IASAS Basketball Championships at ISB – This weekend!
By: Derrick Quinet, Athletics Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
ISB plays host to the 2018 IASAS Basketball Championship this week, Feb. 1-3, and this is one tournament you won’t want to miss! Catch all the excitement, action, spirit, and drama as the tournament plays out over a roller coaster three days. The entire school will be out in support of our Panthers, with Rajendra rocking, and all the sounds, food, and festivities of an international event.
Show your Panther Pride, and plan on joining the fun at IASAS Basketball 2018!
Live Stream the IASAS Championships happening across Asia – This Weekend!
By Derrick Quinet, Athletics Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
The Mighty ISB Panthers spread out across southeast Asia next week for the climactic IASAS Championships. The rugby and touch teams travel to Taipei, the swim teams to Jakarta, and the tennis teams to Manila, while the basketball teams welcome the five other visiting IASAS schools to ISB.
You can follow all of the results, photos, and watch the games on live streaming via each school’s website. All of the websites plus additionally information are accessible via:
We hope you tune in online and show your support for ISB!
Dr. Clarence Tan Talks at ISB: Monday, 5th Feb, 10:45am
We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Clarence Tan to ISB on Monday, 5th of February.
Dr Clarence N.W. Tan is a futurist and was the Asia Pacific Ambassador for Singularity University (SU), a benefit corporation based on NASA’s research campus in Silicon Valley. He is the co-founder of Shamantech, the makers of Gogoboard, a world class personal mobility device and the Principal of Dr CT Pty Ltd, that is an ExO.Works partner. He has been involved in a number of start-ups as a founder, mentor and investor. He is passionate about exponential technologies particularly in the areas of education, health, seeking and sharing knowledge through humor.
Dr Tan has given numerous talks, including through TEDx about his work and will be speaking at ISB about exponential technologies that are happening now and how they can be used to impact society and industries. Exponential technologies are technologies that are accelerating at an exponential rate and are also known as disruptive technologies e.g. 3D Printing, synthesis biology, artificial intelligence, internet of things, etc. The talk will also discuss the characteristics of exponential organizations – organizations that are growing at more than 10x – as well as the future of jobs and how best to prepare for these disruptive changes, which also provide unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators. Case studies will be presented to show how innovative ideas are being used to positively impact over a billion people.
We hope you’ll join us for this fascinating talk. Monday 5th February at 10:45 in the Literary Lounge MS/HS Library. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. To learn more about
Get your tickets for the Elementary School Show: The Stonecutter
By: Angela Wong, Elementary Music Specialist
angelaw@isb.ac.th
This beautiful folk tale tells the story of a lowly stonecutter who wishes to be ever more powerful, eventually learning that the greatest power is to be content with what he has. Come and enjoy the student interpretation of this story through drama, music and movement.
“The Stonecutter” will run two performances in the Chevron Theater: February 21 at 3:30 and February 22 at 6:30. Tickets will be sold in front of Chevron Theatre at the following times. Ticket prices are 250 baht for adults and 150 baht for students.
Stonecutter Ticket Sales (in front of Chevron Theatre)
Wednesday, February 14: 2-3 pm
Thursday, February 15: 2-3 pm
Friday, February 16: 2-3 pm
Monday, February 19: 2-3 pm
ISB Community Choir, Choral Union Rehearsal – March 7th, 7pm
By: Matt ENDERS
matte@isb.ac.th
Join Andy Marshall and Matt Enders on Wednesday, March 7th at 7:00pm as they lead the first rehearsal of the second semester for the ISB Community Chorus, Choral Union. This season we will prepare for a joint concert with the ISB Panther Choir and Orff Ensemble on May 2nd at 6:30 pm in the Chevron Theatre. Interested? SIGN UP HERE.
Join the Pathways Career Fair: March 8th, 2018 – 10am to Noon
By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing, Communications and Alumni
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
The ISB Pathways Program seeks to better connect our students with parents, alumni and friends of ISB who want to their personal experience about their career, company or industry. We are hosting our second Pathways Career Fair and we are asking current professionals or businesses in Thailand to join the panel discussion and fair on March 8th, 10am to noon. It is a chance for you to share your valuable insight and expertise with students who are currently navigating their choices of study and career. Are you interested in being involved? Please register your interest here.
Operation Smile Toy Drive: Jan 22nd through to Feb 9th
By: Jean Williams
jeanw@students.isb.ac.th
We are collecting toys for Operation Smile from January 22nd through to February 9th. Boxes will be in front of school, near the ISB Panther. Please drop off any toys you no longer use, that are in good condition, and help bring some comfort and joy to the children Operation Smile supports.
Adult Education Course Catalog Now Available!
By: Dawn Baker, Adult Education Coordinator
pta-adulted@isb.ac.th
Registration for the next session of Adult Education is right around the corner. We have loads of new and exciting classes to offer this session such as Spanish and Chinese language, sewing, wine tasting, stand-up comedy, screenwriting, tapestry weaving, Chinese Tea, fondant, and much, much more. Of course, all of the old favorites will be back again this semester including Thai Language, Tennis, Yoga, Bollywood, Painting, Choir, loads of cooking classes, and so much more. There is sure to be a class for you!
The course catalog is available right now…..check it out today at http://tiny.cc/
For more information, please contact Dawn Baker, Adult Education Coordinator at
Bangkok Panthers Wrestling Club First Competition!
By: Bob Connor, Community Activities Coordinator
bobc@isb.ac.th
Congratulations to our new Bangkok Panthers Wrestling Club-Team, for participating in ISB’s first ever wrestling competition, the Black & Gold Intra Squad Meet on this past Monday evening, Jan. 29!
These proud, hard-working student-athletes displayed superb efforts and determination during each match. Special kudos to Coaches Chris Perry, Mike Lazich, Jon Fisher, & John Breedlove for their dedication to the wrestlers. Another extra recognition goes to Noah Perry, the official scorekeeper/timer/announcer for all matches; as he helped keep everything running smoothly!
We would also like to wish the following students all the best, as they travel to Abu Dhabi this weekend for an international schools-clubs Wrestling Invitational competition!
Solomon Carey, Adam Scherrer, Alexander Holske, Luca Riva, Khunsig Redmon, & Jayden Cilliers
Please go to this link to see photos from the Black & Gold Meet on this past Monday evening!
PANTHER PRIDE!
IASAS Visual Art
By: Anthony Giles, PK-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Congratulations to the artists whose works were selected to represent ISB at the IASAS Cultural Convention 2018, hosted by International School Manila. These works will travel to ISM and be part of a massive, international gallery along with works selected by the other five IASAS schools. This year, we had an overwhelming number of submissions. We would like to thank everyone who participated by creating artwork to be considered for inclusion. The quality of all the pieces was of a very high standard and is testament to the time and effort put in by the applicants. We are very excited to have been chosen to host Cultural Convention 2019 at ISB! We expect that all of our high school artists will play a large role in welcoming, creating and assisting with the event next year.
For 2018 our delegates are: Inez Vuthimedhi, Cheryl Loke, Jens Hauggaard, Peang-Au (Mae) Honark, Proud Taranat
In addition, artists who have had work selected for travel are: Am Silruk, Saekyung Kim, Issie O’Connor, Harshit Saini, Trisha Sutivong, Anne Chomptin, Arisa Matsuo, Kasidej (Prince) Thitacharoenwong, Phurin (Mail) Faaroon, Natcha (Prim) Akkarawittayapoom, Ashleigh Kennedy, Yoon-A Park and Sasipim (Ginnie) Na-Eak.
2018 North Bangkok Basketball Association (NBBL) season – Open for Registration
By: Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com
Registration is now open to all boys and girls in grades PK-12. NBBL is a community basketball league. There are no tryouts. All players will be placed on a team. Our goal is that the kids have fun each week and learn to play a great game better and better.
The fee is THB 6,000 for all players. Players do NOT need to be ISB students but all games and practices take place at ISB.
Please note the registration fee is significantly higher than in prior years. We are trying a new system this year where parent coaches are NOT required. Coaches will be provided by Top Flight Academy. These coaches will run individual team practices during the week, not large clinics. And these same coaches will run the team on game days on Saturdays. Since we are paying Top Flight for these coaches, our fees must increase. Parents will still be permitted to coach their child’s team if they choose. The parents who decide to coach will be charged a lower registration fee of THB 3,600 for their child.
League assessments will be held on Sunday, February 25th between 12:00pm and 4:00pm at ISB gyms. An exact schedule will be sent out to all registered players and their parents.
Team practices will begin the week starting March 5th. Practices will either be held Tuesdays or Thursdays depending upon the number of players in the league.
League play will take place on Saturdays and begin on March 17th. Games will continue every Saturday (except for Songkran break) and conclude the weekend of May 18th/19th with league championships.
Payment for the NBBL season must be made at the Community Activity Office (CAO) which is located next to the bookstore at ISB. The CAO is open from 7:00 to 11:00AM and 12:00 to 3:00PM Monday – Friday.
Please go to the NBBL website at http://www.isb.ac.th/
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Sypolt at ksypolt@gmail.com
Bangkok Soccer School (BSS) Sessions at ISB
By: Bangkok Soccer School
coaching@bangkoksoccerschools.com
Please see below a list of all soccer coaching sessions on offer to both ISB and non-ISB students this term from 29th January to 25th May:
Mondays
4pm – 5pm | Players born 2011 & 2012
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2009 & 2010
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Girls born 2002 to 2004
Tuesdays
4pm – 5pm | Players born 2011 & 2012
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2009 & 2010
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2007 & 2008
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2005 & 2006
Wednesdays
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2008 & 2009
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2006 & 2007
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Girls born 2002 to 2004
Thursdays
4pm – 5pm | Players born 2011 & 2012
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2009 & 2010
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2007 & 2008
Fridays
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2009 & 2010
5.15pm – 6.30pm | Players born 2003 & 2004
Term fees:
Monday courses: 8000 Baht (16 weeks)
Tuesday courses: 8000 baht (16 weeks)
Wednesday courses: 8000 baht (16 weeks)
Thursday courses: 7500 baht (15 weeks)
Friday courses: 6500 (13 weeks)
Please note: for any players wanting to join more than one course, the 2nd course (and any subsequent course) is half price.
BSS COACHES
BSS coaches are all experienced, professionally qualified coaches with their respective countries Football Association (FA); all are trained and qualified in first aid as well as having been police checked, enabling them to work with children.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
If you would like to enroll you child(ren) in any of the above courses then please simply reply to this email with the following information:
Parents name:
Childs name:
Childs date of birth:
Emergency contact mobile 1:
Emergency contact mobile 2:
or call 083 270 3337
Tel: 02 149 4647
Email:
coaching@bangkoksoccerschools.com
Address: 3/F Crystal Football Club, 18 Soi Praditmanutum 19, Lad Prao, Bangkok, 10230
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.