M I D D L E

Issue # 33 May 07 to 11, 2012

Student Bulletin
May 07 to 11, 2012
Regular Schedule Regular Schedule Student Late Start/Regular Schedule
MS Assembly (11:40 A.M., FAT)

S C H O O L

WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, May 07 Tuesday, May 08 Wednesday, May 09 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 11
Dear Students: Congratulations to all involved with the MS Play, His Dark Materials. Everyones dedication has helped create a very memorable production. The Grade 5 and 6 music recital takes place at 5:00 PM this Tuesday, May 8 in the Little Theater. Come and see the final performance of the Choir, Strings and Band. Bearcat Idol finals are here. The showdown will happen during the MS Party this Friday, May 11. Dont miss it; buy your ticket this week during lunchtime. Also, remember to arrange for a ride home at 8:00 PM sharp. PowerSchool will be updated this Friday, May 11. Be sure to check your progress and talk with teachers to make sure you end the school year on a positive note. Yours in Education, Mr. Gillespie and Ms. Sayson

Regular Schedule Regular Schedule

Upcoming Events in the Middle School

April May 30 to May 16 Art Exhibit (FAT Gallery) 05 08 11 12 14 to 18 16 17 to 18 22 22 25 Service Learning Trip Gr. 5 & 6 Beginning Recital (5:00 P.M., LT) Gr. 5 to 8 Party/Bearcat Idol Finals (5:00 P.M.) Service Learning Trip Gr. 4 Tour and Talk MS Finale Concert (5:30 P.M., FAT) Student Council Voting Grade 8 Advocating for Change (AFC) Homeless World Cup (3:00 P.M., HS Field) Grade 8 Dinner Dance (7:00 P.M., LT)

PowerSchool Grade Update

May 11 - Grade Update May 25 - PowerSchool Closes May 31 - PowerSchool Opens

5:00 to 8:00 PM

Do you play Minecraft?

Hello, Do you play Minecraft? Would you like to play on the new ISM server? If so, please copy and paste link below and complete the form. Once you complete the form, you will get a confirmation in your email soon with all the details you will need to play on the ISM server. We are currently finishing the set up and launch is coming soon! https://docs.google.com/a/ismanila.org/ spreadsheet/viewform? formkey=dE1FbV95ZlAyT2syN0NmbXdSNW9OUlE6 MQ Happy Crafting, Steve McCallum Elementary School IT Coordinator International School Manila

FROM THE ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES OFFICE

Since the launch at the beginning of the school year, the ATAC blog has to date received over 25,ooo visits and has provided valuable up to date information for ISM students/parents in a wide variety of ATAC program areas. We are constantly updating the blog to provide current information and in our quest to do so, you will notice a new twitter service now available. Tweets from ISManilaAD will be posted for important ISM information/updates related to the ATAC program. This service will be especially relevant to HS students/parents who are heavily involved in our program and who may travel frequently with school teams. If buses or flights are delayed, a tweet can be posted to inform parents and to allow them to keep updated if events like this occur. If you are a regular IASAS host family, this service may be of use as tweets will be posted if arriving teams have been delayed at the airport and pick up times are affected. You can view tweets on the blog home page and also by subscribing to twitter/setting up an account. You can follow ISManilaAD by clicking on the follow me button at the blog home page and you can receive updates directly to your cell phone to keep updated on the go with all the Bearcats action! During IASAS weeks score updates/results and medal performances will also be posted! Well done to our Sailfish swimmers who competed in Hong Kong last weekend. From all reports, it was a busy (over 500 swimmers competing at the meet) weekend. For full results, please check the sailfish blog. New school records were achieved along with PBs (personal bests) from almost all swimmers. Thanks to Coach Andy/Coach April and all the swimmers and parents who attended the meet. ATAC Events Coming Up: May 12 - Aikido and Judo meet in the Gymnastic area/ Covered Court May 22 - ISM Homeless World Cup Football Tournament, 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. See Ms. Vogt to pay/register your team. Open to MS/HS students. Funds raised help support the Philippines Homeless World Cup team to travel to Mexico City to compete. GAME SCHEDULE PDF: (access to game schedule information) Information about all mid week/weekend fixtures for ISM teams can be found via the ATAC blog. 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. Click on schedules tab or the Bearcat logo to be directed to the http:// powerschool.ismanila.org/public/ You will need your power school user name and password to access the game schedule pdf. BEARCAT DEN: Please note that new travel bags are arriving soon and new dri-fit training shirts are now available (see photos in this article). Regular Opening Hours for the Bearcat Den: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 11:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. & 2:30 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, from 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. If you are interested in joining our group of volunteers in the Bearcat Den, please contact our BCD volunteers coordinator, Radhika at radhikasavantmohit@yahoo.com or pop in to the Den near the HS Cafeteria and talk with one of our volunteers. They will be very happy to make you welcome. Anyone interested in joining the den next school year starting in August names are being taken, please contact Radhika to submit your information and expression of interest. Please note final day for den sales this school year is Wednesday, May 30th. On Thursday, May 31st, the den volunteers will be doing inventory and closing up the den for summer hibernation. The den will not be open for sales on the final day of school May 31st. Regards, Mark Pekin Director of Athletics/Activities