High School Upcoming events (Please click):
Philip Bradley philipb@isb.ac.th
https://inside.isb.ac.th/parentportal/?p=25965
School Uniform Policy – Sweatshirts, Exams, and more
Peter Roback – peterro@isb.ac.th
Just a reminder that as the weather gets cooler, HS students must still adhere to the rules on school uniform. Students may wear sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets that are ISB issue only. These range from those sold at the Booster Hut to any ISB team or club sweatshirt. Students must wear their school uniform underneath. Non-ISB cardigans, sweatshirts, or sweaters are not allowed and are confiscated when worn to school.
Also, please note the regular uniform rules apply during HS Exams. Students must be in school uniform for exams. Students who arrive out of uniform will be asked to changed, which could affect the time they have for their exam.
The final day of the semester, December 19th, is an Alternate Dress day.
High School Counseling Newsletter
Kevin Davy kevind@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
As always, if you are concerned about your son’s or daughter’s performance or experiences here at ISB or outside of school, do not hesitate to contact his or her counselor. We’re here to help.
Grade 12 – This Monday, November 24 is the final date to submit transcript requests for colleges with application deadlines through February. Please remind your son/daughter of this important deadline. Also, Monday’s University lab has been moved to December 1. Counselors will lead a session for Seniors on Monday, December 1 on university interviews. This session is aimed at those students who may have general university interview with an alumni.
1. Standardized test scores (TOEFL, ACT, SAT, etc.) must be sent from the testing agency, not ISB.
2. Seniors applying to universities that are not in their home country (ie: Thai citizen applying to the US) will need to submit some form of financial documentation/ability to pay. Please research this requirement thoroughly for each university. Each school has a different requirement.
Seniors are reminded to make and keep appointments with their counselor for university application submissions. Please be on time.
Grade 11 – This coming Monday November 24th there will a Junior Seminar during Flex-time. This seminar will focus on university research and all students will receive an important packet that will need to be completed before Junior Meetings in February.
Grade 10 – With a year of experience “under their belts”, the 10th graders should know pretty well the timing and preparation needed to be ready for their semester exams. A little preparation no will go a long way to reducing anxiety and the need to “cram” for tests the night before.
Counselors will be meeting with all 10th graders in the next two weeks to check on their progress, see how the first semester has gone, and simply get to know the students a little better before the end of the semester!
Grade 9 – Every Freshman will be meeting with Mr. Davy for an individual conference during the month of October and beginning of November. This will be a check-in to see how life in the high school is moving along. This week in Freshman Seminar students further explored their own personal character strengths and worked on creating their own personal brick for the 9th Grade “Wall of Strength”.
Every year we have a handful of students who may be applying to high schools / boarding schools in other countries for the following school year. Some of these deadlines are in January / February, especially for boarding schools in the United States. It is important that the student’s counselor and counseling office are informed of these January deadline applications by Friday December 5th so that applications can be prepared before the break and make required deadlines.
Upcoming College/University Visits
Tuesday November 25:@ lunch in room #203
- Johns Hopkins University (U.S.A)
Wednesday, November 26:@ lunch in room #203
- Staffordshire University (United Kingdom)
Please see Naviance for the extensive list of colleges/universities that will be visiting ISB.
Have a great weekend!
The HS Counseling Department
Need Tech Support?
Chris Bellchristob@isb.ac.th
The HS Tech Team has moved their very popular ‘Genius Bar’ to room 104 (Mr. Hochberg’s old classroom next to the Cafeteria). Throughout the school day there are trained student members of the HS Tech Team there to support all your technical needs. If you have any technical questions please stop by or email: hstech@students.isb.ac.th. Remember: ‘Tech yourself, before you wreck yourself!’.
Christopher Bell will be hosting his monthly Parent Technology Training next Thursday (Nov. 27) in the Green Room of the Library. All are welcome, we will discuss working with Mac Operating Systems, Google Calendars and technology issues specific to high school students.
What: HS Parent Tech Training
Where: Main Library Green Room
When: 7:45 Pre Meeting (Help Session) and 8:00 – 9:00 Normal Training
What to Bring: Your Laptop/Device and Your Questions
HS Parents – Need some technology support? Christopher Bell will be hosting his monthly Parent Technology Training next Thursday (Nov. 27) in the Green Room of the Library. All are welcome, we will discuss working with Mac Operating Systems.
MS/HS Choral Concert
Wednesday, Nov 26th at 6:30pm
Marianne Derow mariannd@isb.ac.th
Come and join us for a wonderful celebration of holiday choral music, Wednesday, Nov 26th at 6:30pm. ISB choirs will be joined by special guests from the Bhonimitr School for the Blind and the Maharaj Boys Home. Doors open at 6:10pm, so come early to get your seat as this event is a “sell-out” See you there!!
ISB Nancy Crosser Aquathlon
Angela Kohl = angelak@isb.ac.th
The event you have all been waiting for! The Nancy Crosser Fitness Challenge is back for the 17th year! Renamed the ISB Nancy Crosser Aquathlon, this event will take place Saturday morning November 29th.
Do the standard distances of a 1K swim and 5K run, or the novice distances of a 500 m swim and 2 K run. Do it on your own, with a partner, or a parent, or take part in the fitness run or walk. There is a distance for everyone!
Proceeds will support Habitat for Humanity, and Operation Smile.
Event details and Registration are now available online at https://goo.gl/8BWr5R
Once again Prayook Sports Supply Co. will be providing t-shirts to the first 100 who register.
Now is the time to plan, prepare, and take part for fitness, health, and habitat.
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, Saturday Nov 29th – 10:00am to 4:00pm
by Andrew Cohen, Teacher Advisor for ISB Kids Action for Kids Club andrewc@isb.ac.th
You are invited to the annual Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar at Nichada Plaza to enjoy a full day of Nordic Christmas joy. ISB Kids Action for Kids High School Club, in cooperation with Scandinavian ladies’ group, and their international friends have prepared hand made Scandinavian style Christmas gifts and decorations and delicious baked goods according to grandmoms’ best recipes for sale. The event will also host fun activities for the whole family, serve snacks, cookies, cakes and glögg at the cozy Christmas Café. And guess what? Santa Claus is also coming to town to let you have a photo taken with him! The Christmas Bazaar Raffle has over 200 fabulous prizes, and raffle tickets are available until the bazaar date, November 29th, at Nichada Plaza.
All proceeds are directed to conduct surgeries for children born with cleft lips, cleft palates and facial deformities in Thailand: www.kidsactionforkids.org
Stay tuned on Facebook www.facebook.com/kidsactionforkids
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Michelle Mueller Ihrig cafeteria@isb.ac.th
As has become tradition at Epicure, a Thanksgiving Feast will be served in the HS/MS Cafeteria on Thursday Nov 27 starting at 10am. Thanksgiving is a time of Community, Collaboration, Friendship, Family, Blessings and Remembrance. Ideally it should be a day like any other in terms of our Gratitude, however, it is special for us to dedicate a day for extra reflection upon these bounties. The delectable menu will include: Carved Roast Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Homemade Herb Stuffing, Giblets Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli & Carrot Saute and Pumpkin Pie, all for only 160 B. Should your child wish to partake in this celebration on Thursday, please ensure that their campus cards are topped up so as not to disappoint. Parents from across campus are also welcome to join in for this delightful lunch! Enjoy.
eNewsletter Guidelines
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.