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Campus Safety UPDATES

Dear ISB Community,

Welcome to the beginning of a new year here at ISB.  As we continue to keep student safety at the forefront of everything we do, some campus access changes have been made.

Please take the time to read all of the following information in its entirety.  Changes related to Bicycles, Early Childhood gate, Parking Passes, and Student Access times are included.

Drop-off/Pick-up:

When dropping students off at the front of the school, please limit your time to six (6) seconds.  Students and parents should prepare to exit the vehicle prior to stopping along the curb.  One of the ISB student attributes is Self Managing.  This starts from the time they arrive at school on the first day through graduation.   So we request drivers to remain in the vehicle so they can move away from the curb immediately after passengers exit.  Same process is requested during afternoon pick-up.

Bicycles:

We encourage students, staff and parents to commute to school by bicycle where possible.  Along with this we also want to make sure riders are doing this in the safest way. 

It is very important that bike riders use the designated bike lanes and be careful at all intersections and driveways.  When approaching other bikers or walkers, be courteous and provide a safe distance when passing, and say something to make them aware you are there.

ALL bicycle riders must correctly wear, and fasten, a helmet when wishing to access campus.  Helmets must be worn at all times when riding, walking or pushing a bike to/from the designated parking racks on campus.

Beginning Monday, August 28^th, those not wearing a fastened helmet will not be allowed to access campus.

Please remember to park bicycles only in designated bike shelters.  Bikes MAY NOT be parked along the front of the school, at any time.  This includes the weekends.

Early Childhood Entrance:

Starting Thursday August 17th, we will be opening an Early Childhood entrance gate.  It is located at the far end of the elementary school next to the playground and ES bike parking.  This gate will be opened daily, 7:00am – 7:45am, 1:00pm – 1:20pm, & 2:00pm – 2:40pm.  (Early dismissal days 12:50pm – 1:15pm) Only ISB ID card holders may access campus through this gate.  All visitors without an ISB ID must still enter through the main entrance near the panther.

Parking passes:
Remember that the yellow 2015-17 parking stickers expire August 31^st.  New sticker applications are available at the main office security desk and the security office.  Please apply for renewals soon.

Campus Access:

• The campus will be open to the community from 6.40am to 8.00pm each day.
• Students and community members may enter the school via:
  • the front main gate (from 6.40am to 8.00pm each day)
  • the back Sarawanville pedestrian gate (from 6.40am to 8.00pm each day)
  • the Sports Complex Gate (weekdays from 6:40am to 8:00am and 1:55pm to 6:45pm)
  • the ES bike shed gate (weekdays from 6:40am to 8:00am and 12:30pm to 5:00pm)
  • the HS bike shed gate (weekdays from 6:40am to 7:45am and 1:45pm to 3:30pm)
• After 8:00pm students and adults may continue to cross the campus to get to and from Nichada and Sarawanville.
• Visitors (non ISB community members) may only use the front main gate – not the Sarawanville pedestrian gate.
• Adults must present a valid ID to enter campus at all times.
• Middle and High school students must present their ID cards (campus cards) when entering campus after regular school hours.
• Access times will be adjusted for events that run before and after normal opening hours. For example, events that run past 8:00pm, the campus closing time will be adjusted to 30 minutes after the scheduled end of the event (e.g. Spirit Night).
• All buildings on campus will be secured at 6:00pm (or immediately after the event concludes) and access will only be granted to those personnel assigned to the space. Buildings will be opened at 5:00am on school days for ISB staff access. No student or parent will be allowed to access classrooms, offices, or other learning spaces without the assigned staff member present.

Campus Use Regulations for Students by Division

• Regular school supervision hours are as follows:
  • For ES 7:00am to 2:20pm on Weekdays, and 7:00am to 1:10pm on Early Release Days.
  • For MS 7:20am to 2:25pm
  • For HS 7:20am to 2:25pm

• Any Elementary school student on campus outside of regular school hours, who are not participating in a school sponsored event (taking part or supporting), must be actively supervised by an adult in charge, appointed by the family.

• Middle and High School students may use the following designated areas (if available) outside of regular school hours
  • MS/HS Library (until 4:30pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm Friday.  Closed Weekends)
  • Track, Field A & D, central tennis courts, and Cafeteria (until 6:00pm)
  • Auxiliary Gym (until 7:45pm)
  • Students may only use other areas of the school for school approved activities with adult supervision, eg. weight room, CC building practice rooms, etc.

 

Emergency Contact

• Parents should be aware that no adult supervision is provided outside of regular school hours and school sponsored activities.  Access to the campus is at own risk.
• Point of emergency contact – security guards are stationed at the;
  • main gate, front of school,
  • sports complex,
  • athletics area breezeway,
  • back gate by Sarawanville
  • emergency numbers are printed on the back of your ID card

Except during school holidays, a school nurse is on campus until 8pm on weekdays and at certain weekend hours when events are scheduled.

 

Booster Club: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, 19 August, 2017

By: Ginny Condra
gcondra@gmail.com

8 to 11am, in ISB Main Cafeteria

Join us for the Annual Booster Pancake Breakfast!  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 in conjunction with the Community Activities Office (CAO) Registration Day.  Come and grab a delicious breakfast and register for activities.

TICKETS  on sale Friday at the Booster Hut or you can purchase on Saturday morning  at the cafeteria.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panther Swim Team Tryouts

By: Corry Day, Aquatics Director
corryd@isb.ac.th

Welcome to ISB!

For any students who would like to join Panther Swim Team, you will be required to attend our tryouts in one of any days from August 21st to 24th; 2.30pm at the 50m pool. No registration necessary.

For returning swimmers, registration will be open online starting August 11th.  Training will start from Monday, August 21st.

 

Panther Tennis Online Registration for Session 1 2017-18

By:  Panther Tennis
panthert@isb.ac.th

Dear Parents,

Panther Tennis online registration for Session 1 2017-18 is now open. Please click HERE to register.

The session 1 will commence from August 21, 2017. For session 1 schedule and fee, please click HERE

Best Regards,
Panther Tennis

 

After School Dance offers Classes to ISB Families

By: Helen Weir
afterschooldance@gmail.com

After School Dance offers Classes to ISB Families in –

Pre K – Kg Dance             Pk/Kg Dance
Gr 1                                  Jazz, Ballet
Gr 2                                  Jazz, Ballet, Tap              
Gr 3 – 5                            Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Street
Gr 6 – 12                          Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Street, Hip Hop, Contemporary

Dancers wishing to join After School Dance should complete On-Line Class Request Registration before 9am on 22nd August, stating classes they wish to join before attending Placement Assessments.

https://www.isb.ac.th/after-school-dance/registration
After School Dance Placement Assessment Sessions will take place in the CC 2^nd Floor MS Dance Studio, Monday 21st and Tuesday 22^nd August.

 Class Lists and Schedule will be available from Saturday 26^th August.

For more information please contact Helen Weir afterschooldance@gmail.com or visit http://www.isb.ac.th/after-school-dance

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRONKIDS Thailand at ISB – Registration closes 30th August, 2017

Join the ISB Careers Day, September 7th

By: Anthony Giles, Arts and Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

The ISB Pathways Program seeks to better connect our students with alumni and friends of ISB, who are making a difference through their work in the real world. Through Pathways, we are hoping to develop a bank of contact information for individuals with a variety of career experiences for our students to be able to reach out to, collaborate with and learn from. ISB has offered successful career internship programs for years and career resources through our counselling department but Pathways provides a chance for us to expand our efforts and better utilize our extensive network of alumni, parents and partner businesses to better serve our students.

As the first initiative of this program, ISB is hosting a Pathways Career Day and we are asking current professionals or businesses in Thailand to host a table on September 7, 2017. We will have two sessions on the day, one for students and one during our Parent Open House for students and parents. It is a chance to promote your company and your programs but also to share your experiences and expertise with students who are currently navigating their choices of study and career.

Please register your interest in supporting this initiative here.

Thank you for your consideration of this.

 

Registration for Community soccer BYS 2017 is now open!

Mini Calendars for Sale

By: Panop Phongpetra, HS
17436@students.isb.ac.th

Mini Calendars are for sale at the Admissions,Elementary, Middle and High school offices NOW! Only 50 baht
Easy to carry around and extremely practical!

ISB Music Program

By: Angela Kohl,
angelak@isb.ac.th

Welcome to the new academic year!
Our own ISB music program offers music and voice lessons after school
on campus. Slots are filling up quickly, but there are still some
openings. Please contact the coordinator, Angela Kohl, for more
information and your questions (angelak@isb.ac.th).

 

Note from Community Activities Office (CAO)

 

American Red Cross Instructor Training Course (possible dates Oct 6-8):

By: Corry Day, Aquatics Director
corryd@isb.ac.th

ISB Aquatics program is looking for people from our parent community interested in becoming an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. 
We offer four, 6-week swimming lesson sessions throughout the school year (stipend positions). These sessions run after school. 
The training will consist of a Friday–Sunday weekend course and cost is 6,500 baht for certification. 
Course date will be Nov 4,5 and 6.

Contact Aquatics Director Corry Day if you are interested for more information
corryd@isb.ac.th

 

ISB eNews Guidelines

By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing and Communications
shelleyb@isb.ac.th

The ISB eNews provides a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNews 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
• A contact person and email address for further information
• Important details such as dates, location, prices, etc

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.
pta-communications@isb.ac.th is for PTA announcements of interest to all ISB parents.

Your announcement will be submitted for review. Please note: 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 All-School eNews is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays (or Fridays when necessary). Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.

The ES, MS, and HS eNews are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.

The PTA eNews are sent out on Tuesdays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Mondays.