Dear ISB Community,
We are very happy to report that ISB now plans to open on Monday 13th January for students in grades 1-12 on a reduced schedule for those students that can safely get to and from school.
We have been able to accommodate a number of teachers that live downtown locally and as a result also open classes in grades 1, 2 and 3 for Monday.
Some ISB teachers, however, and a number of classified staff members, will still not be able to get to school on Monday. We are very sorry that we cannot open classes in grades Pre-K and KG at this time.
The school day will run from 7:20am to 12:30pm. Information about activities and athletics is provided below.
Please note that Montri will not be providing any transportation services – all buses and vans are cancelled for Monday 13th January.
We are anticipating severe traffic conditions and parents are advised not to attempt to get their children to school if there is potential for traffic gridlock en route.
To help with the continuity of learning, teachers will be in contact electronically by Monday afternoon with those students unable to get to school. Please be patient as teachers may not be able to set up online learning until after school has ended for the day.
I would like to thank the 40 plus families that have offered accommodation to downtown students.
We will remain in contact with our security advisors, monitor events on Monday, and be in touch again on Monday evening latest with respect to Tuesday 14th January.
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CAO Information for Monday and Tuesday
Cancelled: Panther Tennis, Bangkok Soccer Schools, Top Flight Basketball
ES Musical Rehearsal for Dr. Dolitte: 4th grade and above will practice, all grades below 4th will not practice:
Panther Swimming at regular times for grades 1 and up.
Panther Gymnastics at regular times for grades 1 and up.
The following activities to continue as normal, however, will depend on the status of the adult in charge. You will be contacted if this status changes: BBSA training,Panther Track and Field, Cubs Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts
The following activities have not started yet: After School Dance, Instrumental Music Program and Elementary After School Activities.
ISB ATHLETICS – status for Monday and Tuesday
Monday: Varsity, Under 15, Under 13, Under 11 trainings will continue for those students who live in and around the Nichada Area at regular times (2:15pm for U11-U15 and 3:15pm for Varsity). There is NO TRANSPORT AVAILABLE. If your coach is unavailable to train a team students will be informed and your training will be cancelled.
Tuesday: Varsity & Under 17’s trainings will continue for students who live in and around the Nichada Area
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As always, the Leadership Team is happy to help with concerns or suggestions and contact details are provided below.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Davies
Head of School
ISB Administrator Contact Details
Dr. Andrew Davies
Head of School
andrewd@isb.ac.th
081 851 6277
Usa Somboon
Headmistress
usomboon@isb.ac.th
081 937 0069
Graeme Scott
Deputy Head of School for Learning
graemes@isb.ac.th
081 806 5884
Kelly Armitage
ES Principal
kellya@isb.ac.th
080 591 1910
Diana Drummond
ES Vice-Principal
dianad@isb.ac.th
085 663 9380
Tom Burgess
MS Principal
thomasb@isb.ac.th
081 762 5800
Moe Baron-Toaldo
MS Vice-Principal
maurilib@isb.ac.th
085 811 8533
Philip Bradley
HS Principal
philipb@isb.ac.th
089 897 8049
Phil Rogers
Dean of Academics
philr@isb.ac.th
081 733 0670
Peter Roback
Dean of Students
peterro@isb.ac.th
081 827 2742