Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents
Dear Parents:The first full week back to school has been fantastic. From our numerous classroom visits, we have observed that thestudents are quickly settling in and getting down to the business of learning. We are proud of all of the students for putting their best foot forward.As the school year gets underway, please take note of the following points:
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The Middle School Activities Booklet is available on the school website and registration forms were distributed thisweek. Please take some time to review the selections with your child and help them make responsible choices.After school activities are a great way to strengthen skills, explore new interests and meet new people. Weencourage all students to get involved and commit to a particular club. Registration forms are due on August 20, andafter school activities begin on Monday, August 24. In the meantime, please make the necessary transportationarrangements so that your child is picked up promptly at dismissal time.
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In addition to academics, we aim to support our students in becoming self-directed individuals who assumeresponsibility for themselves and their actions. We would like to see all of our students in proper uniform and to bepunctual for class. Can you please reinforce this sense of responsibility with your child.
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At dismissal time MS students are instructed to wait for their car/driver at the designated drop-off/pick-up areas. Aspolicy, helpers and drivers are not permitted to wait for students in the halls or by classrooms.
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It is vital that the office has the most current contact information for each family in the event of an emergency or school closure. Please call the office to update your landline and/or cell phone number.
On Thursday, August 20 we will be hosting a New Parent Coffee in the Little Theater starting at 7:45 A.M. This will be anopportunity to meet other families and learn more about life in the Middle School. Please join us if you are available. Welook forward to welcoming new families to the ISM Middle School.Friday, August 21 is a national holiday in honor of Ninoy Aquino and school will be closed. Classes resume on Monday,August 24. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!Sincerely,Danielle Fredericks Clarissa SaysonMiddle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal
From the Middle School Office
ISSUE # 02
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AUGUST 17 TO 21, 2009
Friday Bulletin
MIDDLE SCHOOL
August 17-26
Student Council Representatives’ Campaign
17
Gr. 5 Assembly
(2:30 P.M., LT)
18
Gr. 6 Assembly
(2:30 P.M., LT)
19
Gr. 7 Assembly
(2:30 P.M., LT)
20
New Parent Coffee
(7:45 A.M., LT)
20
Gr. 8 Assembly
(2:30 P.M., LT)
27-28
Student Council Representative Voting
September 04
New Student Social Activity
08
Middle School Open HouseAug. 20 - Grade UpdateSept. 04 - MS Progress Reports
PowerSchool Grade Update
Upcoming Events
NEW STUDENT LUNCHEON
Grade 5
- Aug. 18, (
12:40 P.M., Rm. 1057)
Grade 6
- Aug. 19 (
11:00 A.M., Rm. 1057)
Grade 7
- Aug. 20 (
12:40 P.M., Rm. 1057)
Grade 8
- Aug. 25 (
12:40 P.M., Rm. 1057)
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From the Guidance Office
Dear Parents,With the year just getting started, we wanted to offer you a few suggestions to help you and your child get off to a suc-cessful school year.
Grade 5 & 6 and Families new to ISM
– Your children are going through a period of tremendous transition and may re-quire some guidance and support from their parents. Try to make it a point to spend some time at school with your child.Have breakfast or an after-school snack in the canteen with them and hopefully meet some of their friends or teachers.Talk to your child about all the changes going on in their life and get a sense of their emotional well being. If the first fewweeks are tough, focus on the positive and be optimistic. Set up an appointment with your child’s homebase teacher or counselor to discuss your child’s concerns. We will be meeting with all the new students in the first few weeks of schoolas well as organizing social events for them to help in their transition.
Get your child involved –
First season sports (Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer) and yearlong sports (Swimming, Gym-nastics, Table tennis, Chess) are getting underway. Registration for after school activities and clubs has started so en-courage your child to participate in activities they enjoy. There are a wide range of offerings; your child should be able tofind at least one area they are interested in. We also have Peer Helpers and Student Council that offer unique ways your child can have an impact at school. We do encourage you to have your child involved in at least one activity during theweek to help develop life-long hobbies which promote a balanced life style.
Develop a routine -
We strongly encourage parents to establish a routine during the weekdays to help your child de-velop effective habits. Research shows children that have a fairly consistent routine perform better at school and thus arehappier overall. Bedtimes, wake-up time, homework time (average about 1- 1 ½ hour a night) and dinner time should beas consistent as possible throughout the week. Make a schedule with your child and come to some common agreements(a great activity for those A-type personalities who like to color code!!).
Up-coming Guidance events:New student luncheons
will start next week. Since we have a large number of new students, we will do them by gradelevel. At these lunches we will provide food for your child and will have a few activities designed to help in the transitionprocess.
DATES:Grade 5 - Tuesday, August 18 Grade 6 – Wednesday, August 19Grade 7 - Thursday, August 20 Grade 8 – Tuesday, August 25
Your Guidance counselors will gladly assist any parent or student needing assistance with this transition phase of theschool year or any other concerns that affect your child’s overall well-being. Please stop by, contact MS Guidance officeat 840-8555, or e-mailgabayg@ismanila.orgto set up an appointment.Michelle Katz Marc St. LaurentMs Guidance Counselor , Surname A-K MS Guidance Counselor, Surname L-Zkatzm@ismanila.org stlaurentm@ismanila.org
CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGES?
Please inform the Middle School Office if you recently changed your contact information(i.e. Home Address, Home/Office Telephone Numbers, Mobile Numbers and Email Ad-dresses). You may contact us through 840-8550 or 840-8553
We’re on the web! www.ismanila.org
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From the Security Office
Car stickers
The car stickers for school year 2009/10 are available from the security office.For vehicles already displaying an existing sticker, parents should submit a completed renewal formwith a copy of a current LTO official receipt. For new vehicles, parents are reminded that a copy of thevehicle’s 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.Each ISM family will be issued one vehicle sticker free of charge. Any additional stickers will be issued following paymentof Php100.00 to the cashier’s office.In order to facilitate the easy recognition of authorized cars at the gates, the stickers should be affixed to the top rightcorner of the windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be removed.
Vehicles not displaying this year’s car sticker will not be allowed access from August 30.ID CardsParent IDs
Parent IDs issued for the school year 2008-2009 will continue to be valid for the new school year 2009-2010.Parents who require replacement school IDs due to loss or damage can acquire these from the Security Office upon pay-ment of Php100.00 to the Cashier.
School Passes
School passes issued to parents’ employees and representatives need to be replaced for this school year. As of August31, 2009, the blue bordered passes issued for the school year 2008/2009 will be invalid.Each family will be given two free school passes. Additional school passes may be obtained after paying a processingfee of Php100.00 each to the Cashier’s Office.
Visitor’s Passes
All visitors must secure a pass from the guardhouse at Gate 3. Before entry will be allowed, a telephone check will bemade with the relevant office to confirm the visitor’s business within the school.
Drivers, Helpers and Bodyguards
Drivers, helpers and bodyguards should not wait on campus for students throughout the school day.After dropping off students, they should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutesbefore dismissal time. Those who repeatedly fail to comply with this regulation may have their accessprivilege suspended.Only those vehicles carrying parents or other people with business within the school will be allowed toreturn to the campus before 1:45 p.m.There are designated areas for drivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for parents and students. Unless spe-cifically authorized, they may not enter any other area. In the interests of security, and to prevent congestion at the pe-destrian entrances to the covered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize to their employees the importance of cooperating with the security staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.
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