MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School
Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents ISSUE # 08
WEEK OF SEPT. 27 TO OCT. 01, 2010

From the Middle School Office

Dear Parents:

As the students return from their Classroom Without Walls (CWW) teambuilding trips, we
hope they have forged some new friendships and developed a deeper awareness of how
they can contribute to building a stronger sense of belonging among their peers and a
sense of community within the grade level. Please take some time to engage your child
and discuss ways that your child can build on the experience. We thank all the teachers
for their dedication and efforts to provide a range of enriching experiences for the
students. As we continue with the school year, rest assured that the experiences and
memories will be kept alive and built upon through the Homebase program.

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing continues this week until October 6. Please
continue reading the bulletin for additional information which has been detailed in a
separate announcement and encourage your child to get a good night’s rest and eat a
healthy breakfast.

On Thursday, September 30 starting at 7:45 A.M. there will be a Parent Coffee in the MS
Faculty Area. Some of the topics that will be covered include feedback from the Freedom
from Chemical Dependency (FCD) visit and an overview of MAP testing. We hope you will
be able to join us.

Danielle Fredericks Clarissa Sayson

Middle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events PowerSchool Grade Update

September 20 to Oct. 06 MAP Testing

30 MS Parent Coffee (7:45 A.M., MS Faculty Area) October 01 - Grade UpdateS
October 01 Friday Courtyard Mini-Concert: MS Intermediate Strings
01 Grade 5 & 6 Middle School Party October 08 - Progress Report

08 Courtyard Mini-Concert: MS Advanced/Intermediate Strings

October 21 - Grade Update
08 MS Party - Grade 7 & 8
13 MS Activity Period (Block F)
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Updating Parent Contact Information

In order to best serve the ISM Parent Community it is essential that information be quickly disseminated when neces-
sary. For this reason, the accuracy of your contact details in our data base is of the utmost importance. Please note
that Parent Contact Information must be updated online by the parent. However submitted information will be screened
for correct format and the parent may be called for clarification. To make any changes or verification in contact infor-
mation, please access one of your children’s data file via the ISM website (www.ismanila.org) and then under Login, click
on Powerschool Public Access and enter your Username and Password.

On the page that opens, click on the Demographic Update icon for changing or updating demographic information. Note
that if there are siblings also enrolled in ISM, changes will automatically be made in the data files of all other enrolled
siblings in the same family at the same time.

From the Clinic

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE 2ND IN A SERIES OF COMBINATION HEPATITIS A AND B VACCINATIONS
OR HEPATITIS B VACCINATION
Date Price (Php)

October 13, 2010 Hepatitis B (Adult) 650

Hepatitis B (Junior) 380
Hepatitis A and B combined vaccine (Adult) 2150
Hepatitis A and B combined vaccine (Junior) 1075
(Prices are per individual vaccine in a course of either 2 or 3 vaccinations)

If you would like more information or you wish to sign up to receive any of the above vaccines, please call in at the clinic
to pick up a registration form (next to the elementary canteen). Only people with a valid ISM ID may participate in this
program.

PAYMENT FOR THESE VACCINATIONS MUST BE MADE TO THE CASHIER DEPARTMENT BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCTO-
BER 1, 2010. VACCINES WILL THEN BE ORDERED AND NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Clinic direct number: 840 8580

Email: clinic@ismanila.org

Many thanks

Debbie Duckworth
ISM Clinic Administrator
840 8581
duckworthd@ismanila.org

Middle School Service and Environmental Learning

PAWS trip rescheduled from the 25th of Septem- MS Service Learning trip to CCV on Saturday, Octo-
ber to Saturday the 9th of October. ber 16.
(Only 20 Spaces- Collect and return permission (only 20 spaces- sign up and permission slips at the
slips to the Guidance Office) Guidance Office)
• House points will be awarded per kilo.
CCV Rice, Pasta and Dried beans drive.
The dates and the details for the drive are as fol-
• Students can bring rice, beans and pasta to
room P040 in the morning before school between
lows;
7:15- 7:25 A.M.
Start-27th September
Finish-15th October • House representatives will be there to take the
donations.
• Winning house grade level will receive a free
dress day.

For any questions, please contact Ms. Barton.

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From the Treasury Office

Dear Parents and Company Sponsors:

This is to inform everyone that effective October 1, 2010, the Cashier’s office will be open Mondays to Fridays from
7:00 A.M. to 3:15 P.M. only.

We wish to enjoin you to utilize the 24 X 7 on-line banking facility the school maintains with BPI, Citibank and HSBC.
These banks also accept telegraphic transfers and over-the-counter transactions for your convenience.

Following are the relevant bank information:

BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES ISLANDS

Account Name : International School Manila
Account No. : US$ S/A 3074-0241-48
PhP S/A 3073-3730-25
Bank Address : Bel-Air Polaris Branch, Makati City, Philippines
Swift Code : BOPIPHMM

CITIBANK N.A.
Account Name : International School Manila
Account No. : US$ C/A 0756-342-029
PhP C/A 0756-342-002
Bank Address : Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Philippines
Swift Code : CITIPHMX

HONGKONG ANDSHANGHAI BANKING CORP.

Account Name : International School Manila
Account No. : US$ S/A 069-004984-130
PhP S/A 068-014950-040
Bank Address : Fort Bonifacio Branch, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Swift Code : HSBCPHMM

Sincerely yours,

JURIS A. LALLANA
Director of Finance and Administration

Middle School Academic Bowl Tryouts

Does your child know lots of interesting facts and general knowledge? Does your child
want to compete in the ‘Battle of the Brains’ Academic Bowl competition?

Tryouts will take place in room P043 (Mrs. Birchenall’s classroom) on Monday, September 27th, Tuesday, September 28th
and Thursday, September 30th from 3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Successful students will represent ISM at the next Academic Bowl
meeting between ISM, Faith Academy and Brent International School. All Middle School students are welcome to tryout.

If you have any questions or queries please speak to Mrs. Birchenall or e-mail her at birchenallv@ismanila.org.

IF YOU HAVEN’T LOGGED ON TO POWERSCHOOL…

We’re on the web! please call the Guidance Office at 840-8555 or
www.ismanila.org email msguidance@ismanila.org to obtain your username and password.
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Hosting for ISM ISTA Festival

ISM is excited to be hosting this year’s ISTA Middle School Most guests will arrive on November 18th and will depart
Theatre Festival! The International Schools Theatre Asso- on either November 21st or 22nd. If you would like to help
ciation (ISTA) facilitates two MS festivals each year in out with organization or facilitation during the ISTA Festi-
Asia, which provide an amazing opportunity for interna- val, you may also contact Vicki Close in the Fine Arts Of-
tional students from around the world to engage in new fice (closev@ismanila.org) for more details on how you
theatrical experiences and to develop skills that will can help.
deepen their passion for performance. As a school, ISM
has been a proud supporter and participant of ISTA, and More information about ISTA can be found at
we now have the opportunity to give the participants an http://www.ista.co.uk/
experience they will never forget! We will be hosting the
first ever Musical Theatre ISTA festival, and we are very We look forward to this fantastic event, and this excellent
excited about welcoming other international students to opportunity for ISM to “show Manila proud”!
the Philippines and to our wonderful school.
Vicki Close
The ISM ISTA Festival will take place November 19-21 Performing Arts Director
(Friday to Sunday), and will involve as many as 100 stu-
dents from other countries, as well as our own ISM partici- John Mulhall
pants. As with any event, the whole ISM community has MS Drama Faculty
the opportunity to get involved in this Middle School
event. The most significant way for the ISM community to Mark Pekin
get involved is to provide housing for the visiting stu- ATAC Director
dents. If you are able to host some students, you may
contact the ATAC Office and/or the Fine Arts Office at
badiangoj@ismanila.org and/or talense@ismanila.org .
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Letter from Philippine Cultural Club

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Letter from Philippine Cultural Club

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Join us as IS Manila Celebrates 90 Years of Service!

Calendar of Events:
♦ Community Art Mural Painting Days
• Wednesday, September 22 outside of the FAT from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
• Wednesday, October 06 outside the canteen, Time TBA
• Friday, October 22 at Filipiñana
♦ September 25: Community Service with rED: Renovate to Educate, Manila
Meeting Place: ISM Campus at 7:30 A.M., ES Drop-Off Bus will leave promptly at 7:45 A.M.; Re-
turning before 2:00PM. Registration on-going. Reserve a space! email ism90th@ismanila.org
♦ October 22: Filipiñana, IS Manila Campus
♦ November 10: ISM Community & Alumni Golf Tournament, Sta. Elena Golf Club, Laguna. Tee-
Off is at 7:30 A.M. Register at ism90th@ismanila.org
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CASHIER
♦ November 11: Comedian Rex Navarrete, Fine Arts Theater, IS Manila Campus,
Tickets are Php 500.
♦ November 12: Gala evening at the Manila Polo Club, Makati City.
Tickets are Php 2000.

For more information:

Please contact Stephanie or Kristine at ism90th@ismanila.org
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From the Athletics and Activities Office

IASAS 1st Season Teams:
Coaches are busy putting in final preparations with their teams in readiness for the 1st season IASAS events. Teams de-
part October 2nd for Jakarta (Football) and Bangkok (Volleyball/Cross Country). Information packets will be coming
home this week for all players selected to the teams, parents please complete all information and return it asap.
IASAS Send off lunch for season one IASAS travelling teams is Sept 29th immediately following the HS Assembly. Thanks
to Liza Van Klaveren who is our parent coordinator for the send off lunches.
The 1st Season Awards dinner is Thursday, October 21st at the HS Gym and celebrates the first season efforts of all HS
teams for Volleyball/Cross Country and Football.

ISM JAZZ Exchange:

Many thanks to our host families who accommodated visiting musicians at last weekend’s ISM Jazz Exchange. It was a
great event with over 50 students participating in a full day of workshops and then an evening performance at the Fi-
esta Room in the Dusit Hotel last Saturday evening.
Many thanks to the following; Um, Borja, Park, Jimenez, Tan, Kwee, Reyes, Sabon, Lee, Cho and Sison host families.
These events cannot happen without your support

ATAC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION: http://ismanila.org/_Rainbow/Documents/1st_season_game_schedule03.pdf
Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tab on
the ATAC page of the ISM website. You can also access this information via the ES/MS/HS divisional web pages. Please
note the game schedule does change often due to involvement with many local schools so please check the page regu-
larly to find out the latest information of where and when the Bearcats teams are playing.

BEARCAT DEN:
Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 – 4:00 P.M. Please note after the October Break
the den will be opening on Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoons as well from 2:30 - 4:00 P.M.. Thanks to all our great
volunteers.
If you would like to join the Bearcat Den team of volunteers and contribute to school life with a fun group of people
please drop by the den to find out more or email Chantal Wanten fam.wanten@hotmail.com to have your name put on
the den roster.

ITEM PRICE
Dri-Fit Polo - Ladies 300
Dri-Fit Polo - Men 300
Jogging Pants - Men’s/Green 450
Shorts - Mesh - ISM 250
Shorts - Paw Print - Black or Green 200
Shorts - Spandex - Black, Ladies 300
Shorts - Spandex - Black, Men 350
Tarpaulin Envelope Bag 150
Tarpaulin Messenger Bag 600
Tarpaulin Shopping Tote Bag 300

OTHER MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE:

ISM HOODIES 1,100
ISM GYM BAGS:
- NEW DESIGN, Large Size: 1,300
- NEW DESIGN, Small Size: 1,100
- OLD DESIGN, Large Size only (small size is sold out): 950
NEW merchandise COMING SOON (clappers, pencil cases, water bottles)
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ATAC ES/MS Soccer Announcements

RIFA (7 a side) SOCCER FESTIVALS:
Teams involved:
ES Midgets C2 (Coach Chris)
ES Midgets E1 (Coach Popoy)
ES Midgets E2 (Coach Mike)
ES Midgets G (Coach Besa)

MS Midgets C1 (Coach Eric)

MS Girls 3 teams: (Coach’s Kleng, Chris, Rudy)

RIFA Festivals
Remaining Dates/Venues - Boys:
• Saturday, September 25 in Xavier School (Greenhills), 12:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.
• Saturday, October 9 in Ateneo (Katipunan Ave), 7:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Girls RIFA Remaining Festival Dates/Venues:

Saturday, October 9 in Ateneo (Katipunan Ave), 12:30 P.M.—5:00 P.M.

MIDGETS B FESTIVAL DATES:

Midgets B teams with Coach Rudy and Coach Jay will play on September 4 in at ISM and Oct 2 in Alabang
Country Club from 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

RIFA BOYS FESTIVAL this Saturday, September 25, 2010. Parents please note change of time:
Teams Involved:
Midgets C1 Coach Eric
Midgets C2 Coach Chris
ES Midgets E1 Coach Popoy
Midgets E2 Coach Mike
Midgets G Coach Besa

DEAR PARENTS:

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME FOR THE NEXT RIFA BOYS FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 25 IN XAVIER SCHOOL,
GREENHILLS.

THE FESTIVAL IS NOW IN THE AFTERNOON. PLAYERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 12:30 P.M. FOR A 1:00 P.M. START.

PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE COMING HOME WITH PLAYERS. PLEASE RETURN SLIPS SO WE KNOW HOW MANY
PLAYERS WILL NEED BUS TRANSPORTATION TO XAVIER SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 25.
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