Events

Sep 13 HS Leadership Back to School BBQ, (D Block Courtyard), 6:00-7:30pm Sep 14 Open Library Morning, 9- 11:30am Sep 16-18 Yearbook Photos, MPR Sep 16 After School Activity Ses- sion 1 Begins (through Nov. 22) Sep 17 PTA Uniform Swap, (ARC Veranda), 7:30—8:30; 2:15- 3:15pm Sep 18 New Family Welcome Event, (Admin Courtyard), 5:30-7:00pm Sep 20 International Peace Day Sep 20 Half Day for Students/ Teacher Inservice Afternoon Sep 26 Secondary Assembly, (ARC), 8:10 am Sep 27 Civvies Day Sep 27 PTA Back to School BBQ, 5:00-8:00pm Sep 27 MS Leadership Pool Party, (Pool), 5:30-8:00pm (tentative) Oct 2 Elementary Principal’s Cof- fee, (MPR), 8:15-9:15am Oct 5 SAT test day (tentative) Oct 9 Early Childhood Principal’s Coffee, (MPR), 8:15-9:15am Oct 10 CIS Spelling Bee Oct 11 PTA Movie Night, 6-8:30pm Oct 12 Open Library Morning, 9- 11:30am Oct 15 Secondary Principal’s Cof- fee, (MPR), 7:30-8:30am

HALF DAY DISMISSAL TIMES Nursery: 11:30 (normal dismissal time) PreK3—Grade 1: 11:40am Grade 2-5: 11:50am Secondary: 12noon

Cayman International School

P.O. Box 31364, Grand Cayman, KY1-1206

Phone: 345.945.4664 Fax: 345.945.4650 Email: cis@cayintschool.ky

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School Year Book Photos:

September 16-18

This year, individual and class yearbook

school photos will be taken indoors in the

MPR. The school photo schedule is at-

tached to this newsletter. Please check it

carefully to know what day(s) your student(s) will have their photo taken. If you have a

question about your child’s photo, please contact the office cis@cayintschool.ky. On your

child’s picture day, please remember the following:

Nursery: Smart outfit appropriate for a yearbook photo.

EC and ES students: BLUE polo shirts; no white shirts please!

All Students:

Wear appropriate shoes & socks with your sharpest uniform.

Jewelry is discouraged (unobtrusive jewelry/watches tolerated)

Neat & tidy hair (accessories, if any, should be modest).

Students should look their best!

Students who arrive for photos in unacceptable uniforms will be sent to the office.

The process for ordering and choosing yearbook photos will be similar to that experienced

last year: when proofs are ready, parents will be sent a link to a website where they can

review the individual and class photos. Parents will be asked to select their child’s year-

book photo and may order copies if they wish. Information will be provided soon for stu-

dents who miss their photo opportunity.

CIS sibling photo sessions will be available September 23 and 24 for a price of CI$25. If

you are interested, please contact Ms. Ana at Ana.Santos@cayintschool.ky to book and pay

for your session.

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE FAIR 2013

CIS successfully hosted the largest College Fair ever on Grand Cayman yesterday. Thirty five USA universities and colleges were represent-ed. The representative from the CI Govern-ment Scholarship office was also present to discuss CI Government scholarship opportu-nities.

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CALLING ALL ELEMENTARY STUDENT

LEADERSHIP WANNA BES

The week of September 16, Ms. Rita and

Ms. Nadine will spend time meeting with

students in grades 3-5 and encouraging

them to apply to be an Elementary Student

Leader. This group of student leaders will

meet every Tuesday during their recess

time and help plan activities for elemen-

tary students along with participating in

service projects throughout the school

year. In the past we’ve had pool parties,

movie afternoons, made Valentines for

Hospice and coordinated the CIS Giving

Tree. We look forward to another suc-

cessful year! Applications will be dis-

persed by the classroom teacher and there

is one attached to this newsletter. All

forms are due by Friday, September 20

prior to the half day dismissal.

Innisbrook catalogs have been given to every student at CIS. This is a fantastic way to purchase some wrapping paper, bows, gift bags and great baking mixes for the holidays. The flyer stapled to the front of the catalog explains how to place orders, cost in-volved and fundraising details. Your local contacts are Rita Imparato (rita.imparato@cayintschool.ky) or Tricia Macdonald. Here’s the link for easy access to ordering: http://ez1.orderinnisbrook.com/external/schoollink.php?id=112011

Cayman International School ‘s Innisbrook school number is: 112011

Early Childhood Parents Night

Thank you to parents of Early Childhood students who attended the EC Parent Night. The evening was a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn more about their children’s classroom routines, activities, and learning experiences. In some classrooms, teachers shared books, and invited parents to participate in activities similar to those their children enjoy every day. Specialist teachers were also on hand to meet with parents about the programs they offer to EC children. In addition, the evening was a chance for teachers and parents to share how best to work together to support their children’s learning. It was a wonderful start to the new school year!

Parent Reminder

Please remember that students may not be dropped off at

school prior to 7:45am. Safety and security are paramount, so

please ensure that your child(ren) are dropped off and picked

up in the designated supervised areas at the correct times.

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ANNUAL GENERAL PTA MEETING

When: September 19th

Where: MPR Time: 6:00pm

Come on out and meet the PTA Board and learn about the exciting, community building events

planned for this year and how you can help out! The PTA is looking forward to a great year!

P T

A

CORNER

Is this your first year

at CIS? Are You New

to the CIS Family?

If you are a new family

to CIS we would like to

invite you to a mix and

mingle event where you will have an opportunity to meet the Admin-

istration, a PTA representative and other new families!

When: September 18, 2013

Where: The Courtyard outside the Administration building

Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Child supervision and light refreshments will be provided.

CIS PTA UNIFORM SWAP

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Here’s how it works:

1. Drop off your unwanted, clean, gently used (i.e.no holes,

stains or missing buttons) uniforms in the labeled boxes out-

side the administration building by Friday September 13th,

2013.

2. On Tuesday September 17 the Swap Shop will be open out-

side the ARC on the Veranda at: 7:30-8:30am and 2:15-

3:15pm

3. Find uniform items at great prices ranging from $2 to $5.

100% of the proceeds will go towards CIS library.

Volunteers are needed for the shop and for sorting the uniforms.

Please contact Sherrie at sherrieehman@hotmail.com if you are

able to assist.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO MAKE YOUR SCHOLASTIC ORDER!

The basket is open until

Wednesday September 18, 2013.

You can now order all the books in your Book Clubs leaflet and many more at http://world.clubs-school.scholastic.co.uk/cayman-international and have the books delivered directly to school. A new basket has been opened and will remain open until Wednesday September

18, 2013.

Making an order is easy when you follow these steps: 1. Go to the basket by following the above link 2. Select your books 3. Check out and pay using your credit card 4. Select the “Deliver to School” option for delivery Books will be given to your child once they have arrived at the school. Every book you buy from ISBC helps us to earn commission to spend on books for our classrooms and library!

The first PTA Community Building Social

event will be a Welcome Back Fun Fair and

BBQ for all families on Friday, September 27

from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Come on out, have

some dinner, have some fun, catch up with

old friends and make some new friends in the

CIS community!

2014 –2015 CIS Applications Are Now Available

Do you have a friend interested in CIS? We are now ac-

cepting applications for the 2014-2015 PreK3 through

Grade 11 classes. If you know of a family considering CIS,

please let them know. Applications are posted on our

website at: http://www.caymaninternationalschool.org/

page.cfm?p=367

Nursery applications for 2014-15 will be accepted in January 2014.

YOU TALKED… WE LISTENED… Now you don’t have to have a gmail account to keep up with the new CIS Activities Calendar. Click on the link below or paste it in your web browser and you can access all of the latest up-to-date calendar information regarding CIS events and activities! http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cayintschool.edu.ky_ov62hbdem2gnqt5ijm8dc1tmvk%

40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago

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S-U-P-E-R-C-A-L-I-F-R-A-G-I-L-I-S-T-I-C-E-X-P-I-A-L-I-D-O-C-I-O-U-S

SPELLING CLUB GETS S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G

This week Spelling Club got off to a great start! Our 3-5th graders meet once a week in the library during recess and spend some quality time spelling and learning spelling strategies. Students are welcome to join and may fill out the permis-sion form attached at the end of the

newsletter. We have lots of F-U-N!

After School Activities

Reminders

Session 1 begins Monday, Sep-tember 16. Club lists were post-ed outside the Administration building on Thursday, Septem-ber 12. We are unable to ac-commodate further change re-quests. Please note there will not be After School Activities on the following dates:

September 20: 1/2 day for students

Oct 18: 1/2 day for students Oct 21-25: Fall Break Nov 8: No school for stu-

dents Nov 11: Remembrance Day,

Public Holiday, No school Nov 14, 15: 1/2 day for stu-

dents; Parent-teacher con-ference days.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE

DAY

Every year CIS partici-pates in International

Peace Day. This year CIS will recognize Inter-

national Peace on September 20. Our IB learner profile for this month of being open-minded fits with the philosophy that open-

minded people help create a better and more peaceful world. CIS will help cele-

brate this day by reading books pertaining to peace, brainstorming with students what peace means to them and discussing the

idea of peace. Elementary student will also be designing Peace glasses

and will be participating in an Island

wide Peace

puzzle.

Homework

Homework teaches children

how to take respon-sibility for tasks and

how to work inde-pendently. Homework

helps children learn how to plan and organize tasks, manage

time, make choices, and problem solve, all skills that contribute to

effective functioning in the adult world of work and families.

It is generally agreed that the younger the child, the less time the child should be expected

to devote to homework. A general rule of thumb is that children do 10 minutes of homework for each

grade level. While it may be tempting to save the most challenging or least desirable part of homework for last

because you may not know how long it is going to take, it is advantageous to get this piece done first when energy and brain power are strong.

It is important to establish clear routines around homework, including when and where homework gets done and setting up daily schedules for homework. Incentives may need to be used with children who resist doing homework. Appropriate incentives could be spending positive family time with your child, scheduling in computer game time, or arranging some other activity your child enjoys. You may want to also consid-er building in breaks. The student should be included in decid-ing the homework schedule and routine to reduce power struggles between parents and children.

EC/ES Counselor’s Corner

Ms. Nadine

ELEMENTARY ASSEMBLY

The first assembly of the new school year was a great success! Tradition led the way with the sing-ing of the National An-them and the CIS School Song. A warm welcome was given to our newest CIS stu-dents. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile for the month, Open-Mindedness, was demonstrated through a dramatization of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham by our Ele-mentary Support Staff. Ms. Ashley recognized our Summer Reading Challenge Top Readers, encouraged students to do-nate books to the library for their birthdays, and invited eve-ryone to the first Saturday Open Library (tomorrow). Ms. Nimmi followed by recognizing students who won awards at the National Children’s Festival of the Arts in May. We closed with a lively and fun performance of the Sid Shuffle, led by Mr. Matt’s class and assisted by his former students from last year. A special treat was when everyone was invited to stand up and join in with the dance! What a joyful way to end the assembly! Thank you to all the teachers and students who helped with the assembly, to the parents who attended, and to our attentive and respectful audience.

Secondary Headlines

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Secondary Activities Fair—A Great Success

The Secondary Activities Fair took place on Wednesday and was very well received! Over 140 students signed up for over 10 activities/sports teams. We are looking forward to a great second-ary after school program.

EDLINE GRADES UPDATE

All secondary teachers will update and post grades on Edline on

the dates listed below. Some teachers may update grades more fre-

quently, but all teachers will provide new updates on the dates in-

dicated. If a new grade update does not appear for a particular

teacher on the dated listed, please contact the teacher directly for

update information.

1ST QUARTER

Aug. 26 – Nov. 1

2ND QUARTER

Nov. 4 – Jan. 24

3RD QUARTER

Jan. 28 - Apr. 4

4TH QUARTER

Apr. 7 - Jun. 19

Nov. 18 Feb. 10 Apr. 28

Sept. 16 Dec. 2 Feb. 24 May 12

Sept. 30 Dec. 16 Mar. 10 May 26

Oct. 14 Jan 13 Mar. 24 June 9

Report Card Report Card Report Card Report Card

IB TEAM BUILDING KICK OFF

On Friday Septem-ber 6th, IB staff and students par-

ticipated in our annual IB Team Building event. Students en-gaged in games and exercises designed to help reinforce their understanding of the Interna-tional Baccalaureate Pro-gramme and learner profile, and to further develop a sense of team spirit among our 2013-14 cohort. We were also very pleased to welcome back Sheline C., CIS Valedictorian 2013, to talk about her experiences when completing the full IB Diploma and to offer some words of wisdom to the current students. Both students and staff thoroughly enjoyed the event, and we extend our

thanks to Ms Dhara for organizing the whole event. Good luck to all of our IB students as they em-bark on another year of hard work and aca-demic success!

SECONDARY PARENT NIGHT

There was a great turn-out for the Second-

ary Parent Night on Wednesday, September

11. The connection between home and

school is very important to the success of

students. Thank you parents for attending

Parent Night and supporting your students

and CIS. Hopefully the evening provided a

brief glimpse into the daily life of your child.

IB Learner Profile Corner — Open-Mindedness in 9th and 10th Grade Math Class

Students are learning to be open-minded when approaching unfamiliar prob-

lems, fighting against the closed-minded assumption that

because there is something unfamiliar, they cannot find the

answer. Instead, they are focusing on what they do know

and exploring where it takes them, 10th graders with their

knowledge of basic postulates and theorems and 9th graders

with algebraic generalization.

Secondary Headlines Con’t

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Organization is the key!

We’ve already been back to school for three weeks, and that means that quizzes,

papers, and progress reports will be coming up quickly! The key to a bright and success-

ful school year is organization. Now is the perfect time for you to make sure you are start-

ing off on the right foot by getting yourself organized. Here are a few tips to help you manage

your time, set goals, avoid confusion, and stay on an organized path to success.

GOALS: It is important to set realistic goals at the beginning of the school year, and then break those

large goals into mini goals. Write your goals down in a highly visible place where you can see them often

and stay motivated to keep working towards achieving all that you hope for.

PLAN AHEAD: Wake up early enough for school to eat breakfast and arrive at CIS well ahead of time. Pack your

homework, gym clothes, instrument, computer, and lunch the night before so it’s all ready to go for school. Running

around in a panic is no way to start the day!

AVOID CLUTTER: At the beginning of the school year your backpack and locker are clutter-free, spend the time you need to

keep it that way! Create separate folders for each class, and develop a filing system for homework, tests, handouts for parents,

etc. As papers become outdated, throw them away!

FIND AN EFFECTIVE STUDY AREA: Designate a quiet, well-lit area for studying. Don’t study in front of the television or in an environ-

ment that you are likely to be distracted. Set rules for yourself about checking facebook, email, or playing games while studying.

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP: Get a good night of sleep to ensure that you are alert and ready to learn the following day.

USE A STUDENT PLANNER: Use your student planner or an electronic calendar. Try to use only one calendar, so you can make sure

everything is written down in one place and you won’t miss important assignments, tests, or events. When you learn about upcoming

homework or tests, write it down immediately in your planner so you don’t forget. You might want to color code your planner to make it

easier to stay organized (for example, highlight all tests in yellow, and write all homework assignments in red).

Secondary Counselor’s Corner

Ms. Katie

CIS PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT: COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Parents and Students are invited to attend a CIS College Admissions Information Event at

5:30pm on Wednesday September 25th in the MPR.

UNIVERSITY VISITS AT CIS Throughout the Fall, several Universities will be visiting CIS. This is a great time for students and parents to learn about specific Universities and also gain information about the application pro-cess. Please continue to check the Weekly Current for updates on additional visits that are scheduled and the location of these visits. At this time, the following schools are scheduled:

College Date Time/Location

Flager College www.flagler.edu

Monday, September 16

1:30pm, D1

Samford University www.samford.edu

Monday September 16

1:30pm,

University of Tampa www.ut.edu

Monday, October 7

2:25 pm, MPR

Rollins College www.rollins.edu

Tuesday, October 29

1:30 pm. MPR

LAST WEEK WE ANNOUNCED THEM, THIS WEEK YOU SEE

THEM…MEET THE MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP REPS:

Teacher Sponsors: Mr. Scott & Ms. Jodi Students Back Row: Nicki G., Charles S., Karinya L., Sofia E., Andrew C., Zoe. B. Students Front Row: Agustina T., Grace B., and Valentina T. Absent: Wray S. and Henri M.

WELCOME TO THE CIS

GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM!

Training will be at the school

field on Mondays and Wednes-

days 3.30-5pm, starting on Mon-

day 16th of September.

We hope to see you all there!

Coach Gigi, Coach Megan, and Coach Robyn

CIS Mission Statement: Cayman International School endeavors to provide each of our students the opportunity to achieve his/her academic and personal best within a U.S./International educational environment that encourages and in-spires leadership, character, and community service while embracing cultural diversity.

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CIS OUT AND ABOUT

Grade 11 students Jack G and David L recently completed the Duke of Edinburgh Ex-pedition which covered about 15 miles on foot around Grand Cayman. The students experienced rough conditions at sea in the RCIPS search and rescue boat and slept in tents whilst preparing fireside meals. The participants undertook physical training, map and compass reading, first aid and safety requirements.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an award given for completing a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged 14 to 24. At the conclusion, the par-

ticipants are given a Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.

For more information of the Award Scheme please contact Mr. Lee at 526 0687 or kamana _ltd @ yahoo.com

Seen On Campus

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CIS School Photo Schedule

16-18 September 2013/14

Time Grade Teacher Room # of Children Notes

8:05 PK3 Manuela MPR 16

8:40 Nursery Jessica MPR 15

9:15 Nursery Elizabeth MPR 16

10:15 Grade 1 Philippa MPR 15

10:50 Grade 6 Scott MPR 15

11:25 Grade 6 Sarah P MPR 15

12:00 Grade 3 Leanne MPR 15

12:30 Grade 3 Amy M MPR 15

13:15 Grade 2 Suzanne MPR 13

13:50 Grade 8 Marian MPR 12

14:25 Grade 11 Katie K MPR 12

14:55 Grade 8 Karen MPR 11

15:25

Time Grade Teacher Room # of Children Notes

8:05 PK3 Anna MPR 17

8:45 PK4 Gillian MPR 13

9:15 PK4 Dawn MPR 14

10:10 Grade 1 Tatum MPR 13

10:45 Grade 1 Sherry MPR 14

11:15 Grade 9 Lindsay MPR 16

12:00 Grade 2 Kaya MPR 12

12:35 Grade 2 Lizzie MPR 13

13:10 Grade 7 Matt J MPR 19

13:45 Grade 4 Jen MPR 16

14:20 Grade 10 John MPR 18

15:00

Time Grade Teacher Room # of Children Notes

8:05 PK4 Amy S MPR 13

8:40 Kinder Vanessa MPR 17

9:15 Kinder Alyssa MPR 16

9:50 Kinder Krista MPR 16

10:35 Grade 3 Rebecca MPR 14

11:05 Grade 11 Dhara MPR 12

11:40 Grade 12 Sarah MPR 13

12:10 Grade 4 Matt MPR 16

12:45 Grade 5 Darcy MPR 17

13:20 Grade 5 Jason MPR 16

13:50 Grade 9 Paul MPR 15

14:20 MPR NEEDS TO BE USED AT 2:20 FOR KARATE CLUB

END OF PHOTO SESSION

END OF PHOTO SESSION

DAY 1 - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

DAY 2 - TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

END OF PHOTO SESSION

9:55-10:10 BREAK - FACULTY PHOTOS

9:55-10:10 BREAK - FACULTY PHOTOS

Student Application for Elementary Student Leadership (ESL)

Name___________________________________________

Grade______ Teacher______________________

Here are two of my qualities that will make me a valuable member of the ESL:

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

I can support my school and fellow students by:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Please read and check the following statements as a guarantee of your commitment to the

ESL:

I understand and agree to miss several recesses a month in order to help plan and

carry out tasks/activities as required. (Meetings are EVERY Tuesday 11:05-11:25)

The following faculty/staff members endorse my skills and commitment to the ESL.

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

_______________________________ ____________________________

Student Signature and Date Parent Signature and Date

□ Please note all applications are due by Friday, September 20th

Elementary Student Leadership will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 11:05 in C8. Ms. Rita and Ms. Nadine will

announce Elementary Student Leaders on the morning of Monday, September 23rd.

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. An IB World School, authorized to present the Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Cayman INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

95 Minerva Dr., Camana Bay, P.O. Box 31364, Grand Cayman, KY1-1206, Cayman Islands Tel: 1-345-945-4664 | Fax: 1-345-945-4650 Email: cis@cayintschool.ky | Website: www.caymaninternationalschool.org

Spelling Club

I, (name)_____________________________, would like to participate in spelling club for this session. I know that it is my responsibility to come to the library during recess time (11:05-11:30) each Wednesday. At 11:30, I will join my class in the ARC for lunch.

This lunch club runs from September 11th, 2013-May 28th, 2014.

I have discussed this with a family member.

Student signature: __________________________________________

Parent signature: ___________________________________________

Date: _________________