HS Friday Bulletin Nov 19

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Dear Parents,

Well, its been another busy week here in the High School! This week, our Seniors who are enrolled inthe full IB Diploma Program were able to breathe a sigh of relief as they submitted the final draft of theirExtended Essays a 100% submission was recorded on Wednesday. The Extended Essay supervisors willnow be working hard, picking through the essays with a fine tooth comb in order to give as muchconstructive advice as possible before the final copy is required in late January. Well done Seniors andEE Supervisors.

A huge and well deserved Congratulations also goes out to the student participants of last Thursdays RexNavarretes concert as part of the 90 th anniversary celebrations. We were serenaded by the Show Choir,we tapped and clapped along with the Jazz Band, then watched Dance Co. dance the dance of thecentury (well almost the century 90 years of it anyway!). Well done to all our girls and boys and to JohnMulhall, Tom Nazareno and Yek Barlongay for bringing out the best in our student performers. Oh, andRex was also quite good!

This weekend, our IASAS participants again head away from Manila to take part in the Rugby (Jakarta),Touch (Singapore), Tennis (here in Manila) and Golf (Bangkok) exchanges with the other IASAS memberschools - Good Luck to all our athletes. Play well, do your best and above all, enjoy yourselves.

Congratulations are also well deserved to our Varsity Boys Soccer team who managed to make it to thefinal of the RIFA Soccer Championships. They performed well in the tournament and managed to end thecompetition as runners-up. Well done boys!

Looking forward, the Grade 9s and 10s will have their end of semester exams next Wednesday, Thursdayand Friday (November 24 th 26 th ). Theyll be sitting exams in Mathematics, Modern Languages, Sciencesand Social Studies. For more details, please see the schedule in this bulletin together with the studentexamination guidelines.

I hope you have a pleasant and relaxing weekend.

Mike DickinsonHigh School Assistant 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, pleasecontact Gigi Azarcon and JasminAndres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660

November 19, 2010


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FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE :Dear Parents,

If you will be withdrawing your child(ren) before the start of the second semester or at some other time before the close of this schoolyear, please read the following information carefully.

Withdrawing from International School Manila

First of all, we are sorry that you will be withdrawing, or not re-enrolling, your child in International School Manila. We hope, however,that their stay, whether for one semester or for many years, was enriching and rewarding academically, socially and emotionally.

In order to make the withdrawal process go as smoothly as possible, we would like to remind you of the following:

STEP 1: Please come by the Admission Office to fill out, sign and return a Withdrawal Notification Form . The form is alsoavailable on the ISM website to download and print and it can also be faxed back to the Admission Office at 840-8489.

STEP 2: If the student will be withdrawing BEFORE the last day of this school year, parents or students need to pick up the followingforms from the Admission Office (or download and print the appropriate form):

The Withdrawal Clearance Slip should be taken to the indicated teachers and offices for signatures.1. High School Student Withdrawal Clearance Slip (Grades 9-12)2. Middle School Student Withdrawal Clearance Slip (Grades 6-8)

For elementary students, the elementary office will handle the withdrawal clearance form for them.To receive the childs YEARBOOK, if withdrawing before the end of the school year, complete and return the correct formto the childs school office for follow-up.

1. Elementary School Yearbook: ALAALA 2. Middle School Yearbook: SALINLAHI 3. High School Yearbook: KAWAYAN

Note that school transcripts and records will be available from the particular school office approximately 5-working daysafter the childs last day of attendance at ISM. Please coordinate directly with the particular school office if yourequire other arrangements.

STEP 3: When completed, the Withdrawal Clearance Slip must be taken to the Accounting Office Cashier. Only after theAccounting Office Cashier has received and signed the completed Withdrawal Clearance Slip will the childs transcript or schoolrecords be released from the Elementary, Middle or High School Office. Please note that one copy of the transcript is provided freeof charge, additional copies cost P100 each, payable at the Cashiers Office before release. Please coordinate directly with theparticular school office if you require more than one copy of school records.

STEP 4: The refund of the Facilities Upgrade Deposit (FUD) will be available approximately 15-working days after the signedWithdrawal Notification Form, by the parent, is given into the Admission Office. However, in any event, it cannot be releasedbefore the childs last day of attendance at ISM and the completed Withdrawal Clearance Slip is signed by the Cashier. The refundcheck can be picked up from the Accounting Office Cashier only upon return of the original signed FUD certificate. Note that therefund of the deposit shall only be made to the person or authorized company representative whose name appears as the certificateholder on the certificate. Please call the Cashier if you have any question about this.

Please allow the withdrawal process to go smoothly by starting the process early. Thank you for your help and understanding.

If you need help searching for a school at your next location, please try one of the following websites: http://www.ecis.org/ http://www.nais.org/index.cfm http://www.internationalschools.net/ http://www.eteach.com/hosted/schoolList.asp?list=international

or use a search engine and query independent school search or international school search or private school search forexample

Again, we hope that your child has had a successful and enriching stay at International School Manila and we wish you and yourfamily the very best in the future. If you have any suggestions or comments about Admission, School Life, and/or Withdrawal, pleasedo not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,Gary W. Jerome Margie EndelmanDirector of Admission Deputy Director of [email protected] [email protected]


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FROM THE PTA OFFICE:Ce l e b r a t e y o u r T h an k s g i v i n g s e a s o n w i t h

I SM-PTAs NEW BOOK FAIR 2010 FEAST W ITH BOOKS THIS THANKSGIVING! November 22 26, 2010 (Fine Arts Theater Lobby)

7:00 am 4:00 pm

A Tu r k e y B r e a k f a s t S a m p l e r Join us as we open this event with a Turkey Breakfast sampler turkey,canapes, apple cider and cranberry juice! At the same time, get ideas onhow to celebrate Thanksgiving from the various books available at theNew Book Fair! November 22, 2010 (Monday) @ 7:30 am, at the FATfaade.

L a u n ch o f t h e T h a n k s g i v i n g Co r n e r WHAT AM I GRATEFUL FOR? Poster Boards An opportunity for our ES kids to write one to two lines about what theyare grateful for. Be fascinated with out-of-the-ordinary and remarkablequotes straight from our own kids!

WHERE THE CHILDREN ARE: A Photo Exhibit By Ms. Gizela Gonzalez-Montinola, an ISM Parent W h e r e t h e Ch i l d r e n A r e started out with a wish to get to know betterthe children of our country, the Philippines. We felt it important to beable to listen to children, often unheard, and in so doing allow them totell their stories: a girl who dances in the mountains, a boy whoembroiders pia cloth, children who sell sampaguita, who scavenge fortrash, who dive for coins, but also who play classical violin under thetrees. The majority of the children here live under trying conditions.Yet they face each day with a steadiness and lack of resentment manyadults would be hard-pressed to muster.

THANKSGIVI NG TRUNK For every P1000 purchase made, National Bookstore and the PTA will donate a Study Kit of supplies (with you namedas Donor), to the ISM Service Learning Program. A total of 600 Study Kits are allocated for this project.

Al l t h e se p lu s. D i s c o u n t s

For every purchase you make, you get either get a 10% discount for cash purchases or 5% discount for credit cardpurchases on all non-consignment items.Speci a l Orde r s

If the book that you want is not available at the Book Fair, you may request for i t from the Customer Service Desk atthe FAT Lobby. You may also opt to send a list and well process a cost estimate for you. If available in any of theirbranches, National Bookstore will be happy to source it for you and bring it to the New Book Fair so you can avail of the discount! So hurry, and make your list now! ( NBS will only accept lists or special orders until Wednesday,November 24, 2010. Last day of pick up of books ordered will be on November 26, 2010. ) Book Tr iv i a Con t e s t s : Ques t i on o f t h e Day

Different questions of the day will be prepared for ES, MS and HS students. The questions will be posted at thedifferent school boards and at the Book Fair venue. Answers may be submitted at designated drop-boxes, via SMSor email. Winners will be announced the following day. Check out posters and succeeding bulletins and email blastsfor details. Premium items await the lucky winners!

Dont miss this much-anticipated event, and find early stocking stuffers at the New Book Fair! We look forward toseeing you there!

We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair! New Book Fair Committee Yedda Romualdez Frances Kramer Lia Te Eva Woodruff Mabel Manalac Liza Van Klaveren Yvonne Mutuc


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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:

FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

ATAC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION: Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tab on the ATACpage of the ISM website. You can also access this information via the ES/MS/HS divisional web pages. Please note the gameschedule does change often due to involvement with many local schools so please check the page regularly to find out thelatest information of where and when the Bearcats teams are playing. Access to the game schedule page is also available viathe ATAC blog. Click on the Bearcat logo to be directed to the game schedule page.http://atac.ism-online.org ATAC HIGHLIGHTS/UPDATES NOV/DEC: (for ALL match/schedule details check game schedule page as above)

Nov 18 21 weekend: IASAS Golf exchange at Bangkok Nov 18 21 Touch Championships at Singapore Nov 1921 Rugby exchange at Jakarta Nov 19 21 Tennis exchange at ISM Nov 19 20 Swim Meet at ISM Nov 20 GRADE 9/10 EXAM WEEK Nov 2426 (Note no practice for 9/10 graders (Tues 23 rd , 24 th and 25 th ) players resume practice

Friday Nov 26 th ! Varsity Basketball Tournament at ISM Nov 26/27 MS Tennis Nov 27 at ISM Rugby and Touch Dec 4 Wall climbing Invitational Dec 11 Last Day of School for 2010 DEC 15 th Noon dismissal

BEARCAT DEN:Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:Mon, Wed and Fridays from 11:30am 1:00pm and 2:30pm 4:00pm. Tuesday and Thursday rom 2:30-4pm. Thanks to all our greatvolunteers.


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STUDENT EXAM GUIDELINES:

Examination Guidelines for Students

Before the exam1. Be at the exam venue at least 15 minutes before the start of the exam. Familiarize yourself with

the exam seating plan posted outside the venue, so you will know where to go when you enter.

2. You must be in full school uniform, and may be denied entry to the exam if you are not. You musthave your school ID with you. This should be placed on your desk for the duration of the exam. If you do not have your school ID you should proceed to the High School Office where you will besupplied with a temporary ID. If you fail to supply an ID you may be denied entry to the exam.

3. If you arrive up to 30 minutes late, you may still sit the exam but will not receive any extra time.

4. You may (should) bring water to the exam, but no other food or drink.

5. Bags should be placed at the sides of the exam hall however, given the shortage of space,students are advised NOT to bring a bag, but instead, any materials not needed for the examinationshould be safely stored in their locker. Mobile phones and IPods should be placed in the bag andSWITCHED OFF.

6. Pencil cases may only be of the clear plastic type so that the contents are completely visible.

In the exam room1. No talking once you enter the exam room.

2. Only take the materials you require for the exam to your desk. (Make sure you do have placed yourphone or iPod in your bag and it is not in your pocket).

3. You may take with you a book which is unrelated to the subject for which you are being examined.(this may then act to fill time in case you finish the exam early after you have thoroughly checkedyour work)

4. Put your ID in front of you on the desk.

5. Do not touch your exam paper until told to do so.

6. If you have a question then raise your hand and a proctor will attend to you.

Attendance during exams On the exam days you do not need to be at school unless you have an exam. Please be aware,

however, that you may not leave campus between exams, so if you have two exams you mustremain on campus for both. If you leave campus you may not come back.

For examination sessions which span Wednesday to Friday, students will not be permitted to attendteam training on the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings of that week. There will beoptional training on the Friday evening. Note that if you choose to go to this Friday training, youmust remain at school after your exams that day. If you leave campus you may not come back.

Tips Make sure that you know from your teacher in advance what materials you will need for the exam

(calculator, pens, pencils, etc.).

Get a good nights sleep, eat a healthy breakfast and stay hydrated!

Bring a sweater as some exam venues may be cold.


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Grade 9 & 10 Exams - November 2010 ScheduleDate Morning Session(s) Time Venue Afternoon Session(s) Time Venue

WednesdayNovember 24

Enter Exam Hall 8.35amStart time 8.45amEnd time 10.45am

MathematicsMath 1 (9 students)Math 2 (20 students)Int. Math 1 (128 students)Int. Math 2 (99 students)Math Honors 1 (48 students)Math Honors 2 (52 students)

* 2 papers 1 hr each

2 hrs2 hrs2 hrs2 hrs*2 hrs*2 hrs*

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Enter Exam Hall 12.35pmStart time 12.45pmEnd time 2.15pm

Modern Language 1French 2 (23 students)French 3 (37 students)French 4 (24 students)Filipino 1 (16 students)Filipino 3 (18 students)Filipino 4 (5 students)Japanese 1 (9 students)Japanese 2 (8 students)Japanese 3 (4 students)Chinese 1 (14 students)Chinese 2 (30 students)Chinese 3 (39 students)Chinese 4 (20 students)Spanish 1 (16 students)Spanish 2 (41 students)Spanish 3 (57 students)Spanish 4 (21 students)

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ThursdayNovember 25

Enter Exam Hall 7.50amStart time 8.00amEnd time 9.15am / 9.30am

Science 1Int. Science 1 (186 students)Int. Science 2 (43 students)Biology (72 students)

Social Studies 2Philippine History (1)(Sicat)

1hr 30m1hr 30m1hr 30m

1hr 15m

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Enter Exam Hall 12.20pmStart time 12.30pmEnd time 1.45pm / 2.0pm

Science 2Physics (57 students)

Social Studies 2Philippine History (15-1)

1hr 30m

1hr 15m

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FridayNovember 26

Enter Exam Hall 7.50amStart time 8.00amEnd time 9.15am

Social StudiesHistory 9 (104 students)History 10 (84 students)Geography 9 (81 students)Geography 10 (87 students)

1hr 15m1hr 15m1hr 15m1hr 15m

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Enter Exam Hall 12.20pmStart time 12.30pmEnd time 2.0pm

Modern Language 2Filipino 1 (4 students)Filipino 3 (2 students)Spanish 4 (1 student)Japanese 1 (1 student)

Science 3Chemistry (59 students)

1hr 30m1hr 30m1hr 30m1hr 30m

1hr 30m

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2nd Modern Language Filipino 1 (4 students Carag, Del Mundo, Kim_Hae_Min, Lim_Chae Young) Filipino 3 (2 students Ikeda,Haruna, Tambunting,Ines) Spanish 4 (1 student Toze, Valerie) Japanese 1 (1 student Ching, Kimberlie)


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