Thank you so much for joining the fun and supporting TIS at

The TIS Annual Auction, November 19, 2011

Over 350 guests enjoyed the elegant atmosphere of the Portland Art Museum with entertainment and decor for our Chinese culture theme.  Guests bid on a wide variety of items in our silent and live auctions to support multicultural immersion education at The International School. We are still tallying the numbers and will announce funds raised as soon as we can.

Click here to see photos from the auction.

Alfonso’s Choice: Special Appeal for Educational Priorities
If you asked Alfonso what TIS needs most to strengthen student learning, what would he say?

What kind of resources would help students with inquiry-based learning?

How does Alfonso want to help TIS teachers before he leaves?

This year’s special appeal, Alfonso’s Choice, answers these questions by addressing Alfonso’s educational priorities for TIS:

• Library and classroom resources: $30,000
• Technology: $25,000
• Faculty professional development: $20,000

If we surpass our $75,000 goal, extra funds will go toward Alfonso’s choice of the three areas supported by the appeal.

For more information, click here to download more information on the Special Appeal.

It’s not too late to contribute to Alfonso’s choice: click here to donate securely on-line or bring your donation to any TIS receptionist (make checks out to The International School and write “Special Appeal” on the comment line). Your donation will count toward the total raised, thank you!

We would be happy to discuss any aspects of the Auction with you at any time! Thank you!

Linda McGeady and Joel Simon - auction@intlschool.org