Branding and Identity – SURVEY
by Chad Bates
chadb@isb.ac.th
Dear Community Members
It is difficult to believe that our Mission, Vision and Definition of Learning (our guiding documents) were drafted more than 8 years ago. These documents have served us well.
So much is changing in the world of education and here at ISB that we believe it is time to see whether our guiding documents need to be updated to reflect the ISB of the future. With this in mind we have started a number of Branding and Identity initiatives which will focus on who we are, who we aspire to be, what we value and how we tell our story.
A team of teachers and administrators across all divisions will be reviewing our Mission, Vision and other guiding documents in March. They will be assisted by a consultant, Chris Jansen. At the same time we are working with other consultants to update our visual and digital identities which will impact our web presence, printed materials, campus signage etc. We are also working on a Facilities Master Plan which will reflect the type of learning spaces we want for the future.
We will be sharing this work with the community as it develops to get feedback, but before we start, we would also like your input. Please take 5 minutes to complete this survey and tell us what you value about ISB and where you see opportunities to make ISB even better.
Thank you for taking the time – your input will be invaluable.
Dr Andrew Davies Graeme Scott Vivien Brelsford
Head of School Deputy Head of School Deputy Head of School/CFO
Meet new Friends at the International Family Fair
by Laurie Tyre
suzie.lucie@gmail.com
On Saturday, February 27 from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the Rajendra Hall gym and the surrounding areas at ISB, our community will be celebrating its international diversity. The fair will feature food and decor from many different nationalities represented here at our school. All this eating makes people thirsty, so we need you to volunteer for just one hour to sell drinks to all the happy visitors. No experience necessary, just bring your smile! Sign up for a shift by clicking the link below and adding your name to the list. For more information, contact me directly: Laurie Tyre suzie.lucie@gmail.com
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xN5Q8xObz-hR1SqU06xglycqVyti6yzq89Qy4NsY4gY/edit?usp=sharing
The International Family Fair is coming and we need volunteers!
by Maria Van Zant
mvanzant@hotmail.com
The annual International Family Fair (IFF) is on Saturday, February 27 from 4:00 to 7:00pm.
This is a chance to celebrate our international diversity with food and fun from many different nationalities represented here at our school. We will also have fun activities and games for all ages.
This great community event cannot be possible without your help — it takes over 100 volunteers to make the day fun for all. So please click here to sign up for a shift of one hour or so for ticket sales and/or games. No experience necessary, just bring your smile!
IFF Raffle tickets sale
by Rachel Nahmias
arjmon13@gmail.com
Win! Win! Win! Hundreds of amazing prizes! Tickets are available Tuesday-Thursday– 7-8am and 1:30-2:30 in front of the admission office. Friday 7-8am same place, 12:30-2:3pm next to the Booster Hut
This year we have hundreds of the most awesome prizes ever!!! Hong-Kong Round trip, Mini Ipad, Round trip to Africa!, GoPro camera, Sports goods … and many other amazing prizes…so come and buy your tickets!!
IFF – MS Photography Competition, Only 5 Days Left
by Rachel Nahmias
arjmon13@gmail.com
Inviting all MS students to take part in this fun photography competition!
THEME: Living in Thailand
DEADLINE: Monday, February 22nd – 8:00 am
Click here for more information
Booster Drinks Booth at IFF
by Laurie Tyre
suzie.lucie@gmail.com
On Saturday, February 27 from 4 – 7 pm in the Rajendra gym at ISB, our community will be celebrating its international diversity. The fair will feature food and decor from many different nationalities represented here at our school. All this eating makes people thirsty, so the Booster Club needs volunteers for just one hour to sell drinks to all the happy visitors. No experience necessary, just bring your smile! Sign up for a shift by clicking the link below and adding your name to the list. For more information, contact me directly: Laurie Tyre suzie.lucie@gmail.com
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xN5Q8xObz-hR1SqU06xglycqVyti6yzq89Qy4NsY4gY/edit?usp=sharing
IFF Security Request
by Rachel Nahmias
arjmon13@gmail.com
IFF Will take place next Saturday – February 27, 4-7pm.
ID –
Please don’t forget to bring you ID card with you.
If you have guests coming to the event they will need any type of ID as well.
Parking –
Due to lack of parking place in school, if possible please avoid coming to the event with your car.
We encourage everyone to come with their bikes.
IFF Country Parade – registration is over
by Gabriela Alvarez Fourcade
Sanja Stanley
sanja_stanly@hotmail.com
gabilux1969@gmail.com
Dear all,
A big thank you to all of you who contacted us to participate in the IFF Country Parade.
All the countries which will parade have been registered and confirmed already, however, if you want to join the parade, please check out the list below. You are free and welcome to join any of those countries which appear on the list (new countries won’t be added any longer).
Today, Thursday 18th
we will be sending the parade details to all countries already confirmed for the parade.
For further information, please contact any of us.
Best wishes,
Gabriela and Sanja
IFF Parade Coordinators
| ARGENTINA |
| AUSTRALIA |
| AUSTRIA |
| BANGLADESH |
| BRAZIL |
| BULGARIA |
| CANADA |
| CHINA |
| COLOMBIA |
| DENMARK |
| ECUADOR |
| ETHIOPIA |
| FRANCE |
| GEORGIA |
| GERMANY |
| HUNGARY |
| INDIA |
| INDONESIA |
| IRELAND |
| ISRAEL |
| ITALY |
| JAPAN |
| KENYA |
| KOREA |
| MALAYSIA |
| MEXICO |
| MONGOLIA |
| NETHERLANDS |
| NEW ZEALAND |
| NIGERIA |
| NORWAY |
| PAKISTAN |
| PERU |
| PHILIPPINES |
| POLAND |
| PUERTO RICO |
| SERBIA |
| SINGAPORE |
| SOUTH AFRICA |
| SPAIN |
| SWEDEN |
| SWITZERLAND |
| THAILAND |
| UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN and NORTHERN IRELAND |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
Middle School Art Exhibit
tristam@isb.ac.thYou are cordially invited to visit the Middle School Art Exhibit being held in the Main Library from Monday, 15 February – Friday, 11 March.
Welcome to the world of middle school students at ISB. Their works approach this theme in a variety of media and from numerous perspectives.
The next and final Middle School Art Exhibit will be held in the Chevron Theatre Foyer from 27 April – 12 May. Some of the works will be for sale at the MS Art Silent Auction on 27 April and 11 May.
Thank you,
Trista
Parent Volunteers needed to judge Tournament of Minds
by Selena GALLAGHER
selenag@isb.ac.th
On Sunday March 6th, ISB will be hosting the Bangkok Tournament of Minds and we need some willing volunteers to get involved and help out on the day as judges. This is a fantastic enrichment opportunity for our students as well as many others in the region, but we couldn’t make it happen without the gift of time from many volunteers. No experience is necessary and all the details of the event are below. If you are interested in helping out, or if you have any questions, please contact Selena Gallagher at selenag@isb.ac.th.
When?
Sunday March 6th 2016
What?
A team creative problem-solving competition. Teams of up to 7 students from either elementary or secondary schools compete in one of three divisions – Language Literature, Social Sciences or Math Engineering. They work for six weeks to solve a long-term challenge and present their solution on Tournament Day in front of an audience and a panel of judges. On the day, teams also face an unseen Spontaneous Challenge.
Who?
Approximately 400 students from schools across Thailand and the S.E. Asian region.
Why?
The aim of TOM is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management and the discipline to work collaboratively within a competitive environment. Tournament of
What’s involved?
As a judge, you would be part of a panel of three to judge one of the long-term challenges or the spontaneous challenge, according to specific criteria. There will be a recommended training session in the week leading up to the Tournament to familiarise you with the challenge and the judging criteria, then you will be required to come along on 6th March for the Tournament itself. The schedule is still to be determined but likely commitment is around four to five hours, depending on assignment.
What’s in it for me?
Supporting a worthwhile enrichment opportunity that wouldn’t happen without people like you.
The joy of seeing students demonstrating their ingenuity, creativity and cooperation.
And free food!
Register your child for the 2016 North Bangkok Basketball Association (NBBL) season
by Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com
+66-84-388-7715
Registration is open to all boys and girls in grades KG-12. The fee is THB 3,100 for all players. Players do NOT need to be ISB students but all games and practices take place at ISB.
Team practices will begin the week starting March 7th. League play will take place on Saturdays and begin on March 12th. Games will continue every Saturday (except for Songkran break) and conclude the weekend of May 20th/21st with league championships.
We have attached the Top Flight weekly clinic schedule so you are aware when your child will practice. Some coaches may also choose to hold a weekly team practice.
We will need many parents to help out as coaches in order for the league to function. Parents only need to coach the teams at Saturday games since we have Top Flight running weekday practices. But if we don’t have enough parent volunteers for a league we will not be able to offer basketball for that particular age group. So we strongly encourage all parents to sign up to help coach.
Please see the attached assessment schedule for Sunday, March 6th. Normally assessments would be held on a Saturday but there are too many conflicts with other activities for our students for Saturday, March 5th.
Payment for the NBBL season can be made at new Community Activity Office (CAO) which is located next to the bookstore at ISB. The CAO is open from 7:00 to 11:00AM and 12:00 to 3:30PM Monday – Friday.
Please go to the NBBL website at https://www.isb.ac.th/basketball for the link to our registration system and for other important information.
If you have any questions, please contact the NBBL at info@nbbl.asia
Yoga for Freedom – March 12th
by Kerstin Wild
kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com
Yoga for Freedom – March 12th
Mark the date! Saturday, March 12th, 7:30-8:45am at ISB, MPB Building
Join the Yoga for Freedom event with ISB families, the community and the Traffic Jam Club for the 7th year of the event. Help raise awareness and raise funds against human trafficking and for freedom. Like last year, we are supporting the Organization ZOE Children’s Home in Chiangmai. ZOE rescue trafficking victims and safe them in family shelter for girls and boys. ZOE provides nutritional food, medical care, education and other essentials to minors in a family-unit setting, for long-term positive results for survivors of human trafficking.
Become part of this project. Join this fun family-oriented yoga event to help rescue children from human trafficking and give them a better future in life. Together let’ s raise awareness and energy, creating inner peace, love and freedom, to voice that violence of any kind has to stop.
On Saturday, March 12th, 7:30-8:45am, at MPB Building, ISB.
Mr. Andy Marshall and ISB’s Traffic Jam Club are part of this project and have helped to make this happen.
T-Shirts will be on sale before the event and on 12th March. This money will also be donated.
Bring a water bottle and yoga mat (if you have one).
More information: www.zoechildren.org or e-mail: kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com, talola.bz@gmail.com or andym@isb.ac.th.
No yoga experience, just bring a positive spirit and many friends.
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.
maurilib@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.