Professional Learning Day and ISB Holiday
Thursday Sept. 17 is Professional Learning Day for teachers. No school for students.
Friday Sept.18 2015 is an ISB holiday. Also no school. Classes will resume on Monday Sept. 21 2015. It will be a ‘B’ day.
Peace Day – September 21
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.
On Sept 21, all students are invited to wear white, and can be out of uniform (while still adhering to our dress code).
ES Parent Conferences – October 1 and 2
We are looking forward to sharing your child’s learning progress in our upcoming Parent/Teacher conferences. For grades 2-5 only, students are invited to attend the conference with you. Your child’s teacher will be in touch with how this will look, but keep in mind that this structure is not a student-led conference, but rather a chance for students to informally discuss how their learning has progressed in the first several weeks of school. Students in grades PK-1 will not be involved in the Parent/Teacher conference. All students are welcome to attend the Book Fair in the ES library HUB and the ESMPR where supervision will be provided.
Soon, we will be communicating how to schedule a time for conferences with both homeroom and specialists. This process happens online.
ES After School Activities
This Semester’s After School Activity program will begin on Monday, Sept. 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 Community Activity Office (CAO).
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 if it is before your third session. I am in the Community Activity Office (CAO) 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) 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!
(Repeat) 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.
(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 Lorber mindylorber@gmail.com and Verena Petzinnaverena19@yahoo.com
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. 14 | ES Parent Education Workshop, 12:30-2:00 pm (MPB1) |
| 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 |
| Sept. 21 | Peace Day Celebration |
| Sept. 22-24 | Gr. 3 Field Trip to the Snake Farm 8:00am-12:00 |
| Sept. 25 | Black and Gold Spirit Dress Day |
| Sept. 25 | Lost and Found Display |
