MIDDLE SCHOOL

Friday Bulletin
Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents
ISSUE # 13
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14 TO 18, 2011

From the Middle School Office

Dear Parents:

Inside this issue:

From the Clinic From the Fine & Performing Arts Office Academic Bowl PTA New Book Fair 2 3 4 5 6 7 10

This week progress reports for students with a C- or below will be distributed. Thinking about grades and assessment, a topic we addressed at the Middle School Parent Coffee, you may want to consider the following: What motivates your child to achieve the learning or the grade? Is your child interested in what s/he is Does your child

From the Philippine Cultural Club Bearcat Career Experience ISM Swimathon School Calendar for SY 2012-2013

UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
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learning or has the grade become the focus?

ERB Test Service Learning Trip PTA New Book Fair (FAT Gallery) Gr. 5 & 6 Beginners Recital (5:00 P.M., LT) Filipiniana (FAT) Service Learning Trip MS Art Exhibit (FAT Lobby) MS Art Exhibit Opening (FAT Lobby) School Holiday (Bonifacio Day)

demonstrate intellectual risk-taking or does your child look for the easy route to take? By engaging your child in a dialogue, together you may find ways to support their development as a learner. If a concern arises, encourage your child to take initiative for his/her own learning and see a teacher for assistance.

Looking aheadthe PTA New Book Fair will be held in the FAT lobby during the week of November 21. Please come in to browse the

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Gr. 58 End of Semester Party Service Learning Trip Spirit Week PTA General Meeting (7:30 A.M., LT) MS Concert (5:30 P.M., FAT) Sports Day Gr. 7-12 Beginners Recital (5:30 P.M., LT) Student Early Release (12:00 noon) School Holiday

books when you have some time and encourage your child to visit as well. They could be inspired to discover some great stories and read some new books!

Have a relaxing weekend!

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Regards,

16 to Jan. 08 JANUARY 09

Classes Resume

Simon Gillespie Middle School Principal

Clarissa Sayson Middle School Assistant Principal

POWERSCHOOL GRADE UPDATE November 25 December 09 January 09 Grade Update Grade Update PowerSchool closes

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From the Clinic

The Clinic is offering the next session of vaccination on Wednesday, November 23rd . This month in partnership with GSK we are offering Typherix vaccine at a cost of 871.00PHP. Typherix is a vaccine which helps prevent typhoid fever, an infectious illness caused by a type of bacteria called Salmonella typhi. This vaccine can be given to both adults and children aged 2 years and over. Typherix contains a small part of the bacterium which causes typhoid fever. This is not infectious and cannot make you ill. When you are given the vaccine it will trigger the bodys immune system to prepare itself to protect against typhoid fever in the future. Typherix will only prevent disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhiand not against salmonella bacteria that can cause food poisoning or gastroenteritis. Since the bacterium is present in the bowel movement (motion), the infection can occur in any country, but it more commonly occurs in places or countries with poor personal or public hygiene. This vaccine is required every 3 years. The last day to book/pay for the vaccine is November 16th. To register for the vaccine please visit the Clinic and see Nurse Jowell, or email the Clinic@ismanila.org for more details.

From the Fine and Performing Arts

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We are the Champions!

Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Bowl Team for WINNING at the semester one Academic Bowl competition held at Faith Academy School last Thursday, 10th November 2011. The ISM team members were: Kang, Je Yun (Bryan) - Gr. 8 Kim, Dylan Hanyi - Gr. 8 Kim, Ho Jun - Gr. 8 Liu, James - Gr. 8 Mohan, Aparna - Gr. 8 Nam, Hyun Jin (Emmy) - Gr. 7 Park, Daniel - Gr. 7 Ray,Trishala - Gr. 8 Thomas, Amita - Gr. 8 Zhang, David - Gr. 5

Go Bearcats!

Coach Valerie Birchenall

Update your contact information!

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, email address, and contact numbers. We want to keep you updated with what is happening in school.

Were on the web! www.ismanila.org

IF YOU HAVENT LOGGED ON TO POWERSCHOOL

please call the Guidance Office at 840-8555 or email msguidance@ismanila.org to obtain your username and password.

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PAGE 4 Author Visit for Adults As part of the New Book Fair, we have a special guest Samantha Sotto, author of Before Ever After. We invite you to meet the author to discuss her new novel. Date: Thursday 24th November Time: 7:45am Venue: Lofthouse B, upper level in elementary school 10% Discount off all books All discounts will automatically be deducted upon payment at the register. Raffle Tickets For purchases between PHP950-PHP1000 (dont worry, if you are a few pesos short!), a raffle ticket will be given for a draw at the end of the book fair. Prize: Movie tickets to Power Plant in Rockwell. Good Cause Did you know that 10% of the value of sales from the book fair will go towards book purchases for the various Service Learning Projects the school supports. For purchases of PHP500 one school starter pack (pencils, pens, notebooks) will be donated in your childs name and distributed to Service Learning Projects. Recommended book lists Our ES, MS and HS librarians have put together recommended book lists. Please check on the school website under the PTA/New Book Fair for complete lists for each level. Special Orders If the book that you are looking for is not available at the Book Fair, you may order it from a National Book Store representative at the FAT Lobby. Make your list now and put your order in on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd! NBS will only accept lists or special orders until Tuesday 22nd November, 2011. Last day of pick up of books ordered will be on 24th November, 2011. Bring along some friends If you have friends that are interested in our events, bring them with you. For security reasons, please note, guests must be accompanied by ISM ID holders and come in an ISM stickered car. Dont forget On Wednesday the Book Fair will be open from 7:00 am. Dont miss this much-anticipated event, and find early stocking stuffers at the New Book Fair! We look forward to seeing you there! New Book Fair Committee Co-Chairs Kelly Hauber Winnie Lo-Kuefner Sarah Stalley SimranUttam Maggie Vanwijnen

21st 24thNovember, 2011 FAT Lobby(Fine Arts Theater) Daily 7:00am 4:00pm We officially open the Book Fair on Monday, 21st November in the Fine Arts Theater 7:30 8:00am with: Cooking Demonstration and Breakfast for Adults The ISM community is invited to join us for breakfast as we open this event with a cooking demonstration from our special guest Aileen Anastacio, author of Home Caf 100 Recipes for Irresistible Coffee and Delectable Desserts and launching her new book Home-Made for the Holidays, Over 60 Treats to Enjoy at Home or Give as Gifts. There will be coffee/tea (sponsored by Allegro) along with cakes and goodies baked using Aileen Anastacios recipes. Her books will be available at the New Book Fair. She will be happy to autograph copies of her book. Daily Quiz for Students There will be a Question of the Day competition for all Elementary, Middle and High School students. Students will have a chance to win National Book Store gift vouchers. Questions will be posted inside the ES, MS and HS libraries daily as well as on notice boards for the duration of the book fair. Students have until the end of the school day to post their answers in the box provided in the library. The winning entry will be drawn and posted on the library notice board.

NEW BOOK FAIR 2011: Read a Book Travel the World

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The Bearcat Career Experience

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Calendar for SY 2012-2013