September 14, 2011

Wednesday Workshops

DMIS offers Wednesday Workshops, enrichment activities built right into the school day, to students in Grades 1 and 2. These students have the oppportunity to pick three different activities to participate in each Wednesday afternoon. The fall 2011 session will run from Sept. 14, 2011 to Jan. 18, 2012. DMIS parents: click here to view the schedule, see the [...]

September 13, 2011

5th Graders Prepare for France

Denver Montclair International School students are given a world of opportunity — in AND out of the classroom.  Not only do they receive a stellar education from our nurturing and highly qualified faculty, but they also benefit immensely from the hands-on experiences of special class trips. The French 5th grade class is preparing for its annual trip [...]

Middle School Mountain Retreat

DMIS’ inaugural 6th grade class headed west to the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center for a four-day retreat at the beginning of the school year. Not only did they explore the Rocky Mountain wilderness, experience the ropes course, kayak, hike, climb, etc., but they also participated in many team-building activities and thought-provoking discussions to prepare them [...]

September 9, 2011

DMIS’ Healthy Lunch Program

DMIS proudly welcomes Chef Alain Veratti from Crepes ‘n Crepes as our new lunch provider. Chef Veratti makes the lunches for DMIS, The Logan School for Creative Learning and Stanley British Primary School in the kitchen at Stanley British and then delivers all of the meals fresh daily. Each day, students get a healthy, main [...]

August 25, 2011

DMIS Welcomes the 2011-12 School Year

After a busy summer, Denver Montclair International School is ready for the 2011-12 academic year which starts Fri., Aug. 26. With new classrooms, new supplies and a new technology infrastructure, DMIS faculty and staff are prepared for the record number of students who will arrive on campus on Friday. Welcome back, everyone! Bienvenue!  ¡Bienvenidos! Huan Ying!

August 18, 2011

DMIS Featured on 9 News

As the Rocky Mountain region’s oldest international school, DMIS was profiled on Denver’s Channel 9 News in the back-to-school series highlighting language-immersion programs. DMIS was the only private, independent school highlighted in this particular series. As DMIS approaches its 35th Anniversary with record enrollment numbers, this is a very exciting time in the school’s history!  Watch the video clip [...]

August 15, 2011

DMIS Welcomes New Teachers and Staff

As DMIS’ student population continues to grow, so does the school’s faculty and administrative team. We are pleased to announce the addition of three new administrators — Diane Mourning, Director of Institutional Advancement, Bruce McCormick, Technology Facilitator and Anne Kercsmar, Administrative Assistant. DMIS is also pleased to welcome several new faculty members to its English, French, Mandarin Chinese and [...]

DMIS Reaches Record Enrollment

DMIS will start the 2011-12 academic year next week with a record number of 437 students! This includes the 19 students entering 6th grade in our new middle school. As DMIS continues to grow and expand, so does our 6.4 acre campus in Lowry — we have been hard at work this summer renovating several classrooms, updating [...]

July 29, 2011

DMIS Supports Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Denver Montclair International School is proud to support the 11th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — one of the largest celebrations of Asian cultures in the United States. It will be held July 30 and 31 at Sloan’s Lake Park in northwest Denver. DMIS parents will participate in the dragon boat races and the school [...]

July 19, 2011

Arrr and Shiver Me Timbers

One of the joys of summer camp is that in spite of usual calendars, Halloween doesn’t have to come just once a year. And just look at this week to prove it! We saw pirate captains, mad scientists, adventurers, racers, and even the Cat in the Hat wandering our campus. As usual, check out the [...]

July 18, 2011

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, it’s Super Campers!

Well, actually, it was all of those things and more this week. From birds and creatures of all sizes with our language camps, planes and other engineering creations, ball games with 3 and 4-year-olds, and adventures with Le Club and Musketeers, our campers truly were super! See all the action in the week’s photo gallery, [...]

July 8, 2011

Creativity and Athleticism Define Summer’s 2nd Week!

After a great first week, we’ve kept our momentum with another excellent week of camp. From multi-lingual Creation Stations to camper designed Le Club, soccer tournaments to dancing — we had it all. Make sure to check out all the action on our YouTube Channel and in the weeks Photo Album, where you can download [...]

June 29, 2011

Summer Camps Start Summer Strong!

Wow, what an exciting first week of summer! We have been having a blast so far, and we hope the new Summer Camp Blog will be a way for you to share this experience with us right here in cyberspace. Each week, we will share a new post filled with highlights, happenings and anecdotes for you [...]

June 3, 2011

Congratulations, 5th Graders!

DMIS wishes our 5th graders the best as they graduate from elementary school and move on to the next phase of life — middle school! DMIS will host a graduation ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., June 9 in honor of the entire 5th grade class. While most 5th graders will attend the new middle school at DMIS, others [...]

Consul General of France Visits DMIS

DMIS welcomes Monsieur le Consul Général de France, David Martinon, to our campus on Wed., June 8. Monsieur Martinon will visit the French program, tour the campus and meet with DMIS administrators. Because DMIS is part of the international network of French schools, the Consul General of France visits us once every three years. We are honored [...]

Sport Days at DMIS

During the last week of school, all DMIS students participate in Sport Days — days dedicated to physical fitness, athletics, healthy competition and fun in the sun! The three-year-old students will participate from 9 – 11 a.m. on Mon., June 6, the pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students from 9 – 11:45 a.m. on Tues., June 7 and all [...]

May 19, 2011

Family Night and State of the School

Denver Montclair International School is hosting a Family Night and State of the School on Wed., June 1 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium.  Please plan to attend this important meeting about the school. DMIS will provide dinner for everyone. We will also provide childcare for all DMIS students and their siblings [...]

May 13, 2011

The Elements Art and Music Show

To conclude Science Week, the DMIS Art and Music departments proudly present ”The Elements” — a collaborative Art and Music Show on Fri., May 20. There will be musical performances by students of all ages throughout the day in the gym and over 1,000 pieces of original student artwork representing earth, air, fire and water will be displayed around campus through June [...]

Science Week at DMIS

The English Program at DMIS will host Science Week May 16 – 20.  This week includes a Science Fair on Wed., May 18 from 1 – 3:15 p.m. in the DMIS gymnasium where 4th and 5th graders will present their science projects to the younger students. On Thurs., May 19, local favorite “Vic the Science Wizard” [...]

May 3, 2011

DMIS Supports Shaka Franklin Foundation

DMIS is proud to support the Shaka Franklin Foundation for Youth for the sixth year in a row. This non-profit organization was founded in 1990 and works to prevent teen suicide and destructive behavior.  DMIS donated several weeks of Summer Camp to the silent auction held at the Annual Luncheon to benefit the Shaka Franklin Foundation. [...]

May 2, 2011

DMIS Supports Half the Sky Foundation

DMIS proudly supports Half the Sky Foundation, which works to provide nurturing care for China’s orphaned children. DMIS parents, teachers and staff will be attending the Inaugural Denver Community Celebration held at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 12 at the Four Seasons Hotel located in downtown Denver. If you are interested in attending, you can RSVP here. Half [...]

Spring Spin

The 2nd Annual DMIS Daughter Dance  will take place on Sun., May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the DMIS gymnasium. Tickets are $35.00 for each girl and an adult dance partner (father, grandfather, uncle, family friend, mother and/or aunt, etc). Purchase tickets online here by May 11.

April 27, 2011

Spanish 4th and 5th Graders Travel to Spain

DMIS’ Spanish 4th and 5th graders will study abroad in Paracuelles, Spain from May 2 – 17. DMIS is the only private school in Denver that offers study abroad opportunities for elementary students. The students will live with host families and attend the Rodriguez de Celis school, where DMIS Spanish teacher Luis Diaz was once a student! The DMIS [...]

April 26, 2011

English 5th Graders Travel to Washington, D.C.

The monolingual 5th grade class at DMIS will travel to the nation’s capital for one week to conclude their American History studies. This educational trip includes a tour of the Capitol and the Pentagon, the Library of Congress, the National Archives, the National Gallery of Art, the International Spy Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the Newseum, a bike [...]

DMIS Celebrates Spanish Culture

The Spanish Program at DMIS is celebrating Spanish Culture Week April 22 – 28. The celebration began with Dia del Libro — an international celebration of books and reading. DMIS students and staff dressed as their favorite literary character. To finish the week, the Spanish Kindergarten will be performing a play in the gym at 2:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. [...]