Middle School

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Middle School

Weekly Publication for Middle School Parents

ISSUE # 15 WEEK OF NOVEMBER 23 TO 27, 2009

From the Middle School Office Dear Parent/s: This week, as part of the PTA New Book Fair, the Middle School students listened to a talk given by Mr. Amado Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta (a.k.a. Sarge Lacuesta), a Filipino writer and winner of several awards for his short stories. He shared with the audience the people and factors that were influential in his development as a writer as well as the purposes for why he writes. It was an inspiring presentation and we are grateful to the PTA for providing this opportunity to the students. As published in last week’s bulletin, the thought provoking film The Age of Stupid will be shown to Grade 7 and Grade 8 students on December 1. The film focuses on climate change and encourages student empowerment, instilling hope for the future. There is a strong message that we really do have a chance to make a difference, and we have to start now. There will be a second showing at 3:00 P.M. on December 1 for High School students, Faculty and any interested members of the ISM community. Looking ahead…On Thursday, December 3 is the next MS Parent Coffee from 7:45 to 9:00 A.M. in the Little Theater. The discussion, which will be facilitated by the Guidance Counselors, will focus on students developing positive relationships and empowering students. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us. Please be reminded that Friday, November 27 and Monday, November 30 are school holidays. Classes will resume on Tuesday, December 1. Enjoy the 4-day weekend! Sincerely, Danielle Fredericks Middle School Principal

Clarissa Sayson Middle School Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events November December

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School Holiday School Holiday MS Musical Auditions MS Parent Coffee (7:45 A.M., LT) MS/HS Beginning Groups Concert (5:30 P.M., AMR) Service Learning: CCV MS Concert (5:30 P.M., FAT)

PowerSchool Grade Update Nov. 27 - Grade Update Dec. 11 - MS Progress Reports

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Middle School Sports Day

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MIDDLE SCHOOL PHOTO Orders can still be placed to purchase copies of your child’s photo taken last October. Photo envelopes are available in the Middle School Office.

Service Learning Announcements •

The next service trip is to PCF on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21ST. For permission slips see Ms. Pavic in room 2040.

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FOR ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE PAWS SERVICE TRIP ON NOVEMBER 28TH, please remember that we are meeting at 9:30 A.M. at the ES swings, bring any old towels and wet dog and wet cat food for donation, if able. Remember to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

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Starting on Thursday November 19th up to sports day, each ring pull will earn a point for your house team. Bring your ring pulls either to your home base teacher or to Ms. Pavic to support your house and to support PCF.

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WAFFLES ARE HERE---every Tuesday a fresh batch of waffles arrives at ISM, all proceeds go to sponsor children at CCV with their rehabilitation, education and food. Eat for a good cause! Waffles at the moment are sold by Ms. Vogt, Ms. Pavic and Ms. Lim.

From the Security Office

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Upcoming Events

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From the Fine and Performing Arts Office

From the Wellness Department

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From PTA Office ISM PTA General Assembly

Paskong Pinoy – a Filipino Christmas Celebration Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 from 7:30 – 9:00am (Little Theater) Featuring Ballet Manila in “Kutitap” (Sparkle) under the choreography of Osias Barroso. A traditional Filipino Advent breakfast follows!

From Admissions Office

Update your contact information! Please get in touch with the Admissions Office or Middle School Office if there has been any change in your home address and other contact information. We want to keep you updated with what is happening in school.

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