M I D D L E S C H O O L

Volume 1, Issue # 22
February 02 to 06, 2009
GREEN PATCH
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harmful pollution!
Please deposit
used plastic bags in the
MS Office.
Student Bulletin
WEEK AT A GLANCE
February 02 to 06, 2009 Homebase on
February 12
Monday, February 02 Regular Schedule (2:30-2:50 P.M.)
Tuesday, February 03 Regular Schedule
Wednesday, February 04 Student Late Start
Grade 6-TBA, Grade 7-HB, Grade 8 –CWW Classrooms
Thursday, February 05 Regular Schedule

Friday, February 06 Regular Schedule

Dear Students:

Mr. Toze shared an extremely important message with you last week regarding personal responsibility and the security of your
personal belongings. Keep your things safe in a locker and do not share your locker combination. Also, DO NOT leave your
bag unattended; either store it in your locker or carry it with you. Make the right choice and act responsibly!

On February 3rd there is going to be a CWW Information Session from 5:00—6:30 P.M. in the FAT. Please invite your parents
to attend so they can learn about the meaningful activities that you’ll be participating in from February 16—20.

Looking ahead...there will be a Middle School dance on February 13 for all MS students and AMIS Honor Band participants.
On February 14, the AMIS Festival Concert will start at 5:00 P.M. Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on these exciting
events!

Enjoy a fantastic week!

Ms. Fredericks and Ms. Sayson

Upcoming Events PowerSchool

in the Middle School Grade Update

February 13 - MS Progress Reports

February 03 CWW Information Evening (5:00 P.M., FAT)
February 27
05 to 07 ISTA (Shanghai American School)
05 to 08 AMIS MS String Festival (Singapore) March 13 - End of Quarter 3
13 MS AMIS Band Assembly Performance (2:20 P.M., FAT) (Grades only)
13 MS Quarter 3 Progress Reports
13 MS Party
14 MS AMIS Band Festival Concert (5:30 P.M., FAT)
16 to 20 Classroom Without Walls

SERVICE LEARNING TENNIS CLUB

ACTIVITIES
The AFAC Tennis Club will start on February 12,
February 07 - WILD & GK777 2009 (Thursday). Class will meet at the Tennis
February 14 - Samahan Bukas Palad Court from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.
 MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTY
Dear Middle School Students,
Yiddie up Middle School! On February
13th, Friday, arrives the long awaited MS
Party! It’s the Sadie Hawkins dance, so
it’s time for you beautiful girls to ask the
guys. Don’t be shy, just go for it! It’s your
time to shine. If you don’t want to ask a
guy, that’s okay! Chillax (chill and relax!)
and hang out with your buddies! Music, dancing, laughing
and fun! Fun is everywhere this MS party. To add to the
fun, there will be AMIS (Association for Music in Interna-
tional Schools) students from all over the world! Isn’t that
exciting? Imagine all the friends you’ll make, and of course,
all the fun you’ll be having! It will be a Middle School party
like never before, and you will regret it if you don’t come!
Permission slips will be given out in Homebase a week be-
fore the party, so hang in there, Middle School! Tickets are
100 pesos, and we’ll sell them from February 11
(Wednesday) to 13 (Friday), right outside the cafeteria dur-
ing lunch. You can also buy them at the door, right before
the party on February 13. There are no paper tickets this
time, so don’t be afraid to buy your tickets early—we’ll have
a confidential list to check off!
-Your one and only Middle School Student Council.
FREE CONCERT PASSES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FINE ARTS
OFFICE.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
SAILFISH SWIM CLUB NEWS &
AQUATHON ANNOUNCEMENT
ISM Aquathon,
Calling experienced Triathletes, Duathletes and Aquathletes. The
Sailfish Swim Club is running an Aquathon on the morning of Satur-
day, 18th of April. It will consist of a run, swim then run. If you are
interested in assisting to organize this event, please contact Coach
Andy. astfalcka@ismanila.org
Sailfish Newsletter
The Sailfish Swim Club sends a big cheer to our Varsity Swim Team
who are competing in Bangkok at the IASAS Swimming Champion-
ships.
Keep up with Sailfish Events/Meets and News. Subscribe to Coach
Andy's weekly e-mail, astfalcka@ismanila.org and visit our web page.
It's regularly updated with news, meet results, and articles. Please
bookmark it in your internet browser.
http://www.ismanila.org/portal/alias__/lang__en/tabID__1207/
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For your Calendars:
• Overdue: All Sailfish Swim Club members need to re register at
the start of each semester, if you have not done so yet, please e-
mail Coach Andy for a re registration form.
• February 7th, Saturday - Manila Japanese Meet (entries closed)
• February 11th, Wednesday - Parent Meeting - 8:30 A.M. HS cafe-
teria
• February 26th, Thursday - Entry Deadline for ISM Spring Meet.
E-mail coach Andy astfalcka@ismanila.org
• March 7th, Saturday - ISM Spring Meet
Currently middle school swim practices have been adjusted to give our
Varsity Swim Team members the use of the whole pool. Normal train-
ing resumes on Wednesday, 4th of February. Until then, middle
school swimmers training will consist of extended dry land training and
practicing starts and turns in the elementary and deep pools.
The following Sailfish Swim Club Members are competing at Manila
Japanese School on Saturday, 7th of February: Mica Smith, Eve
Caudill, Greer Christensen-Gibbons, Kara Maeda, Charly Blazy, Alis-
tair Ronald, Conrad Lee, and Justin Van Klaveren.
Andy Astfalck
Head Coach
ISM Swimming Web Page
Email: astfalcka@ismanila.org
Phone: (0632) 8408620
 FROM THE ATAC OFFICE
Congratulations and best wishes to all 2nd season athletes traveling 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!

Mark Pekin
Athletics and Activities Director
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 A.M., depart by 8:00 A.M. and return at approximately 1:00 P.M. 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
9:30 A.M. or in the FAT at 10:55 A.M.

Additional information:
• Bring a snack and plenty of water
• Bring small money for snacks and drinks on site
• DO NOT bring valuables of any kind (no electronics, trendy clothing, etc)
• We will be working outdoors; sunscreen and a sunhat are needed.
• Participants should dress for physical labor: gloves, solid shoes, an old t-shirt and suitable trousers/shorts.
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Submit this entire form (signed by a parent where relevant) to Stephanie Hagedorn before 3:00 P.M. on Thursday 5th February in
room P079 in the Admissions area.
‰ Student in HS / MS / ES - Please complete the form below
‰ Teacher in HS / MS / ES – Please print your name ______________________
‰ Parent – Please print your name__________________________ and Sign here ___________________
To be completed by parent or legal guardian:

__________________________________________________________________
Name of Student and Grade Level

has my permission to participate in the ISM and GK Community Build, Taguig City on: Saturday, 7th February 2009 from 8:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M.
Parent’s name (pls. print): ____________________________________________ Contact # 1:____________________
Parent signature: ___________________________________________________ Contact # 2:____________________