International School Manila

For ATTENDANCE concerns, please contact the HS Office (Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano) Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653 email HSOffice@ismanila.org For GUIDANCE concerns, please contact Bella, Gigi or Jasmin Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660

March16,2012

A weekly bulletin for Parents and Students

Dear Parents, Today marks the end of the third quarter of the school year. The year is flying by and we are making headway on the plans for all those end of year activities, while at the same time preparing for the next school year. School budgets have been set, textbooks and materials ordered and new faculty has been hired. Next year, the high school will have 13 new faculty members to replace existing teachers who have decided to move on to other appointments at the end of this year. Well also have 3 teachers moving up from ISMs middle school to join us full time in the high school. We are following up on the final student course selections for school year 2012-13 and soon we will be able to go about building the HS schedule for next year. Mr. Brown describes the job of schedule design as a fascinating game of three dimensional chess! I never really enjoyed playing chess much, but Sudoku, Hitori, Hashi and Kakuro, well thats another matter! However it is described, the job of creating next years high school schedule is a huge jigsaw puzzle, with times, blocks, terms, rooms, teachers, students and courses making up the thousands of pieces needed to complete the puzzle. Now that I have the data, I hope to make a start on it next week so that, when I travel to Shanghai in April, I can complete it under the guidance of experts from Pearson (the creators of our scheduling software). The grade 12 IB/AP mock exams start next Thursday, March 22nd and will run until the following Thursday, March 29th (not March 26th to 28th as shown on the printed calendar). As Mr. Brown said in his bulletin two weeks ago, the senior exams are a very good rehearsal for the actual IB/AP exams. A good lead up to these exams has been shown to be excellent preparation for the IB exams which, this year, start on Wednesday May 2nd. The Grade 12 mock exams next week make up a large part of the second semester grade for the seniors, so they serve two purposes; firstly to assess the learning that has taken place this semester and secondly to give them a taste of and to prepare them for the IB/AP exams in May. I cannot reiterate strongly enough Mr. Browns remarks in a previous bulletin Having completed all their college applications, extended essays and IB internal assessments, it would be a shame if seniors do not perform in their school exams or even worse their IB exams in May. We sometimes hear a few rumors about this time of the year from seniors who have already been accepted to their university of choice, that their IB exams do not matter. This can not be more from the truth. Universities ask us for final transcripts and have been known to withdraw offers where clearly a student has not completed their senior year to the best of their ability. We are obliged to report to Universities any significant drop in student performance. On a different note, our Model United Nations delegates arrived home safely on Monday after an excellent few days in Beijing for the BEIMUN conference. This is the first time that our MUNers have travelled to Beijing; in the past they have been part of the THIMUN conference in The Hague, Holland but in order to reduce the long travel time to Europe (and the Carbon footprint associated with this travel), the Beijing MUN Conference was chosen as a replacement. Accounts of the trip from both our participating students and the accompanying faculty all indicate that this years conference was a huge success. Finally, once again, last night, I was fortunate enough to be present for another display by our amazing musicians. The Great Works concert showcased the talent of our Jazz and Symphonic Bands, Orchestra and combined Choirs. For me,

the highlight was the finale piece Carl Orffs Carmina Burana in which the 60 strong choir accompanied by both the Orchestra and Symphonic Band really raised the roof. Well done to all the students who took part and a big thank you to the teachers that nurture this talent. Warm Regards,

Mike Dickinson High School Assistant Principal

HSCALENDAR:
Monday,March19: MAPTESTING Tuesday,March20: MAPTESTING Wednesday,March21: LateStart MAPTESTING Thursday,March22: IB2MOCKEXAMS Friday,March23: IB2MOCKEXAMS Saturday,March24:

FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

DearParents, The Admissions Office is sending out a friendly reminder regardingourWithdrawalProcedure. IfyourfamilywillbeleavingbeforeorattheendofSY1112,we would appreciate that you submit the official Withdrawal Notification Form in order to initiate the withdrawal process. Pleasenote,thisdoesnotpertaintoGrade12studentswhowill graduateinMay. PleasesubmitthecompletedWithdrawalNotificationFormas earlyaspossible. All forms are available here: www.ismanila.org > Admission > ReenrollmentandWithdrawal WITHDRAWAL NOTIFICATION FORM (required by ES/HS/MS students)PleasesubmitthistotheAdmissionsOffice MIDDLE SCHOOL CLEARANCE FORM Once completed please submitthistotheCashiersOffice HIGH SCHOOL CLEARANCE FORM Once completed please submitthistotheCashiersOffice IMPORTANTDATEtoremember: May 11,2012 Withdrawal Notification Forms for School Year 20112012 must be submitted. Forms received after this date willincurapenaltyofUSD$1000ontherefundoftheFUD. For detailed information regarding receiving Report Cards, TranscriptofRecords,obtainingayearbookand/ortherefundof theFUDpleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.ismanila.orgunderthe AdmissionsTAB<ReEnrollment&Withdrawal. We appreciate your notification as we have many families awaiting word for enrollment for next school year. Please feel freetocontactusatadmissions@ismanila.orgforanyquestions orconcerns. StephanieH.Hagedorn DirectorofAdmissions&Advancement InternationalSchoolManila

UpcomingEvents:
March26:MockCollegeAdmissionsforGr.11and ParentsLT5:15pm March30April9:SCHOOLHOLIDAY April10:ClassesResume

FROM THE CLINIC:

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TIMETOSIGNUPFORTHE2012INFLUENZAVACCINATIONS VaccinationDayApril18th Wednesday th Lastdaytosignup/payApril13 PricePhp550 VaccineGSKInfluenzavaccine

Influenzaorcommonlyknownasflutrangkasoiscausedbytheinfluenzavirus.Theinfluenzavirusiseasily transmitted through things you touch or in the air we breathe. Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone above6monthsold. Getting the flu shot should be done annually because the circulating strains of the flu viruschangeeachyear,hencethecompositionofthevaccineisupdatedannually.Fortropicalcountiestheflu ispresentyearroundwithpeaksduringthemonthsofJulySeptember. Everyone with a valid ISM ID may participate in this vaccination session. Order forms are available at the Cashiers office or by emailing the Clinic. Please complete the form and make your payment to the Cashier. PaymentforthesevaccinationsmustbemadetothecashierdepartmentbynolaterthanFriday13thApril.Thevaccines
willthenbeorderedandnofurtherregistrationswillbeaccepted. If you would like to discuss the vaccine or have any questions please contact Jowell Custodio or Monique Reed at the Clinic.

Clinicdirectnumber: 8408580/81 Email:clinic@ismanila.org

FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER:

ADVERTISE IN KAWAYAN YEARBOOK: GreetingsfromtheISMKawayanYearbook! ForthethirdtimeinKawayanhistory,wewillbeincluding advertisinginthebackoftheHSYearbook.Thisisafantastic waytoreachalargeaudienceintheISMcommunity,andwill beviewedforyearstocome!

Php16,000:1/2A4page (width=210cmxheight=148cm) Php32,000:1fullA4page (width=210cmxheight=297cm): ToadvertisewiththeISMKawayan: The International School Manila Community includes: STEP1:PaydirectlytotheISMcashier. Families of our 2,000+ students STEP2:Submitacopyofthereceipttothehighschool Local and expatriate faculty office. Alumni/ae living in the Philippines STEP3:SubmitadvertisementonCD/DVD/USBin Embassies JPEG/TIFF/PSD/PDFformatat200dpiminimumtothe Chambers of Commerce HighSchoolOffice,lookforLaurieorSam. Multinational Corporations DeadlineforsubmissionisMonday,March26. NGOs Select International Schools in SE Asia Ifyouwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasecontactthe Prospective Parents visiting the Fort Bonifacio Campus HSYearbookCoordinator,BrandonHoover,at hooverb@ismanila.org. Wehavenotincreasedtheratesforthisyear.Theyareas follows: ThankyouforhelpingtosupporttheKawayan! Php8,000:1/4A4page Brandon Hoover (width=105cmxheight=148cm) HS IT Coordinator International School Manila FROM THE PTA:

FROM THE OPERATIONS AND SECURITY OFFICE: A few reminders from the Operations and Security Office: ID Cards: ID cards should be worn by adults at all times while on campus. If you have not been issued an ID card, or you have lost it, you should obtain one by visiting the security office and completing the appropriate application form. Drivers, helpers and bodyguards: Drivers, helpers and bodyguards should not be waiting on campus for students throughout the school day. After dropping off students they should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutes before dismissal time. Those who repeatedly fail to comply with this regulation will have their access privileges suspended. Only those vehicles carrying parents or other people with business within the school will be allowed to return to the campus before 1:45 pm. Firearms: All members of the ISM community are reminded that it is strictly forbidden for firearms to be brought onto campus. This includes concealed weapons carried by bodyguards for close protection. Any person arriving at school with a firearm should inform the gate guard and arrangements will be made for the weapon to be safely and securely stored during the visitors stay. Parking outside the campus: Parking is not allowed on any of the roads surrounding the school. The ISM guard force is actively supporting the work of the Bonifacio authorities in keeping these roads clear. This is an important security measure and parents are asked to emphasize this to their drivers. Termination of employment: In the event of the termination of service of a family employee parents are asked to secure the former employees ISM ID card and return it to the security office. If this is not possible, it is important that the security office is still informed of the change of circumstances. Security staff directions: Our security team is endeavoring to make the school as safe and secure an environment as possible for all members of our school community. We ask that everybody cooperates with us in this important task by following the directions given by members of our guard force. In the event that anyone is unclear as to the purpose of our regulations they can seek clarification from the security office. Further to this, we encourage parents to advise those members of their staff who enter the school of these expectations. Finally, I would like to thank all members of the ISM community for their assistance in helping us maintain ISM as a safe and secure environment for our children. Mike Flynn Director of Operations and Security

FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:

ISM Goodwill Gymnastics Meet: March 10th: Thanks to all our fantastic gymnasts and parents who competed and assisted with the Goodwill Meet last Saturday. See meet results for our gymnasts included in this bulletin. Some photos from the meet have also been posted to the gymnastics page on the ATAC blog. For 3rd Season IASAS athletes please note passports will need to be submitted prior to the break (week of March 19-23) for documentation checking. Any student traveling during the spring break must advise Joan at ATAC office so passports can be returned before March 29th. Bearcat den meeting: the next bi-monthly meeting of the Bearcat Den volunteers is to be held Friday March 23 at 10:30am in the cafeteria. If you are interested in joining the den please come along to meet our volunteers. This weekend our girls/boys badminton teams travel to Taipei for pre-IASAS competition and our boys softball team travel to Bangkok for a tournament. The trips are great preparation for the upcoming IASAS Championships after the break. Send off assembly for 3rd season IASAS participants is March 28th followed immediately by the parents lunch at the HS courtyard. All IASAS team members must attend! Due to MS Parent/Teacher conferences Tuesday March 20th there will not be any ATAC or AFAC MS activities due to the early student dismissal at 12noon. Please note the MS track team will practice on Wednesday March 21st after school to replace Tuesdays missed session. 3rd Season: Season practices schedules for (Track and Field, Badminton, Softball for MS and HS students and Mixed Touch for MS students only) are now posted to the blog and are on school notice boards.

ATAC Events coming up: Mar 16 Friday mini meet for MS track team during practice, 3-6pm Mar 17 ISM Pre IASAS Track meet (HS only) JV/Varsity girls softball at ISM Mar 23 Twilight Track meet MS/HS teams v Brent/Faith Varsity girls softball v Brent at ISM Mar 24/25 Varsity Girls/Boys Badminton tournament Mar 25 am only Varsity boys softball game Mar 30- April 9 Spring break April 11 Teams depart for IASAS 3rd Season Championships Track at Taipei Softball at Singapore Badminton at Kuala Lumpur May 12 ISM Gymnastics Dual Meet (this replaces the cancelled SACAC Singapore meet) May 18-20 Mixed Touch Tournament @ Jakarta International School GAME SCHEDULE PDF: (access to game schedule information) Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found via the ATAC blog. 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 password to access the game schedule pdf. 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. If you are interested in joining our group of volunteers in the Bearcat Den please contact our BCD volunteers coordinator Radhika radhikasavantmohit@yahoo.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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ISM GYMNASTICS TEAM forattainingtheresultsbelowinthe GoodwillMeetMarch102012

ELEMENTARY: Vault 1. Lauren Drysdale- Rumrill 2. Rhian Loader 3. Alaina Hauber 4. Johanna Olafsson 5. Nathalie Prebich Elementary Boys: 1. Aiden Carter 2. Hiroyuki Tabe 3. Yechan Lee 4. Takezo Kimura Middle School: 1. Awe McCallum 2. Yehjin Katrina Lee 3. Gabriella Ellis 4. Alexis St. Laurent 5. Ayaka Tabe 6. Sia Asmussen 7. Nicole Garcia 11. Celine Teh 12. Kayla Uytengsu 13. Andrea Preysler 14. Alicia Preysler U.Bars Beam 4th 5
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OVERALL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

ISM Gymnastics Team 2nd Place LEVEL 4&5 Team Championship ISM Gymnastics L 4&5 2nd Place MAG LEVEL 1 Team Championship ISM Boys Gymnastics team CHAMPION

CollegeAcceptancesforClass2012 ReportasofMarch15,2012
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY UniversityofAberdeen TheUniversityofAlabama UniversityofAlberta ArkansasStateUniversity AteneodeManilaUniversity BabsonCollege BondUniversity UniversityofBradford BrevardCollege BrighamYoungUniversity UniversityofBristol UniversityofBritishColumbia BrockUniversity BrunelUniversity UniversityofCaliforniaatIrvine UniversityofCaliforniaatRiverside CanterburyChristChurchUniversityCollege CarletonUniversity CentenaryCollegeofLouisiana ChaminadeUniversityofHonolulu CityUniversity ClaremontMcKennaCollege ColumbiaUniversity CreightonUniversity DeLaSalleUniversityManila DrexelUniversity UniversityofDundee DurhamUniversity UniversityofEastAnglia UniversityofEdinburgh ElonUniversity EmersonCollege EnderunCollegesInc. UniversityofExeter FloridaInstituteofTechnology UniversityCollegeoftheFraserValley GeorgeMasonUniversity GeorgiaInstituteofTechnology GonzagaUniversity 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 UniversityofGreenwich HawaiiPacificUniversity HeriotWattUniversity UniversityofHertfordshire HofstraUniversity IEUniversity UniversityofIllinoisatUrbanaChampaign ImperialCollegeofScience,Technology, andMedicine IndianaUniversityatBloomington IowaStateUniversity IthacaCollege Johnson&WalesUniversity KeeleUniversity King'sCollegeLondon KnoxCollege KoreaAdvancedInstituteofScienceand Technology LancasterUniversity UniversityofLeeds LondonSouthBankUniversity UniversityCollegeLondon LoyolaMarymountUniversity ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity UniversityofManchester ManhattanvilleCollege UniversityofMaryland,BaltimoreCounty MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology UniversityofMassachusetts,Amherst McGillUniversity MenloCollege UniversityofMiami MichiganStateUniversity UniversityofMichigan MiddleburyCollege MountAllisonUniversity CollegeofNewRochelle NewYorkUniversity NewYorkUniversityAbuDhabi NortheasternUniversity NorthwesternUniversity

OccidentalCollege UniversityofOregon OxfordBrookesUniversity UniversityofPecs PennsylvaniaStateUniversity,University 83 Park 84 UniversityofPennsylvania 85 UniversityofthePhilippines 86 UniversityofPlymouth 87 UniversityofPortsmouth 88 PrincetonUniversity 89 PurdueUniversity 90 TheUniversityofQueensland 91 QuestUniversityCanada 92 UniversityofRedlands 93 RensselaerPolytechnicInstitute 94 RochesterInstituteofTechnology 95 RoyalMelbourneInstituteofTechnology 96 UniversityofSanFrancisco 97 SchooloftheArtInstituteofChicago 98 SchoolofVisualArts 99 UniversityofSouthampton SSTHSwissSchoolofTourismand 100 Hospitality

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StanfordUniversity UniversityofSussex SwinburneUniversityofTechnology SyracuseUniversity TheUniversityofTexas,Austin UniversityatBuffaloTheStateUniversityof NewYork UniversityofKent VancouverFilmSchool VassarCollege UniversityofWarwick WellesleyCollege UniversityofWesternOntario UniversityofWestminster WilfridLaurierUniversity UniversityofWinnipeg UniversityofWisconsin,Madison UniversityofWisconsin,Stout UniversityofWollongong YorkUniversity UniversityofYork

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CollegeMatriculationReport: CollegetoAttend AteneodeManilaUniversity ClaremontMcKennaCollege ColumbiaUniversity EmersonCollege GonzagaUniversity MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology MiddleburyCollege NewYorkUniversity NewYorkUniversityAbuDhabi NorthwesternUniversity OccidentalCollege UniversityofPennsylvania

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