International Family Fair (IFF) – Tomorrow, 1st March, 4-7pm at ISB
- 20 food booths
- 600 raffle prizes
- 30 games to play
- 9 silent auction prizes
ES PTA Meeting March 6
All ES parents are invited to attend the ES PTA Meeting on Thursday Mar. 6 at 9:30 am in the ES MPR.
Professional Day March 7, 2014
Just a reminder that Friday, March 7, 2014 is a Professional Learning Day for teachers. No school for students. Classes resume on Monday Mar. 10th. It will be a ‘D’ day.
Student Led Conferences – March 20, 21
As one of our mission points is to inspire passionate, reflective learners, we highly value the student-led conference process. The purpose of this time is for students to facilitate the reflective conversation, communicating their learning growth and setting goals for new learning. While there will be a brief opportunity for parents to touch base with their child’s teachers as part of the student led conferences, please note that the students will be a part of that conversation and it is likely that there will be more than one family in the room at one time.
More information about conferences, including instructions for making a conference appointment, will be provided next week through the ES enews, on class blogs and in Friday folders.
Counselors and conferences
Parents, as student-led conferences approach, please bear in mind that the counselors will only be available on Thursday, March 20. If you wish to schedule an appointment with Kate Kersey or Doug Williamson, then please do so for that day, or at another time convenient for you.
ES Panther Choir Accepting New Members
The ES Music Department welcomes students who love to sing from Grade 3, 4, 5 to join ES Panther Chorus for the second half of the school year. We meet Wednesdays in the MS Choir room from 2:15-3:15. Upcoming performances include the Choir Bash, ES Assemblies and the ES/MS Strings and Choir Concert. To sign up fill out this form here.
ES Author Visits Start next Week!
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!
Ralph Fletcher and Margaret Read MacDonald books are on sale in the HUB Now. Limited supplies while they last.
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 Theater.
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.
Grade Five Book Sale: April 24 and 25
The 5th grade book sale is a yearly auction put on by the 5th graders with the help of the teachers, IAs, and parents. We are collecting books now through April for the sale (April 24/25).
The Funds raised from this Charity support many Thai charities and pays for the education for many underprivileged kids who cannot afford education. Last year we raised more than 100,000 baht. This year we would like to beat that amount!
Books to Donate
Children’s books
Young Adult books Fiction and Non Fiction
Adult Fiction and Non Fiction
Appropriate magazines
Please start sending books and complete board games to school with your child or you may drop them off in the boxes outside of the ES Office, or in the 5th grade Resource Room (small room at the top of the stairs in the 5th grade quad).
Please Do Not Donate
Text Books
Manuals
Inappropriate Books or Magazines
Books with missing pages or covers
Thank you for your assistance.
ES After School Activities (ASA) Update
After School Activities are well underway. A list of ASA locations remains posted outside the ES office for your reference.
There are 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 the third session.
Please note that February 7th is a school holiday – no ASA
I am in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Cafeteria News… Did You Know…?
…That the most awaited Smoothie Month of the Year has arrived!! Welcome back to Yellow Mango Madness!! There are actually some blessings that come along as the scorching hot season commences. One of the best is the naturally ripe, sweet fruit we can savor at this time. This would include the ‘King of Fruits’, the yellow mango. We’re whipping up fresh Mango smoothies such as our Mango Madness, Mango Strawberry Kiss and Mango Blueberry Bang (the last two made with yoghurt), and are also serving Mango with Sticky Rice, starting in March at the Grind. The health benefits of Mango are so numerous, this blurb is not able to do them fair justice. However, we will just have to mention a few: Mangoes are rich in antioxidants and alkalizing properties which help combat cancer causing agents and inflammation, contain high levels of fiber and vitamin C which lower cholesterol and boost the immune system, and are high in vitamin A which improves vision. For further good news on Mango, we invite you to take your own journey into the wonders of this fruit. Welcome Mango Mania! Enjoy!
Michelle Mueller Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
Tel. 02-963-5800 ext. 7728
(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
March 2014
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Mar. 1
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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 |
