Two of the eight sections of the new middle school building were delivered this week. The other six are expected by the weekend.
New Middle School Building Arrives
The grading is done, the concrete footers are poured, and this week the new Middle School building began to arrive. The entire building should be on the site by the weekend. Then tie-down and set-up crews will move into action, along with plumbing, electrical, IT, security, decking, and sidewalk subcontractors. With good weather and good luck, we should be occupying the building by October.
“Change for Change” Campaign
We’re very proud of our students’ response to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The 7th Grade started a “Change for Change” campaign to collect coins from every class. Their posters and collection boxes can be seen around campus. The campaign will conclude next Friday, September 16th.
After-School Enrichment Sign-Up
Information went home in this week’s Tuesday folder about many of the enrichment opportunities available to CIS students: Ballet, Mad Science, Martial Arts, Piano, Guitar, Drums and Indian Voice lessons.
Registration for these enrichment programs begins September 7th and concludes Friday, September 23. For programs with limited space, a lottery process will be used to determine the participants. The enrichment programs start the first week of October in the new middle school building.
Other clubs and activities will be added soon, including drama, chorus, cub scouts, brownies, girl scouts, cross county, volleyball and soccer. Information about these clubs will be sent soon.
We are very excited about the many activities and enrichment opportunities this year for our students and look forward to a very rewarding and fulfilling 2005-2006 school year. If you have any questions about after school enrichment, please do not hesitate to contact Dee Duncan
Got milk?? Pupils Proud of Puppy Project
CIS Maintenance Director Bill Kreitzer and his wife have saved the lives of over 100 dogs over the years. He recently adopted six puppies whose mother died days after the litter was born. Bill brought the puppies to school to show the students, and Middle School Science teacher Saretha Lavarnway turned the opportunity into an integrated academic project. Students bottle-fed the puppies and studied the digestive system, computed the individual weight gain and developed graphs to chart their development.
Anyone New for Carpooling?
With the high price of gas, more of you may be considering carpooling. We have one family off Robinson Church Road in Charlotte that needs help. Please contact Caroline Cobb if you’d like to assist, or if you need rides for your children.
Special Events!! Mark Your Calendars
- GREEK FESTIVAL. CIS families are encouraged to visit the Greek Festival this weekend, Friday until 10pm, Saturday Noor-8pm, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd. (www.greekorthodoxclt.org)
- “GLOBALIZATION AND GHANA,” a presentation by our Director, Dr. Beall, is September 21st, at 6:30pm at Harrisburg Town Hall. Richard will described the international education program at CIS, the impact of globalization, and his summer trip to west Africa.
- INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. UNC-Charlotte’s annual International Festival is a great family event that we encourage for all our students and families. Teachers will give extra credit for students attending the event on Saturday, September 24th, from 10am-6pm. (http://ifest.uncc.edu)
- BIG SWEEP. On Saturday, October 1st, CIS will participate in the international Big Sweep event. Families all over the world gather to help
CIS Comets Start Interscholastic Sports!
Coach Gayan prepares our coed cross country team for the first interscholastic competition by CIS students. Andrew Wrist (right) placed fourth overall in the first meet, and took second place the next week.