Happy Holidays
From all the staff in the Elementary School, we wish students and families a very safe and happy holiday. We look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday, January 9, 2017 (A Day).
To those of you who are leaving ISB and Thailand, we wish you every success with your move and transition.
ISB Service Learning Partnership with “Second Chance Bangkok”
Service Learning keeps moving forward at ISB. One example of this, is the partnership with Second Chance Bangkok. Now in the project’s 4th year, grade three students have gained a better understanding of the community and day-to-day life found in Klong Toei.
Thank you to our ISB community who supported the sale – over 100,000 baht was raised. Second Chance Bangkok continues to be overwhelmed by the support and generosity they receive from their visits to ISB.
ES New Parent Orientation
Parents of Elementary School students, who are new this semester, are invited to attend the New Parent Orientation on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at 7:45 am in the ES MPR (the big room behind the Elementary School office). See you there!
ES ‘Out of Uniform’ Day—January 12 and 13, 2017
These two days are ‘Out of uniform’ days in the Elementary School. On PE days, students need to wear their PE uniforms. On their non PE day, students may choose to not wear their ISB uniform.
Appropriate dress guidelines for our ‘Out of Uniform’ days are:
- Pants/slacks/shorts—good condition
- Shirts/blouses—sleeves & midriff required, appropriate logos only
- Skirts/dresses/jumpers—sleeves required, modest length
- Shoes—sneakers, street shoes or leather sandals with back strap
- Hats must be worn all the time when playing outside during recess or during PE classes
My Child Wrote a Novel! Now what?
Please click here to access the presentation that was shared in Tuesday’s parent workshop regarding the publishing process for NaNoWriMo. If your child participated and is interested in publishing their novel, this will guide you through that process, but your child can continue to get help with this in the Hub next semester, or you can contact Selena selenag@isb.ac.th with any questions.
Hub News
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
Holiday Hours for the ES HUB
ES HUB Holiday Hours – Yes we are open during the break!
December 19-23, 2016 7:00AM – 3:00PM
January 4-6 2017 7:00AM – 3:00PM
(Repeat) 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)
(Repeat) 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
(Repeat) 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)
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/January 2017
| Dec. 19 | Winter Holiday Begins |
| Jan. 9, 2017 | School Opens Second Semester |
| Parents Welcome Coffee 7:20 am | |
| Jan. 12 | ES New Parent Orientation (Second Semester 7:45 am (ES MPR) |
| Jan. 12-13 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Jan. 16-20 | ES Gr. 5 Trip to Chantaburi |
| Jan. 17 | Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB 3) |
| Jan. 21 | International Family Fair |
