Makha Bucha Day Holiday and Professional Learning Day
No school for students on Mar. 1 and 2.
Thursday March 1st is Makha Bucha Day. It is a Professional Day for teachers. Friday March 2nd is an ISB Holiday. No school for students on both days. Classes will resume on Monday March 5th. It will be a ‘C’ day.
Student Led Conferences – March 15, 16
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Student Led Conferences. You can access your child’s individual letter containing additional details in PowerSchool here (click “Parent Conference” on the left hand side). A link and information regarding Pick-A-Time, the online scheduling site, can be found at the end of your child’s letter. Scheduling for the conferences will open Tuesday, March 6 at 8:00 AM and close Tuesday, March 13 at 2:00 PM.
Here are some things to consider as we approach the conferences:
Before the conference:
- Be prepared to talk to your child about his/her strengths and areas for growth
- Understand this is the time for your child to take the lead and demonstrate their learning
During the conference:
- Use the language with which you are most comfortable
- Be an active listener
- Be present (no mobile telephones, emails, texts)
- Avoid critiquing, instead focus on the successes and new learning
- Ask questions of your child using stems such as “What did you learn from….?”, or “Why did you do it this way…?” or “How was the learning challenging for you…?”
- Be mindful that what might seem small to you, might be a huge accomplishment for your child
- If your child seems nervous or shy, give them time and/or ask guiding questions about they work they are showing you
- If you want to take photos, please wait until the end of the conference
After the conference:
- Talk with your child about the conference and develop a plan to implement any strategies that were discussed during the conference
- Remember to periodically check-in with your child regarding progress toward his/her goals
ES Parent Engage – Thursday March 8 at 7:45 am in the ES MPR
Workshop on Screen Time & ES Principals Forum
Our next ES Parent Engage will be Thursday March 8 at 7:45 in the ES MPR. This session will include:
- A workshop on balancing screen time with family time, facilitated by Technology Director Chad Bates and ES Vice Principal Sarah Fleming. This learning will include recent research and practical strategies for technology use at home.
- An ES Principal Forum
During the Principal Forum, our ES administrators will address previously submitted questions and concerns.
ES Explore (ES After School Activities)
After School Activities are well underway. There are few limited spaces available in some of our classes. Remember once the ES Explore schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS.
I am in the office daily from 2:00pm – 4:00pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
(Repeat) ISB Elementary School Art Show 2018 – March 12-30
Elementary Art welcomes you to our annual March art show: “A Celebration of Learning.” Works will be on display in clay, collage, construction, sculpture, pastels, paint, printmaking, and more….
Every K-5 artist is exhibiting and looking forward to sharing their wonderful work. The Student Led Conferences on March 15 & 16 will be a wonderful opportunity for your child to show you their work and discuss the learning involved to create it! The artwork will be displayed in the Chevron Theatre Foyer, ES Office, and the Central Administration Office. We hope you can make it.
(Repeat) ES PE Swimming
Our swimming unit in PE is just around the corner. We have a total of three sessions of swimming times for Elementary School. Please see the schedule below for all swimming sessions.
Students will be participating in a swimming and water safety unit as part of the Elementary Physical Education Program. This unit is designed to promote knowledge and skills in the areas of personal water safety, fundamental strokes, and simple water rescues. There will be three swimming specialists along with Corry Day, I.S.B.’s Aquatics Director, assisting the PE teacher with the swimming unit. We will also have a lifeguard on deck during every class.
The program is designed to help meet the needs of all of the students, and is based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be screened and placed in a level that is developmentally appropriate based upon his or her current swimming ability.
What to bring to PE:
Swimsuit, towel, and goggles clearly marked with the student’s name to every PE lesson. Girls are requested to wear a one-piece swimsuit. UV (rash) protective shirts are permitted, but rash shirts need to be properly fitted, as loose rash shirts inhibit swimming efficiency. Should a student forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, or goggles, a loaner will be provided to the student for the day and this will need to be returned at the end of class.
Students with long hair need to wear a swim cap or tie their hair back for each lesson. We encourage students to bring their own sunscreen if they so desire.
Because students will have an alternative P.E. lesson should the weather prevent them from swimming, they need to come in their normal P.E. attire to each lesson including athletic shoes and socks. Students may bring crocs or sandals in their swim bag should they choose to wear them after swimming class.
Swimming is a part of the I.S.B. Physical Education curriculum and full participation is expected. Any student who is unable to participate in class must inform the PE teacher in writing or via e-mail. If no notification is received prior to their Physical Education class, they will be expected to participate.
First Session: March 5 – April 3
Grade 5: Perkins, Scott (Blue)
Grade 4: Crimi, Dawson
Grade 3: Goodison (Bees), Macky
Grade 2: Archard, Giles
Grade 1: Scranton
KG: Brickerd, Pool
Second Session: April 4 – May 10
Grade 5: Ekstran (Green), Burnette
Grade 4: Nagamine (Nuts), Day
Grade 3: Garrett, Bowyer
Grade 2: Eide (Gold), Allen
Grade 1: Zammuto
KG: Hevland
Pre-K: Patty Vidayanakorn, Zoe Trodden
Third Session: May 11 – June 7
Grade 5: Armitage, Murray
Grade 4: Bentley (Bananas), Merritt
Grade 3: Bailey (Ants), Palmer
Grade 2: Hagen (Black)
Grade 1: Allen, Young
KG: Jochmann, Whitman
If you or your child have any questions about the swimming unit please do not hesitate to contact your child’s PE teacher.
ES PE Team
(Repeat) Take your Mark, Get Set, Go!
Panther Paws Track & Field is just around the corner! Registration opens March 5th on a first come, first serve basis. There is a maximum of 160 participants, so register quickly and don’t be left in the dust! Panther Paws Registration
Panther Paws Track & Field is open to any child, ISB and non-ISB, Pre-K through Grade 5. The meets will take place on Friday afternoons on the following dates: April 27st, May 4th and May 11th, and May 18th at the ISB track, 5-7pm.
Cost: THB 1000 per student, including t-shirt. Please note, as this is a parent-run activity, we must have parent (not helper) volunteers for each session.
For more information, visit the Panther Paws Website.
contact: pantherpawsisb@gmail.com
by: Emilie Huisman
(Repeat) Girls Basketball Camp
4th and 5th grade girls interested in basketball, athletics or just having fun are welcome to sign up for a free, one day basketball camp on Sunday, March 11 from 10:00 to 2:00. Run by a few varsity team girls, this camp is fun for any skill level and perfect for the upcoming NBBL season. Email Kelly Rutherford (17365@students.isb.ac.th) for any questions or sign up here (24 slots, first come first serve)!
(Repeat) ES String Orchestra
The ES String Orchestra will start rehearsals on Monday, March 5th at 2:30-3:30 in the CC building, room 123. If your child participated in the String Orchestra last year, they are automatically enrolled for the spring semester.
If any Grade 3, 4 or 5 student would like to join that was not in it last semester, please fill out this registration.
The ES String Orchestra is a great opportunity for your child to further develop their musicianship, work with other students, and play in a group setting.
(Repeat) The 5th Grade Book Sale (Thursday/Friday May 3rd/4th)
We’re back again! The 5th grade book sale is a yearly sale put on by the 5th graders with the help of the teachers, IAs, and parents. We are collecting books now through April for the sale.
The Funds raised from this charity go to the Mercy Centre in Klong Toey. It helps pay for the education for many underprivileged kids who cannot afford school supplies, tuition and uniforms. Last year we raised more than 100,000 baht, so of course this year we would like to beat that amount! Please start sending books and magazines to school with your child, or you may drop them off in the box outside of the ES Office.
Books to Donate
Children’s books
Young Adult Fiction/Nonfiction
Adult Fiction
Appropriate magazines
Please Do Not Donate
Nonfiction Books (Textbooks, Manuals, etc)
Inappropriate Books or Magazines
Books with missing pages or covers
Thank you for your assistance.
Mr. Perkins and the 5th Grade Class
(Repeat) 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.
(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
March 2018
| Mar. 1 | Makha Bucha: Professional Day (No School for Students and Classified Staff) |
| Mar. 2 | ISB Holiday (No School) |
| Mar. 5 | ES Strings Orchestra Starts 2:30 (CC Bldg. Rm 123) |
| Gr.1 Music Celebration of Learning | |
| 1/Young/Zammuto 10:25 (ES MPR) | |
| 1/Scranton 11:05 (ES MPR) | |
| Mar. 6 | Pick-a-Time Conference Scheduler Opens for Parents 8:00am |
| KG Music Celebration of Learning | |
| KG/Pool/Whitman 10:25 (MPB 1) | |
| KG/Jochmann 11:05 (MPB 1) | |
| Mar. 7 | Gr.1 Music Celebration of Learning |
| 1/Allen 11:05 (ES MPR) | |
| ES Choir/Orff Ensembles Begin 2:35 (CC Building MS Choir Room) | |
| Mar. 8 | ES Parent Engage 7:45 am (ES MPR) |
| Mar. 8-9 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |
| Mar. 13 | Pick-a-Time Conference Scheduler Closes for Parents 2:00 pm |
| Mar. 15-16 | ES Student-led Conferences |
| ES Book Fair |
