ES Conferences Mar. 28 and 29, 2013
Please be reminded that we have Student-led (Grades 1-5) and Parent-Teacher (Grades PK-Kindergarten) conferences this Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29, 2013. Therefore, there is no school for ES students these two days. However, students from Gr. 1 to 5 need to come with their parents to their student-led conference. Students from Pre-K to Kindergarten don’t need to come to the conference. We look forward to sharing important learning growth with you!
ES Book Fair during the ES Parent/Teacher Conferences
ES Book Fair during the ES Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 28 and 29 from 7:00-3:30 am in the Learning Hub. See attached flyer for more details.
Book Fair Flyer Spring
Annual ES Art Exhibition
The annual ES Art Exhibition is in the Chevron Theater from now until 12 noon March 29th! Every student has a piece of artwork in the show. We invite you to come and view the exhibit with your child, who can be your own personal guide through the gallery. We encourage you to visit during parent teacher conferences. Come and be amazed by the fabulous artwork your child has created!
ES Art Teachers – Paz Molina and Trish Neubrand
If you know you are leaving ISB
Please come to the ES office and submit your official withdraw. We are in the planning process of enrolment numbers for next year and this information would help us greatly. Thank you for your cooperation.
ES P.E. Swimming
Our second session of swimming will begin on Friday, March 22. If your child’s class is part of this session you will receive a detailed letter explaining our swim program in your child’s Friday folder that will go home on March 15. So please be on the lookout for this!
The following classes will be the second session in the pool: (March 22 – May 7)
Grade 5 – Perkins, Law
Grade 4 – Crimi, Terry
Grade 3 – Yoo, Hellyer
Grade 2 – Arnold, Chirignan
Grade 1 – Hardman, Belohlavy
Kindergarten – Pool
Our ES PE Celebration of Learning is coming soon
Our ES PE Celebration of Learning is coming soon.
April 3:
Grade 5 – 7:30 – 10:00 AM
Grade 1 – 10:10 – 11:30 AM
Grade 3 – 12:15 – 2:05 PM
April 4:
Grade 4 – 7:30 – 10:00 AM
Grade KG – 10:10 – 11:30 AM
Grade 2 – 12:30 – 2:05 PM
Please come out and watch your child in action.
Thanks,
ES PE Team
TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
The Triple –P (Positive Parenting Program) provides ideas and opportunities to develop parenting skills. The program is suitable for all parents wanting to learn more about how to encourage their child’s development, improve their relationship with their child and learn ways to manage everyday concerns.
I am intending to start this program In April for parents of children in Prek – Gr 2. The program will run for 5 weeks of face-to-face sessions of approximately one and half hours each week.
I am hoping there will be enough interested parents to proceed with the program. Unfortunately I cannot offer childcare so you would need to organize care for any little ones. It is important that everyone be able to concentrate and participate fully in the program without distractions.
There are limited places available, the group will only consist of 10-12 parents so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
(Dates – April 2nd, 9th, 30th, May 7th and 14th. Time 12.30- 2.00pm )
Parents will need to commit to attending all five sessions to gain the benefits from the program. Each session builds on the skills presented in earlier sessions. There will be a cost of approx. 1,000baht to cover a parent workbook, which you will be able to keep and use as a reference.
If you are interested in attending this program, please return the slip below to Khun Kunlawan at the counseling office (in the elementary office) as soon as possible. Parents will be notified by me if they have a place in the program.
I hope to see you there,
Carmel Kean, ES School Counselor, ISB
(Please see attached for complete information)
TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM-1
A World of Thanks! Staff Appreciation Lunch
Cathy Miller
millercm@hotmail.com
Annual Staff Appreciation Lunch
March 26, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The staff at ISB have been working hard all year to make this school a great place for our kids to learn. To show our appreciation, the PTA hosts an annual “Staff Appreciation Luncheon” with food prepared and served by parent volunteers.
This year the luncheon will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2013. We need an abundance of food to feed over 425 hungry ISB employees (teachers, administrators, and all the support staff that make the school run successfully). Several food dishes are needed from every classroom to make this a success.
Please keep in mind the following guidelines:
1. Each dish should serve 12 people.
2. Dishes should be delivered between 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m on Tuesday, March 26th to the MPB at the top of the zig-zag.
3. Dishes should be in reusable containers, and labeled with the owner’s name on it, teacher’s name and classroom number. The labeled containers will be delivered to the classrooms following the luncheon. Any unlabeled containers will be delivered to the PTA Office after the luncheon and can be picked up as soon as possible. Please pick up containers by April 5th. All unclaimed items will be donated after that date.
4. Please do not use styrofoam.
5. Please keep in mind that all dishes will be served at room temperature as we do not have heating and cooling facilities.
6. Please label all dishes and if it contains meat.
7. Please remember, NO NUTS!
Food request by grade level:
Pre-K: Appetizers
Kindergarten: Bread and Cheeses, Appetizers
1st Grade: Dessert
2nd Grade: Meat Dish
3rd Grade: Salad
4th Grade: Vegetable Dish/Side dish
5th Grade: Vegetable Dish/Side dish
6th Grade: Dessert
7th Grade: Fruit
8th Grade: Vegetable Dish/Side Dish
9th Grade: Meat Dish
10th Grade: Fruit
11th Grade: Dessert
12th Grade: Salad
Thank You for all of your help!
Cathy Miller
ISB PTA Hospitality Coordinator
ES After School Activities News
Livnat Ziskinder
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Please note that Thursday and Friday, March 28th and 29th – ES Parent-Teachers conferences, no school, no ASA in session.
We are almost half way through our After School Activity program!
Time is flying by and our kids are having such fun! There are limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register and a fee pro rata will be arranged for you but don’t delay! Most of ASA have already hosted their 4th session so there are no longer any changes permitted.
Livnat Ziskinder, our After School Activities Coordinator, is in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
After School Supervision – Expectations
All students are expected to go home at the end of the school day (2:05pm) unless they have a school-sponsored After-School Activity. Students may not be on campus after school unless supervised by an adult.
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
Summer School
Registration for ISB’s 2013 Summer school is now open! We have elementary classes available for preK students to grade 5 students. An Early Bird special registration is available for all sessions:
Session 1: June 10 – July 5
Session 2: July 8 – July 26
Full Session: June 10 – July 26
Please see our webpage www.isb.ac.th/Summer_School for further information, or please contact the summer school office on 02 963 5812 or sumdir13@isb.ac.th
Save the Date – The Annual Father Daughter Dance
Linda Stuckey
lindastuckey@midcircle.com
The Annual Father Daughter Dance hosted by the Girl Scouts of Bangkok, Thailand is now going to be held on Saturday, May 18th from 6:00-10:00pm. Ticket sales will begin the last week of March in the elementary school breeze way. Cost will be 3500 baht per couple or 1500 per child and 2000 baht per adult.
Class Placement for 2013-14
Parents who would like to give us information to consider for class placement are welcome to do so. Please pick up a form in the Counseling Office starting Monday, March 19. The forms are due back in the Counseling Office by Friday, April 5.
Please note: Parents may not request teachers. This form asks for learning and educational information regarding your child. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
KidsFoto and Mother Daughter Sock Hop
Sara Ayala
s.m.ayala2008@gmail.com.
KidsFoto will be delivering the Mother-Daughter Sock Hop packets at ISB this Friday, March 22nd. They may be picked up after school in the PTA office between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. If you have not paid for your packet, please contact Sara Ayala to arrange payment. Thank you.
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
March/April 2013
| Mar. 18-29 | ES Art Show |
| 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 |
| Apr. 2 | Cub Scouts Pack Meeting – Family Cake Bake |
| Apr. 3 | P.E. Celebration of Learning |
| Grade 5 (7:30-10:00 am), Gr. 1(10:10-11:30 am), Gr. 3 (12:15-2:05) | |
| Apr. 4 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| P.E. Celebration of Learning | |
| Grade 4 (7:30-10:00 am), Kdg.(10:10-11:30 am), Gr. 2 (12:30-2:05) | |
| Apr. 4-5 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Apr. 5 | First Friday with Andy 8:00 am |
| Apr. 5-6 | Girl Scouts Siam Oceanworld Sleepover |
| Apr. 8 | Chakri Day- Professional Day |
| (Substitute – No school for students and classified staff) | |
| Apr. 9 | U11 Track & Field Begins |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Apr. 10 | Open Session ‘What is a Trustee?’ 7:30 am (MPB 3) and 6:30 pm (MPB 3) |
| Apr. 12 | Thai Food Festival |
| ES Songkran Assembly 9:30 am (Chevron) | |
| Apr. 13-17 | Songkran Holiday (No school for staff) |
| Apr. 15-19 | Spring Holiday (No school) |
| Apr. 22-26 | Earth Week |
| Apr. 23 | PTA Executive Board Meeting 10:00 am |
| Apr. 25 | ES PTA Meeting 7:45 am (MPB 1) |
| Apr. 25-26 | Grade 5 Book Fair |
| Apr. 26 | Panther Paws Track & Field 5:00 pm |
| Apr. 27 | After School Dance Photo Day |
| Cub Scouts Pack Event | |
| BISAC U11 T-ball (ASBg. BPS, b/g) |
