Open House – Aug. 29 @ 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater
We warmly invite you to our ES Open House this coming Thursday, August 29 at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater. This is a wonderful night to meet your child’s teachers, understand classroom procedures and expectations and the learning your child will experience at ISB on a daily basis. You will be able to meet homeroom, and specialist teachers (PE, Music, Art, World Languages, Learning Support and English as an Additional Language). This evening is not however a time for sharing specific information about individual students. This evening is for parents only. Thank you for your cooperation.
As always if possible, it will be important for both parents to attend Open House, especially if you have more than one child attending the Elementary School. Families with children in multiple grade levels might need to divide and attend different classes at the same time.
Open House is a vital step in fostering a strong home-school partnership. And we look forward to welcoming you to this special event.
Kelly and Diana
EAL Open House – Thursday, August 29 @ 5:30 pm
Dear Parents of Students who receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support instead of a World Language.
You will receive an invitation this week from your child to join us for our EAL Parent Evening on Thursday, August 29 at 5:30pm. At this meeting we will share with you how our team supports your child’s English language development at ISB and how your child might experience this support on a daily basis.
The evening will take place in your child’s EAL classroom. Here is a list of rooms and teachers.
Kindergarten – Mrs Ali Scott, room 114A
Grade 1 – Ms Sheena MacLeod, room 122
Grade 2 – Ms Karlie Barness, room 205B
Grade 3 – Ms Jen Andree, room 205A
Grade 4 – Mrs Marie Gaetgaeow, room 224B
Grade 5 – Mrs Suzi Wah, room 204B
Following the presentations in the classrooms, you will proceed to the Chevron Theater for the start of the ES Open House at 6:30pm.
Learning Support Open House – Thursday, August 29 @ 5:30 pm
Dear Parents of Students who receive Learning Support (LS) support instead of a World Language.
You will receive an invitation this week from your child to join us for our LS Parent Evening on Thursday, August 29 at 5:30pm. At this meeting we will share with you how an overview of how our team supports your child’s learning development at ISB and how your child might experience this support on a daily basis.
The evening will begin in ES Room 203 and move to in your child’s Learning Support Teacher’s classroom. Here is a list of rooms and teachers.
LS Teacher Classroom Locations:
| KG | Mrs. Casey Idol | Rm. 114 B |
| Grade 1 | Ms. Amy Sosa | Rm. 114 B |
| Grade 2 | Mr. Ramon Cortabitarte | Rm. 206 |
| Grade 3 | Mrs. Susan Ruthaivilavan | Rm. 203 B |
| Grade 4 | Mrs. Brigitte Hudson | Rm. 224 A |
| & Ms. Susan Ruthaivilavan | Rm. 203 B | |
| Grade 5 | Ms. Louise Saddington | Rm. 203 A |
| Speech / Language | Ms. Christine Vila | Rm. 201 |
Following the presentations in the classrooms, you will proceed to the Chevron Theater for the start of the ES Open House at 6:30pm.
ES Panther Choir starts September 4
Students in Grade 3, 4, and 5 are invited to join the ES Panther Chorus, a elementary choir that practices Wednesday after school from 2:15-3:15. The choir runs separately from the ASA and runs through the entire school year. You can find more information about the Panther Chorus and the sign up sheet on the ES Music blog here.
Students in Grade 4 and 5, send your recorders in!
The music teachers will start to use recorders in the coming weeks. Please make sure your grade 4 and grade 5 students bring their recorder to the music room. For new students, or students who need a new one, recorders are available for purchase at the bookstore for 138 baht. Grade 3 students do not need to purchase a recorder, the music department already has recorders for these classes.
ES Musical ASA starts September 23
The ES Musical is offered for students in Grade 4 and 5. It will begin with ASA sessions at the end of September and run every Monday from 2:15-3:15. Rehearsals for the musical continue into January and February. Sign up for the musical is available through the ASA booklet and registration. Students who wish to participate in the musical on February 20-21 must participate in the Musical ASA.
International Day Planning Meeting
Please join us for our first meeting to discuss International Day 2013 in the ES MPR at 9:30, Thursday August 29th. This is for anyone who wants to help out, host a room, or just find out more information about the day. All are welcome. For more information contact Sharane Sherman at SharaneS@yahoo.com.
ISB is a Nut-free Campus
As stated on p. 32 of the Parent Student Handbook, ISB is a nut-free campus. We have many students at our school with serious nut allergies. In order to keep them safe, we do not allow any kind of nuts on our campus at any time. This includes the snacks and lunches that you might send to school with your child. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our children safe.
After School Supervision—Rule—Reminder
A reminder to all parents that ES students MAY NOT be on campus after school unless supervised by a parent or guardian. This is for safety and supervision reasons. Thank you for your cooperation.
ES After School Activities
This Semester’s After School Activity programme will begin on Monday, September 23rd.
The following are some important dates for you to note in your calendar:
· Friday, August 30th – Activity Listing & important registration information to be found in your child’s Friday folder.
· Friday, August 30th – Registration is open online. Go to https://inside.isb.ac.th/parentportal/esasa and click “Activities booklet” link. Registration will be online and you will get a conformation to your email which must be printed and included with your payment.
· Monday September 2nd, Tuesday September 3rd and Wednesday September 4th – Please drop your printed registration form along with exact payment in the red drop box outside the ES office.
· Friday September 13th– Confirmation of ES ASA are sent home via the Friday Folder·
· Monday September 23rd – ES ASA begin!
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
ES Beginning and Intermediate Strings
John Secomb,
johns@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2013-14 school year! I hope everyone had a fun and restful summer holiday.
I am pleased to announce that we will be beginning our enrolment for ES Beginning and Intermediate Strings next week. Our strings program will be held after school on Monday and Thursday from 2.10 – 3.20pm. Beginning Strings is open to all students in Grades 4 & 5. Intermediate Strings is open to students in Grades 3, 4 & 5.
The purpose of the ES Strings Program is to introduce elementary students to the various instruments of the string family, and to have them playing their instrument in an ensemble setting. Students may choose to study the violin or cello. This year we will be offering two classes:
Beginning Strings: (Grades 4 & 5) Students who do not have any experience with a stringed instrument may join Beginning Strings. This year long class meets twice a week and teaches students the basic techniques of how to play a stringed instrument such as posture, tone production, and note reading, as well as playing in an ensemble
setting. Musicianship and music listening are also part of the course. All Beginning String students are required to purchase their own instruments.
Intermediate Strings: (Grades 3, 4 & 5) This year long course will concentrate mainly on ensemble skills and more advanced playing techniques. Students will cover a variety of string ensemble repertoire and will have several opportunities throughout the year for
performances. Students are required to have one year or more playing experience on a stringed instrument and have basic note reading skills. Students are also required to own their own instruments.
PLEASE NOTE: If a student has registered for Beginning Strings, they will need to be measured in order to determine the appropriate size before purchasing an instrument.
I will be available to meet with parents and students for instrument sizing and purchase after school during the week of August 26th 2013 from 2:05-2:30pm in the String Room (123) on the first floor of the Cultural Centre Complex.
A meeting will be held for all parents and students who register for ES Strings on Thursday, September 5th 2013 in the String Room 123. Registration is available on line this year – Please use this link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEpnMENBczJwVU8zclh3OFB5Q3NwdlE6MA
Cut and paste if necessary into your browser and fill in the required information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to meeting you and have a great year!
Sincerely,
John Secomb
Music/String Orchestra Teacher
U11 Cross Country
Mike Rutherford
miker@isb.ac.th
The ISB elementary cross country team consists of 4th, 5th and age qualifying 6th graders and is coached by Emily Marshell. To register your child for cross country please visit our registration page. Every student makes the team. There are no tryouts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for U11 Cross Country
When: This Monday, August 26th, 2013 at 2:15pm
Where: Meet near the track in the stands.
Who: Any 4th, 5th or age qualifying 6th grader (Not older than 11 on August 1)
What You Need to Bring: Come dressed in PE clothes, hat, athletic shoes and a water bottle. Please do not wear your school uniform (polo shirt).
Practices: Every Monday and Wednesday from 2:15-3:15pm
When Does the Season End: Saturday October 12th with a Cross Country BISAC event at ISB.
U11 Basketball
Mike Rutherford
miker@isb.ac.th
The ISB elementary basketball teams consists of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders (who were still 11 on August 1, 2013) grade boys and girls. To register your child for basketball please visit the online registration page. All players who come out for a team will make one of the teams. Teams will be formed by ability.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for U11 Basketball
Starts: Monday, August 26th, 2013 2:15-3:15pm
Where: First week will be in the new gym on the other side of the track.
Who: Any 4th, 5th and age qualifying 6th grader
What You Need to Bring: Come dressed in PE clothes with athletic shoes and a water bottle.
Practices: Every Monday and Thursday from 2:15-3:15pm
When Does the Season End: Saturday November 2nd, 2013 with a Basketball BISAC tournaments. Boys will be at Bangkok Patana School, and the girls will be at ISB.
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.
