ES Music Concert-Wed., Dec. 19 at 6:30 pm
Please join the E.S instrumental Strings and Grades 3-5 Panther Chorus for an evening of music and holiday cheer. Our E.S Music Concert is at the Chevron Theater at 6:30 pm on Wednesday Dec 19th and will feature some fantastic music that the students are eager to share with you. Highlights include “The Rhythm of Life” from the musical Sweet Charity, “Colours of the Wind” from Disney’s Pochahontas , “Swinging on a Star” sung originally by Bing Crosby and “Turn the World Around” by Harry Belafonte. We hope to see you there!
ES Parent Education Workshop – Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012
7:30 am (ES MPR)
The Writing Workshop: Embedding Word study, Grammar and Conventions
in a Writing Workshop Model
With all of the many facets of learning that occur throughout the school day, you may wonder how students acquire word study, grammar and conventions. It is tricky, but teachers are masters at embedding these important topics into their writing instruction so students see them as connected, not separate and isolated subjects. Two weeks ago, a group of enthusiastic parents took part in a training focusing on the integration of conventions into the writing workshop model. This coming Thursday, we will dabble with grammar. This training is the second of a two-part series and will require active participation. Hope to see you there.
When: Thursday, December 20th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where: ESMPR
What to Bring: If you have a special journal that you write in, please bring that with you
Last Day of School—Early Dismissal Dec. 21, 2012
A little reminder, on the last day before winter break, school will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Students who use private transportation to go home, please make sure they are picked up on time.
General Chorus Sign-ups Available for ES Musical
The ES Musical would like to invite any interested Grade 4 and 5 students who are not already signed up for this year’s musical but would like to join this year’s production of “Honk Jr.” on the 20th and 21st of February to participate in a “general chorus.” Registration forms and a rehearsal schedule is available in the music classroom and interested students are welcome to obtain one from the music teachers next Monday and Tuesday. Rehearsals will commence the first week after the break.
Recycled Items Needed in the ES Art Rooms
Wrapping paper from birthdays or any other type of gifts.
Plastic bags of any color.
No more cardboard boxes please.
Thank you to the parents for helping us out.
Winter Holiday Opening and Closing Times ES HUB
The Hub will be closed during the following times.
· December 24-28
· December 31
· January 1
The ES HUB will be open during the following times!
· January 2nd, 3rd and 4th from 7:00 – 3:00
· January 7-11, from 7:00-3:00
Please stop by to refresh you book supply!
Don’t hesitate to ask us for a book suggestion. Mr. Whitman or the amazing HUB staff are ready to assist you!
U11 Soccer
Mike Rutherford
miker@isb.ac.th
U11 Boys and Girls Soccer begins on Tuesday Dec 18th at 2:15pm-3:15pm on the elementary fields (behind the stands). There are no tryouts and any 4th or 5th grader may join the teams (as long as they were no more than 11 years old on August 1st, 2012.) Training will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15pm. The season ends Saturday February 2nd, 2013 with a BISAC Tournament. Bring P.E. clothes, shoes, and a water bottle. See you there!
Leaving ISB at the End of the First Semester?
Do you need school records for your child(ren)’s next school? Parents of students who are not returning to ISB after semester 1 need to notify the ES Office, K. Tina (tinaratr@isb.ac.th) and fill out the attached Notice of Withdrawal from ISB Form to enable us to process school records for their next school. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Notice of Withdrawal from ISB
Donate Toys!
Kari BACKES
karib@isb.ac.th
Donate toys! Do you need to make some room for new holiday toys? Does your house have one too many legos lying around? Would you like to find a good place to donate gently used toys? The MS School Toy Librarians have the perfect way to help you out! We are asking local families to donate toys to the Green Village Toy Library! For more information see the attached brochure.
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
Every holiday and special occasion has a foundation built on traditions. The majority of these traditions are centered around food. Especially when we think of a New Years Eve Celebration, many traditions around the world include food which symbolizes Luck, Prosperity, Health and Good Fortune. A few examples of items on the Menu may be: Pork- it brings good luck and possibly fortune. If you are not a meat eater, any other treat in the shape of a pig may do the same thing; Fish Scales or any dish with fish symbolizes Silver, a precious metal; Bread or Cakes with trinkets baked inside, those who are lucky enough to end up with the trinket are the recipient of good fortune; Eating 12 Grapes at the stroke of midnight is a good luck forecast grape for each month; Eating long, uncut noodles on New Years equals a long life. Epicure Catering wishes you wonderful Holidays and a Fantastic New Years Celebration which will bring you into the new year with all the well wishes you desire, whatever your Menu may be. Enjoy.
Michelle Ihrig
Epicure Catering
Manager of Operations ISB
cafeteria@isb.ac.th, Tel. 02-963-5800 ext. 7728
Calendar of Events
December/January 2012
| Dec. 17 | U11 Soccer Begins |
| Dec. 18 | Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm |
| Dec. 19 | ES Music Concert 6:30 pm |
| Dec. 20 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Dec. 21 | Display of Lost and Found (Main Cafeteria) |
| Last Day of School (First Semester) 11:30 am Dismissal | |
| Dec. 24-Jan. 11 | Winter Holiday |
| Jan. 14 | School Opens Second Semester |
| PTA Parents Welcome Coffee 7:20 am | |
| ASD Registration Second Semester Opens (till 18 Jan) | |
| IMP Online Registration Second Semester Opens (till 25 Jan) | |
| ISB Gymnastics Second Semester Opens | |
| Jan. 15 | ISB Panther Swim Team Tryouts |
| Cub Scouts Pack Meeting | |
| PTA Executive Board Meeting 10:00 am | |
| Jan. 17 | ES New Parent Orientation (Second Semester) |
| Jan. 17-18 | ES ‘Out of Uniform’ Day |
| Jan. 21 | After School Dance Second Semester Starts |
| Jan. 22 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Jan. 23 | ES Make-up Photos |
| Jan. 24 | ES PTA Meeting 7:45 am (ES MPR) |
| Jan. 25 | Cub Scouts Pack Event- PW Derby Registration Night |
| Jan. 25-27 | Girl Scouts Fall Camp Out |
| Jan. 26 | Cub Scouts Pack Event – Pinewood Derby |
| Jan. 28 | IMP Lesson Starts Second Semester |
| Jan. 29-Feb. 1 | ES Class Photos |
