International School Manila For ATTENDANCE concerns,

please contact the HS Office

(Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano)
Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653
or email HSOffice@ismanila.org

For GUIDANCE concerns, please

contact Gigi Azarcon and Jasmin
Andres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660
April 8, 2011

Dear Parents,
STOP PRESS, STOP READING
and get to the FAT quick for the season ending
HS FINALE CONCERT!
5:30pm

If you are unable to attend this concert then there will still be a few other exciting opportunities this month like the IB
Art Exhibition and the IB Film Festival.

There are great things happening at ISM and I would like to share just a few recent developments, improvements and
success stories.
 You may have heard that our College acceptances this year have been extraordinarily successful. I am
particularly pleased that many of our students have been accepted at their “reach or dream” schools.
 You would have been contacted this week by email with the launch of our ISM Summer Intern Program. More
details in this bulletin.
 Mr. Toze recently wrote to the ISM Community about online summer school possibilities through an organization
called K12.
 We host IASAS Badminton, February 18-20.
 The Battle of the Bands which runs over the next two weekends raises annually a substantial amount of money
for ISM charities.
 ISM has just been announced as the host of the GIN (Global Issues Network) for February 2012.
 We are also hosting IASAS MUN and Rugby next year. Busy times for the ATAC and Activities departments!
 Senior Will VanKoughnett was awarded a National Merit Scholarship
 Superintendent David Toze, was awarded International School Superintendent of the Year.

This week we started our second round of MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests in English and Math for Grades 9
and 10 and these will be finished before the Easter Holiday. .

As you may remember, the MAP tests from the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association – USA) provide us with helpful
data about the instructional levels of our students. As was done in the first semester, the results of the MAP tests will
be sent home in the coming weeks. Since this is the second round of tests, there will be the opportunity to compare
data from the first part of the year and track areas of growth.

Graduation 2011 is coming and we have been meeting with the Graduation Committee to plan a simple but eloquent
event. I took the opportunity to speak with the senior class on Wednesday and I reassured them that most, but not all,
the hard work has been done. They have been involved in a challenging program for two years and now they must stay
the course for the final three weeks of regular classes. I am convinced that they have been well prepared and will do
well. We are planning for a truly memorable Graduation on Tuesday May 31st to celebrate the achievements of the class
of 2011. I hope to see many of you at Graduation 2011!

Kind regards,

William R. S. Brown
High School Principal

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  HS Calendar: 
  Monday, April 11:   
  Bataan Day Holiday:  NO SCHOOL 
   
  Tuesday, April 12:   
  MAP Testing (Gr. 9 & 10) 
  HS Parent Coffee  9:30am (Little Theater) 
  IB1 Math IA Due 
   
  Wednesday, April 13: 
  Student Late Start 
  MAP Testing (Gr. 9 & 10) 
  IB1 Math IA Due 
  IB2 Film Presentation  Orals (EA) 
   
  Thursday, April 14: 
  MAP Testing (Gr. 9 & 10)  Dear HS Parents,
  IB2 Film Presentation  Orals (EA) 
  IB2 Visual Arts Exhibit (FAT Gallery)  Please join us for an interactive Parent coffee
    morning entitled “Communicating with your
  Friday, April 15:  son/daughter about their Passions”
  MAP Testing (Gr. 9 & 10) 
  IB2 Film Presentation  Orals (EA)  There will be a video presentation and
  IB2 Visual Arts Exhibit (FAT Gallery)  discussion, followed by an introduction to our
    “ISM Summer Internship Program”
  Saturday, April 16: 
  Battle of the Bands Finals (ES Field) 
Kind regards,
   
the HS Counselor Team
  Upcoming Events: 
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  April 17‐20: 3  Season IASAS Badminton (ISM), Track 
  and Field (ISB) and Softball (JIS) 
  April 21‐22:  National Holiday‐NO SCHOOL  
  May 2:  National Holiday‐NO SCHOOL 
 
 
 
SCHEDULED COLLEGE VISITS:

College Representative Location Date

The University of Queensland Alison Campbell HSGO 5/12/11 11:15 AM

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FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Re-Enrollment for SY2011-12

Re‐Enrollment information for RETURNING STUDENTS for SY2011‐12 
Re‐Enrollment requirements for all returning students will include, minimally, submission of an updated Health Form 
or Physical Form (depending on grade level) to the Clinic for a Clearance Signature and a Clearance Signature from the 
Cashier’s Office on the Re‐Enrollment Form. 
 
The Re‐Enrollment Form and other requested forms for each re‐enrolling student will be available by the beginning of 
April  online  from  our  website  under  Admission  and  Re‐Enrollment  &  Withdrawal  or  at  the  Admission  Office  during 
office hours (Monday to Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).   Parents may pick up a set of Re‐Enrollment Forms personally 
or your child can come to the Admission Office and get the forms.  If you would like to have your driver or househelp 
pick  up  the  forms,  please  give  them  a  letter  of  authorization  to  collect  the  Re‐Enrollment  Forms  for  your 
child/children. 
 
 
For STUDENTS NOT RETURNING next school year 
If your child(ren) will not be returning to ISM for the 2011‐12 school year, please inform the Admission Office as soon 
as  possible  if  you  have  not  already  done  so.     Parents  are  obliged  to  officially  inform  the  School  in  writing  on  a 
WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION FORM, before the second Friday of May, if their children will be withdrawn.  Failure 
to do so will lead to a deduction of US$1,000 from the Facilities Upgrade Deposit (FUD), in compensation 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.  The Withdrawal Notification Form can be obtained from the Admission Office or from the ISM 
website under the Admission tab and then click on Re‐Enrollment & Withdrawal.  
 
We  currently  have  very  few  families  indicating  that  they  will  not  be  returning  and  consequently  there  are  an  ever 
growing number of applicants in a WAITPOOL for possible openings.  This is causing great distress and anxiety in those 
families (and in the Admission Office).  If you are sure that your child will be leaving ISM, please submit a Withdrawal 
Notification Form.  This will be a great help for our planning and to the many families waiting to be admitted to the 
school.  Thank you. 
 
 
Regards, 
 
Gary W. Jerome 
Director of Admission 
International School Manila 
P.O. Box 1256 MCPO, 1255 Makati City, Philippines 
E‐mail:  admission@ismanila.org 
Web:  www.ismanila.org 
Phone:  (63‐2) 840‐8488 or 840‐8601 

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Be a part of an ISM Tradition!
Please consider joining the
PTA Executive Committee
Positions for SY 2011-12:
President
ES Vice-President
MS Vice-President
HS Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Coordinating Secretary
Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer
Nominations close Friday, April 15, 2011
For more information on positions, process, or
to nominate yourself, please email
ism_pta@yahoo.com or pta@ismanila.org
with the subject line: NOMINATION
(you will receive an email back confirming your nomination)
**Elections held online late April/early May, 2011**
New and returning members all encouraged to apply!
ISM COMMUNITY!! 
Please join us for the last  PTA General Meeting of the year!
Tuesday, April 12th   7:30 am, Little Theatre 
Get ready for a special treat organized by our
Korean Parents’ Community! 
They will present seven brief programs featuring  
Korean traditional arts and folk songs –  
a community cultural event not to be missed! 
Snacks, tea and coffee will be served!                  All ISM Community Members  welcome!
                Questions? pta@ismanila.org
Battle of the Bands! 
This  year  we  will  host  our  9th  annual 
Battle  of  the  Bands,  an  event  which  has 
become  a  very  inspiring  tradition  at  ISM. 
Not only does it bring hundreds of people 
together  to  appreciate  and  support  music 
and  talent  throughout  our  school’s 
community,  but  it  also  raises  awareness 
and funds for a cause in the Philippines. 
 
This  year’s  profits  will  fund  an  Aeta 
community in Mount Pinatubo. The aim is 
to  assist  these  provincial  inhabitants  by 
“lighting  up”  or  providing  electricity  to 
their  school.  The  BOB  Committee  and  the 
ISM  community  will  work  together  to 
provide  sustainable  solar  technology 
necessary  to  generate  and  supply 
electricity for lights, a  multimedia system, 
as  well  as  computer  and  radio  systems. 
 
We invite you and your families to join us 
this  year  at  our  Preliminary  show  on 
Saturday  April  9  and  our  Finals  show  on 
April  15.  They  will  both  be  great  shows 
supplemented  with  amazing  food  from 
vendors  such  as  Cafe  Mediterranean  and 
Bar Dolci as well as ISM Cultural Clubs 
 
 
 
   
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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:
IASAS 3rd Season information:
 IASAS travel packets for 3rd season teams have been distributed via coaches. Please get documents and
information returned asap. Please bring your passport to Joan at ATAC office so we can begin processing for
your trip.
 IASAS Send off lunch sponsored by parents is at the HS courtyard immediately after assembly on
Wednesday April 13th
 IASAS 3rd Season sports awards is Friday May 6th at HS Gym starting at 5:30pm - dress to impress!
See these links for:
IASAS Track Schedule in Bangkok IASAS Track Meet Schedule
IASAS Softball Schedule in Jakarta IASAS Softball Schedule

IASAS BADMINTON: April 18‐21 
ISM is very excited to host the IASAS Badminton tournament in 3 weeks time, final preparations are well underway and our
teams are training hard for this tournament. See ATAC blog for tournament draw and information.

Information related to the IASAS Badminton Tournament can now be found on the ATAC Blog http://atac.ism-online.org

All housing for IASAS Badminton is now complete. For families that have agreed to house your guest information letters will be
distributed next week April 11 via the divisional offices. Please return the slip attached so we know you have received the information
letter. 

ATAC Blog: http://atac.ism‐online.org 
For information related to the ATAC Department please check the newly refurbished ATAC Blog. Weekly 
updates/newsletter items and other information related to the ISM ATAC extracurricular 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 information) 
Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures 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) 
 Friday April 8 HS Twilight Track Meet at ISM v  Brent  
 April 8 Varsity Girls Softball v Brent at ISM 
 April 9 ISM Boys Softball Invitational – HS Field  
 April 17 (Sunday) Teams depart for IASAS 
 Track at ISB, Softball at JIS, ISM is hosting Badminton 
 April 29‐ May 1 SACAC Gymnastics Competition Singapore American School 
 April 29‐May1 JIS Invitational Mixed Touch Tournament Jakarta 
 
 

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BEARCAT DEN:
Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:
Mon, Wed and Fridays from 11:30am – 1:00pm and 2:30pm – 4:00pm.
Tues and Thurs afternoons from 2:30-4pm. Thanks to all our great volunteers. If you are interested in joining our
group of volunteers in the Bearcat Den please contact our BCD volunteers 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Last day of den operations for this school year is TUESDAY JUNE 7th. The Den
volunteers will be in hibernation from June 8th until reopening day on Monday August 8th, 2011.

IASAS BADMINTON SCHEDULE:

International School Manila
IASAS BADMINTON 2011
Boys' Schedule HS Gym Match # Time Match # Girls' Schedule MS Gym
Day One 18‐Apr
tas v sas 1 8:30 2 iskl v ism
iskl v jis 3 10:00 4 tas v isb
ism v isb 5 11:30 6 sas v jis

sas v iskl 7 1:30 8 ism v tas

isb v tas 9 3:00 10 jis v iskl
jis v ism 11 4:30 12 isb v sas
Day Two 19‐Apr
sas v isb 13 8:00 14 jis v ism
iskl v ism 15 9:30 16 sas v tas
tas v jis 17 11:00 18 iskl v isb

isb v iskl 19 1:00 20 ism v sas

jis v sas 21 2:30 22 tas v iskl
ism v tas 23 4:00 24 isb v jis
Day Three 20‐Apr
isb v jis 25 8:00 26 iskl v sas
sas v ism 27 9:30 28 jis v tas
tas v iskl 29 11:00 30 ism v isb

1:00 Girls Consolation
Boys Consolation 2:30
4:00 Girls Final
Boys Final 5:30

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FROM THE FINE ARTS OFFICE: FROM THE PTA:

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COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES:
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are proud to announce that our ISM seniors were accepted to the following
universities:
                           COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES: 
College  Total   De La Salle University Manila  1  
Academy of Art University  1 Duke University (Trinity College of Arts &  1
Allegheny College  1 Science)   
Durham University 1  
American University  1
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne  1  
American University of Rome  1
Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University ‐ FL 1  
Amherst College  2
Emerson College 2  
Ateneo de Manila University  18
Emmanuel College 2  
Babson College  2
Fairfield University 1  
Bard College  2
Fisher College 1  
Barnard College  2
Florida State University 1  
Bath Spa University College  1  
Fordham University 11  
Bentley University  7  
Franklin and Marshall College  2  
Binghamton University   1  
George Mason University  1  
Boston College  3  
Georgetown University (Georgetown  2
Boston University  15   College)   
Brandeis University  1   Georgia Institute of Technology  2  
Brock University  1   Glasgow Caledonian University  1  
Brown University  3   Glion Institute of Higher Education  1  
Bryant University  1   Goldsmiths College, University of London 2  
Bryn Mawr College  2   Hamilton College ‐ NY 1  
California State University, East Bay  1   Hampshire College 1  
California State University, Sacramento  1   Harvard University 3  
Cardiff University  2   Harvey Mudd College 1  
Carleton College  1   Haverford College 1  
Carnegie Mellon University  5   Hiram College 1  
Chapman University  1   IE University 2  
Christopher Newport University  1   Imperial College of Science, Technology,  2
City University  1   and Medicine   
Claremont McKenna College  2   Indiana University at Bloomington  1  
Clark University  1   Iona College 1  
Colby College  1   James Madison University  1  
Colgate University  2   Johns Hopkins University  1  
College of William and Mary  2   Johnson & Wales University  1  
Columbia University    1   Juniata College 1  
Connecticut College  1   King's College London 1  
Cornell University  4   Lakehead University 1  
Dartmouth College  1   Lancaster University 3  
De Anza College  1   Lehigh University 1  

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Lewis & Clark College  1   Stanford University 3  
London School of Economics  2   Stony Brook University 2  
Longwood University  1   Syracuse University 5  
Loyola Marymount University  2   Temple University 1  
Loyola University Chicago  3   Texas Christian University  1  
Manhattanville College  4   The Chinese University of Hong Kong  1  
Massachusetts Institute of Technology  1   The Culinary Institute of America  1  
McGill University  2   The George Washington University  1  
Menlo College  1   The Hong Kong University of Science &  2
Michigan State University (Eli Broad  1 Technology   
College of Business)    The Ohio State University   1  
Middlebury College  2   The University of Arizona  1  
Middlesex University  1   The University of Iowa (College of  1
Mount Holyoke College  3 Business)   
 
Trinity College 1  
New York University  6  
Trinity College Dublin 1  
Northeastern University 6  
Tufts University 3  
Northeastern University (College of  4
Business Administration)    University at Buffalo The State University  1
Nottingham Trent University  2 of New York   
 
University College Dublin  1  
Occidental College  1  
University College London  6  
Old Dominion University  1  
University College Utrecht  1  
Pace University, New York City  2  
University of Abertay Dundee  1  
Pennsylvania State University, Berks  1
College    University of Alberta 2  
Pennsylvania State University, University  4 University of Bath 1  
Park    University of Birmingham  1  
Pratt Institute  2   University of Bristol 1  
Princeton University  1   University of British Columbia  11  
Purdue University  6   University of British Columbia Okanagan 1  
Queen Mary, University of London  1   University of California at Berkeley  9  
Queen's University  1   University of California at Davis  8  
Radford University  1   University of California at Irvine  4  
Rhode Island School of Design  2   University of California at Los Angeles  6  
Rice University   1   University of California at Riverside  1  
Rider University  1   University of California at San Diego  3  
Ringling College of Art and Design  1   University of California at Santa Barbara 6  
Rochester Institute of Technology   1   University of California at Santa Cruz  1  
Saint Louis University   1   University of Chicago 2  
Saint Mary's College of California  1   University of Dundee 1  
Salve Regina University  2   University of East Anglia 1  
Santa Clara University  3   University of Edinburgh 3  
School of Pharmacy, University of London 1   University of Exeter 1  
Sheffield Hallam University  1   University of Hawaii at Hilo  1  
Smith College  1   University of Illinois at Chicago  1  
SSTH‐Swiss School of Tourism and  1
University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign 6  
Hospitality   

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 University of Kent at Canterbury  2   University of Toronto 7  
University of Leicester  1   University of Victoria (Faculty of Social  2
University of Massachusetts, Amherst  1 Science)   
 
University of Virginia 4  
University of Miami  1  
University of Warwick 3  
University of Michigan  2  
University of Washington  5  
University of Notre Dame  3  
University of Western Ontario  1  
University of Nottingham  2  
Virginia Commonwealth University  1  
University of Oregon  2  
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State  1
University of Oxford  2   University   
University of Pennsylvania  3   Waseda University 1  
University of Portsmouth  1   Washington University in St. Louis  1  
University of Rochester  1   Wesleyan University 5  
University of San Diego  3   Western Michigan University (College of  1
University of San Francisco  6   Aviation)   
University of Southern California  4   Wheaton College MA 1  
University of St. Andrews (Scotland)  1   Williams College 1  
University of Stirling  2   Yale University 4  
University of the Arts London  1   Grand Total 423  
University of the Philippines  9  

FOR SENIORS:

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