March 27th 2015 - The International School of Port of Spain
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March 27th 2015 - The International School of Port of Spain
Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 I SP S W E E K LY NEWSLETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR WHAT’S INSIDE Dress Code and Guidelines 2 Tech Tips 3 Elementary Notes 4 Science Corner 5 Athletics News 6 ISPS at Rotary Games 2015 7 Dive Certified 8 Library Corner 9 ISPS Annual Talent Show I Scream Kindness 10 Easter Camp Sign Up 11 April Event Calendar 12 Cafeteria Menu 13 Dates for your Diary March 30 - Apr 10 Easter break April 13 School Resumes ASA Session 3 Begins 13-24 HS STAMP Testing 17 MS/HS Report Card Distribution 18 ACT’s, 7:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. 20-22 MS/HS Science Fest Dear Parents and Students, What a fantastic Talent Show that was put on by the Student Council, students, and High School staff last night. The students showcased their superb talent and the production quality was fantastic! Thank you to parents for your attendance and support for this event. A reminder to everyone that this Sunday, March 30th is Shouter Baptist Day. Today is the end of Quarter 3 for Middle and High School students. Also, after-school activity session II ends today. The school will be closed for the Easter break and the first day back at school is Monday, April 13th. Thank you to all parents for your assistance with keeping the student pick-up and drop-off cycle moving smoothly and safely. During very busy periods in the morning and afternoon officers may ask cars stopped in front of the school to move back into the circuit after 2 minutes. This practice helps keep the line moving in front of the school. The uniform policy for ISPS is again attached for your perusal. Please do utilize the holiday period to ensure that your child has in his/her possession all of the required components for the complete school uniform. In order to help with the enforcement of this policy after the break, we will begin sending home students who arrive out of uniform so that they may come back to school correctly dressed. Thank you in advance for your assistance in helping us to maintain the uniform policy at our premier International School. Have a safe and relaxing holiday See you at school, Mark Lee 27-May 8 MS STAMP Testing One Mission ISPS develops independent learners who strive for academic excellence, pursue their unique potential and meet challenges with confidence and integrity as they prepare for global citizenship. A Shared Vision A collaborative community creating a vibrant environment that enriches character, while inspiring a passion for learning and personal excellence. Students’ Honor Code On my honor, I pledge my academic integrity, honesty, tolerance, and respect to the ISPS community, and I will encourage others to do the same. As a member of this community, I will not lie, cheat, steal, or treat others in a manner that I would not wish to be treated. ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015 CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 1 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 DRESS CODE AND GUIDELINES 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR ISPS has a dress code and all students PK-12 wear a uniform. Uniforms in each section of the school differ slightly yet it is expected that all students convey school pride and spirit in how they look. In Middle and High School dress should reflect a business atmosphere and boys should be clean shaven. Teachers and administrators will enforce reasonable standards of cleanliness and neatness and therefore the school reserves the right to ask students to remove distracting jewelry, make up or nail polish and/or cut long hair or change hair style if it is not reflective of a business atmosphere. E l e m e n ta r y S c h o o l : P r e - K i n d e r g a r t e n - G r a d e 5 Girls Checkered, culotte skirt (blue and white) White polo shirt with school logo Totally black shoes or sneakers and white socks (must be visible) Boys Navy blue shorts: Grades PK-5, or Navy blue (long) slacks: Grades 4 & 5 Only White polo shirt with school logo Totally black shoes or sneakers and white socks (must be visible) Navy blue or black belts Middle & High Schools: Grades 6-12 Girls Light blue polo shirt with school logo to be worn un-tucked Khaki A-line skirt (no shorter than 2” above the knee) or tailored pants (no leggings or skin-tight pants) Totally black shoes or sneakers and white socks (must be visible) Jewellery – one pair simple earrings, watch, one other piece of simple jewellery Grey sweatshirt with school logo Boys Light blue polo shirt with school logo to be worn un-tucked Khaki pants Totally black shoes or sneakers Jewellery – one earring, watch, one other piece of simple jewellery Grey sweatshirt with school logo K i n d e r g a r t e n t h r o u g h G r a d e 1 2 : P h y s i c a l E d u c at i o n · Grey T-shirt with school logo · Blue Shorts with school logo · Elementary students are encouraged to wear house shirts (available at the school) on Fridays · Athletic Shoes with non-marking soles with socks NB: For students who are cold during the day, a grey school sweatshirt is available. No other sweaters or jackets are part of the school dress. Uniforms are available at Espree, Mezzanine Floor, West Mall ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 2 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 Tech Tips by Adrienne DeBoucher, Ed. Tech. Coordinator Save Your Visi n That bluelight from your screen causes eyestrain and keeps you awake at night. Here are some solutions. Bluelight Filter (Android) FREE This app adjusts your screen color to reduce the blue light and helps your eyes to relax, making it easier for you to fall asleep. ▽ Screen Filter with Natural Color This app's filter has a natural color so you can read news, emails and websites clearly. This app doesn't dim the screen but adjusts the screen color to reduce blue light which causes strain on your eyes. f.lux (desktop iOS, Windows, Linux , also iPhone/iPad) FREE f.lux makes your computer screen look like the room you're in, all the time. When the sun sets, it makes your computer look like your indoor lights. In the morning, it makes things look like sunlight again. Tell f.lux what kind of lighting you have, and where you live. Then forget about it. f.lux will do the rest, automatically. How do I find or change settings? Settings are located in a menu to the left of your system clock. In Windows, this is at the bottom right corner of your screen. On a Mac, it's at the upper right. NOTE: f.lux does not appear in your dock, settings, or your alt-tab menu. Currently settings are only accessible through the taskbar. Settings and Troubleshooting OR...get a pair of glasses to counteract the blue light, relieving the strain. One type: GammaRay (available from Amazon) (Available from 0.0x up to 3.0x magnification) ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 3 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 Elementary Notes March 27, 2015 Volume 12, Issue 14 Dear Parents, Primary Years Programme(PYP) Now that you have had the opportunity to attend student-led conferences last week, you should have a better understanding of the work your child has completed during term two. In addition to the conferences, you received your child's report card, and we ask that you celebrate his/her strengths and focus on the areas that require improvement. If you have any concerns or questions about your child's report, please schedule a meeting to see the classroom teacher. Exhibition is the culmination of the Primary Years Program, and the students have created the central idea: Self-expression may lead to conflicts and limitations due to interpretation. There are 12 groups working on varied aspects of the unit. Even though the fifth grade class teachers are guiding the students on their unit, there are 17 mentors working with the students. Each student meets with his/her mentor and receives feedback on his/her study. Exhibition will be held on May 8th. It has been a hectic term and we thank all our parents for their support on field trips, and events at the school. We look forward to continued success as the final term has started. We thank all the students, parents, staff and even the dogs for attending the walkathon last Saturday. To date our students have collected a whopping $ 21,946. All funds collected will be sent to Christ Convalescent home and Cyril Ross Nursery. Students in grades 3-5 would have received their challenge word list for WordMasters. They are expected to play games with the words. For example, charades is an excellent way to act out the words and have someone guess the answer. ERB Writing was completed this week, and we will receive the results when we return after the break. Those results will be sent out after the teachers review their classes. We wish Sebastian Clemant, Julian Waldisberg and Samuel and Fernanda Morales all the best in their new school, and we thank the families for choosing ISPS. At the end of the PYP, our students are well-prepared to make the transition to the Middle Years Program (MYP). Words of the month for April: Inquirer and Curiosity Summer Camp 2015 Check out the website: www.isps.edu.tt Click on School Life Then click on Summer Camp Summer Camp forms will be on-line when you return from the break. Session 1 : June 29– July 3 Session 2: July 6-10 Session 3: July 13-17 Summer camp flyers and forms will also be available at the front desk. Collect forms from school’s front desk or download from www.isps.edu.tt Be safe and enjoy the well-deserved break! School resumes on April 13th. Happy Easter! Suzette Julien Elementary Principal CALENDAR April/ MAY April 13 After School Activity, Session 3 begins May 8 PYP Exhibition May 12-15 ES Science Fest May 25-29 ES MAP testing ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY Mr. Sprott teaches the students how to make a Kite for the event later today. 4 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 SCIENCE CORNER The end of quarter 3 was a busy one for the Science department as we prepare to host our ‘Science Fest”. This is when the Science classes take the opportunity to showcase internally what they have being doing over the year to other Science classes from different school levels. It is always a wonderful sight to see the high and middle school students interact and also to present to the Elementary School students. This will take place on April 21st, 22nd and 23rd. What Pre-K is Learning About Science We read books about magnets... Students at the ‘Science Table’ exploring magnets In this unit, Pre-K students investigated the phenomenon of magnetism. They began by exploring different types of magnets on our science table during center time. They then tested objects to see what would stick to the magnets and what would not. They watched Brain Pop Jr. and Bill Nye “the Science Guy” videos on magnetism to find out all about magnets. After doing lots of investigations and reading books about magnets students conducted experiments to learn about We watched videos on magnets... what types of materials stick to magnets and all about magnetic poles. Firstly, students turned their attention to answering the question “Do magnets stick to all types of metals?” We learnt that magnets will stick to objects made of iron and steel. Secondly, we used ‘doughnut’ magnets to explore magnetic poles. We learnt that like poles attract while opposite poles repel. Wishing you all the best for the Easter vacation. Until next term. Maeve O Donovan Exploring Magnetic Poles… We learnt that like poles repel. So that is why the ‘doughnut magnets’ are floating. ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 5 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 By Ashmir Ali After School Activities Rugby Winners Session 3 of ASA begins on April 13th and ends on 18th June. Registration forms are available online on the school website or in the front office. CAISSA Our Boys' Soccer team and Girls' Basketball Team are in training for CAISSA 3 in Ecuador (from 27th to 31st May). We would like to encourage boys from grades 8 to 12 who are in interested in Soccer to try out for the team. ISPS Rugby team won their match on Saturday 21 March, 2015 at the President’s Ground. The team was up against a mixed group comprised of talent from the local high schools. ISPS CAIMANS TRAINING SCHEDULE — SEASON 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Boys’ Soccer Boys’ Soccer 5:30-6:30AM 5:30-6:30AM FRIDAY Boys’ Soccer Boys’ Soccer Boys’ Soccer 2:30-5:00PM 2:30-5:00PM 2:30-5:00PM Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball 3:30-5:30PM 3:30-5:30PM 2:30-4:30PM CAISSA Boys’ Basketball/Girls’ Soccer: Ecuador From 27th to 31st May , 2015 ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 6 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 ROTARY GAMES 2015 Caimans Represent the West at the Rotary Games On Tuesday 24th March two of our ISPS students returned to the track to represent the West A in the 2015 Rotary games. This game displayed the incredible talents of the top T&T athletes in their age groups. Our students displayed a high level of competiveness and confidence. In the Under-11 girls 150m flat, Perrylee Christie ran a blistering race but had to settle for a close 4th place. She then returned to anchor the Under-11 girls’ team in the 4x100m relay in which she assisted them in holding on to the 2nd place. Christopher Thorp was outstanding in the Under-13 boys 400m flat. The race got off to a quick start and he was able to stay with the pack for the first 150m. As they approached the 200m, the pack began to settle with runners trying to take the lead. The last 100m brought a lot of excitement as it was a run of strength to the finish line. Christopher muscled his way past two of his competitors to earn himself the 3rd place medal. To both our ISPS student-athletes a heart-filled congratulations and thank you for displaying the true attitudes of an IB student. Teleshia Joseph, PE Department ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 7 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 Dive Certified I want to say thank you for another wonderful ISPS Scuba trip. We came home with 9 new certified divers, and one that is one dive away! I believe we also came home with one new certified parent! We also have one student working towards her rescue certification. I know that it was a learning process with new accommodations, but I appreciate our amazing students who tried out the new format, and I would appreciate receiving any additional feedback from parents. Take a moment to check out the flag photo - it wasn't exactly the posed photo I was picturing - our student and parent divers were working in the current! It's a great testament to their school spirit! Christine Makowski ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 8 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 On a happy note, it is the best of times for the ISPS library, which will be featured on EBSCO’s new video about By Debbie Jacob their award-winning Caribbean site. EBSCO is the leading provider of reIt is the best of times; it is the search databases in academic instituworst of times for the ISPS Library, tions all over the world. to borrow and paraphrase the beEBSCO has just won a major award ginning of Charles Dickens’ famous for its new Caribbean web site, which classic A Tale of Two Cities. It feels includes some of my magazine work like the best of times because the from Caribbean Beat as well as the ISPS library has received an amazbook Wishing for Wings about my class ing honour; and it feels like the in YTC. worst of times because our very The ISPS library has supported the popular library assistant Nicha Caribbean database from its inception. Cassiram is leaving us. A US-based filmmaking team is coming to the ISPS library during Easter break to Nicha has been with ISPS for the last interview me and Ijanaya about our use 15 years. During that time, she has disof EBSCO — particularly the Caribbean tinguished herself as an ISPS employee There isn’t a Saturday night that data base — as well as the importance who brought dedication and great ser- has passed in the last six years when of Caribbean history. vice to the library. She has been a Nicha did not message me to see if I We are proud of our staff and our faithful library assistant who has supmade it home safely from my night class accomplishments in the ISPS library. ported all of my creative endeavours at YTC. Nicha served the ISPS library When we come back out, we will be inside of the library as well as my com- promptly and cheerfully. The children welcoming a new library assistant, Jessimunity service in the Youth Training love her. We wish Nicha the best in all ca Maya. Have a wonderful Easter holiCentre (YTC) and Royal Gaol. of her future endeavors. day filled with happy reading! Library Corner ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 9 Friday 27th March, 2015 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 2015 Congratulations to all our winners and performers. The performances were varied, magnificent and delightful. Our school sure has a ton of talent. A big hearty congratulations to STUCCO for a very professional and enjoyable show last night led by the ever imaginative and creative team of Kathrine and Anna. They certainly stepped up the show a few notches last night. The sound and lighting were terrific. The MC's - Megan and Loren so very exquisite, poised and funny. The supporting crew ran the show without a hitch and NHS made sure everyone was well fed. Talent Show Winners 1st Amy Liao 2nd Josephine Laquis 3rd Mischka Singh There were two "invited" judges and Ms. Sylvester without whom the show would not have had winners. Thank you ever so much for giving of your time to do this very difficult task. Thanks to all the parents and staff for supporting the students in all they do. Nadia Chuckaree I SCREAM KINDNESS … Pass it on! Today our students were treated to a sweet act of kindness sponsored by ReThink, an organisation that promotes life transforming perspectives. ReThink Ice Cream Vans loaded with hundreds of free lollies arrived to share this act of joyful kindness with ISPS students. But there was a purpose to the random act of kindness. Each of us is asked to pay it forward. Simply find someone else and share any act of kindness with them. It could be a good deed, an encouraging word, a gift, yes, even a lolly and ask them to pass on the gesture as well. Imagine how far these acts of kindness can travel? Some of us were also given Kindness Cards with which we will share our acts of generosity, by asking those who receive a card to pass it on in turn. Happiness is only real when shared. If you wish to become a ReThink volunteer or to see many of their initiatives log on to rethink.co.tt or visit our Facebook page. JACKIE FUNG KEE FUNG ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 10 Friday 27th March, 2015 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BADMINTON VOLLEYBALL AND LOTS MORE… MULTI-SPORT EASTER CAMP LOADS OF RECREATIONAL GAMES AND ACTIVITIES! It’s going to be egg-cellent! 31 March & 1-2 April 9:00am - 1pm Contact Mr. Lue Shue to book: [email protected] or on 724-3511 Ages: Open to children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 Cost: $TTD400 Location: ISPS Gym If the camp is to happen, at least 12 children are needed. Confirmation Date extended until March 30th ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 11 Friday 27th March, 2015 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN April 2015 International School of Port of Spain 2014— 2015 Events Calendar S U N March 29 M O N T U E W E D 3 S A T March 31 Shouter Baptist Day Start of Easter Break Easter Break 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Easter Sunday (National Holiday) Easter Monday (National Holiday) 12 13 School Resumes 14 15 16 17 18 MS/HS Q3 Report Cards ACT’s 7:00am-2:00pm HS STAMP 2 F R I March 30 HS STAMP 1 T H U 4 Good Friday (National Holiday) HS STAMP HS STAMP HS STAMP ASA Session 3 begins 19 20 21 22 23 MS/HS Science Fest MS/HS Science Fest MS/HS Science Fest HS STAMP HS STAMP HS STAMP 24 25 HS STAMP HS STAMP 26 27 28 29 30 May 1 May 2 MS STAMP MS STAMP MS STAMP MS STAMP MS STAMP MS STAMP ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 12 Friday 27th March, 2015 Dates for your Diary March 30 - Apr 10 Easter break Easy Print April 13 Page 13-24 VOLUME 22, ISSUE 26 THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN School Resumes ASA Session 3 Begins HS STAMP Testing 17 MS/HS Report Card Distribution 4-15 AP Exams 18 ACT’s, 7:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. 8 G5 PYP Exhibition 20-22 MS/HS Science Fest 12-15 ES Science Fest 27-May 8 MS STAMP Testing 13-15 G7 Outdoor Education Trip May 2 14-15 HS Biology Trip, Matura 18-22 HS MAP Testing SAT’s, 7:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. Cafeteria Menu: April 13-17, 2015 Everyday there will be a set menu at a fixed cost (Table d’hôte) and some days may have an À la carte menu where items are priced individually Monday 13th Chicken Nuggets, Fish Nuggets, Baked Potatoes, Peas and carrots, Mixed Salad, Fruit Juice Tuesday 14th Grilled Chicken, Grilled Fish, Presto Pasta, Grilled Veggies, Tossed Salad, Fruit Juice Wednesday 15th Curried Chicken, Curried Goat, Buss up Shut, Dhal Puri, Pumpkin Choka, Curried Potato and Channa, Curried Mango, Fresh Fruit Salad, Fruit Juice Thursday 16th Hamburger Pasta, Macaroni Cheese, Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Chicken Lo Mein, Cheese Bread, Green, Salad, Fruit Juice Friday 17th Barbecue Chicken, Grilled Lamb Chops, Hawaiian Fish, Peas and Rice, Greek Salad, Fruit Juice Elementary Options: 1a) A hot meal comprising of an entrée (protein), carbohydrate, vegetable, milk, water or juice. 1b) A hot meal comprising of Soya, carbohydrate, vegetable, milk, water or juice (vegetarian) 2. Any Sandwich served with a fruit cup or small salad, milk, water or juice 3. Any type of salad served with a fresh fruit cup, milk, water or juice Prices for Lunch: VAT INCLUSIVE (Table d’hôte)- Fixed Menu: Elementary Lunch: $20.12 Medium Lunch: $23.00 Large Lunch: $28.75 Prices for (A la Carte Menu) : VAT INCLUSIVE: Beef Sub: $16.10(sm) $19.55(m) Chicken Sub: $14.95(sm) $17.25(m) Meatball Sub: $16.10(sm) $19.55(m) Bake & Shark: $23.00 French Fries: $9.20 Regular Juices: $4.60(m) $9.20(l) Note: Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Students & Staff who suffer from allergies or have dietary requirements, please let the café know in advance so that they can try to facilitate you. ***Freshly baked bread will be on sale in the café every Friday afternoon*** DAILY A LA CARTE MENU TUNA SANDWICH $13.80 CHEESE SANDWICH $10.35 CHICKEN SANDWICH $13.80 BLT $16.10 TURKEY SANDWICH $18.40 HAM $12.65 HAM & CHEESE $13.00 CHEF’S SALAD $28.30 CHICKEN SALAD $28.30 TUNA SALAD $26.00 ISPS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE INTEGRITY 13