M I D D L E

Issue # 13 November 14 to 18, 2011

Student Bulletin
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S C H O O L

WEEK AT A GLANCE
November 14 to 18, 2011
Monday, November 14 Tuesday, November 15 Wednesday, November 16 Thursday, November 17 Friday, November 18
Dear Students: This week you will all be taking the ERB exam in your English classes. It will be a great opportunity to show how far your writing skills have come. Try your hardest and put to use all the writing skills you have learned in class. Remember to bring a book to read in case you finish early. Have you seen the Legends of Jazz banners hanging in the hallways? The concerts begin this week and you wont want to miss them. High Schools concert is November 16 and Middle Schools concert is December 8. Check the bulletin for details or speak with your friends who have music classes. This Saturday, November 19 is another opportunity for Saturday Service. Students and teachers will head to Habitat for Humanity and help build the community. Register in the Guidance Office or speak with Ms. Lim for more information. Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Bowl team for WINNING the semester one Academic Bowl competition held at Faith Academy School on Thursday, November 10. Mr. Gillespie and Ms. Sayson

Student Late Start/Regular Schedule (11:40 A.M.):

Gr. 5 - HB; Gr. 6 - Lofthouse; Gr. 7 - FAT; Gr. 8 - AMR

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Upcoming Events in the Middle School

November 14 to 18 19 21 to 24 22 25 26 29 30 December 02 03 ERB Testing Service Learning Trip New Book Fair (FAT Gallery) Grade 5 & 6 Beginners Recital (5:00 P.M., LT) Filipiniana Service Learning Trip Art Exhibit Opening (3:00 P.M., FAT Gallery) School Holiday (Bonifacio Day) Grade 5 to 8 End-of-Semester Party Service Learning Trip

PowerSchool Grade Update

Nov. 25 - Grade Update Dec. 09 - Grade Update Jan. 09 - PowerSchool closes

29 to Dec. 09 Art Exhibit

We are the Champions!

Congratulations to the Middle School Academic Bowl Team for WINNING at the semester one Academic Bowl competition held at Faith Academy School last Thursday, 10th November 2011. The ISM team members were: Kang, Je Yun (Bryan) - Gr. 8 Kim, Dylan Hanyi - Gr. 8 Kim, Ho Jun - Gr. 8 Liu, James - Gr. 8 Mohan, Aparna - Gr. 8 Nam, Hyun Jin (Emmy) - Gr. 7 Park, Daniel - Gr. 7 Ray,Trishala - Gr. 8 Thomas, Amita - Gr. 8 Zhang, David - Gr. 5 Go Bearcats! Coach Valerie Birchenall

Author Visit for Adults As part of the New Book Fair, we have a special guest Samantha Sotto, author of Before Ever After. We invite you to meet the author to discuss her new novel. Date: Thursday 24th November Time: 7:45am Venue: Lofthouse B, upper level in elementary school 10% Discount off all books All discounts will automatically be deducted upon payment at the register. Raffle Tickets For purchases between PHP950-PHP1000 (dont worry, if you are a few pesos short!), a raffle ticket will be given for a draw at the end of the book fair. Prize: Movie tickets to Power Plant in Rockwell. Good Cause Did you know that 10% of the value of sales from the book fair will go towards book purchases for the various Service Learning Projects the school supports. For purchases of PHP500 one school starter pack (pencils, pens, notebooks) will be donated in your childs name and distributed to Service Learning Projects. Recommended book lists Our ES, MS and HS librarians have put together recommended book lists. Please check on the school website under the PTA/New Book Fair for complete lists for each level. Start shopping for the holiday seasonal ISM-PTAs NEW BOOK FAIR 2011: Read a Book Travel the World 21st 24thNovember, 2011 FAT Lobby (Fine Arts Theater) Daily 7:00am 4:00pm We officially open the Book Fair on Monday, 21st November in the Fine Arts Theater 7:30 8:00am with: Cooking Demonstration and Breakfast for Adults The ISM community is invited to join us for breakfast as we open this event with a cooking demonstration from our special guest Aileen Anastacio, author of Home Caf 100 Recipes for Irresistible Coffee and Delectable Desserts and launching her new book Home-Made for the Holidays, Over 60 Treats to Enjoy at Home or Give as Gifts. There will be coffee/tea (sponsored by Allegro) along with cakes and goodies baked using Aileen Anastacios recipes. Her books will be available at the New Book Fair. She will be happy to autograph copies of her book. Daily Quiz for Students There will be a Question of the Day competition for all Elementary, Middle and High School students. Students will have a chance to win National Book Store gift vouchers. Questions will be posted inside the ES, MS and HS libraries daily as well as on notice boards for the duration of the book fair. Students have until the end of the school day to post their answers in the box provided in the library. The winning entry will be drawn and posted on the library notice board. Special Orders If the book that you are looking for is not available at the Book Fair, you may order it from a National Book Store representative at the FAT Lobby. Make your list now and put your order in on Monday 21st or Tuesday 22nd! NBS will only accept lists or special orders until Tuesday 22nd November, 2011. Last day of pick up of books ordered will be on 24th November, 2011. Bring along some friends If you have friends that are interested in our events, bring them with you. For security reasons, please note, guests must be accompanied by ISM ID holders and come in an ISM stickered car. Dont forget On Wednesday the Book Fair will be open from 7:00 am. Dont miss this much-anticipated event, and find early stocking stuffers at the New Book Fair! We look forward to seeing you there! New Book Fair Committee Co-Chairs Kelly Hauber Winnie Lo-Kuefner Sarah Stalley SimranUttam Maggie Vanwijnen