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Student Bulletin

Volume 2, Issue # 18 December 14 to 18, 2009

WEEK AT A GLANCE December 14 to 18, 2009 Monday, December 14

Regular Schedule MS Pep Rally (2:15 P.M., MS Gym)

Tuesday, December 15

MS Sports Day

Wednesday, December 16

Student Late Start/Early Release (12:00 noon)

Thursday, December 17

Beginning of School Holiday

Friday, December 18

School Holiday

Dear Students: Students are reminded to wear the proper house shirt for Sports Day on Tuesday, December 15 and report straight to Homebase for attendance. Also, it will most likely be hot and sunny on the fields. Please plan accordingly so you can enjoy a full day of activities. On Wednesday, December 16 there will be an early dismissal; school starts at 8:30 A.M. and ends at 12:00 noon. Report to Homebase and see the schedule below for more details. Remember to be responsible and arrange for transportation at noon. We have made it to the last week of the semester! Congratulations for all your hard work and dedication. The study habits you are developing now will continue throughout your lives. Have a safe and relaxing break with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Ingat! Ms. Fredericks and Ms. Sayson

December 16 Schedule Grade 5 & 6 TIME

Grade 7 & 8

ACTIVITY

TIME

8:30-9:30

Homebase

8:30-9:30

Homebase

9:30-11:00

Activity (LT)

9:30-11:00

Student Film Fest (FAT)

11:00-12:00

Homebase/Parties

11:00-12:00

Homebase/Parties

12:00

Dismissal

12:00

Dismissal

Upcoming Events in the Middle School January

February

ACTIVITY

05

Classes Resume

09

Service Learning Activity: Gawad Kalinga

15

MS Courtyard Activity (3:00 P.M.)

20

New Student Luncheon

21

MS New Parent Coffee (7:45 A.M., LT)

25 to 29

MS Readers’ Week

28 to 30

AMIS Honor Band

06

Family Fun Day

PowerSchool Grade Update Jan. 05 - PowerSchool closes Jan. 15 - PowerSchool opens Jan. 18 - First Semester Reports Distribution

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE ATAC OFFICE Saturday, December 12th: •

Cheerleading Camp (9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.) - Covered Court for MS/HS students who have signed up with Coach Grabow

•

MS Boys Basketball MS Gym (see game times on Game schedule- ATAC website)

•

MS Girls Green Basketball vs. Brent at HS Gym

•

Varsity Boys Basketball HS gym (see game times on Game schedule- ATAC website)

Congratulations to all members of our Gymnastics team and the Sailfish swimmers for their efforts last weekend at the Bea Lucero Cup and the ISM Swimathon. Results have been included via Coach Ramon and Coach Andy.

There will be no practices on Wednesday, December 16th. Student dismissal is at noon. Regular practice schedule will recommence from Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

On behalf of the ATAC staff I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas vacation. See you in 2010!

MS AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Please be advised that the MS AFAC Dance and Music classes will end on December 11, 2009. Students who wish to continue with their activity for the Second Semester MUST register again. Registration period is from December 2 until December 16. You will find the registration form on the next page. Schedule of Season 3 activities is now available. Activities that will be taking place during the third season are: Basketball, Badminton, MS Mixed Touch, Recreational Gymnastics, Aquatics (learn to swim), Tennis and Circus Skills. If you are interested in any of the activities, please go and register at the ES AFAC office based in the ES main office. Thanks . Mr. Allen [email protected]

ISM CLIMBING COMPETITION RESULTS December 5, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO ISM GYMNASTICS TEAM for Participating the Bea Lucero Cup 2009 held last December 6, 2009 (Sunday) at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Vito Cruz, Manila

ISM SWIMATHON RESULTS At the recent ISM Swimathon, Sailfish, Varsity and parents and teachers swam at total of 262,825 meters or 10,513 laps of the School pool on Saturday 7th . Standouts included:

Tsukasa Maekawa