Admin News
by Dr. Gwyn Underwood, Superintendent
Dear CIS Community, Happy New Year, and welcome to semester two! It has been great to see students and faculty/staff return energized by their break, and quickly getting back into the dynamic and supportive learning environment we strive to nurture here are CIS.
For those who may be wondering, the reason why students did not start back from the holidays until Tuesday was we always use the first day back after Christmas break as a faculty and staff in-service day. In addition to divisional meeting time to work on curriculum development and to plan upcoming events, our faculty took some time to explore the concept of mental models while delving deeply into our new school purpose statement. These discussions allowed us to align our teaching practices with our school purpose to inspire, empower, and guide our students toward excellence.
Meanwhile, our office staff participated in a “week without walls” style activity, working in teams to develop a menu and then cook it with limited resources at a campsite. This hands-on experience enabled them to apply timeless principles from Stephen Covey’s book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to facilitate awareness of effective teamwork and collaboration.
We are looking forward to our annual CIS Sinulog Family Day Festival next Saturday, January 18. This cherished event celebrates our vibrant school spirit and culture, offering fun activities, delicious food, and opportunities to connect as a community. See below for details and see you there!
Students, as we start this new semester, I encourage you to embrace resilience as you pursue your goals. Challenges may arise, but with determination and support, we know you can achieve incredible growth and success. Let’s all pull together and put the effort in to ensure a truly rewarding term for all. Thank you for your continued partnership in creating a school environment where everyone can thrive.
Sinulog Family Day Information
We are thrilled to invite the CIS Community to our upcoming Sinulog Family Day! It promises to be a wonderful day filled with celebration, culture, and fun for everyone. To help us prepare, we kindly ask all attendees to complete the pre-registration form by Wednesday, January 15.
In addition, we have exciting games lined up for parents and alumni! If you wish to join, please note that there is a separate form specifically for the games. Be sure to fill it out to secure your spot using this form: CIS Sinulog Family Day 2025: GAMES for Parents, Alumni, and Guests.
Your responses will help us ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for all. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Upcoming events of note
- Jan 7-12: Bangkok Summit
- Jan 10 -12: BEIMUN Conference (Beijing)
- Jan. 13 -17: Philippine Culture Week
- Sat, Jan. 18: Sinulog Family Day / HAD 2
- Mon, Jan 20: School Holiday
- Tue, Jan 21: ASA’s Start ( After School Activities)
- Jan 22 – 26: ISAC2 @ BSM
- Tue, Jan 28: 100th day of school
- Wed, Jan 29: Holiday (Chinese New Year)
- Thu, Jan 30: Chines New Year Assembly
Please refer to the CIS Event Calendar for the complete calendar of school events.
SINULOG TRADE FAIR
January 14-18, 2025
Venue: Canteen Annex
| Vendors | Items for sale |
| Cheeky Chic Cebu | Selling local personalized gift items |
| Aira Bags | Native bags/souvenirs and local snacks |
| Fruit/Veg Stand | Fresh fruits and vegetables |
| Bez Acre | Local, organic and farm-grown products |
| Recy Bags Cebu | Bags from recycled material |
College & Careers Counselor Corner
by Ms. Jenny Basa, College Counselor
SAT 2024-2025 Test Dates
SAT Registration Is Now Open
| Test Dates | Registration Deadlines | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation and Late Registration Deadlines* |
| March 8, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | February 25, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | April 22, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
*Additional Fees apply
To register for the SAT, you may click on this link. If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Jenny Basa at jbasa@cis.edu.ph.