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Kudos to Maestra Shellee Bratton for an impressive Meet the Author night with presentation by the 2nd and 3rd grade students, of the Great Kapok Tree!
Thank you to all of our amazing CIS students who participated in Jog-A-Thon. Through your dedication and efforts our school brought in over $8000 in pledges! We truly have an incredible student body. Congratulations to the following winners:
1st Place -Amaya Marino (Grade K)
2nd Place - Che Fox (4th Grade)
3rd Place - Espoir Hiester (9th Grade)
And congratulations to our 1st grade class who brought in the most pledges!
On behalf of the CIS PTA, thank you to all of our sponsors who helped with donations: iT'Z, Albuquerque Isotopes, National Roofing Company, Lowes, and Trader Joes. And of course thank you to all of our amazing parents who dedicated their time. We couldn't do it without you!
Nice job to the CIS Edge Journalism Club
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The PTA is looking for a great local business who would like to sponsor a really fun photobooth for Fun Day on the last day of school. Please let us know if you know anyone who would be interested! Help us make the last school day unforgettable for our kids!
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Did you know that field trips, after school clubs, before testing snacks, positive parenting workshops, book fair, jogathon and tons of other great events are all coordinated by the PTA? We need you!! We know everyone can't make it to the meetings and some people may be confused about how to get involved. We are searching for one representative from each class to agree to communicate PTA info to other parents. Please contact Megan Walsh to get involved. This responsibility will fulfill the required three hours of volunteer time per family. Email mmwalsh@swcp.com or call 505-934-4875.
Check out the CIS PTA website at
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
LEARNER PROFILE
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Balanced
Balanced learners understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Activities for parents
- Encourage your child to participate in a variety of structured activities and free play.
- Indoor and Outdoor activities
- Discuss healthy nutrition with your child during meal time.
- Role model this profile with your child by doing a variety of activities as a family.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
Tuesday, May 21
Career Week
5th Grade Exhibition for PARENTS ONLY
CIS Foundation meeting to elect officers
Wednesday, May 22 Career Week
5th Grade Exhibition
EXTENDED DAY
Transition Day
Thursday, May 23
Talent Show (2nd Grade-5th Grade)
Career Week
Spring Silent Auction and Theater Night (CIS Foundation Fundraiser)
Friday, May 24
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Dear CIS Families:
This is our last week of school before our summer break. Please note that Wednesday, May 22 is an EXTENDED day and there will not be early dismissal. Our last day is on Friday, May 24th. Students will attend school only until 12:30 p.m. All students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. including MYP students. Monday through Thursday are regular uniform dress days, except for those students that received a blue pass from the PTA for their fundraising participation in the Jog-a-thon this year. Those students with a pass must wear appropriate clothing.
Friday, May 24th is our Field Day. Please sign up here to make the last day of school memorable for our kids! Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a t-shirt to decorate! Uniforms will not be required on this day. There will be NO shaving cream allowed this year. We invite all parents to come experience this year's Field Day with their student/s.
I want to thank the following parents who served on the interview committee last week.
Stacey Blackwell - 4th, 8th, 9th grade
Greg Brainard - 7th grade
Marlene Bachand - 8th grade
Juliet Casalduc - 1st, 4th grade
April Spaulding - 7th grade
Dr. Nicole Montague - 5th grade
John Perea - 6th grade
Tara Armijo-Prewitt - 1st, 3rd grade
Anna Prewitt - 1st, 3rd grade
Kim Romero - 2nd, 8th grade
These individuals have provided great insights in finding the most qualified candidates for our school. We currently have contract offers to highly qualified and impressive applicants for the following positions: Humanities, Language Arts and 6th Grade.
This week will continue interviewing candidates for Mathematics, Science, and Spanish. Please look for updates in the next few weeks regarding the individuals who will be joining CIS for the 2013-2014 school year. Our fantastic PTA will be hosting a reception to welcome our new teachers as soon as the six positions are filled.
I hope you have a fun-filled summer with your children. Please check your email frequently for updates throughout the summer.
See you all on August 14th!
Happy Summer!
Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head of School
Jog-a-thon
CIS Foundation Auction
MYP Update
I want the following individuals from
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END OF THE YEAR EVENTS
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The CIS FOUNDATION Spring Silent Auction and Theater Night is fast approaching. If you have yet to bring in your contributions to the class basket, please do that as soon as you can. Also, visit the Foundation website www.cisfoundation.com to purchase your tickets. Don't wait till the last minute, tickets must be purchased now. This event will be a night of fun, with a fabulous play at the Albuquerque Little Theater and many wonderful items available for auction all to benefit our kids! Please see CIS Foundation Newsletter below for more information on other great events.
On May 22nd, our 5th grade Exhibition will showcase the hard work and growth of our PYP students. Please come by and let them know what you think!
Please note that Wednesday, May 22 is an extended day schedule and Friday, May 24 is an early release.
On Friday, May 24th the CIS PTA is planning the annual Last Day of School Fun Day and it's going to be great. Volunteers are still needed to help from 8am-12 pm on Friday, May 24. Please let Megan Walsh know if you can help! mmwalsh@swcp.com
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Dear CIS Parents:
Did you hear the news? The yearbook is coming, the yearbook is coming! If you pre-ordered a copy - you WILL have it before the last day of school!! It is 96 full color pages of every class, club, event, sports team and more. See you in "The Flashback"!!!
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CIS FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER 2013
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Dear CIS parents, friends and family,
This is a very busy time for the school, the Foundation and the PTA! With all the different fundraising activities going on, it can be a bit overwhelming! We are a small school with BIG goals for the future and in order to accomplish these goals, we need you and your participation in all of these events! So THANK YOU in advance for helping to make our school and these events successful!
As a reminder, the Foundation's main goal for CIS is to raise funds for our Capital Campaign! That means a building for our school! We have two big fundraising events coming up within the next 6 weeks! Please consider going as well as invite your friends and family to these events! These events cannot be successful without your participation and HELP!!!!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!!!
Go to: www.cisfoundation.com
We will also have flyers available at the front desk that can be filled out for purchase of tickets and to pass along to friends and family!
SPRING SILENT AUCTION AND THEATER NIGHT-
The "Producers" with ALT and CIS
Thursday, May 23, 2013 we will be having an evening of wine, silent auction and theater. Each class level will be putting together "Themed" baskets and "Class Projects" to be auctioned off! There will be gift certificates to restaurants, artwork, jewelry, WINE, Disney Tickets, Denver Bronco Tickets and much more! The following link has the order form to ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
BRICK FUNDRAISER
Our goal is to raise $50,000 with this project for our future building. Dedicate a brick for your student, family, business or loved one that will be placed forever at our building. Bricks will be displayed at our school in a non permanent location for everyone to enjoy. Please go to www.bricksrus.com/order/cis.
Our annual meeting to elect new officers has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2013at 5:00pm at CIS.
There will also be an opportunity to view and bid on Class Projects with a "Buy it now" option. This will be for those that are unable to attend the silent auction event.
Sincerely,
CIS Foundation Board
Please email Katie Hutchinson at hutch0603@yahoo.com with any questions!
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Don't forget that all CIS parents/guardians have agreed to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours to better CIS!
Don't forget that all CIS parents/guardians have agreed to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours to better CIS!