Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Chakri Day No School
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 is Chakri Day. No school for students and classified staff. However, it is a professional day for certified staff. Classes resume on Thursday, April 7, 2016. It will be a ‘D’ day.
ES Parent Education Workshop – April 7, 2016, 7:30-9:00 am (MPB 1)
From Consumer to Creators
Mobile devices permeate the world we live in. They help us communicate, capture our lives and our learning, and they also entertain. A new reality of parenting is emerging and we are grappling with big questions:
- How comfortable am I with my children engaging with mobile devices? What are our family agreements?
- How can we ensure our children are using mobile devices in ways that empower creativity, problem solving and learning?
This interactive workshop will unpack how our children use devices and support ways we can take them from being passive consumers of content to active creators of content.
Bring your mobile device (iPad or iPhone) and be ready to enjoy a list of ideas and suggested apps just in time for the Songkran holiday.
For a complete list of apps to download in advance, check out this page: https://smarturl.it/isbcreators
Songkran Assembly
Our students will participate in our annual Songkran Assembly next Friday. Due to space restrictions and safety regulations, this is a student only event and parents will not be admitted to the theater. We will however, upload photos onto our Flickr pages. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day—April 7 and 8, 2016
These two days are ‘Out of uniform’ days in the Elementary School. On PE days, students need to wear their PE uniforms. On their non PE day, students may choose to not wear their ISB uniform.
NaNoWriMo Update
Last November, many elementary students participated in National Novel Writing Month and worked hard all month to achieve their word count goals. Since then, some students have been busy revising, editing and preparing their novels for publication. We will have a NaNoWriMo Celebration and Book Launch in May to recognise these student authors, so in order to be prepared for this, the deadline for publishing NaNoWriMo novels is Songkran. All participating students should have a copy of the publishing instructions, but if you need a copy, please email Selena Gallagher at selenag@isb.ac.th
ES After School Activities
We are more than half-way through our After School Activity program!
All ASAs have already hosted their 4th-6th session. Please note that Wednesday, April 6th is a school holiday – no ASA in session.
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
(Repeat) 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.
(Repeat) ISB Summer School 2016 and Enrichment Camps
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.
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
(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
April 2016
| Apr. 4-5, 7 | Guest Thai Musicians (for students) |
| Apr. 5 | Cub Scouts Pack Meeting |
| What’s a Trustee? BoT Evening 6:30 pm MPB 3 | |
| Apr. 6 | Chakri Day – Professional Day |
| (No School for Students and Classified Staff) | |
| Apr. 7 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (MPB 1) |
| Apr. 7-8 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Apr. 7-8 | Songkran Author Visit (for students) |
| Apr. 8 | ES Songkran Assembly 9:30 am (for students only) |
| Apr. 11-15 | Spring Holidays (No School) |
| Apr. 13-15 | Songkran Days (Holiday for Classified Staff) |
| Apr. 18-22 | Earth Week |
| Apr. 19 | BoT Meeting 6:00 pm |
| Apr. 21-22 | Gr. 5 Book Sale |
| Apr. 25 | Meet the BoT Candidates Night 6:30 pm |
| Apr. 26 | Early Dismissal 1:00 pm |
| Apr. 28 | ES PTA Parent Meeting 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Apr. 29 | Lost and Found Display |
| Apr. 30 | After School Dance Photo Day |
