No School on Monday – Maka Bucha Day
Monday, February 25, 2013 is Maka Bucha Day. It’s a school holiday. School will resume on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. It will be an ’A’ day.
ES Report Card
Report cards for all ES students were sent home today Friday, February 22, 2013. Watch for the envelope in your child’s Friday Folder.
ES Parent/Teachers Conference Request Form for March 28 and 29, 2013
Request form for the parent/teacher/student conferences were sent today with report cards. Only the youngest sibling in each family receives the form. Please return this request form to the ES Office by Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Thank you.
ES Panther Chorus cancelled next week!
To give members of the choir who were also in “Honk” some rest, the ES Panther Chorus will continue its hiatus on February 27 and will not meet. We will start back up on March 6 in the Middle School Choir room.
A HUGE HONK Jr. THANK YOU
This past week our grades 4 and 5 students involved in Honk Jr. put on a fantastic show! All three shows were simply amazing. The experience has been a gift to our elementary community, both as a participant in the musical and as an audience member. It would not have been possible without all of the countless hours our parents put in, here at school and at home. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your support. We greatly appreciate all you do.
ES After School Activities News
Livnat Ziskinder
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Tuesday February 26th – ES ASA begin! ES ASA locations and availability will be 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.
Livnat Ziskinder, our After School Activities Coordinator, is in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
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.
Book Donation
On April 25 and 26 the Fifth Grade will be holding its Annual Used Book Sale. We are proud to be one of the main contributors of donations to Mercy Centre, found in the Klong Toey Area of Bangkok. They use this money to send children to school and to run educational programs.
However, in order for this to be successful, WE NEED YOUR HELP! While you are spring cleaning over the next few weeks, could you please look for books and magazines to donate?
Books to Donate
Children’s books
Young Adult books Fiction and Non Fiction
Adult Fiction and Non Fiction
Appropriate magazines
We also had a small section last year of Kids Toys that sold like hotcakes! If you have any games that you no longer play (with all of the pieces J), you could donate them as well.
We have a box already in place outside of the ES Office.
Thank you for your assistance!
Steve Perkins and the 5th Grade Team
Mother-Daughter Sock Hop Dance
by Sara Ayala s.m.ayala2008@gmail.com.
It is still not too late to get your tickets and join our 1950′s themed Sock Hop with fun for everyone. You can twist the night away, enjoy a delicious hamburger and thick milk shake, take part in our various competitions or simply watch all the festivities. Whatever you choose to do, you are sure to have a terrific time on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at ISB”s Rajendra Gym. Contact Sara Ayala at s.m.ayala2008@gmail.com, Charlotte Hallengren at c.hallengren@gmail.com for tickets.
Cafeteria News…Did You Know…?
Michelle Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
That over 80% of the chicken served and consumed across campus is Antibiotic Free. Why is this important for you? Because long term exposure to antibiotics, whether taken directly or through another source, actually weaken our immune systems by taking over our bodies natural ability to fight infection and bacteria, thus leaving us much more prone to illness. Furthermore, our poultry is 100% certified Halal. ‘In Arabic, the word halal means permitted or lawful. Halal foods are foods that are allowed under Islamic dietary guidelines. Muslims are taught through the Qu’ran that all animals should be treated with respect and well cared for. ‘ Muslims believe Halal to be one of the most humane methods of animal preparation. Here’s to chicken. Enjoy.
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/March 2013
| 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 | |
| Mar. 1 | First Friday with Andy 8:00 am |
| Mar. 2 | Mother-Daughter Sock Hop Dance 6:00 pm |
| Mar. 2-3 | ISB Black & Gold Gymnastics |
| Mar. 4 | 5th Grade Annual Human Growth and Dev’t. Program 6:30 pm (Chevron) |
| Mar. 5 | 5/Bellone and 5/HahnField Trip to Fiber Pattana Recycling Factory 7:30-12:30 |
| Cub Scouts Blue & Gold Dinner | |
| Mar. 6 | 5/Armitage Field Trip to Fiber Pattana Recycling Factory 7:30-12:30 |
| Mar. 7 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Mar. 7-8 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Mar. 8 | Faculty Follies |
| Mar. 8-9 | Girl Scouts Lock In |
| Mar. 12 | 5/Cherry and 5/Law Field Trip to Fiber Pattana Recycling Factory 7:30-12:30 |
| 1:00 pm Early Dismissal | |
| Mar. 13 | 5/Blovad and 5/Perkins Field Trip to Fiber Pattana Recycling Factory 7:30-12:30 |
| Mar. 16 | Cub Scouts Pack Event |
| Mar. 16-17 | ISB Panther Swim Team Splash Meet |
| Mar. 18-26 | ES Art Show |
| Mar. 19 | ES Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony |
| U11 Tee Ball Begins | |
| PTA Executive Board Meeting 10:00 am | |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Mar. 28-29 | ES Parent/Teacher Student-led Conferences |
| Book Fair 7:00 am-3:30 pm (ES Learning Hub) | |
| Mar. 29-31 | BISAC Swimming Championships (ISB) |
| Mar. 30 | Panther Invitational Track Meet |
