Tuesday, February 12, 2013—Early Dismissal
Please note that all ISB students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 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.
Carl Anderson Visits ISB
Carl Anderson, author of How’s It Going? and Assessing Writers, will again be visiting ISB the week of February 11th. Carl is a master at assessing writers through conferring and then using this information to meet students where they are and move them forward. Teachers from grades 2 through 8 will glean ideas and insight from his modeled mini-lessons and conferring techniques and then hone their own conferring skills while participating in labsites throughout the week. Carl will be offering a teacher workshop on assessing writers and a workshop for IAs on improving the quality of teaching points in conferences. On Friday, Carl will spend time with interested parents on what to look for in their children’s writing, how to notice what students are learning and giving positive feedback. We hope you can join us.
What: A Morning with Carl
When: Friday, February 15th from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Where: ESMPR
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 15th – Check your child’s Friday folder for ASA confirmation.
· Tuesday February 26th – ES ASA begin! ES ASA locations and availability posted daily outside the ES office.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register but don’t delay! Remember, once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your ASA choice once it is before your third session.
I am in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
ES Panther Chorus at International Family Fair
The ES Panther Chorus will be singing at the International Family Fair at ISB this Saturday, February 9. Details are as follows:
Where: Rejendra Hall, ISB
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 3:00 pm come for rehearsal, 4:00 pm performance
What to Wear: International Day Costumes (if possible, the ones worn for the International Day Assembly)
Cancellation Choir Practice on Wednesday 20th
Rehearsal for ES Panther Chorus will be cancelled on Wednesday, February 20th to support the first performance of the ES Musical “HONK!” at 3:00 pm. Tickets for the show go on sale next week, we hope to see you there!!
International Family Fair (IFF) 2013 this Saturday
Kim de Keijzer
kimdekeijzer@gmail.com
9th of February International Family Fair from 4 – 7 pm at ISB!!!
We are full of energy and can’t wait to get the party started!
The International Family Fair has a lot for you this year! Food from 19 different countries, 40 games, more than 500 prizes, entertainment with ISB radio broadcasting the IFF live…and you of course!!!!
To name some raffle prizes; Centara Krabi Resort (2 nights), JW Marriott Khao Lak (2 nights), Absolute Sanctuary (2 nights), Noise canceling headphone, Samsung Galaxy phone…
At the IFF you can bid for the 6 most amazing items at the silent auction table in the Rajendra hall; First official jump at the official opening in the new pool!! An Apple mini Ipad, Electric scooter, Indian dinner for 2, Free Epicure lunch at MS HS cafeteria until the end of this school year or the biggest one; Fly Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui and stay 2 nights at the four seasons in the family vila!!
While you are having fun keep in mind that the ES/HS aux hall has a no food no drink policy. Please be respectful of the schools property and rules.
We will see you at the fair! ISB Rajendra hall, gyms and on the field.
The IFF Team
Kevin, Jen B, Nopnart, Kelly D, Naira, Tali, Jen C, Kristen, Bethe and Kim
For questions; isbiff@gmail.com
086 5088 444
PS. You can come in your country gear. And don’t forget to put on some mosquito repellent.
HONK Jr. TICKETS
Honk Jr.! Ticket pre-sales for the cast will be on Monday, Feb 11th and Tuesday, Feb 12th
· Monday 4 – 5:30 pm in front of the Chevron Theatre.
· Tuesday 3- 4:30 pm in front of the Chevron Theatre
Honk Poster-2
Each family of cast members will be allowed to purchase a maximum of 6 tickets per show. This limit is set so that all family members of the cast are given the first opportunity at tickets vs. purchases for friends.
Public sales will begin on Wednesday, February 13th from 7 – 7:45 am and 1:30 – 2:30 pm in front of Admissions and continue until Friday, February 15th or when the shows are sold out.
Parents as Learners Raising Responsible online Children
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
ES MPR
The ISB counselors and the Technology Coordinators will facilitate a forum for parents to learn more about children being safe online, making smart technology choices, and owning their digital footprint. We will also break out by division to address specific issues based on age development. The group is limited to 20 parents from each division. The forum will be held from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in the ES MPR. Contact the Curriculum Office to register.
Note: There is no need to bring a computer; this is not a workshop on computer skills.
Space is limited!
Register in the Curriculum Office.
ES P.E. Swimming
Our swimming unit in PE is just around the corner. We have a total of three sessions of swimming times for Elementary School. Our first session of swimming will begin on Friday, February 15. If your child’s class is part of this session you have received a detailed letter explaining our swim program in your child’s Friday folder that went home on February 8. So please be on the lookout for this!
The following classes will be the first session in the pool: (February 15 – March 21)
Grade 5 – Bellone, Armitage, Blovad
Grade 4 – Andree, Macky
Grade 3 – Palmer, Dobrowski
Grade 2 – McAloon
Grade 1 – Souza, Bell
Kindergarten – Mac, Nagamine
Thanks,
Elementary Physical Education Department
Annual Human Growth and Development Program for Grade Five Students
The Elementary School will present its annual Human Growth and Development Program Monday evening, March 4th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, in the Chevron Theatre.
This informational program is designed to open channels of communication between 5th grade students and their parents as the students begin their health unit on puberty. It includes video and panel presentations, interaction, and sharing while focusing on the physical, social, and emotional factors involved in pre-adolescence.
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
February 2013
| Feb. 8-10 | Tsunami Relief Exchange |
| Feb. 9 | International Food Fair 4:00 pm |
| Feb. 12 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| Feb. 15 | ISB Gymnastics Registration Second Semester Closes |
| Job and Maria Charity Fun Run | |
| Feb. 15-17 | Cub Scouts Pack Event – Family Campout |
| Feb. 18 | Gr. 2 Field Trip to Wat Saphansung School (8:00-10:45 am) |
| Feb. 19 | 3/Hellyer and 3/Palmer Field Trip to Snake Farm (8:00am-12:30 pm) |
| PTA Executive Board Meeting 10:00 am | |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Feb. 20 | 3/Bentley and 3/Dobrowski Field Trip to Snake Farm (8:00am-12:30 pm) |
| 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 | 3/Slimko and 3/Yoo Field Trip to Snake Farm (8:00am-12:30 pm) |
| ES After School Activities Begin | |
| Panther Tennis Session Three Begins |
