First Friday with Andy – September 4th
by Walairat Wattanaungkoon
walairaw@isb.ac.th
The next “First Friday with Andy” will take place on Friday 4th September at 8:00am in the Orange Room (in the main administration/admissions building).
“First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested
Medical Emergencies at School and in the Community
by Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
ISB School Health Coordinator
Medical Emergencies occur when we least expect it. We all need to know how we can get help in the case of an emergency. At ISB we continually get new members of our community who have come from overseas and do not know what to do in the event of an emergency.
School:
World Medical Centre (Ambulance) 02 836 9977
Mongkut Wattana General Hospital 02 574 1000
Nonthavej Hospital 02 596 7888
The Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic does NOT offer an emergency service. There is no ambulance available from there and the doctor will not attend emergencies in the community. They do not have any imaging on site and can only treat minor injuries. The number for the clinic is 02 960 4216 and they are open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm. They are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Bangkok Hospital 02 310 3000 (New Petchaburi Rd)
Bumrungrad Hospital (Ambulance) 02 667 1188 (Sukhumvit 3)
Phayathai 1 Hospital 02 640 1111 (Victory Monument)
Phayathai 2 Hospital 02 617 2400 (Victory Monument)
Samitivej Hospital (Ambulance) 02 711 8389 (Sukhumvit 49)
In Bangkok you can also call 191 (general emergencies and ask for ambulance) or 1669 (for an ambulance). The problem with this is the ambulance comes from a central location and may take some time to get to you.
When there is a medical emergency please remain calm. Assign one person to call for help and speak slowly to the nurse/operator to get help. Tell them the nature of the injury and the location of the victim. If you are an english speaker remember that you will be talking to someone who is not a native english speaker and speaking to them quickly or in a panic may cause confusion. One of the most important things is to keep yourself and the patient calm. Getting panicked will only cause a rise in blood pressure in the patient and potentially make the injury/illness worse.
Allow time for the help to arrive. Do not call every 1-2 minutes to see why help has not arrived….it will just slow down the process and people will be answering the phone not getting to you.
Living in Bangkok it can be hard to access medical care quickly. It may be worth doing basic first aid training and keeping a first aid kit in your car so you can help stabilize the patients whilst waiting for help to arrive. A CPR and First Aid course for children is offered by Samitivej Hospital (link). There is First Aid Bangkok also provide general CPR and First Aid training in Bangkok (link).
Please put the above numbers into your mobile phone so you have them should you ever need them.
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 Health Clinic (nurse@isb.ac.th).
Update on Bike and Small Vehicle Safety Training for ISB Students
by Rick NELSON
rickn@isb.ac.th
There is still space available for the Bike Safety (Ages 10-14 course) and Small Motor Vehicle (Golf cart and Motorcycle) safety courses (see below). The Bike Safety Course for ages 5-10 is now full.
Do your children bike or drive small vehicles (golf carts, motorcycles)? Are you concerned about your children and road safety in and around Nichada Thani, ISB and Bangkok? Have your children been taught about potential hazards, safe riding/driving skills and rules of the road? To help answer these questions and provide knowledge and skill training for students of ISB, a special opportunity for safety training will take place at ISB on September 12 and 13.
Professional training staff from the International Center for Road Safety will be at ISB to provide safety training for students on bicycle and small vehicles (golf carts and motorcycles). The programs of the International Center for Road Safety aim to:
- Save lives and reduce the risk of life altering injuries
- Promote knowledge, awareness and tools among young children to develop safe and responsible road safety culture and behavior.
Here are the training opportunities:
Saturday, September 12
Session I – Bike Safety Training (Ages 5-10) 20 Student Maximum
7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fee: 500 Baht
Session II – Bike Safety Training (Ages 10-14) 20 Student Maximum
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fee: 500 Baht
Sunday, September 13
Small Vehicle Safety Training – Golf carts & Motorcycles (High school)
20 Student Maximum
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fee: 1000 Baht
*Note – all participants must provide their own bicycle for the bike safety course or motor vehicle (golf cart or motorcycle) for the small vehicle safety course.
To register, click on this link – Bike and Small Vehicle Safety Training – and go to the online registration site. Upon registration, you must pay your course fee to the drop box in the CAO office at ISB. Please provide the correct Thai Baht / receipts will not be available. Change is not available in the CAO office.
Additional training information (meeting location, schedule, etc.) will be provided upon registration and payment of fee. Questions on any of the trainings can be directed to Rick Nelson, ISB Safety Manager at rickn@isb.ac.th
For more information on the International Center for Road Safety, please visit their website at www.icroadsafety.com
Printing ID Card Office – Open this Saturday morning and during school Open Houses
by Chad Bates
chadb@isb.ac.th
For parents who have been unable to get to ISB during hours of operation to get their ID Card printed, we are opening the ID Card printing for both the MS Open House evening (Thursday 3rd) and HS Open House (Thursday 10th Sept). Additionally we will open the ID Card printing office this Saturday morning 8:00am-11:00am.
Location: Room to the rear of Chevron theatre.
Note: you will only need a new ID Card if you are a new family and have not yet received a card, or you have lost your card, cost for re-print of lost card is BHT200.
Adult Education Program Fall 2015
by Gabriela Alvarez
isbadulted@gmail.com
If you want to meet some new friends while learning a new skill or just refreshing an old one, this is your chance!
The Adult Education Program provides a variety of classes for the adults in our community. A preliminary class list is available by clicking this link: inside.isb.ac.th/parentportal/adulteducation – AEP Fall Season 2015.
A detailed class catalog will be ready online on September 7th and student registration will be open from 14th to 21st of September.
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding to our Program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Gabriela Alvarez Fourcade
Jesmin Tarana Ara
PTA ISB Adult Education Coordinators
isbadulted@gmail.com
Massed Band Festival – September 12th
by Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
ISB is once again hosting the annual Mass Band Festival that involves international school students from Bangkok and surrounding areas. Students come together for a day of rehearsing with a guest conductor and then perform in a gala concert that will take place in the Chevron Theatre on September 12 at 2 pm. The concert is free and all are invited. This year’s festival will involve six schools and over 200 students. The guest conductor will be Dr. Erin Bodner, of Graceland University in Iowa, USA. Dr. Bodnar is originally from Canada and has previously taught at Mahidol University. Come listen to some of the finest literature for wind bands written today on September 12 at 2 pm in the Chevron Theatre.
Bangkok All-Stars Tournament Baseball Teams –Tryouts on September 13th!
by Andy Minckler
andy@mincklermail.com
Dear Parents,
The Bangkok All-Stars are travel and tournament baseball teams, with 4 age groups: U10s, U12s, U14s and U18s. Teams are very competitive and kids from all over Bangkok are eligible. Tryouts are mandatory and will be held on Sunday, 13th September at ISB fields. See below schedule and the attached flyer for the age cut-offs and information about the program. Players selected for this team are required to participate in local and overseas tournaments, as well as attending extra practices each week. Registration in the BBSA is also required, but the commitment to play on these teams means your son must attend any practices, scrimmage games and/or tournaments, over and above participation in the BBSA.
Bangkok All-Stars Tryout Schedule
Date Time Location Team
Sunday, 13 Sep 9:00am – 11:00m Field B U10s
Sunday, 13 Sep 11:00am – 1:00pm Field B U12s
Sunday, 13 Sep 2:00pm to 4:00pm Reinsch U14s
Sunday, 13 Sep 4:00pm to 6:00pm Reinsch U18s
If your son is interested in trying out for the team, please register him in advance online with our sign-up sheet by clicking here:
At the tryout, make sure your son wears proper attire and brings their own baseball glove. Bats and all other equipment will be provided. Cleats are recommended, but please also bring a pair of sneakers / trainers in case of rain – we will use indoor facilities and cleats are not allowed indoors. Having your own water bottle is also recommended, though water will be provided at the fields.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please email the appropriate coach contact as provided in the flyer.
Thank you!
Bangkok All-Stars
Korean Community Annual Meeting – September 16th
by Hyemin Lim
hyeminlim@gmail.com
We are pleased to invite all Korean parents for the annual meeting.
It is held on Wednesday, September 16 from 8: 30 to 11:30 AM in the MPB.
This is a great opportunity to gain useful information regarding the upcoming school year so we hope to see you all there.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact to Seunga Wi meggy.wi29@gmail.com 0929871989
American Red Cross Instructor Training Course
by Corry Day
corryd@isb.ac.th
ISB Aquatics program is looking for people from our parent community interested in becoming an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
We offer four, 6-week swimming lesson sessions throughout the school year (stipend positions). These sessions run after school.
The training will consist of a Friday–Sunday weekend course and cost is 6,400 baht for certification.
Course date will be October 30, 31 and Nov 1 (could be weekend before October break if this is a better option).
Contact Aquatics Director Corry Day if you are interested
corryd@isb.ac.th
Masters Swimming Monday Afternoons at ISB
by Wendy VanBRAMER
wendyc@isb.ac.th
If the morning Masters Swimming group isn’t going to turn you into a Michael Phelps, Sarah Sjostrom, Katy Ledecky or Chad le Clos, then try the afternoon Master Swimming group at ISB!
We swim at the ISB 25 meter pool on Mondays at 4:30 PM. There is no cost and all are welcome.
In addition, we have a Masters Swimming google group that we use to share information on swimming, local events and have recently started a workout bank that all can contribute to and use. Write to wendyc@isb.ac.th if you would like to be added to the group.
See you at the pool!
ISB Masters Swimming Mission statement
To promote health, wellness, fitness, for adults in the ISB community through swimming
Goals and objectives
- To encourage and promote improved physical fitness and health in adults
- To offer adults the opportunity to participate in lifelong fitness program
- To offer educational information on swimming to adults
- To provide workouts and motivation to Master swimmers
- To provide information on local and international Masters swimming events
- To enhance fellowship and camaraderie among Masters swimmers
- To have fun!
ISB Music Program
angelak@isb.ac.th
eNewsletter Guideline
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.
dennish@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.