You do not need to join Facebook to read our school page. However, the Facebook page does have the most up to date information about what is happening at CIS!

This year our MYP students will have martial arts training during their PE class! There will be a $10 tshirt and belt fee that all MYP students are responsible for paying to the Blackman Taekwondo Academy instructor.

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Facility Changes

We have added 2 new portables
to accommodate space for 3 classrooms. This means that our parking lots will be full so please be careful when you are dropping off and picking up your children.

PTA NEWS

Please join us for a Meet n Greet on Friday, August 16 at Domingo Baca Park from 5-7pm. We will have tons of fun with a bounce house, face paint and henna, food trucks and a chance to get to know your CIS community! Bring your dinner or plan to patronize the local food trucks. We will be registering PTA members and have a drawing with great prizes! Don't miss the first fun community building event of the year!

Permaculture Club starts on the first day of school and will run until 6pm every day. We are thrilled to welcome back Jennifer Sandoval (previously Jennifer Martyn), Melanie Hobbs and Joshlyn Marino. The dates for a mandatory parent meeting will be announced soon. Please plan to join us to learn about Permaculture and the activities provided to your child.

The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, August 26th at 3:30pm. The agenda will be distributed and posted. A call in option is also available.

You can find more information about PTA at CIS at our website http://cispta1.digitalpta.com/

We look forward to a year filled with community, learning and fun.

AFTERSCHOOL CLUB INFO

If you are interested in offering a club activitiy this year, please contact Tara at armijot@corralesis.org. All sponsors must secure an APS background check and can pick up the form from Miss Patti.

We are definitely in need of sponsors for Lego Club, RoboRave, Math Olympiad and MYP Soccer and Volleyball.

The list of clubs will be released once sponsorships are confirmed.

Dear CIS Families,

We are so excited, school starts on Wednesday! Please read the reminder below on student drop-off and pick-up guidelines. We need everyone to follow these guidelines to ensure student safety.

I have two announcements:

We need help in putting together 50 student desks. Please come by the school on Monday morning. Our receptionist, Patti Brainard will be directing this volunteer effort.

MYP Students need to report to the following rooms on Wednesday where they will receive their schedules and instructions for the day.

6th grade: Room 8

7th grade: Room 10

8th grade: Room 12

9th grade: Room 13

10th - 12th grades: Room 14

See you soon!

Respectfully

Dr. Elsy Diaz, Head of School

Student Drop-off and Pick-up

Families are instructed to drop off and pick up students at the entrance to the school that is located off of Midway Park Blvd. (Drop off and Pick up Map). Drop off begins at 7:30 a.m. Students will be supervised in the playground or indoors on inclement weather days. Pick-up begins at 3:00 p.m. for PYP students and 3:15 for MYP students (M, T, Th, F) and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for PYP students and 12:45 for MYP students.

Parents pick-up students on the west side of the school (see map below). PYP students not picked up by 3:10; or MYP by 3:30 p.m. will be taken to after-care. There is a fee for the before/after school care.

Important Guidelines

Some things to keep in mind are:

1) These procedures were developed to keep all our students safe.

2) Students may be dropped off or picked-up only in the designated lane

3) Once you choose to use the drop-off/pick-up area you cannot back out or drive around.

4) If you use the drop-off/pick-up area you must stay in your car.

5) If you prefer you can park in the designated areas and walk your child.

6) If you are not within the drop-off/pick-up area you will need to wait.

7) Only cars within the drop-off/pick-up area will be able to pick-up or drop-off students.

8) 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.

9) You cannot drop/pick up your student(s) in the front of the school, during the times of 8:00-8:30 a.m. or 3:00-3:30 p.m. Please use the back parking lot.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, August 14

1st day of school EXTENDED DAY

5:00pm

GC Meeting

Friday, August 16

5:00-7:00PM

PTA Meet and Greet

Thursday, August 22

5:00pm

HOLA Open House

Monday, September 2

NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY

Meet the Teachers

PTA Reception August 5, 2013 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Come meet our fabulous 2013-2014 teachers. PTA is sponsoring a light reception from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. to welcome teachers and staff to the 2013-2014 school year. This will be an informal reception where you can bring your children to meet their teacher.
The following is a list of the new teachers that will be joining our school community:

Stephanie Garcia - Teacher of the Gifted

Ms. Garcia has extensive experience in teaching gifted children and providing gifted education workshops to parents across our state. She currently teaches at Osuna Elementary and is a board member of AAGTS (Albuquerque Association for Gifted and Talented Students).

Venesee Taylor- SPED Teacher/Lead Teacher

Ms. Taylor has been in education for 25 years and holds a Masters in Education. She has both taught and led special education teachers and programs. She has been a principal for APS for six years and is currently the principal at Lew Wallace Elementary.

Amy Hughes - 5^th Grade Teacher

Ms. Hughes holds a Masters in Elementary Education. She has a diverse and eclectic background with academic experience in theatre, music, and film in addition to teaching in both charter and traditional schools. Ms. Hughes describes herself as "passionate, organized, open-minded, and altruistic young educator, eager to undertake the challenges of today's education world and encourage the academic development of students."

Isabel Constable 6^th Grade Teacher

Ms. Constable holds Masters of Arts in teaching and a Bachelors of Arts in Biology. She has attended and received degrees and certificates from the University of Michigan, Brown University, Cambridge University, and George Mason University. She also holds an IB Teacher Award in MYP from George Mason University. Her fields of study have been: Biology, Ecology and Evolution and Organismal Biology, Fish biology, Statistics, Ecology and Physics. She has taught in a well-established IB K-12 school, the United Nations International School of Hanoi a Vietnamese private school. Ms. Constable states in her letter of application that "these cross cultural experiences have taught me to view teaching as a conversation in which my primary role is to set up learning situations, and then listen, observe, and actively collect feedback to inform my response - the development of a fresh learning situation."

Mati Heck - Music Teacher

Ms. Heck holds a Level IIIa Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, endorsements in Language Arts, Social Studies, TESOL and many years of teaching experience. She has a life-long love of music and teaching and is very excited to join our CIS team.

Sheley Wimmer- 6-10 P.E/ Test Coordinator/Community Service

Ms. Wimmer has twenty years of public, private, and college level educational experience. She started and managed a private school (elementary/mid-school) for twelve years. Along with her academic credentials, she is also an accomplished writer. Ms. Wimmer also brings with her the skill of writing grants.

Ruth Roberts - Humanities Teacher 7-12

Ms. Roberts has completed her 37th year in the classroom. She has taught Humanities, AP and Honors English, Drama, and History. She brings extensive experience teaching Advanced Placement/Honors classes. She has also and coached drama for the last 10 years and would love to contribute to that element at our school. The dance team she coached has won the 1-2A State Championship title this March and also qualified to dance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The team has travelled to New York for five consecutive years.

Dr. John Giovino - Mathematics/Science 9 -10

Dr. Giovino has taught Mathematics and Science for 17 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Math Education and a Masters in Science. His most recent teaching position was at La Cueva High School. Prior to joining the teaching profession, Dr. Giovino was a Mathematician with the U.S. Government Civil Service.

Dorothy Lee - Spanish Teacher 6 -10

Ms. Lee is a unique Spanish teacher for she is a fluent speaker of Korean and Spanish and is conversationally proficient in Chinese. She is currently an MYP Spanish teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, an MYP school in Denver Public Schools. She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and has studied in Spain at the Universidad Internacional Menendez Pelayo. She is also passionate about music and would love to incorporate it into her teaching duties as well as other arts-related clubs. She is currently acting for a professional theatre in Denver. Ms. Lee states in her letter of application, "I am committed to helping and facilitating adolescents and children who are discovering their own academic voices and are motivated to become the best, responsible world citizens."

David Kruchoski - Mathematics/Science 7-8

Mr. Kruchoski is an experienced MYP and PYP teacher. He recently taught 6^th grade at the Aga Khan Academy in Nairobi, Kenya. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Geography, Mathematics, and Science Education from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Mr. Kruchoski describes himself as a life-long learner, "dedicated to my vocation and continually striving to enhance my knowledge and teaching skills through reflection, additional education, professional training, and self-directed study."

Josh Ripp- Language Arts 7-12/ MYP Coordinator

Mr. Ripp is currently an MYP teacher of English and Business Management at Hiram Bingham School, an International Baccalaureate Program School in Lima, Peru. He is also an adjunct instructor in Lima for the Fullbright Commission. Mr. Ripp graduated from the University of Denver a dual degree in Law and Business Administration. He holds both a Juris Doctorate (law) and Master's in Business Administration.

Changes in Before Care

All students may arrive at school at 7:30 a.m.

Families needing to drop off their child/children early may do so at no cost at 7:30 a.m. CIS will have 3 staff members supervising students from 7:30 a.m. until school begins. If a family needs to drop off their child/children before 7:30 a.m. please email Dr. Diaz diaz@corralesis.org to schedule an appointment to discuss alternate arrangements.

New Lunch Service

NAMA CATERING COMPANY

Dear Families of Corrales International School,

My name is Jamie Belen and I would like to introduce myself as well as my business to you. I am excited about offering child friendly, delicious, healthy meals to your children at Corrales International School this year, and I look forward to what I hope will be a long productive relationship with you and your children.

I am a parent too. I know that parents want their children to eat healthy meals so their learning is enhanced, and we worry about what they eat when we are not with them. I know the morning stress getting our kids off to school on time, and the challenge of packing a nutritious lunch each day. I know we don't want to pay for meals that our children won't eat. For all these reasons, I began NaMa Catering.

NaMa is a catering company that serves the Albuquerque Charter and the Private School market. NaMa offers creative, colorful, organic, local and delicious lunch for students. Most people make the assumption that "school lunch" food means ordinary, processed, cafeteria food. NaMa catering will inject new life into the kids lunch market, using seasonal, creative new options.

From one parent to another, thank you for the opportunity of nourishing you children. I hope to meet with you regularly to get your feedback and to work together for healthy happy kids. You can reach me anytime at jamie@namacatering.com.

Jamie Belen

Owner and head chef

Ordering Instructions

We are in the process of upgrading our website and ordering system. For the time being, the procedure for ordering is as follows:

1. Print out the menu August LUNCH Calendar; August BREAKFAST Menu

2. Write your child's name on the menu

3. Circle the meals that your child would like to eat

4. Submit menu with cash or check (payable to Nama Catering)

5. Use the lockbox on the wall near the front desk marked Nama

CIS staff will not be handling any payments.

For questions on ordering, email info@namacatering.com

In the near future you will be able to access menu's and pay directly on our website.

FOR OUR NEW FAMILIES!

Welcome to CIS!

We are delighted that you have chosen Corrales International School for your family. CIS is a unique school that offers a great educational experience, while

striving to create a strong sense of community and cooperation. Our amazing teachers, dedicated staff and involved parents all work together to create a caring environment that allows our children to flourish.

Each family brings unique abilities, strengths and interests to our school community. Teachers, staff and families have come together to support the International Baccalaureate mission. The support we receive from each of you is invaluable. Strong parent involvement, school-to-home communications, and support for our core values create a powerful partnership at CIS. We invite each of you to become involved through our active PTA, as classroom volunteers, and through our many events held throughout the year. Events such as the Jog-A-Thon, International Day, and Book Fairs bring our community together both for fun and in support of school priorities.

Contacts

To order uniforms, please visit customoutfitters.com, click on 'Stores' and then click on our school's apple icon to get started!

To get the most up-to-date information or to ask a question or start a discussion, please visit our Corrales International School Facebook page.

For information on PTA, contact Megan Walsh at mmwalsh@swcp.com.

For information on the CIS Foundation please contact interim president, John McCall at mccalljo@nmia.com.

Please check our school website www.corralesinternationalschool.org often for the most up to date information about school events.

For all other questions about CIS, contact our Head of School, Dr. Elsy Diaz at diaz@corralesis.org

Stay in Touch

Please visit our website: www.corralesinternationalschool.org to get updated information regarding your school and use our Google calendar to link to your personal calendar for upcoming events. Also, like us on Facebook to stay up to date on school event information and to get questions answered.

We look forward to all of the new faces, energies and inputs that will help to make this year truly remarkable!

Parent Involvement

At CIS we recognize that one of the best predictors of academic success is parent involvement. We encourage each of you to become involved! All volunteers must undergo an APS background check. If you have yet to have yours done, please ask our receptionist, Patti Brainard, for the form!

Classroom Parent

Be a classroom parent and help your child's teacher! Contact your child's teacher directly if you are interested.

School Advisory Committee

The SAC is composed of parent and staff representatives and collaborates with the Head of School on many aspects of the school's management and policy development processes. If you are interested, please contact SAC Chairwoman, Stacy Blackwell at sblackwell18@comcast.net.

Sponsor an After School Club

Clubs for the 2013-14 school year will include girl scouts, sports teams, math, chess, art, soccer, drama, bugs, journalism, yearbook and Battle of the Books, among other potential offerings! This program relies heavily on parent volunteers to sponsor these activities! If you would like to sponsor a club either before or after school, please contact Tara Armijo-Prewitt at tprewitt@gmail.com or 304-0672. We are actively seeking a volleyball coach, basketball coaches, RoboRAVE, Math Olympiad and Architecture with Legos sponsors!

Join the PTA

Teachers, staff and families come together to support the CIS mission! The CIS PTA funds our after school programs, class field trips, and our summer Kindergarten Spanish Language Academy, among other things. Joining the PTA is a great way to get to know CIS families and work together to make a difference! Contact Megan Walsh at mmwalsh@swcp.com to join.

PYP Class Supply Lists

CIS 2013-14 Kindergarten Class Supply List

2 PTA representatives: K grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly. We need one representative for fall & one for spring
2 packages of copy paper
2 boxes yellow pencils
4 boxes color pencils ( crayola )
10 glue sticks
2 boxes water colors
2 pink erasers
2 pocket folders (plain no designs please)
4 boxes Kleenex
2 soap (bar, please no liquid soap)
4 rolls of paper towels
1 zip lock bag (1 � gallon size) with zipper
1zip lock bag (gallon size) with zipper
2 bags plastic cups 6 oz
4 Clorox wipes
1 hand sanitizer (big bottle)
1 package of 8x11 mixed color construction paper

CIS 2013-14 First Grade Supply List

2 PTA representatives: 1^st grade needs a parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly. We need one representative for fall & one for spring
Please bring 1 of each item on this list in August and 1 in January:
2 reams copy paper
2 pkgs gallon size Ziploc bags
2 kleenex boxes
2 paper towel rolls
2 anti-bacterial canisters
2 packages of multi-colored construction paper

Please mark the following items with your child's name:
6 hardbound composition journals with lined paper, no spirals (3 in August/ 3 in January)
2 watercolor paint sets
2 pkgs watercolor markers
2 pkgs pre-sharpened pencils
2 covered sharpeners
2 large erasers
1 large, empty oatmeal canister for your child's first art project

CIS 2013-14 Second Grade Supply List

* 2 PTA representatives: 2nd grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly. We need one representative for fall & one for spring.

Please bring the specified items first in August, and again in January:

* 1 ream copy paper

* 1 pkg. gallon size Ziploc bags (boys only, August only)

* 1 bottle pump hand sanitizer (girls only)

* 2 Kleenex boxes

* 1 roll paper towels (boys only, August only)

* Pkg. of glue sticks (girls only)

* 1 pkg. (2-pack) yellow highlighters (boys only, August only)

* 1 pkg. black sharpie fine point markers (boys and girls, August only)

* 1 pkg. black sharpie super-fine point (needle- point) markers (boys and girls, August only)

* 1 pkg. dry erase markers (August only)

* 1 white � inch binder (August only)

* 1 tub anti-bacterial wipes (January only)

* 3 packages of lined loose leaf paper

* 4 pkgs. of 20-count No. 2 pencils, sharpened

* 2 pkgs. Eraser caps

Please mark the following items with your child's name:

* 6 hardbound journals with lined paper, (composition books) no spirals (3 in August/ 3 in January)

* 2 pkgs. watercolor markers

* 2 pkgs. 24-count color pencils (Crayola or Roseart)

* 2 covered pencil sharpeners

* 2 large erasers

* 2-3 photographs of mom, dad, etc., of different family member for essays

* 3 vinyl pocket folders (red, blue, yellow)

Please, no personal pencil or supply boxes.

CIS 2013-14 Third Grade Supply List

2 PTA representatives: 3rd grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly. We need one representative for fall & one for spring

Please bring the specified items first in August, and again in January:

1 ream copy paper
- 1 bottle pump hand sanitizer (girls only)
- 2 Kleenex boxes
- 1 roll paper towels (boys only, August only)
- Pkg. of glue sticks (girls only)
- 1 pkg. (2-pack) yellow highlighters (boys only, August only)
- 1 pkg. black sharpie fine point markers (boys and girls, August only)
- 1 pkg. black sharpie super-fine point (needle- point) markers (boys and girls, August only)
- 1 pkg. dry erase markers (August only)
- 1 white � inch binder (August only)
- 1 tub anti-bacterial wipes (January only)
- 3 packages of lined loose leaf paper
- 4 pkgs. of 20-count No. 2 pencils, sharpened
- 2 pkgs. Eraser caps

Please mark the following items with your child's name:

6 hardbound journals with lined paper, (composition books) no spirals (3 in August/ 3 in January)
2 pkgs. watercolor markers

2 pkgs. 24-count color pencils (Crayola or Roseart)
2 covered pencil sharpeners
2 large erasers
3 vinyl pocket folders (red, blue, yellow)
Please, no personal pencil or supply boxes. Also, I require a water bottle with a closeD cap to prevent spillage, with the student's name on it.

CIS 2013-14 Fourth Grade Supply List

2 PTA representatives: K grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly. We need one representative for fall & one for spring

Required for each student:

1 large white (2") D-ring binder
1 package of notebook dividers [5 subjects]
3-ring zipper bag to hold pencils, erasers, etc.
2 Packs #2 Pencils/Mechanical Pencils .7 mm with lead packets
1 Pack pencil top erasers
1 pack Crayola markers
1 pack colored pencils
Scissors
Twelve inch ruler cm/metric and protractor
2 packs wide ruled loose leaf paper
5 pocket folders (plain color, no gloss or graphics)
1 pack/notebook of graph paper
5 Black and white composition notebooks
3 Glue sticks
2 yellow Highlighters
1 Paperback Spanish/English Dictionary (not a student dictionary)
1 Ream of white copy paper
2 LARGE BOXES OF FACIAL TISSUE, 1BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER , 1 CONTAINER CLOROX WIPES , 1 BOX GALLON SIZE BAGGIES, AND 1 BOX FREEZER SIZE BAGGIES

CIS 2013-14 Fifth Grade Supply List

2 PTA representatives: 5^th grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly. We need one representative for fall & one for spring

Required for each student:

1 large white (2") D-ring binder
1 package of notebook dividers [5 subjects]
3-ring zipper bag to hold pencils, erasers, etc.
2 packs #2 mechanical pencils with extra lead
1 pack pencil top erasers
1 pack markers
1 pack colored pencils
Scissors
Twelve inch ruler
cm/metric protractor and compass
2 packs wide ruled loose leaf paper
5 pocket folders (plain color, no gloss or graphics)
1 pack/notebook of graph paper
5 black and white composition notebooks
6 glue sticks
2 yellow Highlighters
2 red pens
1 paperback Spanish/English Dictionary (not a student dictionary)
1 ream of white copy paper
2 large boxes of facial tissue
1 bottles of hand sanitizer
1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 box gallon size baggies
1 box freezer baggies
1 roll of paper towels

MYP 2013-2014 Class Supply Lists

CIS 2013-2014 Sixth Grade Student Supply List

PTA representatives-6th grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly.

1 - day planner for the academic year 2013-14 (no smaller than 5"x7")
4 -- 3-ring binders
4 - packages of notebook dividers (5 tabs)
8 - 2-pocket 3-prongs folders in different colors
mechanical and/or #2 pencils - a year supply
erasers
pens (blue & black plus 1 red)
highlighters of several colors
1 - pencil sharpener with cover that holds shavings
1 - pencil case or heavy duty zippered pouch
1 - pack colored pencils
2 - packs colored markers (thick and thin)
1 - ruler (inches & metric)
1 - pair of scissors
1 - roll scotch tape
2 - glue sticks
post-its of different colors
box to hold these together inside locker

loose leaf, college-rule paper - a year supply (some for home and some for school)
1 - packet �-inch graph paper
1 - ream white copy paper
2 - composition books
1 - pack unlined white index cards
1 - Scientific of graphing calculator
1 - flash drive (at least 256 Mb) on a lanyard

A reading book
A public library card
Free Khan Academy online account at khanacademy.org

A backpack or book bag

2013-2014 CIS Seventh grade and ABOVE School Supply List

PTA representatives-each grade needs 1 parent willing to attend meetings, represent our grade and inform parents, etc. Meetings are once monthly.

Each student should have a public library card and a Khan Academy account online.

School Supplies

12 -Pencils

4 -1.5" 3-ring binders

1 - Packet Loose Leaf Paper, wide-lined

1 - Packet � -inch graph paper

1 - Ruler (inches and metric)

1 - Scientific or Graphing calculator

4 - Pens (blue and black)

1 - Grading pen (red)

1 - Set of general colored pencils (6 to 12 colors)

1- Flash Drive (256 Mb, at least) this will be used for all subjects where computer files need to be created or saved

1 - Hand held pencil sharpener with cover to contain shavings.

6- Composition books

2- Pocket folders

4- Dry erase markers

2- Glue sticks

2- Highlighter markers

Please check with your student periodically throughout the school year to ensure he/she has an adequate supply of paper, pencils, and pens.

General Items

1 boxes Kleenex

1 Weekly Planner/Agenda (with room for writing down assignments daily)

2 rolls paper towels (one for science, one for homeroom)

1 bottle germ gel with push-down type dispenser

1 box of disposable gloves (nitrile is ideal, but most students are fine with latex gloves)

2 reams of copy paper

EXTRA DONATIONS (for those who want to give above and beyond what each student needs)

Cleaning Supplies

1 Standard-sized broom

1 dustpan

1 small (about 18-inch) dustmop

12 microfiber cleaning rags

1 large bottle of dry-erase cleaner

1 small mop with small bucket

1 spray bottle with windex

1 spray bottle with 409 or similar desktop cleaner

Project Supplies

1 roll masking tape

12 glue sticks

12 scissors

6 sets of markers (in colors: blue, green, red, purple, brown, yellow, orange, black, etc)

12 rolls of scotch tape

1 case of copy paper

Glue guns and glue sticks

Paper clips