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Dear CIS Families,

I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing long weekend and that you took advantage of this time to create wonderful memories with your children!

There are a lot of exciting events on our upcoming schedule!  On Friday, November 1st, students will be allowed to dress up as any character that is from the country their class is studying for and presenting about at our International Day Festival on Saturday, November 2nd.  Please note that there will be no Halloween dress up allowed on October 31st.  On Sunday, November 3rd, CIS will participate with a float in the Marigold Parade for the 3rd year in a row and we hope many of you will join us!

These events are fantastic ways to build our community and get to know one another.  The International Day Festival is one of the most exciting events brought to us by our CIS PTA. This community event features local performers, as well as each CIS music class performing for all of us, food, International classroom museums and presentations by CIS students, henna painting, bounce houses and much fun!  Look for a way to sign up and help make this year the best festival yet!

Respectfully,

Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head of School
Corrales International School
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The IB Learner Profile Trait for October is COMMUNICATOR

Students who are COMMUNICATORS are able to think and communicate in more than one language.
They can express their ideas by speaking, drawing and writing. They can also communicate using
mathematical language and symbols. How can parents help to develop students who are
Communicators at home? 
  • Encourage your child to stay in touch with relatives and friends who live in other countries by writing letters, using the phone or sending email. 
  • When working on mathematics homework, encourage your child to explain his/her answer to you orally or by drawing a picture. 
  • Ask your child thought provoking questions and encourage them to discuss them with you. For example: o What would you do if you were scared of someone at school? 
    • Is there anything you cannot buy with money?
    • Should you get an allowance? Why or why not? 
  • Work with your child to improve his/her listening skills. Being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others.
Communicators receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language, including the language of mathematical symbols.

Recommended reading for your student:

Diary of a Wombat
French, Jackie 2003
Few words are used to describe the antics of a wombat's every day life. 

Counting on Frank by Rod Clement
This is the story of a boy who is a true enthusiast about mathematics and is always estimating, calculating and working things out. How many Franks would fill up the bedroom? (Frank is a dog). Striking illustrations add to the fun. 
 
Sitti's Secrets
Nye, Naomi Shihab 1994
An American girl visits her grandmother, who does not speak English, in her Middle Eastern village. The book illustrates their new relationship, despite the language difference.  
 
Dear Mrs. LaRue, Letters from Obedience School
Teague, Mark 2002
This hilarious book is comprised of letters that Ike the dog writes to his owner, Mrs. LaRue, of why he has wrongfully sent to obedience school.  

PSAT OPPORTUNITY

  
MYP Parents,

This is a reminder about the PSAT exam being administered this Wednesday October 16 from 1:00 pm until 3:10 pm at Corrales International School for 9th - 12th graders. Here are some important things to note:

The exam costs $14 so please have a check made out to CIS for that amount. Please let me know if your child is planning to take the test so I can plan accordingly. Do your best to make sure your child is well rested and has a healthy lunch that day. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. 

Below is the link to the Official Student Guide.
 
 

Parent Resources: click here        

Student Resources: Quick look at taking the PSAT here 

Official Student Guide: click here 

 


Thanks,
Jeff Newcomer Miller, Counselor 
newcomer-millerj@corralesis.org


Dia de Los Muertos Marigold Parade
This year will be the third year that CIS has a float in the annual Marigold parade. The parade will be held on November 3rd this year.  Please contact Tara at tprewitt@gmail.com if you have a trailer we can use or if you would like to be on the float with us this year!
AFTERSCHOOL CLUB INFO

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

 

Parents, if you would like your child to participate in the CIS PTA sponsored after school enrichment clubs you must contact Tara at tprewitt@gmail.com and indicate your child's top 3 club choices and note how your family will participate in the club activity--either by volunteering to periodically help in the room, sending group snacks, or assisting with outside activities to support the sponsor and the children (ie attending Chess Tournaments or helping the Journalism club distribute the school paper, etc)

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEDNESDAY, OCT 16TH, BUG CLUB IS CANCELED.  THE LAST MEETING OF BUG CLUB WILL BE ON OCT 23rd.  

 

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MONDAYS

Flag Football with Josh Ripp and Bill Young , practices Mon, Tues and Fri.

  

Math Club, Jason Brazell and Jainisha Shah starting Sept 9th from 330-430 pm

  

Dia de Los Muertos Art Club, Norma Gianini for grades 4 and up is offered Mondays and Wednesdays

 

Guitar Club, Mati Heck for grades 5 and up meets from 330 to 430. Students must bring their own guitars.  Rental suggestions provided.

  

Dance/Cheer: Ruth Roberts & Amy Hughes for grades 5 and up.  This club will cheer at the Fall Flag Football games & Basketball games and Spring Soccer & Volleyball games for the CIS team!  The club will meet after school on Mondays and Thursdays. 

 

PYP soccer, Sandy Clough from 315-430 pm

September 9- December 16 weather permitting

This club is closed to enrollment.

  

TUESDAYS

Flag Football with Josh Ripp and Bill Young

 

Yearbook Club with Shellee Bratton and Sheley Wimmer will meet on Tuesdays beginning Sept 17th.

 

WEDNESDAYS

Bug Club, Tara Armijo-Prewitt and Anna Prewitt begins Sept 11th at 12:45 to 1:45pm.  The last meeting of Bug Club will be on Oct 23

 

Suzuki Violin and Piano, Heather Trost begins Sept 3rd 12:45 to 1:45pm.  This is a fee-based club

 

Dia de Los Muertos Art Club, Norma Gianini on Mondays and Wednesdays for grades 4 and up begins this Wednesday

  
Journalism Club,
Bryant Furlow and Scott Blackwell starting on from 1-2pm
  
Fencing, with Toby from Albuquerque Fencing. This club is closed to enrollment.
  
Slam Poetry with Albuquerque's Poet Laureate, Hakim Bellamy.  Start date TBD
  
Taekwondo with Brooklynn Carlisle from Blackman Taekwondo Academy - This club is closed for enrollment for this session.
  
Boys Basketball Wednesdays during lunch and Thursdays after school from 330 to 430
 
Girls Basketball Wednesdays during lunch and Thursdays after school from 330 to 430

  

THURSDAYS

Boys Basketball Wednesdays during lunch and Thursdays after school from 330-430

 

Girls Basketball Wednesdays during lunch and Thursdays after school from 330-430  

 

Chess Club, Coach Oren Stevens on Thursdays has started and there is still room for participation

  

Spanish Battle of the Books, Ana Perea and Dr. Nicole Montague begins this week for PYP students, grades 2-5.  There is still room for enrollment!

  

Maker Club, Sheley Wimmer and Mati Heck will meet on Thursdays 

  

FRIDAYS

Flag Football with Josh Ripp and Bill Young (Mon, Tues, Fri)

  

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Meeting Days/Times TBD

  • MYP Scrapbook Club, Sheley Wimmer
  • RoboRave, Scott Copley and Gregory Kehoe (MYP) begins in November
  • RoboRave, Linda Kehoe (PYP) begins in November
  • American Girl Book Club, Jennifer Sandoval
  • MYP Co-Ed Soccer, Jose Torres SPRING SPORT ONLY
  • Clay Sculpting with Daniel Kronberg to be held in the Spring

We still need a PYP and an MYP Battle of the Books sponsors!  Or if  you have an idea for a new club, email tprewitt@gmail.com! 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Friday, October 18
Makeup Picture Day
2nd/3rd grade field trip
MYP REPORT CARDS

Wednesday, October 23
 EARLY RELEASE
 PARENT/TEACHER CONF
 
Thursday, October 24
 EARLY RELEASE PARENT/TEACHER CONF
 
Friday, October 25
 EARLY RELEASE PARENT/TEACHER CONF
In This Issue
NEW CIS WEBSITE
Please visit the new CIS website at www.corralesis.org!

PTA RuMe Bags!
The CIS PTA RuMe fundraiser has begun! The CIS PTA recieves 50% back on any purchase made site wide when you apply the coupon code- Corrales at checkout! Please visit here and check out all the cool items! Share with your friends and family! Great holiday gifts and personalized items!

ATTENTION

Parents, if you need to meet with your child's teacher/s, please contact them directly via email and schedule a meeting time. 

Our excellent and dedicated teachers are working with your children, or prepping to work with your children each day at the following times:
  • 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday & Friday
  • 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday(tutoring)
  • 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays
CIS staff embraces our engaged parents and recognizes the many benefits that engagement brings to our children's education!

PICTURE RETAKES
School Picture Retakes are Friday, October 18. If you would like to have his/her picture retaken, please get on the retake list by calling Kira Jarmer at 
(505-933-5585). 
 
If your child was absent on Picture Day, they will automatically be included on the retakes list.
 
PARENT VOLUNTEERS are needed for Friday, October 18. Please message me or respond below if you are able to volunteer a couple of hours in the morning to help make re-take picture day a success. Thanks!

IB LEARNER PROFILES

 

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 (6-10)

http://blogs.ibo.org/ibtv/2010/05/28/education-for-a-better-world-the-ib-middle-years-programme/
Resources
Pronounciator--free online language learning through your public library!
Contact Us
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz
diaz@corralesis.org
Head of School
Corrales International School
505-344-9733
www.corralesis.org
JV GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
 
Below is the JV Girls basketball schedule for the fall 2013 season.  We do have two games scheduled during the week in November.  Please note that for the game scheduled during the day on Tuesday, November 5th @12:00pm (we need to be at New Life Academy at 11:30am)  will only be open to our 8th through 10th grade students as it is during instructional time.  Parental permission will be required and permission forms will be sent home soon.  Parents will need to make arrangements to transport their student from school to the game and back to school after the game.  If you have any questions please contact Kim Romero at romerok@corralesis.org


 

 

DATE

TIME

AWAY

SCR

HOME

SCR

LOC.

SITE

RS

SA 19-Oct-13

3:00P

New Life Baptist Academy

 

Corrales International

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

RS

SA 26-Oct-13

12:00P

Corrales International

 

New Life Baptist Academy

 

New Life Academy

 

RS

SA 02-Nov-13

11:00A

Corrales International

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

RS

TU 05-Nov-13

12:00P

Cottonwood Classical

 

Corrales International

 

New Life Academy

 

RS

MO 11-Nov-13

4:00P

Corrales International

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

RS

SA 16-Nov-13

11:00A

South Valley Academy

 

Corrales International

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

RS

SA 07-Dec-13

11:00A

New Life Baptist Academy

 

Corrales International

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

 

EX = Exhibition Game
RS = Regular Season
PO = Playoffs
PR = Practice

This schedule was printed on Monday, October 14, 2013.




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