High School Upcoming events:
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)
March 3
South East Asian Math Competition (Harrow)
March 4-22
Junior Conferences
March 4
2:15 pm IB Group 4 Project Presentations
March 5
GCW Meeting # 5
March 6
HS Drama Auditions
HS Sophomore Seminar #4 (All Periods)
March 7
HS Drama Auditions
2:15 pm HS Sophomore Seminar #4
5:00 pm HS Cultural Convention Awards
March 8
BISAC Senior Track & Field
Faculty Follies
GCW is here!
Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
As your children head out for Global Citizenship Week in the coming days, please know that our sponsors will do their best to look after them, ensure their safety, and provide a fun learning environment. Part of that learning centers around the students taking on some independence and responsibility away from home, yet in a safe situation. For this reason, we ask that you let them go a little this week. I will be sending out updates as I get them from the various sites. In cases of emergency, please contact me (at any hour) and I will reach the group and put you in contact with your child. They are off to wonderful experiences and will return with stories, memories, and a new outlook on friends, themselves, and the world.
My contact information:
Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
Mob: +66 81 827 2742
Work: + 66 2 963 5800 ext 3304
Counseling New Letter…
Kevin Callahan
kevinc@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 March 1 10:15 AM
(18 U.S. Universities)
Cafeteria News…Did You Know…?
Michelle Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
That the best way to keep our bodies energized and hydrated in this hot weather is not through sports energy drinks or mineral powders! These are full of artificial colorings, flavorings, high in sugar and all sorts of other things no one can understand. Rather- take a look at a fruit which is indigenous to Thailand and is a drink at the same – the Coconut. Coconut water and flesh is full of potassium, calcium, chloride and natural salts, so that it becomes nature’s most perfect electrolyte and energy drink. Moreover, it is Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory and an Antioxidant, hence a total immune booster. We are proud to announce our new Smoothie of the Month available at the Grind: Coco Loco. What’s inside? Simple: Fresh Coconut, Coconut Water and a pinch of sugar. In this climate, one could consider it to be the ‘perfect smoothie’, not to mention it is simply delicious. Enjoy.
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.