ES P.E. Celebration of Learning February 15-16, 2018
Our ES Physical Education Celebration of Learning (COL) is coming soon. This is a day in which students participate in a variety of activities showcasing their skills for you to see.
Thursday, February 15 (E Day) Schedule
Grade 5 – 7:45-10:15
Grade 1 – 10:25-11:45
Grade 3 – 12:40-2:20
Friday, February 16 (F Day) Schedule
Grade 4 – 7:45-10:15
Grade KG – 10:25-11:45
Grade 2 – 1:00-2:20
CLASS COLOR: On their COL day, your child needs to wear a t-shirt that corresponds to their class color with their PE shorts. Additionally, please ensure that your child has athletic shoes and a water bottle.
We ask that parents do not participate in activities, as this is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of your child and to allow them the opportunity to demonstrate some of the skills they have been learning. Please come out to support your child’s learning in PE by watching your child in action.
ES Musical: The Stonecutter, A Japanese Folktale
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
Upcoming Student-Led Conferences – March 15 and 16
Our annual Student-Led conferences are coming up on March 15 and 16. More information will come to you when we are closer to this date, but as a head’s up for new parents, there is no school on these dates for ES students. However, students will be involved in their conference time on one of the two dates.
Road Safety Parent Meeting- Friday February 23
Road Safety is a hot topic and we know you have something to say, questions to ask, ideas to share. The parent initiative to ensure safety and care on the roads in the ISB School Zone has been very successful these last 2 weeks. And it has people talking! All parents are welcome to join the conversation on Friday February 23 at 8:00am (Location to be determined). We are a very knowledgeable and capable community and we invite all of you to share experiences, ask questions, and offer ideas to resolve issues we are facing in regards to traffic and road safety.
Administrators will be available to answer questions and address concerns. Please email Katie Edsall at escoord@isb.ac.th with questions you have.
Please mark your calendars and attend this meeting to be better informed and be a part of finding solutions that promote child safety.
ES Explore (ES After School Activities)
This Semester’s ES Explore Program (After School Activity program) will begin on Monday, February 19th.
Confirmations of ES Explore placement will be available online on February 9th on your child’s Powerschool page.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our classes. You can still register at the CAO but don’t delay! Remember, once the ES Explore schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your ES Explore choice once it is before your third session.
Please email me if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Registration for Panther Tennis Session 3 is Now Open!!
By Panther Tennis
Contact: panthert@isb.ac.th
Registration for Panther Tennis Session 3 is Now Open!! Panther Tennis Session 3 will
start from Monday Feb.5. Registration can be done at the linkhttps://www.isb.ac.th/panther-tennis/registration
Adults Class is also available!
(Repeat) International School Assessment (ISA) for Grades 3, 5, 7, 10
Students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 will take the annual ISA assessment on February 5 and 6. The International School Assessment is designed to offer comparable assessment data for students in international schools. The ISA assesses students in the three domains of Mathematical Literacy, Reading and Writing.
Information collected by ACER regarding your child will be used only for the purpose of the ISA program. Any data identifying the student by name will only be provided to the school. ACER’s Privacy Policy may be found at the ACER website www.acer.edu.au or you may obtain a copy by writing to the Privacy Officer, ACER, Private Bag 55, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia.
(Repeat) Season 3 BISAC U11 Track & Field
Season 3 Track & Field practices start on Thursday 8 February from 2:35-3:35.
This is open to students who were 8, 9 or 10 years old on 1 August 2017.
Practices will take place on Monday and Thursday from 2:35-3:35 on the ISB Track.
You can register for U11 Track & Field here. Registration closes on Wednesday 7 February.
The season ends on Saturday 24 March with the BISAC track & field Championships at ISB.
More information about U11 sports can be found on https://inside.isb.ac.th/isbathletics/elementary-school/
(Repeat) Learn to Swim
The Learn to Swim program will offer 2 sessions for 2nd semester.
Session 3: February 26th to April 5th
Session 4: April 23rd to May 31st
Classes will take place at the following times:
Mon & Wed 2:40 – 3:10pm
Tues & Thurs 2:40 – 3:10pm
Early Dismissal 1:40-2:10
Cost is 5,000 baht for a 6 week (12 class) session (K-5)
Cost is 4,500 baht for a 6 week (12 class) session (pre K)
Please go to this link to sign up. As spaces are limited, please sign up and pay soon.
For more information contact Corry Day (corryd@isb.ac.th)
Regards,
Corry Day
Aquatics Director
(Repeat) After School Supervision
Any elementary school student on campus outside of regular school hours, who are not participating in a school sponsored event, must be actively supervised by an adult in charge, appointed by the family. This includes being in the elementary Learning Hub (library).
eNews Guidelines
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.
Calendar of Events
February 2018
| Feb. 5 | Love and Logic Parent Book Discussion with Ellen and Kate, 8:00-9:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Feb. 5-6 | ISA Assessment Gr. 3 and 5 |
| Feb. 12 | Love and Logic Parent Book Discussion with Ellen and Kate, 8:00-9:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Feb. 15-16 | ES P.E. Celebration of Learning |
| Feb. 19 | ES Explore (ES After School Activities) Begins |
