High School Upcoming events (Please click):
Message from the Principal
Philip Bradley
philipb@isb.ac.th
On behalf of the HS I would like to wish all our families a relaxing and peaceful October Break. For our students it provides a well deserved rest from some of their daily routines and an opportunity to recharge their batteries. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday October 31st.
Sincerely
Philip Bradley
GCW Permission and Payment Slips
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
Payment and Permission slips were distributed on Wednesday to students in Panther Block instead of last Friday; this date was delayed due to the cancellation of school last Friday after passing of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. With this delay of distribution, we have extended the payment period for GCW courses by one week to Monday 7 November.
How do I make a payment?
All students are issued a pre-printed Bank of Ayudhya payment slip. Payments should be made at any branch of Bank of Ayudhya using this pre-printed payment slip. If your child has not brought this slip home to you, please print out the form from this link: GCW Payment Advice and fill in the blanks by hand as follows:
- Student Name: The full name of your child attending
- Student ID: Your child’s ISB Student ID number, enter in “Ref. 1”
- Course Number: Please see the Course No. at this link, enter in “Ref. 2”
- Total Amount Due: Please see the Course Amount at this link
For parents wanting to pay using online banking transfers, please ensure you include your child’s Name on the payment and add your child’s ID number and Course Number as per the instructions above. Please also ensure that you take a screenshot of your transfer and email this to Khun Namo (krishpot@isb.ac.th) to ensure confirmation of this transfer.
Please note that we do not accept Credit Card payments.
Permission Forms
On Monday 31 October all students will have their first GCW meeting. In this meeting they will need to return:
- Their signed permission forms (please see this link for the ‘Parent Permission Form‘ if your child has not taken theirs home)
- Two Copies of their passport for all trips that travel overnight.
- There is no need to return the payment slips in the first meeting, please keep these as confirmation of payment.
- If you have any questions regarding either the Parent Permission Form or the Payments for GCW, please contact Andy Vaughan (andyv@isb.ac.th) or Khun Namo (krishpot@isb.ac.th)
IB Information
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
IB Information Evening (Grade 10) – Thursday 3rd November at 6:30pm in MPB Students and their families in Grade 10 are invited to attend an important information evening regarding options for Grade 11 and 12 course choices. The presentation will look at the IB Diploma program and course offerings at ISB. Parents and students in other grade levels are also very welcome to attend.
Counseling News
Jennifer Melton
jenniferm@isb.ac.th
For all HS Parents – Two weeks ago we shared a great article entitled Are you a gardener or carpenter for your child? In continuing with that theme, take a moment to review this TED Talk from former Stanford Dean of Admission, Julie Lythcott-Haims. It also ties in nicely with the message from the recent consultant visit from Mr. Dan Grayson.
Grade 12 – With the October 15 UCAS application deadline behind us, students have now turned their attention to US Early Decision/Action application deadlines of November 1 and 15 and have begun submitting applications with their counselor. Students applying by November 1 or 15 are reminded to schedule an appointment as they are required to submit their first few applications with their counselor and then can complete and submit their remaining applications (10 total submitted applications) independently.
Next week will be a great time for Seniors to rest a bit after what has been a very busy first semester. They certainly deserve a break. We hope you enjoy your time together. As always, thank you for your continued support of your student/s.
Grade 11 – If there is a message we hope parents took away from our recent visit from Dan Grayson, it’s that while high school academic performance may be important, there are other factors of greater significance to student development. We hope the time off next week will be an ideal time for students to unplug, read for pleasure, get some rest, and enjoy time with family and friends. It’s such an important opportunity for students that shouldn’t be wasted.
Grade 10 – Now that we are heading into the well-deserved break, make sure that your sons and daughters get some quality downtime and recharge their batteries. 9-10 hours of sleep a night is something many of our students dream of; hopefully they ll get it regularly during the break. Research is showing that extended time in front of a computer screen can increase stress levels,even if the activity is exciting/enjoyable for a person. Get your son or daughter outside a bit and enjoy the (relatively) cool weather! What book is your son/daughter reading? How about you? There’s a conversation starter! Enjoy your October break.
Grade 9 – It was great to see so many 9th grade parents out at the teacher conferences. Hopefully you received some good feedback from our teachers. We also had a nice turnout at our Navigating High School Presentation for parents. I will be forwarding some resources from this presentation in the next couple of weeks.
Mr. Davy has continued to meet with 9th graders for individual conferences. These conferences check in on how high school has been for the first 9 weeks, and where students are at this moment in time both socially & academically.
In advisory this week, 9th graders had 2 sessions, one addressed honoring the passing of his majesty in a respectful manner. The other session we focused on GCW. Two forms where handed out that should come home to you. These should be returned by October 31st. The first of three GCW meetings for each individual trip will be just after the break. Freshman Seminar will also resume following. Please have a wonderful break!
Upcoming College and University Visits to ISB and greater Bangkok area (please click on this link):
Complete College Visit Calendar
There will be a UK Study Exhibition on Thursday, November 10 from 2-8 pm at the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. Special sessions on a variety of topics and a fair with 70 UK universities will make up this event. Visit this website for more details!
IASAS Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country Championships!
Derrick Quinet
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Good luck to our ISB Panthers this weekend. The volleyball and cross country championships are playing out in Taipei while the girls and boys soccer tournament is hosted in Jakarta. Our athletes have been training extremely hard and our teams are prepared to compete like champions! You can keep up with all action, including live streaming of the games, photos, and blogs via the tournament websites. Log on and show your support for our Mighty Panthers!
IASAS Soccer Championships at JIS: https://iasas2016.nfshost.com/
IASAS Volleyball & Cross Country Championships at TAS: https://iasas2016.nfshost.com/
Spirit of ISB Award! Nominate Now.
The Booster Club is rolling out a new award this year to recognize our athletes, artisans, coaches, and community members who go above and beyond to make a positive and lasting impact at ISB. Nominees for this award can be anyone who helps make our community a better place, adds spirit, demonstrates incredible courage or sportsmanship, or simply shows kindness and empathy for others throughout the season. There are so many people who contribute to the success of our teams and programs, and they deserve to be celebrated.
Help us out! We are now accepting nominations through November 7. If you know of someone who deserves to be recognized for positively contributing to the ISB season one athletics program, please fill in the NOMINATION FORM here.
Season Two – High School JV/Varsity Tryouts
Tryouts for Season Two varsity and JV teams will begin for high school students on Monday, October 31.
Varsity/JV – Season Two Sports:
Boys & Girls Swim Team
Boys & Girls Basketball
Girls Touch Football
Boys Rugby
Boys & Girls Tennis
- H.S. Students wishing to tryout for a season two high school team must attend the first two days of tryouts – Monday (Oct. 31) and Tuesday (Nov. 1).
- Students not selected for the varsity squad will continue tryouts for the JV teams on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
- Season One sports teams (U15/JV) will resume practices and games on Wednesday, Nov. 2, with season-ending tournaments scheduled for , Nov. 5.
- Middle School students interested in trying out for JV teams will begin play on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
MUN Open House 2016:
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Please join us for some feisty debate 3:15 until 4:45 on Thursday, November 3 during our regular after-school MUN meeting. This “open house” format is a great opportunity for you to watch how articulate and poised our delegates can be, as they tackle real-world issues in a UN-style forum. It’s impressive.
Snacks and beverages will be served so drop by any time. Hope to see you there.
Regards,
MUN Teacher Advisors
(O. Rubin / R. Werner / MP Weber)
Shark Tank
Ken Hansberrykenh@isb.ac.th
Anthony Giles anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Please join ISB’s Inaugural “Shark Tank” competition! Twelve social entrepreneurs will present their proposals to improve the world, seeking financial support from the PTA. Offering solutions for everything from inadequate lighting around the globe to reducing our environmental impact to easing communication between tourists and taxi drivers, these entrepreneurs have each built a company from the ground up – quickly. Please join us as the PTA decides which ones will be funded and begin operating in the local business community: Wednesday, November 2nd, 7:00 p.m., in MPB 1
R & J” Dance Production on Fri Nov 4
Jaleea Price
jaleeap@isb.ac.th
As part of the summative arts assessments, the ISB Dance Department presents the annual IB/HS Dance showcase. “R & J” is based on the timeless tale of ill-fated love and society that divides us. The students will perform sections that explore “Love & Conflict” / “Fate & Revisions”. Performance on Friday, November 4 in CCT @ 3:30 & 5:30 with a Guest Choreographer work and Prologue section including Middle School Dance Troupe (MSDT). Free entrance with suggested donations to Thailand’s Prostheses Foundation of HRH the Princess Mother. (In memory of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great we invite the audience to wear black ribbons, which will be provided at the door.)
Registration and payment is now open for SAT/ ACT Prep Workshop at ISB!
Secretary ISB PTA
secretaryisbpta@gmail.com
Thanks to all the students and parents who have already signed up for the SAT/ACT prep workshop at ISB!
FULL payment must be made by Tuesday, October 25th in order to confirm the classes. Please find the details below:
Class dates: November 20, 27 & December 10.
Time: 10:00 – 17:00 (lunch break from 13:00- 14:00).
Venue: ISB campus. Room number TBA
Cost: THB 24,500. In the event that we have less than 15 students, additional payment may be necessary to compensate for the cost of this course. Should the student want to opt out of the class in this circumstance, a full refund will be given.
How to pay: Make a ONE TIME BANK TRANSFER to bank account below:
A/c Name: Kevin Sypolt
Saving a/c no: 6321001901
Bank of Ayudhya PCL.
Branch: Nichada Thani
IBAN: 0256321001901
Swift Code: AYUDTHBK
Once payment is made, the receipt should be emailed to pta-secretary@isb.ac.th no later than October 25th. Please include the student’s first name and last name clearly in the subject heading as such: “SAT/ACT workshop payment receipt for (first name) (last name)”
Please click here if you have missed our previous announcements about the workshop and would like to read more about it.
Pre-IASAS baseball and softball
Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com
As most of the high school students will be aware, this year IASAS is switching to from slow pitch softball to baseball for boys and from slow pitch softball to fast pitch softball for girls.
The IASAS and Junior Varsity tryouts won’t occur until February but here is your chance to get a jump on these 3rd season sports.
Bangkok Baseball and Softball Association (BBSA) is a great pre-season for the IASAS season. There is a senior baseball league for boys and a fast pitch softball league for girls. There is one practice during the week and one game each weekend for both sports. And BBSA employs professional coaches who will help the players, particularly with pitching for both the boys and the girls.
BBSA is open to players of all abilities. We want everyone to develop their baseball/softball skills and have a great time. There are no tryouts. Everyone is placed on a team based on their abilities.
If you are interested, please go to our website at https://www.isb.ac.th/community-baseball or contact Kevin Sypolt at ksypolt@gmail.com or Maria Van Zant at mvanzant@hotmail.com
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.