140417 Newsletter - Cayman International School

April 17, 2014
Vol. I, Ed. 32
Traffic Flow Around Campus
Please remember that the traffic flow at CIS
will be changing as of April 28, when you return from Spring Break. See attached.
Changes include:

All traffic on campus will flow one way

Secondary students have a new drop off and pick up location at the parking lot at
the south end of the field

There will be a safety barrier installed between the field and the road along the
east perimeter

A safety crossing will be established to provide a safe walking zone from the parking area to the campus

Parallel parking lines will be painted to designate additional parking areas
Other notes:

There will be a security guard at the entrance/exit intersection directing traffic during arrival and dismissal times

Please be courteous to all security guards and others who are working to make
traffic safer

The speed bumps on the east perimeter (back stretch) may not be installed by
April 21, so please drive slowly

There is additional parking available along the north perimeter of campus in the
unpaved section near the courts and the ARC
Drive slowly! Stay off of your phone while driving! Be careful and be courteous to others!
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as the new traffic system is implemented.
CIS wishes you a safe and happy
Spring Break.
The school will be closed from Friday, April 18 through to April 25,
2014 inclusive. Should you need
assistance from the school please
contact [email protected]
Cayman International School
P.O. Box 31364, Grand Cayman, KY1-1206
Phone: 345.945.4664 Fax: 345.945.4650 Email: [email protected]
Events
Apr 18
Public Holiday, Good Friday,
No School
Apr 21-25 Spring Break, School
Closed
Apr 28, 29, 30 Lunch Orders and
Ticket sales, 7-8:30am
Apr 29 Early Childhood Assembly,
ARC, 8:45am
Apr 29 Secondary Assembly, ARC,
10:10am
Apr 29 Elementary Assembly, ARC,
1:00pm
Apr 29 Parent Meeting—HS Trips,
MPR, 5:30pm
Apr 30 Grade 3 Vision Screening
May 1 Dart Landfill Meeting for CIS
parents, MPR, 5:30pm
May 2 Civvies Day, $2 donation
wear Orange for Feed Our
Future
May 3 SAT test
May 5-16 IB EXAMS
May 5-16 MAP Testing for Grades
3—7
May 5 PSA Swim Gala
May 7 Grade 3 Vision Screening
May 9 Feed Our Future—Empty
Bowls, ARC, 3:00-6:00pm
May 10 Rotary Science Fair
CIS Google Calendar link:
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AFTER SCHOOL GANG
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FOR MAY
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CIS Community News
We extend a hearty congratulations to the following 16 CIS parents who recently completed the Developing Capable Young People (DCYP) course:
Petra Berksoy
Karmen Berube
Jody Danter
Eddie Fernandes
Jacqui Fernandes
Late Franklin
Ailsa Keightley
Hind Kilali
Julie Marr
Tracey McGregor
April McIntosh
Philippa Roney
Nicole Ruddick
Cheryl Seymour
Rafe Wunsch
Penelope Wunsch
Should there be enough interest, the course will be offered during the 2014-15 school year.
If you wish to find out more about the DCYP program, please feel free to contact any of the
individuals listed above. We have also included below several testimonials as well:
“I loved the DCYP course. I found the information useful and informative. I acquired a
toolkit of techniques to help create a more healthy and positive home for my family. I feel
the course empowered me as a mother to meet my goals of raising capable, self-confident,
independent people. Thank you so much for offering it to our CIS community!” Julie
“I admire Ms. Angie's and Ms. Lisa's calm and thoughtful communication with children; this weekly reminder to use positive and respectful language was a helpful pause for
reflection.” Tracey
“We go to school to gain knowledge and experience to be successful in our careers, but
rarely do we get an opportunity to go to school to learn to be a better parent (which is the
most important job of all). The course is informative, interesting and rewarding for both
the parents learning the techniques and the children experiencing the effects of them. Angie is a great facilitator, adapting to the needs of the individuals and the group. It is also
great to develop a support network of other parents with similar goals. Thank you!”
Philippa
"I cannot recommend this course highly enough. The course material introduced me to a
whole range of new strategies and tools for dealing with difficult parenting issues, but perhaps more importantly it has encouraged me to really think about wider issues such as
how to encourage children to become capable young people, the importance of allowing
our children to make mistakes, and what sort of discipline is going to be most effective in a
family. The course sessions were both fun and challenging; and it was also very reassuring
to discover that most of us struggle with the same parenting issues." Ailsa
STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY
Please take about 10-15 minutes to provide your
input and thoughts about CIS through the strategic planning Survey. The survey is anonymous
and the results will be extremely valuable in helping to shape the new CIS strategic plan.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
CISsurvey-Parents
Early Childhood and
Elementary Parent
Series
There will be an Early
Childhood and Elementary parent series evening on
Tuesday, April 29. We will be discussing how our own personal temperaments impact our parenting.
Parents will have an opportunity to
participate in a short Myers Brigg
Type Inventory. It will be an enlightening experience for
those who attend.
(Depending on the level of
interest, we may host two
sessions on the same evening).
Elementary
Student
Leadership
raised CI$
125.00 from
their “Spring”
bake sale to be donated to ARK
(Acts of Random Kindness). A
cheque will be presented to
ARK at the next assembly.
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CIS Community News Con’t
Curriculum Chat
MAP TESTING IS AROUND THE CORNER
CIS students will be participating in the Measure of Academic Progress or MAP
assessment from May 5-16, 2014. Reading assessments will take place the first
week and math the second week. (Below is the schedule for the MAP assessment).
MAP tests are unique in that they are adaptive tests your child takes on a computer which
usually requires approximately 50 minutes to complete. It is important to note that these assessments are not timed and students have as much time needed to complete the reading or
math.
That means that the test became more difficult the more questions your child answers corMs. Rita
rectly. When your child incorrectly answers a question, the test became easier. Therefore, your child
will take a test specifically created for his or her learning level.
The MAP reading and math tests help determine your child’s instructional level and measure his/her academic growth throughout the school year.
After the assessment parents will receive the results for your child. Additionally, as previously done with our first
assessment scores in October, CIS will hold a meeting to discuss/explain the scores along with how CIS students
did in comparison to US norms, Tri-State Association Schools and all International Schools students who sat the
MAP assessment.
If you have any questions regarding the MAP assessment, please contact your classroom teacher or, Ms. Rita,
curriculum coordinator, at the following email address: [email protected]
MAP Reading Assessment
May 5
May 6
May 7
May 8
May 9
Grade 7
Grade 3
(Ms. Rebecca)
Grade 8
(BOTH Classes)
Grade 6
(Mr. Scott)
Make-ups or additional time needed to
complete
Grade 3
(Ms. Amy)
Grade 5
(Ms. Darcy)
Grade 4
(Mr. Matt)
Grade 3
(Ms. Leanne)
Grade 6
(Ms. Sarah
Homeroom)
Grade 5
(Mr. Jason)
Grade 4
(Ms. Jen)
MAP Math Assessment
May 12
May 13
May 14
May 15
May 16
Grade 7
Grade 3
(Ms. Rebecca)
Grade 8
(BOTH Classes)
Grade 6
(Mr. Scott)
Make-ups or additional time needed to
complete
Grade 3
(Ms. Amy)
Grade 5
(Ms. Darcy)
Grade 4
(Mr. Matt)
Grade 3
(Ms. Leanne)
Grade 6
(Ms. Sarah Homeroom)
Grade 5
(Mr. Jason)
Grade 4
(Ms. Jen)
April 17, 2014
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CIS Community News Con’t
EC/ES Counselor’s Corner
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Parents often want to improve relationships with their children, but sometimes it can
be difficult to know where to begin. Life is busy, and it is difficult to even find the time to
think about enhancing your relationship with your children. What does a parent do?
One of the biggest keys to a good relationship is spending time with your children. Sharing in
fun brings people closer together. It is important, even in the busy world we live in, to set time aside
Ms. Nadine
for your children. Start today and make family night a regular occasion in your house. When kids are
young there is nothing better than spending time with you, their parents. Here are a few ideas on how to fit
quality time in with your kids:
• Homemade Pizza Night: This is fun for kids, parents can roll out the crust and each person in the family can put
the toppings of his/her choice on a personal size pizza.
• Game Night: Take one night a week or one night a month and make it game night. Kids love
to play games and they learn sportsmanship at the same time.
• Movie Night: Take one night a month and make it family movie night. Let a different person
select the movie each night, pop some popcorn and hang out in the living room together.
• Family Fun Bag: Sit down and make a list of all the fun things you want to do together.
Write each one on a sheet of paper and place them in a bag. Draw one slip out each week or
month and do what is on the slip on family fun night/day.
Thanks to everyone who supported
the PTA uniform swap, approximately
$900.00 was raised! These funds will be
going to support a few upcoming PTA initiatives including:
PTA
CORNER
Congratulations to the Golden Shelf Elf Award
Recipients:
Ms. Amy’s
Grade 3
class
1) Senior Scholarship Essay contest (in June).
2) A NEW Grade 11 recycling campaign in conjunction
with the company ‘JUNK’.
3) Faculty and Staff happy-hour appreciation to be held in May.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Please Save-the-Dates:
Sunday, June 1st, 3-6 PM:
PTA Family Fun Beach Party – TBA.
 Wednesday, June 4th:
LAST uniform swap of the school
year.
 Thursday, June 12th, 1-2 PM: PTA General Meeting, 2014/15
Board nominations and VIP parking space drawing.
Nominations and volunteers are being accepted for the 2014/15 PTA
Board. Please contact any current Board member for details.

Sherrie Ehman ([email protected])
Debbie Taylor ([email protected])
April McIntosh ([email protected])
Gisela Gamba ([email protected])
Dr. Jeremy Moore ([email protected])
Ms. Krista’s
Kindergarten Class
April 17, 2014
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CIS Community News Con’t
“Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can, there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.”
― Sarah Caldwell
It is our nature to explore, discover and learn. To quote Aristotle, “All men by
nature desire knowledge”. The IB learner profile this month challenges us to
be knowledgeable in action, which in one sense should be easy because it is
instinctive. Yet this month we are reminded of the importance of actively pursuing knowledge. Actively pursuing and acquiring an in-depth understanding of
those things we don’t yet know is the challenge. This takes commitment and
hard work but the rewards are limitless. CIS recognizes the importance of encouraging student to develop knowledge,
skills and attitudes in relation to organization, time management, and oral and written communication skills. The aim of
the Organization and Development class is to continue and promote growth and development in each student as a learner
so they may be knowledgeable. We explore the learning process, each individual as a learner and the organizational
and study systems that are best for each student.
CIS Out and About
The Roller Hockey Travel team that practices out of Kings
Sports Centre recently competed in the NARCh (North
American Roller Hockey Championship) Tournament in Fort
Myers Florida. A number of CIS students were represented
on the U8, U10 and U14 teams. The 8U won Silver, 10U won
silver and the 14U won Bronze in the Silver Division. CIS students on the 8U team include: Lachlan L., Andy H., Connor F.,
Gavin S., and Phillip W. ’ on the 10U team were Kayden K.,
Justin H., Jayden M. and Sadie F. ; and CIS students on the 14U
team are Wyatt H. and Zachary B.
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!
MAKING 1/2 DAYS MORE WORTHWHILE…
Aleena D. and Eve M. spent their 1/2 day on
Tuesday, selling lemonade, Rainbow Loom
bracelets, and cookies to raise money for the
Humane Society! Well done, girls!
April 17, 2014
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Secondary Headlines
Third Quarter
2013-2014 Academic Honor Roll
CIS Honor Roll is for secondary students who meet the following standards: no
grade lower than an 80 (B-) in any class, and an average core subject GPA as follows:
Gold: 3.7-4.0
Silver: 3.4-3.6
Honorable Mention: 3.1-3.3
Gold
Silver
Honorable Mention
Grade 6
Laney B.
Grace B.
Mikayla C.
Arielle F.
William G.
Ava .H.
Olivia L.
Jack M.
Lea R.
Raegan R.
Lauryn S.
Luke S.
Erica S.
Zoe S.
Agustina T.
Valentina T.
Stewart D.
Kyler D.
Pierre-Louis S.
Arabella S.
Grade 7
Nicole G.
Madison I.
Alexia L.
Julia P.
Charles S.
Nina R.
Jeremy W.
Conor C.
Jude E.
Grade 8
Zoe B.
Kalie B.
Kabir C.
MeganE.
Olivia F.
Nuala P.
Jonah P.
Leanna S.
Matthew S.
Wray S.
Janelle W.
Justin D.
Fabio K.
Grade 9
Karl Erik B.
Arin B.
Sunya C.
Samantha C.
Drew L.
Sophie M.
Daniel N.
Camila P.
Dani S.
Kathryn S.
Patrick T.
Ceridwn F.
Grace G.
Valerie T.
Zac H.
James M.
Jacob P.
Grade 10
Aisha D.
Natalie F.
Sarah F.
Paula G.
Hannah G.
Tsin Zan G.
Emma B.
Melissa B.
Laura H.
Francisco M.
Felicity S.
Grade 11
Josiah D.
Hannah E.
Jagger H.
David L.
Blakely M.
Sebastian P.
Jordan P.
Sarah P.
Syrena P.
Sabrina S.
Sabrina W.
Juliette S.
Grade 12
Kirsten E.
Jack G.
Hayley G.
Katie T.
Thomas W.
Caelan M.
Congratulations Honor Roll Students!
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Seen on Campus
Math Club
Open Library
Music Rhythm Hunt Success!
Earth Day Campus Clean Up
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.
CIS TRAFFIC FLOW
B
F
A
C
C
ARC
CIS
A
Road leading up to the Guard
B
A Security Guard will be posted
House will be two-way
here during arrival and dismissal
times to direct traffic and manage
traffic flow at the intersection
ALL traffic will now be one-way
around the school
C
POOL
D
TENNIS
COURTS
Drop off and pick up parking
procedures remain the same for
EC and Elementary
D
SPORTS FIELD
Secondary School pick up and
drop off will be located at the
parking area at the south end of
the field
BASKETBALL
COURTS
E
A fence will be installed between
the road and long the east side
of the field
E
F
A safety crossing will be
established from C Block to the
parking area
CIS May Calendar
2014
NAME : ______________
NURSERY TO GRADE 2
Please circle date and selections
and turn in at “Drop off”
April 28th,29th & 30th
PARENT’S
EMAIL________________________
Please make cheques payable to
TROPICAL TRADER COMPANY
If paying in US$, please convert
at CI$1.00 = US$1.25
5th
6th
GRADE : _____________
Grilled Cheese
12th Beef
Stir Fry
Steamed White Rice
Or
Club Sandwich
Or
House Salad with Jerk Chicken
Whole Fruit or
Fruit & Oat Bar
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
th
13 Grilled Fish w/
Cayman Style Sauce
20th
Baked Fish
Steamed Brown Rice &Mixed Vegetables
Or
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Cheese Sandwich Or
Whole Wheat Tuna Salad Wrap
Whole Fruit or Brownie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
26th
Mini Burgers or A Big
Burger
w/ Oven Baked Fries or
Caesar Salad
OR
Chunky Garden Vegetable
Soup
OR
Ham & Cheese OR Club Sandwich
Whole Fruit or Cookie
Choc Milk Juices Bot. Water Milk
Or
Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Club Sandwich
Or
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Fruit Cup or Whole Fruit
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Savory Meat Lasagna
th
14
w/ Cooked Carrots
Or
Creamy Conch Chowder
Or
Turkey Sandwich
Or
Tuna Salad Wrap
27th
Caribbean
Chicken Curry
w/ White Rice
or
Roast Beef Sandwich
or
House Salad with Jerk Chicken
Whole or Fruit Cup
Choc Milk Juices Bot. Water Milk
Whole Fruit or Fruit Cup
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
21st
Chicken Teriyaki
w/ Egg Fried Rice
Or
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Egg Salad Sandwich
Or
House Salad with Grilled Fish
Whole Fruit or Fruit Cup
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Spaghetti &
Meatballs & Zucchini
28th
Or
Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Club Sandwich or Turkey Sandwich
Whole Fruit or Fruit Cup
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Corn on the Cob & Baked Fries
Or
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Ham & Cheese Or
Whole Wheat Tuna Salad Wrap
Wild Rice & Tarragon Carrots
Or
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Or
Chicken Salad Wrap Or
House Salad with Grilled Chicken
Whole Fruit or Banana Bread
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Please make cheques payable to
TROPICAL TRADER COMPANY
If paying in US$, please convert
at CI$1.00 = US$1.25
Sheppard’s Pie
2nd
Rotisserie Chicken w/
Aril 28th,29th & 30th
Rice &Beans & Sautéed Broccoli
Or
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Cheese Sandwich
Or
Whole Wheat Tuna Salad Wrap
Whole Fruit or Brownie
Choc Milk Juices Bot. Water Milk
19th
1st
Ticket Books sold at “Drop-off”:
7th
w/ Black Bean & Corn
Or
Conch Chowder
Or
Whole Wheat Club Or
House Salad with Jerk Chicken
Fruit Cup or Cookie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
w/ Baked Fries & Carrot Sticks
Or
Chunky Garden Vegetable Soup
or
Grilled Fish Sandwich OR Club Sandwich
Whole Fruit or Jell-O or Cookie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Grade 3 – 12
Jerk Chicken w/
8th
Rice & Beans & Sautéed Carrots
Or
Vegetable Soup
Or
Open Faced Pizza Sandwich
or
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Whole Fruit or Cookie
Choc milk, Juice, Bot. Water, Milk
15th
9th
Beef Stew
W/ Steamed White Rice
OR
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
OR
Italian Sub OR Roast Beef Sandwich
Whole Fruit or Brownie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
16th
BBQ Chicken w/
Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Carrots
Or
Vegetable Soup
Or
Chicken Salad Wrap
Or
House Salad with Grilled Fish
Fruit Cup or Cookie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
23rd Macaroni & Cheese
W/ Sweet Pumpkin & Garlic Toast
Or
Vegetable Soup
Or
Open Faced Pizza Sandwich
Or
Chicken Salad Wrap
Fruit Cup or Cookie
Choc milk, Juice, Bot. Water, milk
29th
Fruit Cup or Whole Fruit
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Rotisserie Chicken w/
Wild Rice & Tomato Salad
Or
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Or
Chicken Salad Wrap
Or
House Salad with Grilled Fish
Whole Fruit or Coconut Congo Squares
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Corn on the Cob & Baked Fries
Or
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Warm Grilled Chicken & Bacon Sandwich
Or
Whole Wheat Tuna Salad Wrap
Fruit Cup or Cookie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
24th Meatloaf w/ Gravy
Roast Potatoes & Carrots
Or
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
Or
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Or
Whole Wheat Tuna Salad Wrap
Whole Fruit or Jell-O or Cookie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
Turkey
Hot Dog
30th
w/Potato Salad
Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
or
Cheese Sandwich Or
Whole Wheat Tuna Salad Wrap
Whole Fruit or Brownie
Choc Milk Juice Bot. Water Milk
or
April 28th, 29th & 30th
7:00am-8:30am
No matter how old you are,
how big you get or how crazy
you may behave sometimes, there
is one person who will always be
by your side….your Mother! So
because of that, we would like to
dedicate the month of May to
Moms! So where ever you are,
grab your mom, give her a great
big hug, and
thank her for
all the big (and
little!) things
she does for
you everyday!
“EMERGENCY TICKETS”
will NO LONGER be available
at the Front Office
Monday May 5th - Grilled Cheese with Baked Fries &
Carrot Sticks
Wednesday May 7th - Hearty Sheppard's Pie
Thursday May 8th - Jerk Chicken with Rice & Beans and
Sautéed Carrots
Monday May 12 - Beef Stir Fry with Steamed White Rice
Wednesday May 21st- Chicken Teriyaki with Egg Fried Rice
Friday May 23rd– Meatloaf with Gravy and
Mashed Potatoes and Carrots
Tuesday May 27th– Caribbean Curry Chicken with White
Rice
CIS IB Exam schedule – May 2014
For morning exams students must be in school no later than 8.10am. For afternoon exams,
students must be in school no later than 12.10pm.
Date
Morning
Monday, 5th
May
Tuesday, 6th
May
07/05/14
08/05/14
Friday, 9th
May
English A Literature HL Paper 1
English A Literature SL Paper 1
Monday,
12th May
Tuesday,
13th May
Wednesday,
14th May
15/05/14
Friday, 16th
May
Monday,
19th May
Biology HL paper 3
Biology SL paper 3
20/05/14
21/05/14
22/05/14
Friday, 23rd
May
Duration
Afternoon
Duration
2h
1h30m
English A Literature HL Paper 2
English A Literature SL Paper 2
2h
1h30m
Biology HL paper 1
Biology HL paper 2
Biology SL paper 1
Biology SL paper 2
1h
2h15m
45m
1h15m
Mathematics SL paper 1
Mathematical studies SL paper 1
1h 30m
1h 30m
Geography HL paper 1
Geography SL paper 1
1h 30m
1h 30m
1h15m
1h
Mathematics SL paper 2
1h 30m
Mathematical studies SL paper 2 1h 30m
Geography HL paper 2
Geography HL paper 3
Geography SL paper 2
2h
1h
1h 20m
Spanish B HL paper 1
Spanish B HL paper 2
Spanish B SL paper 1
Spanish B SL paper 2
1h 30m
1h 30m
1h 30m
1h 30m