UPDATEMarch 7, 2006 |
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Prepared by Deanna Duncan, Principal andDr. Richard Beall, Director |
UPDATEMarch 7, 2006 |
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Prepared by Deanna Duncan, Principal andDr. Richard Beall, Director |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The monthly meeting of our Board of Directors is this Thursday, March 9th, at 6:30pm at the Harrisburg Town Hall. Topics will include the academic program for grades 9-12 and a proposal for the gradual expansion of the school by adding third classes to grade K-2 in 2007. Dr. Beall will stay after the meeting for a question and answer session.
FINANCE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors has moved its monthly meeting date to the 2nd Tuesday, at 6:30pm. Like all committee meetings, this is open to the public for observation.
UPDATE NOW ON OUR WEBSITE
Technology Director Troy Bunch is coordinating the updating of our website, and has begun posting each UPDATE on the website under “News Sources.” This is a good way for you to share CIS news with family and friends in other places.
NO HANDOUTS IN CARPOOL
For safety reasons, we ask that no items be passed out during carpool pick-up in the afternoons. This can distract drivers, delay the pick-up process, and would be an almost daily occurrence if all requests were permitted. Thanks for your understanding.
EARLY DISMISSAL TOMORROW
Our teachers will have another afternoon for curriculum development and planning tomorrow afternoon. Classes will be dismissed at noon. Childcare is only available for those families who made prior arrangements earlier in the year.
SKATE PARTY TOMORROW, 1-3pm
All CIS families are invited to Frye’s Roller Rink (2790 Poplar Tent Road, Concord) tomorrow afternoon from 1-3pm for a skate party. The facility will only be open to our school group. The admission of $4 includes skate rental; in-line skate rental is an additional $2.50. Parent supervision will be required, since the CIS staff will be in professional development meetings.
2006 YEARBOOK ON SALE
The 2005-6 Yearbook is now on sale. Get yours today. The cost is $28! If you need additional order forms, please see Ms. Smithers. Hurry! The sale ends March 13th!
Winter Dance
Sunday, March 12, 2006
The CIS Drama Committee is hosting this semi-formal dance for CIS students and their parents, grandparents, or any adult role model or mentor, with:
• Professional DJ
• Dancing on the ballroom floor
• Professional photographer
• Lovely desserts and delectables, punch fountain
• Prizes for “Most Elegant” and “Most Dashing”
2:30-5:30pm, Best Western Charlotte Uptown
201 S. McDowell Street $25 for a couple, $10 additional
******The Winter Dance will occur as scheduled. If you purchased tickets and have not received them, there will be a guest list at the door. Tickets will be sold at the door. Please join us for this wonderful event. Thank you.
From the desk of the Finance Officer by Sandi Vielbaum
Upcoming CIS Financial Newsletter
Starting March 21st and continuing on the 3rrd Tuesday of each month, you will receive a CIS Finance Newsletter in your child’s Tuesday folder, with information about the school’s finances the prior month and year-to-date. The Newsletter will also feature a “Financial Education” section with a monthly topic describing how finances work in a charter school. Based on recent parent meetings, as well as rumors we have heard regarding the school finances, we feel it is important to inform our community so there are no misunderstandings.
If you have a particular topic you would like covered, please submit it to me by the 30th of the each month. You can email me at vielbaums@ciscomets.org or call 704-455-3847, ext. 3. My goal is to keep our parent community as informed and educated as possible regarding the school’s financial status.
One quick update…
CIS’s financial state is solid. Challenges…yes…just as there are for any public school. Growing pains…absolutely. Our future… very bright. Questions…. Just ask.
Thank you.
COMPUTER TEST RESULTS
The NC Department of Public Instruction has released the results of the 8th grade on-line computer literacy tests our students took in November. Parents will receive your child’s score today.
READ
ACROSS AMERICA
SUCCESS!
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant Tammi Remsburg had an inspiration and made it a reality. Under Mrs. Remsburg leadership, more than 160 CIS students participated in Read Across America last week, joining students nationwide. Students recorded their time of reading, and created original posters and essays to celebrate reading.
Poster
Winners: Kindergarten, Melissa Conway; 1st Grade, Schuyler
Rowe; 2nd Grade, Celeste McFarlane; 3rd Grade
(tie) Rachel McMillen and Ricki Scott; Grades 4-8, Corey Terral;
Principal’s Choice (tie) Sophia Garmon and Eshaan Zaveri
A Poem about Reading
by Eshaan Zaveri (grade 3)
Pick up a book,
Any book.
It can be about a person,
Country, or how to cook!
Make it adventure,
Make it exciting!
Read anything you can
In the whole, wide world!
Read a book that’s funky!
Read about a monkey!
Just Read!
Read a book by Dr. Seuss,
Or read a book about a moose.
Read a book that you pick!
Just Read!
Read a Book!
2006 Read Across America Essay Contest
by Aditya Katragadda
Imagine
a person who has stayed in one country and read on books on culture?
Would he know about other people and cultures? Well, fortunately I
do and now I will tell you “How reading can help you understand
and/or communicate with other cultures!”
It is very important to read about other cultures, because you never know when it will come in handy. For example, you might need it if you go on a business trip to a foreign country. Because in Greece and Nigeria, never wave your hand! It is considered a serious insult, so just wave your fingers for a cab, not your hand!
It is important to read because it will help you understand and communicate with other cultures. For example, if you go to China, you will need to know Chinese to communicate with the ethnic people. And if you go to Europe, they might kiss you on the cheek as respect—so you must understand that. In a lot of countries, you should never nod your head!
It is also important to read because you will learn about the author’s experiences and know what to do when you are in a foreign country. For example, author Roald Dahl writes about his experiences in the Shell Companies. In his autobiographies such as Boy and Going Solo, he visits different countries. He talks about the RAF and World War II. Another author you might want to read about is Doctor Seuss. He talks to young kids about different countries, continents, and imaginary worlds. His last book is “Oh, the Places We Will Go.”
It is very important to read because it will help you accomplish anything…almost. It will help you when you need it most. For example, if you have a plane crash and you are stranded in the wilderness, you might have read a book or two on survival, right! Also, if you need to save someone’s life from drowning, the CPR book will come in handy. This is how reading can help you understand and/or communicate with other cultures. I hope you read about it!
