MS eNews – Friday, November 14, 2014
Updated MS Calendar of upcoming events for the next four weeks:
Friday, November 14
- Last Day for 6th Grade Trimester 1 Classes (Art, Dance, Drama)
Monday, November 17
- First Day for 6th Grade Trimester 2 Classes (Art, Dance, Drama)
Tuesday, November 25
- MS/HS Strings Concert at 6:30pm in the CCT
Wednesday, November 26
- PTA Staff Appreciation Cookie Day
- MS/HS Choir Holiday Concert at 6:30pm in the Chevron
Tuesday, December 2
- Early Dismissal at 1:00pm
Wednesday, December 3
- MS Band Concert at 6:30pm in the Chevron
Thursday, December 4
- MS Alternate Dress Day
Friday, December 5
- H.M. King’s Birthday (No School)
Wednesday, December 10
- Constitution Day (School in session – holiday for Classified Staff)
Saturday, December 13
- MS Snowball Dance at 5:00pm in the MPB
Last Week’s MS Principal Forum
Unfortunately we are not able to offer a podcast of last week’s first MS Principal Forum due to technical difficulties. If you were unable to join the Principal Forum and would like to find out about the discussion, please ask another parent who was in attendance or feel free to contact our MS Principal Tom Burgess for more information. Here are the topics discussed:
- Report Card Holds due to overdue library books
- Laptop Use/Amount of Screen Time
- New school year orientation & student schedules for new and returning students
- Parent/Student-Conferences format
- Homework policies & guidelines
- Health/Wellness program
- School calendar conflicts for students
- Dissection in Science classes
- Standards-based grading system – click here for more information
BBSA Scorekeeping/ Umpire opportunity for students in Grades 7-12
BBSA (Bangkok Baseball Softball Association) is looking to hire Grade 7-12 students to work as scorekeepers and umpires for BBSA games. The games will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at ISB. This is a great opportunity for Grade 7-12 students to earn their own money and learn the responsibility of a work situation. The students will earn between THB 300 and 450 per game.
David John, the BBSA commissioner will lead the umpire training session training on Sunday, November 23rd on Field B at 10:00am. Students who have not umpired before will need to attend.
A training session for scorekeepers will be scheduled as needed.
If you are interested in working as either an umpire or a scorekeeper please contact Maria Van Zant at mvanzant@hotmail.com.
For more information on BBSA, please consult our website at https://inside.isb.ac.th/cao/2011/08/17/bbsa-baseballsoftball/
Repeat Announcement: Leaving ISB End of This Semester?
If you are leaving or possibly 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.
Repeat Announcement: Applications to Boarding or Summer Programs
If your child is considering an application to a boarding or summer school, please click here to access a form that explains the procedures in our middle school to support this process. Please review both pages of the form with your student. This form also serves as a cover sheet for each application the student submits.
For example, if the student submits three boarding school applications, three separate copies of the form must be completed. Most applications will require references or evaluations from teachers. Students must give teachers at least two weeks to complete an evaluation or reference and should first approach their teachers in person with the request. Students are also responsible for following up with teachers to ensure that deadlines have been met and all evaluations and letters are delivered to the counseling office on time. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!