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Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents

Dear Parents:Next week we will be celebrating Readers’ Week. A number of activities have been planned and weencourage all students to get involved. Reading opens up doors and is a fantastic way to learn about people,relationships and the world. For one activity we will request all students on a daily basis to drop everythingand read. If your child doesn’t have a book on hand or is looking for something new to read, encourage your child to visit the MSMC to get some ideas.On Saturday, January 31 is Family Fun Day. It’s shaping up to be an exciting day and we hope to see manyMS families enjoying the food, fun and the company of friends. Make sure to buy your tickets!On February 3rd there is going to be a CWW (Classroom Without Walls) Information Session from 5:00-6:30P.M. in the FAT. All parents are invited to attend and learn about the Classroom Without Walls program andactivities for middle school students.From February 12—14, 2009, ISM will be hosting the AMIS International Middle School Honor Band Festival.We are expecting students from other European and Asian schools and need help housing them. Activitiesthat bring schools together afford students an opportunity to broaden their horizons as they exchange storiesand experiences from their own parts of the world. Most students who participate in international exchangesand festivals leave with memories that last a lifetime. Staying with a host family will be a great way for thevisiting students to get a taste of life in Manila and will give your child an opportunity to make some newfriends. If you can lend your support by offering a room, it would be greatly appreciated. Additionalinformation is located elsewhere in the Parent Bulletin or a form can be picked up at the ATAC and Fine ArtsOffice.Sincerely,Danielle Fredericks Clarissa SaysonMiddle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal

January 26 to 30

MS Reader’s Week

Family Fun Day

February 03

CWW Information Evening (5:00 PM, FAT)

05 to 07

ISTA (Shanghai American School)

05 to 08

MS AMIS String Festival (Singapore)

MS AMIS Band Festival Concert (5:30 PM, FAT)

MS Quarter 3 Progress Report Distribution

Service Learning Activity: Samahan Bukas Palad

January 30

February 13

- MS ProgressReports

PowerSchoolGrade Update

Upcoming Events

From the Middle School Office

ISSUE # 21

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JANUARY 26 - 30, 2009

Friday Bulletin

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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From the Operations Department

students should alight from the right side of their vehicle.The driver should then move off, clearing the space for other vehicles dropping off students. Under no circumstancesshould a student be dropped off from the outside lane. Thisis dangerous as the student would need to walk across thefront of another vehicle.

Drivers, Helpers and Bodyguards

Drivers, helpers and bodyguardsshould not be waiting on campus for stu-dents throughout the school day. After drop-ping off students they should exit the schoolgrounds and not return more than 30 min-utes before pick up time. Those who repeat-edly fail to comply with the regulation willhave their access privilege suspended.Only those vehicles carrying parents or other peo-ple with business within the school will be allowed to returnto the campus before 1:45 p.m.There are designated areas for unaccompanieddrivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for par-ents and students. Unless specifically authorized, they maynot enter any other area. In the interest of security, and toprevent congestion at the pedestrian entrances to the cov-ered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize totheir employees the importance of cooperating with the se-curity staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.Drivers should be aware that parking on any of theroads around the school is against traffic regulations andpresents a security risk. As such, the ISM Guard Force willbe cooperating with the Bonifacio authorities to prevent this.

Firearms

All members of the ISM community are remindedthat it is strictly forbidden for firearms to be brought onto thecampus. This includes concealed weapons carried by body-guards for close protection. In the event that anybody shouldarrive at the school with a firearm, they should inform thegate guard and arrangements will be made for the weaponto be safely and securely stored during the visitor’s stay.

Termination of Employment

In the event of the termination of service of a familyemployee, parents are asked to secure the former em-ployee’s ISM ID card and return it to the Security office. If this is not possible, it is important that the Security Office isstill informed of the change of circumstances.Finally, I would like to thank all members of the ISMcommunity for their cooperation in helping us maintain ISMas a safe and secure environment for our children.Mike Flynn,Director of Operations & Security

Security

Access and parking within the campus are impor-tant security and safety issues. For the well-being of allmembers of the ISM community, those entering the schoolcampus are requested to follow the procedures outlinedbelow.

ID Cards

ID cards should be worn at all times while on cam-pus. If you have not been issued an ID card, or you havelost it, you should obtain one by visiting the Security Officeand completing the appropriate application form.

Vehicular access

During drop off and pick uptimes, vehicles may enter through gates2 and 3. Those entering through gate 2should proceed to the drop off area andonce the student has alighted or boarded, they should exit via gate 1.Those vehicles entering through gate 3 must turn into thecovered parking area and use the designated drop off ar-eas. Having dropped or picked up a student, a vehicleshould exit through gate 1.Alternatively, vehicles entering through gate 3 maypark in the covered car park. The spaces reserved for par-ent driven cars should only be used by those vehicles whichare driven by parents themselves. Vehicles in which parentsare traveling, but which are driven by a driver, should notuse theses spaces. Rather, they should park elsewhere inthe covered car park or make use of the outside spacesnext to the power centre.Please note that Gate 2 may only be used by vehi-cles displaying a valid ISM vehicle sticker.Family/company drivers should not remain withinschool once they have delivered a student. They should exitthe school and return no sooner that 1:45 pm in the after-noon 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 Gate

The pedestrian gate is located in theperimeter fence mid-way between Gate 1 andGate 2. There is now a paved area betweenthe road and the perimeter fence, allowingeasy access to the gate.The pedestrian gate is solely for the use of stu-dents at the beginning of the school day. It will only be openbetween 7:00 and 7:45 (8:00 to 8:45 on Wednesdays). Dueto parking restrictions and in the interests of security it willnot be open in the afternoon for pick ups. During the time itis open it will be under the supervision of members of theISM Guard Force.Drivers should stop adjacent to the paved area and

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