Communication at ISB
by Dr. Andrew Davies
andrewd@isb.ac.th
Finding the right lines of communication in a large school like ISB can be difficult at times and a goal for us has been to make communication simpler and more meaningful for parents. Please find below a brief summary of the best way to communicate with teachers and administrators at ISB.
Parent/Teacher Communication
Most often, any concerns or worries are best addressed with the classroom teacher so please feel free to email the appropriate teacher either to bring up a concern or to request a meeting. Teacher email addresses are published in the parent portal https://inside.isb.ac.th/parentportal
Parent conferences are held once each semester to discuss student performance, but if you are worried about something it is best not to wait for conferences to occur. Simply contact the teacher/counselor concerned as soon as possible so the concern can be addressed. Conferences are coming up soon:
15 March: HS Parent/Teacher Conferences
28-29 March: ES & MS Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Administrator Communication
We prefer that any concerns are addressed as close to the source as possible (i.e. directly with a child’s teacher, coach, counselor) before an administrator is involved. Quite often, concerns or worries can be addressed or cleared up quite quickly. Sometimes this is not possible and then it makes sense to see an administrator.
Administrators at ISB have an open door policy, but it is usually best to set up a meeting in advance to ensure that the administrator is free. Alternatively, please email any concerns and suggestions and you will typically be answered within 24 hours.
“First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested. Please see calendar and eCommunication for details.
Faculty Follies: At 3 pm this Friday in the Chevron members of the ISB staff will attempt to entertain the community for 90 minutes.
by Kerri Fitzgerald
kerrif@isb.ac.th
Faculty Follies: At 3 pm this Friday in the Chevron members of the ISB staff will attempt to entertain the community for 90 minutes.
You have been warned to attend at your own risk… the talent and level of wit is dazzling and you might be rendered speechless. Ticket sales (all at THB 100) are booming – the last ones we hope to sell either today lunchtime or at the doors at 2:30 pm on Friday. Chevron theatre doors will open at 2:40 pm
All proceeds to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer.
Reminder: ES students need to be supervised after school, thank you.
The downtown buses leave at 4:30 on Fridays and the students will be reminded when to leave during the show.
Please remember basic theatre etiquette to help us all have a lovely, live theatrical experience!
- No cell phones on – there are radio mics operating.
- The show will start on time – seats are not allocated so first in get the best seats
- No seat saving please
- No food (only water) in the theatre
- Be considerate. No flash photography and if you want a copy of the DVD please find it next week in the library. Many audience members find the sound and light from recording devices detracts from the theatre experience.
- Please do not walk around during the acts – wait until the applause points to exit to the bathroom or to return to your seats. There will be chaperones to assist you
- Clap madly!
-AND Yes – it is Dr Davies on the poster! Hope to see you there.
Yoga Stops Traffick..
by Sharka Furda
sharka.furda@gmail.com
Come raise awareness, money and energy by practicing Sun Salutations with Sharka, on March 9, 2013 at 7:30 AM, at ISB ES AUX GYM for a sponsored yoga event in aid of Indian anti-trafficking charity Odanadi.
YST 2013 International Poster ISB
PantherPaws Track and Field: Start of season 2013!
by Angela KOHL
angelak@isb.ac.th
Panther Paws Track and Field is a series of five sessions for ES kids PreK – Grade 5. It will take place Friday evenings starting after Songkran 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 grades 3-5 and 5.00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for PreK – 2 at the ISB track.
PantherPaws Track and Field will include sprint, long distance and hurdles running, long and high jump, different throws as well as agility exercises. The whole event is a volunteer run event, coached by high school athletes and parents. The main focus is on having fun and improving track and field skills, but competitions/races will take place as well within each age group.
The dates for 2013 are: April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17 and May 24.
Registration is online only https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/2011/08/16/panther-paws-track-and-field/ and it will be open from March 1st until March 16th.
We also want to mention an event organized by our HS kids, which will happen right after the first Panther Paw track and field evening. So please join the Moonrise Run and Walk for Freedom to raise awareness for victims of human trafficking. For questions, please contact their advisor Anthoy Giles (anthonyg@isb.ac.th).
Some info:
WHAT: Traffic Jam Moonrise Run and Walk for Freedom
WHEN: April 26, 2013 at 7:09 p.m. (Moonrise)
WHERE: 3K, 5K routes used for ISB Run Series (ISB/Nichada)
WHY: Anti-trafficking awareness and fundraiser for trafficking victims
Adult Basketball – Thursdays and Sundays
For many new to the ISB Community, you may not be aware that there is Adult basketball on Sunday afternoons 4:00 – 6:00PM and Thursday evenings 7:30 – 9:30PM. Games are played at Rajendra Hall at ISB. Please be sure to bring both a light and dark colored shirt so it is easy to set up teams. These are friendly basketball games for adults. All levels are welcome.
Thanks,
Kevin Sypolt
eNewsletter Guidelines
by 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.