Final Reminder: Colgate Kids Triathlon 2017 – May 10
By: Bob Connor, Assistant Athletics Director
bobc@isb.ac.th
The Main Events
- Try-a-Tri:(designed for 8 years old & under) / Swim – Bike – Run
Students will start with a 50-meter swim (25-meter pool), followed by an 800m bike ride in the ISB parking lot and a 500m run around the track. Participants will not be timed, and all will receive a participation medal.
- Triathlon:(designed for 8 or 9 and older) / Swim – Bike – Run
A 200 meter swim (50-meter pool), 5 km bike ride and 1 km run will allow all students a nice, healthy challenge. Everyone will start and race together but with the help of “chip timing” results, ribbons will be awarded for First-Second-Third place finishers in three divisions: U11, U14, & U19 (Girls & Boys). Participation medals will also be awarded.
On The Side
- “Do the Double”:Designed specifically for established athletes who have been exercising bregularly for a long period of time, this event doubles each of the regular triathlon distances, 400m Swim (50-meter pool), 10 km Bike, 2 km Run. If you’ve been swimming, biking and running regularly, feel free to take on the challenge. Everyone will start and race together but with the help of “chip timing” results, ribbons will be awarded for First-Second-Third place finishers in three divisions: U11, U14, & U19 (Girls & Boys). Participation medals will also be awarded.
- Duathlon:(Any age group/division may enter) / Run – Bike – Run
Want the challenge without the swim? Then consider a new Run-Bike-Run event! Athletes will run 1 km, then bike 5 km, then run the same run distance, 1 km a second time. Ribbons will be awarded for First-Second-Third place finishers in three divisions: U11, U14, & U19 (Girls & Boys). Participation medals will also be awarded.
*** NOTE: There will not be any relays this year.
Additional helpful information can be found on the CAO – Kids Triathlon website link:
https://www.isb.ac.th/colgate-kids-triathlon/general-information
Last Minute Blood Drive to the Thai Red Cross This Saturday, April 29
By: Martin Herrmann, Grade 6 Science, Health
martinh@isb.ac.th
A couple of teachers would like to invite you to join us this Saturday to donate blood at the Thai Red Cross (behind the Snake Farm across from Lumphini Park). FYI, Rh negative blood groups are extremely rare here, in high demand, and much more common among expats.
We could taxi down together from Nichada around 7:30 or meet at the Thai Red Cross around 8 to avoid any lines and traffic.
Please contact Martin Herrmann (martinh@isb.ac.th) for eligibility requirements, further information and to RSVP to be there as a group.
Hope you can join us!
Father and Daughter Dance on April 29th, 2017
By: Amy Hall
amersuec@yahoo.com
Tickets to this year’s Father and Daughter Dance, which is sponsored by Girl Scouts and will be held on April 29th, are on sale before and after school in the ES breezeway or at the CAO any time it’s open. The dance is open to all girls and dads. Don’t miss this fun opportunity for dad and daughter bonding!
Do you have band instruments that you would like to sell?
By: Kentaro Udagawa, MS Band
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
Health Clinic: Required Annual Medical Screening For Students
By: Sally Plomley, Nurse Office
nurse@isb.ac.th or sallyp@isb.ac.th
It is the time of year when we need to start the medical screening process for ALL returning students. Completed screening forms will need to be sent to the Health Clinic by June 30th 2017. This is a requirement for all students returning in the 2017-2018 school year. Please read the information below to learn more about the process.
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 and tuberculosis symptom screening 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. Theses Action Plans 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
The medicals can be done by any registered medical practitioner either in Thailand or your home country. Many health insurance companies will cover annual medical screening for children.
The medicals examinations for students entering K and grades 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 12 can now be done at the Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic (with referral to the hospital if there are any issues). They will also have an ECG machine at the Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic from May 8-20 so students entering grade 11 may have their medical done there between those dates. They can also be done at World Medical Center or Samitivej Hospital. All students entering grades 3, 6, 9 and 11 (if medical not done at Bumrungrad Nichada Clinic May 8-20) will need to attend Bumrungrad Hospital, World Medical Center, Samitivej Hospital or any other hospital/doctors surgery with appropriate facilities. Please note that World Medical Center only have audiology services Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 5pm-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm.
Packages have been negotiated for Bumrungrad and World Medical Center as outlined below. Please make your child’s booking for the “ISB Student Physical Examination” and take the forms for the doctor to fill out (as required). Please note there may be an additional payment required for equipment and if there are additional medical reviews or tests are required due to abnormalities found during the examination.
Tuberculosis (TB) Screen additional costs (discuss with your doctor the appropriate screening test)
Any questions regarding the Annual Medical Screening please email nurse@isb.ac.th or sallyp@isb.ac.th
Invitation to Meet the Candidates Night – May 3rd, 2017
By: Elizabeth Bredin, Vice Chair, ISB Board of Trustees and Chair of the Committee on Trustees
esbredin@gmail.com
The Board of Trustees (BOT) cordially invites community members to a “Meet the Candidates” night on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the ES MPR. This is your opportunity to meet the candidates who are running for the Board of Trustees, hear their statements and ask them questions. There will be time for one on one conversation, as well. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you there.
When: Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 pm
Where: ES MPR
Changes to the ISB Calendars for 2016/17 and 2017/18
By: Dr. Andrew Davies, Head of School
andrewd@isb.ac.th
Recently the Royal Thai Government announced some changes to the public holidays calendar for 2017 and 2018 and this has necessitated some changes to the ISB Calendars.
Please find linked here a copy of the revised ISB Calendar for 2017/18, approved by the Board of Trustees earlier this week on 18th April 2017.
For 2016/17
- It was announced that Friday 5 May 2016 will no longer be observed as an official holiday. However, ISB will continue to have a holiday on this date as many will already have made plans.
- It was also announced that on 28 July HM King Rama X ‘ s birthday will be observed as an official holiday. This means that the ISB Summer School Session 2 will be reduced by one day.
For 2017/18
- 13 October will be observed as an official holiday as the memorial day for HM King Rama IX.
- ISB will schedule a holiday for 13 October 2017, cancel the planned holiday for 22 September and move the Professional Day from 21 September to 22 September.
- ISB will cancel the planned holiday for 7 May 2018 (Coronation Day Substitute) and move this holiday to 13th April (official Songkran Holiday). This means that the Songkran Holiday will be one day longer than is typical (beginning on a Friday), enabling ISB community members to avoid traffic and to participate more fully in the Songkran celebrations.
- December 5th will remain an official holiday and be renamed as “Father’s Day”.
It is possible that there will be further changes relating to the dates for the Cremation of HM the King Rama IV and the Coronation of HM the King Rama X.
We understand these changes may cause some inconvenience and we have tried to arrive at solutions that have the least impact on student learning and our community. The number of learning and contractual days remains the same.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Davies
Head of School
Please join us for the Parent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on May 8th
By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing and Communications
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
Each year ISB’s administration hosts a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon for the many, many parents who spend countless hours helping to make our school a better place for our students. Whether you’ve donated one hour or hundreds of hours, this luncheon is for you.
This year’s luncheon will take place on May 8th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom. We will be providing a number of vans to take parents from ISB to the luncheon departing at 10:00 am and returning to ISB at the conclusion of the event. To reserve your place at the luncheon and on the van, please RSVP by May 1st: Parent Appreciation Luncheon Sign Up
We hope to see you there!
Visit the Middle School Art Exhibition – open until May 9th
By: Trista Meisner, MS Art
tristam@isb.ac.th
Please join us in celebrating the hard work that has gone into creating, developing and refining ideas, practicing and improving art methods and techniques, expressing one’s own voice and unique perspective, reflecting on decisions and process, supporting and caring for each other as artists, developing sensitivities to materials and observational skills all while persisting through the challenges that occur when bringing a novel idea to life.
25 April – 9 May
Chevron Theatre Foyer
Registration starts May 8th for Girl Scouts for 2017-2018!
By: Julie Swierczewski, Committee Chairs for Girl Scouts
julieswierczewski@yahoo.com
Calling all girls! If you are currently a Girl Scout or would like to become a Girl Scout for the 2017-2018 school year, please consider registering during our Early Bird Registration. Registering early will secure your spot for the upcoming school year and girls will receive a special Early Bird patch. The registration period starts Monday, May 8th. The deadline is Thursday, June 1st. Please e-mail Julie Swierczewski at julieswierczewski@yahoo.com, Amy Hall at amersuec@yahoo.com, or Rita Thompson at rituke.thompson@yahoo.com for more information.
ISB Summer School 2017- Information and Registration
By: Maurilio Baron-Toaldo, Activities Director
maurilib@isb.ac.th
Our ISB Summer School Office is open and accepting registrations for Summer School 2017 at ISB! You can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about dates, programs, and fees. Register by Friday, April 28th to receive the Early Bird reduced price on tuition!
Our Summer School Office is located through the door on the right side of the ISB Bookstore where Khun Fon will be there to greet and assist you!
For any questions, please email sumdir17@isb.ac.th
Summer Dance Intensive Program: 12 – 16th June 2017
By: Helen Weir
afterschooldance@gmail.com
Contemporary, Jazz/Street, Hop Hop/MV and Musical Theatre etc. open to current Grades 3 students to adult.
Classes available afternoons, after the ISB Summer Session has finished for the day!
Registration Forms / Schedule available in the CAO Office (next to Nurse/Bookstore) from Monday 1st May.
For more information please contact Jaleea Price – jaleeap@isb.ac.th
Rose Marie Academy Foundation Run 2017- May 20th, 2017
Please support our friends at Rose Marie Academy and join their fun run on May 20th, 2017! You can sign up at www.rmafoundation.org/run2017!
eNewsletter Guidelines
By 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.