Pro Musica to perform at ISB’s Music in the Park: January 15th
ISB is having an exceptional event to share the compositions of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Organized by the ISB Thai Parent Association, the concert will feature the highly acclaimed performance group, Pro Musica.
Discover the remarkable music of His Majesty. His Majesty was widely recognized for his musical talent, particularly in 1964 when His Majesty became the first ever Asian honorary member of Vienna’s prestigious Die Akademic fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst.
Pro Musica
The Bangkok Pro Musica Orchestra, founded in 1958, is Thailand’s first professional ensemble Orchestra. Since 2011, Bangkok Pro Musica Orchestra has regularly been performing the royal compositions under the baton of M.L. Usni Pramoj, one of its founders. M.L. Usni Pramoj is currently member of the Thai Privy Council and recipient of the Thai National Artist Award and the ASEAN Award for the performing arts. He is one of the pioneers of classical music in Thailand and his arrangements of His Majesty’s compositions represent a unique blend of jazz and classical styles.
Come and join us as we honor the life of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej through beautiful music. We will also join in song for The King’s Anthem and have a candle lighting.
Bring your picnic blanket or fold up chairs. There will be a wide selection of delicious Thai food and refreshment stalls.
Entrance:
Adults: Presale – Baht 200, At the entrance – Baht 250
Children: Presale – Baht 100, At the entrance – Baht 150
Presale Location: in front of the panther at the front of the school
Every weekday, 7.00 a.m -8.30 a.m.
For more information, please contact: Khun Sutida Vichitkulwongsa Chawaldit sutida.chawaldit@gmail.com
Friends and family welcome.
Special Screening of “A Gift” for the ISB Community at Central Chaengwatta SFX
Dear ISB Community,
We have arranged for a special screening for the ISB Community of the movie “A Gift” or “พรจากฟ้า” at Central Chaengwattana this Sunday, December 11th at 12:40pm at Theater No 7.
“A Gift” honours His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s musical compositions by highlighting his songs within a cinematic symphony of romance, soul-searching drama and heartwarming humour. The film tells the story of 6 people who are trying to overcome challenges that life has thrown at them. This film is dedicated to King Bhumibol Adulyadej as an end-of-year gift to all the people of Thailand.
The movie is rated “G” and is in Thai with English subtitles. We are pleased to be able to bring this film to our community with the support of Thai parents Association, Singha Corporation and SFX Cinema.
As there is limited space in the theatre, we ask that you please RSVP before Friday December 9th should you wish to attend the event. Please sign up here.
ถึง พนักงาน ไอเอสบี ทุกท่าน
โรงเรียนโดยความร่วมมีอของสมาคมผู้ปกครองไทย สิงห์ คอร์เปอเรชั่น จำกัด และ SFX Cinema ขอเชิญชวนพนักงานทุกท่าน ไปชมภาพยนตร์ เรื่อง “พรจากฟ้า” หรือ “A Gift” ในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 11ธันวาคม 2559 เวลา 12.40 น. ณ โรงภาพยนตร์ที่ 7 เซ็นทรัลแจ้งวัฒนะ โดยไม่มีค่าใช้จ่าย
เนื่องจากจำนวนที่นั่งมีจำกัด ขอให้แจ้งความจำนงค์โดยลงชื่อที่นี่ here.
ภาพยนตร์เรื่อง พรจากฟ้า ซึ่งเป็นภาพยนตร์โรแมนติก-คอเมดี้ที่อาศัยบทเพลงพระราชนิพนธ์ 3 บทเพลงของพระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมาเป็นแรงบันดาลใจในการสร้างสรรค์เรื่องราว “ความรัก” ของคนต่างช่วงวัย ต่างเวลา และต่างสถานะ แต่กลับเชื่อมโยงถึงกันได้อย่างกลมกล่อม โดยได้ผู้กำกับตัวท็อปถึง 4 คนมาช่วยกันส่ง “ความดีต่อใจ” ให้กับคนดูชาวไทยได้สู้ต่อไปไม่ว่าจะเจออะไรก็ตาม ผ่านบทเพลงสุดละมุนและเปี่ยมความหมายอย่าง “ยามเย็น”, “Still on My Mind” และ “พรปีใหม่” ได้อย่างครบทุกอารมณ์จนดูจบแล้วมีทั้งน้ำตาอาบแก้มและหน้าเปื้อนยิ้ม พร้อมกับหัวใจพองโตนั่นเอง
ภาพยนตร์เรื่อง พรจากฟ้า (A Gift) เป็นภาพยนตร์รักอบอุ่นที่บริษัท GDH ตั้งใจสร้างขึ้นเพื่อสานต่อพระราชปณิธานของพระบาทสมเด็จพระปรมินทรมหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดช และมอบให้กับผู้ชมเป็นของขวัญต้อนรับปีใหม่ ปี 2560 นี้ ภาพยนตร์เรื่องนี้เป็นเรื่องราวความรักของหนุ่มสาวสามคู่กับการมอบของขวัญให้แก่กันและกันด้วยบทเพลงพระราชนิพนธ์
จึงขอเชิญชวนทุกท่านไปร่วมชมภาพยนตร์เรื่องนี้ และดารานำแสดงก็จะมาร่วมในงานนี้ด้วย
HS Band Holiday Concert – Tonight – 6:30pm, December 8 CCT
By: Anthony Giles, Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Don’t miss the HS Band Holiday Concert tonight (December 8th) in the CC Theatre. The Concert will feature all three HS bands including the Wind Ensemble, Intermediate Band and Jazz Band. In addition to standard holiday songs, the concert will pay tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with music either in His Majesty’s honor or written by His Majesty himself. Special guests will be 8 vocalists from the HS Choir performing with the bands. The jazz band will bring the ‘Soul’ into the holiday season with music from such artists as Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. There is no charge to attend the concert and all are welcome. (T. Myers)
Support ISB CAS students and NNR Holiday Family Fun Day
By: Denise Warta
cdwarta@yahoo.com
As part of their CAS project, ISB students have been helping to organize the NNR Holiday Family Fun Day and Golf Cart/Bicycle Parade.
There will be 19 ISB and Community Clubs at the fair with food, crafts and games. Prices range from 20-100baht per item/activity, so it is affordable, fun and for a great cause! All money raised goes to each individual club.
Head out to Rose Marie Academy and show your support!
Saturday, December 10, 1 – 4pm.
The Clubs involved are: Breast Cancer, Northern Thailand Tuition Fund, Make a Difference Club, Operation Smile, Helping Paws, Soccer For The Blind, Middle Eastern Club, Green Panthers, Indian Club, Shutter Society, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, CCC Youth, Thanksgiving Home, CCD, Rose Marie-Easan Fabrique, Nichada and NNR.
Tell your friends and sign up for the golf cart and bicycle parade, which will be at 1pm!
Golf Cart and Bicycle Parade
The parade will start at the round-a-about near Villa Market. It will head down the street (rd in front of Premier), turn onto East Road (rd to Maison) and back to the round-a-about.
For information about the parade and to signup contact 17128@students.isb.ac.th
Is your country represented in the biggest event of the year?
By: Rachel Nahmias
arjmon13@gmail.com
Is your country represented in the biggest event of the year?
PTA is organizing the best family event of the year and would like to invite all countries to have a chance to give a taste of their culture to our community.
IFF (International Family Fair) will take place on January 21st, 4-7 pm and the more country booths we have, the more fun it will be! Please get involved.
For more information please contact, Rachel arjmon13@gmail.com
PTA: A message for the ISB U.S.A Community
By: Kelly A. K. Kabat, PTA Parent Representative, USA
kellyannkalb@msn.com
Your community reps have already begun planning our nation’s IFF participation (parade, food, decorations, etc.) and will continue to communicate to you using email. If you have not been getting updates from the “ISB U.S. Community Representatives” and would like to, please let us know by sending a note to ptarep-US@isb.ac.th. Any family who feels an affiliation to the U.S. is encouraged to get involved and be a part of the IFF as well
(Contact: US Reps-ptarep-US@isb.ac.t
Safety and Security While Living in Thailand
By: Mark Hevland, Head of Risk Management
markh@isb.ac.th
Following the ISB PTA Safety Workshop last week, the U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Regional Security Office and FBI have shared the attached security brief with us for the ISB Community. The brief explains what general precautions you should take while living in Thailand.
crime-safety-in-bangkok-isb-parent-handout
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.