International School Manila For ATTENDANCE

concerns, please
contact the HS Office

HS FRIDAY BULLETIN
(Sam Ramos or
Laurie Atilano)
Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653
or email
HSOffice@ismanila.org.

Dear Parents, For the week of February 2 - 7

I commented in this bulletin on January 16 about the responsibility of hiring the very best
faculty that you can find. Another major responsibility is finding and replacing top notch Monday, February 2
administration. Many of you will already know that Dr Caroline Brokvam, the High School IB 11 Lunchtime EE info sessions in depts
Assistant Principal, has decided to move on next school year after 6 years of service to 2.30pm Homeroom
ISM. We will miss “Dr. Brok’s” enthusiasm for learning, her professionalism and her 5-7 pm University Night for Parents (LT)
ability to focus on what is best for the students. I would like to publicly acknowledge the
great job that she has done in guiding the high school, especially the fabulous support Tuesday, February 3
she has given me in my transition to ISM over the last year and half. In searching for Dr. IB 11 Lunchtime EE info sessions in depts.
Brokvam’s replacement we had over 40 applications from around the world, including a IB 12 Econ Comm DUE
number of internal candidates.
Wednesday, February 4
Student Late Start
I am pleased to announce that after an extensive and thorough process we have
appointed Mr. Michael Dickinson to this position. Michael is currently the program leader Thursday, February 5
for Middle School Science. He has also taught for the last two years IB Higher Level IASAS 2nd Season - BB (TAS), Rugby /
Physics in the High School. In addition Michael is a workshop leader, assistant examiner Touch (SAS), Tennis / Swimming (ISB)
and an assistant moderator for the IB Diploma Physics program. Michael has previously
taught in Vietnam, Finland, Colombia and his native England. Michael’s wife, Nadine Friday, February 6
teaches Biology and they have two elementary age children. Michael is very excited about
No Homework Weekend
his move to High School administration and we are equally excited to be working with him
IASAS 2nd Season - BB (TAS), Rugby /
in his new role next year.
Touch (SAS), Tennis / Swimming (ISB)
Afternoon Delights: Concert Band (ES
This weekend’s activities begin tonight with our boy’s basketball team locked in battle Courtyard)
with Faith Academy, in the championship final of their league. Tomorrow’s PTA sponsored HS Symphonic Band - Serenata Band
Family Fun Fair is eagerly anticipated and don’t forget the Band Aid performance in the Festival
FAT tomorrow night.
Saturday, February 7
No Homework Weekend
I would like to wish all our IASAS teams’ success at their respective second season
IASAS 2nd Season - BB (TAS), Rugby /
tournaments. Go bearcats!
Touch (SAS), Tennis / Swimming (ISB)
GK Field Trip
Enjoy the weekend. Child Hope
William Brown Caroline Brokvam Club Wild Field Trip
Mr. William Brown Dr. Caroline Brokvam
Principal Assistant Principal
Dates to Remember
REMINDERS:
Feb 9-13: IB 12 Japanese/Korean A1
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION
ORALS
Printed Report Card Distribution and Honors Certificates are ready for pick up
Feb 10: IASAS Math
at the HS Office. Only Parents will be allowed to pick up Report Cards.
Students will not be allowed to claim their report cards. Feb 10: IB 12 Chem Field Trip (Water
PHOTOS Treatment Plant)
Parents/Students who ordered photos please don’t forget to send payment. Feb 10: Geo Field Trip (La Mesa
The HS Office will only accept check payments. Please make the check Watershed)
payable to PHOTO CONCEPTS STUDIO. Feb 12-13: Gr 10 Course Selection Class
SENIOR CLASS RINGS Visits
Sign up for orders are still ongoing at the HS Office. Male: Php 3,000 and Feb 12-13: IB 11 Math S/H Portfolio
Female: Php 2,500. START
Feb 13: IB 12 Eng/Fil A2 Written Tasks
DUE
Feb. 14: SBP Field Trip

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From the Guidance Office:

DATE ACTIVITY
February 2, 2009
Fine Arts Theater College Night for Parents
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
February 10, 2009 UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
11:25 am - 12:05 pm TALK/PRESENTATION
Room 1057 by Ahnes Hong, UBC Reprentative

*Please check out our guidance website for more upcoming events and news

Dear ISM Community:

We would like to invite you to attend

ISM’s University Information Night
on Monday, February 2nd, 5pm in the
Fine Arts Theatre. This will be a
great opportunity to learn about the
different university options from
around the world. We will have guest
speakers from Malaysia, Singapore,
and Australia, as well as discussions
about educational opportunities in
the UK, Canada and the United
States. Our goal as a Guidance
Department is to share information
with parents and students so they can
make an informed decision about post
secondary education. We especially
encourage our juniors to attend along
with a parent, but welcome all from
the ISM community; it is never too
early to learn. We look forward to
seeing you on Monday.

HS Guidance

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CONGRATULATIONS:
NAME OF STUDENT COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
Kamran Heinrich Ahmad University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University of Durham
Sarah Jane Ahmed Loyola University Chicago
Mark Jedric Ang De La Salle University Manila, University of the Philippines
Daisy Birchenall Ateneo de Manila University
Antoinette Brillantes Pace University
John Jacob Benjamin Co De La Salle University Manila
Vicente Jaime Maria Constantino Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines
Jan-Michael Nadora Cruz De La Salle University Manila
Jasmin Dargani Lesley University
Suzannah Davis Bangor University, University of Sussex
Alexandra Amanda Eduque Barnard College
Ron Richard Chow Habla Ateneo de Manila University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Liberal Arts & Sciences), New York University (Tisch
Sung Yeon (Tammy) Joo
School of the Arts), University at Buffalo The State University of New York
Shao-Ting Ko Fordham University (College of Business Administration)
Jun-Ho Lee University of Michigan
Louie Angelo Lee University of Pennsylvania
Patricia Maria Josefina Limcaoco Stanford University
Maria Lourdes Margarita Mojica Ateneo de Manila University
Jeane Catherine Catherine Napoles Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Irvine
Gabriella Alexandra Navas Glion Institute of Higher Education
Yu Ohyama Glion Institute of Higher Education
Rina Noelle Opinion Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines
Janina Marie Paredes Menlo College
Maria Rebecca Pelaez Plaza Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines
Antheia Brittni Rae Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Saadia Rahman University of Western Ontario, McMaster University (Faculty of Health Science)
Kannah Marie Alvarez Salazar Ateneo de Manila University, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Laura Smith Queen's University
Kenley Aldridge Tan De La Salle University Manila, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick
Solongo Tumurbaatar Glion Institute of Higher Education
Amanda Yong Yu Duke University
Wei Onn Yuen Cornell University (College of Art, Arch., & Plan.)
Nissim Zeitoune Curry College
Zara Sibtain Manhattanville College
Louie Chua University of San Francisco
Ana Perez University of Tampa
Daisy Recto Ateneo de Manila
Laura Smith Queens University

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From the Athletics Office:
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WHO MADE IT TO THE
2nd SEASON SPORTS IASAS
S.Y. 2008-2009
BASKETBALL TENNIS SWIMMING RUGBY/TOUCH
( Taipei ) ( Bangkok) ( Bangkok ) ( Singapore )
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS TOUCH
Cristina Angeles Eri Muramoto Ina Guingona Mercedes Olondriz
Mariama Wurie Maansi Vohra Ji Won Lee Sarah-Jane Ahmed
Claudia Willnow Megan Maquera Kimberly Pereira Patricia Limcaoco
Michelle Martin Ayesha Dayaram Ana Perez Isabel Chamberlain
Karen Soriaga Isabel Sicat Samata Pandey Rachel Van Klaveren
Christine O’Keefe Sarina Samson Natalie Allingam Smriti Sridhar
Daisy Birchenall Cristina De Leon Saaya Ikedo Denise Francisco
Caitlin Spence Jung Won Lee Alix Woldring Katrina Swee
Bianca Lofton Karen Lloyd Ally Casey
Nanami Fujihara BOYS Aye (Angie) Oo Shadrina Ahmad
Joshua Tan Ho Chelsey Ferguson
BOYS Nick Pratte BOYS Airi Ikedo
John Sebastien Ching Marco Del Rosario George Go
Patrick Reed Kamran Ahmad Rafael Sy RUGBY
JinBae Kim Antonio Brias Gabriel Anaya Fergus Mitra
Eugene Fuentebella Faiz Rizwan Kenley Tan Nissim Zeitoune
Jun Ho Lee Amir Sorial Genzo Dones Richard Proost
Rafael Siguion-Reyna Emmanuel Lim Jingnan Yang Jobo Lau
Jonathan Fong Tae Wan Kim Ali Majied
Hong Sik Um Raymond Oo Nori Fukuyama
Towaki Dojima Sol jae Lee Andrew Caudill
Mohammad Hissourou III Hee Koan Koo Chris Payne
Woo Seok Byun Jono Pisano
Mike Chan
Jimmy Go
Brian Liston
Shay Neilson
Ryohei Kamiya
Rafael Laperal
Coaches Coaches Coaches Coaches
Lisa Morrison David Allen Andy Astfalck Craig Wislang
Donald Egbuji Gabby Remegio Kaight Forgie Steven Dodd
Joni Mertz Wayne Hamaguchi Jennifer Dingrando Robert Butcher
Lindsay Perry Jen Saret Caloy Garcia Dylan Marshall

Congratulations and best wishes to all 2nd season athletes travelling next week to represent the
school. The entire ISM community is behind you and cheering you on from Manila. Keep in touch
with the teams’ progress by logging on to www.iasas.org. Basketball games will be streamed live
from Taipei.
All tournaments start Thursday and conclude Saturday. We hope our teams can bring back some
IASAS Gold.
Rugby/Touch in Singapore, Swimming/Tennis in Bangkok, Basketball in Taipei
Go Bearcats!

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From the Athletics Office:

3RD SEASON TRY-OUT SCHEDULE

February 9 to 13, 2008
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
3:00PM ‐ 5:00PM FEBRUARY 9 FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 11 FEBRUARY 12 FEBRUARY 13
BADMINTON
HS GYM High School Boys
MS GYM High School Girls
SOFTBALL

HS FIELD High School Boys Softball

MS FIELD High School Girls

TRACK AND FIELD

HS FIELD HIGH SCHOOL

LET’S GO GREEN: From the PTA Office

Do you want to care for your environment,
reduce poverty and inspire creativity?
Please support INVISIBLE and EARTH DAY VILLAGE by continuing to donate
plastic bags and used tarpaulin banners.
You will have an opportunity to buy some wonderful bags on
Saturday at the Family Fun Day so… don’t forget to bring money (we won’t
be taking coupons!)
The INVISIBLE Institute will be selling their hand crocheted, one-of-
a-kind bags made from plastic bags and factory waste. Working
with 80+ women to re-use waste and create new jobs, the
INVISIBLE Institute produces handbags in all sorts and sizes that
range from 200 - 2000 pesos.
Contact invisible.institute@yahoo.com
Earth Day Village is a livelihood project that recycles used
tarpaulins by making them into bags. Unskilled women who live in
temporary housing in Nagpuso are trained to sew and at the same
time are educated in waste management thus raising their
awareness of environmental issues whilst also providing them with
a source of income. The price of the tarp bags on sale will range
from 75-650 pesos.
Contact jk@trashebolsas.com
Many thanks for your continuing support,
Let’s Go Green + YOUR trash= A livelihood for
over 100 women
International Family Fun Day - Jan 31 at 3:00pm.
Please remember that the normal security procedures
still apply on this day. If you have invited a guest
from outside our school community to join us, and
they will not be entering campus with you, please
submit their details to the Security Office no later
than Jan 30.
As we have limited parking on campus and we expect
a large number of vehicles, ONLY OWNER-DRIVEN
CARS will be allowed to remain on campus. We ask
that vehicles driven by employed drivers to enter via
Gate 3 only, and drop their passengers off at school
and only return to the campus for the purpose of
picking up. Holders of ISM ID cards will be able to
enter as pedestrians through Gates 1, 2 and 3 should
they wish.
Please note that EVERYONE (except children under 3
years old) needs a ticket to enter the fair on the MS
field. Upon submission of your ticket, you will be
given a WRISTBAND. This will allow you access to the
Cafeteria for the Int'l Food Sampling starting at
5:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: There will be a PTA information tent in
the middle of the field. Volunteers will be
wearing BRIGHT GREEN polo shirts should you
need assistance.

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From the MODERN LANGUAGE DEPT:
Summer Language Study / Home-stay / Travel Program to SPAIN
The ISM High School Modern Language Department is pleased to announce its Summer Language Study /
Home-stay / Travel Program to Spain from June 6th to July 4th 2009 for students aged 13 to 19 years old.
The program aims to develop students’ language proficiency and to broaden his/her cultural knowledge.
This program is being offered in cooperation with Escuela Internacional Madrid (TANDEM), a school in
Madrid and San Sebastian, Spain. Students will continue learning and, more importantly, will practice
Spanish through total immersion in the classes and during the home-stay. The school finds families for
students to stay with, assists in locating appropriate local resources for the group’s activities, plans
outings, maintains a list of local medical and emergency resources, and helps with the orientation for
group leaders.

The language course proposal is to have 4 class sessions (45 minutes each) of language and culture from
Monday to Friday, from 09.30 to 13.00 each day (with a break from 11.00 to 11.30). The classes will
include language and culture subjects as well as adequate preparation for the cultural visits. Students will
complete a placement test in order for the school to form groups based on the level of Spanish.
Last year, 15 students from ISM traveled to Spain and all of them reported dramatic improvements in
their acquisition of the Spanish language as well as outstanding experiences with their home-stay families
and one another during their time in Spain.

If you are interested in receiving more information about this summer course, please contact Laurie
Atilano or Samantha Ramos in the High School Office, or email Adriana Vargas at vargasa@ismanila.org.

From the CLINIC:

TIME TO SIGN UP FOR TYPHOID VACCINATIONS
Date Price (Php)
February 11th 2009 Typherix – typhoid vaccine 795
This vaccination should be renewed every 3 years and is recommended for people who travel to endemic
areas (including many areas of the Philippines) and also for the following target individuals:
• food handlers such as dietary personnel, cooks, waiters, servers, dieticians, nutritionists
• microbiology lab technicians
• persons with intimate exposure to a documented S. Typhi. carrier or patient.
If you would like more information or you wish to sign up to receive the above vaccine, please contact the
clinic on the number/email below or call in to pick up a registration form (next to the elementary canteen).
Only people with a valid ISM ID may participate in this program.

PAYMENT FOR THESE VACCINATIONS MUST BE MADE TO THE CASHIER DEPARTMENT BY NO

LATER THAN FRIDAY 30TH JANUARY. VACCINES WILL THEN BE ORDERED AND NO FURTHER
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Clinic direct number: 840 8580

Email: clinic@ismanila.org

Many thanks,
Debbie Duckworth
ISM Clinic Administrator
duckworthd@ismanila.org

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Dear ISM Community,

On 7th February there will be a Community Service Learning event. There are 100 places available on this build. Those
attending will be transported by buses to the following GK sites : ISM, Phil-Am, Zonta and Jack and Jill GK Villages, Taguig.
Participants will meet at the ES drop-off at 7.30 am, depart by 8.00 am and return at approximately 1:00pm. The purpose of
the trip is for the ISM community to build homes with members of a less advantaged community. There is no cost to participate
in this event.

For a better understanding of Gawad Kalinga 777 join us for an informational presentation in the Little Theater on February 4th
at 9:30am or in the FAT at 10:55am.
Additional information:
¾ Bring a snack and plenty of water
¾ Bring small money for snacks and drinks on site
¾ DO NOT bring valuables of any kind (no electronics, trendy clothing, etc)
¾ We will be working outdoors; sunscreen and a sunhat are needed.
¾ Participants should dress for physical labor: gloves, solid shoes, an old t-shirt and suitable trousers/shorts.
Submit this entire form (signed by a parent where relevant) to Stephanie Hagedorn before 3pm on Thursday 5th February
in room P079 in the Admissions area.
I am a (please tick the relevant box and complete the form)
1 Student in HS / MS / ES - Please complete the form below
1 Parent – Please print your name__________________________ and Sign here_____________
To be completed by parent or legal guardian:
____________________________________
Name of Student Grade Level has my permission to participate in the ISM and GK Community Build, Taguig,
Metro manila on: Saturday, 7th February 2009 from 8:00am -1:00pm.
Parent’s name ( pls. print) :______________________________ Contact #: ________________

Parent signature: ___________________________________ Contact #2:________________

USEFUL ACRONYMS USEFUL ACRONYMS

Acronyms Meanings ICARE International Community Actively

AFAC Afternoon Activities Responding to the Environment
AMR Amelita M Ramos Hall (room 1125) ISB International School of Bangkok
AP Advanced Placement ISKL International School of Kuala Lumpur
ATAC Athletics Office ISSBA International School Student Body
BEIMUN Beijing MUN Association
BoB Battle of the Bearcats JIS Jakarta International School
BT Bamboo Telegraph LS Learning Support
CIS Council of International Schools LT Little Theater
CulCon Cultural Convention MC Media Center
CWW Classroom Without Walls MS Middle School
DDF Dance Drama Forensics MUN Model United Nations
EARCOS East Asia Regional Council of Overseas OA Office Assistant
Schools PD Professional Development
ECLC Early Childhood Learning Center PTA Parent Teacher Association
ERB Educational Records Bureau PTC Parent Teacher Conferences
ES Elementary School SAS Singaporean American School
FA Fine Arts SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test
FAT Fine Arts Theater SL Service Learning
HR Homeroom TA Teaching Assistant
HS High School TAS Taipei American School
IASAS Interscholastic Association of Southeast THIMUN MUN @ the Hague
Asian Schools
IB International Baccalaureate

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From the Superintendent:

Dear Parents,

I want to speak to you about the personal security of student belongings here on campus. In a community
of 1900 students and 400 adults, inevitably, things go missing from time to time. Most of these items are
lost. Hundreds of items every month are brought to Lost and Found by our custodians and security guards
and many of these are never claimed. From time to time, though, the circumstances of the
disappearance of goods are such that we must assume that they must have been stolen. On average, we
have between three to five cases per month like this. Almost always, such thefts involve money and high
value electrical goods that have been left unsupervised by students and are taken because the
opportunity presents itself to a passer-by. Almost always, when we find a culprit, the person in question
is another student.

The school takes seriously its obligation to make this campus safe for students and their belongings. All
ES students have a cubbyhole in their classroom for their belongings. All Middle School and High School
students have lockers – in the changing rooms as well as in the corridors. We have security cameras in
high traffic areas, and our security guards collect bags that are abandoned and take them to the Security
Office. With all these measures in place, things should be secure; that they aren’t is usually because
students don’t show sufficient care and responsibility.

I do feel very strongly that, often unnecessarily, students bring to school large sums of money and
expensive electrical goods whose potential loss to the victim and gain to the culprit is significant. No
student needs to have thousands of pesos in a wallet in order to get through a school day. No student
needs to bring an iPod to school. No student needs to bring a PSP to school. I seriously doubt whether
students need to have $600 cell phones on campus rather than $20 cell phones. I do advise you as parents
to keep a close eye on what your children take to school and to caution them about the need to take
care of their belongings.

I should also like you to do something else. Recently, we had our first case of the “disappearance” of a
laptop computer when an Apple Mac Notebook went missing. To me, it is inconceivable that a student
could arrive home with a laptop computer that was not in his or her possession in the morning and not be
challenged by parents about where it came from. That same principle should surely apply to other high
value items. Please help us to stamp out incidences of theft by monitoring the possessions in your
children’s bedroom.

Of all the offenses that students can commit in schools, the one I have least sympathy for is theft from a
classmate. No student in our school can claim to be poor and therefore no one can justify stealing
because of “need”. You should know, and you should tell your child, that, depending on the nature of
the offense, the school will suspend or – much more likely - expel any student involved in this kind of
behavior.

Yours sincerely,

David Toze

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