Tuesday, January 27, 2015—Early Dismissal
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. On Early Dismissal Days, school buses will leave at 1:15 p.m.
KG Parent Workshop: Supporting your Kindergarten Reader at Home
In February, Kindergarten students will begin bringing books home to read to you. Please come and join teachers and other parents to learn about what it means to be a Kindergarten reader, and how you can best support your child at home.
When: Tuesday, February 2
Time: 1:30-1:55pm
Where: ES MPR
Please contact your child’s Kindergarten teacher if you have any questions.
International School Assessment (ISA) for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10
Please note that students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 will take the annual ISA assessment on February 2nd and 3rd. The International School Assessment is designed to offer comparable assessment data for students in international schools.
The ISA assesses students in the three domains of Mathematical Literacy, Reading and Writing using paper and pencil tests designed for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10.
ES After School Activities Update
This semester’s After School Activity (ASA) program will begin on February 23rd.
Important dates for you to note in your calendar:
January 30th: 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.
February 2, 3 & 4: Printed registration forms along with exact payment can be dropped in the red drop box outside the ES office.
February 13th: Confirmations of ASA placement will be sent home via the Friday Folder
February 23rd: After School Activities begin!
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
After School Supervision – Reminder
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. Thank you for your cooperation.
(Repeat) Panther Spirit – Wear your black and gold on January 30
To support our biggest panthers for what promises to be an action packed Friday evening and weekend of sports at ISB as we host a range of schools from around the region, ES students may choose to wear black and gold ISB clothing instead of their regular ISB uniform. Please ensure that dress follows our usual guidelines found in the Parent/Student Handbook.
(Repeat) Learn to Swim Program
The Learn to Swim program will offer 2 sessions in the upcoming semester.
Session 3 – Feb 16th to March 26th
Session 4 – April 20th to May 28th
Classes will take place at the following times:
Mon & Wed 2:20-3:00
Tues & Thurs 2:20-3:00
PRE K ONLY Tues & Thurs 1:45-2:15
PRE K ONLY Mon & Wed 1:45-2:15
Cost is 5000 baht for a 6 week (12 class) session (K-5)
Cost is 4500 baht for a 6 week (12 class) session (pre K)
Please go to this link to sign up. As spaces are limited you will be informed by email if you have secured a place.
For more information contact Corry Day (corryd@isb.ac.th)
Calendar of Events
January 2015
| Jan. 27 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
| Jan. 27-30 | ES Class Photos |
| Jan. 29 | Gr. 4 Music Celebration of Learning 8:15 am (CCT) |
| Jan. 30 | ES After School Activities Registration Opens |
