Thanks in advance for your help!

Robyn Clarke

Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz

Head Administrator

elsy@corralesinternationalschool.org

505-344-9733