Back to School Coffee
by Rachel Neale
Welcomewai@isb.ac.th
Back to School Coffee: Wednesday 13th August at 7:20am
sponsored by the ISB PTA
All ISB parents are invited to join us for our Back to School Coffee on Wednesday 13th August at 7.20am in front of the Chevron Theater. A great opportunity for new and returning parents to connect. We look forward to welcoming everyone.
Any questions please contact Heather Powell or Rachel Neale welcomewai@isb.ac.th
Replacement Maid/Driver/Guest ID Cards and New Car Stickers
by Chad Bates
chadb@isb.ac.th
ID Card and transport-form 2014
Maid/Driver/Guest replacement ID Card 2014-2015
For security reasons all maids, drivers and guest ID Cards must be replaced annually (No need for parents to replace their own). These cards are now available for printing from the temporary ID Card Office (behind the Chevron Theater). The maid/driver/guest must present himself or herself in person, so as they can get a photo.
The ID Card for Maid/Driver/guest can be done by completing the attached document. See instructions below and please include the necessary documentation listed.
Instructions for applicant
- Print out the attached form.
- Complete application form.
- If the sponsoring Parent/Staff cannot accompany the applicant, he/she may present the sponsor’s non-expiring ISB ID as proof of eligibility.
- Bring old ID card if renewing
- The old card must be returned to ISB.
- Each ISB family will be issued a maximum of three (3) Photo-ID cards for domestic staff. This may be any combination of Maids and/or Drivers. Additional cards (extra staff or staff turnovers) will be provided at a cost of Baht 200.
The new ID card will be valid until August 2015, or as otherwise announced by ISB. We will take the ID photo and issue the ID as soon as possible. In the event of volume delays, the card’s owner may pick up the completed ID during normal office hours (Monday-Friday between 7:00-3:00).
Car/Golf Cart ISB Access Sticker (only required for new families)
Please be informed that current ISB access car sticker (Purple) is still valid from October 2013-2015. Parents who already have the ISB access PURPLE sticker from last year can use the access sticker until September 2015. For new parents to obtain ISB access sticker, please provide a complete ISB Access Sticker form (see link below) together with a copy of the car registration and submit to the temporary ID Card Office (behind the Chevron Theater). The sticker will be issued immediately upon completion of the required documents.
If you have any questions please contact Khun Suthida, at 02- 963-5800 Ext 7704.
ID Card and transport-form 2014
Usa Somboon
Headmistress
Uniform Sales
by Benjawon (Ben) WATTANGKURA
benw@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents and Students,
Please find below some important information about ISB Uniforms for the new school year.
Uniform Sales (Pre K-12)
Uniforms will be on sale from August 4 – 8, 2014 (Mon-Fri)
• August 4 – 7, 2014 (Mon-Thu) from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. in the ES Gym.
• August 8, 2014 (Fri) from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. in the ES Gym.
• August 11, 2014 (Mon) at Bookstore from 7:00 – 2:45 pm.
An alterations service will be available in the ES Gym only.
We have made arrangements with a tailor to make ISB uniform bottoms (pants, skirts, shorts) for those students who require special orders. To make a special order, parents and students must go to the ISB approved tailor located near the Nana sky train station at the address below. Each item costs 700 – 1,200 Baht (pay upon order) and will be ready within 10 days. Specific guidelines have been provided to the tailor with respect to acceptable styles and fit.
Roberto Regio Tailor Shop
Shop No. 164/1 Sukhumvit Soi 8
(On the main road), Klong Toey,
Bangkok, 10110
Tel: 02-653-0008 Fax: 02-653-0088
(Mon-Sun 10:00am. – 09:00pm.)
Email: info@robertoraggio.com
Roberto Regio Tailor Shop
Shop No. 155/10 Sukhumvit Soi 11/1,
Bangkok, 10110
Tel: 02-651-2284 Fax: 02-651-2790
(Mon-Sat 10:00 am. – 09:00 pm.)
Email: info@robertoregio.com
Tailor Specifications (for ISB approved tailor only)
Please note that the tailor has been provided with the required uniform specifications. For other details of school uniform please refer to the school handbook for the dress codes. The ISB Bookstore will continue to sell uniforms throughout the school year. Students are expected to be in uniform as of the first day of school. If you have any questions please contact Khun Chidapha Banks at 02-963-5800 Ext 1130.
Required Student Medical Screening due by August 13, 2014
by Usa Somboon
usomboon@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Community,
The purpose of this communication is to inform you of a change in ISB’s Safety & Wellness Program which will require your action.
As you are aware, ISB has taken many positive steps this year to enhance the safety and wellness of our student population. These enhancements touch all aspects of student healthcare:
1) Facilities & Equipment
a. Mobile emergency unit (Ambulance) on premises, equipped with the most up-to-date medical equipment.
2) Healthcare Staff & Training
a. Hired part time Healthcare Consultant
b. Hired full time Safety & Security Coordinator
c. Hired an additional School Nurse
d. Trained many of our ISB Staff in CPR and First Aid
3) Processes
a. Implemented a new Health & Wellness Process for new student admissions. Thereby ensuring 100% of incoming student meet the required ISB standards
b. Implemented a new Student Athlete Process which required 100% of Student Athletes to have a physical examination (including ECG Screen) prior to participation is sporting activities
c. Requiring enhanced Health Screenings of our current student population
As we look to the 2014-2015 school year, we will require all returning students to have a complete physical examination that includes:
1) Overall health assessment
2) Hearing and vision screening
3) Cardiac evaluation (including ECG screen) – Required for Grades 5-12
Annual physicals are an excellent opportunity to provide benchmarks regarding your child’s overall health. This long-term history provides physicians a complete record of your child’s progress and development over time. This information enables early detection of emerging issues, as well as being informed of any changes related to recent illnesses or injuries. The physical examination also serves as a great opportunity to discuss immunization needs.
Action required:
All returning students are required to have the Comprehensive Physical Examination Report Form (Select Link) completed by the start of next school year. We suggest that you either follow up with your home country physician or take advantage of ISB established packages at either World Medical Center or Bumrungrad International Hospital.
You may call World Medical Center at 02-836-9999 or Bumrungrad Hospital at 02-667-1555 to schedule an appointment. When making the appointment, please make sure to indicate that this is for the ISB Comprehensive Physical for an Existing Student. In addition, please provide grade and date of birth of the student and remember to bring the Comprehensive Physical form and the student ID (if you have ID) to the appointment so that you may receive the established package pricing. Grades Kindergarten through 4thgrade (without ECG) price for the physical exam is approximately 1500 baht at both hospitals and the price of physical for grades 5 through 12 (with ECG) is roughly 1700 baht at World Medical Center and 2000 baht at Bumrungrad. If however, an abnormal finding requires that your child have further testing and evaluation by a specialist, there may be additional cost incurred. Please submit the completed Comprehensive Physical Examination Report Form to the ISB Nurse’s Office in person or via email (nurse
ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions about either ISB’s Health & Wellness Program or the required Comprehensive Physical Form, please contact Kristin Simpson, ISB Health Consultant at kristins@isb.ac.th.
Sincerely,
Usa Somboon
Headmistress
Note: This screening will also serve as your Physical requirement should you choose to participate in Middle School or High School athletics.
Athletic Pre Participation Physical Examinations and Registrations
by Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
With the introduction of ISB’s new medical screening program, the Athletic Pre Participation Physical Examination is now integrated within our new screening program, this means that all Athletes will not need to complete a PPE.
Registration for Athletic teams will now take place once teams are selected to save time for students athletes.
School Calendars
by Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
School Calendars for the 2014-15 school year will be issued on the first day of school to returning families via the oldest child in each family, each family will be issued only one calendar. New families to ISB will receive their school calendar via the admissions office in their welcome pack.
Families wishing to purchase additional calendars can do so from the HS Arts and Activities office, located in the mezzanine of the cultural center building. Additional calendars cost 100 baht each.
Natural Turf Fields Closed
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
Due to a delay in our summer maintenance program for ISB’s natural turf grass fields, we have had to extend the period that our natural grass fields are closed. Fields A, B, C and E are all consequentially closed until the opening of school. All fields are sign posted as closed and guards have been informed to ask any community members accessing the fields to move to the artificial turf, Field D.
We request that all community members remain off the fields until August 13 when school opens.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
After School Dance
by Helen Weir
afterschooldance@gmail.com
After School Dance offers Classes in:
Pk/Kg Dance PreK-Kg Dance
Jazz, Tap, Ballet Gr 1 – 12
Pointe, Contemporary, Gr 6 – 12
Street, Broadway Jazz Gr 4 – 12
Dancers must complete On-Line Class Request Registration before 14th August at –
https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/asd/registration/
Placement Assessment Sessions for After School Dance will in the Cultural Centre Theatre Foyer.
Assessments are designed to determine accurate numbers of dancers (returning and new) wishing to enroll and at which level. Dancers should arrive 15 minutes before one of their Grades scheduled sessions prepared for a Dance class (appropriate shoes / clothes / hair). Dancers will be asked to copy dance steps with a group of dancers of a similar age.
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Registration/Payment Period
Saturday 23rd August 10am – 12.00pm in MPB #2 (top of Zig Zag Path)
or
Monday 25th August – Friday 29th August, 9am – 2.30pm in Community Activities Office,
All fees must be paid during this period – Class lists and a schedule will be available.
Students should be aware that neither completing Class Request Registering or attending a Placement Session guarantees that ASD will be able to accommodate all requests. Dancers returning to the same style that they participated in May 2014 will be given priority.
For more information please contact Helen Weir afterschooldance@gmail.com or visit https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/2011/08/15/dance/
Instrumental Music Program
by Angela KOHL
angelak@isb.ac.th
Welcome to our new and returning families to the academic year 2014-15.
ISB runs an Instrumental Music Program offering private lessons on campus on a variety of instruments like clarinet, flute, drums, piano, guitar and many more. All lessons happen in our Performing Arts Centre. Our teachers are qualified specialist on their instruments with experience in teaching at International Schools. Lessons start after school at 2.15 and continue until the late afternoon/early evening.
Please note additions to our staff: We are fortunate to add one more clarinet teacher and are able to offer lessons now on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We also hired a specialist teacher for double bass and bass guitar.
For those interested in the program and want to learn more and for families wishing to return to the program, please contact the coordinator Angela Kohl (angelak@isb.ac.th). Families, who registered already – you should soon get a draft version of the schedule by email.
Volleyball Camp – August 4th – 8th
by Angela KOHL
angelak@isb.ac.th
For those of our students enthusiastic about volleyball, who did not travel or are already back, a reminder that we will offer a volleyball camp for MS students in the week of August 4 (Monday) to August 8 (Friday) every day from 3.00 – 5.00 on campus (fee of Baht 2.000). The camp will be coached by our U13 volleyball coach Khun Gade. If you have not registered yet or want some more information, please contact Angela Kohl (angelak@isb.ac.th).
The clinic is suitable for players who have already some experience and plan to try out for one of the MS volleyball teams in the new school year.
eNewsletter Guidelines
by 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.