ISB Channels of Communication
by Andrew Davies
andrewd@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
From time to time, parents may have concerns that they wish to bring to the attention of appropriate school personnel. To assist parents in this regard, the following general guidelines may be helpful:
- Any concern regarding a school-related matter should first be raised by the parent with the staff member most directly involved (i.e. questions regarding the content of instructional materials, grades, homework, etc) should be raised with the appropriate teacher.)
- If the matter remains unsolved, the parent may wish to speak with a building administrator or a counselor. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting divisional offices.
- If the matter is still unresolved, the parent may wish to speak with the Head of School. For an appointment, simply contact the Head of School’s office.
In our experience, problems or concerns are best addressed by the people closer to the issue at hand.
Krapp’s Last Tape – January 16th
by Kerri Fitzgerald
kerrif@isb.ac.th
This Thursday 16th Jan, at 2.30pm in the CCT, as part of the “FPAC” Arts Unleashed advocacy week, visiting actor Daniel Foley is performing one of Samuel Beckett’s most famous plays, “Krapp’s Last Tape”. This one-man show is a wonderful example of “The Theatre of the Absurd”. Expect an intelligent, poignant and compelling show. Performance lasts under an hour. Tickets are absurdly free.
All HS students and teachers are welcome. Grade 8 students may attend with parents and also any other theatre afficionados if there are seats available. No late entry or cell phones please as we will be demonstrating our very best ISB theatre etiquette!
U.S. Embassy’s 6th Annual Friendship Soccer Tournament – January 19th
by Kimberly Onofre
CLOevents@state.gov
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok will be hosting the 6th Annual Friendship Soccer Tournament 2014 (Bangkok-Chiang Mai-Vientiane-Ho Chi Minh) on Sunday, January 19th at ISB.
The event begins at 1:30 pm with opening remarks by U.S. Ambassador Kenney.
Please come out and cheer the participants on!
by: The Booster Club
isbbooster@isb.ac.th
Please join us Monday, January 20 @ 11:00 in the MPB 2 (at the top of the zig zag). We will be discussing the upcoming BISAC tournaments, IASAS tournament, MS Bangkok Choir Festival, MS AMIS Strings, and the ES Musical. Please come and show your support!
ISB School Board Meeting – January 21st
by Walairat (Oor) WATTANA-UNGKOON
walairaw@isb.ac.th
The next School Board regular meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the MPB 3. Please find the agenda attached.
All ISA members are welcome to attend.
Regards,
Walairat W.
Philippine Relief Fund Raffle Draw – January 23rd
by: Joy Davy
joy.davy@yahoo.com
Please be informed that the raffle draw for the Philippine Relief Fund will be next Thursday, January 23, 11:00 am at the ISB main cafeteria.
If you’ve bought a ticket, come and see if you’ve won any of the exciting prizes in store for the winners. Prizes include hotel stays, dinner/lunch vouchers, gift baskets, gift certificates from Panipa, Sizzler, Swensen’s, Burger King, The Pizza Company, Twist, Starbucks and many more including a brand new surfboard donated by Firewire Co. Ltd. If you’re interested to buy a raffle ticket, please contact Joy Davy: 0879336062 or email at: joy.davy@yahoo.com. Tickets will be available until Wednesday, January 22, 2013.
Full accounting of the donations received for the Philippine Relief Fund will be published in the all school newsletter next week after the raffle draw.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at ISB – January 24th
by Carrie Lin
carrielintw@gmail.com
Dear ISB families:
Our Chinese PTA team has prepared traditional Chinese food and treat!
Come join us to celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the year of horse.
When : Jan. 24th (Friday), 2014
Time. : 8:00am-1:pm
Where: HS/MS Cafeteria
CASH Accepted only!
Traffic Jam: The Freedom of Others – January 25th
by Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Please join us at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, at International School Bangkok’s Chevron Theatre for the third annual anti-trafficking extravaganza,Traffic Jam: The Freedom of Others. This year’s event will feature award winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Annika Odegard https://www.annikaodegard.com/, along the MTV Exit Student Ambassador for Thailand. The aim of ISB’s Traffic Jam, and this event, is to raise awareness about human trafficking, inspire involvement in the fight against human trafficking, and raise funds to help victims of human trafficking. Tickets can be ordered immediately online at trafficjam@isb.ac.th, or in the ISB cafeteria during the MS and HS lunches starting Monday, January 20, through Friday January 24. Tickets are 200 baht each and include concert admission, a Traffic Jam t-shirt. and entry to the 6:00 p.m. pre-concert Bite of Jam trafficking awareness fair featuring representatives from many Thailand-based anti-trafficking organizations including GAATW, Dream Project Foundation, NightLight, SOLD, Yoga Stops Traffic, and ZOE Children. Help us Jam up Trafficking!!!
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ISB British Community Coffee Morning – January 28th
by Heather Powell
heather.wyn@gmail.com
To kick off our 2014 “Socials” there will be a coffee morning for the ISB British community from 10:30 am, Tuesday 28th January at Blue Sky Café. This will be a chance to catch up after the holidays and hopefully meet new comers to ISB. Remember to bring your ISB passes which you will need to get onto campus and to use the back gate entrance to the café. No RSVPs necessary just drop by if you are free.
For more information please contact your ISB British Rep – Heather Powell (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.
International Family Fair (IFF) – February 1st
by Kim de Keijzer
isbiff@gmail.com
Can you believe it? Only 3 weeks to go and then its the International Family Fair. Yes, the 1st of February from 4 -7 pm at ISB Rajendra hall, gym and fields.
We have 20 countries making fantastic food, entertainment and 30 games this year… You are going to be busy!
The prices for the Silent Auction and Raffle are amazing too.
More then 400 prizes are there to win.
Just to name a few; Hotel stay , Fancy dinner, S5 Iphone, Samsung super fridge, VIP soccer evening out.
And to make sure you don’t have to worry about winning a price, we will start pre-selling the tickets in the week before the IFF. It starts on the 27th – 31st of January from 7:00-8:00 am then from 1:30-2:30 pm in the elementary breezeway and at the front of the school. Of course you can still buy tickets at the IFF.
Your country rep will have them for sale already (from 22nd of January). So if you cannot wait, ask them.
And don’t forget. This fair can happen because of your help so please sign up for volunteering https://docs.google.com/
The IFF
American Volunteers Needed for IFF!
by Loraleigh Daum
lbdaum@gmail.com
We need volunteers from the American community to help with a FUN event, IFF (International Family Fair) on February 1, 2014 from 4-6:00 pm. Additionally, please look for us the mornings and afternoons of January 20-22, where our committee will be collecting donations to help defer the cost of the ingredients. We’ll be the patriotic folks hanging out in headbands and aprons in front of the ES Office and near The Grind! We also need MANY volunteers to help bake and volunteer at the Food Booth on Feb. 1. Please click this link to see how you can help: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
IFF is a charitable event and all proceeds are used to fund worthwhile student projects. For more information or questions, contact Loraleigh Daum at lbdaum@gmail.com.
by Kristin Simpson
isbgym@gmail.com
Registration is now open to any ISB student in grades Pre-K through 12th. The final date to enroll will be next Friday, January 24th. Hurry, and do not wait as there are only a few spots that remain. All skill levels are welcome, from the beginner to the advanced! Following is a list of classes with suggested age and gymnastic level offered…
- Recreational/Beginning gymnasts, boys and girls age 7 and under:
Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday: 2:30-3:30
- Boys class options include:
- New to ISB Gymnastics or
- Returning Level I:
Tuesday or Thursday: 2:20-4:20 and/or Tuesday: 4:30-6:30
- Girls class options include:
- New to ISB gymnastics, age 8 or older:
Tuesday and/or Thursday: 2:20-4:20
- Returning Level I:
Tuesday and/or Thursday, either: 2:20-4:20 or 4:30-6:30, Wednesday and/or Friday 3:30-5:30
- Returning Level II:
Wednesday and/or Friday: 3:30-5:30, Tuesday and/or Thursday: 4:30-6:30
- Monday classes are reserved for our competitive team practice and the gymnast must be invited by the coach to register.
Happy tumbling!
Kristin Simpson
ISB Gymnastics President
Registration is now open for the 2nd session of The Panther Track & Field Team
by Adam Perrin
isb.panthertrackandfield@gmail.com
Our very first Track & Field season has been a great success and we are now looking forward to recruiting athletes for the second session. The session runs from 5 Feb – 14 May and meets Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm. Students will enjoy learning proper athletic techniques, good sportsmanship and how to compete in track & field meets. To learn more about our exciting new program please visit the CAO website.
To register, please click on the following link:
https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/2013/06/12/panther-track-and-field-team/
For more information email us at isb.panthertrackandfield@gmail.com
BYS and BSS present Soccer opportunities at ISB
by Justin Wah
justinw@isb.ac.th
Bangkok Soccer Schools in Association with ISB’s BYS program are happy to offer soccer opportunities to ISB students. Please see the message below:
Just a reminder that Bangkok Soccer Schools started their soccer coaching sessions at ISB this week. If you did not get around to registering and would still like your child to join please see the information below. Please note that some course are already full.
Monday: 5pm – 6.15pm Grade 1 – 2 (6 – 8 years old)
Tuesday: 4pm – 5pm Pre K – KG (4 – 6 years old) FULL
Wednesday: 5pm – 6.15pm Grade 1 – 2 (6 – 8 years old)
Wednesday: 5pm – 6.15pm Grade 3 – 5 (9 – 10 years old) FULL
Thursday: 4pm – 5pm Pre K – KG (4 – 6 years old)
Thursday: 4pm – 5pm Grade 6+ (11+ years old)
Thursday: 5pm – 6.15pm Grade 1 – 3 GIRLS ONLY (6 – 9 years old)
Thursday: 5pm – 6.15pm Grade 3 – 5 (9 – 10 years old)
To book your childs place simply email the following information to
coaching@
Childs name:
Childs date of birth:
Mothers mobile number:
Fathers Mobile number:
Session day / time requested:
Price is 5400 for the 12 week course
Register now for NBBL Community Basketball
by Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com
Registration is now open for NBBL Community basketball. NBBL basketball offers play for all boys and girls in grades 1-12. The fee for the season is THB 2,500 for all players.
Player assessments will be conducted in February. League play will begin during the weekend of March 7th/8th. and will continue through the weekend of May 23rd/24th
Payment for the NBBL season can be made at the new Community Activity Office (CAO) which is located next to the bookstore at ISB. The CAO is open from 7:00 to 11:00AM and 12:00 to 3:00PM Monday – Friday.
Please go to the NBBL website for the link to our registration system and for other important information. – https://inside.isb.ac.th/
If you have any questions, please contact the NBBL at info@nbbl.asia
Kevin Sypolt
Enews 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.