Conferences
We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming families for student-led conferences over the last two days. Observing parents and children in deep conversation, reflecting and celebrating learning growth and effort has been an absolute pleasure! We trust parents enjoyed it too.
Early Dismissal – Tuesday March 15, 2016
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:05pm on Tuesday, March 15th. On Early Release Days, school buses leave ISB campus at 1:15 p.m.
After School Supervision – an appeal to parents
We are concerned about the number of students who are currently unsupervised on campus after 2.15pm each day. In line with expectations described in the ES Parent/Student Handbook , ES students MAY NOT be on campus after school unless they are enrolled in a school sponsored activity, or directly supervised by an adult in charge (appointed by the family). Please ensure you know where your child is each afternoon and that maids and nannies understand ISB policy around supervision after school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Class Placement for 2016-17
Parents who would like to give us information to consider for class placement in 2016-17 are welcome to do so. Please pick up a form in the Counseling Office starting Friday, March 18. The forms are due back in the Counseling Office by Friday, April 1.
Please note: Parents may not request specific teachers. This form asks for learning and educational information regarding your child. For parents who are unable to come in to pick up a form, please contact the Counseling Secretary at kunlawan@isb.ac.th for an electronic copy.
If You Know you are Leaving ISB
Families who are leaving ISB at the end of the school year are asked to inform the school as soon as possible using the official Notice of Withdrawal Form. This helps us prepare school records for your child and with planning for next year. Completed forms can be dropped off at the ES Office.
ISB Summer School 2016
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.
Please click here to access all information on our website about the programs, dates, costs, and registration process. Registration is now open with an Early Bird special that expires on Friday, April 29th.
Enrichment Camps within ISBs Summer School Program
Each year, a number of enrichment camps are offered to students. Typically, these offer learning and exploration around a core learning area. This year, ISB is offering some old favorites as well as many new courses, including:
- Two week Computer Science for All (previously known as Coding & Robotics) and is open to students going into grades 4 – 9
- A one week Panther Musical Theatre Camp open to students in grades 4 – 8.
- Two week camps in Mandarin and Spanish open to students who will be in grades 1 – 5 in 2016/17, and three week camps inThai open to students who will be in grades 1 – 8 next year.
- A two-week camp in drama improvisation (Devising Theatre) open to students who will be in grades 4 – 8.
- One-to-four week camps, called Physical Fun, for students who will be in grades 2 – 9 in 2016/17.
For any questions, please email sumdir16@isb.ac.th
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
International School Bangkok
ES After School Activities
After School Activities are well underway. There are few limited spaces available in some of our ASA. Remember once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS. Most ASA have already hosted their 2nd session so there are no longer any changes permitted.
Please note that Tuesday, March 15th, is an early release day so all ASA will take place one hour earlier from 1:15pm-2:15pm.
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
ES World Soccer Tournament
The Dutch are inviting you to join a friendly ISB ES International Soccer Tournament on Sunday 3 April 2016. Form a team of 6 to 8 kids that represents your country (i.e. USA, Australia) or a region (i.e. Scandinavia, South America), and sign up before 21 March.
Japan, the UK and Thailand have already signed up!
The tournament is open to all ES students from Grades 2-5 (boys and girls). The tournament will be held on Field D from 09-12 am (astro turf behind the MS/HS cafeteria). There are no costs involved; just bring a parent coach and a referee. Looking forward to some fun and challenging soccer matches!!
Sign up: isbworldsoccer@outlook.com
Contact: Emilie Huisman
(Repeat) 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.
(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. 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 | |
