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Reminders for the week ahead
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
The week ahead will be a disrupted week as we celebrate the H.M. King’s Birthday with a holiday on Monday and a disrupted Friday due to the Bike for Dad event, which will result in an early dismissal for the entire school.
The schedule for next Friday will be a condensed four block schedule as follows:
Friday 11 December (Day 4)
7.20-8.00 Period 6
8.05-8.45 Period 8
8.55-9.35 Period 2
9.40-10.20 Period 4
10.20 Dismissal
We hope you enjoy the long weekend and wish all our students the best as they prepare for exams and final assessments in the last two weeks of the semester.
Report Card Holds
Andy Vaughan & Phil Rogers
andyv@isb.ac.th, philr@isb.ac.th
Please note that parents will be unable to access report cards through Powerschool if a report card hold has been placed on a student account. Report card holds occur if books are outstanding at the Library, fees are overdue or textbooks not returned. If a report card hold has occurs in the next two weeks parents will be notified via an automated email from Powerschool.
To avoid report card holds please encourage your child(ren) to return all library books, and any textbooks used solely in semester 1.
To remove a report after semester finishes you will need to visit the HS Office from 21-24 December with the outstanding item.
December Examinations (Grade 9 & 10 ONLY)
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
All students Grade 9 & 10 students will have two days of exams covering English, Mathematics & Science. Their individual schedules are already up on their Powerschool account. Grade 11 & 12 students will be in NORMAL classes.
- exams run on Monday 14th December & Tuesday 15th December.
- There are 2 exam sessions each day starting at 8am and 11:30am Students should arrive at their exam venues 15 minutes early. Students will not be permitted to leave an exam early.
. - Student are expected to bring pens, pencils, rulers, erasers, ISB ID card, calculator (if required) and a clear water bottle to each exam.
- Students who do not have an exam at a particular time they may return home early to study or use our Library for private study.
- Students can leave school early (before 2:05pm) after an exam by completing an Early departure_Examinations. This form will be posted on the Parent and Student Portals or hard copies can be obtained from the HS Office. Students will need to have a parent-signed, completed form for each instance they wish to leave campus.
- Students are expected to take each exam as scheduled. Students who are sick for an exam must contact the HS office immediately. Medical certificates MUST be provided.
- Thursday 78th December and Friday 18th December are exam feedback days where normal attendance is expected. Teachers will look at group and individual feedback, review markschemes and success criteria, look at exemplary answers and develop future goals. School will still finish at 11:30am on the Friday following the HS end of year assembly.
PowerSchool will be closed to student and parent access from 7am on Monday 14th December until after the exam period.
H.S. Counseling News
Andrew Weiser
andreww@isb.ac.th
Grade 9
This week our 9th graders had a presentation on student safeguarding. We spoke about why ISB has a focus on this area. We discussed when and who to report to when a student is feeling unsafe or uncomfortable with a person or situation. We then played out a few scenarios that lead to good conversations about personal safety. Below is two links to an electronic version of a brochure that was shared with students pertaining to student safety.
https://drive.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/file/d/0B_c32vcH8_0oYkNteXBKak9vNlU/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/file/d/0B_c32vcH8_0odFBGNElIbzVaU1U/view?usp=sharing
Grade 10
Now is the time that students should be reviewing the materials that teachers have given them or communicated to them that will be on the final. By starting now, they can do a little bit each day, rather than try to “cram” in the last days leading up to the exams. Cramming doesn’t help so much anyway. See this link to a study from UCLA:
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/cramming-for-a-test-don-t-do-it-237733
So it’s just like common sense suggests: you can retain more by taking smaller chunks at a time, than by trying to stuff it in all at once and hope that you can regurgitate it before you forget!
If any 10th graders want to change electives for the second semester, they should see their counselor as soon as possible. Most elective classes are full, so there is limited movement possible, so hopefully students are happy with their second semester schedule.
Grade 11
For IB Diploma students, give some thought to your Extended Essay research question. For everyone, enjoy the long weekend! Take care of yourself!
Grade 12
Hopefully, Seniors enjoyed a break from the usual high school pace with their Passion Day activity.
We continue to remind students to schedule an appointment in advance to submit their applications sooner, rather than later. All applications to universities with December and January deadlines need to be submitted with the counselor by Thursday, December 17. We suggest that students applying to Canada submit their applications prior to the December break as well. Students need to have their standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS) sent as well before the application deadline.
Just as we shared a link last week to start thinking about transition to university, here is a recent Washington Post article about one parent’s communication with their college freshman.
Upcoming University Visits
Okayama University December 10, 2015 10:20 AM
Keio University – GIGA program December 11, 2015 10:20 AM
Pima Community College December 14, 2015 10:20 AM
Sports News
Derrick Quinet
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Second season teams enjoyed a fun-filled Spirit Night last weekend, with the basketball teams playing through Saturday in the ISB Friendship Tournament. The festive night showcased all of our HS teams, providing an opportunity for fans young and old to watch rugby, touch, tennis and basketball. The swim team was away. The Booster Club once again provided fantastic support, gear, and gizmos to the crowds, and the atmosphere and crowds were unbeatable.
The varsity boys basketball team wrapped up the Friendship Tournament on Saturday in style, going undefeated for the weekend and beating TCIS in the final to claim the championship. The girls varsity basketball team enjoyed a very successful weekend, going 3-1 en route to a third place finish. Congratulations to all of our coaches and players!
Pre-KG sale to support After The Wave Foundation
Wendy VanBramer
wendyc@isb.ac.thNext week, bring your money to support our youngest students in their community service efforts.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 8th and 9th, the PreKG students will be selling items in support of After The Wave Foundation, Thailand. Look for them in the High School Middle School Cafeteria. All proceeds will go to support After the Wave Foundation, Thailand. Learn more at https://www.atw-thailand.com/
ISB String Bash
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Please mark your calendars for the first annual ISB Strings Bash on Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theatre. The concert will feature students in our ES, MS, and HS strings programs showcasing not only some beautiful music but also giving a window into the learning process that happens everyday in the classroom.
The Holiday Concert for HS Bands
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
The Holiday Concert for HS Bands will take place in the CCT Theatre on December 10th, at 6:30 pm. Selections to be performed include classic holiday tunes, jazz standards, and new original works for band. The concert is free of charge and all are invited. Start your holiday off with inspiring music to bring the spirit of the season!
eNewsletter Guidelines
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.