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.org

For GUIDANCE concerns, please

contact Gigi Azarcon and Jasmin
September 3, 2010 Andres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660

Dear Parents

I would like to thank the many parents who attended High School Open House 2010 last Tuesday evening. We had a
very good turn out from parents and I believe this bodes very well for our continued partnership with respect to the
education of your child. I hope you were all as equally proud, as we were, of our Art Students and of the
collaborative effort between the Jazz Band and the Show Choir. We are going to have some fun with the lifting
stage in the years to come that is plain to see!

In my opening speech last Tuesday I mentioned the work we have been doing on ‘reconstructing” our curriculum. I
specifically mentioned six “pillars” that we have rested the new structure on:
 A clear and constant focus on the long term mission of ISM.
 A curriculum and assessment framework that honors the overall mission as well as explicit goals of
external academic programs.
 A set of explicit principles of learning and instructional design, based on research.
 Practices consistent with the mission and the key learning principles.
 An overall strategy of reform centered on feedback and adjustment that is ongoing timely and robust
enough to enable all teachers and students to change course en route, as needed, to achieve the desired
results.
 A set of tactics for orchestrating the work of schooling, working “backward” from the mission and desired
results.
(Wiggins and McTighe, Schooling by Design, 2007)

At ISM we have adopted a common language and a common approach to curriculum writing across the entire school.
This approach called Understanding by Design places squarely at the center of learning the acquisition of deep
understanding and transfer of knowledge, guided by essential questions.

Aligned with these ‘six pillars” the HS division has identified the following priorities for this year:
 Transfer of curriculum to the Atlas Rubicon database management system.
 Continuing to embed the UbD process in our unit writing, particularly within the development of the
learning sequence in stage 3 of the UbD process.
 Continue our looking for learning protocols, that focus on administrators and program leaders visiting
teachers classes to check for strong and consistent student learning.
 To implement, develop and monitor the ISM online Word Press Blog as an emergency educational tool and
as an excellent communication and crutch to support classroom learning.
 To continue to implement the ISM Assessment policy, specifically as it relates to the new curriculum
framework.

With these priorities in mind ISM will be conducting faculty in-service training next Thursday, September 9th.
Next Tuesday, September 7th the PTA will have their annual Bearcat Welcome. In the week starting Monday
September 12th we have the Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) Counselors working specifically with our
grade 9 students. There will be a combined MS and HS Parent Coffee on Tuesday, September 14th at 9:30pm in the
Little Theater, to hear more about how you can support your child in the very important area of drug and alcohol
education. As a parent this is a meeting not to miss. As a special inducement to attend this meeting, the fabulous
ISM Dance Company will perform publically for the first time this year!

This week we had the launch of our HS club program with Club Expo. Many students signed up for clubs, councils
and activities that they had an interest in. It is important however that students do not overload their schedule and
that when they do sign up for a club; they in fact turn up and follow through on their commitment to that
organization.

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While talking about commitment, tomorrow Saturday we will have our entire senior IB Diploma batch” working from
9-5pm on their Extended Essays, ably supported by teachers volunteering their weekend time. This is a crucial
component of the IB Diploma and I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the students, the teachers
and of Ms. Sandy van Nooten, the IB Coordinator!

Kind regards,

William R. S Brown Michael Dickinson

High School Principal Assistant Principal

HS Calendar:  Reminders:
 
Monday, September 6:    UPDATE OF PARENT CONTACT DETAILS:
IB 2 Psych SL & HL Experiment Week  We encourage parents to make sure all details listed in
PowerParent/PowerSchool are updated and accurate.
 
Please check that your email address and phone numbers
Tuesday, September 7:    are correct. You may update your info directly in
IB 2 Psych SL & HL Experiment Week  PowerSchool, simply log on and make the changes. If
  you don’t have your log in details you may visit or email
Wednesday, September 8:  the HS Office (hsoffice@ismanila.org) and we will be
Student Late Start  happy to assist you. Thank you.
IB 2 Psych SL & HL Experiment Week 
SCHOOL UNIFORM:
Gr.10 IB Info Session 6‐7pm (Little Theater) 
Please be reminded that students are expected to be in
  proper uniform. We have had several uniform violations,
Thursday, September 9:  specifically very short skirts, in the past month. The full
No Classes‐Faculty In Service  dress code rules are available in the student planner
  pages 22-23.
Friday, September 10:  Consequences for violating the dress code are as follows:
No Classes‐Eid Ul Fitr 
First Offense: A warning will be given to first
  offenders, however they may also be
  sent home or required to stay in the
Upcoming Events:  High School Office until appropriate
  uniform is obtained. The offense will
September 13‐17:  Freedom Against Chemical    be noted in the student’s record.
                                   Dependency (FCD)Week  Second Offense: Parents will be contacted and the
student will be placed on restricted
September 20‐October 8: MAP Testing  
access. The offense will be noted in
                                              (Grades 9 & 10)  the student’s record.
October 2‐6: IASAS 1st Season Soccer (JIS)/  Third Offense: Students flagrantly or repeatedly
                          Volleyball and Cross Country (ISB)  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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