Tuesday, April 29, 2014—Early Dismissal
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. On Early Dismissal Days, school buses leave at 1:15 p.m.
May 1, 2014 is a School Day for Teachers and Students
Please be informed that Thursday, May 1, 2014 is NOT a holiday for students and teachers. School is in session. It will be a ‘C’ day.
ES Parent Education Workshop Thursday May 1st, 7:30-9:00 am
With the Songkran splash winding down, and the arrival of the heat wave, we are gearing up for Summer learning! Join our ES learning coaches, Tammy Westrick, Mary Bellone and Sarah Fleming, and our librarian, Nat Whitman, in the ES MPR next Thursday, May 1st from 7:30-9:00 AM. We will offer practical strategies, tips and resources for supporting home learning over the summer months. Come and join us – the aircon will be on!
Information Meeting for Parents of Present 5th Graders – April 29th 6:30 pm (Chevron)
We will be holding a parent information meeting regarding the 6th grade program in the Middle School and registration procedures with an opportunity for parents to ask questions. Please join us on Tuesday, April 29th at 6:30-8:00pm in the Chevron Theater.
Mr. Baron-Toaldo
MS Vice-Principal
maurilib@isb.ac.th
Girl Talk Period. – Wednesday 30th April, 18:00 – 19:30, MPB
The PTA is thrilled to sponsor Girl Talk Period. This talk was first developed for the ISB swim team, and has grown by popular demand. This presentation supports ISB’s mainstream health curriculum on Human Growth and Development and extends it to reach younger girls. All girls from Grade 4 and up are invited to come along to this presentation with a parent.
Louise Saddington will facilitate part of the evening. Louise is a Learning Support teacher in our elementary school. She also has a Masters of Human Nutrition, and is a registered nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia. Louise will open our evening with knowledge and suggestions for adolescent nutrition, highlighting the special needs of females during this stage. During the break, Louise will have nutritious snacks for girls to sample and recipes that can be taken home
Kristin Simpson will lead discussions about female health and development. Kristin is a nurse, and received her Bachelor of Nursing in the US. Topics that will be included will be sleep, moodiness and menstrual management. Please contact Kristen Garrett (kcgarrett5@gmail.com) with any questions. To sign up for this presentation please click here.
ISB Book Awards
Over the past three weeks, students in the ES have been selecting commonly loved books to earn our ISB ES Book Award for 2014. These books all reflect the “caring global citizens” part of our ISB Mission statement. One title for each grade level has been selected from the nominations. On Monday, we will celebrate these books and unveil the titles. Stop by our ES HUB to enjoy the books and our “AWARD WINNING” decorations.
As part of our ISB Book Celebration, students may dress up as a “caring global citizen” book character on their out-of-uniform day next Thursday or Friday. They can choose to dress like any favorite book character who exemplifies the idea of being a caring, global citizen. Please note that toy weapons and any other props that would distract from learning are not allowed. Students who choose to dress up are encouraged to come to the HUB with the book that inspired their costume and take a photo in the Red Carpet Photo Booth.
ES P.E. Swimming
Our final session of swimming will begin on Thursday, May 8. 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 Friday, May 2. So please be on the lookout for this!
The following classes will be the second session in the pool: (May 8 – June 6)
Grade 5 – Hahn, Michalski
Grade 4 – Ward, Jessee
Grade 3 – Dobrowski, Palmer
Grade 2 – McAloon, Chirignan
Grade 1 – Scranton, Souza
Kindergarten – Nagamine
Thanks,
Elementary Physical Education Department
ES ‘Out of Uniform’ Day—May 1 and 2
These two days are ‘Out of uniform’ days in the Elementary School. This time around, we are encouraging students to come to school as a “caring global citizen” book character, in line with our celebration of the ES Book Awards (see article above).
Parent Training Follow-up: Exploring Word Study
Thanks to all of the parents who attended the April 3rd parent workshop on Word Study. If you are interested in accessing the keynote, you can do so here. You can support your child’s word study efforts by giving them time to practice some of the sorting activities listed. Lastly, parents have asked for high frequency or sight word lists. In the elementary, we use Fry Words. Fry words are specifically taught in grades KG through 2. However, students who are struggling in reading or writing can benefit from extra practice of reading and writing these words in all grade levels.
ES After School Activities (ASA) Update
Please note that Tuesday, April 29th is an early release day so all ASA will take place one hour earlier from 1:15pm-2:15pm.
Tuesday and Wednesday ASA will have their last session during the week of April 28th with exception of Parkour and Volleyball that will have make up classes on Tuesday May 6th and Wednesday May 7th.
Monday, Thursday and Friday ASA are still in session.
Monday ASA will have their last session on May 12th,
Thursday ASA will have their last session on May 8th
Friday ASA will have their last session on May 16th.
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
Volunteers Needed!!
As you know, it’s the ES Book Week Awards next week. On Thursday and Friday we need parents to volunteer to take photos of students in their costumes . We need parents to help out during two shifts each day from 9-11:30 am and 12:10-1:05pm. If you would like to help celebrate reading, global citizenship, learning, and FUN come out and help . To sign up or for more information please email Cory Fox at mockingbird8@icloud.com.
Father/Daughter Masquerade Ball
On May 17, 2014 from 6-10 pm at the Intercontinental Bangkok. Tickets will be on sale in the ES Breezeway from 7:00-7:30 am and 1:30-2:30 pm beginning April 21 and will continue through May 2. Hurry to buy your tickets before they sell out! The dance is sponsored by The Girl Scouts of Thailand. For more information please contact Loraleigh Daum at lbdaum@gmail.com.
Panther Tennis U 11 Doubles Tennis Tournament
Panther Tennis is organizing a friendly U-11 doubles tournament for all the ISB students aged 11 and under (9 years, 10 years and 11 years old) on Tuesday, April 29th at our covered tennis courts from 3:00pm – 5:30pm.
To sign up, please send an email to advantagetennisthai@gmail.com by Friday, April 25th. If you already have a doubles partner, please state his/her name in your email. Otherwise you can sign up individually and the coaches will pair you with another player on the day of the tournament.
Registration starts at 2:30pm on the day of the tournament and there will be a registration fee of 100Baht per player. Beverages will be provided.
Panther Tennis Committee
panthertennisisb@gmail.com
Cafeteria News…Did You Know…?
…About Broccoli? It is a veritable goldmine of nutrition, offering a wide range of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. In fact, it packs one of the most nutritional punches of any vegetable! Health organizations recommend that we eat broccoli several times a week as part of a balanced diet. Let’s take a glance at some its’ riches: Vitamin C – a strong antioxidant which boosts our immune system; Vitamin A – helps maintain healthy skin and fight off infectious disease; Potassium – promotes optimal brain functioning and a healthy nervous system; Magnesium and Calcium – building strong teeth & bones; Folic Acid – aids in cancer prevention; High in Fiber – supports our digestive system; Flavonoid kaempferol – an anti-inflammatory that helps fight against cancer and heart disease. I often hear the younger kids say it looks like a ‘tree’. It could in fact be dubbed ‘the tree of life’. Good news that broccoli is available most every day in both cafeterias, either on the main menu or at the salad bar. Enjoy!
Michelle Mueller Ihrig
Epicure Catering
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) ES Summer School 2014
A SUMMER for LEARNING! ACT-THINK-GROW!
Registration for ISB’s 2014 Summer school is now open! A great way to boost skills and help your child be ready for the next school year. We have elementary classes available for students in pre-K to grade 5. An Early Bird special registration is available for all sessions:
· Session 1: June 9 – July 4
· Session 2: July 7 – July 25
· Full Session: June 9 – July 25th
Please see our webpage www.isb.ac.th/Summer_School for further information, or please contact the summer school office on 02 963 5812 or sumdir14@isb.ac.th
Registration documents are available here.
(Repeat) MS Summer School 2014
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) 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.
(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
April/May 2014
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Apr. 26
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ASD Photo Day |
| Cub Scout Rain Gutter Regatta | |
| Apr. 28 | Patrick Haney World Soccer Tournament Begins |
| Apr. 29 | 5/Perkins Field Trip to recycling factory, 7:30-12:20 |
| 1:00 pm Early Dismissal | |
| Informational Meeting for Parents of Present 5th Graders, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm (Chevron) | |
| Apr. 30 | Girl Talk Period for Gr. 4 and up, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm (MPB) |
| 1-May | May Day (Holiday for Classified Staff); School in session |
| ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) | |
| May 1-2 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| 5-May | Coronation Day (No School) |
| Colgate Kids Triathlon | |
| 7-May | Volunteer Appreciation Lunch |
| Board of Trustees Meet the Candidates Night | |
| 9-May | MAP Testing Window Closes |
| Job and Maria Charity Fun Run | |
| 13-May | Visaka Bucha Day (Holiday for Classified Staff); school in session |
| 14-May | ES and MS Strings & Choir Concert 6:30 pm |
| 16-May | ES Music Assembly 9:30 am (Chevron) |
| 17-May | IMP Recital |
| Thai Craft Fair | |
| May 19-21 | 5/Michalski, Perkins & Scott Field Trip to Chanthaburi Mangrove Forest (2 overnights) 7:30am |
| 20-May | Food Committee Meeting 9:00 am |
| PTA Annual General Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Board of Trustees AGM 7:00 pm | |
| May 21-23 | 5/Armitage, Cherry, Greenwood & Hahn Field Trip to Chanthaburi Mangrove Forest (2 overnights) 7:30am |
| 22-May | Transport Committee Meeting 9:00 am |
| PTA New Board Transition Lunch 11:00 am | |
| 24-May | Cub Scout Day Camp & Family BBQ |
| 27-May | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| 29-May | Girl Scout Bridging |
| 30-May | Lost & Found Display |
| Board of Trustees Retreat 7:30 am | |
| May 30-31 | ASD Performance |
