First Friday with Andy
by Dr. Andy Davies
andrewd@isb.ac.th
The next “First Friday with Andy” will take place on Friday 5th October at 8:00am in the ES MPR. “First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested.
Thai Parent Coffee Morning
by Khun Yupa Petcharit Rattanajan and Khun Veeramol Chindasook
isbthaiparent@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 2nd, 07.30 – 09.00 ES MPR. Thai Representative, Host country to PTA would like to invite all Thai parents to a coffee morning on October 2nd 2012. This will be an opportunity for us to meet and to welcome new Thai families to ISB as well as to discuss how to best contribute to the benefit of our children and the school. Come and join us over light refreshment to know more about ISB, our activity plan, suggestions and volunteering.
Contact email will be : isbthaiparent@gmail.com
Last chance to register for BBSA Baseball/Softball!!
by Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com
Community baseball/softball has swapped seasons with community soccer, so it is now time to register for BBSA play.
Bangkok Baseball Softball Association has organized baseball/softball play for the past 52 years in Bangkok. There are leagues for boys and girls ages 5 yrs – 18 yrs. Please note registration is open from now until September 30th. We must register players now so we have time to hold player assessments, form teams and order player uniforms before play begins. Current fees per player are THB 2,500. Registration fees will increase to THB 3,500 on October 1st so be sure to register on time. Registration will absolutely close on Sunday, October 14th. Register now to avoid disappointment.
You can make your payment at the Community Activity Office (CAO) or pay by Thai bank wire transfer. Credit cards and Thai baht checks are accepted.
League assessment will be held on Sunday Oct 7th and Sunday Oct 14th at the ISB fields. All players are strongly encouraged to attend both assessment sessions but it is vital that all players attend at least one assessment session to allow the coaches to create fair and balanced teams. Parents will be contacted about the specific times for their player’s assessment session.
Practice will begin in late October with Opening Day for baseball/softball on Saturday, Nov 10th, 2012. All games are played on Friday evenings and Saturdays at ISB. Games will continue every weekend until the league championships the weekend of February 8th/9th.
All teams will practice once per week during the season as a weekly practice is important to skills development and to learn the fundamentals of teamwork, etc. Most practices will take place at the ISB fields on weekday evenings (Monday – Thursday). We will arrange downtown Bangkok location for weekly practice at NIST. Parents will have to pay THB 500 for the season for this practice because NIST charges for field usage. But all players should register to play even if they cannot commit to attending all weekly practice sessions.
On the registration form you will also have an opportunity to volunteer to be a coach, assistant coach or team parent. Please consider helpng out with your child’s team in some way. The kids really love having their parents helping out with their team and you will have a great time. No previous baseball experience is necessary.
BBSA has purchased a limited number of fielding gloves and batting gloves for players who need them. These will be sold on our assessment days on Sunday, Oct 7th and 14th. Please note that the BBSA no longer has any baseball cleats to sell. So parents who want baseball cleats will need to obtain them on your own.
Please go to https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/
Flute Lessons
by Angela Kohl
angelak@isb.ac.th
From the beginning of October we are fortunate to offer one more afternoon of flute lessons on Tuesdays. We still do have some openings. For further information please contact the IMP coordinator Angela Kohl (angelak@isb.ac.th).
Bangkok International Softball League Starts October 27-28!
by Dr. Troy P. Regis
troyr@isb.ac.th
The Bangkok International Softball League (BISL) is looking for adults who are interested in playing slow-pitch softball in a semi-competitive league. The league begins the weekend of October 27-28, with the annual 1-Pitch Tournament. Opening Day for league play begins the first weekend in November. Games are split about 70%-30% between Saturdays-Sundays, and will be played at ISB and at Ruamrudee International School. The season ends April 7-8 with the BISL Year End Tournament.
Any ISB community members who are interested receiving more information or who are interested in playing in the BISL can contact Dr. Troy P. Regis (troyr@isb.ac.th) directly.
Booster Hut Spirit Shines this Friday
by Pam Labbe
pam@sunshinelobby.com
Spirit Night Collectible T-shirts (Sept. 28th): Look for new limited edition Panther t-shirts for sale at the Spirit Tent on Friday. These white shirts will be available while supplies last. Please stop by the Spirit Tent and support our Panther teams. There will be other classic booster hut items for sale to include Stadium Seat Cushions. Come for the games and stay for the fun! Go Panthers!
Back in Black (new stock): Our ladies polo has be updated in black with gold embroidery. This classic polo will keep you in style for many seasons. You can easily dress it up by wearying a skirt or keep it casual with your favorite shorts. Available at Booster Hut in sizes: SS to XXL.
Every Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm – Booster Hut by main cafeteria
Spirit Night and Soccer/Volleyball Friendship Tournament this weekend
by Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
This weekend is another action packed weekend at ISB with tomorrow (Friday) night being the first spirit night for the year. Bring your family down from 3.30pm till 9pm to watch our HS Soccer and Volleyball teams compete in their season one spirit night. There will be Twist, Shoshana and Subway in the breezeway as well as our fantastic Boosters who will be selling drinks and food. The Panther will be out at games and kids will love the atmosphere of the night.
The action continues through the weekend as we host our friendship tournament for our Varsity teams in both soccer and volleyball as they prepare for IASAS in just under two weeks. The schedule for this weekend is attached.
We hope to see you out showing your Panther Spirit this weekend!
ISB Soccer Friendship tournament 2012 Schedule
ISB Volleyball Friendship tournament 2012 Schedule
Spirit Night, Friday, September 28 – Soccer and Volleyball!
by Dana Whiteley 2012-2013 Booster Club President
dana.whiteley@gmail.com
Keep your eyes open for the Panther! He might be on the prowl in the morning in the ES.
Panther Pops will make an appearance near the Booster Hut during the day!
In the evening it’s Panther School Spirit night! Come and bring your Panther school spirit. The fun starts at 3:30 in and around the gyms and fields.
The Booster Club will have a Spirit tent by the Rajendra gym. We will be selling Booster Hut and Spirit items, and more PANTHER POPS, American candies and drinks.
Booster Club is always looking for volunteers at these events. We look for parents to work 1 or 2 shifts. It helps if we can alternate and allow the parents to watch their student-athlete play at these events while some of us work the Spirit events. Donations for baked goods are also very much welcomed.
For anyone who would like to volunteer in the Booster Tent or donate brownies or Rice Krispy treats, please contact:
Terri Alexander
tamc9190@yahoo.com
2012-2013 Booster Club Vice-President/Events and
Elisabeth Jessen jessenbeth@gmail.com
2012-2013 Booster Club Spirit Crew volunteer Coordinator/Recognitions
Let them know how you can have fun with us while helping boost school spirit and “Panther Pride” at ISB.
But most of all, COME TO THE GAMES!!!!!
Come support the first season sports teams! Watch soccer and volleyball.
Cheer with some friends, eat and enjoy the fun atmosphere of ISB Spirit Night!
Come and be ready to do the Panther rumble,
Wear your best black and gold. Put on as much black and gold as you can,
and make as much noise as you can to Panther School spirit night!
GO ISBeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
GO PANTHERS!!!!
Booster Club is your organization to promote and support ISB Athletics, the Fine and Performing Arts and the Academics by encouraging school spirit, hosting events and fundraising.
eNewsletter Guidelines
by Tony Arnold
anthonya@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB.
What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.