Peace Day
We are asking all members of our school community to “wear white” on Wednesday, September 24th as a symbol of ISB’s commitment to peace in our own lives, in our school, in our host country, and in the world. For more information contact Chris Tananone, Global Citizenship Coordinator, at ctananon@isb.ac.th.
ES Parent Conferences – October 2 and 3
We are looking forward to sharing your child’s learning progress in our upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences. For grades 2-5 only, students are invited to attend the conference with you. Your child’s teacher will be in touch with how this will look, but keep in mind that this structure is not a student-led conference, but rather a chance for students to informally discuss how their learning has progressed in the first several weeks of school. Students in grades PK-1 will not be involved in the Parent/Teacher conference. All students are welcome to attend the Book Fair in the ES library HUB and the ESMPR where supervision will be provided.
In your child’s bag next Monday, you will find an important document that outlines how to register with our online conference scheduler, Pick-a-Time. This letter contains the username and password for your child. Please be aware that EACH child in ES has a separate username and password. Pick-a-Time will open at Tuesday morning at 8am.
ES Musical News
We are very pleased to announce that this year’s grades 4 and 5 musical production will be Aladdin! Get ready to be transformed through space and time, to the land of magic carpets, genies and loads of adventures. We are thrilled that Constantina Pederzolli will be our director this year. Constantina comes to us from the International School of Munich, International School of Uganda and International School of The Hague where she has been a music teacher for 7 years, and has directed and produced several school musicals and productions. Anita Gopalaswamy will be helping to produce the musical once again this year. Constantina and Anita will be working with a team of teachers and parents to make this a very special experience for our students. Auditions will take place in November, followed by a few practices soon after, and more regular practices planned for January and February. The production will take place on Feb 17 and 18, as appears in the ISB calendar.
ES After School Activities
After School Activity program will begin on Monday, September 22nd.
ES ASA locations and availability will be posted daily outside the ES office. There are still limited spaces available in some of our ASA: TKD, Soccer, Computer Fun, Origami, Toy Making, Knitting, M&M and stuffed Toys. You can still register but don’t delay! Remember, once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your ASA choice once it is before your third session.
I am in the office daily from 1:30-3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Bangkok International Strings Festival
Interested in having an Enchantedafternoon? If your answer is a resounding yes, please join us in the Cultural Centre Theatre onSaturday, September 27 at 2:00pm for the Bangkok International Strings Festival. ISB string students will be joined by visitors from other international schools, creating a string orchestra of 75 strong under the internationally renowned baton of Jonathan Mann. Come hear pieces by Handel, Rutter, Walton, Bartok and selections from Alan Menken’s Enchanted.
For those who love the movie Enchanted and dressing up, FPAC will be holding a competition for the best costume! Dress as your favourite character from the movie … you never know who might join you! See you there!
(Repeat) ISB Holiday
Friday Sept. 19 2014 is an ISB holiday. Classes will resume on Monday Sept. 22 2014. It will be a ‘C’ day.
(Repeat) After School Learn to Swim Program (Pre-K session 2)
ISB is piloting a Learn to Swim Program this semester. We have started with Pre-K students and plan to add the other Elementary grades in the second session, which is starting after the October break. Currently, we are taking registration for Session 2 Pre-K only (October 27-Dec 4). Your swim lesson choices are Monday – Wednesday 2-2:30 or Tuesday – Thursday 2:00-2:30. You will get 12 lessons during the six week session. Please sign up on this link.
(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
September 2014
| Sept. 22 | ES After School Activities Begin |
| Gr. 3/Palmer Class Field Trip to Snake Farm 8:30-12:00 | |
| Sept. 23 | Gr. 3/Martin and Vilim Classes Field Trip to Snake Farm 8:30-12:00 |
| Food Committee Meeting 9:00 am (Orange Room) | |
| Sept. 24 | Gr. 3/Bailey and Day Classes Field Trip to Snake Farm 8:30-12:00 |
| Sept. 25 | Gr. 3/Dobrowski and Haynes Classes Field Trip to Snake Farm 8:30-12:00 |
| Transport Committee Meeting 9:00 am (Orange Room) | |
| Sept. 26 | Lost and Found Display |
