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ICARE2012Tuesday6thtoFriday9thDecemberDear Parents,

ICARE is fast approaching and we would like to take a moment to remind you of some key points.

ICARE is experiential learning at its best and is an important part of ISMs mission and core values.

Considerable preparation is made before ICARE, including full ISM security inspection of each site, meetings with

service partners and detailed planning with ICARE chaperones.

As the ICARE Coordinator, I would like to publically thank all of you parents for supporting the program and the

valuable work we do in the community.

In preparation, your child has spent designated time in ICARE homerooms learning more about their site and

bonding with the other members in the group. By deliberately diversifying ICARE groups, your child will have the

opportunity to work with a broader range of students, learn to plan, collaborate and engage in the particular issues

of each site.

Every ICARE experience is unique; what we ask is that all students be adaptive, creative and committed to the ethos

of ICARE throughout the four days. At the culmination of ICARE we hope that every child will have learnt more abou

some of the challenges in the Philippines, and how they as individuals, and collectively, can engage in positivechange.

When you receive the information about your childs site, please read it carefully, and return medical and permission

forms promptly to the chaperones in charge.

In additional, please be reminded that departure times maybe different from a usual school day, and that punctual

arrival is essential. Attendance at ICARE is treated as a normal school day in regards to, sickness, absence and

tardies.

Finally, all students on Metro sites will be completed by 2.30 to 3.00pm on Friday the 9 th December. Those travelling

from the provinces should be back by 5.00pm at the latest, although this is subject to traffic.

If you have any questions or concern please contact me,

NeilH.WoodsCAS and Activities Coordinator

Tel: + 632 840 8663

Email: [email protected]

Blog: http://hscas.ismonline.org/

A weekly bulletin for Parents and Students.

International School ManilaFor ATTENDANCE concerns,please contact the HS Office(Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano)Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653email [email protected]

For GUIDANCE concerns, pleascontact Bella, Gigi or JasminTel:840-8655 / 840-8660November18,2011

A weekl bulletin or Parents and Students


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HSCALENDAR:Monday,November 21:PTANewBookFair (FATLobby)

IB2EnglishA1Orals

Tuesday,November22:PTA

New

Book

Fair

(FAT

Lobby)

IB2EnglishA1Orals

Wednesday,November23:StudentLateStart

Gr.9Meet&GreetCocktails

PTANewBookFair (FATLobby)

IB2EnglishA1Orals

Thursday,November24PTANewBookFair (FATLobby)

IB2EnglishA1Orals

Friday,November25:PISTAsaISM(Filipiniana)

PTANewBookFair (FATLobby)

IB2EnglishA1Orals

IB2TheaterEADue

InvitationalRugby(ISB)andBasketballExchange(Brent)

Saturday,November26:InvitationalRugby(ISB)andBasketballExchange(Brent)

UPCOMINGEVENTS:November30: NoSchoolBonifacioHolidayDecember69: ICAREDecember15: EarlyRelease,LastdayofSemester1December16January9,SchoolHoliday

SCHEDULE FOR FILIPINIANAPeriod 1 D 7.30 - 8.10

Period 2 E 8.15 - 8.55

Break 8.55 - 9.10

Period 3 F 9.15 - 9.55

Period 4 G 10.00 - 10.40

Period 5 H 10.45 - 11.25

Parade 11:45 - 12:10

Program FAT 12:15 1:15

Barrio Fiesta 1:15 onwards

ANNOUNCEMENTS:**Congratulations to all students involved in last

WednesdaysHighSchoolMusicConcertLegendsof

Jazz.TheChoirs,BandsandOrchestraperformed in

a way that the Jazz Giants would be proud! It was

alsowonderfultohearsomanysoloists,featuringthe

widerangeoftalenthereatISM.Aspecialthankyou

to the Music Department and Fine Arts Council for

helpingmaketheconcertasuccess!

**Good

luck

to

Lucas

Ramos,

Rom

Villarica

and

CristianAyalawhotravelledto AbuDhabi,UAE,to

competeintheWorldRobotOlympiad. Theteam

wonGoldinthePhilippinequalifying competition

andishopingtoplaceattheinternational

competitionthiscomingweekend.

**GoodlucktoISMRoboticsTeamwhoiscompeting

intheRoboticsCompetitioninTaipeiAmerican

School.


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INFORMATION FOR FILIPINIANA


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FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER:Thankyouforsupportingyourstudentduringthesepastcoupleofweeks.Ifyoursonordaughterisapplyingtoanuniversity

withapplicationdeadlinesonorbeforeJanuary15,thenhe/sheshouldhavecompletedtheonlineISMtranscriptrequest

already.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutthisprocess,thenpleasecontacttheappropriatecounselor.

REQUESTINGISMDOCUMENTS(Teacherletters,transcripts,IBPredictedGrades)Pleaseassistyoursonordaughterinplanningaheadastheyfinalizeapplications,asISMdocumentsneedtoberequestedwell

inadvance

of

the

application

deadline.

Additional

information

is

below.

ISMDeadlinesforRequestingDocuments:

UpcomingExternalUniversityRelatedPresentations:

AndfinallyIfyouoryourchildhaveanyquestions,thenpleasecontacttheHSCounselingOffice.Weareheretosupportyourfamily!

ScheduledCollegeVisitsCollege Representative Location DateUniversityofTokyo Ms.KeikaAbe/Mr.YusukiTakagi VSHCounselingCenter 11/18/1111:25AM

NewYorkUniversity Abu

Dhabi

Wattanin"Lib"Potrayanont,Program

OfficerVSHCounselingCenter 11/23/1111:25AM

*RepresentativesfromsomeoftheworldsmostprestigiousboardingschoolswillbeatISMonMondayNovember21toexhibitandtalkspecificallyabouttheir2012SUMMERPROGRAMS thatwillbeoffered.BothstudentsandparentsareencouragedtoattendtheexpowhichwillbeheldintheLofthouse(abovetheMiddleschoolwing)from11:00amto12:15pm.Hopetoseeyouthere!HSCounseling Department

What? WhenDue? How?ToWhom?

EDII,Reg.Decision(Jan15and

earlier)TranscriptRequest

November11

(SEECOUNSELORFORLATE

REQUESTS)

LinkonISMportal

Reg.Decision(Jan.16andlater)

TranscriptRequest

3WeeksNotice! LinkonISMportal

What? When? Where? MoreInformation?

IDPsStudyinAustralia

Exhibition

November19

12:005:00pm

Hotel

Intercontinental

(Makati)

GotoIDPswebsiteformoreinformationore

[email protected]

JapanEducationalSeminar

Manila

November19

1:006:00pm

Universityof

Philippines,Diliman

(NISMED)

IncludestheGlobal30Projectuniversitieswith

programsinEnglish. Gototheirwebsiteformore

information.

KOKOSInternational

AustralianUniversityFair

Contact:

JinLee09158371703

[email protected]

November20

2:008:00pm

OakwoodHotel

Ballroom(Ortigas)

17ADBAve,Ortigas

Center,PasigCity

Over14AustralianuniversityandTAFE

internationaldirectorswillbepresenttoanswer

questionsforstudentsandparentsinterestedin

studyinginAustralia.Thisagencyspecializesin

workingwith

Korean

students.


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PTA NEW BOOK FAIR 2011:

Start shopping for the holiday season at ISM-PTAsNEW BOOK FAIR 2011:

Read a Book Travel the World21st 24

thNovember, 2011 FAT Lobby (Fine Arts Theater)

Daily 7:00am 4:00pm

We officially open the Book Fair on Monday, 21st

November in the Fine Arts Theater 7:30 8:00am with aCooking Demonstration and Breakfast for AdultsThe ISM community is invited to join us for breakfast as weopen this event with a cooking demonstration from ourspecial guest Aileen Anastacio, author of Home Caf 100Recipes for Irresistible Coffee and Delectable Desserts andlaunching her new book Home-Made for the Holidays, Over60 Treats to Enjoy at Home or Give as Gifts. There will becoffee/tea (sponsored by Allegro) along with cakes andgoodies baked using Aileen Anastacios recipes. Her bookswill be available at the New Book Fair. She will be happy toautograph copies of her book.

Daily Quiz for StudentsThere will be a Question of the Day competition for allElementary, Middle and High School students. Students willhave a chance to win National Book Store gift vouchers.Questions will be posted inside the ES, MS and HS librariesdaily as well as on notice boards for the duration of the bookfair. tudents have until the end of the school day to posttheir answers in the box provided in the library. The winningentry will be drawn and posted on the library notice board.

Author Visit for AdultsAs part of the New Book Fair, we have a special guest Samantha Sotto, author of Before Ever After. We invityou to meet the author to discuss her new novel.

Date: Thursday 24th

NovemberTime: 7:45am

Venue: Loft B, upper level in elementary school

10% Discount off all booksAll discounts will automatically be deducted upon paymenat the register.

Raffle TicketsFor purchases between PHP950-PHP1000 (dont worry, you are a few pesos short!), a raffle ticket will be given for draw at the end of the book fair. Prize: Movie tickets tPower Plant in Rockwell.

Good CauseDid you know that 10% of the value of sales from the boofair will go towards book purchases for the various Servic

Learning Projects the school supports. For purchases oPHP500 one school starter pack (pencils, pensnotebooks) will be donated in your childs name andistributed to Service Learning Projects.

Recommended book listsOur ES, MS and HS librarians have put togetherecommended book lists. Please check on the schoowebsite under the PTA/New Book Fair for complete lists foeach level.

Special OrdersIf the book that you are looking for is not available at th

Book Fair, you may order it from a National Book Storrepresentative at the FAT Lobby. Make your list now anput your order in on Monday 21

stor Tuesday 22

nd! NB

will only accept lists or special orders until Tuesday 22November, 2011. Last day of pick up of books ordered wbe on 24

thNovember, 2011.

Bring along some friendsIf you have friends that are interested in our events, brinthem with you. For security reasons, please note, guestmust be accompanied by ISM ID holders and come in aISM stickered car.

Dont forgetOn Wednesday the Book Fair will be open from 7:00 am.

Dont miss this much-anticipated event, and find earstocking stuffers at the New Book Fair! We look forward tseeing you there!

New Book Fair Committee Co-ChairsKelly Hauber Sarah Stalley Maggie VanwijnenWinnie Lo-Kuefner Simran Uttam

reminder:Please doyour bitand bringyour owncarry bagfor your

purchases,we are

trying topreserve

ourplanet!


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INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FUN DAY:Dear Parents,

The holidays are quickly approaching, and Im sure we areall looking forward to enjoying some well-deservedvacation time. However, the PTA has its biggest event ofthe school year coming 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 inIFFD from children enjoying the games and fun withtheir friends to parents experiencing a new adventure inculinary diplomacy at the International Food TastingBooths.

In past years, countries from all over the world have beenrepresented 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 trulyrewarding experience. Please contact me if you want toget involved. Any help at all would be greatlyappreciated!

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 contactinformation is:

Melanie Ball(Food Booths Chair)E-Mail: [email protected]: 09154636387Landline: 816-0059

PTA CHARITY BAZAAR:Giving Back This Season

Remember the date,December 8!7:30am - 12:30pm at The Loft, at ISM

*More than 20 Charity organizations arecoming to ISM, likeChildren's Hour,Enchanted Farm, PCF, Invisible, EnriqueZobel Foundation, and Silver Handicrafts,among others, to sell their handmade crafts

*It's your chance to do more Christmasshopping and at the same time give back tothe community.*Come for coffee and Christmas treats andstart feeling the festive season! Get apreview of the MS Concert and beentertained by our talented musicians whowill be performing later that day.

Hope to see you there!GRADE 9 MEET & GREET COCKTAIL:


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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:IASAS MODEL UNITED NATIONS:As you read this parentbulletin we are in the midst of hosting the MUN conference.The quality of student involvement, engagement andvigorous debate in the various committees is extremelyimpressive from all the delegates. We are hosting MUN

delegates this week from the IASAS schools and also thefollowing international schoolsAES New Delhi, AIS Dhaka, Yokohama International School, American School in Japan, Bangkok Patana School, UnitedWorld College Singapore, Brent International School.These type of events cannot occur without the support ofour ISM parent community who are housing the delegatesduring the conference. We would like to extend a big thanksto all families that have agreed to open their homes andhouse a visiting delegate for the conference it is very muchappreciated.The General Assembly session will be on from 8amtomorrow and is open for the ISM community to come in

and watch what happens. The GA will be held at the new 3rdfloor Lofthouse.

2nd Season opening event:Last Friday November 11thwas the start of our 2nd season matches for HS teams andwe had support school wide from students and parents tocheer on the teams as they began the season. Thanks verymuch to the Bearcat Den ladies who ran the BBQ/Drinksstall at the HS field and a huge thanks to Shannon Grabowand Amanda Pekin who promoted the event and helped withall the activities to keep the younger kids and parentsentertained.Well done also to all our teams who kicked off the seasonwith some excellent results and very close matches:Results:

Rugby: 4pm ISM JV and Varsity Rugby defeatedFaith AcademyBoys Basketball: JV won and Varsity lost in a nailbiter game by one pointGirls Basketball: JV girls and Varsity won vs BrentTouch: JV and Varsity girls w on vs Faith Academy .

MS and HS Academic Bowl:Our MS/HS Academic Bowteams led by Mr and Mrs. Birchenall both won last weeon (Tues 8

thMS and Wed 9

thHS) in the fall academi

bowl competition. The MS team won by 59 points anthe HS Team won by 50 points. Congratulations to aparticipants.

This Saturday is the first swim meet this year that ISMhosts. We look forward to a busy and great morning oracing at the pool. Go Sailfish swimmers! Consult thSailfish Blog for meet details.

The ATAC Blog (http://atac.ism-online.org/) is the onstop shop for information related to the sports/activitieprogramplease take some time to peruse the blog foinformation.

GAME SCHEDULE PDF: (access to game schedulinformation)

Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISMteams can be found via the ATAC blog. Please note thgame schedule does change often due to involvement witmany local schools so please check the page regularly tfind out the latest information of where and when thBearcats teams are playing. Click on schedules tab or thBearcat logo to be directed to thhttp://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/ You will need youpower school user name and password to access the gamschedule pdf.

BEARCAT DEN:

Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:

Mon, Wed and Fridays from 11:30am 1:00pm an2:30pm 4:00pm. Tues and Thurs afternoons from 2:304pm.

If you are interested in joining our group of volunteerin the Bearcat Den please contact our BCD volunteercoordinator Radhika [email protected] pop in to the Den near the HS Cafeteria and talk witone of our volunteers they will be very happy to makyou welcome.


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TEAM TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Varsity Boys 3-5pm HS Gym HS Gym HS Gym Fitness

JV Boys 3-5pm HS Gym *HS/ES Gym HS Gym

Varsity Girls 3-5pm MS Gym MS Gym MS Gym FitnessJV Girls 3-5pm MS Gym *MS/ES Gym MS Gym

MS Boys Gold 3:15-4:45 ES Gym ES Gym

MS Boys Green 3:15-4:45 ES Gym Covered Court 1

MS Boys White 3:15-4:45 ES Gym Covered Court 2

MS Girls Gold 3:15-4:45 ES Gym Covered Court 1

MS Girls Green 3:15-4:45 ES Gym Covered Court 2

Varsity Rugby 3-5pm HS Field Fitness HS Field HS Field

JV Rugby 3-5pm HS Field HS Field HS Field

Varsity Touch 3-5pm HS Field MS Field HS- twilight touch 5pm MS Field

JV Touch 3-5pm MS Field HS- twilight touch 5pm MS Field

MS Boys Rugby 3:15-4:45 MS Field MS Field

MS Girls Touch 3:15-4:45 MS Field ES Field

MS AFAC Clubs Program 3:15-4:30 ES Field Faculty Football (ES Field) ES Field

Courts 1 & 2 3-5pm V Girls V Girls V Boys MS Girls(3:15-4:45) MS Boys(3:15-4:45)

Courts 3 & 4 3-5pm V Boys MS Girls(3:15-4:45) V Boys V Boys V Girls

Courts 5 & 6 3-5pm V Boys MS Boys(3:15-4:45) V Boys V Boys V Girls

Covered Court 3-5pm V Girls V Girls V Boys

Fitness 3-5pm V Girls V Boys

Varsity Swimming 3-5pm

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES (ATAC)2ND SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE SY 2011-12 (Nov 7th to January 31st)

Swimming

ISM Swimming Pool (see sailfish blog for squads and training sessions)

BASKETBALL

RUGBY / TOUCH

Tennis


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SwimathonSaturday, December 10th

Welcome to the Sailfish Swim Club Swimathon! It is a fun activity for all of our swimmers and the ISMcommunity as a whole (Parents, Teachers, and Students). It gives the kids and parents a chance to setgoals, and strive to exceed those goals. Goal distance will be set based on squad 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 verymuch for your participation!

Schedule ParentVolunteersarerequiredtoassistwithregistration;atleast3parentsareneededduringthe15

minuteregistrationperiod. Pleasegoheretoregisteryourhelp.http://sailfish.ismonline.org/signupforms/swimathonparentvolunteer/

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 food for share after they have finished their swim, they willhave earned it. Please arrive early to allow time to register and prepare for the swim. It is a good idea tohave a large water bottle on pool deck to sip on during the swim. Once the Swimathon is complete, you willneed to gather your pledges and pay to the school cashier into the Sailfish Account by Thursday 15 thDecember.

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 / 40-100Middle School 3:15-3:25 pm 4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 2,000-3,500m/ 80-140ISM 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

Rules1. Swimmers may start collecting pledges as soon as they receive the pledge sheets. Reminder:

Pledge sheets need 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 pledgeor set amount pledge. Swimmers may collect the pledge in advance but must keep pledges until allare collected then take the total to the cashier.

3. On the day of the Swimathon, each swimmer MUSThave an adult lap counter/ supervisor, to keeptrack of the number of laps completed. Swimmers will not be able to swim if they dont have an adultsupervisor. Each group 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 aswimmer needs to stop they simply move to a corner of their lane or get out of the pool so that otherswimmers may continue unimpeded. Older swimmers are encouraged to stop as little as possible.Do note that swimming aids of any form are not allowed.

FROM THE SAILFISH CLUB:


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5. Upon completion of the Swimathon, students will get their lap count approved. A volunteer will recordeach students lap total on their pledge sheet and return it. Students may then collect outstandingpledges. Please pay the pledges to the school cashier into the Sailfish Account as well asreturn the pledge sheets to the ISM Sailfish Swim Club by Thursday 15th December,or on theday of the event.

We look forward to all our participants having a great time! For questions or concerns, or to volunteer,

contact Andy Astfalck, Head Coach at [email protected]

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 collecttheir pledges in advance. 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 charity

2. Club equipment and end of years awards ceremony

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