International School Manila For ATTENDANCE concerns,

please contact the HS Office

(Sam Ramos or Laurie Atilano)
Tel: 840 8650 / 840 8653

HS FRIDAY BULLETIN
or email HSOffice@ismanila.org

For GUIDANCE concerns, please

contact Gigi Azarcon and Jasmin
January 8, 2010 Andres Tel:840-8655 / 840-8660

From the HS Office: From the Guidance Office:

Monday, Jan 11
Friday, 15 January 2010
Tuesday, Jan 12 Oxbridge Summer Program
New Parent Coffee 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, Room 1057

Wednesday, Jan 13 Wednesday, 27 January 2010

Student Late Start Fordham University Talk/Presentation by Marion
IB2-Math IA Start (H&S) Kinder, Coordinator of Admissions
11:30-12:00 New Student Round Up 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Room 1057

Thursday, Jan 14
IB2-Math IA Start (H&S)

Friday, Jan 15
Pre-IASAS Rugby (ISB)/ Swim (TAS)
IB2-FINAL EE DUE

Saturday, Jan 16
Pre-IASAS Rugby (ISB)/ Swim (TAS) INVITATION:

Sunday, Jan 17 The High School Office would like to invite parents
Pre-IASAS Rugby (ISB)/ Swim (TAS) to attend the HS New Parent Coffee on Tuesday,
January 12, 9:30am to 11:00am. This would be a
Remember: great opportunity to meet both old and new
parents. See you there!
January 18: Report Card Distribution

January 19: IB1 Biology H Field Trip

January 21: Instrumental Concert Reminder:

January 23: SAT Exam 7:30-1pm (LT, ES Gym, AMR)
January 23: THIMUN (Netherlands)
First Semester Report Card Distribution will be on
Monday, January 18. You may come to the High
School Office to personally pick up your child’s
Report Card or you may give an authorization letter
so a representative can claim on your behalf.

For parents who have not picked up the report cards

from the 2nd Semester of last school year, 2008-
2009, please claim it at the High School Office.

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From Operations and Security:

Access and parking within the campus are important security and safety issues. For the well-being of all members of the
ISM community, those entering the school campus are requested to follow the procedures outlined below.

Vehicular Access

During drop-off and pick-up times, vehicles may enter through Gates 2 and 3. Those entering through Gate 2 should
proceed to the drop off area and, once the student has alighted or boarded, they should exit via Gate 1. Those vehicles
entering through Gate 3 must turn into the covered parking area and use the designated drop-off areas. All vehicles must
exit through Gate 1.

Alternatively, vehicles entering through Gate 3 may park in the covered car park. The spaces reserved for parent-driven
cars should only be used by those vehicles which are driven by parents themselves. Vehicles in which parents are
traveling, but which are driven by a driver, should not use these spaces. Rather, they should park elsewhere in the covered
park or make use of the outside spaces next to the power center.

Please note that Gate 2 may only be used by vehicles displaying a valid ISM vehicle sticker.

Family/company drivers should not remain within school once they have delivered a student. They should exit the school
and return no sooner than 1:45 in the afternoon for pick up.

Visitors to ISM may not enter through Gate 3. There is an area for short stay visitor’s parking near Gate 1.

The Pedestrian Gate

Location
The pedestrian gate is located in the perimeter fence mid-way between Gate 1 and Gate 2. There is a paved area between
the road and the perimeter fence, allowing easy access to the gate.

The pedestrian gate is solely for the entry of members of the ISM Community at the beginning of the school day. It will only
be open between 7:00 and 7:45 (8:00 to 8:45 on Wednesdays). Due to parking restrictions and in the interests of security it
will not be open in the afternoon for pick ups. During the time it is open, it will be under the supervision of members of the
ISM Guard Force.

Drop-off Procedure
Drivers should stop adjacent to the paved area and students should alight from the right side of their vehicle. The driver
should then move off, clearing the space for other vehicles dropping off students. Under no circumstances should a student
be dropped off from the outside lane. This is dangerous as the student would need to walk across the front of another
vehicle.

Drivers are reminded that traffic regulations forbid parking on the roads around ISM. Therefore, vehicles should only be
stopping for the brief tine it takes for a student to alight. Drivers must not wait for anybody to return to the vehicle.

Car Stickers
The car stickers for he school year 2009/2010 are available from the security office.

Each ISM family will be issued one vehicle sticker free of charge. Any additional stickers will be issued following payment
of Php100.00 to the cashier’s office.

In order to facilitate the easy recognition of authorized cars at the gates, the stickers should be affixed to the top right corner
of the windshield. Further to this, old ISM stickers issued in previous years should be removed.

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ID Cards
ID cards should be worn at all times while on campus. If you have not been issued an ID card, or you have lost it, you
should obtain one by visiting the security office and completing the appropriate application form.

Vehicle checks
The practice of inspecting vehicles will continue. During off-peak hours all vehicles will be checked before they are allowed
to enter the campus. During peak hours (drop off and pick-up times), all vehicles without valid stickers and randomly
selected vehicles with stickers will be asked to undergo an examination.

Whether an examination is conducted or not, it is important that the security staff at the gates are able to identify the
occupants of vehicles entering the campus; therefore IDs must be clearly displayed. Vehicles with tinted windows must roll
down windows to allow a clear view of the interior of the vehicle.

Drivers, Helpers and Bodyguards

Drivers, helpers and bodyguards should not be waiting on campus for students throughout the school day. After dropping
off students they should exit the school grounds and not return more than 30 minutes before dismissal time. Those who
repeatedly fail to comply with the regulation will have their access privilege suspended.

Only those vehicles carrying parents or other people with business within the school will be allowed to return to the campus
before 1:45 p.m.

There are designated areas for unaccompanied drivers, yayas, helpers and security escorts to wait for parents and
students. Unless specifically authorized, they may not enter any other area. In the interest of security, and to prevent
congestion at the pedestrian entrances to the covered parking area, parents are requested to emphasize to their employees
the importance of cooperating with the security staff and remaining in the appropriate areas.

Termination of Employment
In the event of the termination of service of a family employee, parents are asked to secure the former employee’s ISM ID
card and return it to the Security office. If this is not possible, it is important tat the Security Office is still informed of the
change of circumstances.

Finally, I would like to thank all members of the ISM community for their cooperation in helping us maintain ISM as a safe
and secure environment for our children.

Firearms
All members of the ISM community are reminded that it is strictly forbidden for firearms to be brought onto the campus. This
includes concealed weapons carried by bodyguards for close protection. Any person arriving at the school with a firearm
should inform the gate guard and arrangements will be made for the weapon to be safely and securely stored during the
visitor’s stay.

Security staff directions

Our security team is endeavoring to make the school as safe and secure an environment as possible for all members of our
community. We as that everybody cooperate with us in this important task. In particular, all those entering our campus are
requested to comply with any direction given to them by members of our guard force. In the event that anyone is unclear as
to the purpose of such instructions they can seek clarifications from the security office. Please note that it is the parents’
responsibility to advise their staff accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation. We are looking forward to another successful semester at International School Manila.

Regards,
MICHAEL FLYNN
Director
Operations & Security

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From the ATAC Office:
Welcome back students and parents! UP COMING MAJOR EVENTS
We have a busy couple of months ahead for a wide Jan 15‐17 Swim team to Taipei and Rugby team to Bangkok for
range of activities and sports events on our calendar. Pre‐IASAS exchange weekend
Please keep track of sports fixtures/dates via the game
schedule page on the ATAC or divisional website Jan 16 MS Tennis competition begins (see game schedule on
pages. These dates and venues can change often so website for dates/venues)
please check regularly!
Jan 16 Swim meet @ Brent
Jan 16 ISM Touch Invitational @ ISM
Model United Nations (MUN):
On Jan 23rd our THIMUN group departs for their Jan 16 JV Rugby at Brent
annual participation in the prestigious THIMUN Jan 20 (Wed) Varsity/JV Basketball v Faith @ ISM Games start
convention at The Hague, Netherlands. Mr. Hobbins at 4pm
and Ms Hutchinson will lead our outstanding group of
ISM MUN participants for this event. The students Jan 22 (Fri) Varsity/JV Basketball v Brent @ Brent
selected for this trip have been working hard since the
Jan 23 PRADA boys only swim meet at Brent
beginning of the school year last August and will no
doubt represent ISM proudly. We wish all of them the Jan 23 UP Touch Invitational at UP Sunken Garden
very best for this trip.
Jan 27‐31 3rd Season IASAS
Swim team to SAS
GO BEARCATS! Rugby/Touch/Tennis teams to Jakarta
Basketball Teams to Kuala Lumpur
Dear ISM Parents,

IASAS Art/Music Festival is fast approaching! March 3-7th! Please see sign up letter and information included in this bulletin.
I would like to ask for your assistance with housing for a visiting IASAS Art/Music student. We require 160 housing placements for this
event. If you have not housed before it is great chance to meet fantastic students from our IASAS schools. Requirements are listed to
give you an idea of what is needed if you say yes.

IASAS Art and Music Festival: Housing requirements/details:

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Housing needed from Wednesday night 3 March until Sunday morning 7 March. (4 nights)
A bed/futon/fold-out couch or comfortable place for guest to sleep.
Provide transportation to and from ISM each day
Provide a breakfast each morning
Provide one or two evening meals (Wed and Thursday most likely. Evening meals not required on Friday or Saturday.
Be at home in evenings (coaches will make curfew calls each night at 10pm to check students are at home)
Treat and welcome your guest as you would like your own child treated if they were attending an event at another IASAS school and
being housed.

If you can assist with housing visiting students please print out the letter attached, fill it in and return the slip to ATAC or Fine
Arts office or call/email Joan in ATAC office or Rochelle in the Fine Arts office if you have any further questions.
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In addition there will be a fantastic event for ISM community and lovers of the Fine Arts to attend on Friday March 5 .
The Art Exhibition opening in the FAT Gallery and then the Festival Concert in our FAT on Friday afternoon/evening will be a
great showcase of all the hard work done by the IASAS participants.
All art pieces from IASAS delegates will be on display for viewing prior to the festival concert featuring all IASAS Strings, Band,
Piano and Vocal delegates under the direction of our visiting conductors. The high quality of artwork on display and the
incredible musical talents of the IASAS participants will make for a great evening of arts and music at this year’s ISM Art &
Music Cultural Convention. Tickets for this art exhibition/concert will go fast and will be available soon. More details to come in
upcoming bulletins.

I look forward to your support to make this a great ISM community event.

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 TIME TO SIGN UP FOR TYPHOID VACCINATIONS

Date Price (Php)

February 10th 2010 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 and microbiology lab technicians
• persons with close exposure to an 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 29TH 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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From the Fine Arts Office:

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