Multiple Author Visits Coming Soon to the ES
ISB Welcomes Award-Winning Author Ralph Fletcher March 3-7
ISB is fortunate to host award-winning author, poet and writing teacher Ralph Fletcher from March 3-7. Ralph Fletcher has been writing delightful novels, picture books, and books on how to teach writing for the past 20+ years. His genuine care for the reading and writing lives of students is evident in all his work.
Ralph will be working with Elementary and Middle School students as a writing coach, guest author and teaching consultant. He will be using his multifaceted talents to inspire and instruct students, faculty and parents.
Parent Training with Ralph Fletcher
Don’t miss a parent training with Ralph Fletcher–Boy Writers. He will be discussing the challenges faced by boy writers. If you have a boy or a girl, you can gain valuable insights into how writers grow and thrive. This will be fascinating. Thursday, March 6 at 8:00am in the ES MPR!
Ralph Fletcher’s books are on sale NOW in the ES HUB! Come have a look through his many titles and sign-up to pre-order a copy of your favorite!
ISB Welcomes Visiting Author Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald March 10-15
Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald has been working as a folklorist, librarian, storyteller, and author for more than 40 years. She is the author of over 70+ books for teachers, librarians, children and scholars. Noted for her lively and fun audience participation storytelling style, Margaret’s books are loved around the globe.
Parent Training with Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Join Margaret for a parent training–Family Storytelling on Thursday, March 13th at 7:30am in the ES HUB! This fascinating workshop will allow you to examine the role of oral storytelling in your family and give you two tales that you can tell to your children Thursday night.
There will be an Author Book Signing on Monday and Tuesday, March 10 and 11 in the Hub from 2:00-3:00pm. Dr. MacDonald’s books are on sale NOW in the ES HUB! Come have a look through her many titles and sign-up to pre-order a copy of your favorite!
Human Growth and Development Program for Grade Five Students
The Elementary School will present its annual Human Growth and Development Program Wednesday evening, March 12th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, in the Chevron Theatre.
This informational program is designed to open channels of communication between 5th grade students and their parents as the students begin their health unit on puberty. It includes video and panel presentations, interaction, and sharing while focusing on the physical, social, and emotional factors involved in pre-adolescence.
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.
Service Learning and Helping Others – Alive and Well in the ES
At every grade level in the elementary school, students are involved in Service Learning Projects that benefit others in our community. Some recent events include:
The Grade 3 Read-A-Thon
Shortly after returning back from winter break, third grade students got busy collecting pledges for our annual Read-a-thon fundraiser. The following week, students read and read and read. For every minute they read, they earned more money to support the After-the-Wave program. This program has been supporting Khao Lak’s R35 school and students since the tsunami of 2004. After seven days of intense reading, students in grade three raised a whopping 335,867 baht! So a big thank you to all the students’ and families efforts to support a great cause.
Grade 2 Service Learning
Students in grade 2 worked very hard to raise money to buy books for Prasert Islam School. Some of the creative ways to raise money included; face painting, car washing and completing extra chores. The grand total was 133,963.25 baht! We took a trip to Prasert Islam School and donated Thai books on February 18th. The visit gave our students a chance to see the results of the hard work they put into raising money to buy books for the classrooms. The goal was that our students learned that they can make a difference in our global community. The trip was also a time for sharing a story and activity with the students who attend this school. We are very proud of all the grade 2 students!
We have had many other grade levels do amazing things both this year and last, such as the PK After The Wave Sale, toy drives, partnering with neighboring schools, helping students in the local YWCA, and many other events.
Look for our upcoming Kinder and grade 5 book sales and other service learning projects throughout the school this year.
ES After School Activities (ASA) Update
After School Activity program will begin on Monday, February 24th. ES ASA locations and availability will be posted daily outside the ES office.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our ASA: Volleyball, Pre K Clay, Chess, TKD, Soccer, Golf and Stories & Munchies. 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 1:30-3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
International Family Fair (IFF) – 1st March, 4-7pm at ISB
Only 1 ½ weeks to go and ISB will turn into a spectacular fair – IFF.
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20 food booths this year: your taste buds will take a culinary world tour!
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600 prizes in the raffle: you are bound to go home with a prize! (TV, phone, fridge, nights out, trips galore!)
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30 games for all ages: we are sure you go home tired!
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9 silent auction prizes: Imagine! (Be a conductor or a principal, watch your favourite film in the CCT or an off campus pass to name a few!)
And don’t forget to bring your drawing to the ES office too (deadline 28th of February)!
All of this is not possible without your help so please check out the google doc and fill in a shift: Volunteer form
***We would love to see you all join in the fun in your international costumes. Remember that it’s mosquito season, so spray yourself before you come. Another bit of advice, traffic and parking is usually bad, so think about taking your bike. ***
U11 Boys and Girls T-Ball
Mike Rutherford
miker@isb.ac.th
U11 Boys and Girls T-Ball begins on Monday Feb 24th at 2:15pm-3:15pm
on the turf field. There are no tryouts and any 4th or 5th grader may
join the teams (as long as they were no more than 11 years old on August
1st, 2013.) Training will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15pm. The season ends Saturday April 26th, 2014 with a BISAC Tournament. Bring P.E. clothes, shoes, and a water bottle. See you there!
(Repeat) 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
(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/March 2014
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Feb. 21-23
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Cub Scout Family Campout | |
| Feb. 24 | ES ASA Begin | |
| U11 T-Ball Begins (Mon/Thur) | ||
| Feb. 25 | Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3) | |
| Feb. 28 | Lost & Found Display | |
| Mar. 1 | International Family Fair 4:00 pm | |
| Mar. 3 | Adult Education Classes Begin | |
| Mar. 4 | 3/Haynes and 3/Palmer Field Trip to the Snake Farm 8:00-11:30 am | |
| Mar. 5 | 3/Dobrowski and 3/Vilim Field Trip to the Snake Farm 8:00-11:30 am | |
| Mar. 6 | ES Parent Education Workshop with author Ralph Fletcher 8:00 am (ES MPR) | |
| 3/Bentley and 3/Day Field Trip to the Snake Farm 8:00-11:30 am | ||
| ES PTA Meeting 9:30 am (ES MPR) | ||
| Mar. 7 | Professional Day (No School for Students) | |
| Mar. 8 | Cub Scout Blue & Gold/Family Picnic | |
| Mar. 12 | Gr. 5 Human Growth and Development Program Night 6:30-8:30 pm (Chevron) | |
| Mar. 12-21 | ES Art Show | |
| Mar. 13 | ES Parent Education Workshop with Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald 7:30 am (ES Hub) | |
| Mar. 13-14 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day | |
| Mar. 18 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal | |
| Mar. 20-21 | ES Parent-Teacher/Student-Led Conferences | |
| Mar. 25 | Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3) | |
| Mar. 26 | PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch | |
| Mar. 28 | Lost & Found Display |
