MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School
Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents ISSUE # 32
WEEK OF APRIL 19 TO 23, 2010

From the Middle School Office

Dear Parents:

We are now in full swing again in the lead up to the end of this school year.

This coming Thursday, April 22, the focus for our MS Parent Coffee will be common issues faced by students
and parents during the time of adolescence. Parents will have the opportunity to talk in groups and problem
solve a variety of scenarios which are specific to Middle Schoolers and their parents. There will also be a brief
recap about the updated Honors programs for English and Math.

On Thursday, April 22, it is Earth Day. The Environmental Council is celebrating this day by offering a meet-
free menu in the cafeteria

From April 22 to 24, the MS Production of Seussical Jr. will be performed in the Fine Arts Theater. This is the
first time in many years that the MS Production has been in the FAT. The set is magical and the student
performances are sure to inspire. Mark your calendars and prepare to be delighted!

Sincerely,

Danielle Fredericks Clarissa Sayson

Middle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events PowerSchool Grade Update

April 12 to 23 MAP Testing

Apr. 23 - MS Progress Reports
13 Middle School Academic Bowl Competition
May. 07 - Grade Update
17 Service Learning Activity: CCV
22 MS Parent Coffee (7:45 A.M., AMR) May 21 - Grade Update

22 to 24 MS Musical Production
May 01 Service Learning Activity: Gawad Kalinga
03 School Holiday (Labor Day)
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Middle School Play - Seussical Jr.

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From the Admissions Office

IMPORTANT information regarding Re-Enrollment
for School Year 2010-2011
Dear Parents,

It is RE-Enrolment time!!!

You have two choices for getting the Re-Enrollment forms this year:
1. DOWNLOAD the forms from the ISM website (under Admission go to the Re-Enrolment & Withdrawal link)
2. PICK-UP the forms at the Admission Office (by parent or child or if you would like a helper to do this,
please supply them with a letter of authorization.)

Please follow the instructions on the Re-Enrollment Clearance Form and return the following completed
documents:
• Parent and School Shared Agreements form – to the Admission Office
• ISM Drug Policy Form – to the Admission Office for students re-enrolling for Grade 7 and Grade 9 only
• Board (proxy form) is an optional form that can be submitted to the Admission Office
• Health Clinic Form – to the Clinic
♦ Updating Form (front side) must be completed for all children
♦ Physical Examination Form (back side) must also be completed for children entering Grades
1, 5, 9 along with the Tuberculosis Screening Form

IMPORTANT – KEEP THE RE-ENROLLMENT CLEARANCE FORM to fulfill the re-enrollment requirements.
Bring and show this form to the respective school office to obtain the Class Schedule for HS or MS students
or to the Cashier to obtain the Section Card for ES Students.

Please note that a Re-Enrollment DEPOSIT PAYMENT is not required to reserve a space at the School for
SY2010-11. However, parents are obliged to inform the School in writing, on or before 15th May, if their chil-
dren will withdraw at the end of the academic year. There is a WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION FORM for
such purpose; this must be submitted to the Admissions Office on or before 15th May of each school year.
Failure to do so will lead to a deduction of US$1,000 from the Facilities Upgrade Deposit (FUD), in compensa-
tion for having held a space for the child and thus preventing the School from offering that space to another
child prior to the summer holiday break.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either of us.

Regards,

Gary W. Jerome Margie Endelman

Director of Admission Deputy Director of Admission

E-mail: admission@ismanila.org
Admission Office: 840-8488
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Art News
Please check out the Grade five and six art website, which includes photos of on-going and past projects, vid-
eos, wonderful links to great art websites, ideas for extra art projects, and inspiration for all of you future design-
ers/inventors/artists of the ISM community. Also on this website are great sites for students to create original art
and have art work “published”.
You can become a follower of this website and receive any updates via e mail.
www.easysite.com/artitude

Thank you,
Morgan K. Jacobs (Grade 5 and 6 Art Teacher)

Sailfish Swim Club News

Dear Swimmers and Parents,

Please be reminded to reserve/purchase your dinner tickets for the Awards Night (May 27). Early reservation would be
much appreciated to facilitate our catering reservation. You can approach one of us at the ES Canteen from 2:15 to 3:15 pm
from M-F.

For more information please visit the Sailfish Blog - http://sailfish.ism-online.org/

Cost:
Swimmers - Free
Parents Siblings - 250 pesos

Thank you.

Christie Jeffries, Lorna Gonzales and Pia Miralao

Sailfish Parent Volunteers

PAWS Trip
To all students who signed up for the PAWS trip on May 1st. Please pick up a permission slip from Ms. Pavic in
room 2040.

From the Office of the Superintendent

Dear Parents:

Every year we have to deal with the administrative burden of trying to collect from parents the $1000 Re-
enrollment Deposit. This is difficult for many parents, especially those whose fees are paid by the sponsoring
company, and more difficult still for the school trying to collect from parents, especially those who are not sure
of their circumstances.

This year we shall try something different. There will be no re-enrollment deposit. Instead, we shall expect
all departing families to complete the WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION FORM on or before May 15th. Fail-
ure to do so will lead to a deduction of $1,000.00 from the Facilities Upgrade Deposit.

As I am sure you understand, we at school face considerable pressure from families applying to enter their chil-
dren into ISM. We have to establish the May 15th deadline in order for us to be fair to those families on our wait-
list. The earlier you can tell us that you are leaving school, the sooner we can provide clear answers to in-
coming families.

Sincerely Yours,

David Toze
Superintendent
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Middle School Academic Bowl Team

Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Bowl team
for winning the competition held at Brent International School on 13th April 2010.

The ISM team members were:

Alexei John Acacio – Grade 8
Nicholas Ching – Grade 8
Joseph Hadaway – Grade 7
Jacob Hobbins – Grade 8
Prakhar Jain – Grade 8
Seong Yoon Kim – Grade 8
Shin Won Kim – Grade 7
Eric Manalac – Grade 8
Shivani Phadke – Grade 8
Daniel Toze – Grade 8

Coach Valerie Birchenall

Keep on Recycling
KEEP ON RECYCLING AND BRINGING IN THOSE RING PULLS!
PCF needs us so whenever you come across a ring pull or glossy
magazine, remember to bring it to you Homebase
teacher.
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Earth Day Celebration

ECo are excited to invite you all to this year’s
Earth Day Celebrations!

When? Thursday 22nd April

PCF, INVISIBLE and TRASHEBOLSES will be selling recycled goods

@ Outside the canteen. 10.30-3pm

Recycled Beads and Bag making Workshops run by PCF and INVISIBLE
@ Little Theatre. 3-4.30pm.
Please bring plastic bags and glossy magazines. All are welcome.

ISM's first meat-free menu!

Your Environment Council would like to celebrate this Day by hosting ISM's first meat-free
menu, where no meat or fish products will be sold in the canteen or concessionaries.

Not only is this in accord with the United Nations declaration that "Meat is one of the top two
or three contributors to the most serious environmental problems, at every scale from local to
global", it also resonates with current health and wellness thinking that many people con-
sume far too much meat in their diet.
For just one day, we are asking you to vote with your stomachs for a sustainable lifestyle.
Earth Day is our chance to Eat Well for the World.

For more information on all of these events, please check out www.ism-
online.org/gogreen

… And don’t forget to visit your community garden!

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Battle of the Bands

International School Manila’s annual student-run Battle of the Bands (BOB) competition is in its eighth year. This year’s
event has more participants than ever before; 15 Bands and 14 singers, and promises to be the most entertaining BOB
yet! The Battle of the Bands committee is also working with the Philippine Community Fund (PCF) to raise funds for the
construction of 10 permanent family homes for the people living in the Tondo on the “Smokey Mountain” dumpsite. Pro-
ceeds from ticket sales and our raffle will go towards achieving this goal.

Tickets for the April 17 and 18 are P250 each. These two nights are the preliminary judging nights and will take place on
ISM’s Middle School Field.

Tickets for the night of April 24 are 350 pesos. This night is the Final night of competition and will take place on ISM’s
Elementary Field.

Note: Tickets this year are “Baller-bands” (rubber bracelets), and there are 3 different colors: yellow for day one, pink
for day two, and blue for day three. “Baller-Band” tickets are on sale at lunch at ISM. While “Baller-Bands” are limited in
number and only on sale during school hours, those who would like to attend the event can also purchase entry into the
event upon arrival each night.

The Battle of the Bands committee hopes you can attend!

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From the PTA Office

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Chinese Summer Camp Beijing 2010

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Sports Awards

Australian Rules Football

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BADMINTON CAMP
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SUMMER SPORTS CAMP

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GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

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From Admissions Office

Update your contact information!
Please get in touch with the Admissions Office (840-8488) or Middle School Office
(840-8550/840-8553) if there has been any change in your home address and other
contact information.
We want to keep you updated with what is happening in school.

IF YOU HAVEN’T LOGGED ON TO POWERSCHOOL…

We’re on the web! please call the Guidance Office at 840-8555 or email msguid-
www.ismanila.org ance@ismanila.org to obtain your username and password.
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Calendar for SY 2010-2011 REVISED AS OF

MARCH 23, 2010