High School Upcoming events:
11 February
3:15 pm Season 3 JC Tryouts (Softball)
12 February
Early Dismissal
HS Dance & Drama CC Showcase @ CCT (2 shows – 3:30pm and 6:00pm)
HS IASAS CC Art Exhibition- Library
13 February
CC Music from 3:15 – 5:15pm in the HS Choir room.
The CC Debate and Forensics @ 2:15 – 3:15pm in the Library Pit
HS IASAS CC Art Exhibition- Library
2:15 pm Grade 10 IB Information Meeting
3:15 pm Season 3 JV Tryouts (Softball)
6:30 pm Grade 10 Parent IB Meeting
14 February
CC Music from 3:15 – 5:15pm in the HS Choir room.
CC Drama in the CCT at 6:00pm – ONE show only
HS IASAS CC Art Exhibition- Library
3:15 pm Season 3 JV Tryouts (Softball)
18-22 February
HS Global Citizenship Week (GCW)
25 February
Maka Bucha Day (No School)
26 February
Junior Conferences
27 February
Junior Conferences
HS Sophomore Seminar # 3 (All Periods)
28 February
Junior Conferences
HS Sophomore Seminar # 3 (All Periods)
South East Asian Math Competition (Harrow)
IASAS CC Art, Dance, Drama (ISM)
IASAS CC Debate, Forensics (JIS)
IASAS CC Music (SAS)
2:15 pm HS Sophomore Seminar # 3
March 1
HS Alternate Dress Day
Academic Lab Grade Check Date
Junior Conferences
South East Asian Math Competition (Harrow)
IASAS CC Art, Dance, Drama (ISM)
IASAS CC Debate, Forensics (JIS)
IASAS CC Music (SAS)
March 2
South East Asian Math Competition (Harrow)
IASAS CC Art, Dance, Drama (ISM)
IASAS CC Debate, Forensics (JIS)
IASAS CC Music (SAS)
Tuesday, February 12 is Early Dismissal
Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
On Tuesday, February 12th, school will be dismissed at 1:00 pm for early dismissal.
Final GCW Preparations
Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
With only one week of classes remaining before our Global Citizenship Week, please make sure your child is prepared for their course. Teachers have supplied packing lists and itineraries for planning purposes. Please double check that passports have 6 months validity and all necessary visas, for students leaving the country.
At the HS PTA meeting on Wednesday, I shared some quick thoughts on GCW. You can view that presentation, with a few added notes, by clicking here.
Return from GCW – another odd day
Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
Please note that on Tuesday, February 26th, our first day back at school after GCW, it will be a Day 3 in the HS. This is noteworthy because the last day of school before GCW will be a Day 1. This is a loss of an even day – a product of matching MS and HS schedules. Please help ensure your children are aware of this. (Note: Monday, February 25th is Maka Bucha Day – there is no school that day)
Grade 10 IB Information Parent Evening
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
This coming Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm in MPB there will be a presentation for any Grade 10 parent and/or student who would like to know more about the IB Diploma and/or IB Courses and/or other courses on offer next year.
If parents attended the Grade 10 evening in November then you do not need to attend this Wednesday as the information is very similar.
Advanced Placement Exam Sign-up
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
This week students have been asked to sign-up for any Advance Placement exams they would like to take this coming May. If students are currently taking our AP Statistics or AP Calculus courses we would expect them to sit these exams. However, there are a number of other AP exams available to students. If they require further information then they need to see Mr Rogers’ secretary, Khun Arintra on Monday 11th February to obtain further information. Registration for exams must be handed into the Dean of Academics office no later than Wednesday 13th February.
Counseling New Letter…
Andrew Weiser
andreww@isb.ac.th
The counseling staff would like to congratulate our own Debbie McDowell for receiving the “Excellence in Counseling” award from the University of Miami. With over 27,000 students applying to the University last year, there are many, many counselors in the running for this award!! Congratulations Debbie!!!!
All: The ISB counselors are facilitating a forum for parents about online safety for children, making smart technology choices, and owning one’s digital footprint. After a general session, we will break out by division to focus on age-specific issues. Space is limited to 20 High School parents. The forum takes place on February 14th from 8:00-9:30 am. Contact the Curriculum Office to register. Don’t miss it!
The Counseling department is looking for a volunteer parent to be in charge of the College Spotlight board in the high school. Every week we focus on a different university from the top schools around the world and our volunteer parents have always done a great job. We’re looking for a parent to continue that this much-appreciated job! See Cathy Curtis if you are interested.
Freshmen and Sophomores: Have you talked with your parents about your classes for next year? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What do you like best? What are requirements for graduation? What are university requirements? Start thinking about this, and if you have questions, be sure and ask your counselor. He/she is happy to talk with you!
Juniors: Junior Seminar III was January 28, 29. Juniors should have turned in the Junior Packet (Junior Profile, Resume, Self Recommendation etc.) This packet needs to be completed and turned in before a Junior Conference can be arranged. Congratulations to the vast majority of Juniors for doing a great job on the packet and we look forward to meeting with you and your parents in the Junior conference in the coming weeks!
Seniors: You may receive notice from your University about an updated transcript. Mid-Year reports (including Transcript) went out to all universities between January 25 and January 29.
As University decisions come in, students should notify their counselor. This is important information for future students!
Seniors applying to universities in Japan, Korea, Australia, South Africa etc. with late deadlines, PLEASE be aware of those deadlines. They can vary from university to university!! See your counselor if you have any questions.
Upcoming University Visits (Consult Naviance for any additions or changes)
| New York University – Abu Dhabi | February 11 | 10:15 AM |
| Blue Mountains Hotel School, Australia | February 13 | 10:15 AM |
| Wageningen University | February 13 | 10:15 AM |
| Linden Tour (15 U.S. Universities) | February 27 | 10:15 AM |
| Colleges That Changes Lives Tour (18 U.S. Universities) | March 1 | 10:15 AM |
IASAS CULTURAL CONVENTION
Kerri Fitzgerald
kerrif@isb.ac.th
IASAS CULTURAL CONVENTION (hosted by ISM) is coming up and everyone is invited to the CC showcases. It’s like our very own Arts Festival!
From February 12 – 15th the CC Art exhibition of the 25 pieces chosen to be taken to Manila will go on display (Library), then, on February 12th the CC Dance Showcase will be held in the CCT (2 shows – 3:30pm and 6:00pm).
The very next day, Wednesday February 13th, the CC Debate and Forensics participants will showcase their talents 2:15 – 3:15pm in the Library Pit. CC Music delegates will perform both Wednesday and Thursday 13-14th February from 3:15 – 5:15pm in the HS Choir room. Lastly, CC Drama students will take to the stage on Thursday February 14th in the CCT at 6:00pm – ONE show only. This Drama is only suitable for those aged 13 years and over. No younger viewers thanks.
Come and be amazed at the wealth of talent at ISB.
LUNCH News…What you NEED to know…
Michelle Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
Starting Monday Feb. 11, those students who have insufficient funds on their cards will not be serviced from the Cafeteria. Up until now, Epicure has been accommodating those students who forgot to top up and did not have cash with them, by jotting down the ID number and debiting the amount from the card on a later date once it has been topped up. Because the number of these students is on the rise, we will go back to Original School Rules, which is to top up the cards and pay with them. Don’t let your kids go hungry next week! Remind them to bring their IDs AND have them topped up! Thank you.
eNewsletter Guidelines
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 and/or highlight information about 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.