Principal’s Forum – April 4th
by Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
In the week after next, we will host our second Principal’s Forum of the school year. Questions are being compiled by the PTA and we will share the topics identified by parents in next week’s eNews, after we meet next week with the reps to see the parental concerns.
Please hold April 4th, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for this session.
Drinking Water – It’s hot out there!
by Dennis Harter
dennish@isb.ac.th
As we hit the hottest months of the year, it is important that we work with our students to ensure that they are hydrated to best handle the heat through their activities. Our PE teachers and coaches continue to emphasize drinking water, with frequent water breaks and time in the shade.
What’s most important, of course, is that students engage in physical activity ALREADY hydrated. This means that they drink water throughout the day, not only when they are active and sweating.
We will continue to remind them to do so during the day, but we need your help. Please ensure your child is drinking plenty of water at home. Also, please ensure they have a water bottle to use throughout the school day – we encourage these to come to class!
You can see from the photo below that students are losing their bottles and not collecting them back – this was taken at today’s lost and found display.
Thank you in advance for helping us ensure that your children are hydrated and well-protected during these hot months.
World Scholar’s Cup Bangkok Round 2017
By Selena Gallagher
Last weekend saw the Bangkok Round of the World Scholar’s Cup where ISB was admirably represented by 41 dedicated middle school students and six high school students. Over two action-packed days, the students, in teams of three, argued passionately over three rounds of debate, wrote a persuasive essay, completed a rigorous six-subject exam, and raced the clock to compete in a multimedia quiz bowl with electronic clickers. Read more…
Parent Help Requested!
By Maurilio BARON-TOALDO
Dear MS Parents,
If you can help us out by providing some baked goodies (brownies, cookies, cup cakes, etc) for students to sell during our upcoming MS Neon Night Social next Friday March 28th at 3:00 – 5:00pm, it would be greatly appreciated. All money raised at this social is being donated to the service organizations our students are representing.
Please sign up here if you can bring some baked goodies next Friday.
Reminder, ISB is a nut-free zone so please, no nuts inside any of the baking please!
You can drop off the baked goods in the MPB anytime between 1:45 – 3:00pm, or the MS Office if prior to 1:45pm.
Thank you!
FINAL Middle School ECO TRIP
By John Switala
“Cave Exploration and Waterfall Hike!”
Have you ever wanted to explore a cave nearly 1 kilometer long? A cave where you enter on one side of a mountain and emerge on the other side to see an incredible limestone valley? Do you want to hike to an amazing waterfall and take a refreshing swim in the middle of the mountains? Do you want to wake up in your tent, step outside and gaze across a serene lake surrounded by hills? Then this trip is for you! This trip will go to Jedkot, a great little spot just west of Khao Yai National Park. We will explore the cave, hike to the waterfall, study the eco system of a nearby stream, cook our own food, and camp out at night! We will leave ISB at 7:00 am on Saturday morning, 22 April, and return to school at 4:00 pm on Monday afternoon, 24 April. The cost of the trip is 5000 Thai baht and includes transportation, food, all activities, and camping fees. We hope you can attend. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 15 STUDENTS TO SIGN UP. To see full trip details and permission forms please go to this link. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Switala in Room 322.
A WICKED Summer School at ISB!
By Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Dear ES & MS Parents,
Wicked – The Untold Story of The Witches of OZ will be our production this summer in our Panther Musical Theatre class June 12 – 16 during our first session of summer school!
If your child is presently in grade 3 – 8 and is interested in being part of this production, please see/contact Khun Fon in our ISB Summer School Office (located next to the ISB Bookstore) soon as spots are filling up fast!
You can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about summer school dates, programs, and fees.
For any questions, please email sumdir17@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
International School Bangkok
