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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A Million Thanks to You
by: Joy Davy
joy.davy@yahoo.com
On behalf of the ISB Filipino Community and Friends, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who supported our fundraising efforts for our countrymen in the Philippines who were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.
Because of the ISB community’s (and non-ISB friends) overwhelming support, we were able to raise 1,108,239.75 Bht.
We would like to especially thank Dr. Andy Davies, our Head of School, who allowed us to conduct our fundraising activities in school and Ms. Chris Tananone for her complete support from the very beginning up to the end. I would also add a special mention for all the amazing ISB students who conducted so many fundraising activities for the Philippine Relief Fund. There are so many people who helped us as well and even though I could not mention all of you by name, know that you have our sincere appreciation for everything that you have contributed to our cause.
The funds will be ready for transfer by the end of this week or early next week to the 2 charities we’re supporting: Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity Philippines. The complete breakdown of the funds collected is attached.
Lastly, I just want to share a conversation excerpt from the Bake Sale:
Bake Sale Person: What would you like to buy?
Young ISB student: Nothing, I don’t want to get anything. I just want to give you the money.
Bake Sale Person: You can get something with that money. Maybe even just a cookie or a brownie?
Young ISB student: No, if I get something, you will not have enough cookies to sell and you won’t get enough money for the poor children in the Philippines.
Amazing!
Again, maraming salamat!
Thank you for your contribution to Kids Action for Kids’ Christmas Bazaar 2013!
by Martin BREKKE
13024@students.isb.ac.th
The ISB Kids Action for Kids HS Club and the The Scandinavian Ladies Group
would like to convey our heartfelt thanks to the ISB community, for the
great contributions to our lottery and Christmas Bazaar 2013. The final
result shows that we together raised Thb. 434,195.25! All the money goes to Kids
Action for Kids (www.kidsactionforkids.org), a charity organization that helps finance surgeries for kids with facial deformities, cleft lips and cleft palates, in
cooperation with Operation Smile Thailand and Dtac.
The amount is enough to finance the surgery of 29 children, and with Dtac’s
matching we can give 58 children surgery. Think about the number of lives we are actually able to change! THANK YOU!
This spring ISB KAFK HS Club will arrange a fun Charity Triathlon. We hope
you will continue to support us and help us create more smiles. More
information will be sent out later.
Instrumental Music Lessons to begin the week of January 27th
by Angela KOHL
angelak@isb.ac.th
All instrumental lessons will start the week of Monday, January 27th on Floor M of the Performing Arts Centre. Students should know their schedule by now.
We still do have a few openings for instructions on flute, clarinet and guitar. Interested families, please contact the coordinator for more info.
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.
Come and hear some of the finest musicians at ISB on January 29th!
by Kerri Fitzgerald
kerrif@isb.ac.th
Our annual IB Music Recital takes place this year in the CCT on Wednesday, Jan. 29th, beginning at 6:30 pm. This recital features soloists only who are fulfilling the requirement for solo performance as part of the IB Music Diploma Programme. Performers include both Higher Level and Standard Level students on clarinet, piano, violin, voice, guitar and drums. A variety of musical styles will be performed including music by Bach, Brahms, Lizst, and others, as well as some more recent music by guitarists Paul Gilbert and Andy James. The concert is free admission.
International Family Fair date changed from February 1st to March 1st
by Kim
isbiff@gmail.com
International Family Fair date changed from February 1st to March 1st
Due to the political situation we have decided to change the date of the IFF.
We will see you on the 1st of March!!
The IFF team
Kevin, Tom, Jen C, Karen, Kristen, Tali, Gabriela and Kim
Downtown Parent Connection – February 5th
by Marlene Heese
marlenesheese@gmail.com
Downtown Parent Connection
~ Please join us ~
Jim Thompson House & Museum
February 5, 2013
11:30 am
6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 Road, Bangkok
Tel: (662) 216-7368
RSVP: satokorinan@gmail.com
Parent Education Workshop – Challenge and Enrichment – February 6th
by Selena GALLAGHER
selenag@isb.ac.th
In this session, Selena Gallagher, our Challenge and Enrichment Specialist, will be elaborating on a recent Touchstone article about Talent Development at ISB and answering parent questions. This is an opportunity to find out more about:
- What we believe about challenge and talent development
- How we plan to ensure all students are challenged
- How parents can support their child’s talent development
When: 6th February 7.30 – 9.00
Where: ES MPR
ISB Gymnastics Club Registration Information
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 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
Panther Tennis Session 3 Registration
by Panther Tennis Team
contact: panthertennisisb@gmail.com
Dear Parents,
Panther Tennis Registration is now open for session 3 (February 17th – May 18th)
Please note that registration for Panther Tennis, session 3 is open now till February 21st.
You can register online at
https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/
For further information please contact Coach Noop at advantagetennisthai@gmail.com
Registration after February 21st will be subject to the availability so please register now to avoid disappointment.
Regards,
PTC
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
eNewsletter 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.