MS eNews – Friday, May 2, 2014
Updated MS Calendar of upcoming events:
Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 8
- MS Art Exhibition
Saturday, May 3
- BISAC U15/13/11 Track & Field at ISB
Monday, May 5
- Coronation Day Holiday (No School)
Wednesday, May 7
- Present Grade 6 and 7 Parent Info Meeting Regarding Grade 7 and 8 Programs for 2014-2015, at 6:30 – 7:30pm in the Chevron Theater
Thursday, May 8
- MS Parent Walkabout, 12:00 – 1:30pm in the MS Skybox (room 4-309)
- MS Band Concert at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater
Saturday, May 10
- BISAC U15 Softball Invitational at BPS
- BISAC U 15 Team Tennis (Boys at BPS, Girls at HIS)
- MS Grade 6 & 7 Social at 5:00 – 7:00pm in the ES Gym, theme is Hawaiian
Tuesday, May 13
- Visaka Bucha Day (School in session – holiday for Classified Staff)
Wednesday, May 14
- ES and MS Strings & Choir Concert at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater
Thursday, May 15
- MS Play – A Midsummer Night’s Musical at 3:30pm and at 6:30pm in the CCT
Friday, May 16
- MS Play – A Midsummer Night’s Musical at 6:30pm in the CCT
Saturday, May 17
- MS Grade 8 Social at 7:00pm (off-campus)
Monday, May 19
- Grade 8 Annual Trip – all leave after school
Wednesday, May 21
- Grade 6 and 7 Annual Trips – all leave at 7:30am from ISB
Friday, May 23
- Grade 8 Annual Trip – all return 7am, no school rest of day
- Grade 6 and 7 Annual Trips – all return to ISB by 2:00pm
Tuesday, May 27
- Early Dismissal at 1:00pm
MS Activities and Athletics Weekly Update
Check out some of the highlights that have happened, or will happen soon. For the most up-to-date information, click on the following link: Link to MS Activities and Athletics
Coronation Day Holiday (No School)
Reminder there is no school on Monday, May 5th in recognition of the Coronation Day holiday.
Present Grade 6 and 7 Parent Info Meeting Regarding Grade 7 & 8 Programs for 2014-2015
Dear Parents of Present 6 and 7th Graders,
We will be holding a parent information meeting regarding the 7th and 8th grade programs for the 2014-15 school year in the middle school and registration procedures with an opportunity for parents to ask questions. Please join us on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30-8:00pm in the Chevron Theater.
Join Us for our Last MS Parent Walkabout for 2013-2014 – Thursday, May 8th
Dear MS Parents, you are invited to come see learning in the MS in action! Our next MS Parent Walkabout of the school year will be on Thursday, May 8 at 12:00 – 1:30pm. We will begin in the MS Skybox (room 4-309) at 12:00pm for the first 10 minutes for an introduction going over our expectations for parents visiting classrooms. Parents are then welcome to visit classrooms. At 1:15pm we will reconvene in the MS Skybox and have an opportunity for a follow-up discussion with the MS Administrators about the MS programs.
Next MS Counselor Connection Parent Meeting
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. We welcome grade 5 parents to join us as they prepare for their children’s middle school adventure. Coffee and pastries will be provided. Given the limitations of the venue, we can accommodate the first thirty-five parents who submit this form. The form will close once the spots have been filled. We hope to see you on May 15th!
Please RSVP by completing the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OZn-0I31o3vgmYBWDJo_syFBAAdYekHFIdb_w2MYWYM/viewform?usp=send_form
Warmly,
Cynthia, Jackie and Ross
Middle School Counselors
Upcoming MS Production – A Midsummer Night’s Musical
It’s time to get out your 80’s costumes and buy your tickets to the Middle School Production “A Midsummer Night’s Musical”!
Show Dates: Thursday May 15 at 3:30pm and 6:30pm, and Friday May 16 at 6:30pm
200 Baht – Adults and 100 Baht – Students.
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday May 6 in the cafeteria and at the front of the school. Get in quick!!!
If you loved the 80s, like to laugh and don’t mind a bit of Shakespearean comedy, then you will love this show. It promises to be lively, magical and just a little but silly! Click here to see poster.
Change of Date
The U11, U13, U15 BISAC track and field meet was moved from May 17 to this Saturday, May 3. It will start at 8am. It takes place at the ISB track and field, but is hosted by Shrewsbury.
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 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…?
…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 and 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!
Reminder: Leaving ISB End of This Semester?
If you are leaving ISB before, or end of this semester, please contact Khun Fon in the MS Office at supanniy@isb.ac.th – she will send you the ISB Withdraw Form that needs to be completed in order for her to get your child’s school records ready for his/her next school.
Reminder: Information – 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.
3. Coding and Robotics Offering
4. Musical Theatre Camp Offering
If your child is presently in 8th grade and is interested in attending summer school, please use the following link to see summer school information for the other divisions: ISB Summer School – https://www.isb.ac.th/Summer_School/default.aspx