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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
Susan Canobie
susanc@isb.ac.th
Extended Deadline – Request for Results Services
If Seniors would like IB to send their results directly to Universities, then students need to complete the GoogleForm below so we have the information we need to make this happen. This deadline has been extended until Monday April 24.
IB students who wish to have their IB Results directly passed onto Universities will need to read and complete this form: Request for IB Results Service
Legalization of IB Diploma
In some countries the IB document Diploma Results will not be valid unless it is legalized in Geneva, Switzerland by the relevant embassy or consulate.
The Diploma itself is only legalized in exceptional circumstances when required. The standard fee per student for the legalization of each single IB Diploma document is approximately 5500 Baht and must be paid to ISB before the request for Legalization will be sent to IB.
The following countries demand copies of passports: Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Iran, Italy, Palestine and Saudi Arabia (see list of special cases below).
Countries concerned
The following is a list of countries for which legalization has been required in past years. Requirements may be imposed by other countries in the future.
| Argentina* | El Salvador* | Malta* | Serbia* |
| Armenia* | Estonia* | Mexico* | Singapore |
| Bolivia | Georgia* | Montenegro* | Slovakia* |
| Bosnia and | Greece* | Nigeria | Slovenia* |
| Herzegovina* | Guatemala | Pakistan | Spain* |
| Brazil* | Indonesia | Palestine | South Korea* |
| Bulgaria* | Iran | Panama* | Sudan |
| Burkina Faso | Israel* | Paraguay* | Syria |
| Chile* | Italy* | Peru* | Taiwan |
| Colombia* | Jamaica | Philippines | Thailand |
| Costa Rica* | Jordan | Poland* | The Netherlands* |
| Croatia* | Kazakhstan* | Portugal* | Turkey* |
| Cyprus* | Latvia* | Romania* | United Arab Emirates |
| Czech Republic* | Lebanon | Russia* | Ukraine* |
| Ecuador* | Lithuania* | Saudi Arabia | Uruguay* |
| Egypt | Macedonia* | Serbia* | Venezuela* |
*The Apostille Stamp (as per The Apostille Convention, The Hague, 5 October 1961), replaces legalization by the consulate and one Apostille Stamp covers each of the countries indicated with an asterisk in the list above.
Please see Ms. Canobie or Khun Arintra if you need your IB Diploma Legalized. This must be requested by June 1st.
News from HS Counseling
Jennifer Melton
jenniferm@isb.ac.th
Grade 9-11 Parents
- Are you leaving ISB or Bangkok? Leaving one place and arriving at another can be an overwhelming experience for both parents and students. Come hear from ISB Counselors on the aspects of transition, how to manage the various stages of transition, and how to help support your student. Wednesday, April 26 at 8:30 in MPB1.
- HS Internship Program – The High School runs an internship program for our grade 9-11 students at the end of the 2016-17 school year. The program will run fromJune 12-22 and includes workshops (prior to the actual internship) on resume-writing, interviewing skills, and other information related to success on the job. We work with businesses that are happy to sponsor one or more ISB students in an appropriate, stimulating internship where they have a chance to learn about the workings of a business/career while gaining valuable experience in what it takes to be successful in a job. The cost of the internship is 18,300 baht. If you think that your son or daughter would benefit from such an experience, have them contact Mr. Callahan at kevinc@isb.ac.th and he will help them with further steps in securing an internship.
Grade 9 – There is still a lot of learning to take place in the last run of the school year.Finding a focused approach in the remaining weeks will be a good target and challenge for our students. I have seen a great amount of growth in the class of 2020 and hope for a strong finish to the school year.
For many, they will be looking to improve a “grade” in a class. Students are encouraged to keep looking at how they may improve upon or maintain healthy habits and attitudes (HAL) in the weeks ahead. Focus on engagement, initiative, and preparation.
Grade 10 – We’re now getting to the final push of the year, and organization is a key to success for students in managing their busy days. One piece of the academic puzzle that many students and parents tend to overlook is the HAL grade, a student’s habits and attitudes toward learning. Most parents and students look straight at the percentage grades that they are earning, without considering how work is being approached to earn those grades. Have you talked to your son or daughter about their HAL grades? (They are on a 1-7 basis, with 7 being the highest possible.) A great question for students to ask their teachers is, “What should I be doing to improve my HAL grade?”. It’s no surprise that high HAL grades and good letter grades tend to go together!
Grade 11 – Songkran was a great time to relax as we prepare for the final few weeks of 11th grade. We hope students had a chance to rest, reconnect with family and friends and spend time having some fun! The next few weeks will be full with IA work, EE meetings, Group 4 work, and preparation for exams. Balance and organization are important skills for students to learn so they have a healthy outlook on school and their overall identify. As always, help ensure your student gets a solid night of sleep and has a regular opportunity for down time and some brain breaks.
There was great turnout this week to 2 workshops HS Counselors held for students. Applying to the UK was held this past Monday and US Essay Writing was held on Thursday. If your student is considering the US, we highly recommend a great podcast that can provide a broad and nuanced understanding of higher education in the US. Access the podcast HERE.
Standardized Testing – We recommend any student who will apply to an English language instruction university take the TOEFL or IELTS prior to August. Also the deadline for the June 10 ACT is approaching (May 5) and June 3 SAT Subject Test (May 9). More information on these tests can be found HERE.
Grade 12 – Seniors met this past week with Ms. Canobie to review IB exam expectations. Students received their check out sheets which are due Friday, May 19. Completion of this check out is also how students indicate to the HS Counseling office where they want their final transcript sent in midJune. Students should have already completed a Google survey indicating where they want their IB results sent.
Grade 12 Parent Transition Meeting Thursday, April 27, 2017 – You are encouraged to meet with ISB HS counselors who will help you (and your students) transition to life after high school. Students have spent each advisory since January in a variety of sessions that will help them prepare for life after ISB.
Upcoming College and University Visits to ISB and greater Bangkok area (please click on this link):
Complete College Visit Calendar
Annual Medical Screening For Students
Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
It is the time of year when we need to start the medical screening process for ALL students.
We have modified the screening process so there is a basic medical screen for most students with a more extensive screen for students entering Grades 3, 6, 9 and 11 which includes a tuberculosis screen. Any student who has had a new student medical examination after January 2017 will not need a repeat examination. All students must fill in the Nurse Medication Consent form.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2017 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
Annual Medical Screening For Students Entering Grade 11
Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
Students entering Grade 11 will need an ECG as part of their annual medical screening.
Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic will have an ECG machine available from May 8-20 so students entering Grade 11 can have their medical screening done there between those dates. When the examination is done the ECG tracing will need to be sent to the hospital for a cardiologist to review it. The report will be available for collection 1-2 days after the examination. If there are any abnormalities the student will need to be reviewed by a cardiologist.
The examination can also been done at World Medical Center, Samitivej Hospital, Bumrungrad Hospital or any other hospital/doctors surgery with ECG facilities.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2017 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
ATTN: Senior Parents!
Rebecca Armstrong
andybeccakids@gmail.com
Monday, April 24th, is the final opportunity for you or your son or daughter to pick up the Parent Graduation Bulletin and the tickets for the Senior Graduation ceremony on June 9th. If you cannot come to the school, please remind your Senior to stop by the table in the cafeteria on Monday either from 10:20am-11:35am or 2:20pm-3:20pm. Early Congratulations to the Seniors, and to parents too!
Thank you,
Graduation Committee
Touchstone
PTA – Touchstone
touchstone@isb.ac.th
Our PTA magazine the Touchstone is looking for creative articles, pictures, cartoons and jokes from the students, parents and teachers too! Send your contribution by email by 25th April, 2017 or contact your editors for further information. Please send pictures and text separately.
HS editor: Rebecca Carey
MS editor: Sharon Wong
ES editor: Kahdija Siddique
Booster Club editor: Inderbir Broca
Address your contributions to touchstone@isb.ac.th
Regards,
Pratip Mandal
Editor Touchstone
Summer School at ISB Update…
Maurilio Baron-Taldo
maurilib@isb.ac.th
Dear HS Parents,
Registration for summer school is going well. Reminder to register your child(ren) by Friday, April 28th to receive the Early Bird tuition rate!
If you are only around the first few weeks of our summer break, reminder, we do have two special enrichment camps available:
HS Enrichment Topics in Modern Science Two options: June 12 – 23 or June 12 – July 7
HS Summer Internship June 12 – 22
You can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about summer school dates, programs, and fees, or visit Khun Fon in our Summer School Office (located through door on the right side of the ISB Bookstore).
For any questions, please email sumdir17@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
International School Bangkok
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL:
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
The long awaited ISB HS production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL is coming to the Chevron Theatre April 22nd, 24th and 25th ! Get your tickets online, in the drama/dance office located in the CC building from 7:00-3:00, or at the door 1 hour before each show. You won’t want to miss this original production about love, family, honesty, and growing up.
Grade 9 ROTC
Krittiya Fitzgerald (Boom)
krittiyf@isb.ac.th
Khun Boom will be at HS office for any questions regarding ROTC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2.30 – 3.30 pm. until May 18th
Class of 2017 Graduation Blanket
Marilu Emery
benandmarilu@me.com
There are only a few more blankets left for sale so contact Marilu at marilu.emery@gmail.com if you are a parent of a graduating ISB student and would like to purchase a graduation blanket. They are 600 baht each and only a handful are left!
Selling Band Instruments
Kentaro Udagawa
kentarou@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Bands families,
Next year’s grade 6 band students will soon be hoping to purchase instruments for next year. Some will be looking for second-hand instruments to purchase.
If you have band instruments in good condition that you wish to sell (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba and/or percussion kit), please contact <kentarou@isb.ac.th> and bring your instruments to the MS band rooms (#119 or 107, first floor in the Cultural Center) before Thursday, May 4 for us to evaluate and give an estimated price. We will then send a list of available instruments to parents who are interested in purchasing second-hand instruments.
Please be advised that we are not able to guarantee that all instruments will be sold due to the condition or interested buyers.
If you have further questions, please feel free to write to <kentarou@isb.ac.th>.
Kentaro Udagawa and Brent Poling, MS Band
Spring Cleaning for Earth Week:
Matthew McGovern
matthewm@isb.ac.th
If it’s time to clear the closets and drawers at your house, please consider making a donation of your Clothes, Toys, Shoes and Games to ISB next week April 24-28. Also being collected is eWaste: old or broken Electronics of all kinds, as well as CD’s DVD’s and Batteries.
Your charity and responsibility is appreciated!
eNewsletter 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.
maurilib@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 Marketing Director 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.