hs friday bulletin jan 28

8/7/2019 HS Friday Bulletin Jan 28

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Dear Parents,

This week, our Rugby, Touch, Swimming and Tennis athletes have travelled to some of the other IASASmember schools while our Basketball teams have remained in Manila as we host this years Basketballtournament.

I have, over the last two days, witnessed a display of ISM Bearcat spirit, the intensity of which I havenever seen in my last four years. I have had the pleasure of watching both our girls and boysbasketball teams in action and have experienced such a wide range of emotions that I feel exhausted.From the disappointment of a game loss or the concern over a possible injured player, to the ecstasy of a last second win and the pride for the team that provided it. The gymnasia have been packed withsupporters from elementary, middle and high school. Students and teachers together with greatrepresentation from parents and alumni have turned out in their droves to support the green and goldof ISM the noise has been tremendous.

The younger children have enjoyed being a part of the whole and have shown their sense of communityas vocally as the big kids in the crowd Im referring there to the high school teachers!! Our athleteshave not only provided them with intense entertainment, but more importantly, have demonstratedexcellence in sportsmanship and have served as role models for the high-schoolers of the future. It isearly Friday afternoon as I write this bulletin so all the games have not yet been played, but if you are

reading this and it is still Friday January 28 th please try to get to some of the games tomorrow morning I cant guarantee and ISM win, but Im confident youll enjoy yourselves. You can find the schedule onwww.iasas.asia . If you cant get to school, you can still watch the basketball (and some of the otherIASAS games) by logging on to www.iasas.asia where youll be able to see the games streamed over theinternet.

GO BEARCATS!

Mike DickinsonHigh School Assistant PrincipalInternational School Manila

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, pleasecontact Gigi Azarcon and JasminAndres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660

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HS Calendar: Monday, January 31: THIMUN IB1 EE Info Sessions by department IB2 Viva Voce IB2 Math IA Start

Tuesday, February 1: IB1 EE Info Sessions by department IB2 Viva Voce IB2 Math IA Start IB2 Econ Commentary DUE

Wednesday, February 2: Student Late Start IB1 EE Info Sessions by department IB2 Viva Voce

IB2 Bus & Mgt Field Trip

Thursday, February 3: IB1 EE Info Sessions by department IB2 Viva Voce IB2 Film Draft Production Portfolio DUE Gr 9 & 10 Parents IB Course Selection Meeting

5:30 7pm (Little Theater/AMR)

Friday, February 4: IB1 EE Info Sessions by department

IB2 Viva

Voce

IB2 Math Studies Project DUE Graduation Committee Meeting 1:00pm (Rm 1057)

Saturday, February 5: International Family Fun Day (ES Field) Band Aid Concert

Upcoming Events: February 8: Parent Coffee 9:30am (LT) February 8: University Info Night 57pm

STUDENT PHOTOS: The High School Office would like to remind Parents and Students to come and pick up the student photos ordered from our official school photographer, TINO LEY. Representatives must bring an authorization

letter and ID. Thank you!

GRADUATION 2011: There will be a meeting for Parents of Seniors who are interested in joining the graduationcommittee.

When: February 4 Time: 1:00pmVenue: Room 1057

Committees for sign up:PhotographyDecorationsFood

KAWAYAN BOUGHT PAGES: Please see ad on page 13.


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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE: SCHEDULED COLLEGE VISITS:

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VENUE DATE AND TIME

Solbridge International School of Business Mihae Nahm HSGO 2/2/11 11:30 AM -Yonsei University Ms. Moon K. Jeong Room 1057 2/7/11 11:30 AM -Clarkson University Kathleen Harrington Room 1057 3/3/11 11:15 AM -Fairleigh Dickinson University Kathleen Harrington Room 1057 3/3/11 11:15 AM -Loyola Marymount University Kathleen Harrington Room 1057 3/3/11 11:15 AM -University of Michigan, Flint Kathleen Harrington Room 1057 3/3/11 11:15 AM -Raffles Design institute Manila Kristenne Lim HSGO 3/9/11 11:30 AM

Dear ISM parents,

The PreK-12 Guidance Department would like to announce the second Parent Book Group of the 2010-11 schoolyear. Continuing with what we have been reading about how neuroscience is changing our ideas about humandevelopment, learning, and education we will be reading Ellen Galinskys book Mind in the Making . Below wehave included a link to the authors website as well as an interview with her on the book.

http://mindinthemaking.org/

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/mind-making-10451950

Each session will be from 8 am and finish around 10am on either Tuesdays or Thursdaysstarting in February. Interested parties please contact Myrna Perez in the ElementarySchool Guidance Office (840-8455) to add your name to the list. In the past these groupshave been very popular and fill up almost as soon as they are announced. Spaces are limitedand are on a first come first serve basis. Participants will need to acquire their own copy of the book which is available locally.

We are looking forward to your participation!

ISM Guidance Counselors

For all Grade 11 students and parents:

University Information Night: Tuesday February 8Begins at 5:00pm in the Fine Arts Theater


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INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FUN DAY:From the International Family Fun Day (IFFD)Food RepresentativeDear Parents,

The International Family Fun Day (IFFD) will be on Saturday, February 5, 2011 starting at 2 pm. The international foodfair will be available from 5 pm onwards until the food is gone. So please take this opportunity to contribute to all your

countries. Looking forward to seeing all of you there.

Carina Seneviratne(IFFD Food Rep), Mobile: 0920-910-0401, Landline: 819-2863

Calling on all Filipino/ U.S. / Canadian Families at ISM:For the Filipino Community Dear Parents:

On February 5th at the Elementary Field in the afternoon, ISM will celebrate its International Family Fun Day organizedby our supportive PTA. An event to bring FUN, Entertainment, with an incredible international array of food to all ISMfamilies and faculty and staff.

To help make the activity successful, we would like to ask for a monetary donation in support of the Native FilipinoCuisine that we will be serving at the international food fair. We have opened an account at the Cashier's office todeposit your contributions on or before January 28, 2011.

Kindly inform the cashier that you are making a deposit for the Filipino Food Booth. We are looking forward for yoursupport and attendance!!!

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact undersigned.

Many thanks.Rosie Manalo Ludi Iriola09178257688 09178335845

For the US/Canadian CommunityDear Parents:

The 2011 International Family Fun Day is fast approaching. This year, it will be held on Saturday, February 5 th from 2pmonwards. This is a major event at ISM every year and is one of ISMs largest fundraisers.

We are requesting for a monetary donation from each family to pay for the food that will be served at the NorthAmerican food booth. We opened up an account at the Cashiers Office and are asking that you please deposit themoney with the Cashier by Friday, January 28, 2011 so that we have adequate time to purchase the food andsupplies. Please tell the Cashier that you are depositing for the North American Food Booth.

Lastly. We need You!

We are in need of volunteers to help prepare the food for this day, as well as work at the food booth in 1 hour shifts,and help with the decorating of the booth and setting up.

Please contact me if you are able to help.

Thank you so much,Dan Dobrin0928 507 [email protected]


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FROM THE OPERATIONS & SECURITY OFFICE:Operations and Security

Access and parking within the campus are important security and safety issues. For the well-being of all members of theISM community, those entering the school campus are requested to follow the procedures outlined below.

Vehicular AccessDuring drop-off and pick-up times, vehicles may enter through Gates 2 and 3. Those entering through Gate 2 shouldproceed to the drop off area and, once the student has alighted or boarded, they should exit via Gate 1. Those vehiclesentering through Gate 3 must turn into the covered parking area and use the designated drop-off areas. All vehicles mustexit through Gate 1.

Alternatively, vehicles entering through Gate 3 may park in the covered car park. The spaces reserved for parent-drivencars should only be used by those vehicles which are driven by parents themselves. Vehicles in which parents aretraveling, but which are driven by a driver, should not use these spaces. Rather, they should park elsewhere in the coveredpark or make use of the outside spaces next to the power center.

Please note that Gate 2 may only be used by vehicles displaying a valid ISM vehicle sticker.

Family/company drivers should not remain within school once they have delivered a student. They should exit the schooland return no sooner than 1:45 in the afternoon for pick up.

Visitors to ISM may only enter through Gate 3 . There is an area for short stay visitors parking near Gate 1.

The Pedestrian GateLocationThe pedestrian gate is located in the perimeter fence mid-way between Gate 1 and Gate 2. There is a paved area betweenthe road and the perimeter fence, allowing easy access to the gate.

The pedestrian gate is solely for the entry of members of the ISM Community at the beginning of the school day. It will onlybe open between 7:00 and 7:45 (8:00 to 8:45 on Wednesdays). Due to parking restrictions and in the interests of security itwill not be open in the afternoon for pick ups. During the time it is open, it will be under the supervision of members of theISM Guard Force.

Drop-off ProcedureDrivers should stop adjacent to the paved area and students should alight from the right side of their vehicle. The drivershould then move off, clearing the space for other vehicles dropping off students. Under no circumstances should a studentbe dropped off from the outside lane. This is dangerous as the student would need to walk across the front of anothervehicle.

Drivers are reminded that traffic regulations forbid parking on the roads around ISM. Therefore, vehicles should only bestopping for the brief tine it takes for a student to alight. Drivers must not wait for anybody to return to the vehicle.

Car StickersThe car stickers for the school year 2010/11 are available from the security office.

Each ISM family will be issued one vehicle sticker free of charge. Any additional stickers will be issued following payment

of Php100.00 to the cashiers office.In order to facilitate the easy recognition of authorized cars at the gates, the stickers should be affixed to the top right cornerof the windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be removed.

ID CardsID cards should be worn at all times while on campus. If you have not been issued an ID card, or you have lost it, youshould obtain one by visiting the security office and completing the appropriate application form.


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Vehicle checksThe practice of inspecting vehicles will continue. During off-peak hours all vehicles will be checked before they are allowedto enter the campus. During peak hours (drop off and pick-up times), all vehicles without valid stickers and randomlyselected 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 rolldown windows to allow a clear view of the interior of the vehicle.

Drivers, Helpers and BodyguardsDrivers, helpers and bodyguards should not be waiting on campus for students throughout the school day. After droppingoff students they should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutes before dismissal time. Those whorepeatedly fail to comply 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 campusbefore 1:45 p.m.

There are designated areas for unaccompanied drivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for parents andstudents. Unless specifically authorized, they may not enter any other area. In the interest of security, and to preventcongestion at the pedestrian entrances to the covered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize to their employeesthe importance of cooperating with the security staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.

Termination of EmploymentIn the event of the termination of service of a family employee, parents are asked to secure the former employees ISM IDcard and return it to the Security office. If this is not possible, it is important tat the Security Office is still informed of thechange of circumstances.

Finally, I would like to thank all members of the ISM community for their cooperation in helping us maintain ISM as a safeand secure environment for our children.

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 firearmshould inform 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 as that everybody cooperate with us in this important task. In particular, all those entering our campus arerequested to comply with any direction given to them by members of our guard force. In the event that anyone is unclear asto the purpose of such instructions they can seek clarifications from the security office. Please note that it is the parentsresponsibility to advise their staff accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to another successful semester at International School Manila. Regards,MICHAEL FLYNNDirectorOperations & Security


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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE :

ATAC ANNOUNCEMENTS: GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION: Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tabon 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 thepage regularly to find out the latest information of where and when the Bearcats teams are playing. Access to thegame schedule page is also available via the ATAC blog. Click on the Bearcat logo to be directed to the gameschedule page.http://atac.ism-online.org

ATAC HIGHLIGHTS/UPDATES JAN/FEB: (for ALL match/schedule details check game schedule page as above)

Jan 27 29 IASAS Basketball at ISM Jan 27 29 IASAS Rugby/Touch at Taipei, Swimming at KL, Tennis at Singapore Jan 29 MS PRFU Juniors Touch/Tackle Rugby tournament at ISM

JV Touch at UP for UP Invitational Touch Tournament Jan 31 3rd season sports tryouts begin for HS teams (Track/Softball/Badminton) Feb 3 3rd season sports tryouts begin for MS teams (Track/Softball/Badminton/Mixed Touch) Feb 12 Brent track meet for MS/HS Feb 19/20 ISM International Swim meet Feb 26 ISM Track Meet Mar 2 IASAS Cultural Convention Teams Depart Mar 35 IASAS Cultural Convention (Art/Music @ JIS, DDDF @ ISKL) Mar 5 ISM Goodwill Gymnastics Meet

MS 2nd Season Sports awards Feb 9 4pm ES Gym (Touch/Tennis/Rugby/Basketball) HS 2nd Season Sports awards Feb 11 th 5:30pm HS Gym (Touch/Rugby/Tennis/Basketball/Swimming/Cheerleading)

IASAS BASKETBALL: The tournament schedule can be found in this bulletin or on the ATAC blog.http://atac.ism-online.org/iasas-basketball-jan-26-31-2011/

I hope many of the ISM community will come and support our teams during this event. We hope to have fullgyms and a great atmosphere for all our visiting teams. Come out and cheer for the Bearcats.Whilst our Basketball teams are battling here at home our other season 2 teams will be doing the same inTaipei (Rugby/Touch), Singapore (Tennis), Kuala Lumpur (Swimming). To all our travelling teams andcoaches we wish you the best of luck at IASAS. All the action/results from all IASAS events can be followedby visiting the IASAS website where you can find links to results and live streaming for some of the events.Visit www.iasas.asia for all the 2 nd seasons IASAS Championships action.

BEARCAT DEN:Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:Mon, Wed and Fridays from 11:30am 1:00pm and 2:30pm 4:00pm.Tues and Thurs afternoons from 2:30-4pm. Thanks to all our great volunteers. If you are interested in joining ourgroup of volunteers in the Bearcat Den please contact our BCD volunteers coordination Chantel([email protected] ) or pop in to the Den near the HS Cafeteria and talk with one of our volunteers they will bevery happy to make you welcome.


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D ate T im e T im e

8:30 iskl v sas 8:30 tas v ism 10:30 tas v isb 10:30 iskl v jis 12:30 ism v jis 12:30 sas v isb

14:00 ism v iskl 14:00 sas v tas

16:00 isb v tas 16:00 jis v iskl 18:00 jis v sas 18:00 isb v ism

AM 8:00 sas v jis 8:00 isb v ism

10:00 tas v ism 10:00 sas v iskl Noon iskl v isb Noon tas v jis

PM PM 13:30 ism v sas 13:30 jis v tas 15:30 iskl v tas 15:30 isb v sas 17:30 jis v isb 17:30 ism v iskl

AM 8:00 jis v isb 8:00 tas v sas 9:45 sas v ism 9:45 isb v iskl

11:30 iskl v tas 11:30 ism v jis PM F I N A L S

14:00 Boys 3rd v Boys 4th 14:00 Girls 3rd v Girls 4th

16:00 Girls 1st

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M S G y m - G i r ls H S G y m - B o y s

IASAS BASKETBALL 2011

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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFEBRUARY 2 FEBRUARY 3 FEBRUARY 4

ES GYM

MS FIELD MS BOYS MS GIRLS

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M I D D L E SC H O O L

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MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS & BOYS

BADMINTON

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MS MI XED T OUCH RUGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS &

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES:

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are proud to announce that our ISM seniors were accepted to the following universities:

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:

Ateneo de Manila University (15) Barnard College

Brown University California State University, East Bay

Carnegie Mellon University University of Chicago

Durham University University of Edinburgh

University of Exeter Franklin and Marshall College

Hamilton College University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

International Christian University London School of Economics

University College London Longwood University

Loyola University Chicago University of Michigan

Northwestern University University of Notre Dame

Pace University, New York City University of Pennsylvania

University of the Philippines (9) Purdue University (4)

University of San Diego University of San Francisco (2)

University of St. Andrews Stanford University

University of Oxford Virginia Commonwealth University

University of Warwick Wesleyan University

Yale University


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Dear Parents and Guardians,

The REAL (Recreation, Environment, Adventure, Learning) club is pleased to inform you of the upcoming hiking trip to Mount Maculot. This trip is aimed at introducing students to asafe yet adventurous recreational activity in an area where it is easy to appreciate thenatural environment and the importance of respecting it. The venue for the activity isMount Maculot, Cuenca, Batangas approx. 2 hours from Manila by bus. The hike up anddown the mountain should take us approximately 4 hours.

This trip will be chaperoned by 3 teachers all with experience of coaching outdooractivities. ISM security staff will accompany this trip for its duration. The students do notrequire any previous experience of hiking but will need to have a good level of generalfitness.

Field trip date: Depart Saturday February 12 th at 6:00AM and return on the same day atapprox. 5:00PM

Group size: 25 students, 3 teachers and 2 security guards

Chaperones: Mr. Chris Goodman, Mr. Mark Knewstubb, Mr. Tom McLean, Mr. RichardReilly,

Clothing: Students must wear comfortable walking boots or running shoes. Bring clothesthat breathe easily and those that students dont mind getting too dirty. Students willspend a long time exposed to the weather and so a hat is essential and a waterproof jacket would be useful.

Students should bring: Small, comfortable back-pack, sun block, sunglasses, water bottle(with at least 2 liters of water); packed lunch and money for a food stop on the journeyback.

Cost: This trip will cost PHP 1100.

If you have any questions concerning this trip please contact Chris Goodman at:[email protected]

Contact numbers: Chris Goodman 0916 554 3734ISM Security 02 840 8530

Please make your payment to the cashier and then return receipt and your permission slipto Mr. Goodman (room 2070).

The trip is on a first come, first serve basis.

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Please retain this page for your information

Permission Slip & Medical Form

Parent/ GuardianInformation

Last Name First Name HomeNumber

OfficeNumber

Mother/GuardiansNameFather /GuardiansName

Does your child have? No Yes If yes please provide details

Allergies (to medication/food/pollenetc.)

Any current medical condition(including diabetes, epilepsy,congenital heart problem etc)Any medication which your child iscurrently taking?

Any special dietary requirements?

Any medical reason why he/she maynot participate in any of the tripactivities?

I give permission for my son/daughter to attend the field trip and in the case of anemergency I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment and for thechaperones to act as my representative, with parental authority, until I can be contacted.Parents will be informed as soon as possible of any medical concerns or issues.

Students Name & signature Parents Name & Signature

Date Date

Trip/ Event REAL Club Hiking Trip Mount Maculot Student Information: Last Name First Name Male/Female Grade

Students Name

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