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Dear Parents,

Welcome to school year 2011-2012!

This is my first post for the year. Last week you received a letter from our Superintendent full of importan

information. For your benefit we have included another copy of Mr. Tozes email in this weeks bulletin a

well.

I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our High School parents, with a special welcome to all ou

new parents. I mentioned both at the HS Parent Coffee last Tuesday and the opening school assembly that ISM

is a very friendly school and I am confident that you will all be welcomed into the ISM community with true

Bearcat spirit and hospitality.

We have again had an incredibly smooth start to the year, especially given that we have opened the year wit

the largest High School enrollment ever on the Taguig campus. Today we had 740 students present and w

anticipate a few more returning students and new enrollments in the coming weeks. In addition planning fo

this growth meant that we had a number of summer projects nearing completion as we started school. I am

very pleased to report that these projects are completed and we have made some fantastic improvements to

the quality of the HS facility.

As usual the school year starts off like a 100 meter dash! We have already completed tryouts for first seaso

sport and callbacks for this years high school production, Romeo and Juliet. The leadership retreat group, oapproximately 60 students leaders and faculty chaperones, left at lunch time today for their leadership

training at Island Cove. Next week we have meetings planned for the Grade 11 orientation to the IB program

and the Grade 12 USA College application process. Please do not forget to mark your calendars for High

School Open House on Monday August 22nd.

I hope to meet as many of you as possible. Please do drop by and see me if you are passing the High Schoo

Office. My door is always open.

Lets have a fantastic year.

Kind regards,

William R.S. Brown

HS Principal

International School Manila For ATTENDANCE concerns,please contact the HS Office

(Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano)Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653

or email HSOffice@ismanila.or

For GUIDANCE concerns, pleacontact Gigi Azarcon and JasmAndres Tel:840-8655 / 840-866

August 12, 2011

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FROM THE IB/AP OFFICE:

International Baccalaureate (IB) Parents Information Evening

AllGrade11orinterestedGrade10parentsareinvitedtoaninformationsessiononWednesday17thAugustfrom67pmintheLitt

Theatre.

The aim of the evening is to explain the IB diploma program, discuss the diploma program in relation to college and universit

requirements,explorethenecessarycomponentsforthoseenrolledintheprogramandansweranyquestionsorqueriesthatyouma

haveabouttheIBgenerallyandspecificallyhereatISM.

IrecommendthatanyparentofastudentenrolledintheIBprogramcomealongfortheeveningtomeetotherswithsimilarissue

and concerns, and to gain an awareness ofwhat the program entails andwhat your children need to do in order to fulfill th

requirementsandsucceed.ThemoreyouknowabouttheIBcurriculumhereatISM,thebetteryouwillbeabletosupportandguid

yourchildren.

Refreshmentswillbeprovided.

MikeRelf

IBCoordinator

HSCALENDAR:

Monday,August15:

NationalBookstoreSalec/oPTA

Gr.10TextbookDistribution

Tuesday,August16:

NationalBookstoreSalec/oPTA

Gr.9TextbookDistribution

HSParentCoffee9:3011:00am

Wednesday,August17:

StudentLateStart

IB1ParentsandStudentsInformationEvening

6.007.00pm(LittleTheater)

Thursday,August18:

Gr.12CollegeApplicationNight

5.307.00pm (LittleTheater)

Friday,August19:

UPCOMINGEVENTS:

August22:HighSchoolOpenHouse

August2930: NationalHolidayNOSCHOOL

August31: CLUBEXPO

FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

Grade12CounselingAnnouncements:

All12th

gradeparentsandstudentsarestronglyencouragedtoattend

theUniversityApplicationNightonThursday,August18th

at5:30p.m.

intheLittleTheater. Thisisthesessiontoattend!!

All12th

gradeparentsandstudentsapplyingtoUKuniversities,please

attend the August 25th, UCAS information session, 4:45 pm, Little

Theater.

ForGrade11and12STUDENTS:

Grade 11/12 counselorswillmeetwith their grade 11 students on

Tuesday,Aug. 16, 2:30 3:00. The counselorswant to get to know

theirgrade11students,andwillalsoshareinformationaboutwhatto

expectduringthegrade11yearaswellashowtheycansupportthe

students.

Ms.Mohrsstudents (lastnamesAI)willmeet intheLittleTheater;

Mr. Nichols students (last names JN)willmeet in P045; andMs.

Ballsstudents(lastnamesOZ)willmeetintheAMR.

FROM THE HS OFFICE:

POWERSCHOOL:

Powerschool is temporarily closed for Public Access. Parents and

Students shouldnotworry if youencounter themessage that your

account has been disabled as this is just the default message

generatedbythesystembeingclosed. Wewillnotifyyouassoonas

soonasPowerschoolisopenforaccessagain. Thankyou.

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FROM THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE:

Dear Parents,

Greetings and welcome to the school year 2011/12 International School Manila. I hope that these weeks of summer vacation havegiven you the opportunity to enjoy some family time together. As I am beginning to realize myself with my son and daughter inGrade 10 children grow up far too quickly!

I want to take this opportunity to remind you of some of the support services and campus procedures to ensure an orderly andefficient school start. I hope you understand that, in such a large community, it is essential for us to establish certainagreements in order to make things easier for everyone.

School Office hours Monday Friday, 7 am 4 pm.

Uniform Shop Extended days through to September 2, 2011Monday Friday, 7 am to 4 pm

Regular hours start the week of September 5th , 2011Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 am to 4 pm

CanteenParents can now sign up for prepaid meals for Elementary School children. Please proceed to the Urban Chef (InternationalCuisine) and Yogi Chef (International Vegetarian Cuisine) offices located in the MS/HS Canteen for sign ups. Cost for lunch is

Php90.00. Parents of MS/HS students can also avail of the debit system for the main concessionaire (Urban Chef). You may alsorefer to the ISM website for additional information on the canteen concessionaires and services.

Bus ServiceOver the past three years there has been a significant growth in the number of students choosing to use the ISM Bus Service on aregular basis, with this usage reaching just over 25% of the total school population during School Year 2010/11.

In an effort to continue this steady growth the School Administration conducted a review of our existing busing service. Furtherto this, last December the PTA canvassed the opinions of parents of both existing bus riders and students who do not regularlyuse the bus to identify possible improvements to the service. Based upon the Schools review, and informed by the PTA survey, abidding exercise was held to select our school bus provider for the School Year 2011/12.

After a careful evaluation of the submitted proposals a decision was made to change our school bus service provider, and so I ampleased to welcome T Shut t le Services, Inc. to ISM. The decision to appoint T Shuttle Services was made in the interests ofsecuring satisfactory standards of fleet serviceability, operational flexibility and value for money. Safety and security were ofcourse our first priorities, but we were also mindful of the identified desire of many parents to avoid increases in costwhilst maintaining as flexible a service as possible. In particular, it was clear that the door-to-door service that has traditionallybeen provided remains a feature valued by many parents, and I can confirm that this service will continue to be offered for mostriders, where practicable and allowed by village associations.

With the introduction of our new bus operator there are a number of features of this years service that I would like to highlightfor parents:(1) All rates set for Semester 1 of School Year 2011/12 for both regular riders and occasional coupon riders remain the sameas last year. This despite increases in fuel prices over the past twelve months. These rates will be maintained for Semester 2unless there are significant sustained changes to the price of fuel, and any adjustments will be proportional to the rise or fall ofrunning costs.

(2) As with past practice, the agreement for student use of the bus service will be between parents and the school bus serviceprovider.

(3) All buses to be used for the regular school routes will be newly reconditioned, refurbished and commissioned for thisservice contract.

(4) A minimum of fifteen buses will be used to operate the regular ISM bus service. An additional bus will be held on campusto provide a replacement in the event of mechanical problems or significant delays caused by unusually heavy traffic conditions.Further to this, two Nissan Urvans will be deployed as rescue vehicles and in support of low passenger volume bus routes.

(5) T Shuttle Services Inc. will provide a driver and one bus attendant for each bus deployed on a regular school route and allT Shuttle Service personnel must undergo screening by ISM before being deployed. T Shuttle Service staff will undergo an ISM

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The Pedestrian GateLocationThe pedestrian gate is located in the perimeter fence mid-way between Gate 1 and Gate 2. There is a paved area between theroad and the perimeter fence, allowing easy access to the gate. The pedestrian gate is solely for the entry of members of theISM Community at the beginning of the school day. It will only be open between 7:00 and 7:45 (8:00 to 8:45 on Wednesdays).Due to parking restrictions and in the interests of security it will not be open in the afternoon for pick-ups. During the time it isopen, it will be under the supervision of members of the ISM Guard Force.

Drop-off ProcedureDrivers should stop adjacent to the paved area and students should alight from the right side of their vehicle. The driver shouldthen move off, clearing the space for other vehicles dropping off students. Under no circumstances should a student be droppedoff from the middle lane. This is dangerous as the student would need to walk in front of another vehicle. Drivers are remindedthat traffic regulations forbid parking on the roads around ISM. Therefore, vehicles should only be stopping for the brief time ittakes for a student to alight. Drivers must not wait for anybody to return to the vehicle.

Car StickersThe car stickers for the school year 2011/2012 are available from the security office. Each ISM family will be issued one vehiclesticker free of charge.

Any additional stickers will be issued following payment of Php100.00 to the cashiers office.

For vehicles already displaying an existing sticker, parents should submit a completed renewal form with a copy of the currentLTO official receipt. For new vehicles, parents are reminded that a copy of the vehicles certificate of registration and a current

official receipt need to be submitted with the application.

Applications for vehicles registered with companies or other institutions should be supported by a letter of assignment.

In order to facilitate the easy recognition of authorized cars at the gates, the stickers should be affixed to the top right corner ofthe windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be removed.Vehicles not displaying this years car sticker will not be allowed access from August 31, 2011

ID Cards

Parent IDsParent IDs issued in previous school year will continue to be valid for the new school year 2011/2012. Parents who requirereplacement school IDs due to loss or damage can acquire these from the Security Office upon payment of Php100.00 to theCashier.

School PassesSchool passes issued to parents employees and representatives need to be replaced for this school year. As of August 31, 2011the light green bordered passes issued for the school year 2010/2011 will be invalid. Each family will be given two free schoolpasses. Additional school passes may be obtained after paying a processing fee of Php100.00 each to the Cashiers Office.

Visitors PassesAll visitors must secure a pass from the guardhouse at Gate 3. Before entry will be allowed, a telephone check will be made withthe relevant office to confirm the visitors business within the school.

Vehicle checksThe practice of inspecting vehicles will continue. During off-peak hours all vehicles will be checked before they are allowed toenter the campus.

During peak hours (drop off and pick-up times), all vehicles without valid stickers and randomly selected vehicles with stickers

will be asked to undergo an examination.

Whether an examination is conducted or not, it is important that the security staff at the gates are able to identify theoccupants of vehicles entering the campus; therefore IDs must be clearly displayed. Vehicles with tinted windows must roll downwindows to allow a clear view of the interior of the vehicle.

Drivers, Helpers and BodyguardsDrivers, helpers and bodyguards should not wait on campus for students throughout the school day. After dropping off studentsthey should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutes before dismissal time. Those who repeatedly fail tocomply with the regulation will have their access privilege suspended.Only those vehicles carrying parents or other people with business within the school will be allowed to return to the campus

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before the scheduled pick up time.

There are designated areas for unaccompanied drivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for parents and students.Unless specifically authorized, they may not enter any other area. In the interest of security, and to prevent congestion at thepedestrian entrances to the covered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize to their employees the importance ofcooperating with the security staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.

FirearmsAll members of the ISM community are reminded that it is strictly forbidden for firearms to be brought onto the campus. Thisincludes concealed weapons carried by bodyguards for close protection. Any person arriving at the school with a firearm shouldinform the gate guard and arrangements will be made for the weapon to be safely and securely stored during the visitors stay.

Security staff directionsOur security team is endeavoring to make the school as safe and secure an environment as possible for all members of ourcommunity.

We ask that everybody cooperate with us in this important task. In particular, all those entering our campus are requested tocomply with any directions given to them by members of our guard force.

If you are confused or unclear as to the purpose of such instructions, please seek clarification from the security office. Pleasenote that it is the parents responsibility to advise their staff accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to another successful year at International School Manila.

Best wishes,

DAVID TOZESuperintendent

Sailfish Swim Club News

TRYOUTS: for grades 112 will continue during the week 15th

19th

August.Cometotheswimmingpoolstraightafterschool.

SWIMMING STARTS: Swimmers who have already completed theirtryoutorareexistingSailfishSwimmers,swimmingstartsonMonday

the15th.SquadlistsarepostedontheSwimmingPoolNoticeboard.

SAILFISH REGISTRATION: Sailfish is holding a registration day onFridaythe26

thofAugust.From3:005:00pm,swimmerswillbeableto

paytheir2,000pesosfee,andwillbeabletopickuptheirSailfishT

shirtandSwimCap. Youcanpayyourfeeonthedayoryoucanpay

nowatthecashiersoffice.(pleasebringyourreceiptonthe26th)

TIMETRIALS:OnFriday26thallSailfishswimmerswillalsobedoingatime trial. Swimmers aged 8 years and younger will swim 25m

Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke, 918 years will swim 50m

Freestyle,

Backstroke

and

Breaststroke.

QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES: Pleased contact Coach Andy:

astfalcka@ismanila.org ,orgo to theSailfishBlog:http://sailfish.ism

online.org

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FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:

ATAC (Athletics & Activities) is up and running for school year 2011-12! HS Tryouts are now over

and coaches will be posting teams lists this week for varsity and junior varsity squads. Thanks to

the 220 students who came out for HS tryouts this is a great response for our 1st season

program. Our ES Soccer tryouts and MS tryouts for 1st season teams began this past Wednesday

Aug 10 thru to Friday Aug 12. ES/ MS students have been attending with good numbers as wellthis week to all 3 tryout sessions to begin training and to meet the coaches.

The ATAC all year round teams start next week Aug 15th information posters are on notice boards giving the time

and venues to meet for tryouts.

The 1st season practice schedule is now posted on the blog and around school This schedule is valid from Aug 15th - Oc

21st.

The ATAC Blog (http://atac.ism-online.org/) is the one stop shop for information related to the sports/activitie

program...please take some time to peruse the blog for information related to the sports and activities program. Using th

blog you can find out about; IASAS our international schools league for HS competition, schedules for tryouts, seasopractice schedules and weekly matches, ATAC guidelines, facilities photos, Bearcat Council, Bearcat Den, IASA

hosting/housing, coaches blogs and much more..

Until Power school opens general details of the weekly match schedule will be posted on the ATAC blog and in the Frida

bulletins..

regardsMark Pekin

Director of Athletics/Activities

International School Manila

E-mail: pekinm@ismanila.orgATAC Blog:http://atac.ism-online.org/

UPCOMING MATCHES:

Aug 19th: Varsity/JV Soccer/Volleyball v Faith at ISM

Aug 20th:

ISSA MS/HS Volleyball League matches begin

Aug 20th: ISSA ES Soccer Festival at CSA (Dasmarinas

Village) 8-Noon

Aug 20th: RIFA girls and boys soccer league matches

begin (MS and HS Teams)

Aug 26th: HS Varsity/JV Volleyball v Brent

Aug 26th: Varsity Girls Soccer v Miriam College

Attention High School Golfers:

The ISM Golf Team will begin our qualifying

rounds shortly. The selected boys and girls will

end the season by competing againstrepresentatives from all the IASAS schools.

This years final tournament will take place in

Taipei from October 13-16. Please see Mr.

Hamaguchi or Mr. Pethan immediately if you

would like more information on the team and

what you need to do to qualify for the final

tournament in Taipei.

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TIME: 3:15 TO 4:30PM Venue MON TUES WED THURS FRI

SAILFISH SWIMMING Pool Area

GYMNASTICS TEAM MS Gym

TIME: 3:15 TO 4:30PM Venue MON TUES WED THURS FRI

JUDO TEAMJudo Area

Covered Court

TAE KWON DO TEAM2nd Level

Covered Court

CHESS TEAM ES Cafeteria

TABLE TENNIS TEAM Covered Courts

WALL CLIMBING TEAM MS Gym

AIKIDO TEAM2nd Floor

Aikido Room

Cheerleading (Gr. 8 to 12)2nd Floor

Aikido Room

YEAR ROUND ATAC TEAM SPORTS SCHEDULEELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL

PLEASE SEE SAILFISH WEBSITE (Sailfish.ism-online.org)

AUGUST 8, 2011 Start (Gymnastics and Sailfish)

AUGUST 15, 2011 Start(Judo, Taekwondo, Chess, TableTennis, Wall Climbing, Aikido, Cheerleading)

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COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ScheduledCollegeVisits

College Representative Location Date

YaleUniversity SamRamosJones,ISMAlum,Class2010 VSHCounselingCenter 8/12/1111:25AM

UniversityofBritishColumbia OrcunAtlintas P045 8/15/1111:15AM

King'sCollegeLondon PatriciaPerez,StudentAmbassador VSHCounselingCenter 8/31/1111:30AM

LoyolaMarymountUniversity DwayneZamora,ISMAlum VSHCounselingCenter 9/8/1111:15AM

SSTHSwissSchoolofTourismandHospitality Lavanya VSHCounselingCenter 9/20/1111:15AM

MichiganStateUniversity PattyCroom,Ph.D. VSHCounselingCenter 9/22/1111:15AM

DenisonUniversity SarahLeavell P045 9/26/1111:00AM

HofstraUniversity JaneLaRocco P045 9/26/1111:00AM

RinglingCollegeofArtandDesign JimDean P045 9/26/1111:00AM

SarahLawrenceCollege ShirleyBe P045 9/26/1111:00AM

MacalesterCollege SteveColee,DirectorofAdmissions VSHCounselingCenter 9/28/117:45AM

FordhamUniversity MonicaEsser P045 9/28/1111:15AM

LewisandClarkCommunityCollege BrianWhite VSHCounselingCenter 9/28/1111:15AM

LoyolaUniversityNewOrleans KeithGramling P045 9/28/1111:15AM

BostonUniversity TimTownley,AdmissionsAssociate VSHCounselingCenter 10/3/1111:15AM

University

of

San

Francisco

Jason

Opdyke

VSH

Counseling

Center

10/10/11

12:00

PM