ES Panther Choir and Orff Ensemble
The ES Panther Choir and Orff Ensemble will start rehearsals on Wednesday, March 7th at 2:35-3:35 in the MS Choir room of the CC building. If your child participated in the Panther Choir/Orff Ensemble last semester, he/she is automatically enrolled again for the Spring.
If any Grade 3, 4 or 5 student would like to join that was not in it last semester, please fill out this registration. If your child is already a part of the ES Panther Choir/Orff Ensemble, you do NOT need to register again for the Spring.
NaNoWriMo
Your child finished their novel!
Now it’s time to get it published.
We will offer a guide to understanding the publishing process. We will share some hints and tips to make it a little easier. We will also share a screencast to help you and your child publish from home.
Join us, Thursday, February 15 @ 1:15 in the ES MPR for more details.
ES Report Cards
Trimester 2 Report Cards will be ready to view or download through Powerschool on Friday February 23 at 2pm. In Trimester 2, the ES report card measures learning in all areas. There are no comments given in Trimester 2. The report card in Trimester 3 will contain both measures and comments from teachers.
You will need your log-in details for Powerschool to access your child’s report card. If you experience difficulty, or you cannot remember your log-in details, please contact our Ed Tech department at help@isb.ac.th .
ES Explore (ES After School Activities)
This Semester’s ES Explore program will begin on Monday, February 19th.
Confirmations of ES Explore placement are available online. Please log in to your child’s Powerschool page, click Activities (on the left Bar) and then you’ll be able to see the confirmed activities and the location.
ES ASA locations and availability will be posted daily outside the CAO (near the book store) as from Monday, February 19th.
There are still limited spaces available in some of our ASA. You can still register at the CAO but don’t delay! Remember, once the ES Exploreschedule begins there are NO REFUNDS however, you may change your choice once it is before your third
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Bus Rider Reminders
We understand that schedules change, which impacts your child’s dismissal plans. To ensure our students are safe and buses leave in a timely manner, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
You are required to contact Montri regarding the following bus changes:
- If your child rode the bus to school, but will not be riding the bus home as scheduled
- If a play-date has been arranged and another child is riding the bus home with your child (fees may apply)
- Montri Contact (Khun Pu): (662) 963-5800 Ext. 7704
- If you don’t get an answer then please contact the ES office at (662) 963-5800 Ext. 5505
You are not required to contact Montri regarding the following bus changes:
- You pick your child up from the ES Office
- Your child is sent home from the clinic
- Your child is on a field trip
- Your child is attending a previously scheduled, ISB sponsored activity after school
(Repeat) 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.
(Repeat) 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
(Repeat) 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.
(Repeat) 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.
(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. 12 | Love and Logic Parent Book Discussion with Ellen and Kate, 8:00-9:30 am (ES MPR) |
| Feb. 14-16, 19 | ES Musical ‘The Stonecutter’ ticket sales, 2:00-3:00 pm (in front of Chevron) |
| Feb. 15 | ES P.E. Celebration of Learning |
| Grade 5 – 7:45-10:15 | |
| Grade 1 – 10:25-11:45 | |
| Grade 3 – 12:40-2:20 | |
| Feb. 16 | ES P.E. Celebration of Learning |
| Grade 4 – 7:45-10:15 | |
| Grade KG – 10:25-11:45 | |
| Grade 2 – 1:00-2:20 | |
| Feb. 19 | ES Explore (ES After School Activities) Begins |
| Feb. 20 | PTA Parent Coffee 11:30 am |
| Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 pm (MPB3) | |
| Feb. 21 | ES Musical ‘The Stonecutter’ 3:30 pm (Chevron) |
| Feb. 22 | ES Musical ‘The Stonecutter’ 6:30 pm (Chevron) |
| Feb. 23 | ES Report Card Goes Online |
| PTA Lost & Found Display |
