MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School
Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents ISSUE # 24
WEEK OF FEB. 21 TO 25, 2011

From the Middle School Office

Inside this issue:
Dear Parents:
Mathcounts Announcement 2
Calling for Gr. 8 Parent Volunteers
This week has been an eye-opening, mind-broadening experience for Yearbook Photos are Available
the Middle School students. From working in the community garden to
From the Clinic 3
kite flying to creating murals, ISM and visiting students were actively
engaged and forging new relationships. As the children return from ATAC Announcements 4
their Classroom Without Walls (CWW) trips, we hope the memories Events and Activities 5
will live on and motivate the students to think more carefully about
how they can contribute to the community. Our students have a UPCOMING EVENTS
wealth of talents and energy to share, and we encourage them to
FEBRUARY
commit to sharing their time with others in need. We thank all the
teachers for their dedication and efforts to provide a range of 23 Grade 8 Parent Session on Transi-
tioning to HS (5:30 P.M., FAT)
enriching experiences for the students. It was a week well spent!
24 MS Parent Coffee (7:45 A.M., LT)
Please take some time to engage your child and discuss ways that your
28 School Holiday (EDSA Day)
child can build on the experience. It’s important that the learning
MARCH
does not end with the conclusion of the CWW week but that the spirit
01 School Holiday (Faculty In-Service)
of service continues to be nurtured.
02-03 World Maths Day

For parents of Grade 8 students a meeting on the Transition to High 02-04 Course Registration

School is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23 from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. 04 Friday Afternoon Mini-Concert:
MS Advanced/Intermediate Band
in the Little Theater. High School Guidance will present useful (3:00 P.M., Courtyard)
information and we encourage you to attend. 05 ISM Goodwill Gymnastics (LT)

07 MS Academic Bowl
On Thursday, February 24 we will host a MS Parent Coffee starting at 15 Parent Teacher Conferences
7:45 A.M. in the Little Theater. The topic of discussion is connecting 18 Activity Period (1:20 P.M.)
and communicating with your child. We hope you will join us.
18 Courtyard Activity (3:00 P.M.)

21 to 25 Spring Break
Recently, the government declared that the anniversary of the EDSA
30 - Apr. 20 MAP Testing
Revolution would be observed on Friday, February 25. As you may
31 PTA Liaison Meeting (8:00 A.M., MS
well appreciate with the number of events and activities that occur at Conference Rm.)
ISM, we plan the school calendar months in advance and do our best APRIL
to schedule holidays accordingly. Last minute changes are extremely 11 School Holiday (Bataan Day)
difficult to make. In light of the recent declaration, please be
21 to 22 School Holiday (Holy Week)
advised that on Friday, February 25 we will run a normal school
26 MS/HS Beginning Recital (5:00
schedule. As printed on the school calendar, there will be no classes P.M., LT)
on Monday, February 28 to observe the anniversary of the EDSA 27 Activity Period (1:35 P.M.)
Revolution and on Tuesday, March 1 due to a faculty in-service day. MAY
Classes resume on Wednesday, March 2. 02 School Holiday (Labor Day)

Danielle Fredericks Clarissa Sayson POWERSCHOOL GRADE UPDATE

Middle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal Feb. 25 Grade Update
Mar. 11 MS Progress Reports Distribution
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MATHCOUNTS ANNOUNCEMENT
MATHCOUNTS is back on for semester 2. Your child can join the fun as we
explore cool math problems and throw in some real-life puzzles in the mix.
Plus, there is the chance to represent ISM in May at the National Competi-
tion at Disney World, Florida, USA. It is in room 2067, Hgh School Faculty
Tower, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. They need to bring their calculator and
check out the blog at Mathcounts (ism-online.org).

Coach Millette

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MATHCOUNTS CHAPTER COMPETITION is on Friday, February 25th, 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. in room 1057. This
is your child’s chance to make the MATHCOUNTS school team (top 8 scores make it) and to possibly represent
ISM at the National Competition at Disney World, Florida. They need to bring their calculator with them.
Please tell your child to see me during MATHCOUNTS for more details.

Calling for Grade 8 Parent Volunteers

Dear Grade 8 Parents,

We are looking for volunteers to help us in the Grade 8 end of the year activities. If you would like to help,
please attend our first meeting on March 17, 2011, Thursday at 7:30
A.M. in the Middle School Office.

Help us make it a wonderful experience for your children.

Thank you.

Dave Allen and Jenna Child

YEARBOOK PHOTOS
The Yearbook Photos are here! Please drop by the
Middle School Office to pick up the photo!

IF YOU HAVEN’T LOGGED ON TO POWERSCHOOL…

We’re on the web! please call the Guidance Office at 840-8555 or
www.ismanila.org email msguidance@ismanila.org to obtain your username and password.
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From the Clinic

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS

Date Price (Php)

March 16th 2011 Influenza 2011 Strain 630

(Northern and Southern Hemisphere)

Please Note: If your child is 9 years old or below and receiving their flu vaccination for the first time, a
second vaccination will be required at least 4 weeks later. If there are sufficient numbers, I
will arrange for this to be available in school, if not, you will need to make alternative ar-
rangements with your own health care provider. The above price is per individual vaccine.

If you would like more information about the above vaccine, please contact the clinic on the number/email
below or call in 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 BY NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 4TH MARCH,
2011. VACCINES WILL THEN BE ORDERED AND NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Clinic direct number: 840 8580

Email: clinic@ismanila.org

Many thanks

Debbie Duckworth
ISM Clinic Administrator
840 8581
duckworthd@ismanila.org

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Dear Parents

A regular reminder – please check that your child’s vaccinations are up-to-date. This is the first line of
defense against a number of serious diseases and I encourage you to visit your pediatrician if you feel that
your child may be due for any vaccinations.

The following link will give you access to current US vaccination schedules which may be used a guide. Most
countries have similar schedules and advocate a similar regime. If in doubt, please visit your pediatrician
or ask at the school clinic for contact details if you do not already have a pediatrician.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm

Regards
Debbie Duckworth
Clinic Administrator
International School Manila
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Athletics and Activities Office Announcements
ATAC Blog: http://atac.ism-online.org
For information related to the ATAC Depart-
ment please check the newly refurbished ATAC
Blog. Weekly updates/newsletter items and
other information related to the ISM ATAC ex-
tracurricular program and seasonal sports can
be found here as well as links to the latest
game schedule and IASAS website are available.
GAME SCHEDULE PDF: (new procedure in
place for access to game schedule pdf infor-
mation)
Information about all mid week/weekend fix-
tures for ISM teams can be found via the ATAC
blog. You can also access this information via
the ES/MS/HS divisional web pages. 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
http://powerschool.ismanila.org/public/ . You
will need your power school user name and ID#
to access the game schedule pdf now located in
power school.
ATAC HIGHLIGHTS/UPDATES – (for ALL
match/schedule details check game schedule
page as above)
♦ Feb. 19-20 - ISM International Swim meet
♦ Feb. 19 - ISSA Badminton at Brent
♦ Feb. 20 - Varsity boys Softball ASSL League
at UP
♦ Feb. 26 - ISM Track Meet
♦ Mar. 2 - IASAS Cultural Convention Teams
Depart
♦ Mar 3-5 - IASAS Cultural Convention
(Art/Music at JIS, DDDF at ISKL)
♦ Mar. 5 - ISM Goodwill Gymnastics Meet
♦ Mar. 7 - MS Academic Bowl at Faith
♦ Mar. 8 - HS Academic Bowl at Brent
♦ Mar. 11-13 - SAS Eagles Track Exchange -
Varsity Track
♦ Mar. 11-13 - ISB Softball Exchange - Varsity
Teams
♦ Mar. 12 - Brent Track Meet - HS/MS Track
Team
♦ Mar. 12 - Varsity/JV Softball vs. Brent at ISM
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♦ Apr. 2 - Track Meet at Brent
♦ Apr. 8 - Twilight Track Meet vs. Brent at ISM
♦ Apr. 17 (Sunday) - Teams depart for IASAS -
Track at ISB, Softball at JIS, ISM is hosting
Badminton
BEARCAT DEN
Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:
♦ Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30
A.M. – 1:00 P.M. and 2:30–4:00 P.M.
♦ Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:30-
4:00 P.M.
Thanks to all our great volunteers. If you are
interested in joining our group of volunteers in
the Bearcat Den, please contact our BCD volun-
teers coordination
Chantel(fam.wanten@hotmail.com) or pop in to
the Den near the HS Cafeteria and talk with
one of our volunteers. They will be very happy
to make you welcome.
IASAS BADMINTON: April 18-21
Information related to the IASAS Badminton
Tournament can now be found on the ATAC
Blog http://atac.ism-online.org
We are currently accepting housing offers for
the 80 visiting Badminton athletes if you can
help with housing please read details on the
blog and a housing letter can also be accessed
via the blog or hard copy picked up from the
ATAC office.
Mark Pekin
Director of Athletics/Activities
International School Manila
E-mail: pekinm@ismanila.org
ISM Website:http://www.ismanila.org/
Blog: http://atac.ism-online.org/
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Events and Activities

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