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.

REMINDERS:
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION For the week of January 26 - 31
Printed Report Card Distribution and Honors Certificates will be ready for pick up
at the HS Office on Monday, January 19. Only Parents will be allowed to pick up Monday, January 26
Report Cards. Students will not be allowed to claim their report cards. 2.30pm Homeroom
PHOTOS 3.00pm Lets Go Green Meeting (3072)
Parents/Students who ordered photos please don’t forget to send payment. The THIMUN (Hague)
HS Office will only accept check payments. Please make the check payable to IB 12 EE Viva Voce
PHOTO CONCEPTS STUDIO.
SENIOR CLASS RINGS Tuesday, January 27
Sign up for orders are still ongoing at the HS Office. If you already ordered, THIMUN (Hague)
Please don’t forget to pay for your class ring! Payments should be done at the IB 12 EE Viva Voce
Cashiers Office.
Wednesday, January 28
Student Late Start
THIMUN (Hague)
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHT: IB 12 EE Viva Voce
10.55 HS Assembly – IASAS Send Off

Thursday, January 29
THIMUN (Hague)
IB 12 EE Viva Voce
IB 11 Lunchtime EE Info Sessions in Dept
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009
ISM FINE ARTS THEATRE (FAT) Friday, January 30
THIMUN (Hague)
IB 12 EE Viva Voce
FAT — 5:00-5:20 PM IB 11 Lunchtime EE Info Sessions in Dept

- Embarking on the College Journey Saturday, January 31

(HS Guidance Department) CFK Field Trip
- Introduction to Family Connection Family Fun Day

(Elizabeth Mohr)
5:25-5:55 PM Workshop Session 1 Dates to Remember
LT — Canada (Ron Fast)
Feb 2: College Night for Parents
1057 — Australia (Amber Careen — IDP)
Feb 5: IASAS 2nd Season
MC — United Kingdom (David Birchenall) Feb 6-8: No Homework Weekend
AMR — Malaysia/Singapore (Amber Tan) Feb 10: IASAS Math
6:00-6:25 PM Workshop Session 2
LT— Canada (Ron Fast)
1057 — Australia (Amber Careen — IDP)
MC — United Kingdom (David Birchenall)
AMR — Malaysia/Singapore (Amber Tan)
FAT — 6:30-7:00 PM
United States (HS Guidance Department)

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From the Guidance Office:
DATE
February 2, 2009
Fine Arts Theater
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
February 10, 2009
11:25 am - 12:05 pm
Room 1057
*Please check out our guidance website for more upcoming
events and news
CONGRATULATIONS:
NAME OF STUDENT
Kamran Heinrich Ahmad
Sarah Jane Ahmed
Mark Jedric Ang
Daisy Birchenall
Antoinette Brillantes
John Jacob Benjamin Co
Vicente Jaime Maria Constantino
Jan-Michael Nadora Cruz
Jasmin Dargani
Suzannah Davis
Alexandra Amanda Eduque
Ron Richard Chow Habla
Sung Yeon (Tammy) Joo
Shao-Ting Ko
Jun-Ho Lee
Louie Angelo Lee
Patricia Maria Josefina Limcaoco
Maria Lourdes Margarita Mojica
Jeane Catherine Catherine Napoles
Gabriella Alexandra Navas
Yu Ohyama
Rina Noelle Opinion
Janina Marie Paredes
Maria Rebecca Pelaez Plaza
Antheia Brittni Rae
Saadia Rahman
Kannah Marie Alvarez Salazar
Laura Smith
Kenley Aldridge Tan
Solongo Tumurbaatar
Amanda Yong Yu
Wei Onn Yuen
Nissim Zeitoune
Save The Date
What : ISM’s University Kickoff
ACTIVITY When: Monday, February 2nd
Time: 5-7pm
College Night for Parents
Come hear details about higher education opportunists in
the UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia/Singapore, and the
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH
United States. We will have representatives from each of
COLUMBIA
the educational systems discussing the variety of
TALK/PRESENTATION
by Ahnes Hong, UBC Reprentative opportunities available.
The program is open to the entire ISM community and I
strongly encourage all juniors to attend with at least one
parent.
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University of Durham
Loyola University Chicago
De La Salle University Manila, University of the Philippines
Ateneo de Manila University
Pace University
De La Salle University Manila
Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines
De La Salle University Manila
Lesley University
Bangor University, University of Sussex
Barnard College
Ateneo de Manila University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Liberal Arts & Sciences), New York University (Tisch
School of the Arts), University at Buffalo The State University of New York
Fordham University (College of Business Administration)
University of Michigan
University of Pennsylvania
Stanford University
Ateneo de Manila University
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Irvine
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines
Menlo College
Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
University of Western Ontario, McMaster University (Faculty of Health Science)
Ateneo de Manila University, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Queen's University
De La Salle University Manila, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey at New Brunswick
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Duke University
Cornell University (College of Art, Arch., & Plan.)
Curry College
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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 Sean Brenan
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

REMINDERS:
IASAS Send off assembly is on Jan 28th in room 1057 immediately following the HS assembly. All 2nd
season IASAS traveling athletes are expected to attend the lunch sponsored by the Bearcat Parents

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L to R: Ina Guingona, Angela De Villa, Stephanie Kubota
Congratulations to the ISM Golf Team who travelled to
Bangkok last weekend to participate in the 2009 IASAS Golf
Invitational Tournament hosted at the Bangkok Golf Club.
The course was in magnificent condition with lightning fast
greens making it a very tough challenge for all golfers. This
year all six IASAS schools participated in the event with
some outstanding scores being posted on both days of the
36 hole stroke play event. The camaraderie between all
teams was fantastic and it truly represented a typical IASAS
event with high level of skill on display, competitive spirit,
and great social dynamics between all teams after play had
concluded each day.

Our girls’ team (Ina Guingona, Stephanie Kubota and freshman Angela De Villa) placed 2nd and received Silver
Medals which was a great achievement. Angela De Villa also posted scores of 79/82 over both rounds to take the
silver medal in the individual competition as well.
Our boys’ team (Jae Yoon Ryoo, Hak Rim Kim, Jin Wook Lee) played consistent golf with all three players posting
better scores on day two than day one. They placed 4th this year and have improved their team placing each year
over the past three tournaments.

Congratulations to all players on their commitment and dedication to the school golf team.

Mr. Pekin

LET’S GO GREEN:

All faculty, students and parents are invited to this
month’s school-wide ‘Let’s Go Green’ meeting on
Monday, January 26th
3-4pm in room 3072
This is a great opportunity to share ideas about
promoting environmental responsibility in school.
This month we will be putting our heads together to
plan how to meaningfully celebrate Earth Week
(April 20-24) here at ISM.
If you are unable to make the meeting but have
some suggestions or questions, please don’t
hesitate to email me.
The Green Rules (listed below), as well as our
other green policies, are all published there.
» Switch off lights and aircon if you are the
last person to leave the room.
» Switch off all computer monitors when not
in use.
» Switch off and shut down all computers at
break, at lunchtime and after school.
» Use natural light as often as possible.
» Use both sides of paper whenever possible.

You can check out our website for further details Many thanks for your continuing support,
www.ism-online.org/gogreen/ Let’s Go Green.

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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, 7 th
February 2009 from 8:00am -1:00pm.

Parent’s name ( pls. print) :______________________________ Contact #: ________________

Parent signature: ___________________________________ Contact #2:________________

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From the
PTA Office:

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