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Dengue Fever

by Sally PLOMLEY
sallyp@isb.ac.th

Every year at the end of the wet season we see an increased incidence of Dengue Fever. This year is no exception. It is important that we limit potential exposure to the virus as well as recognise the symptoms of this potentially fatal disease.
Limiting exposure to mosquitoes is important in disease prevention. Limit areas for mosquito breeding such as stagnant water around the house. The mosquitos that spread Dengue fever can bite any time (even the middle of the day) so use of insect repellants/long sleeved clothing where possible is important.

Dengue fever is an infection caused by dengue viruses (4 different types).
It is common with an estimated 100 million people infected with the virus every year.
Dengue virus is transmitted by a bite from infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).

Symptoms:

Symptoms usually start 3 to 14 days (usually 4 to 7 days) after the mosquito bite.

The disease has a sudden onset and symptoms may include:
● fever for 3 to 7 days
● intense headache and pain behind the eyes
● muscle and joint pain
● loss of appetite
● vomiting and diarrhoea
● skin rash
● bleeding, usually from the nose or gums.
Recovery is sometimes associated with prolonged fatigue and depression.
Repeated episodes of dengue fever may result in excessive bleeding and shock but, with appropriate treatment, are rarely fatal.
Diagnosis of dengue fever is made by clinical presentation and a blood test.
Spread:
A mosquito becomes infected if it bites an infected person while the fever is present (an average period of about 3 to 5 days).
After biting an infected person it takes 4 to 10 days before the mosquito can infect other people.
The mosquito remains infective for life.
Dengue fever is not directly spread from person-to-person. It can be spread by person-mosquito-person spread.
Treatment
There is no specific antiviral treatment available.
General recommendations include controlling fever and pain with paracetamol/acetaminophen rather than aspirin/Ibuprofen/Naproxen (may promote bleeding), and increasing fluid intake. Aspirin should not be given to children under 12 years of age unless specifically recommended by a doctor.
Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever is a complication of Dengue Fever in some people. It usually presents as the fever is subsiding.
Return IMMEDIATELY to see a doctor if any of the following warning signs appear:
● Severe abdominal pain or persistent vomiting
● Red spots or patches on the skin
● Bleeding from nose or gums
● Vomiting blood
● Black, tarry stools
● Drowsiness or irritability
● Pale, cold, or clammy skin
● Difficulty breathing

Prevention
● Exclusion from school or work is usually not necessary but people experiencing fever from dengue infection should not be in an environment where they may be bitten by mosquitoes. If this is not possible they should stay at home until they have no fever and are therefore no longer infectious (usually 3 to 5 days).
● There is no vaccine to prevent human infection by this virus.
● Personal protection and the environmental management of mosquitoes are important in preventing illness.
● Prevent access of mosquitoes to an infected person with a fever.

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).

 

 

 

Board of Trustees’ Announcement

by: Marc de Vries
Chair
Board of Trustees

Ms. Joy Davy has resigned from the Board of Trustees. Joy has been hired on a part time basis by the Board of Trustees to serve as Board Secretary. She will be in charge of the administrative functions of the board and provide general support to the board and its committees. Joy has been an invaluable and dedicated member of the Board for the last seven and a half years and we would like to welcome her in her new role.

In this regard, we would like to announce the vacancy to the ISA community and call for candidates who are willing to be considered for the said position. All ISA members are qualified to apply provided that they are not employees of ISB, nor a spouse, parent, or child of an employee. The successful candidate will serve the remainder of Joy’s term, which will be until July 2016. If you are interested to apply, please fill out the attached Board of Trustees Candidate CV and send it to the Committee on Trustees, c/o Joy Davy, the email is joy.davy@yahoo.com. Also attached is a brief description of a Trustee’s roles and responsibilities. The deadline for the submission of CVs is 12:00 noon Friday November 27, 2015.

Email: joy.davy@yahoo.com

BOT Roles and Responsibilities
BOT Candidate CV

 

Later Starts Decision

by  Andrew DAVIES
andrewd@isb.ac.th

Over the last two years the Board of Trustees and the ISB Leadership Team have been investigating the possibility of starting the school day later for one or more divisions.

After a very careful review, we have decided to delay any potential later starts for students for at least two years. The data we have collected from surveys last year, during our summer school trial, and our one-day trial earlier this month, show no clear mandate for change from our community – there are many in favor and many against a change in start and end times. We have also learned through narrative comments and communications with students, parents, and teachers, that a change to a later time could pose significant inconvenience for some.

We know that starting school later will be beneficial to adolescents – we are simply hampered by traffic and logistics at the moment. Even though we have not been able to make a change at this stage, the research and the thinking have been helpful and we will continue to explore options for any potential future change in two or three years time.

We would like to thank our community for the cooperation shown with respect to trials and survey completion.

 

ISB Calendar for 2016/17

by Andrew DAVIES
andrewd@isb.ac.th

The Board of Trustees has approved the ISB Calendar for 2016/17. In setting the calendar, input was gained from a parent committee, a board committee, the leadership team, and the Teacher Organization representatives. Please note that the 2017/18 calendar is likely to start in the week before HM Queen’s birthday (between 7-11 August) so please be prepared for an adjustment then by up to one week.

ISB Panther Fans – Sports News

by Derrick QUINET
derrickq@isb.ac.th

Go Panthers!

IASAS Basketball Exchange Schedule

Spirit Night Poster

 

Join us for the 56th BBSA Opening Day Ceremonies – Saturday, Nov 21st at 11:00am

by Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com

Please join us on Saturday, Nov 21st at 11:00am at Reinsch field as we open the 56th season of Bangkok Baseball Softball Association (BBSA).  There will be a parade of the 30 teams, followed by opening remarks, singing from the high school VOX singers and American hot dogs and hamburgers. Our guest speaker will be be Doug Dent, an ISB parent and employee of Chevron.  Doug is also a former minor league baseball player with the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers.  It is a fantastic spectacle and a great family outing.

Cafeteria News…Thanksgiving

by Epicure Manager:  Michelle Mueller Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th

November brings us the celebration of US Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is a time where we are reminded to be in gratitude for our plenty and our bounty.  It is a time of Community, Collaboration, Friendship, Family, Gratitude, Blessings and Remembrance.  Ideally it should be a day like any other in terms of gratefulness, however, it is truly special for us to dedicate one day for extra reflection.  As has become custom at the HS/MS Cafeteria, Epicure will be serving up a traditional Thanksgiving Feast (with a twist) on Thursday Nov 26 starting at 10:00am.  Because of the shortage of Turkey’s in Thailand this year, the delightful menu will include: Carved Roast Herb Chicken, Honey Glazed Ham, Homemade Herb Stuffing, Giblets Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Carrot Medley and Pumpkin Pie, all for only 160 B.  Should your child wish to partake in this celebration on Thursday, please ensure that their campus cards are topped up so as not to disappoint.  Parents are welcome to partake in the festivities!  Enjoy.

Check us out on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicurethailand Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/EpicureThailand

 

 

 

 

The Angels Among Us – MS/HS Choir Concert – November 30th

by Coleen Mann
coleenp@isb.ac.th

Come join us for an evening of joy, beautiful music and community! The Middle Choirs will be presenting a Thailand premiere of Sarah Quartel’s Snow Angel with string players from Mr. Weinhold’s classes. The High School classes will be performing a diverse selection of choral music weaving together stories of family, home and our connections to each other. The concert is at 6:30pm on November 30th in the Chevron theatre. Admission is free.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passion Day Update

by Bronwyn WEALE
bronwynw@isb.ac.th

With much excitement students from Grades 4 – 12 received an email regarding their Passion Day activity for the 1st of December.  If your child is involved in an off – campus event you should have received an electronic parent consent form via e mail on the 10th of November.  Can you please complete this form to ensure your child is able to participate in this fantastic opportunity that is aligned to their passion, area of interest or curiosity.

Students will shortly be receiving an email from their activity leader welcoming them to their group. Please encourage your child to check their email regularly regarding Passion Day communications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special PTA Popcorn sale to help family of deceased ISB worker

by Charlotte Hallengren
c.hallengren@gmail.com
PTA President

Earlier this semester, Khun Supachai tragically passed away in a road accident.  Khun Supachai worked as an air conditioning technician at ISB and was a valued member of our community since July 2013

Khun Supachai was married and had a one-year old daughter.

The PTA would like to raise some money to help Khun Supachai’s wife and daughter.  All proceeds from this Friday’s PTA popcorn sale (Nov 20th) will be donated to those Khun Supachai left behind.  The PTA will also put a donation box on the popcorn table if any member of the ISB community wish to provide an additional donation.

 

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