Dolphin Dispatch INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PANAMA
January 27, 2017
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SY 2017-2018 Application Process for Siblings is Now OPEN! To apply please go to www.isp.edu.pa/apply Please note that there are likely to be wait-pools in most of our grades so the sooner you apply, the better. For more information please contact Nilsa Arenas at narenas@isp.edu.pa or 293-3009.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Middle School News & Events
PTA Announcements
Sibling applications
High School News & Events
Cafeteria Menu, Nutrition tips and Calendar
PTA WELCOME BACK BBQ & POOL PARTY
Visual and Performing Arts: PAC Gallery
Elementary News & Events
Athletics & After School Registration Open
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Announcements PTA WELCOME BACK POOL PARTY 2017
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Elementary School Becky Jobes, PhD—Elementary Principal—bjobes@isp.edu.pa
JOIN US FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION February 8, 8:30-9:30—Parent Coffee We invite you to come in to our Semester 2 overview parent coffee on Wednesday, February 8. We will talk broadly about a number of topics relevant in the elementary school—Dreambox (our online math program), school communication, and other topics that will be developed with our PTA elementary representatives. We hope to see you there!
LET’S GO READ OUTSIDE! To finish off the week Grades 1.1 and 2.2. came together to read books outside. Their smiles and the scenery on our campus made for some great pictures. #thereisnoplacelikeisp
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Elementary School Becky Jobes, PhD—Elementary Principal—bjobes@isp.edu.pa
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Middle School Vickie Swann Middle School Principal vswann@isp.edu.pa
WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL We are all happy to greet students back to school this semester. We have already kicked off this term with many exciting and new events and activities. We have hosted guest speakers to support a grade 8 interdisciplinary project, planned our yearly overnight field trips, and had auditions for our upcoming Middle School play, Stone Soup - and this is only the second full week back to school! There are many additional exciting things yet to come this semester, so be sure to continue reading the weekly Dolphin Dispatch for upcoming news, events, and announcements.
From Left to Right: (front row)Tiago, Geronimo, Kaitlyn, Lola, Andreina, Dina, Diego; (back row)Gabriel, Gerson, Ramsly, Gonzalo, Daniel; Not pictured: Nicholas
At this time we would also like to say a special WELCOME to our new students. We are happy to have each as part of our
MAKING WAVES IN GRADE 8 SCIENCE Grade 8 students conduct experiments to better understand how water molecules vibrate in water when a wave is produced. Helping them identify the types of waves are formed, and delve into scientific concepts like measuring a wave's amplitude and frequency. Click here to watch the video.
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Middle School Vickie Swann Middle School Principal vswann@isp.edu.pa
Save the Dates! 8th Grade – La Granja - January 30th – 31st Grade-level specific details are being sent by advisers!
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High School Eric Monson High School Principal emonson@isp.edu.pa
StuCo TEAMS On Monday, January 23rd, students in grades 9-12 were divided into 6 groups of about 60 each, led by several Student Council (StuCo) members. Their goal was to accomplish three team building challenges such as Tongue Twister Telephone, Human Pretzel, or passing a hula hoop around the circle without unlinking hands. The teams were color coded according to the colors of the rainbow (ROY G. BI) and divided up by birthdays. The Student Council organized and led the event which was designed to increase connections between 9s, 10s, 11s and 12s and also develop leadership and team building skills. The next StuCo Teams event will be in March, with a competitive edge. Stay Tuned!
INTERVIEW WITH CARLOS: ON MY WAY TO THIMUN We caught up with Carlos Irisarri, as he prepares to be a Judge for the International Court of Justice during this year’s The Hague International Model United Nations Conference. Click here to see the full interview.
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High School Eric Monson High School Principal emonson@isp.edu.pa
GRADE 9 PARENTS AND STUDENTS PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR PARENT COFFEE AND COURSE SELECTION 915AM1045am in Performing Arts Center.
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PTA ART GALLERY
At the PTA Gallery-8th Grade Show- What is Art? The PTA gallery has been showing the artistic expressions of last semesters 8th grade 2-D art and 3-D art. Students investigated and researched what is art in different periods of history: the Neolithic, art in Ancient China and the Contemporary. As well as exploring student perceptions of what is art, and what it means to them. does it mean to them. Their unique perspectives are a product of their experiences and cultures. Come over, take a break, and stroll through the galleries in the foyer of the Performance Art Center!
The show will be up until February 23rd. Ella Faulkner, PAC-Curator
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Athletics: #GOISPDOLPHINS! Peter Smyth, Athletic Director—psmyth@isp.edu.pa
AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN TODAY! Register your child/ren for the ASA Program clicking the link below: www.tinyurl.com/ASAProgram
SPORTS (NON-COMPETITIVE) | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ACADEMIC - STEM
COMPETITVE SPORTS AT ISP Sport Swimming
Soccer
Basketball Flag Football
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Category or Division for this season ES / MS / HS
Boys & Girls
Sub 10
Boys & Girls
Sub 16
Boys & Girls
Sub 18
Boys & Girls
Sub 12
Boys & Girls
Sub 14
Boys & Girls
Sub 18
Girls
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Athletics: #GOISPDOLPHINS! Peter Smyth, Athletic Director—psmyth@isp.edu.pa
GET COMPETITIVE THIS SEMESTER! Competitive Sports this semester Monday marks the first day of training this semester for our sports teams. We will once again be competing in our local schools league – ADECOP. There may be other competitions that arise as the semester progresses but these dates have not been confirmed yet. As always, we maintain that ISP athletes should be exposed to a variety of sports. This allows them to develop all aspects of their physical and sporting abilities. If your son or daughter is planning on attending practice next week please make sure that you have informed Catalina in the Athletic Office so we can ensure that the transportation department is aware of who is practicing and on what day. ADECOP Sports – First day of practice is Monday 30th January 2017 Practice days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Sub 8 Soccer
- Boys and Girls
Sub10 Soccer
- Boys and Girls
Sub 12 Basketball
- Boys and Girls
Sub 14 Basketball
- Boys and Girls
Sub 16 Soccer
- Boys and Girls (starts after AASCA soccer in mid-February)
Sub 18 Soccer
- Boys and Girls (starts after AASCA soccer in mid-February)
Flag football has started and new players should contact Mrs. Arauz for more information: earauz@isp.edu.pa Senior Volleyball is also in full swing. New players should contact Mr. Riano for more information: criano@isp.edu.pa AASCA swimming preparations are going well. If you have questions regarding the swim program please contact Joyce Osorio in the swim department: josorio@isp.edu.pa
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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION ISP WELCOME TO PANAMA INTERCULTURAL PROGRAM
WHO WE ARE: We are a group of ISP parents who offer orientation and information to families regarding relocation, the local language, improve your Spanish, as well as understanding and navigating Panamanian Culture. WHEN WE MEET ? Every Wednesday 8am– 10am in Performing Arts Center Lobby. Join us for some fun, sharing with other as we experience life in Panama together. I We are looking for Parent and Teacher volunteers for our program. If you are interested please contact. Graciela Bareiro +50762694472 nexosinitiative@gmail.com
WANT TO KNOW WHAT”S COOKING AT THE ISP CAFETERIA CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE MENU’S & NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.isp.edu.pa/Cafeteria FOR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE CONTACT:
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Announcements
WANT TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION? ISP’s Marketing and Communication office is looking for students interested in journalism, audio visual production and livestreaming. This is a great opportunity for CAS students or students who wish to add to their student experience, and college/ university applications. What are the perks?
Gain extra experience in video production. You could have your video about ISP featured on our website and social media, credited to you. Stories you have written could be published on our newsletter, website and social media. Help increase ISP’s livestreaming capacities for sporting events. Gaining valuable experience if you are a student interested in mass media and communication.
We believe student voices are the best way to tell ISP stories. What story do you want to tell? If interested please contact ispcommunication@isp.edu.pa
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