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Back to School Coffee – 13th August at 7:20am in front of Chevron Theatre

by Heather Powell and Rachel Neale
welcomewai@isb.ac.th

Back to School Coffee: Wednesday 13th August at 7:20am in front of Chevron Theatre.

All ISB parents, new and returning, don’t forget to join us on Wednesday 13th August at 7:20am for the First Day Back to School coffee in front of the Chevron Theatre. Parents of students in PK – grade 12 are invited to spend some time with other parents over coffee and breakfast snacks. This is great opportunity for new and returning parents to connect and meet some members of the ISB Administration, Welcome Wai / PTA volunteers, and Booster Club. We look forward to welcoming everyone.

 

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 4^thgrade (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.ac.th) by August 13, 2014. 

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                         Kristin Simpson                                 Dr. Andrew Davies

Headmistress                         Nurse Consultant                              Head of School

Note:  This screening will also serve as your Physical requirement should you choose to participate in Middle School or High School athletics.

 

ISB Physical Exam 14-15-2

 

Important Message from ISB’s Safety Manager – ISB ID Cards

by Rick NELSON
rickn@isb.ac.th

One way that ISB is addressing the topic of campus safety and security is to require the use of official ISB identification cards whenever on campus.  Please be aware that our security guards’ check for ISB ID cards at all entrance gates. All ISB faculty, staff, parents and family support members (drivers, mae bahns, etc.) must visibly wear their ISB Card when on campus.   Any visitor wishing to come on campus (vendors, friends and relatives, etc.) must come through the front entrance gate to register and attain an official ISB visitor card from our ISB security guards.  A valid photo ID must be provided to the security guards.  This ID will be exchanged for the ISB visitor card and must be visibly worn throughout the visit.

Thank you for your assistance and support, as we continue to strive for a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of our students.

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.

Note from the Community Activities Office (CAO)

Please go to our website https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/ to get an idea of what’s on offer and how to register.  Please be aware that there are also Elementary After School Activities and ISB Athletics (BISAC and IASAS) which differ from our CAO offerings.  Yes a bit confusing, this document (click here) should help give you a basic understanding of CAO, ESASA’s, ISB Athletics.

One very important piece of information regarding CAO groups.  We do NOT provide transportation for students.  So please take this into account when registering your children.  For those of you that live in and around Nichada, this shouldn’t be a problem, but for those of you that live downtown and want to participate, you will have to arrange your own transport.

We will have a CAO Information day on August 16th from 9am-12 noon in the MPB.  This will give you the opportunity to ask questions, register and pay for activities.  If you cannot make this day please don’t worry, all registration can be done on-line through the CAO website, and payments can be made at the CAO Monday–Friday 7am-3pm (located next to the nurse’s office and bookstore).

I hope you all have a great start to the school year…..!

Regards,

Justin Wah
Community Activities Office Coordinator.

The ISB Gymnastics Club is now accepting registrations

by Gymnastics Club
isbgym@gmail.com

The ISB Gymnastics Club is now accepting registrations into our program for all boys and girls in Pre-K through 12th grade. Any ISB students interested in learning gymnastics skills for fitness or competition are welcome to join, and all skill levels are accommodated. This term we have added a few new fun classes for our gymnasts to enjoy. We are also working on a new website for the ISB Gymnastics Club where you will be able to find information on classes, schedules, prices, photos, information about our wonderful coaches and much more. Please be aware that the website is a work in progress – not yet completed – but available now with the most important information for you.

Please go to the ISB Gymnastics Club website for information about the club and schedule:

https://www.isbgymcats.com/

or click here to register:

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=3207594&RF=11609639

The ISB Gymnastics Club will have a table at the Community Activities Info Day on Saturday, August 16th where you can ask questions, talk to a few coaches, and register for classes.

Payment can be made at the Community Activities Info Day or in the Community Activity Office (CAO) no later than August 22th. The CAO is open from 7:00AM to 3:00PM Monday – Friday. Practices begin on Monday, August 18th.

If you have any questions, please contact the club at isbgym@gmail.com.

We look forward to a new term of gymnastics and look forward to seeing you around the gym.

ISB Gymnastics Club

 

ISB Panther Swim Team Kick Off Schedule

by PST
Head Coach swim@isb.ac.th

Welcome back to another great year at one of the best aquatics facilities in the country. If you are interested in joining the team this year please attend the welcome back swims on August 8 and 11, from 8am to 10am for all swimmers new and old. This will take place at the 50 m pool. As always, please be early and ready to swim before 8:00.

When school resumes we will also start our practices as follows.

August 14 &15: Training for last year’s swimmers:  One-hour sessions; same times and squads as last year.

August 18-20:Tryouts for new swimmers: 10 and under at 2:30 and 11 and over at 3:30 (both at the 50 m pool)

August 18: Regular swim teams begin. Same times and squads as the end of last year.

Registration for all swimmers:  August 12-29 Registration is open

For more information please contact Coach Day at swim@isb.ac.th

 

Bangkok Youth Soccer (BYS)

by Maria Van Zant
contact: bangkokyouthsoccer@gmail.com

The 2014 season starts soon!

Bangkok Youth Soccer is a community league held on the ISB campus that provides a place for boys and girls aged 4-18 to develop their soccer skills in a safe, controlled, and fun environment. BYS is a volunteer run organization with traditionally around 400 participants from various schools in over 40 teams.

Assessments and team divisions will be held from August 18^th – 21^st.  There are 8 regular season games, followed by a tournament on November 7-8^th.  Players will have training one evening a week, led by Bangkok Soccer Schools, (www.bangkoksoccerschool.com)

For more information on the age divisions, assessments, training schedule, and to register please follow this link to the CAO website: https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/2011/08/18/soccer/ . Registration closes August 19^th.

In order to have a successful season, we need your help! We are seeking volunteers for coaching on games days as well as to assist in the organization of the league.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering as a coach or organizer, please email BYS at bangkokyouthsoccer@gmail.com or stop by our table at the CAO Information Day on August 16^th from 9-12:00pm in the ES A/C Gym.

 

Early August – After School Dance (ASD) – Assessments

by  Helen Weir
afterschooldance@gmail.com

Dancers wishing to join After School Dance should complete On-Line Registration Request of Dance Styles stating classes they wish to be considered for before attending Placement Assessments at –
https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/asd/registration/

Possible Options are

Pk/Kg Dance PreK-Kg Dance
Jazz, Tap, Ballet Gr 1 – 12
Pointe, Contemporary, Hip Hop Gr 6 – 12
Street, Broadway Jazz Gr 4 – 12
Placement Assessment Sessions will take place in the New Theatre Foyer Thursday 14th, Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th August.

Class Lists and Schedule will be available from Saturday 23rd August.
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.

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.

 

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.

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.

 

Adult Football/Soccer at ISB – Pick-up Games Every Sunday

by Tim Meisburger
tim.meisburger@asiafoundation.org

Why should you have all the stress and the kids have all the fun?

Every Sunday at 4:00 pm we have a two hour pick-up soccer game for adult members of the Nichada/ISB community at ISB. It’s a fun game with players of all abilities and ranging in age from twenties to 50s, and at least one guy in his early 60s (!). There are no set teams, so the sides each week are pretty balanced, making for competitive but friendly games.

We play all year, and usually 11-a-side when we have enough players. If not we will have a small-sided game with available players. The games are organized by the Nichada Panthers Football Club, and in addition to the Sunday casual game, we have regular mid-week evening games during the school year against invited opposition. These are formal games complete with officials and uniforms, offering a higher level of competition for more experienced and energetic players. Sunday games are free and open to the community. To participate in formal games requires membership in the club and a small fee to cover the cost of the referees.

If it sounds like fun, come out and have a look on any Sunday at 4:00. We normally play on the main field, but during the summer the fields are under maintenance so we could be on any of the other fields at ISB. To find out which one we will be on please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NichadaAdultSoccer (or just Google Nichada Panthers). If you want to play, please bring a white shirt and a black shirt (to facilitate forming teams) and your shoes.

See you there!

Adult Open Gym Basketball begins again

by Paul Dobrowski
pauld@isb.ac.th