hs friday bulletin august 12
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Dear Parents,
Welcome to school year 2011-2012!
This is my first post for the year. Last week you received a letter from our Superintendent full of importan
information. For your benefit we have included another copy of Mr. Tozes email in this weeks bulletin a
well.
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our High School parents, with a special welcome to all ou
new parents. I mentioned both at the HS Parent Coffee last Tuesday and the opening school assembly that ISM
is a very friendly school and I am confident that you will all be welcomed into the ISM community with true
Bearcat spirit and hospitality.
We have again had an incredibly smooth start to the year, especially given that we have opened the year wit
the largest High School enrollment ever on the Taguig campus. Today we had 740 students present and w
anticipate a few more returning students and new enrollments in the coming weeks. In addition planning fo
this growth meant that we had a number of summer projects nearing completion as we started school. I am
very pleased to report that these projects are completed and we have made some fantastic improvements to
the quality of the HS facility.
As usual the school year starts off like a 100 meter dash! We have already completed tryouts for first seaso
sport and callbacks for this years high school production, Romeo and Juliet. The leadership retreat group, oapproximately 60 students leaders and faculty chaperones, left at lunch time today for their leadership
training at Island Cove. Next week we have meetings planned for the Grade 11 orientation to the IB program
and the Grade 12 USA College application process. Please do not forget to mark your calendars for High
School Open House on Monday August 22nd.
I hope to meet as many of you as possible. Please do drop by and see me if you are passing the High Schoo
Office. My door is always open.
Lets have a fantastic year.
Kind regards,
William R.S. Brown
HS Principal
International School Manila For ATTENDANCE concerns,please contact the HS Office
(Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano)Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653
or email [email protected]
For GUIDANCE concerns, pleacontact Gigi Azarcon and JasmAndres Tel:840-8655 / 840-866
August 12, 2011
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FROM THE IB/AP OFFICE:
International Baccalaureate (IB) Parents Information Evening
AllGrade11orinterestedGrade10parentsareinvitedtoaninformationsessiononWednesday17thAugustfrom67pmintheLitt
Theatre.
The aim of the evening is to explain the IB diploma program, discuss the diploma program in relation to college and universit
requirements,explorethenecessarycomponentsforthoseenrolledintheprogramandansweranyquestionsorqueriesthatyouma
haveabouttheIBgenerallyandspecificallyhereatISM.
IrecommendthatanyparentofastudentenrolledintheIBprogramcomealongfortheeveningtomeetotherswithsimilarissue
and concerns, and to gain an awareness ofwhat the program entails andwhat your children need to do in order to fulfill th
requirementsandsucceed.ThemoreyouknowabouttheIBcurriculumhereatISM,thebetteryouwillbeabletosupportandguid
yourchildren.
Refreshmentswillbeprovided.
MikeRelf
IBCoordinator
HSCALENDAR:
Monday,August15:
NationalBookstoreSalec/oPTA
Gr.10TextbookDistribution
Tuesday,August16:
NationalBookstoreSalec/oPTA
Gr.9TextbookDistribution
HSParentCoffee9:3011:00am
Wednesday,August17:
StudentLateStart
IB1ParentsandStudentsInformationEvening
6.007.00pm(LittleTheater)
Thursday,August18:
Gr.12CollegeApplicationNight
5.307.00pm (LittleTheater)
Friday,August19:
UPCOMINGEVENTS:
August22:HighSchoolOpenHouse
August2930: NationalHolidayNOSCHOOL
August31: CLUBEXPO
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:
Grade12CounselingAnnouncements:
All12th
gradeparentsandstudentsarestronglyencouragedtoattend
theUniversityApplicationNightonThursday,August18th
at5:30p.m.
intheLittleTheater. Thisisthesessiontoattend!!
All12th
gradeparentsandstudentsapplyingtoUKuniversities,please
attend the August 25th, UCAS information session, 4:45 pm, Little
Theater.
ForGrade11and12STUDENTS:
Grade 11/12 counselorswillmeetwith their grade 11 students on
Tuesday,Aug. 16, 2:30 3:00. The counselorswant to get to know
theirgrade11students,andwillalsoshareinformationaboutwhatto
expectduringthegrade11yearaswellashowtheycansupportthe
students.
Ms.Mohrsstudents (lastnamesAI)willmeet intheLittleTheater;
Mr. Nichols students (last names JN)willmeet in P045; andMs.
Ballsstudents(lastnamesOZ)willmeetintheAMR.
FROM THE HS OFFICE:
POWERSCHOOL:
Powerschool is temporarily closed for Public Access. Parents and
Students shouldnotworry if youencounter themessage that your
account has been disabled as this is just the default message
generatedbythesystembeingclosed. Wewillnotifyyouassoonas
soonasPowerschoolisopenforaccessagain. Thankyou.
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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE:
Dear Parents,
Greetings and welcome to the school year 2011/12 International School Manila. I hope that these weeks of summer vacation havegiven you the opportunity to enjoy some family time together. As I am beginning to realize myself with my son and daughter inGrade 10 children grow up far too quickly!
I want to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the support services and campus procedures to ensure an orderly andefficient school start. I hope you understand that, in such a large community, it is essential for us to establish certainagreements in order to make things easier for everyone.
School Office hours Monday Friday, 7 am 4 pm.
Uniform Shop Extended days through to September 2, 2011Monday Friday, 7 am to 4 pm
Regular hours start the week of September 5th , 2011Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 am to 4 pm
CanteenParents can now sign up for prepaid meals for Elementary School children. Please proceed to the Urban Chef (InternationalCuisine) and Yogi Chef (International Vegetarian Cuisine) offices located in the MS/HS Canteen for sign ups. Cost for lunch is
Php90.00. Parents of MS/HS students can also avail of the debit system for the main concessionaire (Urban Chef). You may alsorefer to the ISM website for additional information on the canteen concessionaires and services.
Bus ServiceOver the past three years there has been a significant growth in the number of students choosing to use the ISM Bus Service on aregular basis, with this usage reaching just over 25% of the total school population during School Year 2010/11.
In an effort to continue this steady growth the School Administration conducted a review of our existing busing service. Furtherto this, last December the PTA canvassed the opinions of parents of both existing bus riders and students who do not regularlyuse the bus to identify possible improvements to the service. Based upon the Schools review, and informed by the PTA survey, abidding exercise was held to select our school bus provider for the School Year 2011/12.
After a careful evaluation of the submitted proposals a decision was made to change our school bus service provider, and so I ampleased to welcome T Shut t le Services, Inc. to ISM. The decision to appoint T Shuttle Services was made in the interests ofsecuring satisfactory standards of fleet serviceability, operational flexibility and value for money. Safety and security were ofcourse our first priorities, but we were also mindful of the identified desire of many parents to avoid increases in costwhilst maintaining as flexible a service as possible. In particular, it was clear that the door-to-door service that has traditionallybeen provided remains a feature valued by many parents, and I can confirm that this service will continue to be offered for mostriders, where practicable and allowed by village associations.
With the introduction of our new bus operator there are a number of features of this years service that I would like to highlightfor parents:(1) All rates set for Semester 1 of School Year 2011/12 for both regular riders and occasional coupon riders remain the sameas last year. This despite increases in fuel prices over the past twelve months. These rates will be maintained for Semester 2unless there are significant sustained changes to the price of fuel, and any adjustments will be proportional to the rise or fall ofrunning costs.
(2) As with past practice, the agreement for student use of the bus service will be between parents and the school bus serviceprovider.
(3) All buses to be used for the regular school routes will be newly reconditioned, refurbished and commissioned for thisservice contract.
(4) A minimum of fifteen buses will be used to operate the regular ISM bus service. An additional bus will be held on campusto provide a replacement in the event of mechanical problems or significant delays caused by unusually heavy traffic conditions.Further to this, two Nissan Urvans will be deployed as rescue vehicles and in support of low passenger volume bus routes.
(5) T Shuttle Services Inc. will provide a driver and one bus attendant for each bus deployed on a regular school route and allT Shuttle Service personnel must undergo screening by ISM before being deployed. T Shuttle Service staff will undergo an ISM
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The Pedestrian GateLocationThe pedestrian gate is located in the perimeter fence mid-way between Gate 1 and Gate 2. There is a paved area between theroad and the perimeter fence, allowing easy access to the gate. The pedestrian gate is solely for the entry of members of theISM Community at the beginning of the school day. It will only be open between 7:00 and 7:45 (8:00 to 8:45 on Wednesdays).Due to parking restrictions and in the interests of security it will not be open in the afternoon for pick-ups. During the time it isopen, it will be under the supervision of members of the ISM Guard Force.
Drop-off ProcedureDrivers should stop adjacent to the paved area and students should alight from the right side of their vehicle. The driver shouldthen move off, clearing the space for other vehicles dropping off students. Under no circumstances should a student be droppedoff from the middle lane. This is dangerous as the student would need to walk in front of another vehicle. Drivers are remindedthat traffic regulations forbid parking on the roads around ISM. Therefore, vehicles should only be stopping for the brief time ittakes for a student to alight. Drivers must not wait for anybody to return to the vehicle.
Car StickersThe car stickers for the school year 2011/2012 are available from the security office. Each ISM family will be issued one vehiclesticker free of charge.
Any additional stickers will be issued following payment of Php100.00 to the cashiers office.
For vehicles already displaying an existing sticker, parents should submit a completed renewal form with a copy of the currentLTO official receipt. For new vehicles, parents are reminded that a copy of the vehicles 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.
In order to facilitate the easy recognition of authorized cars at the gates, the stickers should be affixed to the top right corner ofthe windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be removed.Vehicles not displaying this years car sticker will not be allowed access from August 31, 2011
ID Cards
Parent IDsParent IDs issued in previous school year will continue to be valid for the new school year 2011/2012. Parents who requirereplacement school IDs due to loss or damage can acquire these from the Security Office upon payment of Php100.00 to theCashier.
School PassesSchool passes issued to parents employees and representatives need to be replaced for this school year. As of August 31, 2011the light green bordered passes issued for the school year 2010/2011 will be invalid. Each family will be given two free schoolpasses. Additional school passes may be obtained after paying a processing fee of Php100.00 each to the Cashiers Office.
Visitors PassesAll visitors must secure a pass from the guardhouse at Gate 3. Before entry will be allowed, a telephone check will be made withthe relevant office to confirm the visitors business within the school.
Vehicle checksThe practice of inspecting vehicles will continue. During off-peak hours all vehicles will be checked before they are allowed toenter the campus.
During peak hours (drop off and pick-up times), all vehicles without valid stickers and randomly selected vehicles with stickers
will be asked to undergo an examination.
Whether an examination is conducted or not, it is important that the security staff at the gates are able to identify theoccupants of vehicles entering the campus; therefore IDs must be clearly displayed. Vehicles with tinted windows must roll downwindows to allow a clear view of the interior of the vehicle.
Drivers, Helpers and BodyguardsDrivers, helpers and bodyguards should not wait on campus for students throughout the school day. After dropping off studentsthey should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutes before dismissal time. Those who repeatedly fail tocomply with the regulation will have their access privilege suspended.Only those vehicles carrying parents or other people with business within the school will be allowed to return to the campus
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before the scheduled pick up time.
There are designated areas for unaccompanied drivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for parents and students.Unless specifically authorized, they may not enter any other area. In the interest of security, and to prevent congestion at thepedestrian entrances to the covered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize to their employees the importance ofcooperating with the security staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.
FirearmsAll members of the ISM community are reminded that it is strictly forbidden for firearms to be brought onto the campus. Thisincludes concealed weapons carried by bodyguards for close protection. Any person arriving at the school with a firearm shouldinform the gate guard and arrangements will be made for the weapon to be safely and securely stored during the visitors stay.
Security staff directionsOur security team is endeavoring to make the school as safe and secure an environment as possible for all members of ourcommunity.
We ask that everybody cooperate with us in this important task. In particular, all those entering our campus are requested tocomply with any directions given to them by members of our guard force.
If you are confused or unclear as to the purpose of such instructions, please seek clarification from the security office. Pleasenote that it is the parents responsibility to advise their staff accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to another successful year at International School Manila.
Best wishes,
DAVID TOZESuperintendent
Sailfish Swim Club News
TRYOUTS: for grades 112 will continue during the week 15th
19th
August.Cometotheswimmingpoolstraightafterschool.
SWIMMING STARTS: Swimmers who have already completed theirtryoutorareexistingSailfishSwimmers,swimmingstartsonMonday
the15th.SquadlistsarepostedontheSwimmingPoolNoticeboard.
SAILFISH REGISTRATION: Sailfish is holding a registration day onFridaythe26
thofAugust.From3:005:00pm,swimmerswillbeableto
paytheir2,000pesosfee,andwillbeabletopickuptheirSailfishT
shirtandSwimCap. Youcanpayyourfeeonthedayoryoucanpay
nowatthecashiersoffice.(pleasebringyourreceiptonthe26th)
TIMETRIALS:OnFriday26thallSailfishswimmerswillalsobedoingatime trial. Swimmers aged 8 years and younger will swim 25m
Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke, 918 years will swim 50m
Freestyle,
Backstroke
and
Breaststroke.
QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES: Pleased contact Coach Andy:
[email protected] ,orgo to theSailfishBlog:http://sailfish.ism
online.org
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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:
ATAC (Athletics & Activities) is up and running for school year 2011-12! HS Tryouts are now over
and coaches will be posting teams lists this week for varsity and junior varsity squads. Thanks to
the 220 students who came out for HS tryouts this is a great response for our 1st season
program. Our ES Soccer tryouts and MS tryouts for 1st season teams began this past Wednesday
Aug 10 thru to Friday Aug 12. ES/ MS students have been attending with good numbers as wellthis week to all 3 tryout sessions to begin training and to meet the coaches.
The ATAC all year round teams start next week Aug 15th information posters are on notice boards giving the time
and venues to meet for tryouts.
The 1st season practice schedule is now posted on the blog and around school This schedule is valid from Aug 15th - Oc
21st.
The ATAC Blog (http://atac.ism-online.org/) is the one stop shop for information related to the sports/activitie
program...please take some time to peruse the blog for information related to the sports and activities program. Using th
blog you can find out about; IASAS our international schools league for HS competition, schedules for tryouts, seasopractice schedules and weekly matches, ATAC guidelines, facilities photos, Bearcat Council, Bearcat Den, IASA
hosting/housing, coaches blogs and much more..
Until Power school opens general details of the weekly match schedule will be posted on the ATAC blog and in the Frida
bulletins..
regardsMark Pekin
Director of Athletics/Activities
International School Manila
E-mail: [email protected] Blog:http://atac.ism-online.org/
UPCOMING MATCHES:
Aug 19th: Varsity/JV Soccer/Volleyball v Faith at ISM
Aug 20th:
ISSA MS/HS Volleyball League matches begin
Aug 20th: ISSA ES Soccer Festival at CSA (Dasmarinas
Village) 8-Noon
Aug 20th: RIFA girls and boys soccer league matches
begin (MS and HS Teams)
Aug 26th: HS Varsity/JV Volleyball v Brent
Aug 26th: Varsity Girls Soccer v Miriam College
Attention High School Golfers:
The ISM Golf Team will begin our qualifying
rounds shortly. The selected boys and girls will
end the season by competing againstrepresentatives from all the IASAS schools.
This years final tournament will take place in
Taipei from October 13-16. Please see Mr.
Hamaguchi or Mr. Pethan immediately if you
would like more information on the team and
what you need to do to qualify for the final
tournament in Taipei.
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TIME: 3:15 TO 4:30PM Venue MON TUES WED THURS FRI
SAILFISH SWIMMING Pool Area
GYMNASTICS TEAM MS Gym
TIME: 3:15 TO 4:30PM Venue MON TUES WED THURS FRI
JUDO TEAMJudo Area
Covered Court
TAE KWON DO TEAM2nd Level
Covered Court
CHESS TEAM ES Cafeteria
TABLE TENNIS TEAM Covered Courts
WALL CLIMBING TEAM MS Gym
AIKIDO TEAM2nd Floor
Aikido Room
Cheerleading (Gr. 8 to 12)2nd Floor
Aikido Room
YEAR ROUND ATAC TEAM SPORTS SCHEDULEELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL
PLEASE SEE SAILFISH WEBSITE (Sailfish.ism-online.org)
AUGUST 8, 2011 Start (Gymnastics and Sailfish)
AUGUST 15, 2011 Start(Judo, Taekwondo, Chess, TableTennis, Wall Climbing, Aikido, Cheerleading)
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COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ScheduledCollegeVisits
College Representative Location Date
YaleUniversity SamRamosJones,ISMAlum,Class2010 VSHCounselingCenter 8/12/1111:25AM
UniversityofBritishColumbia OrcunAtlintas P045 8/15/1111:15AM
King'sCollegeLondon PatriciaPerez,StudentAmbassador VSHCounselingCenter 8/31/1111:30AM
LoyolaMarymountUniversity DwayneZamora,ISMAlum VSHCounselingCenter 9/8/1111:15AM
SSTHSwissSchoolofTourismandHospitality Lavanya VSHCounselingCenter 9/20/1111:15AM
MichiganStateUniversity PattyCroom,Ph.D. VSHCounselingCenter 9/22/1111:15AM
DenisonUniversity SarahLeavell P045 9/26/1111:00AM
HofstraUniversity JaneLaRocco P045 9/26/1111:00AM
RinglingCollegeofArtandDesign JimDean P045 9/26/1111:00AM
SarahLawrenceCollege ShirleyBe P045 9/26/1111:00AM
MacalesterCollege SteveColee,DirectorofAdmissions VSHCounselingCenter 9/28/117:45AM
FordhamUniversity MonicaEsser P045 9/28/1111:15AM
LewisandClarkCommunityCollege BrianWhite VSHCounselingCenter 9/28/1111:15AM
LoyolaUniversityNewOrleans KeithGramling P045 9/28/1111:15AM
BostonUniversity TimTownley,AdmissionsAssociate VSHCounselingCenter 10/3/1111:15AM
University
of
San
Francisco
Jason
Opdyke
VSH
Counseling
Center
10/10/11
12:00
PM