Student Led Conferences – March 10, 11
There is no school for ES students on these days, however students will attend their conference. Students do not need to wear their school uniform to the conference.
Parents should have received individualized letters for making appointment times last Friday. Pick-a-time, the online scheduler, will remain open until 2pm on Tuesday March 8. To make an appointment, open this link and then follow the directions. Having technical difficulties? Please email Khun Tom cholthis@isb.ac.th.
Detailed information about the structure of the student led conferences will have been communicated through your child’s class blog and/or Friday Folders.
Student Led Conference Tips for Parents:
- Please give your child your full attention and enjoy this focused time with them. Switching off mobile phones is greatly appreciated.
- Taking photographs can be distracting. Please save photos until the end of the conference.
- You and your child do not need to use English – feel free to communicate in your home language.
- When listening to your child, give positive feedback and share your observations about the learning that has taken place.
- If your child seems a little nervous or shy, just give them time and ask guiding questions about what they are showing you.
- Be mindful that something may seem very small to you, but it may have been a huge achievement for your child.
- Remember that student led conferences are not ideal for detailed individual conversations between parents and teachers, however there will be an opportunity made available for you to spend a small part of the homeroom conference with the teacher.
ES Book Fair – Conference Days, March 10 and 11
Stop by the HUB during Parent Teacher Conference days, March 10 and 11 to experience the ES Book fair. Top Bangkok bookstores are all represented: Asia Books, Kinokuniya, Books at 53 and Scholastic. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your book collection.
March 3rd ES Parent Training: Mathematical Reasoning
Thanks to all of the parents who attended and participated in this month’s parent training. We put ourselves in the position of our children as we reasoned about and constructed arguments for our mathematical thinking. Here is a link to the presentation and thehandout.
Our first Stanford online discussion group will meet next Wednesday, March 9th from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. in the ES MPR. Here is a link to the Stanford online course. Here is a link to sign up for thediscussion group. We will be discussing sessions 1 and 2 of the course. Looking forward to some rich conversation!
ES Art Show Gallery Walk- March 7-18, 2016
The annual ES ART SHOW has changed this year. We invite you to wander through the campus to enjoy the amazing and vibrant works of art created by ES students from Kindergarten through Grade 5. There will be several art spaces set up for viewing. Venues will include Kindergarten art in the ES Office and corridor, Grade 1 art in the ISB Main Office, and Grade 2 through Grade 5 art in the Chevron Foyer.
Wishing Tree Club
WISHING TREE CLUB is collecting backpacks to be donated to a local Thai school, Wat Koo. If you wish to donate a backpack, please pick up a card from the box in HS, MS office or ES library. The due date for the backpack is March 11th. For detailed instructions, please follow thislink! Please contact 17288@students.ac.th if you have questions.
ES After School Activities
After School Activities are well underway. A list of ASA locations remains posted outside the CAO for your reference. There are limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register 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 the third session.
Please note that Thursday and Friday, March 10th and 11th, there is no school and no ASA.
I am in the office daily from 1:30pm – 3:30pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES After School Activities Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Summer School 2016 at ISB
Will you be here in Bangkok in June or July? Looking for something for your child(ren) to do? Then check out ISB’s exciting and enriching Summer School Program! Once again students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be learning in an environment that is nurturing, academically challenging, and socially engaging. ISB’s highly qualified summer school teachers are inspired professionals dedicated to creating the best possible learning experiences. New ideas, new curriculum and new friends await each student.
We have a range of classes that are sure to meet every student’s needs with some new special enrichment camps being offered this summer!
Registration is now open with an Early Bird special that expires on Friday, April 29th.
For more information on program dates, courses, costs, and registration process, please clickhere to access the website. You can then check out all the individual pages there by hovering over the green tab labeled 2016 Summer School and clicking on the page you would like to open. For any questions, please emailsumdir16@isb.ac.th
Looking forward to seeing you this summer!
Best Regards,
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
International School Bangkok
(Repeat) Take your MARK, GET SET, GO!
Panther Paws Track and Field is just around the corner! Registration opens March 1st and closes March 18th or as soon as registration reaches 160 participants. Don’t be left in the dust and register quickly!
Panther Paws Track and Field is open to students Pre K – Grade 5. Track meets will take place on Friday afternoons the following dates: April 22nd, April 29th, May 6th and May 13th at the ISB track, 5 – 7p.m.
Cost: THB 1000 per student, including t-shirt. Please note: As this is a parent run activity we must have parent (not helper) volunteers for each session.
For more information, visit: Panther Paws Track and Field
by: Amy Dent
contact: pantherpawsisb@gmail.com
(Repeat) Grade 5 Book Sale
The Grade 5 Used Book Sale is an annual event that takes place in April. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Mercy Center in Klong Toey, where the money is used to support the underprivileged in attending school.
If you have any used books or magazines that are in good condition, we would love to help you recycle these books while at the same time contributing to such a worthwhile cause. Books can be put in the drop boxes located outside of the ES Library and Main Office.
Please be aware of what you are donating. They can be adult, teen, or children’s books, fiction or non-fiction. However, it would be great if you could refrain from donating text-books, instruction manuals, or books that are out-of-date.
(Repeat) 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.
Calendar of Events
March 2016
| Mar. 7-18 | ES Art Exhibition | |
| Mar. 10-11 | ES Student-Led Conferences (no school for ES students. Students will attend their conference) | |
| Mar. 10-11 | ES Book Fair | |
| Mar. 15 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal | |
| Mar. 18 | Black and Gold Spirit Dress Day | |
| Mar. 21 | ISB Holiday (No School) | |
| Mar. 22 | Gr. 5 Student/Parent Meeting: Gr. 6 Learning Program 6:30 pm (Chevron) | |
| Mar. 23 | PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch | |
| Mar. 25 | Lost and Found Display | |
| Mar. 29 | P.E. Swimming 2nd Session Begins | |
