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    Student Bulletin

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    Issue # 13

    WEEK AT A GLANCE

    Upcoming Events in the Middle School PowerSchool Grade Updat

    November 14 to 18, 2011

    November 14 to 18 ERB Testing

    19 Service Learning Trip

    21 to 24 New Book Fair (FAT Gallery)22 Grade 5 & 6 Beginners Recital (5:00 P.M., LT)

    25 Filipiniana

    26 Service Learning Trip

    29 Art Exhibit Opening (3:00 P.M., FAT Gallery)

    29 to Dec. 09 Art Exhibit

    30 School Holiday (Bonifacio Day)

    December 02 Grade 5 to 8 End-of-Semester Party

    03 Service Learning Trip

    Nov. 25 - Grade Update

    Dec. 09- Grade Update

    Jan. 09 - PowerSchool closes

    November 14 to 18, 2011Monday, November 14 Regular Schedule

    Tuesday, November 15 Regular Schedule

    Wednesday, November 16 Student Late Start/Regular Schedule (11:40 A.M.):Gr. 5 - HB; Gr. 6 - Lofthouse; Gr. 7 - FAT; Gr. 8 - AMR

    Thursday, November 17 Regular Schedule

    Friday, November 18 Regular Schedule

    Dear Students:

    This week you will all be taking the ERB exam in your English classes. It will be a great opportunity to showhow far your writing skills have come. Try your hardest and put to use all the writing skills you have learned inclass. Remember to bring a book to read in case you finish early.

    Have you seen the Legends of Jazz banners hanging in the hallways? The concerts begin this week and youwont want to miss them. High Schools concert is November 16 and Middle Schools concert is December8. Check the bulletin for details or speak with your friends who have music classes.

    This Saturday, November 19 is another opportunity for Saturday Service. Students and teachers will head toHabitat for Humanity and help build the community. Register in the Guidance Office or speak with Ms. Lim formore information.

    Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Bowl team for WINNING the semester one Academic Bowl competition held at Faith Academy School on Thursday, November 10.

    Mr. Gillespie and Ms. Sayson

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    We are the Champions!Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Bowl Team for WINNING at the semester one Academic Bow

    competition held at Faith Academy School last Thursday, 10th November 2011.

    The ISM team members were:

    Kang, Je Yun (Bryan) - Gr. 8

    Kim, Dylan Hanyi - Gr. 8Kim, Ho Jun - Gr. 8

    Liu, James - Gr. 8

    Mohan, Aparna - Gr. 8

    Nam, Hyun Jin (Emmy) - Gr. 7

    Park, Daniel - Gr. 7

    Ray,Trishala - Gr. 8

    Thomas, Amita - Gr. 8

    Zhang, David - Gr. 5

    Go Bearcats!

    Coach Valerie Birchenall

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

    Read a Book Travel the World21st 24thNovember, 2011 FAT Lobby (Fine Arts Theater)

    Daily 7:00am 4:00pm

    We officially open the Book Fair on Monday, 21st Novem-ber in the Fine Arts Theater 7:30 8:00am with:

    Cooking Demonstration and Breakfast for AdultsThe ISM community is invited to join us for breakfast as weopen this event with a cooking demonstration from our spe-cial 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 and

    goodies 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 thebook fair. Students have until the end of the school day topost their answers in the box provided in the library. Thewinning entry will be drawn and posted on the library notice

    board.

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

    Date: Thursday 24th NovemberTime: 7:45am

    Venue: Lofthouse B, upper level in elementary school

    10% Discount off all books

    All discounts will automatically be deducted upon paymat the register.

    Raffle TicketsFor purchases between PHP950-PHP1000 (dont worryyou are a few pesos short!), a raffle ticket will be givena draw at the end of the book fair. Prize: Movie ticketPower Plant in Rockwell.

    Good CauseDid you know that 10% of the value of sales from the bfair will go towards book purchases for the various ServLearning Projects the school supports. For purchasesPHP500 one school starter pack (pencils, pens, noteboowill be donated in your childs name and distributed to Svice Learning Projects.

    Recommended book listsOur ES, MS and HS librarians have put together recmended book lists. Please check on the school website der the PTA/New Book Fair for complete lists for each le

    Special OrdersIf the book that you are looking for is not available at Book Fair, you may order it from a National Book Store resentative at the FAT Lobby. Make your list now and your order in on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd! NBS

    only accept lists or special orders until Tuesday 22nd

    vember, 2011. Last day of pick up of books ordered wilon 24th November, 2011.

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

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

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

    New Book Fair Committee Co-ChairsKelly HauberWinnie Lo-KuefnerSarah StalleySimranUttamMaggie Vanwijnen

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