MS eNews – Friday, September 13, 2013
Updated MS Calendar of upcoming events:
Monday, September 16 – Thursday, September 19
- MS Yearbook Photos
- MS Height & Weight Screening for all new students
Thursday, September 19
- MS PTA Meeting at 11:00-12:00pm in the MPB (same agenda as math meeting this evening)
- MS/HS Math Information Night at 6:30-7:30pm in the MPB
Wednesday, September 25
- MAP Testing Window Closes
- MS Counselor Connection at 9:00-10:00am in the MS Skybox (Rm 4-309)
Thursday, September 26
- Professional Day – No School for Students
Friday, September 27
- ISB Holiday – No School
Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29
- ISB Activity Free Weekend
Wednesday, October 2
- MS Alternate Dress Day
Thursday-Friday, October 3-4
MS Parent-Teacher Conferences (no classes these days)
Tuesday, October 8
- Early Dismissal Day
Saturday, October 12
- BISAC U13 Girls Tennis Singles Invitational at BPS
- BISAC Cross Country U11-19 at ISB
MS Activities and Athletics Weekly Update
Check out some of the highlights that have happened, or will happen soon. For the most up-to-date information, click on the following link: Link to MS Activities and Athletics
MS PTA Meeting, Thursday Sept 19
This meeting will be the same presentation as the scheduled math meeting this evening. Join us in the MPB 11:00-12:00pm on Thursday, September 19th in the MPB for information on:
- MS and HS Mathematics Department Overviews
- New HS Mathematics Curricula
- Planning for IB
- Question and Answer session with HS and MS Math Department Heads and Administration
Additional MS Technology Information Sessions This Coming Week
Dear MS Parents,
Due to popular attendance of our recent workshops, we have scheduled two more, so if you couldn’t attend previously, or would like to attend again, you are invited to attend a technology information session being offered by MS Technology Learning Coach, Mr. Zambrano. In this session, Mr. Zambrano will focus on assisting parents who would like more information on how to access systems like Haiku, PowerSchool, Google Calendars, Parent Controls, and other topics. Please contact Khun Roong at roongtin@isb.ac.th to confirm you are planning to attend so we can have enough stations set up.
Tuesday, September 17
Time: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Venue: Main Library (Greene Room) (please bring your child’s laptop computer with you)
Thursday, September 19
Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm
Venue: MS Skybox (Room 4-309) (please bring your own laptop computer with you)
Message from our MS Librarian
Dear Readers,
Do you fear intellectual stagnation? Are you seeking profoundly new experiences? Never fear, your librarian is here! In the most hotly anticipated event of the fall season, the Man Booker Prize 2013 shortlist was released this week. Considered by many to be the best shortlist in recent history and certainly the most diverse, I would like to invite whomever is interested to join me in reading all six books on the shortlist. On a date of our choosing, we would then come together for a lovely literary salon to discuss our impressions and our predictions (or outrage if we happen to meet after the winner is announced). Please reply if you would like to join me in this literary romp.
The books are as follows and can be found in the library:
NoViolet Bulawayo – We Need New Names
Eleanor Catton – The Luminaries
Jim Crace – Harvest
Jhumpa Lahiri – The Lowland
Ruth Ozeki – A Tale for the Time Being
Colm Toibin – The Testament of Mary
Hope you can join me!
Alegria Barclay
ISB School Board Meeting, September 17, 2013 (Tuesday)
The next School Board regular meeting will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 6:00 pm at the MPB 3. All ISA members are welcome to attend.
Late Bus Change
Effective today, Friday 13 September, we will be offering only two bus departure times each Friday. The normal bus departure will take place immediately after school and the only late bus will now depart at 3.30pm to all normal routes.
Student Athletes and Community Service Students will have transport provided at the end of their activities and practices, arranged from the Community Service and Athletics Office.
Many thanks,
Andy Vaughan
Athletics Director
Repeat Announcement: MS-HS Math Information Night
Join us in the MPB 6:30-7:30pm on Thursday, September 19th in the MPB for information on:
- MS and HS Mathematics Department Overviews
- New HS Mathematics Curricula
- Planning for IB
- Question and Answer session with HS and MS Math Department Heads and Administration
Repeat Announcement: Interested in Playing Squash?
We are looking to put together a group of Middle School students (boys and girls) who might be interested in playing squash on a Beginner or Intermediate level. We could adjust the scheduling and intensity according to family/child needs. Depending on interest, lessons and round robins could occur in Bangkok or in Nichada. If you are interested, please contact Rula Burrow: landofsmiles13@gmail.com or ring/iMessage 095 547 5750 with the name of your child, grade, skill level, and whether or not you’d be interested in Nichada or Bangkok (if the latter, please also tell me in which part of the city you live).
Cafeteria News, Did You Know…
… we’ve made some very important changes to the lunch menus?
Khao Soi Day is Moving – starting next week, Khao Soi days are moving from Wednesdays to Tuesdays. Why? Because Wednesdays have become a day of so many favorites, this way, if we spread them out a little more throughout the week, you can enjoy your favorites more often.
Thai Menu Thursdays– also starting next week, we will be serving Khao Man Gai alternating with Gai Yang, every Thursday. Why? Because these two dishes are the HS student’s favorite Thai menu and they have requested them to be served more often. Also note, that in order for us to do so, 10 B will be added to the Thai Menu on these days, hence the basic rate is going up from 55 B to 65 B. Why? Because the serving portion of chicken you receive is much more when compared to the average of other Thai dishes. So in order for us to serve these dishes more often, will need to add 10 B to cover our higher costs.
Weekly Allergy Menu /Information– has moved from the white menu board and now sits on top of the sushi fridge. Why? Because we have finally rid ourselves of the ever-beautiful white menu board to a black board, so the magnets no longer work to hold the menu. Also welcome the new sign at the Grind, your eyes will now be saved the sore of having to stare at the old 70’s style one. And YES, the N is supposed to be that way, it adds flavor:-)
Aroy!
Michelle Ihrig
Epicure Catering
Manager of Operations ISB
Tel. 02-963-5800 ext. 7728
M: 082-322-7531