Join us for the 57th BBSA Opening Day – Saturday, Nov 19th 11:00am – Special guest speaker
By: Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com
Please join us on Saturday, Nov 19th at 11:00am at the Reinsch field as we open the 57th season of Bangkok Baseball Softball Association (BBSA). There will be a parade of the teams, followed by opening remarks, singing from the high school VOX singers and American hot dogs and hamburgers. Our special guest speaker will be United States Ambassador Glyn T. Davies.
See our website if you want to see the schedule of BBSA games for this weekend too – https://www.isb.ac.th/
IASAS Rugby Exchange – This Friday/Saturday
By: Derrick Quinet, Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
ISB will host the annual IASAS rugby exchange this weekend, with four schools flying in. Games will be played Friday afternoon and all-day Saturday. Stop by to enjoy some of the early season action, this weekend at ISB! You can see the schedule here.
Good luck to our Panthers and to all of our other ISB teams who are traveling out for exchange.
Go Panthers!
Annual Thai Craft Fair at ISB – November 19
By: Jonathan Lorence, HS Social Studies
jonathal@isb.ac.th
The Annual Thai Craft Fair will be held at ISB on Saturday, November 19th. Thai Craft has been working with ISB for 20 years and the fair serves to benefit the many artisans promoted through Thai Craft and to promote the concept of Fair Trade to our community.
It is a chance to buy some incredible handmade Thai products for yourself or as gifts while supporting local artisans and making a positive impact on communities.
The Fair will be from 9am to 1pm in Rajendra Hall.
You can learn more about ThaiCraft and the fair here.
Don’t miss it!
Join the ISB Team for the “Back on Track” Fun Run
By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing and Communications
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
At the end of January, the US Embassy is having their annual Back on Track fun run/walk to promote healthy, balanced living. ISB is putting a running/walking team together to join the event. It is a family friendly event open to adults and children, friends and family. The run will take place in Lumphini Park at the end of January. If you are interested in joining us for a fun day out, please contact our ISB Team representative: Mindy Lorber, mindylorber@gmail.com
Registration closes on November 25th and more information can be found here.
ISB Spirit Week – November 21- 25
By: Derrick Quinet, Athletics Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
ISB will be showing our proud support for our Panthers from Nov. 21st to 25th with the upcoming Spirit Week! Each day will deliver a themed dress-up day, and we encourage all MS/HS students to get involved and show their true Panther Pride. There will be lunchtime activities and contests for the MS and HS students, and there will be after school games to put a spotlight on our teams throughout the week.
Season 2 Spirit Night – November 25th
By: Derrick Quinet, Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Season Two Spirit Night (Schedule) caps off Spirit Week on Friday, November 25. You can come cheer on our Panthers in sixteen separate matches, ranging from a dual swim meet to varsity tennis, rugby, touch, and MS soccer. Additionally, ISB is hosting the annual boys and girls basketball invitational over the weekend, with 14 visiting teams from Bangkok, Singapore, Hanoi, Shanghai, and Chiang Mai. Of course, the Booster Tent will be out, joined by all your favorite vendors for delicious food, refreshing beverages, and tasty treats!
Family and friends welcome!
Safety Security Policy
By: Mark Hevland, Head of Risk Management
markh@isb.ac.th
Every year the safety and security team puts out a brochure listing some of the key safety points here at ISB. Some of you may have received a hard copy version. Please see the attached brochure. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at Markh@isb.ac.th
safety-security-policy-2016-17-update-4-oct-16
Safety Presentation by ISB PTA,Wednesday Nov 30th, 7 p.m. in MPB 3
By: Inderbir Broca
inderbir.broca@gmail.com
ISB PTA would like to invite all parents to a presentation on safety concerns that have been brought forward by parents.
This will be held on Wed, Nov 30 at 7:00 p.m. in MPB 3. Please save
the date and time.
- Dr Davies, ISB Head of School will talk on aquatic safety and share details of the findings of the aquatic safety consultants.
- Mark Hevland, Head of Risk Management, will talk on traffic issues and other safety measures in and around school.
- Kara Bentley the Asst. Regional Security Officer from the US Embassy will talk on the different layers of security in and around school.
- John Schachnovsky, Legal Attaché from the FBI, will talk on cyber safety and give tips on how our students should manage their digital footprint and avoid hackers.
- Sean Hughes, Regional Overseas Security Manager from the British Embassy will talk on how to manage life in Bangkok.
Please come and share your concerns with these experts and have your
questions answered.
This event is being organised in the evening so that our working
parents also have a chance to attend.
Come and mingle with other parents, while you listen to these experts.
If you have any questions please write to: Inderbir Broca
Inderbir.broca@gmail.com
Announcing Panther Tennis Cardio For ISB Parents!
By: Bob Connor, Community Activities Coordinator
bobc@isb.ac.th
This new tennis clinic activity will begin on Monday 21 November, from 7:30-9:00am at the courts 1-7, across the field from the cafeteria. For the first session, the limit will be 18 adults, as we will have three courts with a coach on each, and six players on each court. The fee will be 300 baht per person, payable in cash that morning.
For future upcoming Monday morning sessions (Nov. 28 & Dec. 12), we may expand to 4-5 courts with 4-5 coaches. We will communicate the arrangements and any limitations in advance.
In order to reserve your spot in this first session, please email directly to Bob Connor at ISB (bobc@isb.ac.th). We will accept the first 18 people to respond.
Please see attached flyer for more details, and we hope to see you on the courts next Monday morning!
Health Clinic: How we care for your child
By: ISB Health Clinic
nurse@isb.ac.th
Do you know what happens when your child visits the ISB Health Clinic? How do they get assessed? How do they get treated?
The ISB Health Clinic reviews around 60 students each day. Staff members are also seen in the clinic. Conditions vary from minor injuries to more serious concerns.
When a student visits, they are initially asked to fill in paperwork with their name and class. The nurse will then ask them what is wrong and they will be assessed. The assessment will be determined by the injury or illness they are experiencing. The nurse will also be called if the student is unable to come to the clinic and will review the student and transport them to the clinic if required. In the afternoon, after school, the nurse is located at the first aid room in the Sports Complex by the ES pool.
They will then receive treatment for the condition. The treatment required will vary from being given an ice pack, being given medications (if parents have consented this), being observed or to being transferred to hospital in the case of an immediately life threatening condition. If the child is in elementary school and the injury or illness may cause ongoing symptoms, the parent will be notified. If the student is in middle school or high school and the injury is mild, the student is asked if they would like us to notify the parent.
If the illness or injury requires further investigation or management, parents will be notified and asked to pick up their child if immediate review is required. All students with a temperature over 38 degrees celsius or persistent vomiting will need to be picked up.
If the student needs to be seen by a doctor, the nurse can assist by contacting the hospital of choice and arranging an appointment. We may assist in the transfer to hospital for certain injuries (or illnesses) where mobility is limited but would need the parent/guardian to accompany the student and transport will normally only be provided to World Medical Center. Transfer to other hospitals can be arranged through World Medical Center if required. In the case of immediately non life threatening injuries or illnesses the school will not transfer a student without the parent being present. The reason for this is the parents need to decide which hospital they want their child to go to and what treatment they want their child to have. Doctors also need consent from the parent to perform any procedure on their child. Students will also feel comforted by the presence of their parent.
If the injury is life threatening, the student would be sent to World Medical Center and the parents notified as soon as possible.
ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or the ISB Health Clinic (nurse@isb.ac.th).
The Middle School Theatre Sports show, “On the Spot”, on Nov 22nd
By: Michael Sharp, MS Dance & Drama
michaels@isb.ac.th
The Middle School Theatre Sports show, “On the Spot” goes on stage in the CCT on November 22 at 4pm.
Tickets for ‘On the Spot’ go on sale on Monday November 14 at Lunchtime in the Cafeteria and every lunchtime until November 22.
No allocated seating. First come, first served.
50THB – Proceeds go to ‘Street Boys’
See attached poster
Staff Appreciation Cookie Day Wednesday, 23 November – Volunteers Needed
By: PTA Hospitality Coordinators at ISB
PTA-hospitality@isb.ac.th
Urgent: Volunteers needed
It’s that time of year when we show our ISB staff just how much we really appreciate them for their hard work.
The PTA is requesting 2 dozen baked cookies from each family – hopefully we have enough to ensure that each staff member will enjoy 3 cookies for morning tea! So that’s a massive 1,500 cookies needed!
Our Teachers, Instructional Assistants, Guards, Bus Drivers, Nurses, Classified Staff and many more look forward to these sweet treats we provide! It is such a lovely gesture from our ISB parents.
So please get out your favorite cookie recipes!
Please remember: NO NUTS!!!
For signing up please contact
PTA Hospitality Coordinators at
PTA-hospitality@isb.ac.th
Cafeteria News…Thanksgiving Feast
By: Michelle Mueller Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
We would like to invite you to join us in our Thanksgiving Feast: Thursday Nov 24 from 10am – 1pm in the main Cafeteria. The menu will include: honey glazed ham, maple glazed chicken breast, homemade apple cranberry sauce, herb stuffing, giblets gravy, mashed potatoes, assorted vegetables and pumpkin pie, all for only 160baht. In addition to this, these items and more are available to order for take away and home gatherings.
Thanksgiving is a time of collaboration, friendship, family, working together, gratitude and being thankful. We look forward to sharing this day with you.
eNews Guidelines
By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing and Communications
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.
phremjiz@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 Director of Marketing and Communications 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.