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
October 15, 2010 Andres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all parents who have requested parent conferences for either next Monday or Tuesday
afternoon. In the HS we much prefer to pre-schedule these conferences so that teachers and parents
know the schedule ahead of time and can prepare accordingly. Unfortunately not all parent requests
can be accommodated during the conference times, as sometimes demand for conferences will
exceed the supply of available time slots. If you are unable to see the teachers that you need to see
during conferences, please contact the High School Office to arrange a mutually convenient
alternative time.

Next week is very busy, with the Parent Teacher Conferences at the front end of the week and our
very own annual Filipiniana Festival at the end of the week. This is one of ISM’s longest standing
traditions and it seems fitting that we make a special effort this year, our 90th year. Please support
Filipiniana this year with a kind donation, encouraging your child to wear a costume or a Philippine
Cultural Club (PCC) Shirt. All proceeds and profit from Filipiniana go directly into the ISM Disaster
Relief fund. This fund was used extensively last year during the floods associated with Typhoon
Ondoy and also provided immediate assistance this year with the floods in Pakistan.

I hope you have an informed parent conference, a fabulous Filipiniana and get to enjoy some rest
and relaxation for the October break.

Kind regards,

Maraming salamat po.

William R.S. Brown

High School Principal

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 HS Calendar:  A message from Treasury Office
Monday, October 18    Dear Parents: 
Early Student Release 12pm   
Parent Teacher Conference       Due  to  the  scheduled  IT  system  maintenance   work  (  please 
  read below ), we would like to inform you that Cashier’s  Office 
Tuesday, October 19:    will be closed on October 28 & 29,2010 and will resume back on 
Early Student Release 12pm  November 02,2010.  Please be guided accordingly. 
Parent Teacher Conference    
   
Wednesday, October 20:  Early Release schedule for PTC 
Student Late Start  Monday October 18                  Tuesday October 19 
IB1 Math S/H IA DUE  Period 1 A 7.30 – 8.15                Period 1 F 7.30 – 8.15 
IB2 Theater Research inv DRAFT DUE  Break 8.15 – 8.30                        Break 8.15 – 8.30 
  Period 2 B 8.35 – 9.20                Period 2 G 8.35 – 9.20 
Thursday, October 21:  Period 3 C 9.25 – 10.10              Period 3 H 9.25 – 10.10 
HS Sports Awards Dinner  Period 4 D 10.15 – 11.00           Period 4 A 10.15 – 11.00 
IB1 Math S/H IA DUE  Period 5 E 11.05 – 11.50            Period 5 B 11.05 – 11.50 
IB2 Theater Research inv DRAFT DUE   
  Early Release Schedule for Filipiniana 
Friday, October 22:  Friday October 22  
Early Student Release  Period 1 D 7.30 ‐ 8.10  
Filipiniana (Please see schedule and details on page 12)  Period 2 E 8.15 ‐ 8.55  
IB2‐Psych IA due  Break 8.55 – 9.10  
  Period 3 F 9.15 ‐ 9.55  
Saturday, October 23:  Period 4 G 10.00 ‐ 10.40  
ACT Room 1057  Period 5 H 10.45 – 11.25  
   
Upcoming Events: 
October  25 – November 2:  SCHOOL HOLIDAY 
November 3:  Classes Resume 
November 6: SAT 

FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

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From the CLINIC:
 
During the past week we have noticed an increase in the number of children coming to the clinic with ‘pink
eye’ or conjunctivitis. At this point, there are only a hand full of cases in each of the schools but, from
experience, we know that this illness can spread very quickly. We would like to remind parents that they
should not send their children to school if the white of the child’s eyes are looking pink or if there is any
itching, swelling or discharge from the eye.

They should take their children to their own pediatrician for diagnosis and treatment and should only let the children
return to school when the eyes are completely better or, preferably, when the doctor gives them clearance. Please ask
the children to come to the school clinic on return to school for our clearance to return to class.

The school continues to clean all classrooms and common surfaces with a disinfectant solution at the end of every
school day. We do, however, rely on the assistance of parents to ensure that we keep the infection rate down to an
absolute minimum.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in our efforts to ensure the safety and well being of the children.

SAILFISH NEWS:
 
Hello ISM Swimming Community. 
Sailfish & Varsity Swimming News. 
TRAINING REMINDER 
 Monday 18 & Tuesday 19 – No Swimming for Middle and High School due to Parent Teacher Conferences.   
 Elementary School – Normal Training. 
VARSITY SWIMMERS 
 Tryouts are being conducted, Varsity Team will be finalized on Friday. 
 Mandatory Training – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday,  3PM‐5PM (please don’t schedule other activities at this time)  
 Optional Extras Wednesday & Saturday am. 
 Do you have a Varsity T‐shirt designed yet?  Submit design to ATAC Office. 
 Enter Swim Meets through the Sailfish Blog ‐ http://sailfish.ism‐online.org/   Look for SIGN UP FORMS 
SWIMATHON – Saturday November 6th 
 Did you receive your Swimathon Pledge Form? If not please e‐mail and I will send it to you with your estimated laps. 
 This event is for ALL ISM Community, please encourage your friends and family to join in – Send them to here for more 
information. http://sailfish.ism‐online.org/meets/swimathon/ 
 Swimmers you must have an adult/guardian with you to count your laps.  Swimmers who do not have a counter will not be 
allowed to swim. 
 Swimmers please bring a dish for your meal, ES/MS you are eating after you swim.  HS you are eating before you swim – 
HEALTHY FOOD please .  Please refer to the Empty Calorie article on the blog. http://sailfish.ism‐
online.org/2010/10/06/empty‐calories/ 
CLUB TIME TRIALS – Wednesday October 20th 
 The list of swimmers who have not entered is posted on the Pool Notice Board. 
 All Sailfish swimmers are encouraged to swim, ISM swimmers are the only swimmers swimming, it’s a great way to see 
how much you are improving 
 To swim you must enter, (VARSITY it’s a compulsory meet for you)  Enter HERE. http://sailfish.ism‐online.org/sign‐up‐
forms/ism‐club‐time‐trial‐oct/ 
 Parents , we need you to help run the meet 22 people required  Please sign up here. http://sailfish.ism‐online.org/sign‐up‐
forms/time‐trial‐oct‐parent‐volunteer/ (It’s now working) 
ISM RELAY MEET – Saturday November 20 
 The list of swimmers who have not entered is posted on the Pool Notice Board. 
 This is going to be a fun event, no individual events, ONLY RELAYS. 
 Morning/early afternoon Event, will be finished by 1pm 

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  Teams from other schools will be attending. 
 HOW TO ENTER, (VARSITY it’s a compulsory meet for you)  Enter HERE. http://sailfish.ism‐online.org/sign‐up‐forms/ism‐
relay‐meet‐swimmer‐sign‐up/ 
 Parents will be running a BAKE SALE, Parents are requested to bring food/drinks that we can sell, your help to man the 
table is also requested. http://sailfish.ism‐online.org/sign‐up‐forms/ism‐relay‐meet‐bake‐sale/  
ISM MANILA SPRING MEET – INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL – Sat/Sun 19th/20th February 
 Sponsors – Anybody know of a company who wants to be a Corporate Sponsor of this event? 
 200‐300 Swimmers confirmed from China, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei and Australia. 
EQUIPMENT 
 Swim Caps are available 300 pesos, to get one pay the cashier 300p, bring the receipt to coach Andy. 
 Swim Suits – Are on their way, probably available after the October Break. 
 Sailfish Shirts are her e and are being distributed this week. 
PARENT MEETINGS 
 Today we had 15 parents attend. 
 Next meeting Wednesday 10th November 8:45am ES cafeteria. 
Andy Astfalck 
Head Coach 
ISM Swimming 
ISM Swimming Blog 
http://sailfish.ism‐online.org 
 
FROM THE ATAC OFFICE:
ISTA FESTIVAL:
ISM is excited to be hosting this year’s ISTA Middle School Theatre Festival! The International Schools Theatre
Association (ISTA) facilitates two MS festivals each year in Asia, which provide an amazing opportunity for
international students from around the world to engage in new theatrical experiences and to develop skills that will
deepen their passion for performance. As a school, ISM has been a proud supporter and participator of ISTA, and we
now have the opportunity to give the participants an experience they will never forget! We will be hosting the first ever
Musical Theatre ISTA festival, and we are very excited about welcoming other international students to the Philippines
and to our wonderful school.

The ISM ISTA Festival will take place November 19-21 (Friday to Sunday), and will involve as many as 100 students
from other countries, as well as our own ISM participants. As with any event, the whole ISM community has the
opportunity to get involved in this Middle School event. The most significant way for the ISM community to get
involved is to provide housing for the visiting students. If you are able to host some students, you may contact the
ATAC Office and/or the Fine Arts Office at badiangoj@ismanila.org and/or talense@ismanila.org . Most guests will
arrive on November 18th and will depart on either November 21st or 22nd. If you would like to help out with
organization or facilitation during the ISTA Festival, you may also contact Vicki Close in the Fine Arts Office
(closev@ismanila.org) for more details on how you can help.

More information about ISTA can be found at http://www.ista.co.uk/

We look forward to this fantastic event, and this excellent opportunity for ISM to “show Manila proud”!
Vicki Close John Mulhall Mark Pekin
Performing Arts Director MS Drama Faculty ATAC Director

BEARCAT DEN:
  Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den:
  Mon, Wed and Fridays from 11:30am – 1:00pm and 2:30pm – 4:00pm. Please note after the October Break the den will be
opening on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as well from 2:30-4pm.
  Thanks to all our great volunteers. If you would like to join the Bearcat Den team of volunteers and contribute to school life
with a fun group of people please drop by the den to find out more or email Chantal Wanten fam.wanten@hotmail.com to have
your name put on the den roster.

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ATAC ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
1st Season Awards Dinner: 
The 1st Season Awards dinner is Thursday Oct 21st at the HS Gym and celebrates the first season efforts of all HS teams 
for Volleyball/Cross Country/Soccer. Dress is smart casual! Start time is 5:30pm 
 
2nd Season Sports are underway for MS/HS teams as of this week and local league matches will begin immediately after 
the Oct break. Keep track of week day and weekend fixtures by using the game schedule page on the ATAC website…see 
below for details. 
 
GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found by going to the GAME SCHEDULE tab
on the ATAC page of the ISM website. You can also access this information via the ES/MS/HS divisional web pages.
Please note the game schedule does change often due to involvement with many local schools so please check the
page regularly to find out the latest information of where and when the Bearcats teams are playing. Access to the
game schedule page is also available via the ATAC blog. Click on the Bearcat logo to be directed to the game
schedule page.
http://atac.ism-online.org IASAS 1st Season Championships Results:
  Volleyball/Cross Country at Bangkok:
**There will not be any MS/HS team practices next   Girls Volleyball 4th
Mon/Tues 18/19th Oct due to MS/HS parent conferences   Boys Volleyball 5th
and the early dismissal at Noon.  Practice schedule will   Cross Country
resume from Wednesday 20th.  Girls 4th
  Boys 6th
Soccer at Jakarta
Boys 4th
Girls 5th

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FILIPINIANA UPDATE:
Mabuhay! For the past three decades, Filipiniana activity is one of the most anticipated events in school. Students 
showcase Philippine culture through dances, games, costumes, and most especially, food. This event is organized by 
the Philippine Cultural Club (PCC), with the participation of Middle School and parent‐volunteers. The proceeds of 
this activity go to our ISM Disaster Relief Funds. 
 
All Students are encouraged to join and march in  the parade. Students may wear any of the following: 
a. Filipino national costume. (Barong or Baro’t Saya Terno) 
b. PCC 2010 Shirts (on sale at Php400.00 each, outside the canteen during lunch); 
c. ISM 90th Anniversary shirts 
Do  take  note, however,  that  although  students  are  allowed  to  wear  the  PCC  and/or the 90th  anniversary  shirts  on 
that day, it is not a free dress day. Those shirts should be worn with school shorts, pants or skirt. As done in the  past 
Filipiniana events, students may attend class in ISM uniform and then change for the parade.  
 
All High School students are required to watch the program at the FAT. 
 
All Parents are welcome to join the festivities. Please remember all ISM Security rules will be strictly enforced.   

Time  HS Activity for FILIPINIANA 
11.30  Students dismissed from class 
11.30 ‐ 11.45  Students prepare for the Parade 
11.50 ‐ 12.10  HS and MS students, faculty, and admin March 
12.15 ‐ 12.22  Assemble in the FAT 
12.22‐12.26  Show Choir performs National Anthem (with HS Orchestra)  
  MC* introduces PCC President 
12.26‐12.30  PCC President (Mara Celine Javier) delivers opening speech 
  MC introduces Dance Company 
12.30‐12.35  Dance Company performs “Biyahe Tayo” 
  MC stalls and introduces Jazz Band 
12.35‐12.45  Jazz Band performs “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes” and “Katawan” 
MC stalls and introduces HS Orchestra 
12.45‐12.48  HS Orchestra performs “Rosas Pandan” 
  MC stalls and introduces Advanced Dance 
12.49‐12.53  Advanced Dance performs “Provinsyana” 
MC stalls and introduces Dance Class (Block F) 
12.53‐12.58  Dance Class performs “Ati‐atihan” inspired dance 
MC stalls and introduces Show Choir 
12.58‐1.04  Show Choir performs “Philippine Medley” 
   MC introduces HS Principal (Mr. Brown) 
1.04‐1.08  Mr. Brown delivers closing speech 
  MC introduces Dance Company 
1.08‐1.13  Dance Company performs “Noypi” 
  MC dismisses assembly 
1.20  Barrio Fiesta ‐ LUNCH 
1.30  Fear Factor begins in LT 
2.30  End 

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