Back to blogging! October 27, 2010

Yes, as you can see, we haven’t really been updating the blog!

Well, that’s about to change! Hopefully, you’ll be able to read new blog updates at least once a week!

A summarize of what has happened since the last update:

1. We got out of school in May and past a fantastic summer vacation!

2. We all arrived back at school in August.

3. We got back into the school spirit with a tea party on Senegal in September!

4. Back to School Night was on September 9th

5. Semana de las Independencias was the 13th through the 17th of September!

6. Picture day was September 22nd!

7. October’s tea party was all about Germany!

8. October also brought us a range of field trips, including the Country Fair garden center.

9. Elementary students and middle school students made grape jelly for a chemistry project.

10. October 22nd was our Halloween celebration; we had a parade and a spooky, fun-filled maze created by the upper school students!

11. Fall Break is October 25th through the 29th!

And you’ve been caught up with our busy schedule!

CoIS 5th Year Anniversary! April 15, 2010

Colorado International School is celebrating its five years of outstanding achievement with Strings Restaurant on Thursday, April 29th!

Colorado International School will be the “guest host” that day; a portion of the proceeds from diners will benefit Colorado International School.  Celebrate Colorado International School’s 5th Year Anniversary by patronizing Strings Restaurant that day. CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Strings Restaurant is located at 1700 Humboldt Street and operates from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Kids are welcome!  You may make a reservation directly with Strings (online: www.stringsrestaurant.com; phone: 303-831-7310) or with Colorado International School (email: frontoffice@coloradointernationalschool.org; phone: 303-282-6666).

When dining at Strings on April 29th, just let the restaurant know you are there for Colorado International School!

[Strings' owner Noel Cunningham runs this 501c3 guest host program as a community service and owns Cunningham Foundation benefits schools and libraries in Ethiopia, for example]

Thank you for your invaluable and continued support of our learning community!

Poetry Social April 15, 2010

On April 9th, 2010, CoIS had its annual poetry social. Everyone enjoyed poems in every language, and from every student! Thank you!

Thailand Tea Party April 15, 2010

On April 6th, 2010, CoIS hosted its April Tea Party. This month was Thailand. We were lucky enough to have two monks from the Thai Temple and to have two Thai business students from DU come and explain about Songkran, or the Thai new year.  Thank you!

Persian New Year April 15, 2010

On April 5th, 2010, Mr. Harsini made a beautiful presentation on Persian New Year! All the students learned about Ancient Persia and how they celebrate new year now.

St. Patrick’s Day! March 18, 2010

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

Lebanon Tea Party March 4, 2010

On March 2nd, CoIS had its monthly tea party, and this month was Lebanon. Mrs. Tammi Haddad made the most beautiful presentation on Lebanon you will ever see! She taught the students and the teachers, everything there is to know about Lebanon. Afterwards, everybody enjoyed tea and foods from Lebanon. Thank you Mrs. Tammi!

Mardi Gras February 25, 2010

On February 25th, CoIS held a late Mardi Gras celebration that included making masks and learning about Mardi Gras, or Carnivale,  around the world.  The students learned how Carnivale is celebrated in Italy and in South America. They also learned the history of Mardi Gras and some traditions.

Chinese New Year Celebration February 10, 2010

On Thursday, February 11th, CoIS will host its annual Chinese New Year celebration. The Chinese program will entertain us with plays, songs and dances.  This year is the Year of the Tiger.  According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of the Tiger, which commences on February 14, 2010 and ends on February 2, 2011. The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a sign of bravery. This courageous and fiery fighter is admired by the ancient Chinese as the sign that keeps away the three main tragedies of a household. These are fire, thieves and ghosts.

Tigers are physically powerful, gracious, independent and brave, they are extremely bold animals. They are friendly and loving but can also selfish and short tempered. Tigers seek attention and power; frequently they are envious in a relation. Tigers live dangerously which often leads to trouble. They are intolerant, take risks and are always searching for excitement. Tigers are also instilled with a good dose of courage.

Mongolian Tea Party February 3, 2010

On Tuesday, February 2nd, CoIS hosted a Mongolian Tea Party. Thanks to a great presentation from Mr. Walters & Mrs. Walters, from the Mongolian School of Colorado, this tea party was one of the finest.