International School of Bremen Parent Bulletin 28 2015/16 Director s Absence I wear my IB hat next week and therefore please refer all urgent matters to either Mr Walton or Mrs Bergmann. Graduation of Grade 12 This takes place on Saturday, 11 June 2016, at 1.00pm in the Rathaus Bremen. Entry is by ticket only - these are available from Mrs Dodds at the First Floor Counter or contact her at ddodds@isbremen.de DATES May 2 - June 8 IB and IGCSE Exams May 23 and 30 Bake Sale towards Gr. 11 trip to Spain Road Ahead Meeting for EL3 Parents, Malcolm Davis Hall, 1.45pm May 30 - June 3 Grade 11 Internal Exams MEP Students Piano Concert, Malcolm Davis Hall, 3.15pm PIM Meeting, Malcolm Davis Hall, 7.00pm 1 Grade 12 Graduation Rathaus and Parkhotel 3 Secondary Sports Day 4-17 IMYC Exit Point 5 Elementary Sports Day 8 ISB Barbecue June 23 Last Day of School / Reports Sent Home August 24 First Day of School for Grades 1-12 August 25 First Day of School for ELC Examinations - Grade 11 On Monday, 30 May, the Grade 11 internal examinations will begin and will run until Friday, 3 June. We are sending you the final timetable as an attachment to this Bulletin. For our detailed Calendar of Events, turn to back pages www.isbremen.de 20 May 2016
Library News The ISB Library has imported over 1,800 new ebooks from World Book. The following ebooks are now available either via the Library catalogue on the ISB website or via the World Book website linked to the Library catalogue: Britannica Online subscription (sourced from Gutenberg project) Over 10,000 ebooks ISB Photo Calendar 2017 We are still collecting your photographs depicting the month of All entries by mail to ddodds@isbremen.de. Follett ebooks, single use, owned by the ISB. 61 mixed fiction and non-fiction titles. Available via the Library catalogue. (blue tag indicates ebook) World Book Online subscription. 200 non-fiction and 1,564 classic fiction ebooks. Multiple use. Pram/Pushchair Request Many thanks to the ISB family who very quickly responded to our request in last week s Bulletin regarding our search for a pram for a young refugee mother. This once again shows the wonderful support we enjoy from members of the ISB Community. The total number of ebooks available in the ISB Library now add up to 11,825. For more information, please contact Mrs Holsten on: library@isbremen.de or visit her in the Library. Interested in Learning Japanese? Then come to the ISB Library next Tuesday, 24 May at 3.00pm Our external Japanese teacher, Mrs Krähe, will give a short introduction to the lessons she will be offering very soon. Ms Janine Smith MEP Teacher - Vocals Ms Smith was born and raised in Brooklyn/New York. She began taking piano and voice lessons at the age of 10 and developed a deep desire to explore music. She was addicted to musicals such as Grease, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma and The Sound of Music, but also enjoyed watching ballet and dance companies. Though battling with shyness and insecurities, a new teacher at her high school encouraged her to keep pushing and never give up and, through this, she landed her first job at high school as music director of their school play Grease! - an unforgettable experience for her. Ms Smith is not only a professional singer, keyboard player, choir director and entertainer, but also a passionate mother. She gives voice lessons at the ISB each Wednesday from 3.00pm and is currently working on some new projects. In her spare time, she enjoys walking by the sea, dancing and preparing vegetarian meals. INTRODUCING... 2 Parent Bulletin 20 May 2016
University and Career Guidance Counselling (Grades 9-12) Find Your Dream Job! Bremen Career Fair - 16 June, 9.30am - 4.00pm Go along to the Musical Theater Bremen and talk to representatives from over 45 well-known companies and universities about your future! Companies will be presenting their various study and apprenticeship programmes and, with over 500 places available for this years graduating students, it's a great opportunity to make a good impression or discover something new! http://www.bremen-jobmesse.de/ Do something Different With Your Summer Break! VISIONary Voluntary Programmes Visions offers students a genuine opportunity to join a team and work on community service-based projects across the globe! Programmes are available in English, Spanish or French and take students to incredible locations such as Cambodia, Alaska and Peru! Take a look! https://www.visionsserviceadventures.com University Bremen Open Day 25th May A great university right here on our doorstep offering many courses in eight areas of study! Find more information here: http://www.infotag.uni-bremen.de/ index.php May 21 June 4 June 4 June 8 FAIRS, TESTS & MORE 1, 2016 June 20-21, 2016 June 27 - July 1, 2016 Hotel Akademie Dresden Information Day for Bachelor Programmes in Hospitality and Tourism, 10.00am - 3.00pm SAT Testing at International Schools of Hannover and Hamburg Macromedia Talent Camp, Hamburg, 11.00am - 3.00pm Students with a passion for film, fashion or gaming will benefit from the practical workshops and study information offered by the Macromedia Hochschule, which has campuses in Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne and Berlin. University of Oldenburg Biology Open Day Get a feel for the study opportunities in biology and marine science as you visit the campus, listen to a few lectures and take a tour of the laboratories. ACT Testing at International School of Hamburg To register, go to: www.actstudent.org University of Bayreuth Law and Economics Information Days www.jurawiwitage.unibayreuth.de/de/index.html Bremen University Summer Academy Dip your toes into the exciting world of scientific and mathematical research! www.uni-bremen.de/ sommerakademie.html If you have questions on any of the above events, please contact Ms Garrett on: mgarrett@isbremen.de 20 May 2016 Parent Bulletin 3
House News House Points Here are this week s results at the end of Thursday, 19 May. The Week s Update on House Points There has been a lot of movement this week thanks to the Rowing Competition, Elementary Table Tennis, Grade 4 + 5 Maths Tournament and a couple of runs that A LOT of our students participated in. Also, some House Points from last week are included that weren t in last week s update due to Mr Bridge s absence with the Duke of Edinburgh students. It is going to be very close at the end of the year... ISB House Clothing Next Sale of School and House Clothing Coming Soon!! To choose beforehand at your own leisure, go to: http://www.smart-stuff.de/mediapool/94/940383/ data/katalog/isb_new_fashionand_house_styles_6-10.pdf 10 % Discount on all ISB Online Orders!!! 4 Parent Bulletin 20 May 2016
ISB Calendar at a Glance Early Learning Centre May 26 June 8 June 9 1 6 8 June 24 - Aug. 24 August 25 December 2 December 10 Road Ahead Meeting for EL3 Parents Malcolm Davis Hall, 1.45-3.00pm EL2 visits the Pannekoekschip Bremen Schlachte, 11.00am - 2.00pm MEP Piano Concert Malcolm Davis Hall, 3.15-4.15pm P.I.M. Meeting Malcolm Davis Hall, 7.00-10.00pm EL 1 and 2 End of Year Activities Main Corridor EL2 goes to Café Sand, 10.30am - 2.30pm Graduation of Grade 12 Students Obere Rathaushalle, 1.00pm EL2 visits the Universum s Waterpark 10.30am - 2.30pm ISB Barbecue Summer Holidays First Day for ELC Elementary Winter Party ISB Winter Dance 20 May 2016 Parent Bulletin 5
Elementary Gr. 1 5 Presentation Hip-Hop Club Malcolm Davis Hall, 8.10-8.45am Selected Students from Grades 3-5 participate in a Handball Tournament, University Bremen 8.30am - 2.00pm Grade 3 visits the Focke Museum 9.00am - 1.30/2.00pm Grade 2 visits Restaurant Classico 8.30am - 12.20pm MEP Piano Concert Malcolm Davis Hall, 3.15-4.15pm Grade 2 visits Findorff Market 8.30am - 12.20pm P.I.M. Meeting Malcolm Davis Hall, 7.00-10.00pm Graduation of Grade 12 Students Obere Rathaushalle, 1.00pm Elementary Sports Day 7.30-11.30am Grade 3 performs The Wind in the Willows To Grades 1-5 and Grade 3 Parents Malcolm Davis Hall, 8.10-8.50am SB Barbecue Summer Holidays First Day for Grades 1-12 Elementary Winter Party ISB Winter Dance May 26 June 2 1 5 6 8 June 24 - Aug. 23 August 24 December 2 December 10 ISB Calendar at a Glance 6 Parent Bulletin 20 May 2016
ISB Calendar at a Glance Secondary May 2 - June 8 May 23 May 30 May 30 - June 3 June 2-3 - 10 June 9-10 1 3-15 4-17 4-21 8 June 24 - Aug. 23 August 24 September 5-9 September 22 IB and IGCSE Exams Bake Sale - Fundraiser for Grade 11 Trip to Spain Bake Sale - Fundraiser for Grade 11 Trip to Spain Grade 11 Internal Exams MEP Piano Concert Malcolm Davis Hall, 3.15-4.15pm Grade 9 DofE Bronze Final Expedition (one group only) in Osterburken HPV + HEP B Vaccination for selectred Gr 8 students Rm 144a, 11.00am P.I.M. Meeting Malcolm Davis Hall, 7.00-10.00pm Grade 7 Camp Adventure, Walsrode Grade 9 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Final Wildeshausen surroundings Grade 12 Graduation, Obere Rathaushalle, 1.00pm Selected Gr. 9-11 students take part in MUN Club at Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium 8.00am - 4.00pm IMYC Exit Point IB Art Trip to Granada/Spain ISB Summer Barbecue Summer Holidays First Day back for Grades 1-12 Grade 11 (then Grade 12) students visit Gredos Center/Spain IGCSE Information Evening 20 May 2016 Parent Bulletin 7