Thursday and Friday, Oct. 4 and 5, 2012
There is no school for elementary students on Oct. 4 and 5, 2012.
Elementary School Parent/Teachers Conferences October 4 & 5, 2012
The purpose of these conferences is to discuss learning growth over the first eight weeks of school. The format will be an informal conversation between parents and teachers. Classes resume on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 and it will be an ’F’ Day.
International School Assessment (ISA) Test for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10
Please note that students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 will sit the annual ISA tests on October 2 and 3.
The International School Assessment is designed to offer comparable assessment data for students in international schools.
The ISA assesses students in the three domains of Mathematical Literacy, Reading and Writing using paper and pencil tests designed for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10.
2012 ES HUB Book Fair!
We are pleased to announce the 2012 ES HUB Book Fair. The Fair will be held during Parent/Teachers Conference Days, October 4 and 5, from 7:00-3:30. Leading publishers will be represented to sell the latest books from many popular titles. Students are welcome to browse books with their parents!
Coaches Corner
September has been an exciting month filled with Math around ISB! Students have been developing their number sense through hands on activities which allow them to explore math and develop their math communication skills and vocabulary. A highlight has been our ISB first graders who have worked hard looking for patterns to explain number relationships. First graders have built their foundation of the commutative property of addition, otherwise known as the “turn around numbers”.
To find ideas on how to promote math vocabulary and skills at home and have some fun family math time please check out https://mixinginmath.terc.edu/ which offers many math activities for all grade levels and ages.
Parent Education Workshop – iPads for Learning: Parent Training
Do you have an iPad at home? Would you like to engage your children in developmentally appropriate and learning-focused activities? Sarah Fleming, ES Technology and Learning Coach, will be providing a session to offer strategies, apps and even some tips and tricks to ensure your iPad is being used to its full learning potential. Please bring your iPad to the session if you can, although a limited number will be available for use.
When: Thursday, October 11 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where: ESMPR
Kindergarten Playground
The Kindergarten Playground will be closed this weekend for safety maintenance.
ES After School Activities News
Livnat Ziskinder
esactivities@isb.ac.th
There are few limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register. Remember once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS. Most ASA have already hosted their 2rd session so there are no longer any changes permitted.
I am in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Please note that Thursday and Friday, October 4th and 5th – ES Parent-Teachers conferences, no school, no ASA in session.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
U11 BISAC Cross Country
Mike Rutherford
miker@isb.ac.th
U11 BISAC Cross Country on October 6th at ISB! All cross country runners are running! Please have all runners at the ISB track at 8:00am. The walk through of the course is at 8:15am and the girls U11 run at 8:45am and the boys at 9:00am. Come out and support the runners!
Bangkok International Choir Festival Gala Concert
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Announcing the Bangkok International Choir Festival Gala Concert at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6 in the Chevron Theatre. This year’s concert will feature choirs from ten International Schools around SE Asia and a festival chorus of nearly 300 singers under the direction of Guest Conductor, Dinah Helgeson. The concert is free and so is the cake at the reception following the performance.
Spirit Night, Friday, September 28 – Soccer and Volleyball!
Dana Whiteley 2012-2013 Booster Club President
dana.whiteley@gmail.com
Tonight is Panther School Spirit night! Come and bring your Panther school spirit. The fun starts at 3:30 in and around the gyms and fields.
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 of 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.
Dana Whiteley
2012-2013 Booster Club President
dana.whiteley@gmail.com
080-802-6035
Last chance to register for BBSA Baseball/Softball!!
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 helping 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/2011/08/17/bbsa-baseballsoftball/ to register. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Sypolt at ksypolt@gmail.com .
Using the Playground
Families are welcome to use the ISB playgrounds after school hours, with supervision. However, during the school day from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, the playgrounds are to be used only by students for scheduled recess. This includes the PK/Kinder playground. After 1:00 PK dismissal, the playground should only be used by Kindergarteners for their scheduled recess. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Cafeteria News…Did You Know…?
Michelle Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
Breakfast – It really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but breakfast is linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance. According to the American Dietetic Association, children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground, with better concentration, problem-solving skills, and eye-hand coordination. Further, those who skip breakfast actually slow down their metabolism, hence decreased energy and concentration, and send their bodies into ‘famine’ mode, which begins to actually store fat instead of get rid of it! A breakfast high in protein, whole grains, and fresh fruits not only allows our bodies plenty of good vitamins and minerals to kick start the day, but also gives our system a more gradual release of energy so we maintain a more refreshed feeling as the day wears on. Studies also show that we make better food choices throughout, as we do not need to feed a sudden onset of hunger and want to eat everything in sight. Don’t have time at home for breakfast?? The ISB Cafeteria serves an array of healthy breakfast choices starting at 6:30am-9:30am Mon-Fri. Apart from the Grind, the Main Serving Stations are dishing out Organic Omelets, Continental selections, the Sandwich Bar is open, and of course everyone’s favorite Kao Tom (rice soup with choice of meats and/or tofu) is made from scratch daily. Families Welcome. Enjoy.
Michelle Ihrig
Epicure Catering
Manager of Operations ISB
cafeteria@isb.ac.th, Tel. 02-963-5800 ext. 7728
Calendar of Events
October 2012
| Sept. 30 | ISB Gymnastics Registration First Semester Closes |
| Oct. 2 | Cub Scouts Pack Meeting |
| Oct. 2-3 | ISA Testing (Gr. 3, 5) |
| Oct. 4-5 | ES Parent-Teacher Conferences (No school for students) |
| Oct. 5 | First Friday with Andy 8:00 am (ES MPR) |
| BOT/LT/PTA Board Dinner 6:00 pm | |
| Oct. 6 | Girl Scouts-Mother Daughter Sock Hop 6:00 pm |
| Oct. 9 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| Oct. 11 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am |
| Oct. 11-12 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Oct. 12 | ES EAL Teachers Parents Workshop ‘Raising Multilingual Children’ 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Oct. 13 | Cub Scouts Pack Event |
| Oct. 15 | ES U11 Basketball @ ISB |
| Oct. 15-19 | ES Hearing & Vision Screening for Grades 1,3,5 and new students in Grades 2 and 4) |
| Oct. 16 | PTA Executive Board Meeting10:00 am |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Oct. 19 | Girl Scouts Investiture/Rededication Ceremony |
| Oct. 22-26 | October Break (No school for students and teachers) |
| Oct. 23 | Chulalongkorn Day (Holiday for Classified Staff) |
