Open House – Aug. 28 @ 6:30pm in the Chevron Theate
We warmly invite you to our ES Open House this coming Thursday, August 28 at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater. This is a wonderful night to meet your child’s teachers, understand classroom procedures and expectations and the learning your child will experience at ISB this year. You will be able to meet homeroom, and specialist teachers (PE, Music, Art, World Languages, Learning Support and EAL -English as an Additional Language).
This evening is not, however, a time for sharing specific information about individual students. As always, if possible, it will be important for both parents to attend Open House, especially if you have more than one child attending the Elementary School. Families with children in multiple grade levels might need to divide and attend different classes at the same time. Please keep in mind that this evening is for parents only.
Open House is a vital step in fostering a strong home-school partnership, and we look forward to welcoming you to this special
ES Production 2014/15 – Call for Creative Director
Our annual ES Production for this school year is calendared for February 2015. We are well on the way to forming a wonderful team of community members to take on the creation and implementation of this annual ES event, usually involving up to 100 Gr 4 and 5 students. However, we are still seeking a Creative Director. This is a paid position that would interest someone with a background in musical theatre, teaching and production work. If you are interested in finding out more about this golden opportunity, please email your expression of interest to Kelly Armitage or Diana Drummond.
(Repeat) Registration for ES Panther Chorus and ES Junior Panther Choir!
The ES music department is happy to announce the expansion of the ES Choirs this school year! Two choirs, the “Junior Panther Choir” (students in Grade 2 and 3) and the “Panther Chorus” (students in Grade 4 and 5), will be offered as a year-long after school ensemble starting September 3. Both choirs will perform several times throughout the year including school assemblies and evening concerts. To register your child for either group please fill out this formhere. Clickhere to see a calendar for both ensembles for the first half of the year.
(Repeat) Send In Your Recorder!
Students in Grade 4 and 5 will start working with recorders in the next couple of music classes. Some students already have their recorders at school, but if your child brought has one at home, please send it in. If your Grade 4 or 5 child is new to ISB and does not have a recorder, one can be purchased at the ISB Bookstore for 138 baht.
(Repeat) ES Strings Program
OurES strings program will be held after school on Mondays and Thursdays from 2.10 – 3.20pm. Beginning Strings is open to all students in Grades 4 & 5. Intermediate Strings is open to students in Grades 3, 4 & 5.
The purpose of the ES Strings Program is to introduce elementary students to the various instruments of the string family, and to have them play their instrument in an ensemble setting. Students may choose to study the violin or cello.
This year we will be offering two classes:
Beginning Strings: (Grades 4 & 5) Students who do not have any experience with a stringed instrument may join Beginning Strings. This year long class meets twice a week and teaches students the basic techniques of how to play a stringed instrument such as posture, tone production, and note reading, as well as playing in an ensemble setting. Musicianship and music listening are also part of the course. All Beginning String students are required to purchase their own instruments.
Intermediate Strings: (Grades 3, 4 & 5) This year long course will concentrate mainly on ensemble skills and more advanced playing techniques. Students will cover a variety of string ensemble repertoire and will have several opportunities throughout the year for performances. Students are required to have one year or more playing experience on a stringed instrument and have basic note reading skills. Students are also required to own their own instruments.
Classes will begin on Thursday, September 4th 2014.
Registration is available online, linked here.
John Secomb
Orchestra/Strings Teacher
johns@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) After school Thai class 2014-2015
Thai Nationals enrolled in our pull-out English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and pull-out Learning Support (LS) programs are required to learn Thai during after school sessions. These lessons are scheduled every Monday and Thursday afternoon. The first class starts on Monday, August 18 at 2:15 – 3:00pm in Thai classroom numbers 110 and 111. Our Thai teachers, K. Ying and K. Charuwan will teach these classes.
(Repeat) ES After School Activities
This semester’s After School Activity (ASA) program will begin on September 22.
Important dates for you to note in your calendar:
August 29: Activity Listing & important registration information to be found in your child’s Friday folder. The ASA booklet will also be available online via the ISB parent portal. This is also where you register for ASA.
September 1, 2 and 3: Printed registration forms along with exact payment can be dropped in the red drop box outside the ES office.
September 12: Confirmations of ASA placement will be sent home via the Friday Folder·
September 22: After School Activities begin!
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) ISB is a Nut-free Campus
As stated on p. 31 of the Parent Student Handbook, ISB is a nut-free campus. We have many students at our school with serious nut allergies. In order to keep them safe, we do not allow any kind of nuts on our campus at any time. This includes the snacks and lunches that you might send to school with your child. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our children safe.
(Repeat) Using the Playground
Families are welcome to use the ISB playgrounds after school hours, with supervision. However, during the school day from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, the playgrounds are to be used only by students for scheduled recess. This includes the PK/Kinder playground. After 1:00 PK dismissal, the playground should only be used by Kindergarteners for their scheduled recess. After hours, the PK/K playground should only be used by children under 7 years of age, for safety reasons. Your cooperation is appreciated.
(Repeat) After School Supervision
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 in charge, appointed by the family. Thank you for your cooperation.
Calendar of Events
August 2014
| Aug. 27 | Girl Scouts Parent Info Night |
| Aug. 28 | ES Learning Support (LS) Tier 3 and English as Additional Language (EAP) Parent Meeting 5:30 pm |
| ES Open House 6:30 pm | |
| Aug. 29 | ES After School Activities Registration Open |
| Board of Trustees Retreat 7:30 am |
