Issue 5 (2013-14)
Open House – Aug. 29 @ 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater
A very full house in the Chevron Theater on Thursday night kicked off our annual Open House event for parents. A heartfelt thank you from all the staff for your attendance and enthusiasm for learning more about your child’s year ahead at ISB.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013—Early Dismissal
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. On Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.), school buses will leave at 1:15 p.m. A bus will operate for students who participate in activities that have already begun. An Early Dismissal Schedule allows faculty members and administrators to collaborate and further their professional development, providing a common meeting time for staff in all three divisions.
ES Parent Education Workshop—Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013
New ES Parent Training – Literacy
ES Literacy Learning Coach, Tammy Westrick, cordially invites new elementary parents to attend a Parent Training on Thursday, September 5th. This training will give participants an overview of reading & writing workshop as well as our approach to Word Study. We look forward to seeing you then!
- When: Thursday, September 5th from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- Where: ESMPR
ES ‘Out of Uniform’ Day—September 5 and 6
These two days are ‘Out of uniform’ days in the Elementary School. On PE days, students need to wear their PE uniforms. On their non PE day, students may choose to not wear their ISB uniform.
Appropriate dress guidelines for our ‘Out of Uniform’ days are:
- Pants/slacks/shorts—good condition
- Shirts/blouses—sleeves & midriff required, appropriate logos only
- Skirts/dresses/jumpers—sleeves required, modest length
- Shoes—sneakers, street shoes or leather sandals with back strap
- Hats must be worn all the time when playing outside during recess or during PE classes
Panther Pops
In line with our ES healthy snack guidelines, the Booster Hut will only sell Panther Pops to ES students after school so that our students will be hungry for a healthy lunch (currently many students purchase and eat them just before lunch). ES students will be able to buy these special treats (available on the last Friday of each month) after school from 2:05 to 2.30 (unless sold out). Students in Grades 2-5 will still be able to able to purchase popcorn each Friday at break during the school day.
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 music on February 20-21 must be a part of the ASA.
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. It starts straight after school. The meeting will be short 20′ – 30′ long. 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
Cub Scouts
by Deana Turner
Pack701Thailand@gmail.com
Cub Scouts is a program for boys in 1-5th Grades (or 7-11 years old) whose purpose is to build character, learn citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Join us for our 1st Pack meeting on September 3rd from 6-7pm in the MPR3 (at the top of the zig-zag) to learn more about what goes on in Cub Scouts. Registration for the 2013-14 School year will remain open until this meeting. For more information find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pack701thailand or email Pack701Thailand@gmail.com.
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
September 2013
| Sept. 2 | After School Dance (ASD)/ Instrumental Music Program IMP Start |
| Sept. 2-4 | ES After School Activities (ASA) Registration |
| Sept. 3 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| Cub Scouts First Pack Meeting | |
| Sept. 5 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am |
| Sept. 5-6 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Sept. 9-13 | ES Height & Weight Screening and ES Yearbook Photos |
| Sept. 12 | ES PTA Meeting 9:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Sept. 13 | Girl Scout Ice Cream Social and Meet your Leaders |
| BOT/PTA/LT Dinner | |
| Sept. 16 | Girl Scout Weekly Meetings Begin |
| Adult Education Registration Opens | |
| Sept. 17 | Food Committee Meeting 9:00 am |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3) | |
| Sept. 18 | Welcome Wai Coffee 8:00 am |
| Sept. 19 | Transport Committee Meeting 9:00 am |
| Sept. 20 | Lost & Found Display |
| Sept. 23 | ES After School Activities Begin |
| Sept. 26 | Professional Day (No School for Students) |
| Sept. 27 | ISB Holiday (No School) |
