ES Yearbook Photos
The yearbook photos will take place the week of Sept. 7 through Sept. 11, 2015 in the ES MPR. This is fully co-ordinated by ISB.
Supporting Your Child’s Development of Numeracy with Cathy Fosnot
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 14th from 12:30 – 2:00! Consultant Cathy Fosnot will offer a session, “What is Numeracy and how can we help our children develop it? Cathy is Professor Emeritus of Childhood Education and the Founding Director of Mathematics in the City, a nationally recognized center for professional development at the City College of New York. She has authored and co-authored over 40 books and articles on mathematics education. Cathy will be working with PK – 6th grade teachers in September. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!
September 21 Peace Day
Peace Day events are held around the world on September 21 each year to honor those who have worked to end conflict and promote peace, and to celebrate a commitment to peace within ourselves, our families, our community, and our world. Along with other planned activities, our school will come together as one day for a student Assembly, which promises to be very special. On that day, all students and faculty are invited to wear white.
Picking up Students
We need your help in keeping our quad areas open for student learning, right up to the end of the day. We have noticed a large increase in parents and helpers coming into the different quads, (especially downstairs in the Grade 1 quad) long before the 2.05 pick-up time. This limits our ability to use these spaces for student learning. We request that parents and helpers delay their arrival time to school a little and be conscious of using gathering spaces away from quad areas until just before the 2.05 end of school time. Please pass this message on to anyone who is collecting children from ISB. Thank-you in advance for your cooperation.
Lost your ISB ID Card?
If you are an ISB parent and have lost your ID card, please complete the form linked here. Cost is BHT 200, the replacement ID Card can be collected from the Business Office. Allow 24 hours for printing.
After School Supervision
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 in charge, appointed by the family. Thank you for your cooperation.
ISB is a Nut-free Campus
As stated on p. 31 of the Parent Student Handbook, ISB is a nut-free campus. We have many students at our school with serious nut allergies. In order to keep them safe, we do not allow any kind of nuts on our campus at any time. This includes the snacks and lunches that you might send to school with your child. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our children safe.
ES After School Activities
This semester’s After School Activity program will begin on Monday, September 21st. The following are some important dates for you to note in your calendar:
Friday, September 11th – Confirmation of ES ASA are sent home via the Friday Folder.
Monday, September 21st – ES ASA begin! ES ASA locations and availability will be posted daily outside the ES office.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register at the CAO but don’t delay! Remember, once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your ASA choice once it is before your third session.
I am in the office daily from 7:30am – 9:30 if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) Elementary School International Day Volunteers Needed
ES International Day is set for Friday, 30 October, 2015. This is a fun filled day for the elementary school when parents turn the classrooms into various countries represented here at ISB. Students learn the history, heritage, and culture, of these countries through playing games, creating beautiful artwork, tasting new foods, and learning new languages. This special day of learning only happens because of parent volunteers. If you would like to be a part of the ES International Day team, please contact your country rep or ES PTA reps: Mindy Lorbermindylorber@gmail.com and Verena Petzinna verena19@yahoo.com
(Repeat) Come Fly with Peter Pan Jr.!
We’re excited for our 2015-2016 ES Musical production of Peter Pan Jr. on February 17 and 18. The production is open to all students in Grade 4 and 5. While rehearsals are months away, planning is already underway for this exciting theater experience for the ISB community. For more information on joining the production check out the ES Musical page on the ES Music Blog here.
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.
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.
Calendar of Events
September 2015
| Sept. 7-11 | ES Yearbook Photos |
| Sept. 14 | ES Parent Education Workshop, 12:30-2:00 pm (ES MPR) |
| Sept. 17 | Professional Day (No School for Students) |
| Sept. 18 | ISB Holiday (No School for Teachers and Students) |
| Sept. 21 | ES After School Activities Begin |
| Peace Day Celebration – students can wear white | |
| Sept. 25 | Black and Gold Spirit Dress Day |
| Lost and Found Display |
