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Message from the Principal: Dear Parents, Well, it must be IASAS time again because I find myself the lone High School administrator as Mr. Brown gallivants off with the soccer teams to cheer them on in Bangkok – good luck boys and girls! I hope that our success can surpass that of Liverpool’s abysmal start to this season. Similar good wishes go out to our Volleyballers and Cross Country athletes who are currently digging, setting, spiking and running in Kuala Lumpur. You can watch the games live by surfing your way to the following sites: For the soccer, go to http://inside.isb.ac.th/athletics/iasas-soccer-live-feed/ and here’s the link for the volleyball. http://www.livestream.com/iskl In last week’s bulletin, Mr. Brown omitted a huge piece of news. The Silver Fox celebrated a biggie last Thursday and although it would be insensitive of me to divulge how many this time, I can report that during the Parent Liaison meeting with Mr. Brown in the high school office, the theme tune from Hawaii 5-0 could be clearly heard! Good wishes from parents, students and faculty flooded in throughout the day and his office is still full of balloons – Happy Birthday Mr. Brown! Last Thursday, our monthly High School Parent coffee morning culminated in a 45 minute tour of the new facilities that have recently been unveiled for our students. These included the beautiful new Tennis Center on the roof with eight Astroturf courts, sheltered from wind, rain and sun to replace the 6 forlorn courts that used to occupy that roof-space. The tour also included the Fitness Suite, Robotics and Design Technology Area, new Drama Room, new Film Editing Suite and three new Learning Support classrooms. We are already looking at what improvements can be made to the High School during the summer of 2013. Looking forward to next week – I would like to thank all those parents who have provided us with feedback on the Parent Teacher Conference booking system that continues to improve with your input and is now in its third year of use. PTCs will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, October 16th and 17th between 1:0pm and 6:0pm with an early student dismissal at 12:0pm. There are still spaces available for some teachers (although many now have full schedules for those two afternoons) so please navigate to PowerSchool (http://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/home.html) and make your last minute reservations. Also next week is this year’s high school play, “The Book Thief”, which will run from Thursday to Saturday, October 18th to 20th in the Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are available at the cashier’s office. Come along and support our thespians – I am looking forward to another great performance. Regards,

Mike Dickinson Assistant Principal

International School Manila For ATTENDANCE concerns, please contact the HS Office (Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano) Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653 email HSOffice@ismanila.org For GUIDANCE concerns, please contact Bella, Eloisa or Jasmin Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660 October 12, 2012  A weekly bulletin for Parents and Students

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HS CALENDAR:  Monday,  October 15:   MAP Testing (Grade 9 & 10)  Tuesday, October 16:   MAP Testing (Grade 9 & 10) Parent Teacher Conference (PTC)  

Early Student Release 12:00noon  Wednesday, October 17:   Late Start PSAT 7:30‐11:00am Parent Teacher Conference (PTC)  

Early Student Release 12:00noon 

 Thursday, October 18: HS Play  Friday, October 19: HS Play  Saturday, October 20: 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

October 25:  Filipiniana 

October 26‐November 2:  School Holiday 

November 5:  Classes Resume  

 

 

 

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE:  COLLEGE VISITS: 

 October 15 – Enderun College 18 – Loyola Marymount University and University of Melbourne 19 – University of Oregon, University of Connecticut,  University of Minnesota  (Location:  PO45) 22 – Franklin College Switzerland 24 – Fordham University, Loyola University New Orleans, University of Colorado Boulder, Bentley University 24 – University of Colorado Boulder  November 15 – UC Berkeley and University of the Arts, London 15 (evening) ‐ Australia University Fair 23 – TS College Tours (company providing tours of US universities during the summer) 

 

 

 

 

 

  Reminders: KAWAYAN YEARBOOK PHOTOS:   For Parents who 

have  not  submitted  the  Yearbook  Photo  Order 

form,  you may  still  send  them  to  the  HS  Office.  

The  sooner  you  submit  your  photo  order,  the 

sooner your order will be processed and delivered.  

Please call the HS Office for inquiries.  

Parents should remember to fill up a TEMPORARY 

GUARDIANSHIP FORM when they will be out of the 

country  temporarily.    Parents  need  to  notify  the 

school  in  advance  and  should  state who will  be 

responsible  for  the  student  and who  they  should 

contact in case of emergency.  Please refer to Page 

31 of the Student Handbook for  more details.   

NOTE: 

Please  note  that  Monday,  October 15,  is a regular school day. There will be  no  Early  Student  Release  as published in the annual calendar.   

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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:  IASAS Week:  This week  our  HS  Volleyball,  Cross  Country  and Soccer  teams  are  in  the  thick of  IASAS  action  at Bangkok  and Kuala  Lumpur  for  IASAS. We wish  all  teams  and  coaches  the best of  luck and hope  that everyone can play  their best  in  the quest  for  IASAS gold. For those of us cheering  for our Bearcats from  Manila  you  can  keep  up  to  date  with  scores  and  live streaming of some events via www.iasas.asia website. This site will have links and updates to streaming and all the scores. Schedules for the Soccer and Volleyball games are available on the  blog  at  the  following  link  http://atac.ism‐online.org/iasas/iasas‐1st‐season‐schedules/   or  via  the www.iasas.asia site for live streaming and results.  2nd Season ATAC sports: Tryouts and Practice Schedule for MS & HS  sports  (Basketball,  Tennis,  Varsity  Swimming,  Boys  Rugby and Girls Touch) have been posted on  the blog and on notice boards around school. For interested Basketball players see the flyers  in  this  bulletin  for  an  upcoming  Basketball  camp  being held  at  school  for  ISM  MS/HS  students  during  the  October break.  Information  about  our  ES  soccer  teams  and  the RIFA  festivals can  be  found  here  http://atac.ism‐online.org/atac/1st‐season/es‐soccer‐rifa‐league‐festivals/  and  flyers  have  been posted  on  ES  notice  board  and  on  the  notice  board  located under the tent at the ES field. The information link for the MS C teams  and  MS  Girls  7  a  side  soccer  teams  is  available  at http://atac.ism‐online.org/atac/1st‐season/ms‐soccer‐rifa‐league‐festivals/  IMPORTANT: Parents please note the venues for the 7 a side C, E, G  and MS Girls  festivals/finals  are  now  posted.  Permission slips have been issued to all players via the coaches at training. Please consult the ES and MS Rifa League links to get the latest information. NEW *October 13th Rifa festival finals for teams that qualify will be held at ISM kick‐off 8am ‐ 12 noon (Top 8 teams qualify after the festival rounds! Teams that have qualified for the finals are the following: Midgets C1 Coach Eric, E1 Coach Popoy, E2 Coach Francis and G1 Coach Mike MS Girls Festival and Finals day  is Saturday October 13th *MS Girls festival and finals day combined will be held at CSA kick‐off 8am‐2pm  

  

 Results  for  all  the  Cross  Country meets  completed  during  the season  can  be  found  on  the  Cross  Country  results  page. http://atac.ism‐online.org/atac/1st‐season/cross‐country‐race‐results/  A great way  to stay  in  touch with  the  ISM ATAC program  is  to subscribe via RSS  feed  to  the ATAC blog and also to  follow via twitter (see twitter feed on the blog home page). Each Monday I will post the weeks happenings and highlight  important events for  students and parents  information on  the ATAC blog and  in the regular Friday parent bulletins.  GAME  SCHEDULE  PDF:  (access  to  game  schedule  information) Information  about  all  mid‐week/weekend  fixtures  for  ISM teams  can be  found  via  the ATAC blog. Please note  the  game schedule does change often due to involvement with many local schools so please check the page regularly to find out the latest information of where and when the Bearcats teams are playing. Click on schedules tab or the Bearcat logo to be directed to the power  school  secure  site http://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/  You will need  your power  school user name  and password  to access the game schedule pdf.  HS Student registration for ATAC activities: (new for school year ’12‐13)  A  Google  doc  registration  is  now  available  for  all  HS students who will take part in any ATAC seasonal sports teams, MUN and Cultural Convention programs. Please take the time to complete this online registration for activities that you plan on joining  this  school  year.  Please  access  the  form  via  the  HS Student Registration tab found under the Helpful Shortcuts bar on  the  ATAC  blog  home  page.  *please  note  this  is  for  HS students only  and  you must use  your  school  email  address  to access  the  link.  Personal  gmail  or  hotmail  addresses will  not allow you to access the page.  BEARCAT DEN: http://atac.ism‐online.org/bearcat‐den/  Our Bearcat Den  is open for business, please drop  by to check out  the  range  of  Bearcat  products. We  have  a  great  team  of volunteers who  run  the den  and  are  always  looking  for more people  to help out.  If  you are  interested  in  joining a  fantastic group please  contact Melanie Ball at melaniehball@gmail.com our  volunteer  coordinator. We  have  a  new  range  of  dri  fit  t‐shirts now available along with new Bearcat bags  Regular Opening Hours  for  the Bearcat Den: Wed  and  Fridays from 11:30am – 1:00pm and each afternoon from 2:30‐4pm.     

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PSAT Testing on October 17

The PSAT test will be given on Wednesday, Oct. 17. Registration is now closed. Students who are registered should report to their assigned testing locations no later than 7:15 a.m. on test day. Students with last names beginning with A-P will be testing in the Lofthouse. Students with last names beginning with Q-Z will be testing in the Little Theater.

Students registered for the PSAT will need to bring #2 pencils and a calculator (with extra batteries) on the day of the test.

Please note that the test will be given on a Wednesday, so you must arrange transportation for your child to arrive earlier than the usual "late start" time. Students should be IN their testing rooms by 7:15 a.m. for a 7:30 a.m. test start. Testing should conclude at approximately 11 a.m.

In January, students will receive their scores along with their test booklets so they are able to review specific questions. Students also receive feedback regarding their strengths and weaknesses in each section of the test. This information can then be used for SAT preparation. In addition, students taking the PSAT will have access to the College Board's My Road program, a career and college search resource.

If you have questions about the PSAT, please contact your child's high school counselor.

FROM THE CLINIC: TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE 1ST IN A SERIES OF HEPATITIS A AND B VACCINATIONS Date Price (Php) October 24, 2012 Hepatitis A - (Havrix Adult) 2,437 Hepatitis A - (Havrix Junior) 1,272 Hepatitis B - (Engerix Adult) 699 Hepatitis B - (Engerix Junior) 402 Hepatitis A and B combined vaccine 2,262 (Twinrix Adult) Hepatitis A and B combined vaccine 1,131 (Twinrix Junior) (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 THURSDAY 18th OCTOBER, 2012. VACCINES WILL THEN BE ORDERED AND NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Clinic direct number: 840 8582 Email: clinic@ismanila.org Many thanks Claudette Bekedam ISM Clinic Administrator 840 8581 bekedamc@ismanila.org

FROM THE COUNSELING OFFICE:

All parents are invited to attend the workshop on

UNDERSTANDING THIRD CULTURE KIDS

October 16, @ 9:00 – 11:00 in the LT

In this second of four workshops, participants will explore the TCK profile including the challenges and benefits, personal characteristics, and developmental issues, with particular attention given to the experience of “rootlessness” and unresolved grief common to these individuals. Strategies will be discussed on how parents can help maximize the benefits of this unique experience.

We hope to see you there! ISM GUIDANCE

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From the Counseling Office: There is an education infoseminar to provide more information to students and parents on CANADIAN EDUCATION, and what opportunities are available to international students when they study in Canada. This infoseminar will be held on Friday, October 19 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.

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FROM THE FINE ARTS OFFICE:

A reminder that the HS Play, an adaptation of Markus

Zuzak's bestselling novel The Book Thief, is on next week.

The story centers upon Leisel Meminger, a young German

girl living in the midst of World War Two. As a book that is

part of the Grade 10 reading list and also taught in MS

Honors English, the play should prove to be both

educational and entertaining. The play will be performed

on Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st of October

at 6.30pm. There will also be a matinee at 2.30pm on

Saturday the 21st.

Tickets are available from the cashier now. Here is the

poster designed by Grade 12 student Tanya McCorkle:

TEAM TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Varsity Boys 3-5pm HS Gym HS Gym HS Gym HS GymJV Boys 3-5pm ES Gym HS Gym ES GymVarsity Girls 3-5pm MS Gym MS Gym MS Gym MS GymJV Girls 3-5pm ES Gym ES Gym MS GymMS Boys Gold 3:15-4:45 Covered Court ES GymMS Boys Green 3:15-4:45 Covered Court 1 Covered Court 1MS Boys White 3:15-4:45 Covered Court 2 Covered Court 2MS Girls Gold 3:15-4:45 Covered Court 1 Covered Court 1MS Girls Green 3:15-4:45 Covered Court 2 Covered Court 2

Varsity Rugby 3-5pm HS Field Fitness HS Field HS FieldJV Rugby 3-5pm HS Field HS Field HS FieldVarsity Touch 3-5pm HS Field MS Field HS- twilight touch 5pm MS Field

JV Touch 3-5pm MS Field HS- twilight touch 5pm MS FieldMS Boys Rugby 3:15-4:45 ES Field MS FieldMS Girls Touch 3:15-4:45 MS Field ES FieldMS AFAC Soccer Club 3:15-4:30 ES Field ES Field

Courts 1, 2, 3, 4 (Mket Mket end) 3-5pm V Girls V Girls MS Girls(3:15-4:45) V Boys MS Girls(3:15-4:30)

Courts 5, 6, 7, 8 (HS Field end) 3-5pm V Boys V Boys MS Boys(3:15-4:45) V Girls MS Boys(3:15-4:30)

Tennis Fitness 3-4pm V Girls V Boys

Varsity Swimming 3-5pm

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES (ATAC)2ND SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE SY 2012-13 (Oct 22nd to Jan 30th)

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

BASKETBALL

RUGBY / TOUCH

Tennis

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Early release PT conferences

10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct 19-OctWED THURS FRI MON TUE WED THU FRI

BOYS HS GYM HS GYM HS GYM HS GYMGIRLS MS GYM MS GYM MS GYM

BOYS HS Field HS Field HS Field HS Field

GIRLS MS Field MS Field MS Field MS Field

GIRLS Crts 1-4 GIRLS Crts 1-4 GIRLS Crts 1-4 GIRLS Crts 1-4

BOYS Crts 5-8 BOYS Crts 5-8 BOYS Crts 5-8 BOYS Crts 5-8

Tryouts Oct 10, 11 & 12 except those at 1st season IASAS *NOTE- Girls Basketball tryouts are Oct 15, 18 and 19thTryouts Oct 15 is for all including 1st season IASAS returnees.

Students must attend all tryouts to be selected for 2nd season teamsTRY-OUT TIME: 3:00PM - 5:00PM

No trainingNo training

No training

No training

No training

No training

HIGH SCHOOL2nd Season Tryout Schedule SY 2012-13

BASKETBALL

RUGBY

TOUCH

Prac sched begins

Prac sched begins

TENNIS

Varsity SWIMMING

Prac sched begins

Prac sched begins

Prac sched beginsSEE SAILFISH WEBSITE (sailfish.ism-online.org)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE BEGINS FROM MONDAY OCT 22ND EXCEPT FOR BASKETBALL WHICH STARTS FROM TUES OCT 23RD

18-Oct 19-Oct 22-OctThursday Friday Monday

BOYS Covered Court Covered Court Covered CourtGIRLS ES GYM ES GYM ES Gym

Girls Touch MS Field MS FieldBoys Rugby ES Field ES Field ES Field

BOYS & GIRLS Tennis Courts # 5-8 Tennis Courts # 1- 8

TRY-OUT TIME: 3:15PM - 4:40PM

ATAC MIDDLE SCHOOL

Girls TOUCH and Boys RUGBY

TENNIS

BASKETBALL

STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ALL TRY-OUT SESSIONS TO BE SELECTED TO THE TEAM

TEAM TRY-OUTS

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28 September 2012

Dear ISM Parents, Mabuhay! Every year, it has been International School Manila’s tradition to celebrate the host country’s culture through its Filipiniana program with the culmination of the prestigious Philippine Cultural Club’s (PCC) “Pista sa ISM.” Both High School and Middle School students, faculty and parents will be working hand in hand for this much-anticipated event, which will be held on October 25th Thursday, 2012. For the parents who are new to our school, “Pista sa ISM” is an annual celebration of the Philippine culture patterned towards the traditional Barrio Fiesta which also features a parade of native costumes, marching bands, cultural presentations, and a talent program that showcases the uniqueness of our students and faculty. More than a celebration of Filipino culture, however, this is also a fund-raising event for the benefit of the local communities that the school is in partnership with, such as Papaya Academy, Virlanie Foundation, PCF, SPECS-TEC, among others. Also, some of the funds go to the ISM Disaster Relief Fund. Once again, dear parents, we would like to seek your participation by asking if you could donate for this event. As in the past years, we are accepting cash or check donations for food sponsorship. To minimize excess food and wastage, each grade level is assigned with a particular Filipino cuisine. Please find below the reply slip. ALL donations, be it cash or check, should be deposited to the Cashier’s Office of the school, care of the PCC account. Kindly send your donations on or before October 24, 2012 to the Cashier’s Office. Please make your checks payable to International School Manila. Please print this letter, preferably in a long bond (8.5 in x 13 in) paper, accomplish and cut-out the reply slip below and return it to us by sending it to the ISM Cashier’s Office, together with your cash/check donation. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of us, PCC officers, and/or any of the parent liaisons for each grade level and club advisors. Attached please find the list of parent volunteers/liaisons. PCC will once again provide a truly fun and memorable experience for the students, parents and faculty. Without your participation and support we will not be able to realize a successful event. Maraming salamat po! Sincerely yours, NOTED: Juliana Ocampo Mr. William R. S. Brown Mr. Simon Gillespie President High School Principal Middle School Principal

Donation Slip for PISTA SA ISM 2011

(Please attach this to your donation and deposit it directly to the ISM Cashier’s Office c/o the Philippine Cultural Club Account. Thank you!) _____ YES, we would like to donate in (please check one) ___ Cash / ___ Check for the amount of (in figures) _______________.

Please indicate a specific amount in PhP (suggested amount of donation is P1,000.00 and above). (For check donations, please make it payable to INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MANILA)

_____ NO, we are not willing to donate. Name and Signature of Parent/Donor: _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Contact Number: ____________________________________________________ Name/s and Grade Level/s of Child/ren: ____________________________________________________________________________

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