Thank you, parents!
The PTA would like to thank all parents who helped us out this year. Again, the support of the ISB community has been heart warming. We could not have organised the activities without the many hours of volunteer work of all of you.
Are you curious to see what the PTA has done this year? Click here for an overview.
Looking forward to see you next year in our new parent room!
Lizette van bergen
lizettevanbergen@gmail.com
Booster Hut Open Thursday and Friday!
The Booster Hut will be open this Thursday from 10:30 to 2:30 and on Friday from 8:45 to 11:45. Get your last minute gifts before the summer holiday! Check out the great deals on the sale table!
Maria Van Zant
mvanzant@hotmail.com
US University Student Conference at NIST
A student from NIST has organized a conference with a panel of students recently admitted to highly selective US universities who will share their experiences and perspective on the application processes. Several speakers from ISB will be presenting. The forum will be held Wednesday, June 7, at 6pm, at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.
Please see the link to the event Facebook page here: https://web.facebook.com/events/1856517387937385/
Rebecca Armstrong & Vartika Bawa
HS PTA Co-coordinators 2017-2018
hscoordn@isb.ac.th
Looking for HS Grade Level Social Reps!
We are looking for parents who love socializing and meeting new people to act as grade level representatives next year. Representatives would hold an opening and closing coffee/social each semester for parents with students in the same grade. Additionally, representatives would plan socials to welcome parents who enter ISB mid-semester. We think this will be a great way for parents to get to know other parents who have sons/daughters in the same grade, and to be a support to newcomers. We need 4 representatives, one for each grade level(9, 10, 11, 12). Grade level representatives are NOT required to attend any PTA meetings. Please email us if you are interested!
Rebecca Armstrong & Vartika Bawa
HS PTA Co-Coordinators 2017-2018
hscoordn@isb.ac.th
BOOSTER CLUB: PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER 2017 Saturday, 19 August from 8 to 11am, ISB Main Cafeteria
As everyone gears up for the summer, the Booster Hut would like to leave you with a tasty reminder to start the new 2017-2018 school year…PANCAKES!!
Join us for the Annual Booster Pancake Breakfast, designed to raise funds for Booster Club sponsored programs at ISB. Enjoy a delicious breakfast while re-connecting with friends after the summer break & welcoming new families to the ISB community. For newcomers, this event is a great chance to chat with returning students & parents who can offer insights to life at ISB.
The breakfast takes place the first Saturday back to school, in conjunction with the Community Activities Office (CAO) Registration Day. Come and grab a delicious breakfast and register for activities.
TICKETS available first week back to school! Look for us at New Parent Orientation, Welcome Wai Coffee Morning on the first day of school as well as other opportunities throughout the week.
VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering to help out on the day please follow the link below for on-line sign up.
ISB Pancake Breakfast Volunteer Sign Up
Safe travels over the summer and look forward to seeing you in August!
Ginny Condra
gcondra@gmail.com
PTA Touchstone for all As everyone gears up for the summer
“Bringing people together is what i call ‘ubuntu,’ which means ‘I am because we are.’ Far too often people think of themselves as just individuals, separated from one another, whereas you are connected and what you do affects the whole world. When you do well, it spreads out; it is for the whole of humanity.”
— Desmond Tutu
As you head out on your various travels, remember to fill your life with adventure, collect memories not things , and wherever you go …
Go with all your heart !
We at Touchstone wish to make sure you don’t forget us though. We are listing below, prompts for our very first October edition of year 2017-2018. We look forward to your valued musings, unique experiences and anecdotes, besides interesting memorabilia from this summer . Stay safe and creative as you wander where hopefully………….. the wifi is weak !
World UFO Day : 2nd July
Yes it exists ! World UFO day is an awareness day for people to gather together and watch skies for unidentified flying objects .The stated goal of the July 2 celebration is to raise awareness of the “ undoubted existence of UFOs and to encourage governments to declassify their files on UFO sightings.
Prompt : Design your version of an “ out of this world ” UFO .Get creative and make your very own flying saucer . It could be a design / craft or a model. We at Touchstone welcome images of all.
Mandela Day : 18th July
Nelson Mandela International Day ( or Mandela Day ) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18th July, Mandela’s birthday. This day is a global call that celebrates the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world , and has the ability to make an impact .
Prompt : We are living in a world of infinite possibilities ! What are the issues that concern you and how do you wish to bring about a positive change for humanity . ( 150 words limit )
International Tiger Day : 29th July
Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International Tiger Day aims to halt their decline. Many factors such as climate change, hunting and poaching have been its cause.
Prompt : Can you imagine a world without Tigers ?
Submit a write up / pictures from personal albums / create tiger crafts in the form of drawings, collages , logos, pins , sketches . Anything that celebrates this majestic being and submit to us . We promise to print images of all. The next edition will have a tiger trivia for the entire family to tremble over . Enjoy !
International Youth Day : 12th August
This day is dedicated to celebrating young peoples contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice and sustainable peace .
Prompt : Who do you consider a true Youth Icon in current days and why . Submit image of the Icon along with your reasons for considering them worthy of praise and emulation . ( 100 words limit )
Recipe Section :
World Chocolate Day : 7th July
Looking for recipes with images to commemorate this yummy day . Let the treat fest begin ! Wish you all a very merry happy “Chocolate Day “
National ChopSuey Day : 29th August
Yes this is a thing too ! Submit the recipe of your very own version of Chopsuey with an image. Give it a twist or tweak it completely ! Whip up a storm both in your kitchen, and on the pages of Touchstone.
Travelogue : Henceforth all editions of Touchstone , will include a travelogue section . This is a platform on which you come forth and share your experiences with us from your various travels in the form of an article with an image ( one only ). Word limit should ideally not exceed a1000 words , however we are more than willing to make an exception for endearing write ups.
Besides the titulars listed above ,there will be loads of surprises for you and your family with every edition of Touchstone.We hope you shall continue to support us and help us set the right tone . Remember our focus is not just the end results, but the entire process. You are an integral link of this chain of content and intent .
Safe travels and Joyous returns to my ISB family .
Gunjan Mullick
Editor
ps : All articles to be sent to touchstone@isb.ac.th