International School Assessment (ISA) for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10
Please note that students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 will sit the annual ISA papers on February 11th and 12th. The International School Assessment is designed to offer comparable assessment data for students in international schools.
The ISA assesses students in the three domains of Mathematical Literacy, Reading and Writing using paper and pencil tests designed for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10.
Maka Bucha Day School Holiday
Friday Feb. 14, 2014 is Maka Bucha Day. No school. Classes resume on Monday Feb. 17. It will be an ‘A’ day.
ES P.E. Swimming
Our swimming unit in PE is just around the corner. We have a total of three sessions of swimming times for Elementary School. Our first session of swimming will begin on Monday, February 17. If your child’s class is part of this session you will receive a detailed letter explaining our swim program in your child’s Friday folder that will go home on February 7. So please be on the lookout for this!
The following classes will be in the first session in the pool: (February 17 – March 25)
Grade 5 – Armitage, Perkins
Grade 4 – Crimi, Hamlin
Grade 3 – Day, Haynes
Grade 2 – Ducharme, Meyer, Giles
Grade 1 – Hardman
Kindergarten – Chang, Whitman
Elementary Physical Education Department
Why Thai workshop- New Date Feb. 20, 2014
All new Thai parents are warmly invited to join our workshop entitled “Why Thai”. We believe that a strong native language that is used for a variety of purposes is an asset and allows our children to become successful learners. This is a repeat of last year’s workshop and is dedicated to the importance of Thai as a native language in the lives of our children. The workshop will be held on Thursday, February 20, in ES Multipurpose Room (MPR) from 7:30 to 9:00. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Student-Led Conferences – March 20 and 21
Our annual Student-Led conferences are coming up on March 20 and 21. More information will come to you when we are closer to this date, but as a head’s up for new parents, there is no school on these dates for elementary students. They will, however, be involved in their conference time on one of the two dates.
Accepting Applications for 2014-2015 school year
Contact email: register@isb.ac.th
We are now accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. If you have a child who is not currently attending ISB, please contact the admissions office at register@isb.ac.th and we will help you get the application process started. We recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please note, those applying for Pre-Kindergarten must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2014. Those applying to Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before the same date.
For more details please see our website at How to Apply and Required Documents
ES After School Activities (ASA) Update
This Semester’s After School Activity program will begin on Monday, February 24th.
The following are some important dates for you to note in your calendar:
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Thursday February 13th – Check your child’s Friday folder for ASA confirmation.
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Monday, February 24th – ES ASA begin! ES ASA locations and availability will be posted daily outside the ES office.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register but don’t delay! Remember, once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your ASA choice once it is before your third session.
I am in the office daily from 7:30am – 9:30am if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great weekend!
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) After School Supervision – Reminder
Please ensure you know where your child is each afternoon and that maids and nannies understand ISB policy around supervision after school. For safety’s sake, ES students MAY NOT be on campus after school unless supervised by an adult. Thank you for your cooperation.
Calendar of Events
February 2014
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Feb. 7-9
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Girl Scout Spring Campout |
| Feb. 10 | Adult Education Registration Opens |
| Feb. 11-12 | ISA Assessment Period (Grades 3, 5, 7, 10) |
| Feb. 14 | Maka Bucha Day (No School) |
| Feb. 18 | Gr. 2 Field Trip to Prasert Islam School 8:30-10:30 am |
| Feb. 20 | Why Thai Workshop 7:30-9:00 (ES MPR) |
| ES Musical Performance 6:30 pm (Chevron) | |
| Feb. 21 | ES Report Card Goes Home |
| ES Musical Performance 6:30 pm (Chevron) | |
| Feb. 21-23 | Cub Scout Family Campout |
| Feb. 24 | ES After School Activities Begin |
| Feb. 25 | Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3) |
| Boy Scouts Court of Honor 6:00 pm | |
| Feb. 28 | Lost & Found Display |
