May 5 Coronation Day Holiday
Tuesday May 5 is Coronation Day – ISB will be closed. Classes resume on Wednesday May 6. It will be a ‘D’ day. Please note that school is in session on Monday May 4th.
Kofi Celebration
Thank you to everyone who came to participate in our Western African Performing Arts Celebration with Kofi on Thursday April 23, 2015. It was a joyous community event!
ES Parent Education Workshop – May 7
With the Songkran splash winding down, and the arrival of the heat wave, we are gearing up for summer learning! Join our elementary learning coaches, Tammy Westrick, Kim Bentley and Sarah Fleming, and our librarian, Nat Whitman, in the ES MPR next Thursday, May 7th from 7:30-8:30 AM. We will offer practical strategies, tips and resources for supporting home learning over the summer months. Come and join us – the aircon will be on!
ES ‘Out of Uniform’ Day—May 7 and 8, 2015
These two days are ‘Out of uniform’ days in the Elementary School. On PE days, students need to wear their PE uniforms. On their non PE day, students may choose to not wear their ISB uniform.
Music Program Selections for Gr. 6: Opportunities to find out more!
Next year, your child will have a choice of Music options (Band, Beginning Strings or Choir) as part of their Gr. 6 learning program. There are upcoming opportunities to find out more about these options – please feel free to come along and explore the options available.
1. Beginning String Drive – For Gr 5 Parents
Our MS Beginning String Drive gives your child the opportunity to try out instruments from the stringed family (i.e. Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass).
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9th 2015 between 10.00am and 12.00noon (split by last name)
Last name beginning with A-M – 10:00-11:00am
Last name beginning with N-Z – 11:00-12:00noon.
Location: String Room: 123 in the new Cultural Center Building
Registration Form for this event: See link here
If May 9 is not possible, please select the box under “Session Options” requesting an individual appointment. I will try to schedule everybody before end of May.
Students will be able to try Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass, taking about 15 mins. The session is not required; however, it will help make the school year start a lot smoother. Also note that if your child currently plays one of these instruments, please answer all questions so we can place your child in the appropriate class.
John Secomb,
Music/String Orchestra Teacher
ES After School Activities
Please note that Tuesday ASA are complete with exception of Parkour that will have makeup class on Tuesday, May 12th.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ASA are still in session and will have their last session on the week of May 4th.
Monday ASA will have their last session on Monday 11th.
I am in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Health Letter for Returning Students
The purpose of this communication is to inform you of updates to ISB’s Health Requirements which will require your action and to provide you with the health form for returning students in the 2015-16 school year.
As we look ahead to the next school year, we want to give families ample time to plan for health appointments and allow for the Health Clinic staff to perform any necessary follow up. In addition, we want to highlight some minor changes to the health form requirements for this year.
For the 2015-2016 school year, all returning students are required to have a complete physical examination that includes:
1) Overall health assessment
2) Hearing and vision screening
3) Cardiac evaluation with ECG – Required only for students entering Gr 6, 9, and 11
Annual physicals are an excellent opportunity to provide benchmarks regarding your child’s overall health and to create a picture of progress and development over time. This information enables early detection of emerging issues, a review of immunization status, and the opportunity to inform the school of any changes related to recent illness or injury. For the upcoming school year, a change has been made to limit the ECG requirement for only those students entering Grades 6, 9 and 11. This allows for an age-appropriate assessment of health while increasing efficiency in the administration of student health information. These changes were made in consultation with local pediatric health professionals and health resources in the ISB community.
Action required:
All returning students are required to complete and submit the Comprehensive Physical Examination Report Form by June 30, 2015. Please follow up with your local healthcare provider, a healthcare provider in your home country or take advantage of established ISB Student Packages at either World Medical Center or Bumrungrad International Hospital. When making the appointment, please indicate that the appointment is for the ISB Comprehensive Physical for an existing student. In addition, please bring the Comprehensive Physical Exam form and the student ID (if available) in order to receive the established package pricing. Price details are listed below.
Please submit the completed Comprehensive Physical Examination Report Form to the ISB Health Clinic in person or via email (nurse@isb.ac.th) by June 30, 2015.
ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions regarding either ISB’s health requirements or the forms, please contact the Health Clinic, or the Health Consultant, Sonja Roback.
Sincerely,
Usa Somboon Sonja Roback
Headmistress Nurse Consultant
(Repeat) Summer School 2015 at ISB
Planning on being in Bangkok during June or July? Looking for something for your child(ren) to do? Then this is the year to join us for ISB’s exciting and enriching Summer School Program! Once again students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be learning in an environment that is nurturing, academically challenging, and socially engaging. ISB’s highly qualified teachers are inspired professionals dedicated to creating the best possible learning experiences. New ideas, new curriculum and new friends await each student.
We have a range of classes that are sure to meet every student’s needs. Registration is now open with an Early Bird special that expires on May 29. For more information on program dates, courses, costs, and registration process, please click here then open tabs located on the left side of the page under the heading of Summer School.
(Repeat) ES P.E. Swimming
Swimming continues for the following classes. You can access our blog on your child’s classroom blog or by going to this link: https://inside.isb.ac.th/perrype/
Second Session: April 8 – May 13
Grade 5: Herdrich, Perkins
Grade 4: Ward, Jessee
Grade 3: Day, Vilim
Grade 2: Madden, Meyer
Grade 1: Bell, Ducharme
KG: Brickerd, Pool
(Repeat) If You Know you are Leaving ISB
Families who are leaving ISB at the end of the school year are asked to inform the school as soon as possible using the official Notice of Withdrawal Form. This helps us prepare school records for your child and with planning for next year. Completed forms can be dropped off at the ES Office.
Calendar of Events
May 2015
| May 5 | Coronation Day (No School) |
| May 6 | Volunteer Appreciation Lunch 11:00 am (Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom) |
| May 7 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| May 7-8 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| May 9 | Thai Craft Fair |
| May 12 | PTA Executive Board Meeting 10:00 am |
| May 15 | Lost and Found Display |
| May 16 | Girl Scouts Father Daughter Dance |
| May 19 | Food Committee Meeting 9:00 am (Orange Room) |
| PTA Annual General Meeting 6:00 pm | |
| Board of Trustees AGM 7:00 pm | |
| May 20 | Girl Scouts Bridging Ceremony |
| ES Music concert 6:30 pm | |
| May 21 | Transport Committee Meeting 9:00 am (Orange Room) |
| PTA New Board Transition Lunch 11:00 am | |
| May 29 | Board of Trustees Retreat 7:30 am |
| May 29-30 | ASD Performances |
