Welcome Back!
We are thrilled to welcome students back to school for the start of another great semester of learning. A special ‘hello’ to our 18 new students and their families. We hope you feel cared for as new members of our ISB family! We are looking forward to the amazing growth and change that will be happening throughout this next semester.
ES Make-up Photos – Monday, Jan. 23, 2017
New students who came to school on or after September 12, 2016 will have their pictures taken on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 7:30-2:00 pm in the ES MPR. Students will need to wear the red or white ISB uniform shirt. If it is your child’s PE day, please send a red or white uniform shirt for them to change into for this photo session.
A retake session will also be available for other students from 2:20-3:00 pm in the ES MPR. This is completely optional and requires signing up now by emailing Khun Tina (tinaratr@isb.ac.th) by Monday, January 16, 2017. Students will not be allowed to miss class time to retake their photo. You must supervise your child during the photo time after school.
Child Safeguarding
During the month of February in classroom guidance lessons in PreK-Grade 5, the counselors will be teaching 3 lessons about personal safety. This includes learning about what safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches mean as well as teaching rules about keeping safe in various situations. Examples may include traffic, fire, and street dog safety; what to do if you get lost; and the importance of asking before going anywhere without a parent, or accepting a gift from someone else. Click here for the full version of the letter.
Occupational Therapy available at ISB
We are excited to welcome Kiratinoot Luanganggoon, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, to ISB as another step toward becoming a more inclusive school. Kira will begin providing services on a part time basis later this semester.
Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who support children in developing the skills they need for playing, learning, and taking care of themselves. They help children become more independent in their everyday lives by targeting cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills. We are excited about the benefits that having an occupational therapist on campus will bring to our students with diverse learning needs.
If you believe your child may need occupational therapy, please contact his/hercounselor for more information.
Kira has her Master of Occupational Therapy Practice from LaTrobe University in Melbourne, and her BS in Occupational Therapy from Mahidol University.
To meet Kira and learn more about the role of an occupational therapist, please join our parent training next week Thursday from 8-9 am in the ESMPR.
Parent Workshop
Sensory Integration: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Development 
Kiratinoot Luanganggoon, Pediatric Occupational Therapist at ISB
Thursday 19 January 2017
8-9 am
ESMPR
The sensory system helps children make sense of the sensory input in their environment and respond appropriately. Children who struggle with sensory processing may have difficulty focusing and regulating their behavior.
ES Explore Program (After School Activities)
This Semester’s ES Explore Program (After School Activities) will begin on Monday, February 27th.
After School Activity booklet available online for viewing or downloading go to https://www.isb.ac.th/student-life/activities/es-activities and click “Activities booklet” link.
Registration will be open online on Friday, 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
IFF Art exhibition
- Each child will be provided 1 sheet of art paper through the class teacher.
- Create a drawing that expresses “Celebrations from home “ and how you feel about it.
- Every ES student is allowed to submit 1 drawing.
- Return the drawings from the 9th – 18th of January into an IFF box located in the ES office. ENJOY!
Gymnastics Registration for Semester 2
For those interested by gymnastics, registration is still open for Semester 2 and few spots are left for ES. The classes start this week.
For Kindergarden to Grade 2 Girls/Boys Level 0 to 2:
Monday 14h35 to 15h35: 6 spots available
Tuesday 14h35 to 15h35: 5 spots available
Friday 14h35 to 15h35: 4 spots available
For Grade 1 and up at Level 3 and up
Thursday 16h40 to 18h40 (2 hours): 6 spots available
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
(Repeat) After School Supervision – Reminder
Please ensure you know where your child is each afternoon and that maids and nannies understand ISB policy around supervision after school. For safety’s sake, ES students MAY NOT be on campus after school unless supervised by an adult. Thank you for your cooperation.
