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1 Cayman International School | P.O. Box 31364, Grand Cayman KY1‐1206

phone 345.945.4664 fax 345.945.4650

email: [email protected]

November 26, 2010

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 inspires leadership, character, and community service while embracing cultural diversity.

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Events Nov. 26 Secondary School Open Gym, ARC,

6:00pm to 8:00pm Nov. 26, 29 & 30 Lunch Orders/Ticket Sales Nov. 27 CIS Soccer, U9 at 9:00am/U11 at

10:00am, CIS pitch Nov. 29 Tuition Due 2nd Trimester Nov. 29 & 30 Rented Christmas cast dress

rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm, ARC Nov. 30 Yearbook Pre-Sale ends Nov. 30 Giving Tree donations begin Dec. 1 & 2 Rented Christmas, 7:00pm, ARC Dec. 3 International Disabilities Day Civvies

Day ($2 fee) Dec. 3 High School Holiday Dance, ARC,

7:00pm to 9:30pm Dec. 4 CIS Soccer, U9 at 9:00am/U11 at

10:00am, CIS pitch Dec. 5 CI Marathon Water Stop Challenge Dec. 5 CI Children’s 1/2 Mile Fun Run, 10:30 Dec. 7&8 Cayman Once Upon a Time Dec. 10 Middle School Event, ARC Dec. 14 Giving Tree presentation (last day to

donate) Dec. 14 Winter Wonderland Musical Performance, 6:30pm, ARC

(performing students report at 6:00pm)

Dec. 16 Early Childhood Holiday Songs Pres-entation, 8:30am, ARC

Dec. 17 Holiday dress day Dec. 20-Jan. 3 Winter Break Jan. 4 School resumes Jan. 17-21 Semester Exams Jan. 21 End of Semester 1/Quarter 2 Jan. 24 Heroes’ Day; no school

Lunch Order/Ticket Sales On campus lunch orders for December ticket

sales will take place during student drop-off on Friday November 26th, Monday November 29th

and Tuesday November 30th. See the menu attached to this newsletter. Look for the Janu-ary menu in the December 17th News Flash.

Orders for January will be taken on January 4th, 5th and 6th during drop-off.

Tuition Due

School fees for the second trimester are due to CIS by November 29th.

Top Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Achievements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

CIS Community News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2 & 3 Senior Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Secondary School Headlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Attachments

Students on the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences were held last week for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. There is time set aside each semester for this important dialogue between parents and teachers. We are appreciative of all the parents who were able to attend the conferences. Our hope is that parents left the conferences with a better under-standing of their child’s performance along with some strategies to improve their learning. In our school-parent partnership, we all aim for each child to achieve to his/her potential. Research shows that parent involvement in their child’s learning is positively related to academic achievement. The attendance data for last week’s parent-teacher conferences is as follows: - 92% attendance from Kindergarten to Grade 5 parents - 70% attendance from Grade 6-12 parents

Rub-A-Dub-Dub 4 Teachers in a Tub!

Performances by CIS Grade 5 students and High School choir members contributed to a fantastic show at the Camana Bay Tree Lighting event on Tuesday, November 23rd. Thank you parents for your support!

Thank you teachers & congratulations Team CIS! Although we didn’t win, in our hearts we won first place in spirit and perseverance, and we had loads of fun!

CIS Shines at Camana Bay Tree Lighting


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CIS Community News

The 2010 Giving Tree On November 30th you’ll find the CIS Giving Tree decorated with gift tags in the office. Each gift tag will note the age and gender of a child who needs a gift. You and your family may choose to take a gift tag from the tree and shop for the child together. The receptionist will record your tag number and let you know if the child has indicated a gift he or she particularly desires. Return the wrapped gift with the tag identifying its recipient and ask the receptionist to cross off your num‐ber from the master list before placing your gift under the tree. We’ll present the gifts to a representative from The Department of Children and Family Services the night of our Winter Wonderland Musical Performance on December 14th.

International Waters Marathon Water Stop Challenge!

We’re still looking for water stop volunteers to staff the CIS table on December 5th. The CIS spot is at mile 12.5 on Walker’s Road, next to Cayman Academy. Shifts are available between 6:00am and 10:00am. All are welcome to help staff our water stop. If you’re interested contact: Rochelle ([email protected]) or Wendy [email protected]). Feel free to come to the next meeting: Tuesday, November 30th at 8:15 in the MPR.

Children’s 1/2 Mile Fun Run December 5th 10:30

Let’s show our CIS school spirit at the fun run for 7-12 years olds! The school with the most students in the race will win a school party sponsored by TCBY! Email a PTA member if you’d like your child signed up for the event, or if you’ve already regis-tered online.

2011/12 School Calendar Survey

Thank you to all of the families who participated in our online survey. The results will be considered as next

year’s calendar is developed. You will see it soon!

Great CIS Support for Yellow to Green Campaign

CIS Students made a positive contribution to their environment and community when they became involved in a Yellow Pages Recycling Program. Under the direction of Mr. Jason, Grade 4

teacher and coordinator of the Yellow2Green Challenge at CIS, the student body collected over 2600 old telephone directories. The old phone books will be used for home insulation to aid in

energy efficiency. A healthy clean environment is everyone’s responsibility and CIS

students participated 100% in this recycling program. Special congratulations to Ms. Krista’s class, who collected the most

phonebooks, and to Mr. Jason’s class, who came a close second.


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CIS Community News

See attached press release for more details!

Don’t miss your opportunity to buy the

Rented Christmas DVD. Ten percent of the proceeds go to the CIS performing arts program

See the attached flyer and form for additional details!

On show nights, parents are reminded to limit photographs and videos so as to not to disturb the performers and

other audience members.

The Yearbook Staff will sell refreshments at Rented Christmas

performances on December 1st and 2nd. This is also your last opportunity to buy the 2010/11

Yearbook at the pre-sales price of CI$55.

International Disabilities Day Fundraiser – Civvies Day ($2) next Friday, December 3rd

The Cayman Government has invited schools to participate in a themed day entitled “It’s About Ability,” focused on ad‐dressing the gaps in services for persons with disabilities. This event coincides with the International Day of Persons With Disabilities (Dec. 3rd) designated by the United Nations. The Ministry of Education, Training & Employment, along with the Steering Committee for Persons with Disabilities has invited CIS to participate in a dress‐down day (Civvies Day), with all proceeds donated to an organization which supports persons with disabilities, such as Maple House or the Sunrise Adult Training Centre, or individuals in the community who have disabilities and do not have the necessary funds for assistive devices such as wheelchairs. All money for Civvies day will be collected by homeroom teachers and donated for these pur‐poses. A $2.00 donation is requested to dress in Civvies clothes on

this day.


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November 26, 2010

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Secondary School Headlines University of WI Visits CIS

IB Program Update Troy Bajardi, IB Coordinator

This year has been an exciting one in the International Baccalaureate Program at CIS. As the only such program in the west-ern Caribbean, these select students have welcomed the challenges and responsibilities of representing the Cayman Islands and our school on a global scale. With just over 800,000 students on the planet enrolled in IB courses, it is indeed an honor and a privi-lege for our students. Our six students (Grade 12) who are IB Diploma candidates are working tirelessly to complete their Extended Essay research pa-pers due just after the new year. These are externally graded by IB examiners from around the globe. In addition to this college level project, they are also continuing their work in the area of Theory of Knowledge, a course designed to facilitate thinking skills and creativity of thought. As members of numerous sports clubs, musical groups, and various other extra-curricular activities on the island, all of our students are truly developing into well-rounded and individuals. Furthermore, all of our Grade 12 students enrolled in IB courses are providing incredible examples of the importance of hard work, commitment and integrity to our Grade 11 IB students as well as all others on campus. We are proud of them as they are on their way to becoming the Cayman Islands first ever International Baccalaureate Diploma graduates.

Secondary School Open Gym November 26th

6:00pm to 8:00pm The ARC will be open to all Secondary School students this Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 for an evening of games and fun. Students who are present will determine which group games are played in friendly competition. Games may include basketball, volleyball, indoor football, or other more unique games. Students must check-in upon arrival, and parents must come inside the ARC to personally check-out students by 8:00. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and appropriate shoes, and bring a water bottle. Return the permission slip attached to this newsletter no later than Friday, November 26th to participate.

Interested CIS High School students were treated to a presentation from the University of the West Indies. A recruiter and two currently enrolled stu-dents were on campus November 19th to provide information and answer questions.


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Students on the Move


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November 26, 2010

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Student Achievements

CIS Students Swim Away with Awards at the Lion’s Pool

Raegan R. & Arielle F. Vault to Greatness in Recent Gymnastics Meet

Raegan R. and Arielle F. (both Grade 3) represented the Mo‐tions Unlimited Gym in a gymnastics’ meet this past weekend in Rock Hill, SC. The Crown of the Carolinas hosted 1065 gymnasts comprising of 46 teams from 9 states and 3 countries. Raegan medaled in every event (vault, uneven bars, floor and beam) winning 3 bronze and 1 silver which earned her the silver (2nd place) all‐around in the Level 4. competition. Arielle placed 6th, 7th, 8th and 5th in the four events which earned her 6th place in Level 4 all‐around. The girls did a fabulous job considering that this was their first Level 4 competition. They will compete again in January at a meet in Las Vegas, NV.

Many CIS students participated in the annual Mike Lockwood Memorial Swim Meet that concluded last Sunday at the Lions Pool. The meet, which took place over the course of four days, was open to any interested local children and featured three teams from Jamaica. Cole M. (Grade 8) took the high point awards for the 11/12 boys age group and picked up 2 gold medals and 7 silvers in the process. In the 6 and Under Boys com-petition, Bradford G. won 6 Silver medals. Lawton G. won a Silver medal for the 8

and Under Boys. Other CIS students making appearances included Grade 6 student Flynn H. in her first official swim meet, Natalie M., Liam M., Cassidy M., Isabela W. and Sofia W. Veteran swimmer Katie K. who had to miss the com-petition due to a cast, demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship by showing up to cheer for fellow swimmers. Great job to all!


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What is your background and heritage? I am Caymanian-Jamaican. I was born in the George Town Hospital and raised in Northward in the district of Bodden Town. Both of my

parents are Jamaican born, and my mother’s family moved here between 1973 and 1974. I was raised in a Christian household like most other Caymanians, but we don’t belong to a particular group because we believe that God is God no matter how you interpret him.

Which countries have you lived in? I have lived in Grand Cayman for the majority of my life. However, I spent 3 months in Florida because of hurricane Ivan, and was in Jamaica for the summer of 2004 to spend time with relatives.

How long have you been living in the Cayman Islands? My entire young life so far.

How many years have you been at C.I.S.? Since I enrolled in grade nine.

Describe yourself (3 best and worst 3 personality traits). I think of myself as a very shy, awkward, and solitary type of person, if I would be talking about bad qualities. If speak-

ing about the good... I would say with confidence, that I am an understanding, very determined type of person, who is a genuinely beautiful person (in the sense that I am a good if not great lis- tener, who is kind, sweet, honest, and optimistic about difficult situations and the potential of all sorts of people.)

Ninjas or pirates? Why? Pirates. Pirates are more open people, visiting places all over the world not just limiting themselves to Asia, even if they are looking to take over the area and steal everything from everyone.

If you had to pick one place in your town to bring a tourist, where would you go? Why? I would bring him or her to East End, and visit the blowholes in North Side because that area is more serene and majestic. The way the waves crash against the ironshore is so catastrophic like a volcano. The best thing is that the tide provides you a chance to get a glimpse of wildlife that you probably wouldn’t get unless you were a diver Also, I would get the opportu-nity to tell somebody about my cherished childhood memory that occurred when I went there, and the tourist would get an experience of talking to a Cayma-nian, and hear my story of the importance of this place.

What is your taste in music? What is your Favourite song of all time, favourite at the moment? I like mostly Caribbean music, especially genres such as Reggae and Soca as well as R&B. For both preferences I like the old and new artists and music of both types. Right now, my favourite song is “Smile” by the Alchemist released in 2009, and my all time favourite since 2008, is “Lifetime” by Maxwell, even if it’s nine years old.

Are you a collector of anything? What? Why? Yes, I collect pens and stamps. I collect them because my family convinced me to do that -- stamps to spend time with my grandmother.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why? I would want the power of cupid ( to have the ability to make people fall in love with each other) so I could give everyone, including myself the opportunity to be loved, because in my opinion all the world needs love, because with love we have the potential to end even the strongest of wars.

What is your idea of fun? If given a choice to skip school for a day, how would you spend the entire day? If I was given the choice to skip school for a day, I would most likely spend it a) on a boat (given if I had the money to rent one) cruising around the island, taking in the sun and chilling out with some close friends (if I ever get the nerve to confidently approach them), splashing in the water (so I don’t overheat); b) lying in a hammock all day long on a quiet beach; c) dancing freely at the hottest, drug free party; or, if I can’t do any of these things, d) not skipping school.

Which is your most favourite place on this earth? Why? My favourite place on earth is definitely on the water especially in Cayman, on a boat because I love feeling the wind in my hair, and the sun on my skin because it fills my heart with light, enlightening my life.

If you could eat dinner with any 3 people (deceased or alive) who would they be? Bob Marley, Tyra Banks, and my maternal great-grandmother.

If you had to evacuate your house immediately, what is the one thing you would grab on the way out? Simple, nothing. I would be content to get out with my life, because no material thing I own is really worth saving; the memories of them are enough to keep me happy.

Senior Spotlight! Rebecca L.

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Candy GramsWHEN: On sale Nov. 29- Dec. 8

WHERE: On sale in the ARC at Lunch and at a booth in front of the school at 3:15

HOW MUCH: Candy Canes- $1

Candy Bags- $3

PICK UP IMMEDIATELY OR GET DELIVERED TO A CLASSROOM ON DEC. 10

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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: [email protected] | Website: www.caymaninternationalschool.org

Dear Parents: This Friday, November 26th 2010, the CIS Secondary will be hosting an Open Gym Night! Please complete this form and bring it to the event in order to attend. Thank you. CIS STUDENT DETAILS TO BE COMPLETED: Student Name___________________________________ Grade Level_______________ Parent’s Name___________________________________ Phone Contact for Parent __________________ Name of person picking up the student_________________________________________________________ My son/daughter is permitted to attend the CIS social event on Friday, November 26, 2010. I am aware that my son or daughter is to be picked up at the ARC on that evening. The person picking up my child will be indicated on this form. Both I and my child understand that school guidelines for policies and procedures will apply for extracurricular events. We have read and understood these guidelines as laid out in the student‐parent handbook for the current school year. Both my child and I agree to assume responsibility for my child’s behavior. CIS Student Signature_________________________________________Date_______________________

CIS Parent Signature__________________________________________Date_______________________

Secondary OPEN GYM NIGHT Permission Form

RENTED CHRISTMAS DVD ORDER FORM

$25 PER DVD Child’s Name: _______________________________________ Class: _______________________ Teacher: _______________ Parents Name: _______________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________ Number of DVDs Requested ___________________________ Payment Options 1. Cash: Amount Enclosed: __________________________ 2. Cheque: Cheque No. _____________ Amount __________ Please make cheque payable to: VIP Productions 3. Debit Card Number ____________________________ Expiration Date ____________________________ Name on card ____________________________ Please complete the order form with payment and bring to either performance or place in the drop off box located in the CIS Office. Thank you. Martin Wilkinson Mobile 916-1561

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“BOOK IT” TO GRAND CAYMAN NOVEMBER 27th

The Camana Bay Third Annual Children’s Book Festival

Hosted by Camana Bay and Books & Books

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (November 11, 2010): On November 27th, young readers

(and their parents) can enjoy a day of free literary events at the third annual Children’s Book

Festival at Books & Books in Camana Bay. Camana Bay, the newest Town Centre in Grand

Cayman, offers a range of entertainment options including high-end shopping boutiques, a state-

of-the-art six-screen movie theatre, a bustling book store and coffee shop, and a series of free

events which support Camana Bay’s mission to encourage a culturally enriched environment for

residents and visitors alike.

Hosted by Cayman Bay and Books & Books in partnership with Maples and Calder, this year’s

Children’s Book Festival features an impressive line up of internationally celebrated children’s

authors and illustrators. Children ages 3 - 7 will be treated to a fun, educational and interactive

presentation by Eric Litwin and James Dean, the author and illustrator of the New York Times

bestselling sensation Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes. Stroll along with Pete the Cat and watch

his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries,

blueberries and other big messes. James Dean will give a painting demonstration and Eric Litwin

will have the kids moving and grooving as he plays the guitar and the banjo and sings. This year,

preteens will have the opportunity to meet award-winning authors Ridley Pearson and Tom

Angleberger. Ridley Pearson, also a bestselling adult crime novelist, will present the latest book in

his popular Kingdom Keepers series, Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow. Follow the

Kingdom Keepers, five teenage heroes whose job it is to protect the theme parks from the

Overtakers, on another behind-the-scenes adventure in the magical world of Disney. Tom

Angleberger will share his witty and funny new book, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Discover

how sixth-grader Dwight uses an origami finger puppet of Yoda to predict the date of a pop quiz,

reveal who stole the classroom Shakespeare bust, and save a classmate from popularity-crushing

embarrassment with some well-timed advice.

The festival takes place at Camana Bay on Saturday, November 27 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

From 11:00 AM onwards, Books & Books will host the visiting authors and illustrator for a full

schedule of book presentations. They will be joined by “Gimistory” performers Nasaria Suckoo-

Chollette and Rita Estevanovich who will entertain the children with their traditional Caymanian

storytelling. The schedule for the bookstore events is as follows:

11:00 AM Eric Litwin and James Dean, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (ages 3-7)

12:00 PM “Gimistory” performers Nasaria Suckoo-Chollette and Rita Estevanovich (all ages)

1:00 PM Tom Angleberger, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (ages 8-12)

2:00 PM Ridley Pearson, Kingdom Keepers III: Disney in Shadow (ages 8-12)

Throughout the day kids can take part in a range of activities, crafts, and games outdoors on The

Paseo with a complimentary schedule that provides an alternative for kids older or younger than

the age group at which the book presentations are aimed. A giant sandpit will delight young tots,

while older kids can explore their creative sides with a variety of crafts including origami, sock

puppets, and bookmarks or test their problem-solving skills at the mystery maze corner.

Drumming classes, sidewalk chalking, and a sing along with Bona Fide will also be on offer.

Books & Books and Camana Bay will donate part of the proceeds from this year’s festival to the

Cayman Islands Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

For up to date information on all Books & Books events in Grand Cayman, visit:

www.booksandbooks.com

Notes for editors:

• Books & Books is South Florida’s premier independent bookseller with locations in Coral Gables,

Miami Beach and Bal Harbour Shops. Founded in 1982 by

Mitchell Kaplan, Books & Books is exceptionally well-respected in the literary community as one of

America’s most successful independent bookstores.

• Books & Books in Grand Cayman is located at the Town Centre of Camana Bay, at 45 Market

Street, where it is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. The store number is

345-640-2665.

• The Books & Books International Visiting Author Series is generously sponsored by Ogier,

Sunshine Suites Resort and the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.

• Books & Books was one of the first shops to open at the Town Centre of Camana Bay; Grand

Cayman's new shopping and entertainment destination. The store has a large section dedicated to

Caymanian authors, as well as a vast number of titles of Caribbean interest. The Caribbean section

is just one area of a store that is designed to encourage customers to explore and creates a sense of

discovery. A light and airy room dedicated to children has a particularly impressive selection of

young adult fiction in addition to toys, educational games and books for kids of all ages. The new

and notable fiction section includes New York Times bestsellers, while the arts room has a

comprehensive collection of architecture, design, photography and gardening books.

• Sign up to receive Books & Books free, weekly electronic newsletter of special events by visiting

www.booksandbooks.com. Click on the “monthly newsletter” section, type in your email address

and select “Cayman Island events”. Thanks for your interest!

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