1Message from the High School A dministrat ion: Dear Parents, Happy New Year! Welcome to the Seco nd Semester of Sc hool Year 2010 – 2011. We hope you had a restful break. Powerschool opens on Friday, January 21 at 8:00 am for first semester report viewing. Please expect your son/daughter to come home with the print copy on Monday, January 24 as the reports will be distributed to the students during Homeroom o n the same day. If you wish to collect the report card yourself or thru your representative (other than your child), please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]before Monday, January 24 and we will keep the report in the HS Office for you. Representatives will need a valid ID and a duly signed authorization letter to claim the report. Uncollected report cards will be turned over to the student after Friday, February 4. Please note that we will treat a no reply as a yes to sending the report thru your child. Kind regards, William R. S. Brown Michael Dickinson High School Principal Assistant High School Principal International School Manila For ATTENDANCE concerns, please contact the HS Office (Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano) Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653 or email [email protected]For GUIDANCE concerns, please contact Gigi Azarcon and Jasmin Andres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660 January 14, 2011
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Your son or daughter now hasapproximately one calendar year to applyto college!
With that in mind, please schedule a timeto meet with your child’s counselor thisspring for a Junior Parent Meeting.Please call 840-8655 to schedule anappointment.
See you soon,Curt Nichols, Elizabeth Mohr and Vicky
PTA’s biggest event of the school year is fast approaching, The International Family Fun Day (IFFD), which will be o
February 5, 2011. This is an event that continues to be an exciting part of the ISM community experience. Everyone ha
their reasons for going if it be the children enjoying the games and fun with their friends or the parents enjoying a new
taste at the International Food Fair. Countries from all over the world are represented and as can be seen on the list it wi
be great we are still looking for some more contribution from our ISM Community of Parents. It is a great way to get t
know some more parents within your community. Let’s try to make this year’s Food Fair bigger than ever and mayb
even add some countries to the list. It only takes a few people, and it’s a great experience for all to enjoy and share ou
diverse cuisine. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated by all. We would also like to take this opportunity to than
you all the parents for being part of this day and for making it such a great success..
Thus far I have representatives for the following countries: Philippines, Australia/New Zealand, China, Europe, Latin American, India, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand
Indonesia,
Here are the countries that have not been represented yet which are a large group of the ISM community: United States/Canada Singapore Other Countries as well
If you are interested or know anyone who is, my contact information is:
Access and parking within the campus are important security and safety issues. For the well-being of all members of thISM community, those entering the school campus are requested to follow the procedures outlined below.
Vehicular Access
During drop-off and pick-up times, vehicles may enter through Gates 2 and 3. Those entering through Gate 2 shouproceed to the drop off area and, once the student has alighted or boarded, they should exit via Gate 1. Those vehicleentering through Gate 3 must turn into the covered parking area and use the designated drop-off areas. All vehicles musexit through Gate 1.
Alternatively, vehicles entering through Gate 3 may park in the covered car park. The spaces reserved for parent-drivecars should only be used by those vehicles which are driven by parents themselves. Vehicles in which parents artraveling, but which are driven by a driver, should not use these spaces. Rather, they should park elsewhere in the coverepark or make use of the outside spaces next to the power center.
Please note that Gate 2 may only be used by vehicles displaying a valid ISM vehicle sticker.
Family/company drivers should not remain within school once they have delivered a student. They should exit the schooand return no sooner than 1:45 in the afternoon for pick up.
Visitors to ISM may only enter through Gate 3. There is an area for short stay visitor’s parking near Gate 1.
The Pedestrian Gate
LocationThe pedestrian gate is located in the perimeter fence mid-way between Gate 1 and Gate 2. There is a paved area betweethe road and the perimeter fence, allowing easy access to the gate.
The pedestrian gate is solely for the entry of members of the ISM Community at the beginning of the school day. It will onbe open between 7:00 and 7:45 (8:00 to 8:45 on Wednesdays). Due to parking restrictions and in the interests of security will not be open in the afternoon for pick ups. During the time it is open, it will be under the supervision of members of thISM Guard Force.
Drop-off ProcedureDrivers should stop adjacent to the paved area and students should alight from the right side of their vehicle. The driveshould then move off, clearing the space for other vehicles dropping off students. Under no circumstances should a studenbe dropped off from the outside lane. This is dangerous as the student would need to walk across the front of anothevehicle.
Drivers are reminded that traffic regulations forbid parking on the roads around ISM. Therefore, vehicles should only bstopping for the brief tine it takes for a student to alight. Drivers must not wait for anybody to return to the vehicle.
Car StickersThe car stickers for the school year 2010/11 are available from the security office.
Each ISM family will be issued one vehicle sticker free of charge. Any additional stickers will be issued following paymenof 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 right corneof the windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be removed.
ID CardsID cards should be worn at all times while on campus. If you have not been issued an ID card, or you have lost it, yoshould obtain one by visiting the security office and completing the appropriate application form.
Vehicle checksThe practice of inspecting vehicles will continue. During off-peak hours all vehicles will be checked before they are alloweto enter the campus. During peak hours (drop off and pick-up times), all vehicles without valid stickers and randomselected vehicles with stickers will be asked to undergo an examination.
Whether an examination is conducted or not, it is important that the security staff at the gates are able to identify thoccupants of vehicles entering the campus; therefore IDs must be clearly displayed. Vehicles with tinted windows must rodown windows to allow a clear view of the interior of the vehicle.
Drivers, Helpers and BodyguardsDrivers, helpers and bodyguards should not be waiting on campus for students throughout the school day. After droppinoff students they should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutes before dismissal time. Those whrepeatedly fail to comply with the regulation will have their access privilege suspended.
Only those vehicles carrying parents or other people with business within the school will be allowed to return to the campubefore 1:45 p.m.
There are designated areas for unaccompanied drivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for parents anstudents. Unless specifically authorized, they may not enter any other area. In the interest of security, and to prevencongestion at the pedestrian entrances to the covered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize to their employeethe importance of cooperating with the security staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.
Termination of EmploymentIn the event of the termination of service of a family employee, parents are asked to secure the former employee’s ISM IDcard and return it to the Security office. If this is not possible, it is important tat the Security Office is still informed of thchange of circumstances.
Finally, I would like to thank all members of the ISM community for their cooperation in helping us maintain ISM as a safand secure environment for our children.
FirearmsAll members of the ISM community are reminded that it is strictly forbidden for firearms to be brought onto the campus. Thiincludes concealed weapons carried by bodyguards for close protection. Any person arriving at the school with a firearmshould inform the gate guard and arrangements will be made for the weapon to be safely and securely stored during th
visitor’s stay.
Security staff directionsOur security team is endeavoring to make the school as safe and secure an environment as possible for all members of oucommunity. We as that everybody cooperate with us in this important task. In particular, all those entering our campus arrequested to comply with any direction given to them by members of our guard force. In the event that anyone is unclear ato the purpose of such instructions they can seek clarifications from the security office. Please note that it is the parentresponsibility to advise their staff accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to another successful semester at International School Manila.
This vaccination should be renewed every 3 years and is recommended for people who travel to endemic areas (includingmany areas of the Philippines) and also for the following target individuals:
food handlers such as dietary personnel, cooks, waiters, servers and microbiology lab technicians
persons with close exposure to an S. Typhi. carrier or patient.
If you would like more information about the vaccine, please contact the clinic on the number/email below or call in to pickup a registration form (next to the elementary canteen). Only people with a valid ISM ID may participate in thiprogram.
PAYMENT FOR THESE VACCINATIONS MUST BE MADE TO THE CASHIER DEPARTMENT BY NO LATER THAFRIDAY 28
THJANUARY. VACCINES WILL THEN BE ORDERED AND NO FURTHER REGISTRATIONS WILL B
Many thanksDebbie DuckworthISM Clinic Administrator840 [email protected]
RABIES We would like to remind everyone that there is a significant risk of coming into contact with anima
carrying rabies in the Philippines. Whilst the government is campaigning nationally to ensure that a
domestic dogs and cats are vaccinated, there is still a long way to go before this goal is achieved an
doctors now recommend that anyone bitten by a vaccinated animal should also consider having the rabie
vaccination. There is a vaccine available through the larger medical centers and some pediatricians that may be given aa preventative measure to offer some protection if you are bitten. This will reduce the number of injection
required, give you a longer period of time in which to access medical treatment and vastly reduce the overa
cost of treatment if you are bitten. If you are interested in finding out more about the pre exposure vaccine, please visit the nurses and doctor
in the clinic or enquire at your pediatrician’s office. We do not offer this vaccine through the school but wshould be able to answer any questions you may have.
Classes are likely to fill up quickly, so please register immediately. Deadline for registration is January 21, 2011.
Happy Learning!
Sam Cook
Learning Coordinator
FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:
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.
Beginning Filipino Course
A. Mondays and Wednesdays (9‐11AM)
Feb 7‐March 14, 2011
B. Tuesdays and Thursdays (9‐11AM)
Feb 8‐March 10, 2011
Total
hours:
20
Tuition fee: P7000
Books: 2 textbooks with CDs P 1500
Intermediate Filipino Course
Fridays (9‐11AM) Feb 11‐April 29, 2011
Total hours: 20
Tuition fee: P7000
Book: I’d like to Speak Filipino 3,
Intermediate with
Audio
CD
P 800
IASAS BASKETBALL HOUSING:
IASAS Basketball will be taking place at ISM Jan 27‐29, 2011 and housing placements are now being accepted. As of this
week
we
have
55
students
housed
but
we
require
100
housing
slots
in
total.
All 1st season athletes who were housed this is your time to fulfill your responsibility and offer housing for Basketball.
All varsity and jv basketball teams should also have returned housing forms by now as well. We welcome offers of
housing from anyone in our ISM community. Please support the ATAC Department by getting these forms in ASAP. We
still require 45 slots for visiting IASAS athletes.
Go Bearcats show your pride and support of the program and get behind our teams by hosting a pair of visiting players
from our IASAS sister schools. Housing forms are available from ATAC office or on the ATAC Blog at
Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tabon the ATAC page of the ISM website. 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 thepage regularly to find out the latest information of where and when the Bearcats teams are playing. Access to thegame schedule page is also available via the ATAC blog. Click on the Bearcat logo to be directed to the game
schedule page.http://atac.ism-online.org
ATAC HIGHLIGHTS/UPDATES – JAN/FEB: (for ALL match/schedule details check game schedule page as above)
Jan 14 HS Basketball at Brent
MS/HS rugby v BSM and Faith at ISM HS field from 3:30pm
Swim team to Bangkok for pre‐IASAS meet
Jan 15 jv/varsity Rugby at Brent
Jv/varsity touch at Faith
MS boys and girls Basketball at ISM
Varsity girls Basketball at ISM
PRADA Chess
at
ISM
ISTA MS boys A tennis v Ateneo A at CSA from 1pm
ISSA Tennis at CSA
PRADA boys Tennis at ISM
Jan 21 Basketball at Faith
Jan 22 ISM Touch Invitational Tournament
MS Boys B tennis v Ateneo 8am and v Brent B 1pm
Jan 26 IASAS Basketball Teams arrive, ISM Teams Depart for IASAS
Jan 27‐29 IASAS Basketball at ISM
Jan 27‐29 IASAS Rugby/Touch at Taipei, Swimming at KL, Tennis at Singapore
Jan 29
MS
PRFU
Juniors
Touch/Tackle
Rugby
tournament
at
ISM
Jv Touch at UP for UP Invitational Touch Tournament
Jan 31 3rd season sports tryouts begin for HS teams (Track/Softball/Badmintion)
Feb 3 3rd season sports tryouts begin for MS teams (Track/Softball/Badminton/Mixed Touch)
MS 2nd Season Sports awards Feb 9 4pm ES Gym (Touch/Tennis/Rugby/Basketball)
HS 2nd Season Sports awards Feb 11th 5:30pm HS Gym (Touch/Rugby/Tennis/Basketball/Swimming/Cheerleading)
IASAS BASKETBALL:
Please see the IASAS Basketball Championships schedule in this bulletin. I hope many of the ISM community will come
and support our teams during this event. We hope to have full gyms and a great atmosphere for all our visiting teams.
Come out and cheer for the Bearcats.
Whilst our Basketball teams are battling here at home our other season 2 teams will be doing the same in Taipei
(Rugby/Touch), Singapore (Tennis), Kuala Lumpur (Swimming). To all our travelling teams and coaches we wish you the
best of
luck
at
IASAS.
All
the
action/results
from
all
IASAS
events
can
be
followed
by
visiting
the
IASAS
website
where
you can find links to results and live streaming for some of the events. Visit www.iasas.asia for all the 2nd seasons IASAS