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Welcome and Welcome Back
Philip Bradley
philipb@isb.ac.th
As the summer vacation comes to an end and the new school year approaches I know there are mixed feelings amongst our students. From a number of brief encounters and conversations it is evident that students have enjoyed a rich and varied summer of travel, relaxation, adventure, learning, sport and family time. That said, most students also said they were looking forward to school, meeting new students and catching up with old friends, some even hinted that they were a bit bored and ready to work! But no one likes getting up so early! So, to our new and returning families and students a very warm welcome or welcome back. Also a warm welcome to the 12 new teachers and administrators who are joining high school this year.
A lot of hard work and preparation has been going on over the vacation and along with my
colleagues we are excited to school opening on Monday August 15 th. The day will start with an assembly (7:20) in the Chevron Theater.
Our new student and parent orientation is on Saturday Aug 13th AM
Our grade 9 returning students (only students) moving up from ISB middle school (not new to ISB) orientation is at 14:00 on Saturday Aug 13th PM
Sincerely,
Philip Bradley
Message from the Dean of Students
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
Welcome and a few start of School reminders
We are very excited to welcome each student back to school this Monday, 15 August for the first day of the 2016-17 School Year.
We have some exciting changes that are taking place this year with a new Advisory Program launching in the High School, as well as a new schedule that hopes to achieve better balance for our students. The following are some general start of school reminders.
Uniforms and Dress Code
As you prepare for the start of school, please remember that all students must wear school uniform, which in the High School consists of the white or navy blue ISB collared shirt purchased through the ISB Bookstore and either khaki or black skirt, shorts, or pants purchased through the ISB bookstore or purchased outside of the school so long as they are within the same design limitations as the current school pants (e.g. no lycra/spandex). Pants must have side seams and need to have pockets.
Please note that ISB PE clothing may not be worn as a substitute for school uniform clothing. Additionally, underwear of any kind should not be visible. Undershirts should not extend out of the uniform shirt at all.
For footwear, students must wear shoes that are comfortable, practical, safe, and do not reflect poorly on ISB. Slippers and flip flop sandals (toe plug or not) are not acceptable school footwear and will not be permitted.
The High School faculty and administration will monitor students’ attire to ensure that it aligns to our expectations. Please help us in ensuring that your student(s) only wear dress code conforming clothing to school. Please refer to the online student handbook for more information.
Bicycle and Motor Scooter Helmets
For personal safety considerations, appropriate bike helmets must be worn (and properly strapped) by both students and adults while on campus. Administrators and security guards will monitor the front gate the first week of school and offer reminders and encouragement. Thank you for helping to support and model a safe environment at ISB!
Transportation
Only students with a valid Thai driver’s license may drive/park a car on campus. Students who are 15 years or older may drive/park a motor scooter on campus provided:
- Student has a Thai driver’s license for his/her age group
- Student obtains a parking permit sticker from the HS Office
- The motorbike is 110cc or under if the student is under 18 years of age
- Always wears an appropriate/strapped motorcycle helmet (and only carries passengers with helmets) on and off campus
Golf carts must also be operated safely and be affixed with a parking pass from the High School Office. Only students with an approved drivers licence will be permitted to park a golf cart on campus.
Many thanks in advance for working together to ensure that your child is prepared appropriately for the start of the school year.
First Day Schedule for HS
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
We look forward to welcoming all our High School Students back to School on Monday. We will be starting the day with a full High School Assembly and will have an alternative Day schedule as the link below:
HS First Day Schedule Aug 15th 2016
Schedule changes
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
Monday there will be no schedule changes. Students must follow their current schedule. Tuesday and Wednesday will be reserved for schedules that are incomplete or computer glitches. Any student who wishes to change their schedule until Thursday August 25. Please see your Counselor if you have any questions or changes.
9th Grade Welcome this Saturday
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
On Saturday August 13 there will an opportunity for 9th graders to tour the high school and receive further information about the transition to high school. There will be student ambassadors working with the 9th graders and answering questions they may have.
Students do not have to wear uniform.
This event is for students only.
Location: Chevron Theater – 2-3:30 PM.
Counseling News
Jackie Valenzuela
jackiev@isb.ac.th
Welcome back! We hope you had a relaxing and fun break from school. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon.
Counselors will meet with Seniors during Advisory on August 24 for Senior Seminar #1. In addition all Grade 12 parents are invited to Senior Parent Night on Thursday, August 25 at 6:30pm when counselors will give an overview of the college application process at ISB and discuss the overall transition process.
More news to come next week of upcoming events for all grade levels.
2016-2017 ISB CALENDARS
Bob Connor
bobc@isb.ac.th
This year’s calendars are ready, and will be sent next week to all HS Advisory group teachers for all returning students. The oldest child in each family will receive the calendar for his/her family. All new families will have already received a calendar during the admissions process.
If you do not receive a calendar, or if you would like to purchase an additional calendar (100 THB), please come to the CAO (Community Activities Office) starting on Monday 22 August.
Thanks & Have a great 2016-2017 school year!
Sign up for the Club Fair
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th
We’re looking forward to seeing you back to school on Monday! Before then, sign your club up for the Club Fair. The Fairs will start RIGHT AWAY, on the 3rd day of school, August 17th. This is your chance to promote your club and recruit new members! The fair will be over five days in the MPB, so the clubs that meet on Day 2 will be the only ones presenting at the fair on Day 2. Clubs that meet on Day 3 will be at the fair on Day 3 (August 18th), and so on. Please fill out this form to reserve a spot. Forms are due the second day of school (August 16th) by the end of the day. See Ms. Hansberry in the HS Office if you have any questions.
Athletics Update
Derrick Quinet
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Welcome back to all our Panthers! We have a fantastic year of Athletics coming up this year with ISB hosting IASAS soccer (north) and the Thailand Cross Country Invitational in September, IASAS rugby and baseball exchanges, and a return of the IASAS tennis and the IASAS track & field championships. This will be in addition to our normal Friendship tournaments and a variety of BISAC tournaments, with more international schools visiting, more spirit, and more fun headed our way!
Please note that tryouts begin this coming week on Tuesday afternoon at 3.15pm.
Cross Country: Meet at the Track
Girls Soccer: Meet at Field A
Boys Soccer: Meet at Field B
Boys Volleyball: meet in the Rajendra Gymnasium
Girls Volleyball: meet in the Sports Complex Gymnasium
Tryouts will run throughout the next week and athletes need to attend all tryouts until selections are made.
Under 15 (U15) try outs for grade 9 students aged under 15 on 1 August 2016 will begin on Wednesday 24 August and Wednesday 24 August for Basketball, Rugby and Touch. Students with queries on U15 Sports should contact Mr. Mark Jaspers (markj@isb.ac.th).
Please also note that all students should have completed their school medical before coming out to tryouts. This is a requirement for all students and includes a pass to participate in physical activities and athletics at ISB.
Go Panthers!
eNewsletter Guidelines
Shelley Bragg
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families 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
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.