The Informer - the International School of Stavanger

The InformerPublished by ISS as a Community NewsletterMay 23, 2003 Tel.: 51 55 43 00 Volume No. XXIV, No. 18From the Director:Here it is already, the final Informer ofthe school year.Although we still have several weeksof school left, the profusion of springflowers and the length of the daylightremind us that soon we will once againbe waving good-bye to the buses on theirfinal trip home with their precious cargoat the end of another school year.During the final weeks of the schoolyear, there are always a wonderful varietyof events for our families to enjoy.From music concerts to sports to comingin for lunch with your child, to ourBaccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies,we invite you to enjoy every daythat is a part of your child’s school lifehere at ISS.One of the very special events thattakes place at the end of each schoolyear is the Graduation ceremony for themembers of our senior class and theirfamilies, which will take place Thursdayevening, June 5, beginning at 19.30 inour school theatre. As always, all membersof our school community are warmlyinvited to join and again this year wehave an outstanding guest speaker. Thisyear we are honored to have Ms. HildeFrafjord Johnson, the NorwegianCabinet Minister of InternationalDevelopment, address our students.A Norwegian citizen who representsthe constituency of Stavanger in Stortingfor the Christian People’s Party, Ms.Frafjord Johnson is actually “one of ourkids.” Born in 1963 in Arusha, Tanzaniawhere her parents were missionaries, herearly years were spent in an internationalschool in Tanzania, where she learnedto speak fluent Swahili and Englishwhile there along with her mothertongue, Norwegian.When her family returned to Norway,she attended Norwegian schools, butnever lost her interest for the world outsidethe Norwegian borders. Her degreesfrom the University of Oslo are in SocialAnthropology with a speciality inDevelopment Anthropology. Sheworked as a journalist for StavangerAftenblad and other publications andhas been active in politics since 1979.In her role as cabinet minister forInternational Development, she has beeninstrumental in raising the profile fordeveloping countries on a global basis.Whether it is serving in leadershipcapacities with the World Bank, theInternational Monetary Fund, or manyother high level establishments, she continuesto push for a better world for allits inhabitants. According to Ms.Frafjord Johnson, “The main objectivesgoing forward are now in place in ourinternational development policy: toreduce the number of poor in the worldby 2015 by half; to invest in peoplethrough new initiatives in education andhealth; and to provide more resourcesfor debt relief for the poorest countriesworldwide. . .We need to move awayfrom donor-driven development projects1

The Informer May 23, 2003May 23, 2003The InformerFrom the Director.......From the Director.......and move toward approaches that willput the developing countries themselvesin the driver’s seat, but this will requireeven stronger collaborative efforts on thepart of donor countries.”In other words, this is a proactiveyoung woman who started in an internationalschool down in Tanzania and isdoing a wonderful job in workingtoward making the world a better place.She should be a brilliant voice for ourstudents to hear on their last night at ISS.Accreditation Update: We have nowreceived the report of the two accreditationvisitors who visited the schoolrecently. It will be shared with theBoard at their meeting on June 2, andthen a copy will be available in thelibrary for anyone in the school communityto read. It provides an excellentblueprint for us as we move through thenext stages in the accreditation. Animportant next step that will be accomplishedbefore the end of the school yearwill be the completion of a survey by,hopefully, all parents, middle/highschool students and employees. At theend of my message, you will find a letterthat specifically addresses the survey.Thank you for taking a few minutes ofyour time to complete the survey as itwill assist us in improving our school.Last week, we had one certified chefworking for the school. This week, wehave TWO certified chefs at ISS! BrianBårdsen, who has been a trainee chef inour cafeteria, passed his nine-hour practicalexam as the final step in completinghis four year training as a chef. Twoinspectors conducted the exam in ourkitchen and not only did he pass, but hewas given the grade of “Meget Godt.”Truly a wonderful outcome!In fact, Brian is the first ever chef inNorway to be produced out of a trainingprogram in a school. All previous oneshave been done through other industryoutlets, another point that we here at ISScan take special pride in.Of course, it is a wonderful conclusionfor Brian and we salute him. Anotherindividual who is doing his best todeflect all the credit over to Brian is, ofcourse, Jean-Pierre Duc. It isn’t bychance that ISS is allowed to be used asa training facility for Rogaland County’schef training institute. Not only was itnecessary for Jean-Pierre to have hisown long string of chef diplomas inplace, but also his program here at ISShad to go through a rigorous process ofhurdles before we were allowed to havetrainees here. As another nice sidelightto Brian’s success, Jean-Pierre has beenasked to become an examiner himself inthe chef preparation program. So, congratulationsare in order to Jean-Pierreas well!So what happens next for our newlycrownedchef? Brian will be here at ISSuntil the end of the school year, and thenhopes to work in the catering industryoffshore. Congratulations!In the past weeks, there have been severalarticles in the newspaper relating toStortinget discussion on changing thelegislation related to independentschools. In response to questions frommedia, the following information hasbeen written relating to the ISS positionat this point, and I would like to share itwith our families as well:The International School of Stavangerwas founded in 1966 through theStavanger School Office to provide forthe particular needs of children of expatriatecitizens in the same manner asNorwegian schools outside Norway providefor needs of children. The school’sprimary mission is to provide anEnglish-language education to the childrenof expatriate employees of the oilindustry and NATO installations in thearea. Today nearly 500 children of 26nationalities are enrolled at the school.For many years, the school has made100 privately sponsored places availableto local residents. There is a longwaiting list for local families wishing tobe admitted to privately sponsoredplaces.The school is under continual inspectionby international agencies to ensurehigh quality. The school is fully accreditedby two global organizations, theEuropean Council of InternationalSchools, (ECIS), and the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges,(NEASC). The school is also authorizedby the International BaccalaureateOrganization to offer the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma and theUniversity of Cambridge to offer theInternational General Certificate ofSecondary Education. ISS is recognizedamong international schools around theworld as an institution that offers aneducation of high quality.ISS has been in contact with theMinistry of Education and Research,and the school is aware that Stortinget isconsidering changes to the law regardingindependent schools. Once thosedecisions are finalized, then the ISSBoard of Trustees and the administrationwill begin the process of reflectingon what, if any, impact the new law mayhave on the school. The process ofreflection will take some time and it isnot anticipated that the school will haveany decisions finalized that will affectthe 2003-2004 school year.Of course, ISS families may contactmyself with questions at any time relatingto the topic of independent schoollegislation.Once again the Parent Associationwent “above and beyond the call ofduty” in providing a lovely spread offood for our employees on May 20 as aspecial thank you to the staff. Mrs.Wendy Lechner, the staff support officerfor the PA is thanked in particular for hermany acts of kindness throughout theyear.In a school that prospers throughoutthe year by countless acts of generousvolunteering by a huge number of parents,how best can the administrationthank each individual? Well this year,the administration has decided to turnthe tables and serve the parents, insteadof us always watching the reverse inaction. On Tuesday, June 3, the administratorsare looking forward to servingbreakfast to both the old and the newParent Association Boards here at ISS.It is a symbolic way for us to extend our23

The Informer May 23, 2003May 23, 2003The InformerFrom the Director.......From the Director.......appreciation to each of these individualsand, in a wider sense, to all the parents inthe school who give of their timethroughout the school year. Thank youfrom all of us here at ISS.Along with the end of the school year,it is also soon time to say good-bye andthank you to some of our employeeswho will be leaving. We send our thanksand our best wishes to our staff memberswho are leaving us at the end of thisschool year, many to depart for placesfar from Norway:EmployeeCaroline andStåle BrokvamBrian BårdsenPolly CraigHeidi CuleaSusan EwenDennis FeehanSharon FeenanSteve HackbarthIwona KoczurPat and Steff SanvikElin SchreiberAnn WengerAideen WilsonRachel WinellGoing To:The PhilippinesOffshoreAustraliaFranceCanadaUnited StatesArgentinaUnited StatesPolandUnited StatesBergenSouth AfricaUnited StatesBelgiumWe also thank Maria Langeland, ElsMulder and Vivienne Sørheim who willstill be in the community but are comingto the end of their current assignments atISS. All of these people have workedhard in the best interests of your children,the school and the community.While it is always hard to say good-byeto our wonderful colleagues, we knowtheir receiving schools are about to havethe opportunity to tap into their talentsand we send them off with our thanksand our best wishes. We have, onceagain, an excellent set of new staff membersjoining the school in August and Iwill share more about their talents withyou in our first Informer of the newschool year, but now is the time to thankthe fine folks who are leaving us.And to each of you parents and studentswho may be reading this who areplanning a move to a different schooland a different land, go with our bestwishes and our request that you keep intouch with us here at ISS. Whether yourstay was a long or a short one, you haveenriched our school community andyour indelible touch will have an impacton this school forever. Come back invisit in a few months, a few years, or afew decades. We love to have formerstudents drop by with their families to"show where Mum or Dad" went toschool. Stavanger is a town that seemsto have a permanent hold on all thosewho spend time here and you willalways be welcome back for a visit!The office will be open all summer--drop by!Safe summer and we will see most ofyou and many new students back here inAugust!Regards,Dr. Linda DuevelDirectorLduevel@isstavanger.noMay 21, 2003Dear Parents, MS/HS Students andISS Employees:We at the International School ofStavanger have as our ongoing goal thecontinual improvement of the quality ofthe ISS educational experience.A survey has been developed by theISS Education Committee to give youthe opportunity to provide input on variousprograms at our school. We wouldask that this survey not be used to evaluateindividuals. Rather, use the surveyas a tool for responding to the quality ofthe programs, the structure and the policiesat ISS. Please write about areas youespecially want to maintain as well asaspects you feel require further improvement.We wish to recognize ourstrengths, so that we can maintain andbuild on them, and address areas thatcould be improved.This year, for the first time, we aredoing an electronic version of the survey.You can go to the school website,www.isstavanger.no, and follow the linkon the home page. The survey project onthe website includes three sections—thefirst is for parents, the second is for middleand high school students and thethird section is for employees. To gainaccess to the survey, you must use apassword. The password will be mailedto your home attached to a letter verysimilar to this one.The survey is designed to be used onlyonce by each set of parents, eachemployee, each middle and high schoolstudent and there are separate questionsfor each section of the school. Pleaseignore the sections that do not pertain tothe age of your children. If you havemore than one child in any one sectionof the school and you have divergentopinions on their experiences, pleasenote that in the written comment sectionat the end of the survey.The survey should be completed byJune 10, 2003. The administration andEducation Committee will tabulate andcompile the results and then share themwith the Board of Trustees for consideration.General results of the survey willbe communicated in the Informer- earlyin the next school year and will be usedin our accreditation self-study work duringthe autumn.Although we are pleased to be able tooffer the survey in an electronic versionfor the first time this year, we also arequite willing to issue a paper version ofthe same survey if preferred. There willbe paper copies of the survey availablefrom Mrs. Anne Brit Fox in the mainoffice, or if you call the school at51 55 43 00, we would be happy to mailone to you.Thank you for taking the time to completethe survey.Sincerely,Linda M. Duevel, Ph.D.45

The Informer May 23 2003News from the Exams CoordinatorMay 23, 2003News from the Counselor.......The InformerTHE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE IN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLSThe most recent edition of ‘IB World’, the magazine of the InternationalBaccalaureate Organization, focuses on the teaching of the IB Diploma Programmein schools in the United States. The editorial reminds us that American HighSchools have been part of the IB Diploma from its start in the mid-1960s, with theUnited Nations International School in New York City contributing to the developmentof the programme. Over the next twenty years over 100 schools in the USjoined the ‘IB family’, and the IBO website now lists 396 US schools offering theIB Diploma.‘IB World’ highlights the work of a number of these schools from Maryland, toMinnesota, to Mississippi (amongst other places). Students are attracted to the IBDiploma in these schools because it is a challenging programme, with positiverecognition from US universities. Theodore O’Neill, the Dean of Admissions at theUniversity of Chicago, characterises the particular qualities of an IB student as ‘awillingness to undertake and the capacity to succeed in a rigorous curriculum, anengagement with a coherent approach to the world of ideas, a spirit of communitythat extends both to fellow IB students and to an outside community in need, and thetenacity and skills of a successful researcher … exactly what selective universitiesare seeking.’ Adam Man, the Diploma Programme Coordinator of Baltimore CityCollege, comments that former students ‘return to us from their universities to tellus that the IB programme prepared them much better for university life than otherprogrammes could have done’. Holly Lewis, the IB Coordinator at RobbinsdaleCooper High School, writes that ‘although IB students are often overwhelmed withthe amount of work they have to do … they come to understand the privilege ofbeing able to work with other motivated students, to be in classes in which theirideas are taken seriously, to be encouraged to express their individual points of view,and to be asked to work hard.’I trust that our graduating Seniors also feel that, in spite of the hard work over thelast two years, the IB programme has prepared them well for university life, and Iwish them all the best in their future studies. I look forward to a new school year,and a new group of enthusiastic IB Diploma students starting their programme inAugust.If you want to read the articles mentioned from ‘IB World’, a copy of the magazineis available in the school library, or you can access some of the material electronicallyon the IBO website www.ibo.orgLynn ParkExam CoordinatorOur Grade 12 class can be proud of all the good university offers they havereceived. Following is a list of schools that have offered our students places for nextyear. By now, most students have chosen the schools they wish to accept and fortthose going to British universities, it is an anxious wait for IB grades to see if theyhave met their conditional offers. Here’s wishing them the best. Numbers in bracketsindicate how many offers have been made from that university to our students.The countries represented here are Great Britain, Canada, United States, andDenmark. There are some applications still going out to schools with later applicationdeadline dates including Czech Republic, Australia and Norway.Aberdeen U.(2)American College of Norway (U. NorthDakota)Anglia Poly U.Bath(6)Baylor U.BirminghamBlackpool/Fylde C.BournemouthBowdoin C.Brighton(2)CambridgeCardiffCityColby C.ConcordiaCopenhagen Business SchoolCoventry(3)De MontfortDurham(4)E. London U.East AngliaEdinburgh(2)Erhversakademi Vest(DK)EssexGerman MilitaryGloucestershireHandelshøjskolen i Århus(2)Herriot-WattHertfordshire(2)Indiana U.KeeleKent at CanterburyKings(2)Kingston(12)Royal College of SurgeonsSch Oriental/African StudiesSheffield(7)SmithStonehillSurrey(3)Sussex(6)Swansea Inst.Texas A&MTexas TechU. CaliforniaU. LouisanaU. of St. AndrewsU. PaisleyU. WashingtonU. West EnglandU.ArizonaU.C.LondonU.C.NorthamptonU.North LondonU.OregonU.S.Airforce AcademyU.Texas/ArlingtonU.Wales,SwanseaU.Washington67

The Informer May 23, 2003News from the Counselor.......May 23, 2003High School/Middle School NewsThe InformerUHI Millennium Inst. DrexelWarwick(5)Warwickshire C.WellesleyA MILE SHAREDWilliam and MaryYork(UK)York(CA)To all of you who have helped to make my four-year stay in Norway a gentle andpositive experience, I want to express my sincere appreciation as I go. ISS studentshave been a joy to work with and my colleagues at ISS have been supportive andprofessional at all times. I know you will welcome the new counselor, Dr. RickCameron, who will bring his own expertise and wisdom to the high school counselingoffice. To all of you in the ISS community, best wishes on your journey.Ann WengerHigh School CounselorHigh School newsThe sun shone for us on May 17th andthe parade was a wonderful occasion.Thanks to the organizers who arrangedthe buses, banners and flowers for HS.This event, and prom, and the semesterexams, are indicators that our schoolyear is almost over! The time has goneso quickly!Congratulations to the musicians,singers and dancers involved in the finalconcert of the year! A wonderful varietyof music performed by so many talentedstudents, teachers and parents wasenjoyed by an appreciative audience.Encore!Good luck to the Track and Field athletesas they compete in the NECIStournament in Luxembourg this weekend!YearbookMany thanks to the Yearbook teamthis year which consisted of some studentsand many teachers across theschool. Their stalwart efforts have madethe yearbook possible this year. It willbe necessary to reserve books for collectionin August this year. Please checkout the pullout page in this edition of theInformer. Additional forms will beavailable in the main office.Leave well, enter wellFor those students leaving, be sure tomake it a ‘good leaving’. The nextschool, college, town, city or countrywill have lots of surprises for you!Leaving well now will allow you to‘enter right’ in the next phase of yourlife journey. Be open to new experiences,remember to ‘give it time’ and besure to have those precious possessionswith you. Students who remain behindwill having feelings of loss and a periodof grieving is not unusual. Again preciouspossessions associated with thosefriends that have left will help and withthe wonders of email no-one is ever veryfar away.Thank you to all our families fortheir wonderful students. We haveenjoyed working with them this year.We wish everyone a wonderful summerand to those who are leaving us -many best wishes to you for a successfuland uneventful move. You will bemissed!HS eventsMonday, May 26thSpring Sports Awards – 7pm CafeteriaTuesday, May 28th – Monday, June 2ndHigh School finalsThursday, May 29th No school –Ascension DayTuesday, June 3rd - Student Activity DayWednesday, June 4th -•Graduation Awards Ceremony 9.00 –10.30 am•Commencement rehearsal for seniors11.00 a.m.•HS BBQ and Beach 12.00•Baccalaureate, Hafrsfjordsenteret7.00 p.m.89

The Informer May 23, 2003High School/Middle School NewsMay 23, 2003High School/Middle School NewsThe InformerThursday, June 5th -•Last Day of school (1/2 day)•HS Graduation Ceremony andReception 7.30 p.m. (no reservedseating)End of Year NewsforMiddle SchoolWell.....another school year is comingto an end and our middle school studentsare busy with many activities (inclass and out), preparing for summervacations and getting ready to moveonto the next grade level. We wish allmiddle school families a happy andhealthy summer and to those familieswho are leaving ISS, we wish you luck,success and happiness – you will bemissed.NECIS SoftballCongratulations to the NECISVarsity Softball team who returnedfrom Rotterdam with the THIRD placetrophy!!! Three 8th grade students –Andrew Berg, Emma Svanberg andJessica Sudman were a valuable part ofthat team. Congratulations!!MS Spanish ExchangeThe students from Barcelona left forhome very happy with their time spentin Stavanger and ISS. They had a verybusy and fulfilling program of activitiesduring their visit and they have all madenew and lasting friendships. Manythanks to all the families who welcomedSpanish students into their homes.MS House Activity– Capture The FlagThe sun shone and the entire middleschool and the Spanish students werefully engaged in the battle to ‘Capturethe Flag’ and win valuable housepoints. Many congratulations go toGANDALF house for winning thisevent with one successful ‘capture.’Frodo and Bilbo also had successfulcaptures but Gandalf was the only housenot to have their flag stolenso……Gandalf receive 100 points andFrodo and Bilbo receive 50 points each.MS DanceThe MS Dance held on May 16th wasa great success! Thanks to STUCO andMrs Sanvik and Mr Keereman for theirwonderful organization. To Devin Rileyand Chris Williams (assisted by MrKeereman) for being great DJ’s. Thanksto all the parents for setting up and servingthe food and drinks and taking photos.Finally, thanks to all the studentswho attended and danced some wonderfulSalsa!!!MS/HS End of Year ConcertThe school year would not be thesame without an end of year music concert.What a fabulous event! We wereentertained by many students, staff andguests and we enjoyed a marvelous‘multi-cultural’ extravaganza!! Theevening culminated in an emotional andwell-deserved thank you and farewell toSteff Sanvik for all his hard work, dedicationand passion to the music programat ISS for the past two years. ISS willmiss you Steff! Thanks also to Mrs.Patty Barnumfarewell.for organizing theEnd of Year Activities and EventsThe middle school students will haveregular scheduled classes until the lastday of school with some exceptions inthe afternoons.On Tuesday, June 3rd from 1pm-3pm the MS Field Day will take placeoutside on the track and football field.There will be a homeroom rotation ofevents and the afternoon will end withhouse against house Tug of War! The5th grade students will also attend theevent as they will be moving to MS nextyear.On Wednesday, June 4th from 12noon until 3pm, the MS students willbe attending ‘beach afternoons’. The8th grade students have been invited toattend the beach BBQ with the HS atThe Three Swords beach and will have aBBQ at school before walking down tothe beach. Tickets for the BBQ arepriced at 50kr available from homeroomteachers.The 6th and 7th grade students will begoing by bus to Vigdel beach on thesame afternoon (Wednesday, June 4th)Students should: Bring substantiallunch, lots of water and juice, suntanlotion (let’s be optimistic!), clothes forALL kinds of weather, towel.Optional: Camera, balls, Frisbees,kites, wear swimsuit.Last Day of School Schedulefor MS Students.8:30-10:00Extended Homeroom – emptying oflockers, washingHR parties – signing of journals foryearbook.10:00-11:304th Quarter Recognition Ceremony –theatre11:30-12:00Ice-cream in cafeteria – final farewells!12 noonBuses depart for studentsImportant Dates for your CalendarThursday, May 22ndNECIS Track leaves.Monday, May 26th8th grade exams beginSpring Sports Awards – 7pm (cafeteria)Tuesday, May 28th6th grade trip to Oslo (leave on nighttrain to Oslo)Thursday, May 29thNo school – Ascension DayFriday, May 30thPS Field Day – 8th graders to help (am)Tuesday, June 3rdMS Field Day – 1pm-3pm1011

The Informer May 23, 2003High School/Middle School NewsWednesday, June 4th•6/7th grade Beach afternoon – VigdelBeach•8th grade to HS beach BBQ (ThreeSwords)Thursday, June 5th•Last Day of school (1/2 day)•MS Recognition Ceremony (Q4) at 10:30am•HS Graduation Ceremony. (7pm)Please do not hesitate to contact me ifyou have any questions regarding thelast weeks of school.Carol Murraycmurray@isstavanger.noMay 23, 2003High School/Middle School NewsAre you transferring TO ANOTHERSCHOOL next school year?If you are, please let the appropriateschool office know well in advance, inwriting if possible, so that we may prepareyour records.We also ask that you leave a forwardingaddress in case of unforeseen delaysso that if necessary all documentationcan be mailed on to you or your newschool.Are you moving? -If you have any fabric that you are nolonger need, andare willing todonate it toMiddle schoolFORMAKINGCOSTUMESFOR NEXt YEAR'S MUSICAL,would you please bring it to CillaHines in room 101 or leave it in theoffice?Thank you!The InformerSEEOUR ANNUAL,AMAZINGARTFUL,ASTONISHING,ACTIONFILLEDANDADEPTEXHIBITIONOFEXCELLENCETHE 7 TH GRADESCIENCE FAIRIN THE ISS LOBBYWEDNESDAY 28 MAY13:00-15:301213

The Informer May 23, 2003High School/Middle School NewsMay 23, 2003Primary School NewsThe InformerYearbook sheetAnother exciting school year is drawingto a close. I am amazed andimpressed by the amount of growth bothacademically and physically that eachchild has displayed this year. Is hasbeen another successful year in thePrimary School, and I thank everyoneinvolved in making it so successful. Awarm Thank You to all the teachers,assistants, valkmasters, cleaners, andcafeteria staff. Also, a special ThankYou to you, our parents, for your supportand positive feedback throughout theyear. BUT the BIGGEST THANKYOU OF ALL goes to our students fora great school year. After all, they arethe only reason we are all here!!!A HUGE Thank You to our many volunteersand members of our ParentAssociation for the many hours spent atschool (and at home working on projectsfor school). The teachers and studentsappreciate all the extra support for themany exciting classroom activities. Wethank you for making this year a wonderfulone for us.Here are some of the final opportunitiesfor you to enjoy:Our Pre-Kindergarten Assembly willbe May 28th at 9:00 a.m. We are lookingforward to a fun-filled assembly.Our Primary School Field Day isscheduled for May 30th with our PEDepartment organizing the main activities.Our teachers are all planning year-endfield trip/parties. This is an excellenttime for the children to say good-bye tothose leaving our school, and to thosethey may not see until next school year.Our final day of school is Thursday,June 5th. This is a half day of schoolwith the children being dismissed atnoon. The buses will run on this day, butthere will be NO lunch served.If your children are leaving ISS at theend of this school year, please let Mrs.Kristen Nielsen in the Primary SchoolOffice know so she can have all recordsready for collection by the final day ofschool.At this time, I will share some informationabout the beginning of the nextschool year.Next year’s classroom supply lists areincluded in the middle section of thisedition of the Informer.Our 2003-2004 school year begins onTuesday, 12th August. This will not bethe first day of classes for students inthe Primary School, but has beenscheduled as Meet the Teacher Day.This will be the first day of classes forour Middle and High School students.We will send a letter to all parentswith Primary School students enrolledwith a scheduled time for both studentsand parents to meet the classroomteacher for a 20 minute appointment.1415

The Informer May 23, 2003Primary School NewsMay 23, 2003Primary School NewsThe InformerThe teacher will explain some of theroutines and show you around the classroom.This is a good opportunity to askquestions about the weekly schedule,and for students to get to know their newteacher. We also encourage you to bringin the school supplies and wet weathergear needed to start the school year. Wehave found that this special day facilitatesan easy start to the school year andhelps transition new students and alsoour returning students moving from oneclass to another.Classes begin for Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd,3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students onWednesday, 13th August.Kindergarten students will attend foronly a half-day for this first week. Theywill eat lunch with their class in thecafeteria, have recess outside and shouldbe picked up at 12:30 p.m. There will beno bus service for Kindergarten availableat this afternoon time, so arrangementsneed to be made for your childrento be picked up for these 3 days of ourfirst week. They will begin staying allday beginning Monday, August 18thand, of course, they can ride the bus toand from school then.Our afternoon program in the Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten will notbegin this first week of school, so parentsneed to make arrangements to pickup their children after 12:00 noon. Theafternoon programs will begin 18thAugust.All students in grades 1st – 5th willattend full days beginning 13th August.That familiar last-day-of-school chantof "no more pencils, no more books …"can be a real disaster if your child takesit to heart. While it’s all right to celebratethe reprieve from school routine,it’s important for your child to continueto read all summer long. Reading skillsare essential for success in school, andthose who don’t read during the summermay find themselves at a disadvantagein August.Here are some ideas to help you "keepthem reading" all summer long.• If they loved the movie, introducethem to the book. Matilda, James andthe Giant Peach and Babe are among themany family movies based on terrificchildren’s books. Check out of themfrom the library and read it together.Your kids will delight in discoveringsome great parts that didn’t appear in themovie.• Go surfing. The internet offers alimitless supply of interesting reading,some of which is bound to appeal toyour child. Go online together at homeor at the local library and search the Websites on our favorite hobbies, sports,movies, pets, travel destination or otherareas of interest.• Go beyond the comics. Whenyou’re reading newspapers and magazines,cut out interesting articles foryour children to read. Occasionallyattach a note posing a question about anarticle, or passing on some related information.• Lighten up. A steady diet of seriousbooks can turn a child off reading. Askyour librarian to recommend somelighter reading. When you’re browsingfor children’s books, look for funnytitles or illustrations. Joke books arefun, too.• Read magazines. Magazines can bestuffed in a pool bag or backpack, andare great for summer reading.• Figure it out. Vary your child’sreading by including some kid-orientedcrossword puzzles, work searches, orword jumbles once or twice a week.• Build it, try it, make it. Frommagic tricks to jewelry making, fromscience experiments to model cars,there’s bound to be a how-to book thatwill inspire your child to begin a project.Have him/her read the instructions, preparea list of materials, and then withyour supervision, go to it! Whatever theresults, remember to praise the efforts.• Be flexible. Maybe you would likeyour children to read classic books allsummer, but it’s important to let themchoose their own recreational reading.Float the plots of your favorite bookspast them, and if they’re interested, terrific!Otherwise, consider saving thosebooks for when you’re reading together.• Out and About. Believe it or not,shopping can help your children becomestronger readers. Use everyday or specialoccasion shopping trips to helpbuild your child’s vocabulary.• Are we there yet? Whether youspend the summer close to home or havea major family trip planned, try toinclude an educational side trip to amuseum, historic site or national park.Read up on it together before you go.While you’re there, pickup descriptivebrochures, flyers or other material thatwill not only make your visit moremeaningful, but will provide reading foryour child.• Look it up. If you children askquestions you can’t explain, go togetherto look up the answers in whateverresources are available – dictionary,encyclopedia, field guide or internet.Tell them when you’re curious aboutsomething, like the name of an animalyou’ve seen while walking together, andhelp them look it up.• Set an example. The best way tokeep your children reading all summerlong is for you to be a reader yourself.Make time for books. Talk about interestingthings you have read and makethe library a more frequent stop than thevideo store. Do it as much for yourselfas for your children.The above "Summertime Reading" tips camefrom the "Report to Parents" by the NationalAssociation of Elementary School Principals.I take this opportunity to say Goodbyeto all our families who are leaving at theend of this school year. I hope you takemany fond memories of ISS with you toyour new homes and schools. Be sure tostay in touch with us and let us knowhow you are doing.If you have any questions, don’t hesi-1617

The Informer May 23, 2003tate to contact me. I will be out of theoffice for part of the summer, but willhave my e-mail available.Primary School NewsHave a safe and enjoyablesummer!!!Dr. Linda ZielinskiPrimary School PrincipalLZielinski@isstavanger.noTHE PIPER is over - andwhat a wonderful show it was!Congratulations to all 107 studentsfrom kindergarten to fifth grade whowere involved on-stage, back-stage orFront of House. "You did what you saidyou would do."Sincere thanks to all parents, staff andolder students who helped to make it ashow to live on in the memories of theseyoung people for a long time.&News from the Art Music DepartmentsMay 23, 2003Notes from PS MusicYou may have had the opportunity to see some of our 4thGrade handbell students on NRK national news on the 25th ofApril. If not check some of our pictures & music soundclips athttp://www.isstavanger.no/primary/ps_music/index.htmlThe InformerA total of 150 parents attended 'Share in our Learning' - music. SUPER! Have awonderful vacation and I look forward to seeing your children again in the nextgrade!Mrs Magda Tuntland.REDD BARNA will be happy too! Agiro for Kr.21,460 was sent off to themthis week. (Ticket Sales: Kr.17,370 andRefreshments: Kr.4,090)"This calls for a celebration!Three cheers for everyone!Hip, hip, HOORAY!Hip, hip, HOORAY!Hip, hip, (raise the roof!)HOORAY!"The Multicultural Concert on Tuesday evening was outstanding.I know you join me in applauding Mr. Sanvik and all of the participants for theirperformance. I wish to thank all of the staff and students who helped keep Mr.Sanvik unaware of the "surprise" we had in store for him. He was truly caught offguard!A very special note of thanks to Pat Sanvik and Carol Murray who helped keepthe ball rolling in the Middle School. Thanks to Carol Hilde who helped me spreadthe word to the High School students. Last, but certainly not least, I owe a tremendousthanks to fifth grade who provided the wonderful refreshments.The following people graciously helped set up, serve and clean up afterwards:Sara Riley, Melinda Keracik, Trudy Williams, Angela Heavy, Kim Blackaby,Christiane Guderian, Ingrid Dickstein, Jo Cousins, Kathleen Johnson, MariaSawaryn, Ineke Looseveld, and Mike Husfelt. I hope that, if I missed any names,you realize that I truly appreciate all you have done.Patty BarnumMusic Mom1819

The Informer May 23, 2003SPECIAL DAYS in SummerSpecial Days in June3rd: Foundation Day - Australia5th: Constitution Day - Denmark5th: World Environment Day: This day is marked by the UN to stimulate worldwideawareness of the environment and to enhance political attention and action.The theme for 2003 is WATER. Two billion people are dying for it.6th: Flag Day - Sweden6th: Shavuot.: This is the time when Jews remember how, long ago, God gave theTen Commandments to Moses.May 23 2003The InformerSPECIAL DAYS in Summer4th: Independence Day - USA and RwandaWorld population is estimated currently at 6.3 bil-11th: World Population Day:lion!14th: Emmeline Pankhurst Day - UK. Born in England in 1858 EmmelinePankhurst spent her adult life campaigning for women's right to vote and for equalrights for women generally.15th: St. Swithin's Day - UK. The saying goes that if it rains on St. Swithin's Dayit will rain for the next 40 days. If it is dry the weather will stay fine.7th: On this day in 1905 Norway gained independence from Sweden.8th: Pentecost: Fifty days after Easter is the time when Christians remember howthe first Christians were given the gift of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is sometimescalled the birthday of Christianity.8th: Dragon Boat Festival: This festival marks the death of a famous Chinese poetcalled Ch'u Yuan who drowned more than 2000 years ago. The local people tookout their dragon boats and rushed to save him but they were too late.15th: Father's Day: Canada, UK, USA and Japan20th: World Refugee Day: Who and what is a refugee? A refugee is someonewho flees his or her country because of a well-founded fear of persecution for reasonsof race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particularsocial group. A refugee either cannot return home or is afraid to. (UN)21st: Midsummer's Day - the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.23rd: Sankthansaften (Midsummer Eve) - Norway. Take your hot dogs to the beachand have a barbecue!Special Days in July1st: Canada DayMOVING SALE1) Jaguar XJ12 HE, 1983.Only 59,000km - a now classic machine in very good condition.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOK 140,0002) DELL 486D/33 Computer, 64Mb RAM, 2 x 500Mb HDD, 4X SCSI CD,Tape Drive, Sound Card, Keyboard, Mouse, (No Monitor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOK 5003) 4 x winter tyres and rims for Volkwagon Sharan . . . . . . .NOK 22004) Head lights Volkwagon Sharan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOK 5005) Dark Brown Display Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NOK 500Please phone 51 52 78 872021

The Informer May23, 2003LibraryLibrary NewsNewsSummer’s comingYour assistancein helping returnlibrary books ontime is alwaysappreciated, butespeciallyappreciated atthis time of year. It is just a few shortweeks until summer vacation arrives!Since students will need to clear theirlibrary accounts before receiving theirreport cards, notices will be given tostudents each week to keep you updatedabout overdue books.Please contact the Primary Library,51 55 43 36, or the High School/Middle School Library, 51 55 43 17, ifyou have any questions about the booksyour child has borrowed.Students in 10th and 12th grades onstudy leave will need to check in thelibrary to be sure that their accounts areclear. It will be difficult to send noticesto these students.Books borrowed by students aredue no later than Friday, May 23.Summer Funatthe Primary Library!ISS Primary Library will open onthese Wednesday afternoons duringSummer Break:July 2 1:00 – 3:00July 23 1:00 – 3:00Volunteer needed: Our library couldbe open three additional Wednesdayafternoons (June 25, July 9, andJuly16) if a parent could volunteer.During the summer, checking outbooks is simplified, and does notinvolve using the computer. It is easyand fun!Please contact Mrs. Donna Seymour,51 55 43 17 or dseymour@isstavanger.noif you would like to be a summerlibrarian J.May 23, 2003The InformerOn the Environmental Side of Things...BY CHRISTINE KEMPNow for the black/grey bins - whatcan you put in those?These bins cater for everything whichcannot be recycled. Try to throw awayas little as possible. Here are examplesof items which have to be thrown away.* Ceramics and porcelain* CDs and cassettes* Dirty plastic* Disposable nappies (diapers)* Sanitary napkins* Cotton wool, plasters, bandages, lint* Bags from vacuum cleanersThe contents of these bins are taken toa plant in Forus and turned into energy!Most of the other kinds of householdwaste can be taken to the recyclingdepots either in your local area (usuallynear supermarkets) or to Sele RecyclingDepot. Containers for glass / metal,plastic (includes styrofoam) and textileswill be found there. Paper and cardboardcan be taken to Sele if you havetoo much for your green bin.Sele is open to the public at the followingtimes:-Monday, Wednesday, Friday -. . . . . . . . . . . . . .07:30 - 15:00Tuesday and Thursday .07:30 - 15:30Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .07:30 - 13:00Current costs seem to be -Carload: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kr.50Station wagon, van, small trailer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kr.100Truck, large trailer: . . . . . . .Kr.200A new Recycling Depot will be openingin Stokka Forus later this year.There is a place on Tananger Base(SAR AS) where you can leave 'special'waste. This would include such thingsas chemicals, paint, oil, aerosol cans,thermometers, glue, locks or padlocksand batteries. Sele has this facility also.Electrical goods of all kinds can bereturned to shops which sell similaritems. This service is free and there isno compulsion to buy something newwhen you return the old! Electricalgoods can also be taken to Sele.* Take your family on a Field Trip toSele! It could be an interesting additionto their environmental education! *2223

The Informer May 23 2003Baptist ChurchEncouraged in Heart, United in Love, Equipped for ImpactDO YOU HAVE SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS?We have answers, as well as:•uplifting music•relevant messages•exciting children’s programs•loving childcare•help for those searchingspiritually•family oriented programs•activities for teenagers•friendly peopleSunday morning Bible study 9:30Sunday morning worship 10:45Meeting at Timoteiveien 13(Advent Kirken) MarieroOne block west of hwy 44For more information call51656009/92859971Serving the InternationalCommunity since 197324Classified ADsA l c o h o l i c sAnonymous is an organizationof men and women who share theirexperience, strength and hope with eachother, that they may solve their commonproblem and help others to recover fromalcoholism.AA meetings in English are held:TUESDAYS at 19.00, and FRIDAYSat 18.00 at Ryfylkegata 5.SUNDAYS at 16.00 at BekkefaretKirke, Fr. Nansensvei 44.Al-Anon is for families, relativesand friends whose lives have beenaffected by someone else's drinking.Meetings in English are heldSUNDAYS at 16.00 at Bekkefaret Kirke.VACCINATIONSana Reisemedisin helpsyou with all vaccines, mosquitoproductsand information beforeyour journey.We are continuosly updated oninternational recommendations.Sana Reisemedisin a.sNordbøgaten 6,centre of Stavangerwww.sana-reisemedisin.no51 93 86 80May 23, 2003Classified ADsThe FRENCH SCHOOL OF STAVANGERseeks for the school year 2003 - 2004:EU kontroll, Winter tyres, CD PlayerNOK 15 000 onoE-mail sfeenan@isstavanger.noTel.: 51 54 11 49THE NEWSTAVANGER INFORMATION GUIDE25The Informer1) An English speaking ART TEACHER (4 hours a week) for studentsfrom 11- 15 years old.2) A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER (3 hours a week) to teach studentsaged 12 - 13 years.For further information, please contact Jean-Claude Lebresne: 51 91 94 50.E-mail: lfstavanger@yahoo.frPost address: L’ECOLE FRANÇAISE, Postboks 370 Sentrum, 4002 Stavanger.For Sale: SAAB 900i 1986Whether you’re new to Stavanger or have been here a long time,people who have been buying the Guide for years think of it astheir bible!SPINning around StavangerThe new guide has been comprehensively revised and contains:• maps• finding a job and working• internet addresses• leisure/hobby activities• general facts and pointers • children’s activities and sports clubs• medical services• transportation• shops, restaurants and bars • leaving section• handy Norwegian words and phrasesor find us on the web at www.spin.noFOR SALEGreat K2 "King55" Agressive InlineSkates, size 45 and Pro -Tec Helmet -hardly used and in good condition - forsale, new in the US$265, now NOK950obo. Tel 51 54 95 25 or 986 48 652For your copy at a cost of only 120 NOKplease contact SPIN office:Tel.: 51 69 32 10Email: spin@shell.no

The Informer May 23 200326Classified ADsEarly Childhood EducationKornbergveien 23 4050 SOLATel 51 65 16 96 Fax 51 69 93 80Email:the.childrens.house@sola.online.noThe Children's House would sincerely like to thank the following companiesfor their sponsorship of our Spring Carnival:ABBA.G.ACameronCoca ColaEUROPRIS SOLAHAVANNA BADELANDSmithKIWI SOLAKROSSEN SPORT SOLASola mix elevenBlomstergården (sola)MCDONALDS (Sandnes)Marathon – Oil companyMCDONALDS (Kvadrat)Dolly DimplesNATIONAL OILO. CHRISTIANSEN GULLSMED SOLA Rasmussen Elektro ASConoco Phillips NorwaySola FotoRINGO LEKER SOLASANDNES OPTIKKSports clubSOLA KROSSEN BLOMSTERSOLA SYKKEL OG SPORTGaye RoslandSPINØKOLOGISKE DAGLIGVARERBjørns kjøkken designShell –Well engineeringCandy girlMadla HandleslagInter bookBrio (kvadrat) Modern designSola perfumeriMX sportTove’s ramme verksted (sola)Europris SolaSola magne HenriksonSmartyIntersport (Madla torget)Krosser FrisørMadla bok og papirRimi (Sola)Cafe’ Express (kvadrat)Optiker (Sola)Norsk BarnemuseumKongparkenOil MuseumBarrokk FrisørSats (Sandnes)In addition to our company sponsors, we have many, many parents and staff who have helped to makethis event possible through hard work and long hours. WE THANK YOU! We would like to extenda special thank you to THE PARENT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE! We could not have donethis without you! The list of parents who have helped out is extensive, but we would like to specificallymention these individuals: Sharon Paton – Fundraising Chairperson And all the class mums and theadditional helpers And finally, to all our parents at The Children's House who continue to support ourschool in so many ways. THANK YOU!May 23, 2003Classified ADsThe Children’s HouseEarly Childhood EducationTlf: 51 65 16 96 www.the-childrens-house.noThe InformerDue to popular demand…The Children’s House will be holding theirSummer School Programme again this year! Featuring...- Outdoor activities- Crafts- Games- And many more other projects to keep your children occupied over thesummer holidays.Open to: . . . . . . . . Children between the ages of 3 to 6From week: . . . . 23 June, 30 June, 7 July, 14 July, 21 JulyYour child may attend as few or as many of the weeklysessions as availability permits!Cost: . . . . . . . . . . . 990 NOK per weekly sessionHours: . . . . . . . . . 9 to 2 pmDeadline: . . . . . . There is no deadline, however places are available on afirst come, first served basis. Enrolment is not considered complete until paymentis received The Children's House reserves the right to change classes ifrequired.GARAGE SALESaturday May 24th 14.00 - 16.00 andSunday May 25th 14.00 - 16.00,including furniture, English toys (manyboxed) and books, baby equipment,clothes, kitchen/bathroom wall cabinets... and much more.Påskhusvegen 14052 Røyneberg, SolaCall Wendy Pagler/Angela Heaveyfor details: 51 65 18 22 51 69 69 3927Car For Sale1998 BMW 316i SedanFull service history from Bavaria BMW4 Doors / 5 Speed, Air conditioningPower windows, Remote keyless entryAutomatic electronic climate control4 new studded winter tyres w/ rimsABS / Antispin, Seat warmersFog lights, CD playerThule ski and bike racks110,000 km or 69,000 milesNOK 160,000 ONOTelephone: 51 80 15 41

The Informer May 23 2003Bats' members are often asked what isdone with all the money received fromticket sales. We thought a brief explanationwould be of interest.BATS is a non profit organistation andthe money from ticket sales goestowards financing the next show. Forexample, income from ticket sales fromPuss in Boots was kr. 30,000. Expensescame to kr. 33,300. Yes, this show ran ata loss. Fortunately most pantomimesmake a profit. Here's an approximationof how the money was spent. (roundedup or down to the nearest hundred kroner)Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kr. 3000Costumes/set/props . . . . . . .Kr.16,000advertisements . . . . . . . . . . .Kr. 1,000hire of rehearsal hall . . . . . .Kr. 2,000Hire of theatre . . . . . . . . . . .Kr.11,300All the money raised from the sale ofrefreshments, Kr.5654,50 was given tocharity. We would like to thank IFG forsupplying the drinks and working at therefreshments stall for us.Visit our web site for more informationabout BATSwww.bats.noClassified ADsStavangerInternationalChurchA Place for You!Sunday Morning Worship10:00 a.m.(Nursery Care provided)We gather for worship atHetland ChurchStorhaugveien 2, Stavanger* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Luther CollegeNordic ChoirConcertdirected by Weston NobleFriday, June 13that 7:00 p.m.Stavanger DomkirkeAdditional information:www.sic.no/CurrentEvents.htmlStavanger International Churchtlf. 51 56 48 43www.sic.noAn inter-denominational, caring Christian congregationserving the international communitywith services in English since 1971May 23, 2003Classified ADsThe InformerMoving Sale:Call Julie 51 58 93 25 or 971 4 5 199 if interested.Brand new Norwegian keyboard for computer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 NOKSize 12 Black ski jacket "Head": . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 NOKAdult size 38 – gray ski jacket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 NOKAdult size small – Helly Hansen raincoat (red and white): . . . . . . . . . . .100 NOK7 x various colors of 500 ml "Redimix" Liquid Tempura Paints: . . . . . .100 NOK1 x oil radiator (6 months old): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 NOKStavanger Spin 2002: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 NOKRed ski/snow pants: size 134 (fit 6 – 8 yr old): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 NOK1 x boys size 130/8 yr – rain suit with overall pants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 NOK1 x boys size 8 rain jacket: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 NOK1 x boys one piece snow suit – size 6-8: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 NOK2 x cotton rain suits (size 8 is red/navy and size 10 is navy/green): . . . .150 NOK eachVacuum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 NOKHologen bedside light (220 V): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 NOKSiemens C45 Mobile Phone (includes 100 NOK calling time): . . . . . . .450 NOKAssorted male adult (small – medium) clothesTransformer (75 Watt): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 NOKFor sale after 30 June (put a deposit down now if you are interested in any of the belowitems)3 x boys bikes (good for ages 6-9): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 NOK each1 x iron: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 NOK2 x transformers: 1 x 750 volt: . . . . . . . . .300 NOK; 1 x 75 volt: . . . .100 NOK1 x Thompson radio/CD player Boom box: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 NOK2 x clock radios: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 NOKHouse For RentTorkelsstien 8, TanangerAvailable from 1 AugustFurnished house with 3 bedrooms, doublegarage, 2 bathrooms, open plan sitting/diningroom, view towards harbour.Situated in quiet area but very nearshops, and Tananger industrial area.1min from ISS school bus stop/publicbus.If you are interested to come and viewplease call 51 69 96 71For SaleRoland keyboard,Synthesizer,Children’s toys,Single bed w/mattress,Rollerblades size 6,Wall lamps.Please contact: 51 87 06 27.2829

The Informer May 23 2003Classified ADsMOVING SALETechnics digital piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 000 NokBeautiful full-length fur coat, natural feathered Coyotewith white fox trim (’93 appraisal $2,500) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 000 NokMiele washing machine (’97 price new 10800 Nok) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 700 NokFujitsu Pentium PC – 128 MB RAM, 28 GB Hard Drive, DVD,17" monitor, MS Windows ’98, ISDN card, speakers(’00 price new 18 500 Nok) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 000 NokEpson Stylus 600 color printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300 NokComputer speakers – 2 sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Nok/setThule Polar 500 ski box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 200 NokSiemens Gigaset 3010 cordless ISDN phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 NokSiemens ISDN phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 NokRadio alarm clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Nok eaBraun coffee maker and tea kettle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Nok eaIron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 NokChild booster seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 NokPads for outdoor furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Nok/padIkea under-bed storage drawers (on wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Nok eaMisc. flower pots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VariousSAAB 9000 CSE Jubileum Price NOK 180 0001997 model, red, 150 HP, 53 000 km, full service record, anti-rust treatment, automatictransmission, leather interior, CD, summer & winter tires, ski rack.TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 XL Price NOK 25 0001990 model, red, 119 000 km, full service record, EU control in July 2002, CD,summer & winter tires.Please contact Hege at 51 65 15 34 hno@allianse.comAnyone for dancing? Forget the gym, forget the diets, forget the jogging - come dancinginstead! Scottish Country Dancing is a good way to exercise the body AND the mind.It's also fun! If there's anyone out there who would be interested in attending classes nextautumn/winter please get in touch. I would love to resurrect the first Scottish DancingGroup in Norway to become affiliated, in 1978, to the Royal Scottish Country DanceSociety in Edinburgh. We are still a member of this world wide group of people who loveto do the reels, jigs and strathspeys of Scotland but the Group hasn't been active for a fewyears. Let's change all that! Talk to your friends, take the plunge and start dancing! Thisis for adults only. Beginners, men and women, are always welcome, indeed encouraged,to join. Phone or e mail me soon. 51 69 65 41 ckemp@isstavanger.no. C.KempMay 23, 2003Editor’s PageThe InformerIssue date for the first Informer of the 2003-04 school year is 22 august 2003,deadline 19 August for inserts and ads.The Informer is issued every two weeks, which amounts to 17-18 editions per school year.To have CLASSIFIED ADS published in the Informer, you can reach me in one of the thefollowing ways:by e-mail: LHoie@isstavanger.noby phone: 51 55 43 22 (- to dictate small ads)by telefax: 51 55 43 01 (- for whatever)or just pass by the school with your advertisement/diskette.The deadline is by 12 noon on Tuesdays = three days before the following Friday’s issue ofthe Informer. I prefer to receive your ads and eventual illustrations by e-mail or on adiskette. This saves me from actually writing the text in – I can just copy and paste it – andit reduces errors.I can read all commonly used file formats for pictures, like JPEG, GIF, TIFF or EPS.Please make sure that you enclose a copy of the original picture/illustration and not just acopy placed in your document. This is to avoid poor quality.The editor reserves the right to edit ads to fit the space requested by you.The prices are as follows:Companies Private persons ISS Teachers/StudentsFull page: NOK 1200,- NOK 600,- NOK 300,-Half page NOK 800,- NOK 400,- NOK 200,-Quarter page: NOK 400,- NOK 200,- NOK 100,-Eight of a page NOK 200 NOK 100,- NOK 50,-Families with children at ISS receive a free copy sent home in their youngest child’s backpack.Others wishing to subscribe may do so for the annual subscription rate of NOK 250,-.If you are a subscriber and wish to continue your subscription, an invoice will be sent toyour address in the fall of 2003. Whether you are subscribing or advertising we will needyour full name and address for invoicing. Thank you!The Informer is also issued on the ISS web-page:www.isstavanger.noLiv Nærland Høie, Editor3031

The Informer May 23, 2003Summer Recreation at ISSMay 23, 2003Summer Recreation at ISSREGISTRATION FORMThe InformerPlease complete and return the form below to the ISS Main OfficeTo: CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX AND THIRTEEN YEARS(Or, Who have completed Kindergarten through Sixth Grade)From: Mr. Eliseo Cabello, Summer Rec CoordinatorSummertime is JUST around the corner, and here is your opportunityto sign-up for the ISS Summer Rec Program.If you have friends or family visiting you this summer and you arewondering what kind of fun activities they would enjoy...the answer isthe SUMMER CAMP!This invitation is also open to any friend you may have in the community.Bring them along (the fees are also applicable to them)and enjoy a wonderful summer here at ISS.So start making plans for this summer and come join us!Get ready to have a good time, spend time with your friends,and take part in many fun activities!Three sessions: Session 1: June 23-27Session 2: June 30-July 4Session 3: July 7-11YES, I would like to have my child/children take part in theISS Summer Rec Programme:Names of child/children: ____________________________________________Session 1: June 23-27 ___ (tick off)Session 2:____________________________________________________________________________________________June 30-July 4 ___ (tick off)Session 3: July 7-11 ___ (tick off)Parent/Guardian’s name: ____________________________________________Address:___________________________________________________________Time:9:00 - 14:00 Monday through Friday___________________________________________________________Location:Activities:Cost:Our wonderful facilities at ISSArt, computer activities, field trips to museums and parks,sports, board games, and more...NOK 1,500 per child for each one-week sessionDeadline for sign up is May 27th, but sessions may fill up before the deadline.(A minimum of 25 students must enroll for each session.)Home phone number/s ____________ Work phone number/s_____________You will be sent a giro for the payment.Enrollment is not considered complete until payment is received.For more information, please email: ecabello@isstavanger.no3233

The Informer May 23, 2003The Chef can be contacted at # 51 55 43 53 or JPDuc@isstavanger.noISS Lunch Menu 26/5- 5/6, 2003May 23, 2003For Informer deadlines - see Editor’s page! The InformerAbsence call in line for students: 51 55 43 03Important DatesIn addition to the daily HOT MEAL for lunch,the cafeteria serves a “soup of the day”and a vegetarian option.Hot MealM 26 Sweet & Sour PorkT 27 Tacos & RiceW 28 Hamburger & Fries .T 29 No school .F 30 Wolf Fish with Leek and Schrimps.M 2 PancakesT 3 Ravioli in Meat SauceW 4 BBQ end of the year.MISTRAL choir membersare meeting on Wednesdays,at 7pm at ISSAny new members aaaaaaalways welcome!Anyone out there interested in directing this choir?Any enquiries may be directed to Veronica Cosgriff at ISS.VCosgriff@isstavanger.noGreat family car for sale!US Ford Windstar (van) blue 1999 model, automatic,3.8 l engine, 5 doors, 7 seats. Only 18.600 miles ( 30,000 km)AC/CC.Min. NOK 250 0002002-2003 School YearMay23 Grade 5 Parent/Student lunch26 8th grade exams begin26 Spring Sports Awards, Lovelace Theater, 19:0027-29 6th grade trip to Oslo28 Pre-Kindergarten Asssembly, 09:0028/5 - 2/6 High School Final Exams29 Ascension Day - No school30 Primary School Field Day - 8th graders to help (am.)June3 Student Activity Day3 Middle School Field Day, 13:00-15:004 6th grade and 7th grade to Vigdel Beach4 Graduation Awards Ceremony, Lovelace Theater, 09:00-10:304 Commencement Rehearsal for seniors, Lovelace Theater, 11:004 High School BBQ and Beach, 12:00 - 8th grade invited4 Baccalaureate, Hafrsfjordsenteret, 19:005 Last day of school - 1/2 day for students5 Middle School Recognition Ceremony, Lovelace Theater, 10:305 High School Graduation Ceremony and Reception, Lovelace Theater, 19:302003-2004 School YearAugust11 High School/Middle School new students registration/testing12 First school day for High School/Middle School12 Primary School Meet the Teacher Day13 First school day for Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and PrimarySchool studentsCall Elisabeth 51 56 60 893435