ES eNews for March 21, 2014

Grade Five Book Sale: April 24 and 25

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

Display of Lost & Found Items

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

The PTA will be having a display of found items collected in the central Lost & Found on Friday, March 28 in the MS/HS Cafeteria from 8:30 am-1:30 pm.  Parents are asked to come and look at the display and to retrieve their child’s items.

Class Placement for 2014-15

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

ES After School Activities (ASA) Update

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

Most of ASA have already hosted their 4th session so there are no longer any changes permitted.  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

Panther Paws Track and Field

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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.

MS Summer School, 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

MS Summer School is open to all students who are presently in Grades 5 to 7 in the 2013-2014 school year.  For general information about the MS Summer School, dates, times, sessions being offered, and costs, please click on the first link below.  For more information about specific program offerings, please click on links 2, 3, and/or 4 below.

1.  General Information
2.  Core Program Offerings
3.  Coding and Robotics Offering
4.  Musical Theatre Camp Offering

(Repeat) ISB Re-enrollment for 2014/15

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

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

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Tina

March/April 2014

Mar. 25
Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3)
Mar. 26 PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch 10:00-1:00 pm
Mar. 28 Lost & Found Display
Apr. 1 Grade 5/Cherry and 5/Michalski Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm
Apr. 2 Grade 5/Armitage and 5/Greenwood Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm
Apr. 3 ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR)
ES PTA Meeting 9:30 am (ES MPR)
Apr. 3-4 ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day
Apr. 4 Girl Scout Spring Lock-in (ISB)
Thai Food Fair
Apr. 7 Chakri Day: Professional Day (Substitute – No school for students and classified staff)
Apr. 8 Grade 5/Hahn and 5/Scott Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm
Apr. 9 Grade 5/Perkins Field Trip to Recycling Factory in Samut Prakarn 7:30 am-12:30 pm
Grade 5 Chanthaburi Field Trip Parent Night 6:00 pm (ES MPR)
Board of Trustees: “What is a Trustee?” Info Session 7:30 am & 6:30 pm
Apr. 11 Submission Deadline for BoT Nominations
ES Songkran Assembly 9:30 am (Chevron)
Apr. 13-16 Songkran Holidays
Apr. 14-18 Spring Holidays (No School)
Apr. 22 MAP Testing Window Opens
Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3)
Apr. 24-25 Grade 5 Book Sale
Apr. 25 Lost & Found Display
Faculty Follies 6:00 pm
Apr. 26 ASD Photo Day
Cub Scout Rain Gutter Regatta
Apr. 29 1:00 pm Early Dismissal

 

 

 

 

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