th grade culture trip to Oslo - the International School of Stavanger

The InformerP u b l i s h e d b y I S S a s a C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r20 April - Volume XXIX - No. 11 - 2006/076 th grade culture trip to OsloFifty-five 6th graders travelled to Oslo 12-13 Apriland learned a great deal. Here is Jessica Townsendin the Palm House of the Botanical Garden

From the Director:Previously you have read my description of improvements slatedfor the school’s theatre this summer. By replacing the seats, weaccomplish two goals. First to replace the worn seating, andmore importantly, to install new seats that conform to upgradedsafety regulations to quicken emergency evacuation procedures.The new codes require a “more upright seat” which widens theescape route between rows.Another facility upgrade decision taken by the Board just beforewe started the Easter holiday will have, we believe, a broadimpact on each student in the school on a daily basis—bothfrom the point of safety, but also from the viewpoint of pureenjoyment!A New Playground!As soon as school finishes in June, construction will start onwhat we will expect to be a wonderful new addition to ourfacility. When students come back to school in August, theywill find waiting for them the new ISS Athletic and RecreationalOutdoor Area. Instead of the current playground area, therewill be a new enclosed football field, new basketball court andnew playground equipment. The entire area will be covered inpadded artificial turf, saving countless hours of playsuit washingby our parents and easing the corridor washing tasks for ourcleaning staff.Several months ago the school commissioned a professionalsafety audit of the playground. New EU standards have beenadopted by Norway and we wanted to take a proactive positionon making sure our playground met the new codes. The resultstold us that some changes needed to take place immediately,(and those were completed during the February holiday), andothers would need to be done during the summer. Our taskwas to consider whether we should a) remove all the playgroundequipment, b) provide a “partial facelift” at a substantial cost tomeet the new standards, or c) use the new safety requirements asa catalyst to create a completely new and modern facility. Aftercarefully considering each of the above, the Board decided toseize the opportunity to enact a totally new concept.All of our current playground equipment was purchased here inScandinavia and erected following the requirements at the timeof installation. But as in all things connected with safety, ruleschange and those changes enhance safe use. As an exampleof the new safety codes, I’ll use our swingsets. . . the postssupporting the swings are each 12 cm in diameter. The newcodes require a minimum of 14 cm diameter posts, so they willall need replacement. · The Informer 20 April, 2007The rational for the project has the following purpose and fourmain goals:1. Respond to the recent external safety audit requiring repairand removal of some equipment and surfaces that do notmeet upgraded Norwegian safety standards;2. Provide a long-term solution that will offer a safe andenjoyable environment with equipment and a surface thatmeets safety codes with a 10-year guarantee;A new playground will let kidsof all ages tumble and play safely

News from the High School CounselorTO ALL 12 TH GRADE STUDENTS PLANNING TOSTUDY IN THE US OR CANADAPlease inform the Counseling Office of your final choice so wemay send the proper documentation to the university you planto attend.TO ALL 12 TH STUDENTS PLANNING TO STUDY INTHE UKPlease inform the Counseling Office about all of the offers youreceived and include specific subjects and point requirementsthat are requested.TO ALL 11 TH GRADE STUDENTS PLANNING TOSTUDY IN THE UKOpen Days are currently scheduled for many UK universities.You can check on www.opendays.com for specific universityopen days dates. Also consider a UK University Guided Tourfrom July 1-6, 2007 go to www.osc-ib.com. Previous ISSstudents have utilized this service and found it very beneficialwhen making their UCAS selections. They also have guidedtours in the USA from July 20-27, 2007.TO ALL GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTSThe Council of International Schools Office of Higher Educationoffers an International Student Registry. If you are interested inreceiving free admission information from CIS member collegesand universities in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Mexico,New Zealand, Japan, Middle East and Europe you may registeronline by going to the following address: http://highered.cois.org/Services/RegistryStudentOnlineDataEntryForm.htmTO ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LAW, BUSINESS,AND POLITICS:Consider the Oxford Leadership Courses for student’s ages 16-18 held from 1 August-13 August. For further information goto www.oxfordleader.co.ukTO ALL GRADE 8, 9 AND 10 STUDENTSBy this time most have you have submitted your course selectionsheet for next year. If you have not done so, please submit oneto the High School Office. If you would like an appointment todiscuss these options further please sign up for a time with theCounselor.TO ALL 10 TH AND 11 TH GRADE STUDENTS PLANNINGTO APPLY TO COLLEGES/UNIVERSTIES IN THE U.S.The standardized tests PSAT/ACT/SAT will be offered at ISS onthe following dates during the 2007-2008 school year:TEST DATESAT I or II Oct. 6, Nov. 3, 2007 and May 3, 2008PSAT October 20, 2007ACT October 27, 2007 and April 12, 2008*TOEFL iBT August 25, 2007*If you plan to take this computer based TOEFL in August 2007be sure to register on line by this JuneBest regards,Carole SchweidHigh School Counselorcschweid@isstavanger.no · The Informer 20 April, 2007Alex Smith in deep consentration, at THIMUN

Overview of examination schedules May 2007Examinations are normally held in the basement of the school. Students should report tothe basement at 08:30 for morning sessions and 13:00 for afternoon sessions.Examinations may continue after the end of school in the afternoon, so students may needto make alternative arrangements for travel home.All candidates receive personal copies of their examination schedule, and it is thestudents’ responsibility to check the accuracy of this and to ensure that they attend everyexamination.IB examinationsWeek Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday am/pmbeginning30 th April German Physics English amPhysics English pm7 th May Maths CompSci Hist HL Chemistry amMaths CompSci History Chemistry pm14 th May Norsk/Greek Biology Norsk/Greek Psych amBiology German Math HL Psych pm21 st May Econ French amEcon FrenchA1 Spanish pmIGCSE examinationsNews from the Exams CoordinatorWeek Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday am/pmbeginning30 th April ampm7 th May Science amDesignTech History IT pm14 th May Geog** Eng Lang Spanish amGeog Spanish* History Geog pm21 st May Geog Maths Eng Lit amFrench* Spanish Maths French pm28 th May Science amSci+Frenchpm4 th June Drama ampmStudy Leave for IB students begins 30 th April 2007. Study leave for full IGCSE students(those taking 5+ subjects) begins 9 th May 2007. These students are excused normal ISSclasses and ISS final examinations, but are expected to return to school for all the end-ofyearactivities and events.Lynn Park, Exams CoordinatorThe Informer 20 April, 2007 ·

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Middle and High School NewsNews from the Middle and High SchoolMS News and Events!As I sit down to write this article, I am thinking about theupcoming “5 th to 6 th Grade Transition Evening” and this isputting me in mind of transitions in general. As we near theend of the school year, almost everyone that I see is dealingwith this issue in one way or another—prospective studentsand parents touring the school in anticipation of their moveto Stavanger, 12 th grade students preparing for exams andwatching their mail boxes, students and parents making thatannual pilgrimage to the counsellor’s office to prepare forthe coming years—it is the same every year.However, just because it is common does not mean that itis easy. Whether you are staying in Stavanger and movingbetween grades or schools or whether you are moving, you andyour children will be transitioning into new experiences. I donot pretend to have all of the answers, but perhaps I can pointyou to a few helpful resources.From Primary to Middle School:The first internet address is a general article about transitionpoints from the NYU Child Study Center, but I particularly liketheir descriptions of upper elementary and middle school. http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/transitionpoints.htmlThe second internet address is a “tips sheet” from the NationalMiddle School Association that contains a number ofdevelopmentally appropriate tips specific to the parents of middleschool aged children. http://www.nmsa.org/Advocacy/PressRoom/MiddleSchoolEducationNews/Articles/Article1/Tips/tabid/394/Default.aspxFrom Middle to High School:While this site is supposed to be about helping children withlearning difficulties, the advice that they give works for everyoneand is aimed at both children and parents. h t t p : / / w w w .schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=1108From High School to University:This short article from the College View web site is informative,but the real value lies in the associated links. Be sure to checkout the Southern Methodist University link at the bottom of thepage, as it leads to SMU’s transition web site which is full ofgood advice. http://www.collegeview.com/articles/CV/campuslife/transitioning.htmlMoving with Children:One thing you can count on with an international school is thatalmost everyone has had this experience and this article, againfrom the NYU Child Study Center, should be helpful.http://www.aboutourkids.org/aboutour/articles/familiesmove.htmlOn behalf of everyone here at ISS, I wish you the best of luckin your transitions. Please let us know if we can do anything tohelp.T.A. HennardMiddle and High School PrincipalWelcome to 4 th quarter! Here is an update on some of theactivities and events that have taken place recently and somethat will be happening soon.This week, we celebrated all the achievements and events from 3 rdquarter at our Recognition Ceremony (April 11th). This eventbegan with an unforgettable piece of ‘Willy Wonka’ OompaLoompa entertainment from the MS staff! This was a tributefrom the staff to the students for all the hard work they had putinto making the MS musical another great success. I understandthat it was hilarious to watch! Thank you middle school studentsfor a memorable ‘Willy Wonka’ this year and thank you middleschool staff for being so willing to be foolish!Congratulations to Echo Li (piano) and Shruti Kar Ray (guitar)for their memorable performances at this ceremony. They dazzledus with their talent, poise and the quality of their performances.Well done!Sports Recognition• JV Swimming Team• JV Boys’ BasketballMiddle School Honor ChoirAs you are reading this edition of the Informer, six of our middleschool girls will be participating in the Honor Choir festivalin Anchora, Turkey. They will be participating with 15 otherInternational Schools. They have been busily preparing 11 songsin 6 different languages. We wish the following 7 th grade studentsand their teacher chaperones, Mr. Kevin Christensen and Mrs.Bethanie Christensen the best of luck:Martina AsseretoVictoria FischerRachel GilbertTaylor KingJenny KnutsenCharlotte McTavishBALDER Award Winners6th Grade – Joshua Brown (presented by Henry Jennings, Q2winner)7th Grade – Marina Nakajima (presented by Suchanart Preecha,Q2 winner)8 th Grade – Max Haraldsen (presented by Siri Minsass on behalfof Hannah Davies, Q2 winner).Troll Attendance Award – Sheflin Homeroom.Q3 House Winners – Turner HouseThe ceremony ended with a picture slide show of all the eventsduring Q3. Our ceremony for Q4 will take place on the last dayof school (June 7 th ) starting at 10am. This ceremony will includea picture slide show from the entire year. All parents are welcometo come along and celebrate the year with us. · The Informer 20 April, 2007

News from the Middle and High School8 th Grade Leirskole – TrysilThe 8 th grade students and their teachers have just returned froma week to Trysil, a ski area on the east coast of Norway. Thisoutdoor education (leirskole) week was a wonderful experienceof physical exercise, teamwork and cooperation. Every studentlearned a new skill, achieved a personal challenge and learnedmore about the students in their grade and their teachers.Congratulations to all 8 th grade students on a wonderful week!6 th Grade Trip – OlsoThis week we welcomed back the entire 6 th grade from amemorable trip to Oslo. The weather was wonderful and thestudents and teachers all had a superb time experiencing all theculture that Oslo can offer. Students were eager to learn andget to know each other a little better and were very willing toentertain when necessary! I understand that the Oompa Loompadance was performed twice - once outside the palace (to see ifthey could make the guards laugh!) and once on the stage atthe NRK Television Studios. I’m glad to hear that the ‘WillyWonka’ show has reached a wider audience!NECIS Swimming - SwedenMany congratulations to the ISS swimming team (JV andVarsity) and their coaches, Taylor Cox, Cheryl Hogarth andCarolyn Payne on their amazing success at the recent NECISswimming competition in Sweden. The students displayedwonderful teamwork and talent and were excellent representativesof the school. Well done!HomeroomThe advisory theme for April and May is ‘Coping withChange and Transitions’. Every middle school student will beexperiencing some form of change in the next few weeks: gradeto grade, MS to HS, moving schools and/or saying goodbye tofriends. All students will be given the opportunity to discusstheir feelings at this emotional time and be given strategies tohelp them cope with their feelings.In addition, the 8 th grade students have starting taking anintensive ‘study skills’ course for four homeroom periods perweek, in preparation for their 8 th grade exams in at the end ofthis month (April 30 th , May 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th .)These study sessions will include:• How I study and here I study best• Following written directions• Test-taking skills and tips• Preparing for objective questions• Memorization skills• Preparing for essay questionsThe 5 th grade students will be visiting the 6 th grade homeroom inthe near future. This is part of the process of transition for the5 th grade into the 6 th grade and the middle school. The 5 th gradestudents will have the opportunity to be in the MS hallwaysand will have the opportunity to ask the current 6 th grade somequestions.Enjoy the final quarter of the year! There are a lot of events andactivities still to come.April26/4-28/4 Primary School Musical30/4, 2/5-4/5 MS 8th Grade Final Exams30/4 HS IB Examination Process BeginsMay1/5 Labour Day Holiday2/5 MS 5th to 5th Grade Transition Evening (1900 inTheatre)3/5 MS/HS Mid-quarter for 4th Quarter5/5 SAT Exams8/5-18/5 MS Barcelona Spanish Exchange9/5 IGCSE Examination Process Begins10/5 MS/HS Choir Concert11/5 Informer goes out11/5 MS Spring Dance16/5 HS Advisory Session17/5 Constitution Day—Half-day of School25/5-27/5 MS/HS Track and Field Tournament(Copenhagen)25/5-26/5 Rugby Tournament (Antwerp)24/5-26/5 MS/HS Softball Tournament (Dusseldorf)28/5 Whitmonday Holiday30/5-1/6, 4/6 HS Final ExamsJune2/6 HS Prom4/6 MS/HS Spring Sports Awards5/6 MS Field Day and HS Activity Day6/6 HS Awards Ceremony (0900 in Lovelace Theatre)6/6 MS/HS Beach BBQ6/6 HS Baccalaureate Ceremony7/6 Last Day of School!7/6 MS Recognition Ceremony (Theatre from 1000-1130)7/6 HS Graduation CeremonyCarol WallaceMiddle School Coordinatorcwallace@isstavanger.noCombined Middle and High School CalendarThe Informer 20 April, 2007 ·

Upside down...In MesopotamiaValentine grourpLeirskole in TrysilReflectionFriendsMøllebuktaThimunFace-paintingFloor-dancingRock carvings10 · The Informer 20 April, 2007

ISS Poetry Festival 2007We are in the midst of Festival week here at ISS - entries for the Poetry Competition arecoming in thick and fast, and there are daily poetry readings and exhibitions throughoutthe school.Primary School are busy writing their Poetry Postcards, and their classroomswill be visited next week by 9th graders performing poetry.Last week, the Middle School were privileged to have both the HighSchool Choir and their own 8th grade choir perform poems byEmily Dickinson and William Blake among others, set tomusic.High School art students have assembled a small exhibitionconsisting of responses to poems and song lyrics which ison display in the Cafeteria foyer.The ISS Poetry Movie 2007 is premiering this week forboth the Middle & High School, and performance poetSally Bannister will again be visiting the school to shareher work with the High School.Finally, be sure to check out the websitewww.isstavanger.no/poetry andremember that the deadline for thePoetry Competition is Monday23rd April - get your secretconfessions and tear stainedtribulations in the box assoon as possible!This is a poem written on post-it notes by ISS students and staff, in response to the work of artby high school student John McQuillanWho Broke It?I know I didn’tI pity them, lifelessNo headsNo thoughtsNo worriesDead by dayLife is a drudgeCreepy by nightGoing, goingOn we trudgeI like sunshine in my face.Who broke it?I would never do such a thingLong armsNudeThrillerHeadless, deadless ancient nakedzombies crawlingWhen they move they creep,they crawlThey jeer, they drawThey pull the weight ofconsciousnessWho broke it?I wouldn’t haveThe nightmareshear their headless breathingRising from mud seethingWho broke it?I couldn’t haveI wish to see the sunshineeverydayPlease believe meTorn apartDecisions of the heartBuried under the indecisionCan’t take the derisionWe are threeThen we are oneAmbivalence undoneTwist and strainCast off your painEvolve.The Informer 20 April, 2007 · 11

Primary School NewsPrimary School Musical Everyone 26-28 AprilSiddis-Spretten A race for children signed up 28 AprilNational Holiday Everyone 1 MayStudent-Led ConferencesEveryone11 MayNo classes for students, Pre-School 3 through Grade 5Primary School Track Meet Students participating in track 15:30, 15 MayConstitution Day Parade for Pre-School 3 and Pre-School 4 Everyone 9:00. 16 MayConstitution Day Everyone 17 MayKindergarten Assembly Everyone 22 MayWhit Monday, National Holiday Everyone 28 MayPrimary School Field Day Everyone 1 JunePrimary School Final Assembly Everyone 14:00, 6 JuneLast Day of ClassesEveryone7 JuneChildren leave at 12:00.Dates for Primary School events can be found on the ISS website under “Calendars.”Thank You and CongratulationsThank you to the Parent Associationand Sheila Percy for the orienteeringevent around Store Stokkavannet on24 March. It was a great way to getoutdoors, practice map skills andjoin in a wonderful family event.Thank you to Ali Patterson andNikki Brockmann for coordinatingthe Spring Reading Incentive.Congratulations to all the children forpracticing reading. Congratulationsto Grade 5 students who took part inthe Band concert on 17 April. Theydid a wonderful job in their firstconcert. We are very proud of theirefforts.Track and FieldTrack and Field activities are in fullswing on Tuesday afternoons. Withalmost 120 children on the track, this would not be possiblewithout the help of so many parents and staff members leadinggroups and activities. Thank you to everyone helping. Fortychildren have accepted the invitation to join the 550 m run,Siddis-spretten, next to Store Stokkavannet on 28 April. If yousigned up, please remember to be there by 12:45 to get a startnumber and get ready for the start for children up to 6 at 14:00and children 6-12 at 14:15.The Primary School track meet will be held after school on 15May. The children will participate in various events with the ISSVarsity track team helping coordinate the event.CafeteriaThe ISS website now has the menu posted so you and your childcan check before any given day. If parents join students for lunch,please keep in mind that students will be served first. We havegrown in number and there is a limited time to serve everyone.If parents purchase a meal, there is an opening after the Grade2 students and before the Grade 3 students between 11:35 and11:50. Please remember to use exact change or small bills. Pleasedo not use NOK 500 bills.12 · The Informer 20 April, 2007Cycling for Grade 5 StudentsThank you to Mr. Taylor forsponsoring cycling lessons thisspring for children in Grade 5. Thestudents learn about safety, themechanics of the bike and take alonger ride together.Primary School MusicalStudents are rehearsing for the nextPrimary School musical, Jack andthe Beanstalk, to be performed on18:00, 26 April, 19:00, 27 Apriland 14:00, 28 April. Thank youto parents and staff for helpingmake this event possible. Thankyou to students for your hard workat rehearsals to make this anothersuccessful event.Student-led ConferencesThere will be no regular classes for children in the Primary Schoolon 11 May. This day is an opportunity for parents and studentsto learn more about what children have been learning this year.Teachers will meet with parents of children in the Pre-School 3and Pre-School 4 classes. For children in Grades Kindergartenthrough Grade 5, the students will take responsibility forcollecting and analyzing what they have learned through theyear. This is a time to celebrate in the learning children havedemonstrated. To accommodate times that fit parent schedules,please e-mail or call Kimble Walsh-Knarvik (kwknarvik@isstavanger.no or telephone, 51554323) by Tuesday, 24 April,if there are times you are either unavailable or prefer to attendstudent-led conferences on 11 May.Len Duevel, PhDPrimary School PrincipalLPDuevel@isstavanger.no

Roald Dahl’sJack and the Beanstalkby Matthew White and Ana Sandersonwith orchestral music by Georgs Pelecis-a gigantically amusing musical-*performed by students in 3 rd – 5 th grades*Jack and the friendly farm animals defy the Giant’s phenomenal sniffingpowers (and Jack’s mother’s murderous way with a vacuum cleaner) to comeout triumphantly rich – and squeaky clean.LOVELACE THEATRE: Thursday, 26 th April at 18:00Friday, 27 th April at 19:00Saturday, 28 th April at 14:00Tickets: kr.10The profits from this production will benefit the United Nations EnvironmentProgramme’s Billion Trees Campaign. The Campaign’s goal is for a billion trees to beplanted around the world in 2007, to engage people everywhere in addressing the issueof climate change.“Just imagine people all over the world planting trees in 2007 for the same purpose, ofbenefiting the planet”Our donation will be given to Trees for Life. This award winning conservation charity isdedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlandsof Scotland. www.treesforlife.org.ukDuring the performance a live market will take place. Be sure to bring some smallchange with you in case you want to buy something. The traders are selling at Kr.5,Kr.10, kr.15 and Kr.20. Don’t miss out! There are many choices! “Roll on up! Comeand buy!”Money from refreshments will go to support Tree Aida charity which works in Africa where “trees mean life”www.treeaid.org.ukYou should come to see Jack and the Beanstalk because……It’s an old story with a new twist. TimIt’s going to be great!!!!! It’s going to be funny!!! There is going to be lots of music.AllisonIt is funny and you will have a good laugh. It suits all ages! Harriet.It’s fun, exciting and a great group performance. CharlieYou will get to buy things that the traders are selling. AvaIt will be funny and it suits everyone. Sarah MIt looks like a great play. Everything is fun. I think it is very funny and you will like it.JenniferIt is very funny and has cool and funny characters. IsabellaThere are lots of animals and lots of fun jokes. AliceIt is funny and every night there is another Jack and Mother! (the main parts!). Anna SIt is fun and humerous and very good. AmimaIt is very enjoyable. AngelicaThe songs are great and it is a very funny musical. AnjaYou will want to see a giant in the theatre. SierraIt is a good show. DrewIt’s very funny to see and will fill your head with even more exciting things than thereal story!!! - AnalisaIt will be very funny. AnikaThe Informer 20 April, 2007 · 13

Chef: Jean-Pierre DucLunch Menu20 April - 6 June, 2007In addition to the daily HOT MEALand the soup of the day,the cafeteria servesa vegetarian option for lunchF 20.04 Liverpool Fish & ChipsM 23.04 PizzaTi 24.04 Rosita potatoes and roasted chicken servedwith broccoliO 25.04 Theme day:Northern lights day. I went to Svalbard andit made a very strong impression on my wayto see our consumption world and comfortzone. On that day the cafeteria will serveecological food, and more importantly,we will launch a new campaign: ”save thelight”. More news to come. For more infocheck: www.svalbardvillmarkssenter.noTo 26.04 Meatloaf with vegetable and mashed potatoesF 27.04 Baked cod with dill and chiliM 30.04 Mashed potatoes with hotdogTi 01.05 No SchoolO 02.05 Theme day:Fair trade: How far have we come after3 months? Are we more aware of Fair tradeproduct? Does it make an impact on ourdaily way of purchasing food? We should trythis day to answer those questions, and eatfair…..To 03.05 Komle with salted lambF 04.05 Koulibiac of salmon: baked salmon in springrolls dough w/spinach & riceIn the cafeteriaThe Informer 20 April, 2007 · 19

ISS Girl Scout Early Bird RegistrationIt’s not too early to start thinking about Girl Scouts for next year!Early-bird registration will be held on:Wednesday, May 2 nd and May 9 h ,from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the lobby.Fall registration will take place at Activity Night in August. But registering early assures your daughter a place in the troop asthere is a limit to how many girls can be in one troop. However, more troops can be added if we have enough volunteers tolead (see information below).Who can be a Girl Scout?Girls with U.S. passports or girls who attend ISS can join our troops. The troop breakdowns are as follows:Daisies – KindergartenBrownies – 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd gradersJuniors – 4 th , 5 th and 6 th gradersCadettes/Studio 2B – 7 th and 8 th gradersSeniors – 9 th grade and upNOTE: I will only register girls from those troops that have leaders. If there are no leaders, then I will refund your money.Currently, there are some leaders for all levels except Seniors. However, we will need more Brownie leaders. We may alsolose some leaders due to transfers over the summer.Who can be a GS Leader?Leading a Girl Scout troop is not hard work … although it does involve doing some advance planning, reading the trainingpacket of information for leaders, and a good dose of patience. What you get in return is immeasurable … the joy ofwatching girls who are excited about learning, the opportunity to see them grow and develop into young ladies, and thechance to take part in lots of fun activities with the girls.If your daughter would like to be a Girl Scout next year, please think seriously about helping. If the idea of leading a troopseems daunting, grab another Mom and you can be co-leaders. GSUSA policy states that a man may be a co-leader, but hemust have a female co-leader. So, if you’re a Dad and would like to help, you may certainly do so! New leader training willbe held in May, so don’t delay in volunteering!How do I register?You will need to fill out a GS form (available at registration or in an envelope posted on the bulletin board outside thekiosk). Also you will need to bring a copy of your daughter’s shot record and NOK 500 for registration fees.If you know you are moving this summer, you may register your daughter anyway. She can take her membership card toyour new location and move right into a troop. Cost for registration for girls who will not be here next year is NOK 100.If you have questions about Girl Scouts, or if you would like to lead a troop, please contact Tresa De La Cruz, at 51 881623 or jerome_tresa@hotmail.com.20 · The Informer 20 April, 2007

Important DatesThe Informer is published byInternational School of StavangerTreskeveien 3NO-4043 STAVANGERNorwayTel: +47 51 55 43 00Fax: +47 51 55 43 01E-mail: info@isstavanger.nowww.isstavanger.noHigh School Office: +47 51 55 43 43Middle School Office: +47 51 55 43 11Primary School Office: +47 51 55 43 23Director: Dr. Linda DuevelMiddle/High School Principal: Mr. T. A. HennardPrimary School Principal: Dr. Len DuevelBusiness Manager: Ms. Brynhild ÅsheimIB Coordinator: Ms. Lynn ParkHigh School Counselor: Ms. Carole SchweidPrimary/Middle School Counselor: Mr. Matt ArmstrongSchool Nurse: Ms. Heather MelhusThe ISS Mission StatementThe International School of Stavanger is dedicatedto providing its students with English language educationin a supportive, academically stimulating,and multi-cultural environment. We strive to fostera love of learning, the development of individualskills and talents, and an awareness of the value eachperson has to society. Our goal is to enable studentsto succeed in continuing educational programs andto live as responsible and contributing citizens inthe global community.The ISS Vision StatementThe ISS vision is to prepare students for greater globalparticipation by helping them become responsible,empowered learners.April18/4-22/4 Middle School Girls Honour Choir26/4-28/4 Primary School Musical “Jack and the Beanstalk”28/4 Siddis-spretten30/4 HS IB examination process begins30 April, 2 - 4 May Middle School 8th grade Final Exams30/4, 2/5-4/5 MS 8th Grade Final ExamsMay1/5 Labour Day Holiday - no school2/5 MS 5th to 5th Grade Transition Evening (1900 in Theatre)3/5 MS/HS Mid-quarter for 4th Quarter5/5 SAT Exams8/5-18/5 MS Barcelona Spanish Exchange9/5 IGCSE Examination Process Begins10/5 Middle School/High School Choir Concert11/5 Pre-School 3 - Grade 5 Student-Led Conferences11/5 MS Spring Dance15/5 Primary School Track Meet, 15:3016/5 Constitution Day Parade for Pre-School 3 and Pre-School 4, 09:0016/5 HS Advisory Session17/5 Constitution Day—half-day of school18/5 May Madness22/5 Kindergarten Assembly25/5-27/5 MS/HS Track and Field Tournament, Copenhagen25/5-26/5 Rugby Tournament, Antwerp24/5-26/5 MS/HS Softball Tournament, Dusseldorf28/5 Whitmonday Holiday - no school30/5-1/6, 4/6 High Sschool Final ExamsJune1/6 Primary School Field Day2/6 High School Prom4/6 Middle School/High School Spring Sports Awards5/6 Middle School Field Day and High School Activity Day6/6 Primary School Final Assembly6/6 High School Awards Ceremony, Lovelace Theatre, 09:006/6 Middle School/High School Beach BBQ6/6 HS Baccalaureate Ceremony7/6 Last Day of School! - Students leave at 12:007/6 MS Recognition Ceremony (Theatre from 1000-1130)7/6 HS Graduation CeremonyThe International School of Stavanger (ISS), foundedin 1966, is an independent, non-profit Norwegianfoundation accredited by the New England Associationof Schools and Colleges and the Council of InternationalSchools. The school enrolls students from ages3 through 18. ISS offers an international universitypreparatory curriculum that combines the best featuresof many national educational systems. Both the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma programme and theInternational General Certificate of Secondary Educationexternal examinations are available to students.In 2007, the school has an enrollment of approximately570 students who represent some 41 nationalities,including students from six of the earth’s sevencontinents.22 · The Informer 20 April, 2007

Rose paintingTraditional Norwegian paintingAre you looking for a present- or something for yourself, perhaps?I paint chests, sledges, plates, cake stand, Christmas ornaments,cutting board, trays, kitchen roll holders, bowls, clocks andmore. You can choose your own colours and patterns. I alsodo decorative painting (tool painting). You can also bring yourown wood for me to paint on. This is a small sample of what Igot for sale. I live close to the International school of Stavangerin Øygardsveien, Hafrsfjord. My name is May Field and thephone number is 977 30 202 or 51 55 12 77.April 28thCost: 300 NOK per person(only 70 tickets available)Tickets can be purchased in the main office of ISS.This event is a fundraiser for supplies needed by The Schoolfor Life in Thailand which 5 ISS will travel to in June.ISS 40th Anniversary GolfRandaberg Golf ClubFriday 18th May 2007Open for ISS Staff,Parents, Friends&StudentsAll participants must havea green card or handicap150 NOK p/pTicket includes green fee, goody bag,supper and prize giving.Tee off 16.00 hrs. or 4 pmIndividual Stableford 9 holesFor more information, availability andsign up contact Heather Melhus51 55 43 47/ 994 89 022 orhmelhus@isstavanger.no by April 30th.Students (Preschool to Grade 12)ParentsAlumniStaff&Friends of the ISS CommunityJoin Us in Celebrating ISS’s 40 th Anniversaryat theBirthday Party Sock Hop!Date: Saturday May 19 th , 2007Time: 18:30 – 21:30Place: International School of Stavanger GymnasiumAdmission: Free! Includes entertainment and cake.Music provided by DJ Marty G.“There’s No Party Without Marty”.Food & refreshments will be available for a nominalcharge.The money raised will go to the “School of Life” projectthat ISS is sponsoring in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Come dressed in your craziest socksfor some added fun!We look forward to “dancing the night away”with you “at the hop”!The Informer 20 April, 2007 · 23

To:Sent by:International School StavangerTreskeveien 34043 HafrsfjordISS studentsexploring Norway