ISB Parent Telephone Directory
by LeAnne Kasuwan
piyanuck@isb.ac.th
We are in the process of preparing our 2013/14 Parent Telephone Directory.
If you are a new ISB parent and did not have your permanent address or permanent contact information when you were processed in our Admissions Office, please update your information by logging into the Parent Portal section of our website and inputting your updated contact information in the Family Information section. Alternatively, if you prefer, you may email your new contact information to our Invoice Officer, Khun Nat, at thitiora@isb.ac.th
If you are a returning ISB parent and have any changes in your contact information, we ask that you follow either procedure that we have outlined above to update your information.
All changes must be submitted by August 30th in order to be published in our 2013/14 Directory. We thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this request.
Stickers with ISB Emergency Phone Numbers
Usa Somboon
usomboon@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Community,
We want the members of our school community to have quick access to the school emergency phone numbers. We are providing students, staff, teachers, and parents stickers with ISB emergency phone contact numbers on them. The sticker is to be affixed to the back of each ISB ID card (see picture).
We will be mailing stickers to all ISB families this coming Friday, August 23, 2014. Each family will be receiving two stickers.
If you have not received the stickers or have not yet registered your home address into the school mailing list, please contact Khun Ben at extension 1154 to obtain the stickers.
Please note that ES students will not be issued a sticker.
Thank you,
Usa Somboon
Replacement Car Sticker and replacement Maid/Driver/Guest ID Cards
by Chad Bates
chadb@isb.ac.th
The current ISB car access sticker (green) will expire this September. After this date, cars and golf carts not displaying the new purple sticker will not be able to enter the school.
The new purple sticker is available from the ID Card Printing station area: Classroom at the rear of Chevron theater. Complete the attached form and include necessary documents. The sticker will be issued immediately upon completion of the required documents. If you have any questions please contact Khun Suthida suthidaj@isb.ac.th, at 02- 963-5800 Ext 7704. (Pick up from 7:00 – 11:00 and 12:00 – 15:00)
Please Note:
- One family will receive not more than 3 stickers.
- Ensure that the sticker is adhered on the right hand side of windshield.
- Parents can pick up the Purple sticker from Chevron foyer starting August.
Maid/Driver/Guest replacement ID Card 2013-2014
For security reasons all maids, drivers and guest ID Cards must be replaced annually (No need for parents to replace their own). These cards are now available for printing from the room at the rear of the Chevron Theater. The maid/driver/guest must present himself or herself in person, so as they can get a photo.
Both Car Sticker and replacement ID Card for Maid/Driver/guest and can be done by completing the attached document and returning to the room at the rear of the Chevron Theater. See instructions below and please include the necessary documentation listed.
Instructions for applicant
· Print out the attached form.
· Complete application form.
· If the sponsoring Parent/Staff cannot accompany the applicant, he/she may present
the sponsor’s non-expiring ISB ID as proof of eligibility.
· Bring old temporary ID’s card if renewing
· The old card must be returned to ISB.
· Each ISB family will be issued a maximum of Three (3) Temporary Photo-ID cards for domestic staff. This may be any combination of parents, Maids and/or Drivers. Additional cards (extra staff or staff turnovers) will be provided at a cost of Baht 200.
The new ID card will be valid until August 2014, or as otherwise announced by ISB. We will take the ID photo and issue the ID as soon as possible. In the event of volume delays, the card’s owner may pick up the completed ID during normal office hours (Monday-Friday between 7:00-3:00).
If you have any questions please contact Khun Suthida, Transportation Office, at 02- 963-5800 Ext 7704. (Pick up from 7:00 – 11:00 and 12:00 – 15:00.
IB Information Evening
by Phil Roger
philr@isb.ac.th
There will be an IB Information evening on Monday 26th August 6:30pm in MPB1 for all interested families from across ES, MS and HS. Come and find out more about the opportunities and experiences that exist in our International Baccalaureate program in the final two years of school. The evening will be for those families who know little about the IB program and want to know more.
ISB British Community Coffee Morning – Tuesday 3rd September
by Heather Powell
heather.wyn@gmail.com
There will be a drop in coffee morning for the ISB British community from 10am on Tuesday 3rd September at Nichada’s “Starbucks”. We hope this will be an opportunity for ISB “Brits” to get to know one another and for newcomers to learn more about ISB and our community.
For more information please contact your ISB British Representative – Heather Powell (email: heather.wyn@gmail.com & mobile 083 293 2169). If you are unable to make this meeting and would like to be included on future emails or if you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Arts Advocates
by Kerri Fitzgerald
kerrif@isb.ac.th
Seeking a team of “Arts Advocates”. Parents who are interested in being part of a team that supports HS arts events ( including the Cultural Convention Music March 2014) are asked to contact Booster Representative Wendy Cole at mnwcole@hotmail.com . Please specify which Arts discipline you are particularly interested in.
thanks
ISB Booster Club Needs You!
by Mary Turner
plturner33@hotmail.com
Please join us for our first Booster meeting of the year. What is the Booster Club? The primary focus of the Booster Club is to promote and support ISB Athletics, the Fine & Performing Arts and Academics by encouraging school spirit. Interested? Join us Monday, September 2 @ 11:00 a.m. in the MPB 2 (the room at the top of the zig zag.)
Instrumental Music Program
by Angela KOHL
angelak@isb.ac.th
We are happy to add two more instructors to our program. Mr. Joe will teach guitar on Mondays and Ms Mint piano on Thursdays.
We also do still have a few openings for instruction on flute, clarinet, trumpet and drums.
The schedule is nearly done and will be sent out to all parents/students registered beginning of next week (week of Monday, August 26). Fees need to be paid until end of August.
Any questions before the start of lessons first week of September, please let us know.
ISB After School Dance
by Helen Weir
isbasd@isb.ac.th
For Dancers who requested Classes with After School Dance Registration and Payment Period is –
Saturday 24th August 10am – 12pm in the MPB #2, (top of the zig zag)(Payment by Cash and Cheque)
or
Monday 26th August – Friday 30th August, 9am – 2.30pm in Community Activities Office. (Payment by Cash, Cheque and Credit Card)
All fees must be paid during this period to secure your Classes. Class lists and a schedule will be available.
Dance Wear / Shoes from the Sansha shop will be available during the Saturday 24th Registration.
For Families still wishing to join the program a Class Request Form may be submitted.
For more information please contact Helen Weir isbasd@isb.ac.th
Girl Scout Registration For 2013
by Tracy Alto, Girl Scout Committee Chair
gsthailand40@gmail.com
GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION FOR 2013
Calling All Girl Scouts from grades K-12……
Please join us for our Information and Registration Night on
August 28th 6:00-7:30pm
ES Multi Purpose Room
Please come to our informational meeting to learn:
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What is Girl Scouting?
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How Parents Get Involved?
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Cost to be a Girl Scout
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Qualifications and Support for Leaders
For more information you may contact Tracy Alto, Girl Scout Committee Chair at gsthailand40@gmail.com
Thank You,
Tracy Alto
Girl Scouts
BYS Soccer
by Justin
justinw@isb.ac.th
BYS starts this Saturday. Please go to the CAO website to find the complete game schedule. Teams will be assigned this Friday, and uniforms will be handed out on the fields on Saturday. If you do not receive an email giving your child their team assignment, please don’t worry. Simply go to the fields at your child’s division game times (see below);
If you have yet to sign up, it’s not too late! Registration will remain open for another week. Click here to register.
Boys Mini 8am-9am Field E (behind track)
Boys Div 4 8am-9am Field D (artificial)
Boys Div 3 8am-9am Field C (baseball field)
Boys Div 2 (field B)
Game 1 8am-9.35am Game 2 9.40am-11.15am
Boys Div 1 8am-9.45am Field A
Boys Super 9.50am-11.25am Field A
Girls Mini 8am-9am Field E (behind track)
Girls Div 3 9am-10.15am Field C
Girls Div 2
Game 1-9.40am-11.15am Field B Game 2-10.15am-11.50am Field C
Girls Div 1 9.50am-11.35am Field A
Justin Wah
Community Activities Coordinator
Community Activities Office
International School Bangkok (ISB)
39/7 Nichada Thani, Samakee Road,
Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Tel: (66) 02-963-5800 Ext.1195
Fax: (66) 02-583-5432
Website: https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/
Email: justinw@isb.ac.th
Panther Tennis
by Panther Tennis Team
panthertennisisb@gmail.com
Panther Tennis Season 1 for the new school year started on August 19 and this week is a good time time for players to come out and play if they have not done so in awhile, and for new players to check out the various tennis training programs that are being offered. Your child may go to the outdoor tennis courts at school between 4pm – 6pm from Monday to Friday this week for open assessments, whereby the coaches will assess each player’s level of play and recommend suitable training programs for him/her. Online registrations are now open and registration fees include a Panther Tennis t-shirt and cap for all students. Evening adult sessions (every Wednesday) will also begin this week.
All players who are interested to try out for the Under-13 (U13) BISAC teams are highly encouraged to sign up for the 2-hour Intensive Competitive Program in the season that the tournament takes place. The program will entitle each player to the following:
- Two 2-hour training sessions each week designed for players interested in participating in tennis tournaments
- Opportunity to try out for the ISB (U13) BISAC team which will play in BISAC tournaments on October 12/13 and November 2
- Opportunity for participation in one local tournament
- Professional coaching throughout to support tournament participation
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATED TO BISAC U-13 (SEASON 1)
- Tryouts for the U-13 BISAC Team will be held in the week beginning August 26, and the qualified team members for the boys & girls teams (10 players for each category) will be announced on August 29. They will be split further into two sub-teams — 5 players in the BlackTeam and 5 in the Gold Team.
- Those who make the team will be given additional team training/coaching (minimum of 3 hours a week) leading up to the BISAC tournament at no extra cost.
- It is MANDATORY for each BISAC team member to commit to a minimum of 3 hours’ training per week with other team members at the school.
- Each team member will be entitled to BISAC ISB Panther team paraphernalia.
- We will review this structure and anticipate that the same rules would apply for Under-15 (U15) BISAC in Season 3. Further details will be made available at the beginning of that season.
Our first internal Panther Tennis Tournament — open to all ISB students — will take place on September 21, as a prelude to the BISAC tournament.
On behalf of the Parent Tennis Committee (PTC), we bid you a good and successful season of tennis.
With best regards,
Alina Eddy & Sandy Mora
Joint PTC Chairs
Panther Track and Field Team
by Kim de Keijzer
kimdekeijzer@gmail.com
When: Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm
September 4th- December 18th (excluding October break)
Who: Grades 3 – 8 and Grades 9 – 12
Where: ISB Track
Cost: 6,000 baht, INCLUDES: 15 weeks of instruction, registration fee, and uniform.
Volunteering: 2 times per season or 1,000 baht
With ISB’s track and field gold medal, at IASAS last Spring, and the success of Panther Paws Track and Field, we are proud to present the official Panther Track and Field Team at ISB.
On September 4th the official Panther Track and Field team will start a full season of training with professional coaches focused on all areas of track and field skills. Participants will be a part of a team but improvement will be measured by their own personal performance.
Training sessions will be held for 15 weeks, on Wednesdays, from 4:30 -6:00pm at the ISB track. It is a great way to develop skills if you want to compete in the school’s track and field programs. Even for those not intending to compete it will be a great way to learn new skills, exercise, and make new friends.
The coaches will teach different disciplines in track and field (e.g., high jump, long jump, hurdles, shot put, javelin and sprints). During the season, there will be several track meets that will help participants gauge their progress. We will also try to have meets with different schools in the future.
Come and join us, for what promises to be a fun season full of track and field experiences!
Please sign up at https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/
For more information, please email
isb.panthertrackandfield@gmail.com
All Star Tournament Baseball Teams!
by Andy Minckler
andy@mincklermail.com
Please see the attached flyer for important information about baseball
tournaments coming up in the next few months. We are organizing teams in
the U10, U12 and U15 age divisions. Please contact the appropriate coach if
your child is interested in participating. These are competitive teams and
tournaments. Players must try out and will be selected based upon ability
for these teams. In case of rain, we will still hold the tryouts indoors,
so please have your son bring cleats and tennis shoes.
Thank you.
Andy Mincker
andy@mincklermail.com
Tourney Teams Flyer_Aug ’13_FINAL
NBBL Basketball
by Justin Wah
justinw@isb.ac.th
The NBBL in conjunction with Top Flight is offering Basketball opportunities for ISB kids prior to the NBBL season.
Beginning September 12th Thursdays from 15:30-17:00 ages 5-12
Beginning September 14th Saturdays from 10:30-14:30 (depending on age group/skill level times will vary).
The above will take place in the ES gym.
NBBL and Top Flight will also offer a Nike Skills camp over the October break (20th-25th). This is a fantastic camp for boys and girls aged 6-17.
For more information on the above basketball opportunities and registration please contact info@topflightbangkok.com
Justin Wah
Community Activities Coordinator
Community Activities Office
International School Bangkok (ISB)
39/7 Nichada Thani, Samakee Road,
Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Tel: (66) 02-963-5800 Ext.1195
Fax: (66) 02-583-5432
Website: https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/
Email: justinw@isb.ac.th
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.