ES Art Show: Hundreds of artistic treasures on display now!
Hundreds of artistic treasures created by ISB students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 are now on display in the lobby of the Chevron Theatre for you to admire and enjoy.
From portraits to weavings, from paper reliefs to print making, this year’s art show has a wide array of media on display which showcases the talents of our amazing Elementary School students.
We invite you to stop by the Chevron Theatre and have a look at what these young artists have created. The ES Art Show will run through March 21st.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014—Early Dismissal
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. On Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.), school buses will leave at 1:15 p.m.
Student Led Conferences – March 20, 21
Please be reminded that we have Student-led conferences on Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21, 2014 for all grades, Pre-K – Gr 5. There are no classes for ES students on these two days, however, students need to come with their parents to their student-led conference, including to the student-led conference in specials (Art, Music, PE and World Languages). If you have not made your appointment via the pickatime scheduler, please do so soon so that teachers will know when to expect you and your child.
Student Led Conference Tips for Parents:
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Please give your child your full attention. Switching off mobile phones is greatly appreciated.
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Taking photographs can be distracting to your child. Please save photos until the end of the conference.
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You and your child do not need to use English. Please feel free to communicate in your home language.
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When listening to your child, please give positive feedback and share your observations about the learning that has taken place.
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If your child seems a little nervous or shy, just give them time and ask guiding questions about what they are showing you.
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Remember that something may seem very small to you, but it may have been a huge achievement for a Pre-K child!
- Most importantly enjoy this focused time with your child.
Counselors and Conferences
During conferences, ES counselors will only be available on Thursday, March 20. If you wish to schedule an appointment with Kate Kersey or Doug Williamson, then please stop in to the office and make an appointment for March 20, or at another time convenient for you.
Class Placement for 2014-15
Parents who would like to give us information to consider for class placement in 2014-15 are welcome to do so. Please pick up a form in the Counseling Office starting Monday, March 17. The forms are due back in the Counseling Office by Friday, April 4.
Please note: Parents may not request specific teachers. This form asks for learning and educational information regarding your child. For parents who are unable to come in, please contact the Counseling Secretary at kunlawan@isb.ac.th for an electronic copy.
ES P.E. Swimming
Our second session of swimming will begin on Wednesday, March 26. 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 March 19. So please be on the lookout for this. The following classes will be the second session in the pool: (March 26 – May 7)
Grade 5 – Greenwood, Cherry, Scott
Grade 4 – Macky, Terry
Grade 3 – Bentley, Vilim
Grade 2 – Eide, Ward
Grade 1 – Belohlavy, Bell
Kindergarten – Brickerd, Pool
Thanks!
Elementary Physical Education Department
Choral Bash next Week!
Come support the students of the ES Panther Choir as they perform alongside MS and HS choral groups in the annual Choral Bash. A concert involving over 250 voices will include a variety of musical classics from Brahms to the Beatles. The event will take place next Wednesday, March 19th in the Chevron Theater at 6:30pm. Admission is free.
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
YOGA STOPS TRAFFICK – 15th March 2014
Contact : Napisa C . Pant
napisapant.yoga@gmail.com
Give your 90 minutes to rebuild the new life.
Odanadi is a residential facility just outside Mysore, India that rescues, rehabilitates and reintegrates survivors of human trafficking. Over the past 25 years, Odanadi has rescued over 4,200 women, boys and girls from situations of exploitation, slavery and abuse.
It is our 5th legendary year of ISB community to join the young people of Odanadi for YogaStopstraffick to extend our love beyond our own ISB and Nichada Community.
No Yoga Experience is needed. Please bring a towel, water and a yoga mat. If you don’t have a mat, we have plenty for you to borrow. Suggested donation 500 baht from Adult, 200 baht from student. Any donation is appreciated, or you can sponsor someone to join the events.
T- Shirt are completely sold out. Feel free to wear any comfortable cloth that allows your hearts to expand to those survivors.
This Saturday, March 15th,
Sign in 7:15am. MPB1 Yoga starts 7:30 am.
2014 YOGA CREATES: Body Free Photography Project, created by the young people at Odanadi India. Please follow the link to our Facebook Page to see the amazing art works inspired by the children’s experiences of practicing yoga – beautiful!
Click here for link.
ES After School Activities (ASA) Update
Please note that next Tuesday, March 18th is an early release day so all ASA will take place one hour earlier from 1:15pm-2:15pm.
Thursday and Friday, March 20th and 21st – ES Parent-Teachers conferences, no classes for students, no ASA in session.
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
U11 Track and Field Starts Monday March 17
Mike Rutherford
miker@isb.ac.th
The elementary U11 Track & Field team consists of 4th, 5th and age qualifying 6th grade boys and girls. To register your child for Track & Field please visit the online registration page. All students who come out for the team will be able to train through to the BISAC event where a representative team will be chosen.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for U11 Track & Field
Starts: Monday March 17 from 2:15-3:15pm
Where: ISB track in the stands
Who: Any 4th, 5th, or 6th grader who was under 11 years of age on August 1, 2013
What You Need to Bring: Come dressed in PE clothes with running shoes, a hat and a water bottle.
Practices: Two times per week from 2:15-3:15pm. Monday & Thursday
When Does the Season End? Saturday, May 17 BISAC Track & Field Meet at ISB
Panther Paws Track and Field
For who:
Track & Field is a series of five sessions for elementary school kids PreK – Grade 5.
What is it:
Track and Field disciplines including sprint, long distance and hurdles running, long and high jump, different throws and techniques of agility and stretching are coached by high school athletes and parents. Small competitions take place within the age group. Although the program is rich in competitiveness, the main focus is on having fun while learning and improving the track & field techniques.
When:
It will take place Friday evenings April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 5:00-7:00pm (6:30 for Pre K to 2nd grade).
Sign in:
Please sign up each child separately and pay the fee of 700 baht per child in the community activities office or drop it in an envelope with your child’s name on it in the black box in the CAO . Please note every family has to provide a volunteer, preferably a parent, each session.
Registration period will be from March 7 to March 21st at the link
Or go to the CAO Website to register.
Events:
Running
There will be distance runs 50m, 70,m 100m, 200m, 400m and hurdles according to the ages. The athletes will learn how to start, to stay in their lane and proper running
techniques:
Throwing
We will have various throwing events. All athletes will learn how to throw a javelin, vortex and the shot put. The weight of the shot put will be according to their age.
Jumping
In this event the athletes will learn the technique (approach and landing) of long jump.
Grade 2 to 5 be introduced to the techniques of high jump.
Fly
The purpose for this event is to develop strength and fitness to improve the running ability. Ropes will be placed in equal short distances and the athletes have to run over them without touching. After succeeding we start taking ropes (one a time) away and the athletes have to lengthen their step to jump over the ropes.
Agility
Agility consist an obstacle course using hula hoops, cones, jumping ropes and hurdles to increase the athletes speed and coordination.
High school Track and Field athletes will demonstrate/coach each Track & Field event every week.
Contact the organizing team for questions:
pantherpawsisb@gmail.com
Karina Mellemgaard, Marlies Goense, Diana Nelson, Kim de Keijzer
If You Know You Are Leaving ISB
If you are leaving ISB, we are sorry to see you go! Please help us prepare for the school year ahead by submitting your official withdrawal form at the ES Office as soon as possible. Notice of Withdrawal Form.
Join us for ‘Lunch with Michelle’ Wednesday March 19
Parent Lunch and Introduction/Discussion to the ES Cafeteria
Contact email: spirafamily@me.com
To all new and returning parents of ES students. Did you know that ISB food service is run by Epicure Catering a company that provides food services to several international schools in the Bangkok area? Are you interested in finding out more? Ever wanted to sample what our children eat everyday? Well, here is your chance to learn all about the food service and ES cafeteria at ISB. Come join, Michelle Ihrig, Manager of Operations at ISB for “Lunch with Michelle” on Wednesday, March 19 at 10:30 am. There will be a short tour of the ES cafeteria followed by lunch and casual discussion. Space is limited and fills up quickly so please RSVP to Andrea Spira at spirafamily@me.com by Monday, March 17.
(Repeat) ISB Re-enrollment for 2014/15
We are quickly approaching the re-enrollment period for the 2014-15 school year. On Wednesday you received instructions through email on how to inform us of your enrollment intentions for the next school year. This year you will be asked to re-enroll your child(ren) via an online system.
It is important that you complete the re-enrollment process according to the instructions which you will receive in order to secure your child’s seat for the new school year. If you have questions, please contact register@isb.ac.th
After you have completed the online re-enrollment procedures, the invoice for the 2014/15 school year will be sent to your current billing address.
(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. 15
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Yoga Stops Traffick 7:30-9:00 am (MPB1) | |
| Mar. 18 | Grade 5/Cherry and 5/Michalski Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm | |
| 1:00 pm Early Dismissal | ||
| Mar. 19 | Grade 5/Armitage and 5/Greenwood Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm | |
| Mar. 20-21 | ES Parent-Teacher/Student-Led Conferences | |
| Mar. 25 | Grade 5/Hahn and 5/Scott Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm | |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3) | ||
| Mar. 26 | Grade 5/Perkins Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm | |
| PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch | ||
| Mar. 28 | Lost & Found Display |
