MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School
Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents ISSUE # 05
WEEK OF SEPT. 06 TO 10, 2010

From the Middle School Office

Dear Parents:

We hope you will join us for the PTA Bearcat Welcome next Tuesday, September 7. As well as Middle School student
performances, parents (new and returning) will have the opportunity to learn more about ISM and the many wonderful
organizations here in Manila, as well as the opportunity to mix and mingle.

As part of our wellness program and ongoing commitment to health education, consultants from Freedom from Chemical
Dependency (FCD) Educational Services will visit ISM from September 13 – 17. FCD is a non-profit organization that
provides substance abuse prevention education for schools and colleges in the United States and around the world.

Since 1976, they have taught over a million students of all ages. Their mission is to:
• Provide educational communities with the guidance and training necessary to implement comprehensive, effective
approaches to substance abuse prevention
• Educate students, parents, teachers, and school administrators on the physiological and psychological effects of
alcohol and other drugs
• Promote awareness of drug addiction, including alcoholism, as a progressive, chronic and often fatal disease
• Teach students and adults how to recognize the early warning signs of substance abuse and to intervene
appropriately
• Empower young people to make healthy, responsible choices regarding alcohol and other drug use
• Encourage and support the non-use of alcohol and other illegal or illicit drugs during the growing years.

A parent meeting on Tuesday, September 14 starting at 10:15 am in the Little Theater has been scheduled and all
parents are invited to attend. For the duration of their stay, FCD presenters will meet with students, counselors,
wellness teachers and administrators. Based on feedback from last year, we are confident that this program will be a
valuable educational experience for our school community. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, September 14.

On Thursday and Friday, September 09-10, there will be no classes for students. The faculty will be engaged in
curricular work and in-service activities to strengthen the instructional program and learning for students. Classes
resume on Monday, September 13.

Danielle Fredericks Clarissa Sayson

Middle School Principal Middle School Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events PowerSchool Grade Update

September 07 PTA Bearcat Welcome (7:30 am, LT)

09 to 10 School Holiday (Faculty In-Service) Sept. 03 - Progress Report Distribution
13 to 18 FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency)
(via courier)
16 MS PTA Liaison Meeting (8:00 am, MS Conference Rm.)
16 MS Activity Period (Block C)
Sept. 17 - Grade Update
22 to 24 Grade 8 Teambuilding
23 to 24 Grade 5 to 7 Teambuilding
October 01 - Grade Update
30 MS Parent Coffee (7:45 am, LT)
October 01 Friday Courtyard Mini-Concert: MS Intermediate Strings
01 Grade 5 & 6 Middle School Party
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Performances in PTA Bearcat Welcome

The Middle School 7th/8th Grade Choir combined with the Middle School Advanced String
Orchestra will be performing at the PTA Bearcat Welcome, this coming Tuesday, Septem-
ber 7th at 7:40 am. They will perform the Philippine National Anthem and a special song of
peace, Shalom, Chaverim. Please be sure to come to the meeting to hear these groups as
well as receive important PTA information.

Mr. Odendaal and Ms. Hausman

Middle School Strings and Choir

From the PTA Office

WELCOME TO A GREAT YEAR AT ISM
On September 7th at 7:30 am in the Little Theater, the ISM Parent Teacher Association is holding a
Bearcat Welcome for this new school year.

NOT JUST ANOTHER COFFEE MORNING... IT’S A BEARCAT COFFEE MORNING

What is a Bearcat? The ISM school mascot, a symbol of our community spirit..
We welcome our new families and encourage them to get to know each other and to learn more about our school and
about Manila:
√ You will have a chance to get to know some social and international organisations;
√ You can meet and enrol yourself and/or your kids in local clubs (theatre, scouts, gym,..);
√ You can meet and greet our PTA and our Bearcat Den team and give yourself up as a (well appreciated and
needed) volunteer for school activities;

We also invite all returning families to come and meet the new families, and to enjoy a great opportunity to see old
friends again.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
September 7th – 7:30 to 9:00 am @ Little Theater

MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS begin on Tuesday, September 7th, in room 2067, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Bring your math skills and calculators for another fun year of mathematical diversions!

Coach Millette

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, dy-
namic, and highly-committed.
Please send your resume to [email protected].
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New Club for Grade 5 & 6 Students

Middle School Cross Country

The MS Cross Country team ran at Faith Academy on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The team ran brilliantly on a
hilly course.
Here are the ISM results:
Girls
1st place - Akira Sugata
2nd place - Shay Linell
3rd place - Victoria Hewitt
Boys
6th place - Gye Rye Lee
7th place - Keith Fong
9th place - Matsuki Sugata

Many congratulations to all the students who ran!!!

Coach Relf & Coach Heggie

Boy Scouts’ first meeting on September 6

Boy Scout Troop 351 will hold its first meeting of the school year on September 6, from 6:30
– 8:00 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
[email protected], cell phone 09152580195, home phone 725 1460).
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From the Learning Coordinator’s Office

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 par-
ents 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: P 7000

Books: 2 textbooks with CDs P 1500

Schedules:
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am, September 20-October 20
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am, September 21-October 21

Class Size: To run the classes, we require a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 10.

To register, please email the following details to [email protected]:

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Name: ____________________________

Mobile number: _____________________

Landline number: ____________________

Email: _____________________________

I wish to register for schedule A or B

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Classes are likely to fill up quickly, so please register immediately. Deadline is September 9.
Kindly contact Armie Bausas at 840-8410 for other inquiries or visit http://professionallearning.ism-
online.org/category/workshops/community-education/

Happy Learning!
Sam Cook
Learning Coordinator
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Join us as we Renovate to Educate!

As part of our 90th Celebrations we will be giving back to our local community.
On Saturday, September 25, we will be having a community build and YOU are invited!
There is no fee, we just need volunteers---- students and parents encouraged.

Meeting Place: ISM Campus at 7:30 am, ES Drop-Off

Bus will leave promptly at 7:45 am Returning before 2:00PM

We will be repairing / building chairs and desks and adding to

the library art mural - so dress appropriately!
Registration is required and students must submit a permission slip. Forms may be picked
up at the HS or MS Offices and should be returned immediately to reserve a space.

For more information and to register please email: [email protected]

From Admissions Office

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
and other contact information.
We want to keep you updated with what is happening in school.

IF YOU HAVEN’T LOGGED ON TO POWERSCHOOL…

We’re on the web! please call the Guidance Office at 840-8555 or
www.ismanila.org email [email protected] to obtain your username and password.
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From the Athletics & Activities Office

GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION RIFA SOCCER FESTIVAL DATES

http://ismanila.org/_Rainbow/Documents/1st_season_gam (ES/MS Midgets C and E, G teams and all 3 MS Girls teams)

e_schedule03.pdf
Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM Boys festivals
teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tab on
the ATAC page of the ISM website. You can also access this
• Saturday, September 11 in CSA (Collegio San Augustin-
information via the ES/MS/HS divisional web pages. Please Dasmarinas Village), 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
note the game schedule does change often due to involve- • Saturday, September 25 in Xavier School (Greenhills),
ment with many local schools so please check the page 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
regularly to find out the latest information of where and
when the Bearcats teams are playing. • Saturday, October 9 in Ateneo (Katipunan Ave.), 7:30
am – 12:00 pm

BEARCAT DEN Girls festival

Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den are Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:15 am – 1:15 pm and 2:15 • Saturday, September 11 in CSA (Collegio San Augustin-
pm – 4:15 pm. Dasmarinas Village)
• Saturday, October 9 in Ateneo (Katipunan Ave.), 7:30
am – 12:00 pm
If you would like to join the Bearcat Den team of volun-
teers and contribute to school life with a fun group of peo-
ple please drop by the den to find out more or email Chan- MIDGETS B SOCCER Teams with Coach Rudy and Coach Jay
tal Wanten [email protected] to have your name will play their first festival this Saturday in ISM on Septem-
put on the den roster. ber 4, 2010 and the second will be on October 2 from 8:00
am to 12:00 pm.
DEN SALE ITEMS
ITEM PRICE
Dri-Fit Polo - Ladies 300
Dri-Fit Polo - Men 300
Jogging Pants - Men’s/Green 450
Shorts - Mesh - ISM 250
Shorts - Paw Print - Black or Green 200
Shorts - Spandex - Black, Ladies 300
Shorts - Spandex - Black, Men 350
Tarpaulin Envelope Bag 150
Tarpaulin Messenger Bag 600
Tarpaulin Shopping Tote Bag 300

OTHER MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE

ISM HOODIES 1,100
ISM GYM BAGS:
- NEW DESIGN, Large Size: 1,300
- NEW DESIGN, Small Size: 1,100
- OLD DESIGN, Large Size only: 950

NEW merchandise COMING SOON (clappers, pencil cases,

water bottles)
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