Some quotes from this week by our Elementary Learners
“I love learning about math at ISB, because I am seeing how there are fractions EVERYWHERE!”
“Right now I am learning about this author’s craft and her life lessons, so I can use my craft and life lessons in my writing.”
“I am learning about how things are related to each other, and I know that I can expand my learning and find more connections between things.”
Maka Bucha Day Holiday and Professional Learning Day
No school for students on Feb 13 and 14.
Monday February 13 is Maka Bucha Day. Tuesday February 14 is a Professional Day for teachers. Classes will resume on Wednesday February 15. It will be a ‘B’ day.
Dismissal Changes–Bus Riders
We understand that schedules change, which impacts your child’s dismissal plans. To ensure our students are safe and buses leave in a timely manner, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
You are required to contact Montri regarding the following bus changes:
- If your child rode the bus to school, but will not be riding the bus home as scheduled
- If a play-date has been arranged and another child is riding the bus home with your child (fees may apply)
- Montri Contact (Khun Pu): (662) 963-5800 Ext. 7704
- If you don’t get an answer then please contact the ES office at (662) 963-5800 Ext. 5505
You are not required to contact Montri regarding the following bus changes:
- You pick your child up from the ES Office
- Your child is sent home from the clinic
- Your child is on a field trip
- Your child is attending a previously scheduled, ISB sponsored activity after school
ES Report Cards
Trimester 2 Report Cards will be ready to view or download through Powerschool on Friday February 24 at 2pm. In Trimester 2, the ES report card measures learning in all areas. There are no comments given in Trimester 2. The report card in Trimester 3 will contain both measures and comments from teachers.
You will need your log-in details for Powerschool to access your child’s report card. If you experience difficulty, or you cannot remember your log-in details, please contact our Ed Tech department at vinitp@isb.ac.th or trins@isb.ac.th .
ES P.E. Swimming
Our swimming unit in PE is just around the corner. We have a total of three sessions of swimming times for Elementary School. Please see the below schedule for all swimming sessions.
All pertinent information will be posted on our PE blog. You can access our blog on your child’s classroom blog or by going to this link:
https://inside.isb.ac.th/perrype/
First Session: February 27 – March 28
Grade 5: Perkins, Scott
Grade 4: Crimi, Dawson
Grade 3: Bowyer, Palmer
Grade 2: Madden/Eide (GOLD), Allen
Grade 1: Allen, Young
KG: Jochmann, Whitman
Second Session: March 29 – May 8
Grade 5: Armitage, Murray
Grade 4: Burnett, Merritt
Grade 3: Goodison, Macky
Grade 2: Archard, Eide/Madden (BLACK)
Grade 1: Hevland
KG: Bell
Pre-K: Patty Vidayanakorn, Zoe Trodden
Third Session: May 9 – June 8
Grade 5: Ekstran, Hunter
Grade 4: Ward, Day
Grade 3: Garrett, Haynes, Bailey
Grade 2: Hagen, Giles
Grade 1: Zammuto, Scranton
KG: Brickerd, Pool
Thanks,
Elementary Physical Education Department
ES Explore Program (After School Activities)
This Semester’s After School Activity program will begin on Monday, February 27th.
Confirmations of ASA placement will be available online on February 17th.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our classes ( Yoga, Chess, TKD, Volleyball, Zumba, Soccer and Knitting) . You can still register at the CAO but don’t delay!
Remember, once the ASA schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your ASA choice once it is before your third session.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) Upcoming Student-Led Conferences – March 9 and 10
Our annual Student-Led conferences are coming up on March 9 and 10. More information will come to you when we are closer to this date, but as a head’s up for new parents, there is no school on these dates for ES students. Students will, however, be involved in their conference time on one of the two dates.
(Repeat) Hop Your Way to the “Toad”ally Fantastic ES Musical
A Year With Frog and Toad, KIDS!
Join the birds, snails, lizards, turtles, mice, moles and squirrels as they tell a tale of friendship between beloved storybook characters Frog and Toad! This colorful production, based on Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and Toad” books, will run two performances in the Chevron Theater: February 22 at 3:30 and February 23 at 6:30. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, February 17th, at 8 a.m. in front of the ISB Admissions/Main Office. The cost is 100 baht for student and 200 baht for adults.
(Repeat) Registration for the Spring ES Panther Choir
The ES Panther Choir will start rehearsals on Wednesday, March 1st at 2:35-3:35 in the MS Choir room of the CC building. If your child participated in the Panther Choir last semester, he/she is automatically enrolled again for the Spring.
If any Grade 3, 4 or 5 student would like to join that was not in it last semester, please fill out this registration. If your child is already a part of the ES Panther Choir, you do NOT need to register again for the Spring.
(Repeat) Parent Volunteers Needed to Judge Tournament of Minds
On Sunday February 26th, ISB will be hosting the Bangkok Tournament of Minds and we need some willing volunteers to get involved and help out on the day as judges. This is a fantastic enrichment opportunity for our students as well as many others in the region, but we couldn’t make it happen without the gift of time from many volunteers. No experience is necessary and all the details of the event are below. If you are interested in helping out, or if you have any questions, please contact Selena Gallagher at selenag@isb.ac.th.
When?
Sunday February 26th 2017
What?
A team creative problem-solving competition. Teams of up to 7 students from either elementary or secondary schools compete in one of three divisions – Language Literature, Social Sciences or Math Engineering. They work for six weeks to solve a long-term challenge and present their solution on Tournament Day in front of an audience and a panel of judges. On the day, teams also face an unseen Spontaneous Challenge.
Who?
Approximately 400 students from schools across Thailand and the S.E. Asian region.
Why?
The aim of TOM is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management and the discipline to work collaboratively within a competitive environment. Tournament of Minds’ objectives are: to provide the stimulation of real, open-ended challenges; to develop creative problem-solving approaches and techniques; to foster cooperative learning and team work; to promote knowledge and appreciation of self and others; to encourage experimentation and risk-taking; to expand and reward creative and divergent thinking; to stimulate a spirit of inquiry and love of learning; to develop enterprise; and to celebrate excellence.
What’s involved?
As a judge, you would be part of a panel of three to judge one of the long-term challenges or the spontaneous challenge, according to specific criteria. There will be a recommended training session in the weeks leading up to the Tournament to familiarise you with the challenge and the judging criteria, then you will be required to come along on 26th February for the Tournament itself. The schedule is still to be determined but likely commitment is around four to five hours, depending on assignment.
What’s in it for me?
Supporting a worthwhile enrichment opportunity that wouldn’t happen without people like you.
The joy of seeing students demonstrating their ingenuity, creativity and cooperation. And free food!
(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)
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
February 2017
| Feb. 13 | Maka Bucha Day (No School) |
| Feb. 14 | Professional Day (No School for Students) |
| Feb. 17 | Adult Education Online Registration Closes |
| ‘Frog and Toads’ Tickets Sale Begins 8:00am (in front of the Central Office) | |
| Feb. 22 | ES Musical ‘Frog and Toad’ 3:30 pm (Chevron) |
| Feb. 23 | ES Musical ‘Frog and Toad’ 6:30 pm (Chevron) |
| Feb. 24 | Report Card Goes Online |
