Special points of

interest:

CIBA Nationally ranked

Winner of “Name the

Newsletter”

CIBA September

Students & Adult of the

month: Inquirers

CIBA Alum of the month

Jilin principals visit CIBA

Art & Architecture field

study in Italy

Fall Dance

Clubs & Activities at

CIBA

.

In this issue:

International

Mindedness at CIBA

1

Opportunities for

CIBA Students

2

PAC & SAB Activities 2

Clubs at CIBA 3

Student & faculty

recognitions

2-3

CIBA Nationally

ranked (again)

1

Service opportunities 4

Extra Academic Help 4

CIBA is pleased to welcome out first class of international exchange students. These eight students, who

have already made huge contributions to our quest for more international mindedness, were formally

welcomed in a flag ceremony on Friday, September 12th. Each student presented CIBA with the flag of

his/her country, received a U.S. flag in return, and spoke for a few minutes about his or her country. Our

students are Alfredo Campos from Merida, Mexico, Anna Fruh from Wuppertal, Germany, Simone

Hayer from Freudenstadt, Germany, Qirui (Richard/Ricky) Li from Chengdu, China, Martina Morchio

from Milano, Italy, Julia Urban, from Darscheid, Germany, Jacqueline Valota from Aracaju, Brazil and

Wei (Vicky) Zhou from Chengdu, China.

Without the generosity of the many families who are hosting these lovely young people for the academic

year, our international experiences everyday right here at CIBA would not be possible. All of our partner

organization are not-for-profit, which meant that by statute, they cannot pay families to host. The U.S.

government provides a modest tax break for host families, who provide a bed and three meals a day to

our visiting students. This ensures that students are placed with families who are deeply interested in the

international experience on both sides of the exchange. All members of the CIBA family whose lives

have been enriched through the presence of these wonderful exchange students would like to thank our

host families.

CIBA among top 15 Schools in the Northeast ; Number 1 in CTCIBA among top 15 Schools in the Northeast ; Number 1 in CT

CIBA strengthens “ internat iona l mindedness”CIBA strengthens “ internat iona l mindedness”

The Connecticut IB Academy was recently ranked among the best high

schools in the United States by The Daily Beast/Newsweek. In addition,

The Connecticut IB Academy was highlighted in a special section on

“The 25 Best High Schools in the Northeast” (all of New England,

New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) where it is ranked at number

thirteen (13) . The Daily Beast polled over 1200 high schools in the U.S.

and then selected 700 based upon graduation rates, college acceptance,

rigor of the curriculum, number of college-level courses (IB Diploma

Programme courses are considered college-level courses) number of

students who take and pass AP or IB exams, and SAT and ACT scores.

CIBA was ranked the TOP school in Connecticut and was in the top

fifty (50) best high schools in the United States, where it was ranked at

number forty-nine .

Read the story at http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2014/08/27/25-best-high-schools-in-the-

northeast.html

Connecticut IB Academy An International Baccalaureate World School©

September 2014 Volume 14, Issue 2

The Phoenix Flyer

“One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested."

— E. M. Forster

#13

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CIBA FALL DANCE

Fri Oct 17Fri Oct 17

All CIBA students are invited to

the CIBA fall dance at the Sunset

Ridge School gym on October 17th

from 6:00 - 10 p.m. It will be a fun

night of dancing, snacks and clean-

ing up after yourselves. This event

is sponsored by the Parent Adviso-

ry Committee. Tickets are $5 and

will be sold by your SAB represent-

atives.

Internat iona l Oppor tunit ies for Internat iona l Oppor tunit ies for

CIBA StudentsCIBA Students

CIBA would like to encourage its students to emulate our international “RISK

TAKERS” featured on page one by applying for one of a number of international

exchange scholarships for a summer, semester or a year. There are three competi-

tive U.S. Department of State funded programs for which CIBA students are eligi-

ble:

NSLI-Y - (DEADLINE November 5) www.nsliforyouth.org Summer, semester or year-

long study in critical languages (Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian

(Tajiki), Russian, Turkish) Beginners welcome.

YES (Kennedy-Lugar) Youth Exchange and Study (DEADLINE January 7, 2015

http://www.yes-abroad.org/ for a year in one of 13 countries

CBYX—Congress-Bundestag (DEADLINE DECEMBER 2014) http://

www.usagermanyscholarship.org/Programs in Germany. No German language nec-

essary

Other reputable CSIET-listed organizations with scholarships are Youth for Under-

standing (www.yfu-usa.org and AFS www.afs.org)

CIBA Students of the Month

Art & Architecture

Field Study in Italy

APRIL 2015

Mrs. Kent and Mr. Spiller are

organizing a field study to Italy.

This field study experience will

focus on art and as with all of our

travel study experiences we will

strive to promote international

understanding and respect for

other cultures, to expand our

knowledge about culture and

history and the basis for different

values and beliefs, as well as to

develop the interpersonal skills

necessary to navigate a new envi-

ronment with confidence, maturi-

ty and flexibility. This experience

is open to all CIBA juniors and

seniors and will take place during

our April vacation.

Visit

www.eftours.com/1583128zd for

detailed information about our

plans for the field study.

The IB learner profile attribute for which these students have been recognized is

INQUIRER.

"We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn

independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning

throughout life."

9th/10th Grade Students of the Month for September

11th/12th Grade Students of the Month for September

Chris Nguyen 10th Grade Marielly Perez 10th Grade

Will Reid 12th Grade Briana Dawkins 11th Grade

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CLUBS & ACTIVITIES AT CIBACLUBS & ACTIVITIES AT CIBA

CIBA’s Mission

The Connecticut IB Academy, a

public high school with worldwide

academic standards, connects a

rigorous pre-university curriculum

to the world beyond the classroom,

demonstrates the interrelationships

among the academic disciplines,

and promotes international under-

standing.

The Academy’s program is designed

to establish a balance among aca-

demic, artistic, and social activities

in order to produce responsible,

ethical, thoughtful, and informed

citizens who are prepared to be

global leaders.

CAS Opportunity

SAVE THE DATE

The CIBA Parent Advisory Board

(PAC) has secured two dates for fund-

raisers at the Barnes & Noble

Bookstore in Manchester. On Saturday

December 6th, volunteers will wrap

purchases made at the store from

5:00—10:00 p.m. for tips and on Satur-

day December 13 from 11:00 a.m.—

5:00 p.m., volunteers will read to chil-

dren, time day’s purchases. Save the

dates, plan your performance and plan

to make a difference. All funds raised

go to support the PAC activities that

benefit CIBA students.

CIBA Adult

IB Learner of the Month

Dr. Ryan Campbell was nominated by a

majority of his colleagues and students

as the adult who best exemplifies the

IB attribute of “Inquirer.” Dr. Campbell

was lauded “because he is constantly

seeking ways to improve himself as an

educator” and because “he is incredibly

curious about the world and about the

many different cultures that comprise

it, and he exudes this energy and en-

thusiasm around his students, inspiring

and exciting them.” Each month, stu-

dents and staff at CIBA have the op-

portunity to nominate an adult learner

of the month.

Fifteen principals and a representative

for the from the Provincial Ministry of

Education from the Province of Jilin in

Northeast China visited CIBA on

Thursday September 18 to learn about

Magnet Schools and how American

schools develop international perspec-

tives. This is the second delegation of

educational leaders to visit CIBA this

academic year.

Jilin Principals visit CIBAJilin Principals visit CIBA

FEATURED CIBA ALUM OF THE MONTH

Adam Talbot „08

Georgetown University Class of 2012

Senior Writer, Human Rights Campaign

Here's a dirty secret: CIBA really helps you cheat the system. Going to school here convinces you that

you can do anything you want to do, learn anything you want to learn, think anyway you want to think. It

teaches you to lose your fear of trying, and once you're no longer

afraid of trying, you're a million miles ahead of everyone else.

When I left to go to college, CIBA had already taught me how to think and how to write. And because I already knew how to do

those things, I coasted in class and had a ton of spare time for my

hobbies. I taught myself how to be a speechwriter while I was tak-

ing a full course load and juggling a couple of internships. Because of

that opportunity, finding a job after college was just the next step,

rather than the next challenge.

Today I work as a speechwriter at the nation's leading lesbian, gay,

bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. We're winning historic victories and making unprecedented progress—and

my work has taken me from Los Angeles, California to Hattiesburg,

Mississippi. It's not easy work in the slightest. Every day is a chal-

lenge, and every challenge is rewarding. But here's what I'll never

forget: everything I'm doing today I learned how to do at CIBA just

a few short years ago.

SAT TEST REGISTRATION

The SAT‟s are fast approaching and will be here before we know

it! If you haven’t done so already, please register online at

www.collegeboard.com for the upcoming test scheduled for No-

vember 8, 2014 (register by October 9, 2010). Fee waivers are

available in Mr. Spiller’s office for senior students who receive free

or reduced lunches. Don‟t forget your school code: 070169

GLASTONBURY HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE FAIR

Glastonbury High School will be hosting its annual college fair on Mon-

day October 20, 2014 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Over

200 colleges and universities will be there, along with representatives

from military services and financial institutions. This is a great opportuni-

ty for all juniors and seniors to learn about the admission procedures,

academic programs, and financial aid programs available. The high

school is located on 330 Hubbard Street in Glastonbury, CT.

CIBA offers student numerous opportunities to be

engaged, both though clubs at CIBA and through

sports at EHHS. The clubs for this year and the

faculty advisors are:

Abelon Committee (Buck)

Art Club (Harris)

Chinese Club (Yang)

CIBA Choir (Sawyer)

GSA (Spiller)

Interact Club (Buck)

Intramural Judo (Campbell)

Mock Trial (Houpert)

Model U.N. (McNulty)

Peer Tutoring (Nystrom)

Student Advisory Board (SAB) Buck

Yearbook (Kent)

Winter Sports at EHHS are:

Basketball, Cheerleading, Indoor Track, Swim-

ming (boys), Unified Basketball, Wrestling

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We‟re on the web!

www.cibanet.org

Follow us on Twitter

@CTIBACADEMY

857 Forbes Street

East Harford, CT 06118

Tel: 860-622-5590

Fax: 860-622-5555

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

SINCE 2000.

Winner of the Name the CIBA Newsletter

Compet it ion

Will Reid, a twelfth grade, submitted the winning name for the CIBA newsletter, The

Phoenix Flyer. His suggested name won in an anonymous poll of the CIBA faculty

over such entries as The Ciba Insight, The Phoenix, The IB Inquirer, The CIBA

Times and The Phoenix Forum. Congratulations to all of the risk-takers who

submitted entries and a special congratulations to Will for his winning entry!

Connecticut IB Academy An International Baccalaureate World School ©

Important Dates

Thursday September 18th

Open House 6:30—7:30

Parent Information session 6:00—6:30

Thursday September 25th

Early dismissal 12:10 p.m.

Professional Development

Wednesday October 1st

PAC Meeting

7:00—8:00 p.m.

Monday, October 13th

Columbus Day - no school

Wednesday, October 15th

PSATs Sophomores & Juniors

7:30—11:00 a.m.

Friday October. 17th Fall Dance—Sunset Ridge

6:00—10:00 p.m.

FULL DAY CONNECTIONS

PERI-OD

TIMES PERIOD TIMES

A 7:30 – 8:16 A 7:30 – 8:13

B 8:20 – 9:06 B 8:16 – 9:00

C 9:10 – 9:56 Connections 9:04 - 9:29

D 10:00 – 10:46 C 9:33 – 10:16

E 10:51 – 11:37 (L)

D 10:20 – 11:02

F 11:42 - 12:28 (L)

E 11:07 – 11:49 (L)

G 12:33 - 1:19 (L)

F 11:54 - 12:36 (L)

H 1:24 - 2:10 G 12:41 – 1:23 (L)

I 2:14 – 3:00 H 1:28 – 2:10

I 2:14 – 3:00

CIBA BELL SCHEDULE 2014-2015

Mrs. Caryn W. Stedman, Principal

Mr. Robert Spiller, School Counselor

Students, parents and families interested in

applying to attend the Connecticut IB Acade-

my are strongly encouraged to visit the school

by attending one of the 2014-15 open house

information sessions.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Rotun-

da, followed by a tour of the school and an

information session in the Lecture Hall.

CIBA APPLICATIONS CIBA APPLICATIONS

AVAILABLE ONAVAILABLE ON--LINE LINE

NOVEMBER 15, 2015NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Students are admitted to CIBA through a lottery

that is regulated, administered, and supervised by

the Connecticut State Department of Education’s

Regional School Choice Office in compliance with

the Sheff vs. O’Neill decree and Settlement

Agreement. Students may come from East Hart-

ford, a Sheff partner district or through the par-

ent open-choice program.

Applications will be available beginning Novem-

ber 15, 2014 through February 27, 2015

through the State Department of Education Re-

gional School Choice Office (RSCO) at:

www.choiceeducation.org

Extra Academic Help Extra Academic Help

CIBA offers students a number of ways to

obtain extra academic assistance. To better

prepare our students for college, CIBA has

introduced a mandatory junior class called

“College Research & Writing,” taught by Mr.

Nystrom. The class focuses upon the criti-

cal research and writing skills necessary for

success in college and beyond. As with last

year, Ms. Lynn Morin, our wonderful CIBA

tutor, is available to assist students during their

lunches and study halls Mondays through Thurs-

days from 9:30—3:30. Students should see Ms.

Morin or their study hall teacher for a pass.

Twelfth grade student Maxx Everson has orga-

nized a group of top CIBA students to offer

Peer Tutoring during lunches and study halls.

Students who wish to avail themselves of this

great opportunity are asked to contact Maxx or

look for the list of tutors, subjects and times as

soon as it becomes available,