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Dear CIS Families,


  

OUR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING (CHECK IT OUT)

 

We have met with the architect and have begun the design process for our new building.  The link above will take you to an exterior view of the building.  As soon as the architect completes the final drawings we will provide those to you.   

 
 
While the thought of needing to raise $30,000 by January may sound daunting, it was noted by some families at our meeting that if you break it down it represents approximately $300 of fundraising per CIS family. This generous act would help us gain an amazing educational space for our students. Some great suggestions from the meeting were that we ask friends and family to write a check or BUY A BRICK for CIS in lieu of a birthday present, donate to the Corrales International School Foundation through the United Way as soon as possible, or ask businesses that you have a connection with to donate to our amazing school. Please visit the CIS FOUNDATION WEBSITE (CLICK HERE) or the BUY A BRICK website and consider contributing while having your child's name or the family name engraved on a brick that would be forever displayed in the entry way of our new building. These donations are tax deductible and the CIS fed tax id number is 03-2177700-00-4.  There is also a box in our school where you can send your donations. 

 

Please become part of our history by buying a brick, getting donations, and participating in our fundraising events.  We can do this!  

  

Respectfully,

Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head of School
Corrales International School
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The IB Learner Profile for November is

Caring individuals develop empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.

 

Activities for parents

  • Role model the caring behavior you would like to see in your child all the time. Using kind words, helping people without being asked, being an active listener, all show your child that you care about people.
  • Smile
  • After reading a book, spend some time considering how the people in the book acted. Was someone caring? All of the time or just some of the time? Were all of the characters in the book caring or just some of them?
  • Practice random acts of kindness. Simple things like holding the door for someone or helping carry bags shows that you are aware of others and want to help them.

  
Read-a-Thon
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The Read-a-Thon fundraiser is another way you can help raise funds for our new BUILDING.  It's easy to get started and it will be a fun learning experience for your child to contribute to our journey.  

Your child's teacher will set aside 30 minutes for Read-a-Thon reading in their classroom (MYP 7-12th will read in Ms. Roberts' classroom) until November 22nd. 

Last week, you should have received a flyer with information on how you register your child to participate in the Read-a-Thon.  Not only do students get an opportunity to help raise funds for our building but they also get to earn RAT bucks to purchase prizes through the Read-a-Thon website.

2 Easy Steps to Participate
1.  Register your child with the information you received in the flyer.  If you did not receive the flyer, please send me an email diaz@corralesis.org. I will be glad to send you the information.
2. Advertise your child's participation in the Read-a-Thon  by entering your friends and relatives email addresses (addresses will be kept confidential) and by posting it on Facebook.
- your friends and relatives will get an invitation to pledge in support of our school.  Please remember that all contributions are tax deductible.

I encourage all you to register your child to participate in this 
great opportunity to contribute to our building fund.   Our new building will become a reality and we will ALL (including your child) be able to look at what we built TOGETHER for our children and take pride in our work.
 
Thank you for your continued support.
Dr. Elsy Diaz
Head of School



Silent Art Auction and Winter Program
Mark your calendars!
 
EVERYONE is invited to our upcoming all-school musical production plus CIS talent showcase at noon on 
December 14 at the South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway Blvd SE.

Plus a fabulous silent auction featuring CIS student art and much more. All proceeds benefit the CIS Foundation to provide funds for our new facility!

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!

CIS JV GIRLS Basketball Schedule

 

RS

SA 07-Dec-13

11:00A

New Life Baptist Academy

 

Corrales International

 

 

Southwest Learning Center

 

 

RS

TU 10-Dec-13

4:00P

South Valley Academy

 

Corrales International

 

 

New Life Academy

 

 

RS

SA 14-Dec-13

11:00A

Corrales International

 

Cottonwood Classical

 

 

New Life Academy

 

 

 

 

 

Kudos
Congratulations to Taylor Remington and her cheer team, Inspire for winning the overall Grand Champion award in this weekend's competition!
 
Kudos to Ms. Sheley Wimmer for coordinating this year's first MYP dance!  Thank you to all of the parent volunteer chaperones as well!
 
Congratulations to the CIS Drama team and their amazing coach, Ruth Roberts,  who participated in a state competition in Farmington last weekend and made a name for CIS by winning many awards, including the coveted Class Act Award and the Sweepstakes Award!
Resources
Pronounciator--free online language learning through your public library!
In This Issue
NEW CIS WEBSITE
Please visit the new CIS website at www.corralesis.org!

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!

IB LEARNER PROFILES

 

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/

 
UPCOMING EVENTS


Tuesday, November 19
5:30pm
 Meeting of the Parents of Gifted
 
Wednesday, November 20
5:30pm
 PYP IB Academy
 
Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Break
NO SCHOOL
 
Monday, December 2
 PYP Report Cards
 

Contact Us
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz
diaz@corralesis.org
Head of School
Corrales International School
505-344-9733
www.corralesis.org


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