International School Manila

HS Student Circular
September 3, 2010

HS Calendar:  Reminders:
 
Monday, September 6:    Senior Privilege:
IB 2 Psych SL & HL Experiment Week  Study Hall periods are times during the school day where
students have the opportunity to work on homework,
 
study notes, spend time on reading assignments,
Tuesday, September 7:    research, or read for pleasure. Students are expected to
IB 2 Psych SL & HL Experiment Week  be self directed and self motivated. Active supervision
  of their efforts should not be necessary. For attendance
Wednesday, September 8:  purposes, Grade 11 and 12 students are required to sign
Student Late Start  in at the HS Office at the beginning of the study hall
IB 2 Psych SL & HL Experiment Week  period.
Gr.10 IB Info Session 6‐7pm (Little Theater)  Grade 12 students with first block study hall may arrive
  at the beginning of the second period and those with last
Thursday, September 9:  period study hall may leave the campus at the end of
No Classes‐Faculty In Service  the 4th period. Please refer to your child or ward’s class
  schedule for your information and guidance.
Friday, September 10: 
A Senior Privilege form is available for pick-up at the HS
No Classes‐Eid Ul Fitr 
Office.
 
  SCHOOL UNIFORM:
Upcoming Events:  Please be reminded that students are expected to be in
  proper uniform. We have had several uniform violations,
September 13‐17:  Freedom Against Chemical    specifically very short skirts, in the past month. The full
                                   Dependency (FCD)Week  dress code rules are available in the student planner
pages 22-23.
September 20‐October 8: MAP Testing  
Consequences for violating the dress code are as follows:
                                              (Grades 9 & 10) 
October 2‐6: IASAS 1st Season Soccer (JIS)/  First Offense: A warning will be given to first
                          Volleyball and Cross Country (ISB)  offenders, however they may also be
  sent home or required to stay in the
  High School Office until appropriate
  uniform is obtained. The offense will
be noted in the student’s record.
Second Offense: Parents will be contacted and the
student will be placed on restricted
access. The offense will be noted in
the student’s record.
Third or Offense: Students flagrantly or repeatedly
violating the dress code will be
suspended and/or recommended for
withdrawal from school.

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FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

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FROM THE PTA OFFICE:

FROM THE CLINIC:

 
IMPORTANT: As there seems to be a considerable number of children and adults around with cold and flu like symptoms 
at the moment, it may be a good time to remind all parents not to send their children to school if they are unwell and 
particularly if they have a fever.  Anyone who has been suffering with a fever should be fever free and symptom free, 
without medication, for 24 hours before returning to school.   
 
Although we realize that parents are anxious not to disrupt the education of their children, we would like to stop the 
circulation of these illnesses through the school community.  If sick children continue to come to school, their classmates 
and teachers will soon become infected and there will be further impact on the teaching and learning taking place in our 
school.   
 
Please help us to protect all of the children, staff and faculty by keeping children who are not well at home or taking 
them to visit their own doctor.  We hope you understand and support us in our mission to keep the school community as 
fit and healthy as possible so that they may benefit from every learning opportunity the school can offer. 
Clinic direct number:  840 8580 
Email:          clinic@ismanila.org 

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FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LEARNING COORDINATOR:
 
Filipino Classes for Parents 
 
Dear Parents,  
 
ISM is pleased to offer Filipino classes for beginners.  These courses will focus on conversational skills in a variety of 
social situations, on increasing vocabulary, and on understanding more about the Filipino culture.  We are now able to 
offer the schedules below. If you wish to join a class, please complete the sign‐up form below.  
 
Vicky  Carlos  is  an  experienced  teacher  of  adults  at  various  international  organizations  in  Manila.  She  has  written  a 
number  of  books  on  the  teaching  of  Filipino.  These  are  elementary  level  courses  designed  for  parents  who  seek  to 
attain beginner level Filipino proficiency and want to increase their knowledge and skills. Through these courses, Vicky 
will help participants to actively communicate in everyday situations. 
 
Tuition Fee:   Php7,000 
Books:             2 textbooks with CDs P 1500 
Schedules:  
       A.  Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00‐11:00AM September 20‐October 20 
       B.  Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00‐11:00AM September 21‐October 21 
 
Class Size:    To run the classes, we require a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 10. 
Venue:          P079 (near the Admission’s Office and Reception area) 
 
To register, please provide the following details: 
Name: ____________________________ 
Mobile number: _____________________ 
Landline number: ____________________ 
Email: _____________________________ 
I wish to register for schedule       A         B 
 
Classes are likely to fill up quickly, so please register immediately. Deadline is September 9.  
Kindly email your details to Armie Bausas at bausasa@ismanila.org or call 840‐8410.  
 
Happy Learning! 
Sam Cook 
Learning Coordinator  WANTED: ESL Teacher for Adults
  ISM is seeking an experienced teacher of English as a Second
  Language for adults.
  Classes include beginners to intermediate level. Should be
  flexible, dynamic, and highly-committed.
 
  Please send your resume to bausasa@ismanila.org
 
 
 
 
 

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
The Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. and Silverlens Gallery present
Images of Manila - Then (1946) and Now (2010)

This lecture will be on September 8, 2010, Wednesday, 6:30 pm, at the Silverlens Gallery located at 2320 Pasong Tamo
Ext., Makati City. MFPI Fellowship will follow right after the lecture.
Fees: P200 for non-members, P100 for MFPI members, and P50 for students.

Talk by Carlos Celdran, with an introduction to Teodulo Protomartir by Uro dela Cruz

Little known to the general public, Teodulo Protomartir is considered as the Father of Philippine photography, and
credited with bringing the 35 mm format to the country. He captured Manila in ruins from the Second World War, its
battle wounds, and its restoration. He caught post-war Manila with Filipinos going about their daily business in familiar
places like Intramuros, Luneta, Ermita and Quiapo. He took shots as well of buildings and bridges that are no more.
Protomartir was there in 1946 when the Americans gave the Philippines its independence. On July 4, he witnessed the
birth of the Philippine Republic: for the first time the Philippine flag flew proudly alone. Filipino crowds cheered, planes
flew overhead, floats passed in parade. Protomartir caught it all on still camera. Beyond their importance as historical
evidence, Protomartir's images are cultural treasures that are part and parcel of the Filipino's identity and collective
memory. TV director and photographer Uro de la Cruz will give an introduction to Teodulo Protomartir and tell the
interesting story of how he serendipitously came across his photographs. And in his inimitable way, Carlos Celdran,
celebrated tour guide and authority on Manila's history, will bridge the decades with a talk illustrated with pictures of the
places Protomartir
photographed in 1946 as they are today in 2010.
Kindly email inquiry@museumfound ationph.org. You may also text/call 0928-5039392
(Elvie) or 0927-8484680 (Mae) to reserve slots.
For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at
http://museumfoundationph.org/news/
Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.
G/F National Museum of the Filipino People
Valencia Circle, Rizal Park, Manila 1004 Philippines

 
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTS:

Boy Scouts' first meeting on Sept. 6

Boy Scout Troop 351 will hold its first meeting of the school year on September 6, from 6:30 – 8 pm in Room
3070 of ISM. A hike in the Sierra Madre will be held on September 18. Plans are being made for six camp outs
during the school year plus sailing, rifle shooting, archery and cycling days trips.

Boys ages 11 to 17 (or 10 if they completed 5th grade) are invited to join the Scouts. For more information,
come to Room 3070 at 6:30 pm on September 6, or contact the Scoutmaster: Mr. Terrence Thompson ( email
thompson.terrence@gmail.com, cell phone 09152580195, home phone 725 1460).

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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS V FAITH (VOLLEYBALL/SOCCER FRIDAY SEPT. 3rd)
Today Sept 3rd there will be soccer and volleyball v Faith. This is a great afternoon/evening of sport at ISM.
Varsity and JV Boys will play in HS gym from 4:00pm and Girls Varsity and JV will play in MS gym. Teams will play two
back to back matches so there will be plenty of volleyball to watch. Our soccer teams will do battle with Faith again
see the schedule of games below.
Come out and support the Bearcats!
Match Schedule for ISM v Faith - Friday September 3rd:
VOLLEYBALL
HS Gym: Boys MS Gym: Girls
4:00pm Varsity and JV boys v Faith 4:00pm Varsity and JV Girls v Faith
SOCCER
HS Field MS Field
4pm ISM Varsity Girls v Faith 4pm ISM Aspirants Boys v Faith jv
5:30pm ISM Varsity Boys v Faith 5:30pm ISM JV Girls v Faith
BEARCAT DEN SALE: ATAC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den: GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
Mon, Wed and Fridays from http://ismanila.org/_Rainbow/Documents/1st_season_ga
11:15am – 1:15pm and 2:15pm – 4:15pm me_schedule03.pdf
If you would like to join the Bearcat Den team of Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM
volunteers and contribute to school life with a fun teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tab
group of people please drop by the den to find out on the ATAC page of the ISM website. You can also access
more or email Chantal Wanten this information via the ES/MS/HS divisional web pages.
fam.wanten@hotmail.com to have your name put on Please note the game schedule does change often due to
the den roster. involvement with many local schools so please check the
SALE ITEMS: page regularly to find out the latest information of where
Dri-Fit Polo - ladies 300 and when the Bearcats teams are playing.
Dri-Fit Polo - men 300 RIFA SOCCER FESTIVAL DATES:
Jogging Pants - men's/green 450 (ES/MS Midgets C and E, G teams and all 3 MS Girls teams)
Shorts - Mesh - ISM 250
Shorts - Paw Print - black or Boys festivals
200
green Sat Sept 11th @ CSA (Collegio San Augustin- Dasmarinas
Shorts - Spandex - black, ladies' 300 Village) 7:30am – 12 noon
Shorts - Spandex - black, mens' 350 Sat Sept 25th @ Xavier School (Greenhills)7:30am – 12
Tarpaulin Envelope Bag 150 noon
Tarpaulin Messenger Bag 600 Sat Oct 9th @ Ateneo (Katipunan Ave) 7:30am – 12 noon
Tarpaulin Shopping Tote Bag 300
Girls festival
Sat Sept 11th @ CSA (Collegio San Augustin- Dasmarinas
OTHER MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE:
Village)
ISM HOODIES 1,100
Sat Oct 9th @ Ateneo (Katipunan Ave) 7:30am – 12 noon
ISM GYM BAGS:
- NEW DESIGN, Large Size: 1,300
MIDGETS B SOCCER Teams with Coach Rudy and Coach
- NEW DESIGN, Small Size: 1,100
Jay will play their first festival this Saturday at ISM Sept
- OLD DESIGN, Large Size only (small size is sold
4th and the second will be on Oct 2nd from 8am until noon.
out): 950
NEW merchandise COMING SOON (clappers, pencil
cases, water bottles)

Mark Pekin
Athletics/Activities Director
International School Manila
pekinm@ismanila.org

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