Join ISB’s 65 Year Anniversary Reception – May 24
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.
For those living in or near Nichada, we will provide vans from ISB leaving at 4.30pm to the venue and offer return trips. Should you wish to be on the ISB vans, please book a seat here.
We are planning some activities within the school day for students, which we will share more information on next week.
Thank you to the generous sponsors who helped make this event possible.
We hope to see you on the 24th!
May 16th is Voting Day for the ISB BOT Candidates
On May 16th, you have the opportunity to vote for your preferred candidates of the ISB Board of Trustees (BOT).
Prepare yourself before Voting Day:
– To learn more about the Candidates, please read their applications here
– Check the voting instructions that were shared in your Voting Pack
Choose your voting location: To make it easier for our whole parent community to take part in the Voting, there will be voting stations set up at ISB, in front of the Chevron and in the lobby of Emporium Tower. Please see the allocated voting times:
ISB Chevron: 7am – 6pm
Emporium Tower Lobby: 8am – 12pm
Don’t forget: To bring your ISB ID for voting!
The 8 candidates chosen will sit on the Board of Trustees for the next two years and will guide and lead ISB in all areas. Their role is extremely important and therefore, so is your say in who is elected. Please make a stop at ISB or Emporium and cast your vote.
Mahajanaka is next week – May 16, 17, 18 – 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 the kings 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.
Students will be selling these. please double check you get the right tickets.
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!
Registration is open 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 started 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.
Annual ISB Service Celebration Showcase – May 15th to 26th
By: Becky Hansberry, Activities Director/ CAS Coordinator
beckyh@isb.ac.th
Starting Monday, May 15th there will be a display in front of the MS/HS library presented by the High School Service Council. Please come learn more about the amazing service projects our elementary, middle, and high school students have been involved with this year. The display will run until Friday, May 26th.
Choral Union: A New ISB Community Chorus
By: Anthony & Andy, The Choir Guys
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Andy Marshall and I are hoping to start a new ISB Community Chorus next year and thought we would send out an interest survey now and maybe even meet to sing a few times before school lets out for the summer. We already have two core groups interested, one made up of about 20 singers in the spring adult education singing class, and another twenty faculty and staff members who have sung off and on together the past few years for special occasions on campus. Should you be interested, please join us on Wednesday, May 17 at 3:00pm or 7:00pm in the MS Choir Room for our first rehearsals. We already have a song in mind and a possible performance opportunity. SIGN UP HERE.
First Friday with Andy
By Dr. Andrew Davies, Head of School
andrewd@isb.ac.th
The next “First Friday with Andy” will take place on Friday 12th May at 8:00am in the Orange Room (near the admissions office).
“First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested.
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
It’s time to renew your ISB parking stickers
By: Mark Hevland, Head of Risk Management
markh@isb.ac.th
The current yellow 2015-2017 parking stickers will be expiring in June. Those returning to ISB in the fall of 2017 will need to update their parking stickers.
In an attempt to make this process more efficient, we will start accepting applications on May 15th. Applications will be available at the guard desk at the admin building and the Safety & Security office next to the Chevron theater.
Once completed, please return the application to the same location, along with all required supporting documents.
Applications will be processed over the summer and passes will be available for pick up late July to early August.
Applications submitted at the beginning of the school year will take a bit longer to process, so we encourage all returning ISB community members to submit applications early.
FAMILY ID CARDS:
For families renewing their temporary staffs’ (Driver/Maid/Mae Bahn) ID card, please collect and return the applications at the same locations. For those whose temporary staff are not changing, we will process the cards over the summer and have them ready at the beginning of school.
For those who will be changing staff, photos will need to be taken in person at the Safety & Security office. These may be processed beginning late July – early August.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at markh@isb.ac.th or Khun Ratthavit at rattavi@isb.ac.th
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
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.