The Latest News from CISP
The 5th graders took a field trip to the National Technical Museum in Prague to learn about the history of astronomy and tools used in astronomy which were covered in their history and science classes this semester.
CISP partners with a variety of mission-sending organizations. One such organization is TeachBeyond, an organization aiming to bring the gospel around the world through transformational education! Some of our staff enjoyed a short retreat in the UK last weekend with other TeachBeyond members in Europe. We are thankful for our staff and teachers and for all the organizations and supporters who make it possible for them to be here!
Students in grade 11 were tasked with reading one of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short stories, and design a 'One-Pager': a visual & textual representation of their story. They did an excellent job! Have you read any of these stories?
The CISP Choral Society's Christmas Concert is this Friday! This is our first concert at the Czech Museum of Music and we hope to see you there! ![]()
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19:00 at the Czech Museum of Music: Karmelitská 2/4. Doors will open at 18:30
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Abby Martin came to the Christian International School of Prague at the beginning of the school year through unusual circumstances. She is a huge answer to prayer as a 2nd grade teacher - a position that was beyond incredibly challenging to fill. Unfortunately, she is low on funds as she had to start the school year teaching and fundraising simultaneously. Can you help? Below is the post I sent earlier this school year, which tells more about her.![]()
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Thanks for your help!![]()
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Hi! My name is Abby Martin, and I am a second-grade teacher at the Christian International School of Prague (CISP). Ever since I was a child, I have known two things: I want to be a teacher, and love traveling. After many years spent preparing and growing these passions, I graduated from Oral Roberts University with a degree in English Education in May 2023. I left for Prague about two months later, at the end of June. My original plan was to complete a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course, get my business visa, and teach English in the Czech Republic. However, God had other plans!![]()
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Earlier this summer, when I was still in the United States, I connected with some members of my grandfather's church who said they knew a teacher in Prague. They gave me her contact information, which is how I heard about CISP. I applied to CISP and TeachBeyond two months before departure because I was curious about this process. After applications and interviews, CISP offered me a sixth-grade English position, which I almost accepted to accompany local TEFL jobs after I got my certification. However, the need for a full-time second-grade teacher presented itself, and after prayer, I decided that this was the right position for me despite the uncertainty.![]()
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Because of this last-minute decision, I have been unable to raise support for this volunteer position. Therefore, anyone willing to partner with me and give financially to help me spread the Gospel at CISP and in the broader Prague community will make a tremendous difference. Thank you!![]()
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teachbeyond.org/support/abigail-martin
As we celebrate our 20th year, we continue our tradition of serving the community. From now until Dec. 8, we will collect hats, scarves, mittens, socks, and gloves for the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Czech Republic homeless ministry!![]()
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Please bring any donations to the main school office.
4th Graders have been hard at work finishing their unit on Medieval History with the yearly castle projects and presentations! If you'd like to see them still, the castles are on display in the library.
The 3rd graders are getting hands-on in building cars! They are engineers solving problems to make their cars go faster. 🏎
Today is Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day in the Czech Republic.This holiday commemorates two significant events in Czech history; both student demonstrations. One against the Nazi occupation in 1939, and the other against communism in 1989.![]()
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In 1939, students were celebrating and demonstrating on October 28th; the anniversary of the First Republic. One of the students was shot and died. His funeral procession at Albertov on November 15th was considered a demonstration and led to the closure of universities, student deportations to concentration camps and executions.![]()
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In 1989, the students were officially commemorating the 1939 events, but it became a demonstration which started other events leading to the resignation of the Communist Party. Later in December, Václav Havel was elected the first president of the republic.![]()
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The day was later pronounced the International Students Day.
We have a couple concerts coming up at the beginning of December and we'd love for you to join us!![]()
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🎶 The CISP Choral Society will have their Christmas Concert on Dec. 1 at the Czech Museum of Music at 19:00!![]()
🎵 The Elementary Christmas Concert will be the following week on Dec. 8 at 16:15 in the CISP Chapel! We hope to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who came and supported our drama department last week! We hope you enjoyed the show!
🦁🐯🐵 If you missed the opening night of Folk Tails, you still have two more chances to see it! Tonight at 18:00 and tomorrow at 14:00! Food concessions will be available 30 minutes prior to the performance and proceeds will go towards the dance! Come on out for a fun play for the whole family! 🐺🐢🦊
Upcoming Events:
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Parent Prayer Group
05/12/2023 | 08:15 - 08:40
The Parent Prayer Group meets weekly in the School Counselor's office on Tuesday mornings from 8:15-8:40. We pray for teachers, students, and our school. If you cannot come but want to receive the prayer requests, please email PTO.
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Field trip: Grades 1-2 to Namesti Miru Christmas Markets
11/12/2023 | 13:00 - 14:30
The first and second grade students are learning about different ways people celebrate different holidays. They will walk to the Namesti Miru Christmas markets to explore what traditions Czech' have to celebrate Christmas.
