Cayman International School

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

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

GRADUATION

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Jun 05 Screenagers, 7:00 p.m., ARC Jun 06 PTA Uniform Swap, 7:30- 8:30 a.m. (until Jun 08) Jun 06 Band and Chorus Concert, 6:30 p.m., ARC Jun 07 Gr 5 What’s Shakin’ Shakespeare , 2:00 p.m. Books & Books Jun 08 High School Award Cer., 9:00 a.m., ARC Jun 09 Library Book Due Jun 09 3v3 Football Tourn., 3:15- 5:15 p.m., Field Jun 09 Graduation, 7:00 p.m., ARC Jun 12 Review Week Jun 12 PTA Annual General Meet- ing, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Jun 15 Gr 3 Invention Convention, 8:30-11:00 a.m., MPR Jun 19 Queen’s Birthday (Holiday)

Click the calendar below to view the CIS Calendar for more upcoming events.

Library Books are due

back by Friday, June 09

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Community News Cont’d

Spring 2017 MAP

Curriculum Chat:

Parents, your child will be coming home

with his/her reading and math Measure-

ment of Academic Progress or MAP scores

on Monday. The following are a few fre-

quently asked questions when trying to

interpret the data.

What is a RIT score?

The RIT score is an equal-interval scale,

like feet and inches, which makes growth in

learning easy to measure. RIT scores range

from approximately 150-260. Students

typically start at a RIT score of about 179-

190 in third grade and progress to the 230-

260 range by high school.

How are percent and percentile dif-

ferent?

A percent explains how well the test taker

did on the test, while a percentile rank ex-

plains how well a test taker did in compari-

son to the other test takers in that same

grade. For example, if the percentile score

is a 53 that score means that particular stu-

dent did as well or better than 53% of the

students who also took the particular assess-

ment in that grade.

What is meant by the district average on the report?

This is the average RIT score of students in the same grade level at CIS. (There are no other schools in our district).

If the mean is established with US norms how do our students compare with International students?

Many international schools have their students sit the MAP tests and NWEA then provides the RIT scores from the international community

along with breaking them into the two regional associations Cayman International compares with, AASSA and Tri-Association.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s scores please contact the homeroom teacher or Ms. Rita Imparato, curriculum coordinator at rita.imparato@cayintschool.ky Also, if your child scored in the 90th percentile or higher in either subject and you are interested in learning more about the Johns Hopkins Gift-

ed and Talented program, please contact Ms. Rita.

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Community News Cont’d

Health Screenings for The New School Year

All new students and Pre-K4 students who will be entering Kindergarten in August 2017, are required to have Health Screening

before starting CIS in the new school year. It is also essential for all children to have up to date immunizations for protection against communi-

cable diseases. Immunizations due may be administered at the time of screening.

Health Screening can be done through the Public Health Department School Health Services or

a Private Medical Practitioner, utilizing the School Health Record provided by the Public

Health Department.

If you would like to set up and appointment through the Public Health Department School

Health Services, there are limited spaces available so you must contact the school to arrange

that as soon as possible. The set date for CIS screenings is Friday, July 28 at the John Gray

High School Medical Center.

For more information and/or a list of the Private Medical Practitioners , please see attached

documents at the end of the newsletter.

Grade 5’s Zimbabwe Shoes Donation

Thank you to everyone who supported the bake sale for the Zimbabwe shoe collection. We raised over 350 dollars, and have collected over 50 pairs of shoes! Using the funds collected from the bake sale and the book sale, the students have created a budget for the project.

Each pair of shoes will be cleaned and packaged with socks, shoelac-es, and this graphic!

Hair Donations-Ayla & Noa D.

Ayla (Grade 4) and Noa (Grade 1) have spent the last 2 years

growing their hair in order to donate it to help cancer patients.

They will be hand delivering their "braids" to a wig shop in To-

ronto that specializes in wigs for cancer patients.

BayTaf– Ava H.

Ava H competed in the 800, 1500 and 3000 meters at the BayTaf, Tampa Bay Classic

Track and Field Event.

Ava ran the 3000 meters in 11 mins 49 secs - (7.5 laps) at a personal best and WON

GOLD. The 800 meters was just an hour later and Ava placed 8th in her age group run-

ning it in 2 mins 37 secs. Sunday morning was the 1500 meters and was a fast race, Ava

caught up with her 17 year old team mate and they crossed the line in a phenominal

sprint finish to win her BRONZE in her age group. Ava ran the 1500 meters in 5 mins

21 secs which is 6 seconds off from qualifying for Carifta. Ava runs with 345 Athletics

Club. Click on link to see a video.

https://www.facebook.com/amber.yates.9279/posts/10154505948591003

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Community news Cont’d

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Early Childhood and Elementary Headlines

Pre-K3 Luau Party!

5th Grade is Moving on up

NEXT WEEK is full of FUN transition activities to help

with the jump to Middle school!

Monday, June 5th - Classroom lessons with Ms. Kim

and a few current 6th grade students to help answer the

most pressing questions!

Wednesday, June 7th - Lock Combination Coaching/

Tournament. We’ll hear from our reigning champion,

Felicity H and then our 6th grade students will coach the

5th graders on how to open their locks. The event will

conclude with a bracketed tournament which will deter-

mine who the FASTEST lock opener in the 5th grade is!

PRIZES will be given to the winning team (coaches in-

cluded).

Friday, June 9th- The “REAL DEAL BREAKFAST”-

Groups of 6th grade students will be paired with groups

of 5th grade students…a chance to find out “the real

deal” about Middle School- no filters!

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Secondary Headlines

Secondary Final Exams

Students and Parents – Final exams for students in grades 6 to 11 are Fri-

day, June 16 to Wednesday, June 21. Students will take one final exam

in the morning on Friday, June 16, and two exams on June 20 and

21. The review week for secondary students will begin on Friday, June

9. Please see the attached schedule to know what day and what time you

will take specific subject exams.

Grade 8 Spoken Word Poetry Slam

On June 13, (12:30-3:00) the 8th

grade will be presenting their poetry in

a spoken word poetry slam hosted by

Books and Books in Camana Bay. This

opportunity will allow the students to

raise awareness about modern slavery

and human trafficking, while also rais-

ing money for an aid organization of

the students’ choice. Please do come

and support the 8th graders during the

presentations!

Secondary Uniform Information 2017-2018

As we wrap up the current school year we are already looking forward to 2017-2018. With that in mind, we want to be clear on the uniform

guidelines along with a few changes we have made. The latest and most up-to-date information on uniforms and how to order can be found on

the school website.

Changes

1. Lands' End style khaki capris for females are allowed (and encouraged) along with the uniform pant

2. Only to-the-knee Lands' End uniform style skorts are allowed (this has been in effect since 2016)

3. ***All skirts and skorts will be measured as two inches above the knee (not the fingertips)

4. Shoes that are not tied will result in an infraction (3 infractions = consequence)

5. No Converse sneakers with red stripes (white) or white toes (black), etc.

Reiterations

1. Shoes must be all black or all white, including laces (this will be strictly enforced)

2. Male shirts must be tucked in with black or brown belts

Socks must be black or white

CIS promotes proper and professional uniform dress as a representation of our identity. We appreciate your support as you look to making

uniform orders and PTA uniform swap purchases for the coming school year. Again, the latest information can be found at: http://

www.caymaninternationalschool.org/page.cfm?p=392 (Uniform guide attached at the end of the newsletter as well).

Thank you!

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with Thomas S

My dad’s family is from New York and my mom’s is from Oregon. My ancestors on my dad’s side originally came from Italy, Russia and other places, I don’t know. My mom is ½ Philipino meaning that I am a ¼. I consider myself fully American, however. I have lived in the United States prior to moving to Cayman in 2007. This is my third year at CIS. I’m a pretty simple person. I like relaxing whenever I have free time but I never have it. Some of the best traits I believe I have are my motivation, humility (I can barely think of positive traits right now), and calmness. Some of my not so good traits are my stubbornness and laziness

What is your favorite movie and why? -Forrest Gump is my favorite movie for the quality of the acting as well as how the plot incorporates actual history into it.

Other than schoolwork and studying, what activities do you enjoy? -I love playing rugby and basketball, and I have played them competitively for the last few years. I also like watching movies on Netflix and eating.

If you could eat dinner with any 3 people (deceased or alive) who would they be? -Kid Cudi, Kristaps Porzingis and Odell Beckham Jr.

Do you want to be famous? Why/Why not? -Not really because I don’t like being in the spotlight which is kind of ironic because this is my “Senior Spotlight.”

What are your plans after you graduate from CIS? -I’ll be attending university at UC Berkeley in the fall. That’s basically all I know.

If your child has an

achievement or expe-

rience you would like

to share in the Weekly

Current, please email

cis@cayintschool.ky

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CIS Mission Statement: Our students achieve academic and personal excellence and prepare for higher education within an international environment that inspires learning, character and service.

#CISInspires

Final Exam Schedule 2016-2017 - Semester Two

Friday, June 16 Tuesday - June 208:00-8:50 Period 1 8:00-8:50 Period 2

Final Exams - Grades 6-11 Final Exams - Grades 6-11

8:55-10:55 6 - English (Peyton) D8 8:55-10:55 6 - Science (Mariska) D3

6 - English (Mark - Proctor) D9 6 - Science (Jeff - Proctor) D4

6 - English (Hayley - Proctor) D7 6 - Science (John - Proctor) F1

7 - Geography (Gus) C9 7 - Math (Jessica) F2

7 - Geography (Colin - Proctor) D6 7 - Math (Max - Proctor) F4

8 - Math (Jessica) F2 8 -

8 - Math (Max) F4 9 - English (Mark) D9

8 - Math (John L.) F1 9 - English (Stephen - Proctor) D10

9 - Biology (Dhara) Lab1 10 - Chemistry (Bill) Lab2

9 - Chemistry (Bill) Lab2 10 - Chemistry (Dhara - Proctor) Lab1

9 - Physics (Bryan) F3 11 - IB History (Sarah) D1

10 - Spanish 2 (Cristina) C10 11 - IB Geography (Emily) D2

10 - Spanish 3 (Sam) C8

11 - IB English (Stephen) D10 10:55-11:05 Break

11 - IB English (Sarah - Proctor) D1 11:10-11:55 Period 4

11:55-12:30 Lunch

10:55-11:05 Break 12:35-1:10 Period 5

11:10-11:55 Period 4

11:55-12:30 Lunch Final Exam Schedule

12:35-1:25 Period 5 1:15-3:15 6 - Spanish (Julia) C8

1:30-2:20 Period 6 6 - Spanish (Sam - Proctor) C9

2:25-3:15 Period 7 6 - Spanish (Cristina - Proctor) C10

7 - Science (Mariska) D2

Final Exam Schedule 7 - Science (Sarah D. - Proctor) D1

12:35-3:15 8 - Science (Jeff) MPR 8 -

1:15-3:15 11 - IB Biology (Dhara) Lab1 9 - Algebra 1 (Bryan) F3

Class Changes 9 - Geometry (Jessica) F2

1:15-1:25 Period 5 (Dhara - IB Prep to Bill - Study Hall) Lab2 9 - Geometry (Max) F4

1:30-2:20 Period 6 (Dhara - Marine Biology to Bill - Study Hall) Lab2 10 - English (Mark) D9

10 - English (Stephen - Proctor) D10

11 - IB Chemistry (Bill) Lab2

11 - Non IB Chemistry students (study hall w/ Dhara) Lab1

Final Exam Schedule 2016-2017 - Semester Two

Wednesday - June 218:00-8:50 Period 1

Final Exams - Grades 6-11

8:55-10:55 6 - Medieval History (Haley) D7

6 - Medieval History (Gus) C9

6 - Medieval History (Mariska - Proctor) D3

7 - English (Peyton) D8

7 - English (Mark - Proctor) D9

8 -

9 - Spanish 1 (Sam) C8

9 - Spanish 2 (Cristina) C10

10 - Politics/Economics (Emily) D2

10 - Politics/Economics (Sarah) D1

11 - IB Math Studies (John) F1

11 - IB Math SL (Max) F4

10:55-11:05 Break

11:10-11:55 Period 3

11:55-12:30 Lunch

12:35-1:10 Period 6

Final Exams - Grades 6-11

1:15-3:15 6 - Math (Bryan) F3

6 - Math (Max - Proctor) F4

6 - Math (Mariska - Proctor) D3

7 - Spanish (Julia) C10

7 - Spanish (Sam - Proctor) C8

8 -

9 - US/Global Issues (Gus) C9

9 - US/Global Issues (Peyton - Proctor) D8

10 - Algebra 2 (John) F1

10 - Geometry (Jessica) F2

11 - IB Spanish (Cristina) D2

11 - HS Spanish (Sarah - Proctor) D1

11 - Students w/out Spanish (Stephen) Study Hall D10

GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL ENTRY HEALTH SCREENING (For Parents)

A. Introduction

All children are required to have Health Screening before entering school from

Kindergarten/Reception to Year 11, in both Government and Private Schools. It is also essential

for all children to have up to date immunizations for protection against communicable diseases.

Immunizations due may be administered at the time of screening.

Health Screening can be done through the Public Health Department School Health Services or a

Private Medical Practitioner, utilizing the School Health Record provided by the Public Health

Department.

B. Components of Health Screening

The Health Screening includes:

1. Personal and family medical history

2. Screening for vision and hearing

3. Dental examination

4. Assessment of growth and developmental milestones

5. Review of the Immunization records

5. Administration of required Immunizaton(s)

6. Request lab test if necessary

a. Complete blood count

b. Hb electrophoresis (sickle cell).

c. Stool tests for ova and parasites are ordered for children whose history

indicates the need.

c. Other tests as indicated by physical exam

7. Referral for any special examinations if necessary

C. You may choose to have your child’s screening done by the Public Health Department- School

Health Services or a private practitioner

Health Screening through Private Practitioner

1. Make an appointment with your pediatrician (names & numbers provided).

2. The doctor will do screening using the school health record provided by the Public Health

Department

3. Take the completed School Health Record to the Public Health Department during the summer

(July & August), Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

4. A health screening certificate will then be given to you to be taken to the child’s school or the

Education Department.

Health Screening through the Public Health Department (School Health Service).

1. Make an appointment with the secretary of the school your child will be attending

2. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the time of your appointment

3. On the day of screening, take the child’s immunization card, completed medical update

form, and any other medical record

4. Screening will be done by the school health staff

5. Duration of screening- 40-45 minutes

6. After the screening, a health screening certificate will be given to you for the child’s

school or the Education Department or

For further information, please contact the School Health Coordinator on 244-2734 or 244-2648

Public Health Department, Cayman Islands Health Services Complex, PO Box 915GT Grand Cayman

April 2017

PRIVATE DOCTORS - FOR SCHOOL ENTRY SCREENING

NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE #

Cecily Abraham Alexander Place 945-7050

Shirley Cridland Smith Road 949-5225

Gordon Smith Windward Centre 949-2970

Ramon Lacanilao Chrissie Tomlinson Hosp.

Walkers Road

Alexander Place

949-6066

Dr. Christine Chen

Dr Sara Watkins

TrinCay Medical Services,

Camana Bay

943-4633