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Senior Exams Start
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
Good luck to our Seniors who commence their IB, AP and ISB examinations on Monday (5th May) in MPB. In many cases this is the culmination of two years of hard work in their IB Courses and we are positive they will all demonstrate their understanding and application through these final examinations.
Grade 9 – 11 Examination Schedule
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
The grade 9 – 11 students will sit their examination from Thursday 29th May to Tuesday 3rd June with a grading day on Wednesday 4th June (no classes). Feedback to students will be provided on Thursday 5th June and Friday 6th June followed by our final assembly which will finish at 11:15am. The HS Graduation for the Class of 2014 will commence at 2pm.
All students are expected to be at school until Friday 6th June.
The Schedule for these exams is attached and students will receive individual exam schedules next week. Please ask them to display them in a central location in your home and record the times carefully in their calendars.
Grades 9-11 Exam Schedule June 2014 (final).pdf
Counselor Newsletter
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
Grade 12
Please let us know…
Application results are coming in! Please remind your child to come by to see their counselor about their application decisions so we can keep track of them. Also, encourage your child to thank the teachers who wrote a letter of recommendation for him/her!
Sign Up Now for Senior Transition Day – On May 26th all Grade 12 students will be involved with our Senior Transition Day. This is a day dedicated sharing valuable information and golden nugget insight with students about the transition to college life. Seniors should be sure to sign up for the sessions they would like to attend. If students do sign up, then they will be guaranteed a spot in that session. If they do not sign up, then they will be placed in sessions for the day.
Parent Transitions Meeting / Presentation
There was an opportunity for counselors to discuss the family transition when a son or daughter enters college life. The session was well attended with many good questions and concerns addressed.
Best of luck to all our test takers in the next couple of weeks ahead!
Grade 11
Open University Lab Added – Monday, May 12
That’s right – back by popular demand, we will have an additional university lab. This will take place Monday May 12 from 2:15-3:00 in room 203. Juniors are encouraged to come to the session to work on their university research. A counselor will be present to support their research and answer questions. Please take advantage of this opportunity!!!
Junior Seminar Coming Soon – May 7 & 8
During Free periods on May 7 & 8 there will be another Junior Seminar where we will continue to explore the application process.
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It’s not too early to start organizing for Exams!!! Students should be getting all their paperwork in order!
Summer Internship
Students who are interested in doing a summer internship through ISB (June 9-19) need to complete a one-minute survey on Naviance to express their interest. Go to Naviance –> About Me –> Summer Internship 2014 (upper left of page). Students who complete the survey will get preference for internships. Please see Mr. Callahan with any further questions.
University Visits
Australian National University Thursday May 8 10:15 Room 203
Elite Universities-Australia Saturday May 10
- The Westin Grand Sukhumvit, 7th floor Ballroom A
- 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon for International School Students. Open to the public until 4:00 PM
Universities Attending:
Monash University
Australian National University
University of Adelaide
University of Melbourne
UNSW
University of Queensland
University of Sydney
University Western Australia
Macquarie University
2013/ 2014 University Applications at a Glance
As of May 1 2014,
- 157 Seniors have applied to university
- 133 Seniors have been accepted to one or more of their universities
- 283 Applications have been denied
- 544 Applications have been accepted
New Counselors Welcomed
Thank you to the parents that came out to meet and greet our two new counselors Ms. Venezuela and Ms. Melton. They are going to be great additions to our team!
Relocating?
If your child is leaving ISB at the end of the school year please let your counselor know and turn in the necessary forms ASAP. These forms can be collected from Kuhn Namwan in the Counseling Center.
Over-Stressed, Test Anxiety?
Please remember your counselor is there for you as you prepare for your final exams – just drop by to see us anytime.
HS Summer School
James Fitzgerald
jamesf@isb.ac.th
We are excited to announce this year’s Summer School. Program. The First Session of Summer School will run from June 9 through July 4. The Second Session will run from July 7 through July 25. The Full Session will run from June 9 through July 25. For information concerning the courses being offered and tuition please refer to the Summer School Page found on The International School Bangkok’s website: www.isb.ac.th/Summer_School.
The Summer School Office is located at the top of the Zig-Zag. Our phone number is 02-963-5812; our fax is 02- 960-4110. Our email is sumdir13@isb.ac.th, and the Summer School’s website is www.isb.ac.th/Summer_School.
BYS Registrati
Justin Wah
justinw@isb.ac.th
Bangkok Youth Soccer (BYS) registration for the 2014-2015 season is now open!
The season will kick off when we return to school in August.
Its very important that you get registered as early as possible. Please DO NOT wait for the last moment to register. If you know your child will want to take part in BYS please register NOW.
Please click here or go to the CAO webpage to register
Cafeteria News…Did You Know…?
Michelle Mueller Ihrig
…About Broccoli? It is a veritable goldmine of nutrition, offering a wide range of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. 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!
eNewsletter Guidelines
Tony Arnold
anthonya@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.
What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.