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09 December 2011Volume 09

ES PARENT BULLETIN

International School Manila

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

DEC

13

Grade 3 Field Trip to National Museum

1st Semester Report Card Distribution

Distribution of School Photos

14 Student Late Start @ 8.30am

15

End of 1st Semester

Early Student Release @ 12pm

16 -Jan 6

Semester Break

JAN

9 Start of Second Semester

11,18, 25

Student Late Start @ 8.30am

17ES New Parent Coffee @ 7.30am, ES Fac-

ulty Lounge

20 ES Parent Bulletin

21 International Family Fun Day

From the ES Administrationrom the ES AdministrationDear Elementary School Parents,

Semester 1 Reports

Next Tuesday, you will be receiving your childs

Semester 1 report please refer to the letter

accompanying the report outlining how this report

fits into the context of learning at ISM. This is a

wonderful time in the school year for us all to take

a moment to reflect on the successes that your

child has had over the previous five months and

also to set some new goals about a path forward

with their learning. Please do reflect with your

child together on their report and involve them in

the process of where they see their learning

developing for the rest of the year.

Collaboration

Part of ISMs mission statement explicitly states

that we strive to build a vibrant learning

community. Implicit within this mission is the

acknowledgment that to achieve this vibrant

learning community, our three key stakeholder

groups students, teachers and parents must

all work together. Supporting our students to

reach, and then build upon, their potential is our

primary goal as a school. However, this is simply

not possible without the collaboration and

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UPDATING PARENT CONTACTINFORMATION

In order to best serve the ISM Parent Community, it isessential that information be quickly disseminated whennecessary. For this reason, the accuracy of yourcontact details in our database is of the utmostimportance. Please note that Parent ContactInformation must be updated online by the parent.

To make any changes or verification in contactinformation, please access one of your childrens datafile via the ISM website (www.ismanila.org) and thenunder Login, click on Powerschool Public Access andenter your Username and Password. On the page thatopens, click on the Demographic Update icon forchanging or updating demographic information.


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communication which we have been a part of

over the past semester. A sincere thank you to

our Elementary School families and our teachers

for putting this first, in our efforts to achieve

our mission.

Last Day of Semester

A reminder to all families that students will be

dismissed at 12:00pm on Thursday, December

15. Buses will depart campus at 12:15pm. We

will welcome you back on Monday January 9for

the beginning of Semester 2. For those in our

ISM community who are leaving Manila to move

on to other adventures back home or to a

new destination we wish you all the very best

in your transition. To everyone, our warmest

wishes for a relaxing and safe holiday and we

look forward to seeing you in 2012.

Adam CampbellElementary Principal

Michael RourkeElementary Asst. Principal

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From the ES Administrationrom the ES Administration From the School Clinicrom the School ClinicPeanut /Nut Allergy Reminderfor class celebrations

In this season of holiday and end ofyear celebrations many classes willhave parties and parents generouslysend in goodies from home. Can weplease ask that you check labels

and send foods that do not contain nuts. We have anumber of children in the school that have severe al-lergy to nuts and this will help to keep them safe. Ifyou have any questions about suitable foods pleasesee the class teacher in the first instance or Monique inthe Clinic.

From the After School Activities Officerom the After School Activities OfficeA F A CA F A C

f orf or

Gr ad es 1 t o 4Gr ad es 1 t o 4

LAST DAY of AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (AFAC)

for FIRST SEMESTER

DECEMBER 9, 2011 (FRIDAY)All ES Afterschool Activities will end on the week of

December 59. If your child wishes to either CON

TINUE with the same activity or sign up for a NEW

activity for the second semester he/she MUST regis

ter again.

REGISTRATION of AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

(AFAC) for SECOND SEMESTER

DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 15

AFAC Registration Form for Second Semester will be

sent out to the students (through the homeroom

teachers) on December 2. Registration period is

on December 5 until December 15. To get the com

plete description of all the activities please visit htt://

esafac.ismonline.org/. You may also download the

registration form from this site.

AFAC OFFICE

Tel no: 8408485
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (AFAC) for KINDERGARTEN

After School Activities for Kindergarten will begin on January 25, 2012 and will end on May23,

2012. It will be held every Wednesday from 2:20 to 3:15 pm. The program is strictly for Kindergar-

ten students only. Registration forms will be distributed on January 13 through the teachers.

There are going to be 6 sections of students and each will be supervised by teacher assistants. They

will assist the activity coaches and escort students to their activities. They will pick up/return yourchild to/from the Kindergarten Hallway every Afterschool Activities day.

Your child will stay with their section and attend all activities described below on a monthly rotation

(a different activity every month) and it is free of charge!

TRANSPORTATION:

After the activities, Bus riders will be picked up by their respective bus mothers from the Kin-

dergarten Hallway

Other students must be picked up by their parents/guardians at 3:15; students who are not

picked up by 3:20 will be taken to the ES office

Teacher Assistants will remain with your child until he/she get picked up.

The after school activities program aims to expose Kindergarten students to the following activities:

Activities designed to promote the development of fundamental motor skills, basic movement pat-

terns (ex. for organized sports), and physical activity behaviors (such as sportsmanship, turn-taking,

working together in a group) that can help them in the future.

Activity: Games

The program is designed for the Kindergarten students to enhance their creativity and body coordi-

nation. Children are sure to learn different basic moves embedded in fun and simple choreography.

Activity: Dance

Participants in this program will learn basic personal water safety information and skill to help them

feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. They will be taught elementary aquatic

skill through games and fun activities. The program will help them start to develop positive atti-

tudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water.

Activity: Swimming

Activity: Art

Students will learn the basic folding directions through making delightful puppets, cutting strips of

paper to create rainbow streamers and dancing dragons, celebrate earth week by making earth pen-

dants, design their own name plates and boxes using glitters, beads and their own cut outs.

Activity: Wall Climbing

Students will experience climbing our schools safe and challenging wall. Our program is designed to

develop the attitude, confidence, discipline, perseverance, coordination and physical fitness of the

students.

Activity: GymnasticsThis program will introduce floor exercises focused on balance, posture, positioning, and move-

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ADMISSIONS WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE

Dear ISM Community Members,

The Admissions Office is sending out a friendly reminder regarding our Withdrawal Procedure. If your family wilbe leaving we would appreciate that you submit the officialWithdrawal Notification Form in order to initiate thewithdrawal process.

All forms are available on our web site at www.ismanila.org under the Admissions tab < Re-Enrollment & With-drawal.

WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION FORM (required for ES/HS/MS students) Please submit the completed formto the Admissions Office

MIDDLE SCHOOL CLEARANCE FORM Once completed please submit this to the Cashiers Office

HIGH SCHOOL CLEARANCE FORM Once completed please submit this to the Cashiers Office

ES Students will be cleared directly through the ES Office once the Admissions Office receives the WithdrawalNotification Form.2012 Seniors will be notified by the HS Office re-garding clearances.

IMPORTANT DATES:December 8, 2011 Payment Deadline for 2nd Se-mester TuitionDecember 15, 2011 End of 1st SemesterMay 11, 2012 Withdrawal Notification Forms from

School Year 2011-2012 must be submitted. Formsreceived after this date will incur a penalty on therefund of the FUD.

For detailed information regarding receiving ReportCards, Transcript of Records, obtaining a yearbookand/or the refund of the FUD please visit our website at www.ismanila.org under the AdmissionsTAB < Re-Enrollment & Withdrawal.

We appreciate your notification as we have manyfamilies awaiting word for enrollment for the sec-

ond semester. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Stephanie H. HagedornDirector of Admissions & Advancement

From the Athletics Officerom the Athletics Office

From the Admissions & Advancement Officerom the Admissions & Advancement Office


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SwimathonSaturday, December 10th

Welcome to the Sailfish Swim Club Swimathon! It is a fun activity for all of our swimmers andthe ISM community as a whole (Parents, Teachers, and Students). It gives the kids and parents

a chance to set goals, and strive to exceed those goals. Goal distance will be set based onsquad level and development. Our objective for Swimathon is twofold:

1. Ensure that the swimmers have a positive experience and can demonstrate their increased ability in thesport.

2. Help the swim club raise funds for the Child Hope charity, for equipment as well as end of year awards.

We hope that each swimmer will participate in the Swimathon to the best of their ability. Thank you very much foryour participation!

ScheduleParent Volunteers are required to assist with registration; at least 3 parents are needed during the 15 minute registration period. Please gohere to register your help.http://sailfish.ism-online.org/sign-up-forms/swimathon-parent-volunteer/

Pledge forms are attached so swimmers can start collecting pledges. On the day of the Swimathon, swimmers are

asked to bring along a plate of foodfor share after they have finished their swim, they will have earned it. Pleasearrive early to allow time to register and prepare for the swim. It is a good idea to have a large water bottle on pooldeck to sip on during the swim. Once the Swimathon is complete, you will need to gather your pledges and pay tothe school cashier into the Sailfish Account by Thursday 15

thDecember.

Rules

1. Swimmers may start collecting pledges as soon as they receive the pledge sheets. Reminder: Pledge sheetsneed to be turned in on Swimathon day. Pledges may be made by anyone.

2. Each sponsor making a pledge should write their name, pledge per lap, and maximum pledge or setamount pledge. Swimmers may collect the pledge in advance but must keep pledges until all are collectedthen take the total to the cashier.

3. On the day of the Swimathon, each swimmerMUSThave an adult lap counter/ supervisor, to keep track of thenumber of laps completed. Swimmers will not be able to swim if they dont have an adult supervisor. Eachgroup will swim during a specified period in our pool. Each lap is 25 meters.

4. During the Swimathon, swimmers are allowed to stop as needed for toilet and water breaks. If a swimmerneeds to stop they simply move to a corner of their lane or get out of the pool so that other swimmers may con-tinue unimpeded. Older swimmers are encouraged to stop as little as possible. Do note that swimming aids ofany form are not allowed.

5. Upon completion of the Swimathon, students will get their lap count approved. A volunteer will record each stu-dents lap total on their pledge sheet and return it. Students may then collect outstanding pledges. Please paythe pledges to the school cashier into the Sailfish Account as well as return the pledge sheets to theISM Sailfish Swim Club by Thursday 15

thDecember,or on the day of the event.

We look forward to all our participants having a great time! For questions or concerns, or to volunteer, contact AndyAstfalck, Head Coach at [email protected]

GROUP REGISTRATION MEAL TIME SWIM TIME TARGET METERS / LAPS

Elementary School 2:15-2:25 pm 3:30 pm 2:30-3:30 pm 1,000-2,500m / 40-100

Middle School 3:15-3:25 pm 4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 2,000-3,500m/ 80-140

ISM COMMUNITY 4:15-4:25 pm 5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 1,000-2,500m / 40-100

High School 5:15-5:25 pm 4:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 5,000-9,000m / 200-360
http://sailfish.ism-online.org/sign-up-forms/swimathon-parent-volunteer/http://sailfish.ism-online.org/sign-up-forms/swimathon-parent-volunteer/


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ISM Sailfish Swim Club - SwimathonSaturday, December 10th

Name School Grade

Pledges: A sponsor can pay a flat rate or pay a rate per lap. Swimmers are encouraged to collect their pledges in ad-vance. Swimmers must collect their pledges and hand in by Thursday 15th, December, or on the day of the event.

Pledges will go toward:1. Child Hope which is a school sponsored charity2. Club equipment and end of years awards ceremony

SPONSOR NAME PHONE NUMBER FLAT RATE RATE PER LAP

CASHIER STAMPGRANDTOTAL

SUB TOTAL SUB TOTAL


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EVENTS THIS COMING WEEKEND:Friday Dec 9:MS boys u/14 Rugby vs BSM 4pm at BSMSat Dec 10CBRE Juniors Touch Tournament at ISM 8am-NoonJV and Varsity Rugby at ISM from 1pm

Varsity Touch at ISM MS Field from 1pmSailfish Swimathon from 2pmHS boys B team Tennis at CSA 8amHS girls A team Tennis at CSA1pmVarsity Girls Basketball at ISM Double Header 11:45amand 2:15pmBea Lucero Gymnastics Competition at Rizal Gymnas-tics Centre Sat and Sun (see flyer for details)

ISM Gymnastics: This coming weekend our ISMBearcat Gymnastics team compete at Rizal Stadiumin one of the major meets of the year for our team,the annual Bea Lucero Cup. We wish all the gym-nasts the very best of luck as they have been work-ing very hard since the start of the school year to

prepare their routines and skills. Good luck gym-nasts and coaches for a great meet.

IASAS RUGBY/TOUCH HOUSING: The next fantasticISM Special event is on the horizon. We host rugby/touch Feb 1-5, 2012 and 140 athletes require housingfor this event. All rugby and touch athletes have beengiven a housing letter at practice and I would also makea request for allathletes that werehoused in Singa-

pore recently.we

need your supportto reciprocate thehospitality given toyou by housing forIASAS Rugby/Touch. The hous-ing letter can beaccessed via the

ATAC blog or thereis a link to it on theIASAS Rugby/Touch page.Housing letters

are due in by Dec12th.

GAME SCHED-ULEPDF: (access togame scheduleinformation)Information aboutall mid week/weekend fixtures

for ISM teams can be found via the ATAC blog. Pleasenote the game schedule does change often due to in-volvement with many local schools so please check thepage regularly to find out the latest information of whereand when the Bearcats teams are playing. Click onschedules tab or the Bearcat logo to be directed to the

http://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/You will needyour power school user name and password to accessthe game schedule pdf.

BEARCAT DEN:Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:Mon, Wed and Fridays from 11:30am 1:00pm and2:30pm 4:00pm. Tues and Thurs afternoons from2:30-4pm.If you are interested in joining our group of volun-teers in the Bearcat Den please contact our BCDvolunteers coordinator Radhika [email protected] or pop in to the Den near the HSCafeteria and talk with one of our volunteers theywill be very happy to make you welcome.

Mark PekinDirector of Athletics/ActivitiesInternational School ManilaE-mail: [email protected] Website:http://www.ismanila.org/
http://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/http://www.ismanila.org/http://www.ismanila.org/http://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/


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Dear Parents,

The holidays are quickly approaching, and Im sure we are all looking forward to enjoying some

well-deserved vacation time. However, the PTA has its biggest event of the school year com-

ing up as well International Family Fun Day (IFFD), which will take place on January 21, 2012.

This is an event that continues to be a highlight of the ISM experience.

There are many reasons for attending and participating in IFFD from children enjoying thegames and fun with their friends to parents experiencing a new adventure in culinary

diplomacy at the International Food Tasting Booths.

In past years, countries from all over the world have been represented in the International

Food Fair. It only takes a small group of volunteers to put together a booth, and sharing our

diverse, multi-national cuisine is a truly rewarding experience. Please contact me if you want

to get involved. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!

Thus far I have at least one volunteer for the following countries:

Japan, Taiwan, Pakistan, Thailand, Latin America, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe

Here are the countries that have not yet been represented:

Philippines, India, Korea, America/Canada, China, and Indonesia.

If you are interested or know anyone who is, my contact information is:

Melanie Ball(Food Booths Chair)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Mobile: 09154636387

Landline: 816-0059

From the PTArom the PTA


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