May 5 Coronation Day
Monday May 5 is Coronation Day. It is a school holiday. Classes resume on Tuesday May 6. It will be an ‘E’ day.
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 went home today. 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
Elementary Physical Education Department
Music News
There are many upcoming music events in the month of May! We often receive questions about the different performances, so here is a quick run-down of what your students may be participating in:
ES & MS Strings and Choir Concert – Wednesday, May 14, 6:30pm in Chevron Theater
Students in choir from Grade 3-8 and in orchestra from Grade 4-8 will perform in a joint end-of-the-year evening concert. This is ES Panther Choir and ES Strings’ last performance of the year.
ES Music Assembly – Friday, May 16, 9:30am and 1:00pm – Chevron Theater
The annual music assembly is split into two performances so there is room for parents to attend. Each grade level will give a short performance of something they have done in music this year.
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9:30am assembly will include Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 5
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1:00pm assembly will include Grade 2, 3, and 4
In this assembly we will sing some new community songs including Count on Me (Grade 2, 3, 4), Zippety Doo Dah (Pre-K, KG, 1 and 5), Love is All You Need (All Grades). The students love these songs.
Music Share – Thursday, May 29-Thursday, June 5, Music Classes – Music Rooms
You may have noticed that we sent home sign up sheets for the Music Share in the Friday folders today.
The Music Share is an informal performance held during music classes the last weeks of school. Students are invited to independently prepare a short piece to perform for an audience. Acts vary greatly – we’ve had everything from magic shows to break dancing, comedians to concert pianists! The performance is voluntary and students who do not perform serve as audience for the event. Parents and teachers are both invited to attend the Music Share. See the schedule for this year’s Music Share here.
For Grade 5 Parents:
Counselor Connections – An opportunity for Parents of grade 5 students:
We hope you can join us on Thursday, May 15th, from 9:00-10:00 in the MS Skybox, 3rd floor, for our last Counselor Connection of the school year. Our focus will be on transitions, a timely topic given that the end of the school year signals a time of change — families moving and students thinking about what the next year and grade will bring. We will discuss the features of transition and welcome a panel of MS parents who will share stories and advice from their own experiences. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Given the limitations of the venue, we can accommodate the first thirty-five parents who RSVP. The form will close once the spots have been filled. We hope to see you on May 15th! Please RSVP by completing the form linked here.
Cynthia, Jackie and Ross
Middle School Counselors
ES After School Activities (ASA) Update
Tuesday and Wednesday ASA are complete but the rest still remain in session. Please read the information below carefully:
Monday – There is one more session, May 12th (May 5th is a school holiday, no ASA).
Tuesday – COMPLETE with exception of Parkour make up class on May 6th.
Wednesday – COMPLETE with exception of Volleyball make up class on May 7th.
Thursday – Still in session. Last session on May 8th with exception of Stuffed Toys make up class on May 15th.
Friday – Still in Session. Last session on May 16th.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@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. It’s very important that you register 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 web page to register.
(Repeat) ES Summer School 2014
A SUMMER for LEARNING! ACT-THINK-GROW!
Registration for ISB’s 2014 Summer school is 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
May 2014
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5-May
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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 | |
| 12-May | Community Leaders in Action for grades 4 and 5 trip to the Pakkret YWCA, 1:30 pm |
| 13-May | Visaka Bucha Day (Holiday for Classified Staff); school in session |
| 14-May | ES and MS Strings & Choir Concert 6:30 pm |
| 15-May | Counselor Connections – An opportunity for Parents, 9:00-10:00 am (MS Skybox 3rd floor) |
| 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 |
