Welcome Back
We were delighted to welcome children back to school for the start of second semester. A special ‘hello’ to our 19 new students and their families. We trust your first week at ISB has been filled with many enjoyable ‘firsts’! We are looking forward to this very productive phase of learning and teaching in the weeks’ leading up to the Songkran holiday in April. Opportunities for improvement and progress abound! Kelly and Diana
Tuesday, January 22, 2013—Early Dismissal
Please note that all ISB students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. On Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.), school buses will leave at 1:15 p.m. A bus will operate for students who participate in After School activities, leaving at 2:30 pm.
ES Make-up Photos-Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
New students who came to school on or after September 17, 2012 will have their pictures taken on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from 7:30-2:00 pm in the ES MPR. Please check your child’s schedule if it is PE day for her/him. S/He will need an extra ISB uniform shirt for this photo session.
A retake session will also be available for other students from 2:05-3:00 pm in the ES MPR. This is completely optional and requires signing up now. Students will not be allowed to miss class time to retake their photo. You must supervise your child during the photo time after school.
If you would like to take advantage of this option, please e-mail Khun Tina (tinaratr@isb.ac.th) by Monday, January 21, 2013.
ES PTA Meeting
There will be an ES PTA Meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 7:45 am in the ES MPR. All ES parents are welcome to attend this meeting.
ES Panther Choir Taking New Members
The ES Music Department would like to invite any Grade 3, 4, or 5 students to join the ES Panther Choir in this second semester. Rehearsals take place from 2:15-3:15 in the MS Choir room in the Cultural Center. Any interested students may sign up using this form and return it to the ES Music Rooms.
ES Panther Choir Update
Panther Chorus started on Wednesday, January 16 in the MS Choir Room.
We’re very excited to announce that the ES Panther Choir will continue during the weeks of the musical under the excellent direction of HS Choir director Anthony Giles and MS choir director Coleen Peterson.
Students who are participating in our ES Musical who do not have rehearsal on Wednesdays are welcome to attend choir rehearsals if they would like or they can alternatively take a break as they’re already working hard!
The first performance of the choir will be a special appearance at the International Food Fair on Saturday, February 9th. More details to come!
ES Music Department
ES After School Activities News
Livnat Ziskinder
esactivities@isb.ac.th
This Semester’s After School Activity programme will begin on Tuesday February 26th.
The following are some important dates for you to note in your calendar.
· Friday, February 1st– Activity Listing & important registration information to be found in your child’s Friday folder. For viewing and registration go to https://inside.isb.ac.th/parentportal/esasa and click “Activities booklet” link. Registration will be online and you will get a confirmation to your email which must be printed and included with your payment
· Monday February 4th – Thursday February 7th, 7:30 – 3pm, submit your payment along with your form in the Community Activities Office (next to the nurse / bookstore).
Friday, February 15th – ASA conformation will be send home in your child’s Friday Folder.
· Tuesday February 26th – ASA Begin!
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
HONK Junior
Our Musical Honk Junior will be performed on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st February – a slight change from the originally published dates, to allow families to make full advantage of the Maka Bucha Holiday weekend.
Mother-Daughter Sock Hop Dance
Sara Ayala s.m.ayala2008@gmail.com.
Get your poodle skirts and bobby socks ready for Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The Girl Scouts is sponsoring a 50′s Sock Hop dance, which will be open to ALL mothers and their daughters at the ISB MPR’s. Ticket sales will begin in early Februray and the cost will be 1,200 Baht per couple.
Matt Glover Visits ISB ES
Matt Glover, author of several books about literacy and most recently, Projecting Possibilities for Writers, will again be visiting the elementary school on the week of January 28th. Matt is truly talented in the way he is able to connect with students and through that connection, determine students’ strengths and areas of concern. With this information in mind, he is able to meet students where they are at and move them forward. Teachers will be witnessing his techniques and practicing themselves while participating in labsites throughout the week in PK, KG, 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. Matt will also be offering a parent workshop. We hope you can make it.
What: A Morning with Matt
When: Thursday, January 31st from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Where: ESMPR
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.
Job & Maria Charity Fun
Sharka Furda
sharka.furda@gmail.com
It’s time to pull your running shoes out of the closet and take a few laps around the lake
to get ready for the the 7th annual Job & Maria charity fun run on Friday, February 15th.
We run to honor the memories of Job & Maria Berkhout, ISB students, whom we lost in
tsunami 2004 and provide an education and brighter future for six Thai children.
Sign up on the day will be open from 3:30 PM at the ISB track. First race starts at
4:00PM.
There will be many categories to choose from:
High School Mile
Ages 4 and Under (Parents are welcome to join)
Child and Parent
Grades Kg, 1, & 2
Grades 3, 4, & 5
The Job & Maria Mile – Middle School
Adults
Ribbons for all participants of race
Walkers are welcome in all categories
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Race 5
Race 6
Race 7
Ribbons for all participants of Races 2 and 3.
NEW: Medals for first 3 places in races 1, and 4-7.
Students: 200 Baht
Adults: 400 Baht.
T-shirts with NEW, 2013 design will be available 1 week prior to the event, in front of ES
office, for 250 Baht.
First year we will offer an on-line sign up. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/
embeddedform?formkey=dGRvSHZoajloTVBtZGFTeEVtQUotVVE6MQ.
You can bring your registration donation to CAO office (next to the Book shop).
S u b w a y a n d Tw i s t w i l l b e s e l l i n g s a n d w i c h e s a n d f r u i t j u i c e s
For more info, please contact: Sharka or Marlies at: sharka.furda@gmail.com,
marliessuyver@hotmail.com.
New plates in the ES Cafeteria
New plates in the ES Cafeteria and how to fuel the brain for learning …
Belinda Gardner
belindag@isb.ac.th
From 21st January 2013, the Elementary School will have 3 new plate designs!! The
plates, designed by Kylie Harter, were purchased from a PTA grant with further
support provided by Epicure. Their support is greatly appreciated. There is also a
new poster on the wall leading in to the ES cafeteria. Please see attached flyer for more details.
New Plates Newsletter Jan. 2013
TEDxYouth event Ticket Information Update…
Kerri FITZGERALD kerrif@isb.ac.th
Tickets are expected to be in hot demand for this prestigious event. Please collect an assigned (free) seat ticket from the Activities Office on Monday or Tuesday, thereafter from the cafeteria at lunchtime. A supper will be served at interval.
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.
Calendar of Events
January/February 2013
| 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 |
| Jan. 31 | A Morning with Matt 7:30-9:00 am (ES MPR) |
| Feb. 1 | ES After School Activities Booklet Goes Online |
| First Friday with Andy 8:00 am (ES MPR) | |
| Chinese New Year Food Fair | |
| Feb. 5 | Julia Simens presentation ‘Our Kids Filtering and Connecting’ 8:00 am (New Theater) |
| Feb. 4-6 | ES After School Activities Registration |
| Feb. 5 | Cub Scouts Pack Meeting |
| Feb. 7 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Feb. 7-8 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Feb. 8-10 | Tsunami Relief Exchange |
| Feb. 9 | International Food Fair 4:00 pm |
| Feb. 12 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| Feb. 14 | Technology and Awareness Parent Workshop 8:00 am |
| Feb. 15 | ISB Gymnastics Registration Second Semester Closes |
| Job and Maria Charity Fun Run | |
| Feb. 15-17 | Cub Scouts Pack Event – Family Campout |
| Feb. 19 | PTA Executive Board Meeting 10:00 am |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Feb. 20 | ES Musical Performance 3:00 and 6:30 pm (New Theater) |
| Feb. 21 | ES Musical Performance 6:30 pm (Chevron Theater) |
| Feb. 22 | ES Report Card Goes Home |
| Feb. 23 | Girl Scouts World Thinking Day |
| Feb. 25 | Maka Bucha Day (No School) |
| Feb. 26 | ES After School Activities Begin |
| Panther Tennis Session Three Begins |
