CIPA

Castelli International Parents Association

As we being the new school year, CIPA begins to plan the many exciting events and activities that enhance the school’s social profile and community spirit, promoting friendship and fun for children and parents alike. Halloween parties, Christmas parties, Sports Day, and music evenings are but a few of the treats in store, as well as the annual spring fund-raiser. And this is where you come in!

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As we begin a new school year we welcome all new and returning families.

CIPA is a parent run organization designed to enhance and support the well being of our children and families.

All parents are automatically members of CIPA. The school welcomes and encourages parent involvement and support in CIPA sponsored events and activities.

CIPA’s Mission:

To serve as the official organization of parents who individually and cooperatively work with teachers and administrators to make a positive contribution towards the community spirit at CIS.
To initiate and execute projects designed to increase parental interest and participation in community activities.
To organize an annual fund raising events to raise money for charity and school needs.

General Information:

CIPA is run by the CIPA coordinator (usually a parent assigned to this post), classroom parent representativ

es (elected at the beginning of the school year), and parent volunteers.

Parents who wish to contribute new ideas for community activities or participate in already existing ones should contact the CIPA coordinator or classroom representative. Communications such as reminders, date changes and sign-up sheets for major events are made through the student’s diaries. Upon reading the diary entry, parents will sign to acknowledge receiving the information.
Parents wishing to communicate with CIPA can leave notes in the CIPA mailbox in the school office, or send an email to the following address: cipa@castelli-international.it.
Any communications sent out by CIPA are automatically submitted to the Director for approval.

Coffee Hour:

At the beginning of the school year parents have an opportunity to greet old friends and make new ones, meet with teachers, administrators, and our CIPA coordinator. New parents will be introduced to CIPA and all parents will be encouraged to sign up as volunteers for one or more of the community projects and activities.

Community Activities:

Coffee Morning
Elementary Open House – September
Middle School Christmas Performance / Pot Luck Supper – December
Middle School Theme Week – January
Middle School Art Show – March
Elementary School Science Fair (March/April)
Middle School Science Fair
Fund-raising
Spring Fair / Sports Day – May
Night (Music) Under The Stars Pot Luck and Dance – June
Graduation Ceremony – June

Note From CIPA Coordinator: