2012: A Movie in Review
I saw 2012 and it’s a good movie! It is telling people about what the end of the world will probably look like. It is making all humans work together. It has natural disasters and increasing temperatures and tsunamis around the world. The world is in a big disaster.
Everyone should wait in line to go see it!
—Ryan, G. 10
We can re-use stuff to make new things.”
-Yu Jin
“I will throw away my trash I will teach others to throw away trash.”
—Angel
Grade one science is doing a unit calling ‘Making Bandung More Beautiful.’
We are learning how to take care of our Earth. So far we have done a little walk around the school to pick up trash and to make our school look beautiful.
We also made litter bots out of trash from our homes. We learned that you can reuse materials instead of throwing stuff away. We will be placing our litter bots around the school with our posters to remind you to “Go Green” and to make Bandung more beautiful.
We will also being doing several other projects from compost piles to making paper and hanging posters around the school.
Grade 5: International Guest Star
In science class, we were learning about cells. So, we invited a guest star named Mr.Jun. We went to the science lab and he was waiting for us. He told us some things about cells and he answered some questions that we didn’t know about cells. We went there on 28th of October. He showed us a presentation and some videos about the cells. We really enjoyed the presentation. Thanks, Mr. Jun! —Faby, Gabriel, and Ellyse
“On Thursday, 5 November 2009, we, Grade 6 helped KG-B to read some story books for them to get better at reading. We and KG-B students chose the books and we helped them by helping with the sounds of the words. We would love to help them to read better again because it will help them and it was fun for us. We are looking forward to going there again.”
—Grade 6 students
Two weeks ago on Monday the 26th of October we participated in a tournament which was the Bina Bakti Cup.
The high school team consisted of five people which was myself, Audrey (10), Jessica (10), Monica (10), and Caroline (10) and the junior high school team which was Jessica (8), Vannesa (8), Olivia (8), Paramitha (8), Devika (8), Steffy (8), Gabby (7), Meher (7) and Shekina (7).
The junior high had a game against Bina Nakti which ended in a victorious cheer of the MNIS team winning with the score board at 19-17. While the high school did not have as large of a success, they still played valiantly against Trinitas. We all enjoyed having the opportunity to play! Jane, G. 10
Seeing our MNIS students take on other schools at the Phyxius Debate at BPK was an impressive sight. Ms. Rebekka and the team pounded procedures for week before sacrificing their entire weekend to represent our school.
The adjudicators were quite amazed with our teams as Vincent, in perfect lawyer form, presented our side, and Michelle and Yohan stunned their opponents with unchallengeable facts and figures. Team 2 was as equally awesome with David’s smooth style, OJ’s cool confidence, Marcia’s brilliant defense points, and Pamela’s powerful closing statements (Mind your own business! Thank you.) Our two teams finished back to back in the middle of the standings. Great job, Team!
Once again, Harvest Night was an evening of fun by all. MNIS wants to give many thanks all the parents that donated candy and prizes which made it a wonderful time;to PIE for their help with food and decorations (awesome); to Grades 11 and 12 (and Audrey) for their special events this year; to our teachers and especially Ms. Temmy for making it all happen; to our maintenance, kitchen, and cleaning crew; and to everyone who came out to support this event together! The costumes were so creative and colorful this - we can’t wait to see what will appear next year.
Through all the fun and activities, we were able to raise over Rp. 1,000,000 for charity and over Rp. 2,000,000 for school projects...an amazing group effort!
November at Mutiara Nusantara International School
“Love others as much as you love yourself.”
—Matthew 22:39 (The Message)
Grade 5 visited Kampung Cikidang.
“We learned how to transplant cacti as well as cooking ‘nasi liwet’ and catching fish with our bare hands!”
-Ms. Carolyn
“It was challenging for me as director, Jennifer (actor), Zilka (make-up artist), Felicia (lighting and stage design), but we never thought we would get a good feedbacks from the audiences. We felt so grateful to present this production. Thank you for all of your feed backs, attentiveness, and encouragement.” -Sherlina
This year, Teacher Appreciation Day was greater than ever. The P.I.E group organized the parents of SMN to show their appreciation to all the teachers. The event started with Mr. Howdy sharing a word of thanks on behalf of the
parents, then different parents handed out gifts to all the teachers. Even Jane (Grade 2) and Rebecca (Grade 3) shared their appreciation at the event. Afterwards, we all enjoyed food and conversation together. It was an amazing time of teachers and parents joining together and getting to know each other.
We want to thank all the parents for the gifts, the food, and especially all the care put into it. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. What a family!
This year’s Grade 10 set to the skies for the annual Bali Trip with Mr. Andreas, Ms. Temmy, and Mr. Johnson. We got to the airport in plenty of time (unlike last year) to enjoy this fabulous island experience.
We tackled team-building challenges on the Treetop Adventure Course. Pamela was the only girl to finish the expert course - way to go! We hit the rapids of the Ayung River with laughter and exhaustion. Stephen T. drove his team to final victory.
Our more educational experiences came when visited the Turtle Reserve where we got to handle LARGE snakes, iguanas, ugly fruit bats, and cool sea turtles. We also visited the Bali Cultural Center where we discovered how the Balinese people live, dance, and worship. They also treated us to a private 40 minute Kecak Performance.
This year we reached out with a hand of help and a heart of love as visited the Salam Orphanage. We collected money and bought school supplies and sports equipment, and gave them a cash donation. They performed for us and we sang for them; then we joined together and while some played basketball others had fun just playing and talking with them. When we returned, we wrote them cards and sent them pictures of our time together. We all agree that it was the most rewarding time of the trip.
Here’s what we have to say about the trip...
Thanks to all mothers who came for Mothers’ Day Celebration with KG Students last Friday, May 15, 2009. The celebration was colorful and fun for everybody. Children seemed so excited and proud of their moms. There were dancing, games, and other different activities followed by students and their moms.
The most touching part was when they gave their hand made flowers to their mom and say their love the them…. showers of hug and kisses for their moms.
But the most yummy ones was allocated around the snack table. Thanks to all moms for their participation in this.
Happy Mother’s Day to all SMN Moms!
Students in Gr. 6 were having UASBN on May 11—13. Two teachers from another school came to supervise the running of the test.
This week they are doing UAS from May 18 - 20, 2009.
Teachers, parents, and classes are praying for all Gr. 6 to face this exam time peacefully and successfully.
God bless all your effort!
CONGRATULATIONS to SMN for achieving 6th place among the top 10 of ‘Pelajar Berprestasi ‘
in West Bandung , Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Last Tuesday, our school sent four students to ‘Kompetisi Pelajar Berprestasi’, accompanied by Pak Bahtera, Vincent (10), Stephen OJ (10) and Sherlina (11), Jennifer (11) were able to get the 6th place among 33 schools in West Bandung district. We are waiting for more info from Diknas for further competitions.
Good job, Guys!
CONGRATULATION to Gr. 9 students for your hard work to finish UAN this week. The test was held in the assembly room,
supervised by two teachers from different schools and Diknas. The Education Department of Indonesia was trying their best to keep the event running smoothly. They even sent a policeman to checked and supervise the running of the event to different schools during those days.
Two of our teachers (Ms. Lenny and Mr. Andre) were also sent to supervise UAN in other schools.
Now we are waiting for the UAN result from Diknas.
Is your tummy grumbling? Is your brother itching to eat? Well you can solve that problem by making a sandwich! First of all you need a variety of food for making the sandwich and I’ve already listed them for you:
-3 slices of bread (you can use any shape except circle, because it will be a burger if you do that!)
-tomatoes
-tuna
-tomato sauce
-smoked beef
-lettuce
-cheese
-mayonnaise
-egg
Okay! So, we’ve got that out of our way and now, let’s create!
First, put one slice of bread to start. Then cover it with some lettuce. Next, you pour over the mayonnaise and then cover it with that juicy smoked beef. Wow I’m starting to get hungry. So next, we squeeeeeze the tomato sauce onto the smoked beef. Then we put the second slice of bread which brings us to the second level of the process. Then we put some more lettuce and pour some more mayonnaise on it and put tuna on it too.
Next put the egg and cover it with the last slice of bread and voila! You’ve got a three leveled slice of bread sandwich and finally… Dig in!
Yummm….
KG students and teachers went to the Police Station last Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Six policemen and policewomen helped them to read and understand street signs, how to be safe while in the car, and crossing the street.
They also got to ride in the police cars and they were driven around Jalan Jawa, Merdeka and Gatot Subroto. These children are no longer afraid of the police; just look at their smiles. ^_^
This past Friday, PIE hosted the first time ever, Parents Gathering Night at Summer Hill Residence. We had a nice turn out despite the short notice given to the parents. To those that made it to the gathering, thank you for taking the time from your busy schedules to join us.
Thanks to all parents who have contributed to the program. To recap the evening, we started off 
with a welcome speech by Mrs. Jeannie, followed with opening prayer led by Mrs. Ribka. Under the pavilion and candlelight, we enjoyed the delicious buffet organized by Mrs. Indri, while getting acquainted with each other. Towards the end of the evening, we viewed a PIE presentation by Mrs. Lily and laughed over pictures of past events.
Parents gave new ideas on possible future PIE events, on ways how parents could have better communication with the school, and discussed new information of SMN academic achievements. We agreed on having a regular informal meeting with the school outside of the school premises. All expenses will be shared among us. Parents have also suggested a varieties of activities that we can do for PIE. Closing discussion and prayer were led by Mr. Daniel and Mr. Budi.
Special thanks again for the parents that made this evening a success, and we invite more parents to come and join the gathering in the next school year!!!
For the upcoming PIE meeting, here’s the information:
Date: May 5th, 2009 Tuesday
Time: 11:00 a.m
Place: Starbuck’s Coffee (PVJ)
We will be revealing our next secret mission!! Come and be the first ones to find out what it is!
Bahasa Indonesia translation:
Mungkin ini adalah tema yang terbaik untuk acara Parents Gathering Night yang diadakan hari Jumat yang lalu di Summer Hill Residence.
Terima kasih untuk para orang tua yang telah datang di tengah-tengah jadwal yang sibuk. Terima kasih juga untuk para orang tua yang membantu mempersiapkan acara ini, terutama untuk Ibu Ribka, Pak Daniel, dan Pak Budi yang membantu memimpin doa dan memimpin diskusi pada acara tersebut.
Selain para orang tua saling berkenalan, adapun hal yang disetujui pada acara tersebut adalah diharapkannya pertemuan rutin antara para orang tua dan pihak sekolah di setiap triwulan. Pertemuan dapat diadakan di luar sekolah dan di luar jam sekolah. Biaya pertemuan (makanan & minuman) dapat ditanggung bersama.
Orang tua juga menginginkan aktivitas PIE yang lebih bervariasi. PIE selalu menanti ide-ide dan saran dari para orang tua untuk aktivitas PIE di masa mendatang.
Untuk itu, PIE akan mengadakan pertemuan yang berikutnya :
Tanggal : Selasa, May 5th, 2009
Jam : 11:00 a.m.
Tempat : Starbuck’s Coffee (PVJ)
PIE sangat mengharapkan kehadiran para orang tua sekalian untuk kesuksesan proyek yang selanjutnya.
Yakinlah bahwa keterlibatan Anda di PIE akan mendukung kesuksesan pendidikan anak Anda di SMN.
PIE
City high schools declare war on smoking. There are 116 states, 62 vocational and 16 islamic high schools who signed the declaration to keep their schools free from cigarettes. Last time, the rules of no smoking at school were only in a form of banners and stickers. It doesn’t work at all. That kind of disciplinary action can not make the students loose their bad habits of smoking.
After I read this article, honestly, I felt scared about this swine flu, because this virus will cause death. I think this virus is similar to SARS, and also bird flu. They don’t have the medicine yet to help people who caught these diseases. I just hope that the government in every country will take care of this problem because there are already people who have gotten this illness. All that we can do is keep our environment clean, so we will not get any diseases.Bandung, April 16, 2009.
Kepada Yth.,
Orang Tua Siswa
Sekolah Mutiara Nusantara
Passion Week is the week before Easter. This year SMN held Retreats for Gr. 4-6 and 7-11 students in two different places, while KG - Gr. 3 students were having their program in the school.
As this event held first time in our school, we would like to thank parents, teachers and staff for your prayers and effort to make this retreat a fruitful moment for our students. To God Be the Glory!
At the end, ‘To God Be the Glory”
IB Diploma students have done so much for CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) Program. The CAS activities of IB students were reported to the IB Regional Office and here is the response received through e-mail dated March 23:
Saturday, April 4, a Teacher Professional Development were held in our campus for all KG - Elementary teachers. Around 70 participants attended from different schools in Bandung, Jakarta and even a few teachers came from Sragen, Central Java. The training was sponsored by PT. Javabook-Periplus & Scholastic companies. The workshop comprised of continuing professional development for Teachers in the areas of Language & Literacy, Early Childhood Education, Interactive Student-Centered Learning and Classroom Management.
Two trainers came from Singapore to deliver the workshops in regards to teaching language methodology in class.
As it says in Luke 2:40, 52, “There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom beyond his years, and God placed his special favor on him….So Jesus grew in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.” On the basis of these Scriptures, we should include evidence of intellectual, moral, spiritual and social / emotional development in the form of a portfolio.
The SMN 2nd Annual Science Week ran smoothly with excitement and cooperation from all school members. Different kinds of activities from were focusing on the health of the whole person. Together with the Newsletter the committee have sent you a booklet filled with photos of the activities.
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Slogan & Poster Making, Investigatory Project
WINNER: Poster Making
Grade 1: Nadya, Joshua, Bryan
Grade 2: Summer
Grade 3: Melvin, Howard
WINNERS: Slogan Making
Grade 4: Sung Won, Melinda,
Michael
Grade 5: Jennifer
Grade 6: Kevin
WINNERS: Poster Making
Grade 7: Daniel, Rheinaldi, Lo Yung Tsun, Azaela, Devika
Grade 8: Michelle, Viona
Grade 9: Stevanus Yoyo, Edgina
Grade 10: Jessica, Nathalia
Grade 11: Stephanie, Gerald
WINNERS: Investigatory Project
Grade 7: Sarah, Jessica, Steffy
Grade 8: Bobby, Michelle,
Verdian, Constantin
Grade 10: Marcia, Michelle, Vera,
Jessica, Edo
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EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOR
Congratulations to the following students for their Exemplary Behavior:
Grade 7: Jefferson Jodi, Sarah
Grade 8: Janice Ophelia Chandra, Velyn Hidayat, Viona Jonathan Tjong
Grade 9: Edgina Callista Lauda
Grade 10: Candy, Edo, Lo Ya Chi ( Angel ), Ismail, Prissila
Mr. Eliseo V. Pamandanan, Jr., Discipline Principal
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ARTS COMPETITION
Thanks to all Parents for the support to our students who were participating in the Arts Competition at Maranatha University. Whatever the results, the experience they got from this competition was a great compliment for their learning process.
Some of our students were winners of The Lampion Making Competition:
1st Place - Edbert, Janice, Michael Rama, Verdian (8) and Sarah (7).
3rd Place - Christian, Andreas, Carolyn, Jessica (9), and Paramitha (7).
Great Job Guys! ^_^
This year’s Spiritual Week is April 6-9, 2009. The activities will be for all levels. KG - Gr. 2 students will have their activities in the school, and spiritual retreats are designed for Grades 4 – 6 and 7 - 11 students.
Dear Parents and Students,
The Science Department of Sekolah Mutiara Nusantara will be holding its annual Science Week on March 10 - 13, 2009 with a theme “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind.” The objectives of this event are:
In this regard, we would like to invite you participate and support the following activities:
We are counting on your support and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. If your have any questions regarding these activities, please feel free to contact Mr. Jun (0813 6249 9375)/Ms. Mhel (081809900585).
Thank you very much and God bless you.
Regards,
Mr. Jun Pamandanan
Science Week Coordinator
Dear Parents,
A visit to Gramedia and Mc Donald
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, grade 1-2 went to visit Gramedia Bookstore and Mc Donald restaurant. We were fulfilled by knowledge and skills as well as our stomach. ^_^SHOW & TELL Activity
In elementary, students are enjoying this activity, where they can show their book to their friends from other classes. These personal, child-created book can become treasured selection on your child bookshelf later on. ^_^
HIKING around Graha Puspa
Last week, during PE time, elementary students were having Hiking in the area around Graha Puspa. Going for an adventure like this has been one of fun activities they won’t be happy to miss it. We were lucky to have the surrounding filled with fresh air and give us this chance to explore and yet strengthen our physical body. 
Mother of Stephanie Rusli testified how her daughter has started doing this year in IB what she will be doing in the university, while other kids have struggled in university because they were not prepared.
spent time sharing with parents their experiences and thoughts about the IB Diploma Program and how it has benefited them.SMN would like to say THANK YOU to so many for making this year’s Family Fiesta a huge success! It was a true family fun day as we gathered together to enjoy great company, delicious food, and many amazing performances.
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