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    MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Friday Bulletin ISSUE # 03


    Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents WEEK OF AUGUST 24 TO 28, 2009

    From the Middle School Office


    Middle School rocks! This is how we close each MS assembly with the students, and it is oh so true of life in the middle.
    This week was a busy one with new student luncheons, grade level assemblies, and the general buzz of school. We are
    seeing students engaged in a variety of learning experiences from presentations to group discussions to scavenger
    hunts, and it is quite rewarding to observe students and teachers involved in the learning process. As the dust settles
    and students move into their third week of school, we look forward to the experiences that lie ahead.

    Thank you to the parents who attended the New Parent Coffee in the Little Theater. It was a pleasure to welcome you to
    ISM and learn more about you and your child. If there are any questions or concerns about the Middle School or your
    child’s academic program, please feel free to contact us, the teachers or the guidance counselors.

    Friday, August 21 is a national holiday in honor of Ninoy Aquino and school will be closed. This particular holiday is
    considered a “Special Holiday”. Please be reminded of the note listed on the bottom of the school calendar:

    This year we have decided to specify the country’s usual “Special Holidays” to enable parents, faculty and staff
    to plan the year more accurately. The asterixed holidays will be fixed according to the dates so marked in the
    calendar, and we shall not amend these if any subsequent official announcement positions them earlier or later.

    Classes resume on Monday, August 24.

    After school activities begin on Monday, August 24. A variety of exciting and enriching programs are on offer and we
    encourage all students to get involved. After school activities are a great way to discover new interests and enhance
    previously learned skills. Please be advised that if students are not involved in an after school club, they are expected to
    be off-campus at 3:00 P.M. since there is limited supervision. We kindly request that the necessary transportation
    arrangements be made so that your child is picked up promptly at dismissal time. If a student is waiting for a car/driver,
    the student is expected to wait in the designated drop-off/pick-up areas. As policy, helpers and drivers are not permitted
    to wait for students in the halls or by classrooms.

    Please note that PowerSchool will open to parents on Friday, August 28. If you do not have a password to access your
    account and check on your child’s progress, please contact the MS office.

    Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

    Sincerely,

    Danielle Fredericks Clarissa Sayson


    Middle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal

    Upcoming Events PowerSchool Grade Update

    August 27-28 Student Council Representative Voting Aug. 28 - Grade Update


    September 04 New Student Social Activity Sept. 04 - MS Progress Reports
    Sept. 18 - PowerSchool Grade Update
    05 Service Learning: Gawad Kalinga
    08 Middle School Open House (5:00 P.M., FAT) NEW STUDENT LUNCHEON
    10-11 School Holiday (Faculty In-Service) Grade 8
    14-18 FCD Visit - Aug. 25 (12:40 P.M., Rm. 1057)
    F R I D A Y B U LLETIN PAGE 2

    From the Guidance Office


    Next week we will continue to meet with new students and have our grade 8 new student luncheon on Tues-
    day during lunch time in room 1057. We will provide a meal for your child and provide a forum where stu-
    dents can share their stories about transitioning to ISM. This is also a good opportunity for them to get to
    know the other new students in their grade level and forge some friendships.

    Another group of students dealing with transitions are the grade 5 and 6 students. Check out this web site
    http://www.greatschools.net/LD/managing/smoothing-your-childs-transition-to-middle-school.gs?content=980
    for suggestions to help our newest members to Middle School.

    Parents can pick up their PowerSchool username and password from the MS Guidance Office anytime.

    Michelle Katz Marc St. Laurent


    Ms Guidance Counselor , Surname A-K MS Guidance Counselor, Surname L-Z
    katzm@ismanila.org stlaurentm@ismanila.org

    From the Admissions Office

    Update your contact information!

    Please get in touch with the Admissions Office or Middle School Office if there has been
    any change in your home address and other contact information over the summer.

    We want to keep you updated with what is happening in school.

    ESL Teacher for Adults


    International School Manila is seeking an experienced teacher of English as
    a Second Language for adults. Classes include beginners to intermediate level. Should be
    flexible, dynamic, and highly-committed. Send resume to bausasa@ismanila.org.

    From the Service Learning


    Chosen Childrens village (CCV) in Tagaytay is hosting a champagne brunch with top chefs
    volunteering their services, here at the Fort, on October 11th 2009. The event is to raise
    money for the home and to celebrate its 15th birthday. Tickets can be purchased for P3000
    from 872-4936 or 872-5022 and ask for Ms. Xenia Cruz.

    CCV is an organization the school supports, which provides a home for orphaned children, usually with physi-
    cal and mental disabilities. There are now 80 members in the family from 8 months to 21 years old, and they
    love to have visitors. If you feel you have services/skills you can offer to help out please contact Caroline
    Stannard.
    F R I D A Y B U LLETIN PAGE 3

    From the Security Office


    Car stickers

    The car stickers for school year 2009/10 are available from the security office.

    For vehicles already displaying an exiting sticker, parents should submit a completed
    renewal form with a copy of a current LTO official receipt. For new vehicles, parents
    are reminded that a copy of the vehicle’s certificate of registration and a current official receipt need to be
    submitted with the application. Applications for vehicles registered with companies or other institutions
    should be supported by a letter of assignment.

    Each ISM family will be issued one vehicle sticker free of charge. Any additional stickers will be issued fol-
    lowing payment of Php100.00 to the cashier’s office.

    In order to facilitate the easy recognition of authorized cars at the gates, the stickers should be affixed to the
    top right corner of the windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be re-
    moved.

    Vehicles not displaying this year’s car sticker will not be allowed access from August 30.

    ID Cards

    Parent IDs

    Parent IDs issued for the school year 2008-2009 will continue to be valid for the new school year 2009-2010.

    Parents who require replacement school IDs due to loss or damage can acquire these from the Security Of-
    fice upon payment of Php100.00 to the Cashier.

    School Passes

    School passes issued to parents’ employees and representatives need to be replaced for this school year.
    As of August 31, 2009, the blue bordered passes issued for the school year 2008/2009 will be invalid.

    Each family will be given two free school passes. Additional school passes may be obtained after paying a
    processing fee of Php100.00 each to the Cashier’s Office.

    Visitor’s Passes

    All visitors must secure a pass from the guardhouse at Gate 3. Before entry will be allowed, a telephone
    check will be made with the relevant office to confirm the visitor’s business within the school.

    Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to another successful year at International School
    Manila.

    Regards,

    Mike Flynn
    Director, Operations & Security

    CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGES?


    We’re on the web! Please inform the Middle School Office if you recently changed your contact information
    www.ismanila.org (i.e. Home Address, Home/Office Telephone Numbers, Mobile Numbers and Email Ad-
    dresses). You may contact us through 840-8550 or 840-8553
    F R I D A Y B U LLETIN PAGE 4

    From the Athletics & Activities Office


    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL those students that did not make school teams the MS ac-
    tivities program will begin next Tuesday and Thursday on
    the Covered Court for you to continue to play and improve
    It has been great to see so many soccer players at training your volleyball skills. Signs ups are via Mr. Allen, the MS
    for our school teams this past week. Squads have now Activities Coordinator, if you are interested in the club vol-
    been finalized, uniform measurements taken and we are leyball program.
    now into full training in preparation for the first of the RIFA
    Soccer Festivals this year on Saturday, Aug. 29th at ISM
    from 12 noon until 5 P.M. The coaches will give children MS Cross Country runners the first race for the year is Sat-
    information about the match dates at training the week be- urday, Aug. 29th at Faith Academy, please let Coach
    fore the games and also for away festivals permission slips Curry/Heggie know if you are going to race on this day.
    will be sent home. You can check on the dates for entire
    first season of soccer matches by going to the ATAC page HIGH SCHOOL
    on the school website and clicking on game schedule.
    Please remember dates do change and to check this page
    on a regular basis for updates. Our HS program kicks off this coming week with Soccer,
    Volleyball and Cross Country teams all starting their sea-
    MIDDLE SCHOOL sons with matches/events:

    Soccer: Our MS teams have gotten off to a great start with In summary the week ahead for HS athletes:
    an oversupply of numbers in some age group teams and a Thursday, Aug. 27: (after school)
    couple of teams a bit thin on numbers. It has been difficult
    to anticipate the spread of numbers with the grade 5’s now • HS Aspirants VS. British School Manila (BSM)
    a part of the MS sports program and as such we have had • Varsity VS. BSM
    to amalgamate/blend some players in order to balance
    teams in terms of numbers of students wanting to play, the
    age group restrictions we have to adhere to with the RIFA Friday, Aug. 28 (“Friday Night Lights”- after school, BBQ
    League and to balance the number of teams able to prac- and Food/Drinks for Sale)
    tice on the ES field.
    • Varsity/JV Volleyball VS. Faith Academy – HS/MS Gyms
    from 4 P.M.
    Our goal is to ensure players get to play on a team and
    have an opportunity to represent the school at either the
    • Varsity Boys and Aspirants Boys Soccer VS. Faith HS
    Field
    RIFA League or ISSA League Soccer Festivals.

    Saturday, Aug. 29:


    If your child has had an alteration to their training sessions
    posted on notice boards around the school, it is due to an • Cross Country race at Faith Academy for MS/HS teams
    overload of teams and players on the ES field for a particu-
    lar afternoon. The coaches will advise the students in- • JV girls Soccer VS. La Salle Antipolo at ISM 5:30 P.M. –
    volved of any changes to the published practice schedule. HS Field under lights.
    An updated practice schedule will be posted next week to
    reflect any changes. As always, please consult game schedule on ATAC page
    of the school website for an up to date schedule. Dates do
    change; check this page on a regular basis for updates.
    We have 3 MS girls’ teams this year to represent the
    school in the RIFA League Girls Soccer Festivals. The first
    girls’ festival is on Aug. 29th at ISM from 8 A.M. until Noon. Go Bearcats!

    Mark Pekin
    MS Volleyball/Cross Country: We have had large num- ATAC Director
    bers come out for these sports over the past week and half.
    MS volleyball coaches have now finalized the teams to
    represent the school in local league competition and for
    F R I D A Y B U LLETIN PAGE 5

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