Last Day of School—Early Dismissal Dec. 16, 2016 at 11:30
Just a reminder that on the last day school students will be dismissed at 11:30 am. Please make sure students are collected on time.
Monday, December 12, 2016—School in Session
In our school calendar, December 12 is listed as Constitution Day—Substitute holiday for classified staff. Please note that school is in session and that it is a school day for all students.
After School Safety Concern
If students are using “The Big Toy” after school, it is important that they use it safely. We have received reports that students have been jumping from the Big Toy. As you know, families must provide supervision for students to play on The Big Toy after school. Please make sure students are not jumping from the equipment, or using the equipment in a way that is not intended. We ask that you discuss this information with nannies to ensure they are also aware of these important safety concerns.
Come Join the ES Festival of Lights on Wednesday Evening!
The ES Festival of Lights Concert is December 14 at 6:30 pm in the Chevron Theater. This festive performance includes the ES Panther Choir, Orff Ensemble and Orchestra. The concert will explore celebrations from around the world that make use of lights in their traditions. We hope to see you there!
ES Musical: Mandatory Full-Cast Meeting, December 12th
Please mark your calendars for a mandatory all-cast meeting onMonday, December 12th from 2:35-3:35 in the ES MPR. On this day we will read-through/sing-through the show and take measurements for costumes. It’s very important we get your measurements this day so the tailor can make your costumes over break! Buses for downtown students will be provided after the read-through (at 3:50 pm).
Hub News: Returning Books and Holiday Books Lists
Returning Books: During the next week, could you please help your child(ren) to look through their bedrooms and bookshelves to find books that belong to school.
Children regularly borrow books from the HUB, classroom libraries and the book-room. All these books have ISB stickers and/or Bar-codes on the back covers.
Holiday Book Lists: Be sure to visit our HUB blog for the latest holiday reading lists and recommended reading lists by grade level and online resources! inside.isb.ac.th/eshub
ES Explore (ES After School Activities)
All of our ES Explore classes are complete. I would like to thank all of our ES Explore instructors for a wonderful semester.
Please look out for registration information that will be send home at the end of January.
The registration dates for next semester are January 27th until February 1st. The program will begin on February 27th (a week after the ES Musical).
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Learn to Swim program
The Learn to Swim program will offer 2 sessions in the upcoming semester.
Session 3: February 20th-March 31
Session 4: April 17th-May 26
Classes will take place at the following times:
Mon & Wed 2:40-3:10
Tues & Thurs 2:40-3:10
PRE K ONLY Tues & Thurs 1:40-2:10 (session 4 will start later 2:10-2:40)
PRE K ONLY Mon & Wed 1:40-2:10 (session 4 will start later 2:10-2:40)
Cost is 5000 baht for a 6 week (12 class) session (K-5)
Cost is 4500 baht for a 6 week (12 class) session (Pre K)
Please go to this link to sign up. As spaces are limited you will be informed by email if you have secured a place.
For more information contact Corry Day (corryd@isb.ac.th)
Gymnastics Registration For Semester 2 Opening Today
For those interested by gymnastics, registration is opening this Friday, December 9th. The classes start the first week of school in January. The ISB Panther Gymnastics is open for all ISB students, from Pre-K to High School, boys and girls. We welcome beginners as well as experienced gymnasts. Our program is based on the Australian Gymnastics System (https://www.gymnastics.org.au). Our coaches are experienced gymnasts and passionate about their sport. Several of them have competed for the Thai National Team and have worked with kids from international schools for many years.
Our mission is to bring out the gymnast in our members and transfer our passion for gymnastics to each of them. We are a community club. Some will want to compete when possible and some just wish to learn gymnastics for recreational purposes and we strive to accommodate each individual goal with their practice.
The groups are divided by Grade and Level of gymnastics.
For KG to Grade 2 students at the Beginner level, we have one hour class on Monday, Tuesday, Friday starting at 2:35. Each class is composed of maximum 34 gymnasts. So if you are interested, register now.
For Grade 1 students and up with prior experience in gymnastics, we have 2 hours classes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (different time). Again 34 gymnasts maximum.
For Grade 2 and up, we have recreational Gymnastics (open to all) on Friday 2 hours as well as on Saturday morning for two hours.
For more details on the exact schedule for each grade and level and to register please, click here
If you have any questions, you can email to isbgym@gmail.com
Yanick Michaud-Marcotte
ISB Panther Gymnastics Coordinator
www.facebook.com/isbpanthergymnastics
U11 Track & Field date changes
With the input of several coaches and the Athletic department, we have decided to make a couple of changes to our upcoming Track & Field season.
- We will eliminate the overlap between season 2 and 3
- All athletes will have the chance to compete in at least 1 meet during the season.
- The season will not start on 16 January but on 6 February
U11 Track & Field (Starting Monday 6 February)
– Practices are Monday & Thursday 2:35-3:35
– BISAC meet on Saturday 18 March (Selected athletes only)
– U11 End of Season meet on Friday 24 March (5pm, all athletes)
(Repeat) Monday, December 12, 2016—School in Session
In our school calendar, December 12 is listed as Constitution Day—Substitute holiday for classified staff. Please note that school is in session and that it is a school day for all students.
(Repeat) Parent Workshop – Dec. 13, 2016 at 7:45 am
Did your child write a novel in November? If your child would like to publish their NaNoWriMo novel and you’re wondering what happens next and how to help them, come along to a Parent Workshop onTuesday 13th December from 7:45 to 8:45 in the ES MPR.This will be an opportunity to find out more about the publishing process and how to help your child at home.
(Repeat) ‘Tis the Season
December 14th: MPB 1: 9:30-1:30
Second Chance Bangkok will be selling their upcycled goods at ISB on December 14th, between 9:30-1:30 in the MPB 1.
Please stop by and do some holiday shopping. Their products are beautiful and fun!
(Repeat) Love and Logic Parenting Book Discussion Group
Facilitated by ES Counselors, Ellen Thomas and Kate Kersey, Wednesday Mornings from Dec. 14th – Feb. 15th.
If you want to raise kids who are self-confident, motivated, and ready for the real world, take advantage of the Love & Logic win-win approach to parenting. Your kids will win because they’ll learn responsibility and the logic of life by solving their own problems. You’ll win because you’ll establish healthy control—without resorting to anger, threats, nagging, or exhausting power struggles! We will meet once a week for 7 weeks, starting Dec 14, and the discussion group will end on Feb 15. The group is limited to 35 parents on a first-come first-serve basis and registration closes on Nov 28. The discussions will be held from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. in the ES MPR. Click this link to register. You can also purchase the book through ISB for 900 Thai Baht, or you can purchase the book on your own.
(Repeat) Leaving ISB at the End of the First Semester?
Parents of students who are not returning to ISB after Semester 1 need to notify the ES Office, K. Tina (tinaratr@isb.ac.th) as soon as possible and fill out the Notice of Withdrawal from ISB Form to enable us to process school records for their next school. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
eNews 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.
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.
Calendar of Events
December 2016
| Dec. 12 | Constitution Day (Substitute Holiday for Classified Staff) School is in session |
| Dec. 13 | NaNoWriMo Parent Workshop 7:45-8:45 am (ES MPR) |
| Dec. 14 | KG Celebration of Learning 7:45 am (KG Classrooms and Piazza) |
| Gr. 3 Second Chance Bangkok Upcycled Goods Sale 9:30-1:30 pm (MPB 1) | |
| ES Festival of Lights Concert 6:30 pm (Chevron Theatre) | |
| Dec. 16 | ES Festival of Lights Assembly (Students only) 9:00am (Chevron Theatre) |
| 11:30 am Student Dismissal | |
| Dec. 19 | Winter Holiday Begins |
| Jan. 9, 2017 | School Opens Second Semester |
