Last chance: Please sign up for the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon this Monday
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!
Mahajanaka is almost here – get your tickets!
By: Michael Sharp, Director of Middle School Drama
michaels@isb.ac.th
Mahajanaka (pronounced Mahachanok) is almost here. You don’t want to miss this show.
To honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Mahajanaka has been written collaboratively by the students and faculty at ISB. It is an original premiere production that tells the tale of one man’s destiny to find truth, wisdom, happiness and enlightenment. This story was dear to His Majesty’s heart and he was the author of his version for the Thai people in 1998.
There will be three shows. See the beautiful poster designed by Zai Limwatanakul for details about dates, cost, and charity that we will donate to.
Tickets can be purchased during middle school lunch time in the Cafeteria.
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
Welcome Wai Farewell Coffee – May 11th
By: Heidi and Elinna, PTA Welcome Wai
welcomewai@isb.ac.th
Please join the PTA Welcome Wai for our final coffee on Thursday, May 11 9:30 am – 11:00am at Cherry’s Bakery as we say farewell. There will be special performances by Latin and Bollywood dance groups. Hope to see you there!
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.
You’re invited: ISB’s 65 Year Anniversary Reception – May 24th
By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing and Communications
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
This school year, ISB turned 65 and we want to celebrate, with you! On the 24th of May, we are hosting an Anniversary Reception for parents, staff, alumni and friends to honour this special occasion. Please join us for an elegant evening, filled with music and memories. RSVP is required and you can book your tickets here.
We are planning some activities within the school day for students, which we will share more information on next week.
We hope to see you on the 24th!
Do you want to know who is running for the ISB Board of Trustees? Watch their videos here.
You can now watch the videos of some of the candidates running for the ISB Board of Trustees here.
Please note that not all the candidates have a video. Please visit the full list of candidates here to view all the applications.
Don’t forget to vote on May 16th!
Your Vote Matters
Join our Panther Pride! Coaching Vacancies 2017-2018
Derrick Quinet, Athletics Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
ISB Coaching Positions 2017-2018 – Apply Here
ISB offers an athletic experience that inspires achievement and transforms lives. Join our Panther Pride as a coach, and make a positive difference in the lives of our student-athletes. Coaching at ISB is a fantastic way to get to know our students outside of the classroom, allowing you to connect with a range of students on a different level.
The ISB Athletics program tries to help every child reach his/her personal potential. We aim to educate through sport, develop character, and carry out the ISB mission, vision, values and definition of learning.
All athletic coaching positions at ISB receive a stipend, and you get to join a great team!
Please apply for available coaching positions utilizing the linked form. If you’d like to apply for more than one position, please explain/prioritize them in your personal statement.
Interviews will be scheduled as necessary over the next couple of weeks so that coaches know which team they will be working with next year.
Please contact ISB Athletic Director Derrick Quinet (derrickq@isb.ac.th), or Middle School Athletic Director Mark Jaspers (markj@isb.ac.th) if you have any clarifying questions.
Go Panthers!
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.
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: June 12th to 16th
By: Jaleea Price, HS Fine Arts
jaleeap@isb.ac.th
Start your summer off with a kickstart of fun! Join the 1-week Summer Dance Intensive at ISB. Classes offered June 12 – 16 for ES (current Grades 3, 4, 5), MS, HS and Adults.
Check the Summer Dance 2017 schedule for details. Registration and payments at the CAO from now until June 1. Early Bird discount for registrations completed before May 20th.
Summer Dance 2017 schdl and teachers
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
ISB Logo #2: Join the discussion
By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing and Communication
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
We would like the entire community to be included in the discussion and development of ISBs new logo. Should you wish to learn more about the process and to join the discussion, please join one of our parent focus groups to be held at ISB on the following dates:
Thursday, 11th May: 8am – 8.30am
Friday, 12th May: 1pm – 1.30pm
You can sign up for either session here. We will advise participants on the specific meeting place.
Should you not be able to join one of the focus groups, there will still be further ways that you can offer your input. In a few weeks, we will be sharing some design concepts with the community, that we would welcome and appreciate your feedback on.
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.