Monday May 2, 2016 is a School Day for Teachers and Students
Please be informed that Monday, May 2, 2016 is NOT a holiday for students and teachers. School in session. It will be a ‘D’ day.
ES Music Concert and Assembly Next Week!
The ES Music Department cordially invites you to join them for their final evening concert of the year! On May 4th at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater students in ES Strings and ES Choirs will perform repertoire that they’ve learned throughout the school year. Students not in choir or strings will not be performing but are welcome to come as audience members.
There will also be a music assembly on May 6 at 9:30am. Unfortunately, we do not have the space to accommodate parents in the Chevron for this event. In this assembly, we will be singing our latest community song, “Sing!” Many students have asked us to send the link home to parents so they can share the song with you. You can find it here.
Thursday May 5 Coronation Day Holiday
Thursday May 5 is Coronation Day. It is a school holiday. Classes resume on Friday May 6. It will be an ‘A’ day.
Thursday May 5 Coronation Day Holiday
Thursday May 5 is Coronation Day. It is a school holiday. Classes resume on Friday May 6. It will be an ‘A’ day.
ISB Book Awards and Character Dress-Up Days
Each year ISB celebrates books that exemplify the way we learn and play at ISB. This year, we are showcasing books that highlight the “achieving our academic potential” part of our mission statement. Grade levels are currently nominating books to win the grade-level award. During the week of May 9th, we will decorate the HUB in “Oscars” style to celebrate the winning selections. Students are encouraged to dress up as book characters who are trying to achieve their academic potential during the May 12th and 13th Out-of-Uniform Days. Think about characters who show determination and resilience in their learning! A photographer will be on hand to document students in their costumes–it would be helpful for children to bring a copy of the book their character comes from, if you have one at home.
Stop by the HUB, browse the selections, and start talking with your children about books you’ve read with characters who are working hard to achieve their academic potential!
Nat Whitman
ES After School Activities
Please note that Thursday, May 5th is a school Holiday – no ASAthat day. Please note that Tuesday ASA will have their last session on May 3rd. Monday, Wednesday and Friday ASA are still in session and will have their last session on the week of May 9th. Thursday ASA will have their last session on Thursday May 19th.
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 Musical 2017: Costume Designer Needed for “A Year with Frog and Toad”
The ES Musical team is looking for costume designer for our production, slated for February, 2017. The costume designer draws up the costumes, finds photos of
examples (where possible), shops for fabric and trims, sends the fabric and
designs to the tailor, then finishes the embellishments and accessories with a
team of helpers. The process also includes measuring and fitting the children,
and making adjustments after dress rehearsal. Anyone interested in taking on
this role should email Angela Wong at angelaw@isb.ac.th.
Devising & Improvising Theatre ISB Summer School Workshop Gr. 4-8
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
sumdir16@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) Annual Medical Screening For Students
It is the time of year when we need to start the medical screening process for ALL students.
We have modified the screening process so there is a basic medical screen for most students with a more extensive screen for students entering Grades 3, 6, 9 and 11 which includes a tuberculosis screen. Any student who has had a new student medical examination after January 2016 will not need a repeat examination. All students must fill in the Nurse Medication Consent form.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2016 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
by Sally PLOMLEY
sallyp@isb.ac.th
The medicals can be done by any registered medical practitioner either in Thailand or your home country. Many health insurance companies will cover annual medical screening for children. The medicals examinations for students entering K and grades 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 12 can now be done at the Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic (with referral to the hospital is any issues). They can also be done at World Medical Center or Samitivej Hospital. All other students will need to attend Bumrungrad Hospital, World Medical Center or Samitivej Hospital.
Packages have been negotiated for Bumrungrad and World Medical Center as outlined below. Please make your child’s booking for the “ISB Student Physical Examination” and take all the forms for the doctor to fill out (as required). Please note there may be an additional 100 THB for equipment and additional fees if there are additional reviews or tests are required due to abnormalities.
Tuberculosis (TB) Screen additional costs (discuss with your doctor the appropriate screening test)
Any questions regarding the Annual Medical Screening please emailnurse@isb.ac.th or sallyp@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) 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/May 2016
| Apr. 30 | After School Dance Photo Day |
| May 2 | May Day (Substitute Holiday for Classified Staff) |
| May 3 | Cub Scouts Pack Meeting |
| May 4 | Volunteer Appreciation Lunch |
| ES Music Concert 6:30 pm (Chevron Theatre) | |
| May 5 | Coronation Day (No School) |
| May 6 | ES Music Assembly 9:30 am (Chevron) |
| May 7
May 9 |
Girls Scouts Father Daughter Dance
P.E. Swimming 3rd Session Begins |
| May 9-13 | ES Book Awards Week |
| May 12 | ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am (ES MPR) |
| May 12-13 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| May 14 | Cub Scouts Water Rocket Launch/Friends and Family |
| Instrumental Music Program Music Festival | |
| Thai Craft Fair | |
| May 17 | PTA Annual General Meeting 6:00 pm |
| BoT Annual General Meeting 7:00 pm | |
| May 20 | Visaka Bucha (No School) |
| May 24 | BoT Meeting 6:00 pm |
| May 27 | Lost and Found Display |
| May 27-28 | After School Dance Performances |
| May 31 | 1:00 pm Early Dismissal |
