General Director
Dear Colegio El Camino Community,
As you know, we are a very unique school in Baja California Sur. We are the first and only school in our region that provides some of the world´s most renowned and exclusive educational programs and standards of quality.
In a 2-year period between June of 2012- April 2014 we were able to achieve the lofty status as an International Baccalaureate School for the High School Diploma Program and as a member of high standing with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools AdvancED standards of quality.
We are very proud to announce that we are now the first and only IB Primary Years Program school authorized by the IBO just this past month. Congratulations go out to everyone, parents, students, staff and teachers! A job well done!
In addition to the implementation of these international vanguard programs and standards, El Camino has also developed an ongoing school wide improvement plan addressing facilities and resources as well.
In the last five years we have been able to:
Refurbish the science lab
Equip our Computer Lab with the latest generation of MAC computers,
Build a playground area for elementary
Build a cafeteria
Build a shading structure over our soccer field
Install a new outdoor learning space with shading where the old Palapa was located
Open an art room to support the expanded arts program
Install new electrical and high speed fiber optic cabling
We are very proud to announce that 2 more projects are currently underway at Camino and one more about to start.
- We have expanded the library to include a second floor and a media room and are going to build an outdoor Reading area this summer. A sincere thanks goes out to the Student Council, The 2016 2017 & 2017 2018 Parent Society for their continued support in fundraising.
- We are building a Green Playground Area in the Kindergarten after receiving a generous donation from Juan Diaz Rivera and Leslie Bost that has financed Phase 1. If you would like to participate in Phase 2 please contact us as we provide tax deductible receipts and promotional opportunities for your businesses.
- As you know Hurricane Newton damaged the shading on our soccer field and unfortunately the insurance does not cover such damages, however we are about to install a new retractable system and are very grateful to IGY Marinas who has sponsored the entire project! A very special thanks to both Mr. Darren Carey and Mr. Mario Rios, who helped make the sponsorship possible with IGY Marinas.
Our sincere gratitude and congratulations to everyone! If you are interested and would like to participate in any of these projects please contact me directly, your school director.
Regards,
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A warm thank you to the Parent Society for sponsoring the Teacher´s Breakfast on May 15th. The teacher´s really appreciated it! Thanks to all the parent volunteers as well who covered classes for an hour. Check out the pictures here!
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Kindergarten
Congratulations to all teachers and our IB Coordinator for their continuous efforts and dedication. Camino is now an authorized IB School!
Here’s an update on what has been going on in Pre School section
Spring Festival
For this year’s Spring Festival, our little ones presented different numbers. Their charisma on stage was wonderful!
Nursery presented “La patita Lulu”
K1 presented the dance “Las vacas lobotomicas”
K2 presented the tale “Viviana la mariposa”
K3 presented “El baile del sapito”
PYP Parent’s Presentation
As a part of the closing unit of inquiry of our IB Programme, our teachers prepared activities for students and parents. This was a lot of fun and it was a great earning experience for all.
K1 closed their unit of inquiry “How the world works”, creating different cycles, like the day and night and also a plant’s cycle along with its components.
K2 closed their unit of inquiry “How we share the planet” identifying the different eco systems, flora and fauna and they inhabit each one of them.
K3 along with their teachers Miss Lupita and Miss Karem, closed their unit of inquiry “How we organize” by planning and staging a restaurant with all students participated assuming different roles.
Children’s Day
We celebrated with the performance of Lizzie! We had games, pizza, prizes and lots of fun! We want to thank the Parent’s Society for their support.
Mother’s Day
We celebrated our dear mothers with a Carnival show presented by our little ones.
April and May Birthday’s
Mabelle Martinez
Jace Doss
Corbin Coch
Alejandro Herrera
Jose Roberto Leon
Hanna Ramos
Renata Araiza
Oscar Santiago
Sara Hernandez
Elementary
On April 28th we celebrated Children’s Day, where our students had the opportunity to spend time with their friends participating in different games and activities while enjoying a variety of sweet treats. We want to thank the Parent’s Society, teachers, staff and administration for making this a successful event.
On March 21st students from 6th grade received the evaluation for the Olimpiada del Conocimiento Infantil (children’s knowledge olympics) in the first zone stage. The winning student was Natalia Peña Gutierrez, Natalia will represent El Camino in the second stage to take place in La Paz on May 20th.
“To achieve success there is not a single recipe, but the ingredients are the same: constancy, discipline and determination. Natalia thanks for proving that nothing is impossible at this stage of your life.”
Your arms are always open when I need a hug. Your heart always understands when I need a friend. Your kind eyes become serious when I need a lesson. Your strength and love guide me and strengthen the wings that will make me fly.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Dear teachers, you play a very important role in the training and guidance of each student and teachers like you always leave positive teaching in the hearts of your students… Thank you Teachers! Students will always cherish your guidance and advice.
Happy Teacher’s Day!
May Birthday’s
Magaly Arellano Guardado
Andrea Robles Félix.
Adolfo Carit Antigua
Sofía Llaca Roa
Itai Guy Fournier
Alejandro Esquer Andrews
Isabella Lee Arizpe Branton
Cole Gabriel Clunas
Morris Salvador Gómez Erenberg
Kristen Monique Durán Martínez
Asante Rodríguez Schedler
Alaya Benitah Haklay
Ximena Abril Mata Vázquez
Lux Columbia Andrews Sidari
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IB PYP
Dear Community Camino,
As every month it is a pleasure to address you. As coordinator of the Primary Years Program I am delighted to share with you that the International Baccalaureate (IB) recognizes and authorizes our school to offer the Primary Years Program (IB PYP) as an IB World School. Thank you all for the trust placed in each of the teachers and administrators of preschool and primary to take the first step in the construction of this project.
As an IB World School we are committed to continue working in favor of this educational community and each of our students who are the future of our country. These are the first steps to make our children better able to contribute to build a better and more peaceful world where respect and acceptance of the cultural differences that enrich our world prevail.
I congratulate all the teachers, administrative staff, students and families at our school who have chosen the PYP and strive to make visible the attributes of the profile of our learning community.
If you wish to review the recognition of our school, you can do so by entering this address http://www.ibo.org/en/school/049811
IB Diploma Programme
IB DP Exams May 2017
12th Grade students will be presenting the corresponding examinations for the Diploma Programme from April 28th to May 17th.
The candidates who obtain 24 points in these exams will be awarded with the International Diploma. We wish you all success in presenting such important tests.
Informational field trip meetings for parents
Starting Wednesday, May 3rd parents from Middle and High School will begin a series of meetings with teachers and IBDP event coordinators to present the field trips that will take place on June 2017. We cordially invite you to participate in this important school event and the learning process of your children.
12th Grade PLANEA exams
12th Grade students presented the PLANEA 2017 exam on April 5th and 6th. From now on this evaluations will take place every 4 years. We hope to receive satisfactory results that will place us among the best of the State of B.C.S.
Sanitary Towel Dispenser
We want to congratulate our Student Council!
This year they worked really hard on the Library project, but also they just donated a sanitary towel dispenser that is already in place and working.
We want to give a special thank you to Ms. Ryta García Aranda, mother of Emiliano Sobrino, for purchasing the towel dispenser in Mexico City and taking the time to coordinate the transportation, which we know must have not been an easy task.
Thank you all!
Library
School Library Re-Opening
“If it were a book, I would like to be a library book so I could be taken home by all kinds of children”
– Cornelia Funke
“I always tell people that I became a writer not because I went to school but because my mother took me to the library. I wanted to become a writer so I could see my name in the chip catalog ”
– Sandra Cisneros
Since the day the Library closed its doors in November 15th, 2016 the Library Expansion Project had already started. Students, teachers and administrative staff had anticipated expectations of the result of this project, which is a product of collective effort and cooperation of the community.
Weeks and months went by… and every day in the hallways of the school the students asked me: “When are they going to open the Library?” For some the answer was satisfactory, however, for most of them to hear that it would be ready in a few months. It became an immense wait.
And as the well-known saying goes: “There is no date that is not reached or a deadline that is not met”, so on Thursday, May 4, 2017, the Library opened again. We welcomed students who with such enthusiasm waited for months to research, read and take home new materials.
At the time of the opening, elementary students made large queues to apply for their books. Many looked for bibliographic resources, some read them on the spot, and most of them waited patiently for their turn to check out and take home. It was an incredible day to share with the students!
“No matter how busy you think you are, you must find time to read or surrender to self-chosen ignorance”
– Confucius
“Read and you will lead, do not read and you will be led.”
– Santa Teresa de Jesus
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Psychology
MAP and CPAA Evaluations
Colegio El Camino conducted two evaluations during the 2016-2017 school year to asses the academic progress in students in K2, K3, 1st and 2nd Grade with the CPAA evaluation and 3rd to 6th grade with MAP evaluations.
During the first weeks of May, parents and group teachers will hold meetings to inform you about the academic progress of your child and some strategies that you can implement at home, according to the results of these evaluations.
Here are some links that grant access to information regarding these evaluations.
SchoolSites, Parent’s tool kit www.nwea.org
Lexile, framework for reading https://lexile.com/
Plano ISD Academic evaluations
May 15th
Congratulations to all teachers from each and every section! The collective participation and collaboration make a significant and long-lasting learning in our students lives.
The IB World magazine shares an interview with Peter Docker, an IB lecturer in Barcelona in October 2016, explaining how IB teachers can discover their “why” and help students do the same.
According to Docker, the discovery of the “why” is fundamental to professional achievement and performance improvement. The “why” is a superior purpose, a cause or belief that motivates us to do what we do. “When you know why you teach, you can not contain your passion,” says Docker. This passion is contagious and will inspire students.
“When we know why we do what we do, we are more likely to take risks and less likely to give up when difficulties arise”, adds Docker.
“If we are clear about our ‘why’ and how it fits into the overall higher purpose of the environment in which we work – the community, it gives us courage to continue, overcome difficulties and struggle when surrendering may be the easiest option. And this is because we have a more global vision. ”
Happy Teachers Day!
Technology
Technology has had a great impact on the structure of Camino this spring. New paradigms of communication, work and study teams have been created allowing us to be more efficient and precise in the tasks like manufacturing and development. However, we must take into account that human nature cannot be replaced: life experiences should not revolve around our technological devices since it is not the same to have a chat via the web that a cup of coffee with a friend face to face. In the same way the intuition of a researcher can not be replaced in any way.
Let us also analyze that today amazing works are performed without the need for sophisticated machinery when catastrophes occur even when the best technology is available. Therefore, it is indispensable to always keep in mind that man should cultivate and grow in spiritual values considering technology as an ally to carry it out.