Dengue Fever Information from the ISB Nurse Clinic
by ISB Nurse’s Office
nurse@isb.ac.th
Dengue Fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquito bites. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is a more severe form of dengue infection. Dengue cannot be spread person to person. While the peak season in Thailand is May to September, there have been recently reported cases within our ISB community. We want to give you information on the prevention and treatment of dengue.
How do I reduce the risk of my children being infected with dengue fever? Is there a vaccine?
The most effective way to prevent dengue fever is to avoid mosquito bites. Do this by staying in screened areas, using mosquito nets, plug-ins or coils in living areas where mosquitoes are present, wear clothing that covers the body and apply DEET-containing mosquito repellent to exposed skin. In addition, eliminating standing water in planters and gardens helps to reduce the number of mosquitoes present in and around your home. There is not yet a vaccine to prevent dengue infection.
Signs and symptoms:
- Sudden, high fever
- Severe headache
- Severe pain behind the eyes
- Joint pain, muscle pain, bone pain
- Rash
- Mild bleeding (gums or nose that bleed easily)
What is the treatment for dengue fever?
Patients should be seen soon after developing the symptoms listed above. No specific treatment for dengue infection exists, but supportive care includes acetaminophen, rest, fluids and monitoring by a healthcare provider. After the fever declines, if symptoms worsen or vomiting or diarrhea are present, the patient should seek medical care immediately.
This communication is a summary of information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Thai Ministry of Health. Find more information from the CDC about Dengue Fever here.
ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or the ISB Nurse’s Office (nurse@isb.ac.th).
HS Wishing Tree Club Annual Backpack Drive is on now!
by Ms. Loreto Alonso, Teacher Advisor for ISB’s Wishing Tree Club
loretoa@isb.ac.th
The Wishing Tree Club is currently collecting backpacks to donate to Pakkred Babies Home. Everyone, including students, parents, staff and faculty members, can donate by taking cards from Christmas trees that are located in the HS, MS, and Business offices. In the card, there will be a list of school supplies you will have to purchase to place inside the backpack. When you take a card, please do not forget to sign your name on the sign up sheet. Here’s an online version of the sign up sheet if you’d like: https://docs.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/document/d/1026i-nWxTR4Y2f7IYvndNCrJAgvlAr9o3YXTtQiPJTo/edit?usp=sharing The due date for the backpack is on January 19th. For more information about this project, please contact Ms. Loreto Alonso at loretoa@isb.ac.th
Booster Hut Sales – November 27th & 28th!
by: Marilu Emery (benandmarilu@me.com)
November 27 & 28 – Black Friday Sales!!! Start your holiday shopping at the Hut! Check our new stock and find some great deals on that you can only find by stopping by and seeing us!
100 Baht off all sweatshirts/hoodies and all pajama bottoms
Varsity Jackets now available for purchase by last year’s varsity athletes! They would also make great Christmas presents for those recent graduates who played on an ISB varsity team last year
December 11 & 12 – Gifts Sales and ISB Logo Sales! Only while supplies last. Just one more week before holiday break.
Season 2 Spirit Night this weekend – November 28th & 29th!
by: The Booster Hut
isbbooster@isb.ac.th
Come out this Friday and Saturday to support your Panthers! Put on your spirit gear and come out to cheer. We look forward to a large, loud crowd!
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, Saturday Nov. 29th – 10am-4pm
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 (above new Villa Market) 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. Program for the day is listed on the enclosed flyer, and please also read more about how you can help through buying a Smile Certificate.
All proceeds are directed to conduct surgeries for children born with cleft lips, cleft palates and facial deformities in Thailand and soon in Myanmar. www.kidsactionforkids.org
Stay tuned on Facebook www.facebook.com/kidsactionforkids
ISB Nancy Crosser Aquathlon 2014 – November 29th
by Wendy VanBRAMER
wendyc@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 challenging 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, as a team, or take part in the fitness run or walk. There is a distance for everyone!
Proceeds will support Habitat for Humanity.
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.
Holiday Band Concert/HS Art/Photography Show – December 2nd
by Marianne DEROW
mariannd@isb.ac.th
The annual Holiday Band Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd beginning at 6:30 pm in the CCT. This concert will feature the bands of ISB HS, and will feature Holiday Classics and other fun tunes. The concert is free and all are welcome. In addition to the concert, the HS Art Show will be on display in the CCT foyer, so you can come early or stay late and enjoy the wonderful creativity of our HS artists/photographers.
Welcome Wai Coffee, Wednesday 3rd December, 7.30-8.45am @ Nichada Starbucks opposite ISB
The last Welcome Wai coffees for this semester will be held on Wednesday 3rd December from 7:30am at Nichada Starbucks. No RSVPs necessary but if you have any questions please email Heather Powell and Rachel Neale at welcomewai@isb.ac.th and we will be happy to help. Whether you are new to ISB or not, these coffees are available to all throughout the year. Look out for the yellow t shirt “Can I help” .. this is where we will be. . To speak with a member of the Welcome Wai team please feel free to phone Heather– 083 293 2169
Grade 3 Partners with Second Chance Bangkok – Sale of their upcycled goods December 9th
by Vera Day
verad@isb.ac.th
Grade 3 Partners with Second Chance Bangkok:
Unique Service Learning Opportunity in the Elementary School
Grade 3 is forging a relationship with a local fair trade organization, Second Chance Bangkok. To have our students feel more connected to their learning outside the classroom walls. Grade 3 students will participate in an authentic learning experience becoming caring global citizens in a real world context. To help develop citizenship, responsibility, and other positive character virtues.
Tuesday December 9th, “Second Chance Bangkok” after working with Grade 3 students, will set up a sale of their upcycled goods in the ESMPR from 9:30-12:30 p.m. All parents and staff are welcome to come and purchase their beautiful goods during this visit.
Gymnastics Black and Gold event date changed to February 14th & 15th
by Justin Wah
justinw@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Community,
ISB’s Gymnastics annual Black and Gold meet will change its date.
The original date for this event is March 14th &15th.
The new date for this event is February 14th and 15th.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused by this change.
Regards,
Justin
eNewsletter Guidelines
by Tony Arnold
anthonya@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. Please see our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families and ISB staff 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
• An image or photo (optional)
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.