Board of Trustees Annual Election, 2018
By: Dr. Henrietta Bullinger, Board of Trustees
bullingerh@yahoo.com
The ISB Board of Trustees would like to announce its annual election, which will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, the day of the International School Association (ISA) Annual General Meeting. (The ISA is comprised of all ISB parents and guardians and is the license holder of ISB.) Election results will be announced that evening at the 7:00 pm AGM. Board nominations open on Friday, March 16 and close on Friday, April 12.
The ISB Board of Trustees is currently composed of eleven elected positions and up to four appointed positions. This year there will be three open seats on the Board to be filled by election. Newly elected trustees will serve a two-year term, beginning August 1, 2018.
Candidates for the Board of Trustees (BOT) should be aware of the many rewards and responsibilities of serving on the Board. The Board is the guardian of the school’s mission, and as such sets policy, focuses on school governance and addresses long-term, strategic issues. The Board is not involved in day-to-day school management. The full Board meets once a month in an open regular session, followed by a closed executive session. Board meetings occur in the evenings at ISB and last approximately two-three hours. In addition, trustees attend an annual retreat in August.
Trustees also serve on one or more committees corresponding to their skills and interests. Current committees are the Business Committee, the Committee on Trustees, and the Strategic Improvement and Learning Committee. Committees meet once a month for one-two hours and are the working groups of the Board. Subjects such as financial stability, budget oversight, stewardship of ISB’s educational program, evaluation and training of the Board, and future strategic improvements in alignment with the mission of ISB, are examples of issues addressed by the committees.
Trustees are charged with the responsibility to represent ISB and the ISA as a whole, rather than any one constituency within the community. No specific professional or personal background is needed, other than ISA membership, a positive attitude, the ability to commit to the time requirements, and a deep interest to maintain and further enhance the excellence of ISB. The rewards of Board service include the opportunity to interact with our dynamic school leadership team, and the opportunity to understand and help shape ISB’s future growth and direction.
Please note these important election dates and activities:
- Friday, March 16, 2018, 12 noon – Nominations open – Nomination forms will be available at the Head of School’s office or available for download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aGB86NnAfmc7PbklKbTBBqpRF_YXq-Mr/view?usp=sharing
- Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6:30 pm, MPB3 – “What is a Trustee?” This is an information session on what it means to be a Trustee. All interested parties and community members are welcome.
- Thursday, April 12, 2018, 12 noon – Nominations close – Nomination forms must be submitted in both electronic and hard copy by this deadline. Electronic copies must be sent to BOT Secretary Joy Davy at msjoydavy@gmail.com (with your name as the subject) and hard copies must be filed with Khun Oor in the Head of School’s office.
- Friday May1, 2018. Deadline for candidate videos. All candidates are required to make a short (1-3 minute) video clip introducing themselves, and giving some of their background and reasons for applying to be a board trustee. This process will be facilitated by the school.
- Tuesday, May 15, 2018 – Election, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm & AGM, 7:00 pm https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aGB86NnAfmc7PbklKbTBBqpRF_YXq-Mr/view?usp=sharing
Please contact Dr. Henrietta Bullinger, Chair, Committee on Trustees, with questions regarding service to the Board: 092-249-0937 or bullingerh@yahoo.com .
Committee on Trustees:
Dr. Henrietta Bullinger
John Heinecke
Grainne MacRae
Andy Richter
ISB Board of Trustees
March Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled
By: Walairat ( Oor ) , Secretary to the Head and CFO
walairaw@isb.ac.th
March Board of Trustees Meeting Cancelled
Dear ISB Community Members,
The Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for 20th March as been cancelled as board members and senior administration will be holding a retreat. The next Board of Trustees meeting will take place on 24th April 2018 and all parents are very welcome to attend.
The Gorgeous and Groovy ES Book Fair is Back!
By: Nat Whitman, Librarian & Literacy Specialist
natw@isb.ac.th
With thousands of titles from Kinokuniya, Asia Books, Naiin, Paragon and Books at 53, this is a not-to-be missed event.
Where: ES HUB/Library and ES MPR
When: March 15 from 7:00-3:30
March 16 from 7:00-2:30
Come and enjoy the books!
Things to consider…
- Host families are responsible for providing a safe environment for visiting students in compliance with the ISB Hosting Policy
- Student guests must be hosted in pairs, or more, with no exceptions.
- Accommodation can be fairly basic and rooms shared.
- At least one parent/guardian must be present at home for the duration of the convention. Evening supervision is required.
- Visiting participants will arrive Wednesday, April 4, 2018.
- All visiting teams will depart on or before Sunday, April 8, 2018.
- Host families are expected to provide healthy breakfasts and dinners for visiting students.
- All participants and host students must follow the IASAS Rules and Guidelines set forth by the league and host school.
- Parents will receive a curfew call from visiting coaches at 9pm every evening to check in with their students.
Work a shift at the Spirit Tent by the Baseball field this weekend
By: Christine Platou Bjørnsen
platoubjornsen@gmail.com
Good news volunteers! The Spirit Tent will be set up in the baseball shack at Reinsch Field so you can work a shift and watch a game!
Please sign up here!
GO PANTHERS!!!
IASAS Baseball Exchange SCHEDULE 2018
Please complete the re-enrollment form for 2018-2019
By: ISB Admissions Team
admissions@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Parent/Guardian,
It is that time of year again when we need to ask you to please confirm the enrollment of your child/children for the next school year. This re-enrollment process is important for us to be able to make accurate assessments of our enrollment for the 2018/19 school year. We sincerely hope that your family will be returning to ISB.
Our parents are the foundation of our school and it is with your trust and support that we can continue to serve the needs of all our learners.
In order to inform us of your intention to stay at or leave ISB next year, please login to your Powerschool account and choose the ‘Re-enrollment’ button on the left-hand side. Should you not be in a situation to confirm your child/children’s enrollment at this time, we still request that you register through Powerschool as “not sure” and inform us of your reason. Seats will become limited at certain grade levels, therefore we urge you to stay in regular contact to ensure a seat is saved for your child/children.
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR RE-ENROLLMENT INTENTION ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, 16th MARCH, 2018.
AMIS MS Honor Choir Housing April 4-8, 2018
By: Anthony Giles, PK-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Dear ISB Students and Parents,
Apologies if you are receiving this information again but we are desperate to find housing for our 192 guests! As you may or may not be aware, ISB will be hosting the 2018
AMIS MS Boys’ and Girls’ Honor Choirs April 4-8, 2018.
With 213 students (including 20 from ISB) from 17 schools around the region participating in the conference this year I am writing to ask for your help housing our visiting student delegates. Think of it as an opportunity to connect with students at other schools who may host students from ISB in the future. Or, think of it as an opportunity to give back if your family has already benefited from similar arrangements at other schools.
AMIS conferences and tournaments depend upon the good will and generosity of people like you to host visiting students from other schools. This reciprocal agreement shared throughout the region adds immense value to our programs, and provides a unique opportunity to develop new friendships, share in culture, and strengthen our connections across international communities. Honestly, it’s one of the things that makes AMIS events so special.
So, show off your new guest room. Share your favorite dessert. Get to know students from other schools. In short, be a part of this rich AMIS hosting tradition by registering HERE on or before Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
The gift of Blood is the gift of Life!
By: Sally Plomley, Nurse Office
sallyp@isb.ac.th
Blood donations….All Blood Types Required!
The Thailand Red Cross never has enough blood. To help with this we have organized the donation center to come to ISB on March 27 to collect blood from willing donors. This year our blood drive is called the “Khun Wut Blood Drive” to honor Khun Wut one of the ISB B&G staff members who has donated blood over 100 times. Blood that is donated will be used by the Red Cross for potentially life saving blood, plasma and platelet transfusions.
Sterile techniques are used for blood donations and all blood is screened for infectious diseases after it is donated. All potential donors should be fit and healthy on the day of donation and will need to fill in a questionnaire prior to donation (please see donation guidelines below to see if you are ok to donate). Donors should be 17-55 years old and will be reviewed by the donation team to ensure they are ok to donate (this includes a check of their hemoglobin prior to donation). Questionnaire forms are available to pick up from the ISB Health Clinic if you would like to fill them out before the day to save you time when you donate. Potential donors should ensure they are well rested, well hydrated and have a low fat breakfast/lunch prior to donating.
Join our last Welcome Wai event on Wednesday, April 4th at 9:15 a.m. in the MPB1 room!
By: PTA – Communications Coordinator
pta-communications@isb.ac.th
Join our last Welcome Wai event on Wednesday, April 4th at 9:15 a.m. in the MPB1 room!
Our own ISB Adult Choral Union will kick off the event with a mini concert presentation, followed by stories of hope by women rising out of poverty in the Klong Toey slum community through fair trade jewelry designs.
The staff of RoyRak will be our special guests—sharing their experiences and beautiful jewelry all morning. Learn more about their mission and products at royrakbeadinglove.org.
Stay for a hands-on workshop at 10:15 to learn to make your own bracelet by RoyRak staff (200 baht fee). And FREE bus from one downtown location to ISB.
Please RSVP! —-> https://goo.gl/forms/Gvb2oPGMbAmLtWdG3
Nominations for PTA Executive Board 2018/2019 is now open.
By: Elin Hee, PTA
pta-firstvp@isb.ac.th
In order for the PTA to continue to offer critical community-enhancing support like Intercultural Day, Staff Appreciation, parent education and social support events, Welcome Wai, student activity and materials grants and MORE, we need YOU!
This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in your child’s school. We are seeking energetic and dedicated individuals to help make the 2018-2019 school year the best yet!
Elections for the PTA Executive Board 2018/2019 will be held on 15 May 2018 at 6pm.
If you are interested to serve on the board, please complete the application form and the Nominating Committee comprised of the following individuals will be in touch:
Eilin Hee (pta-firstvp@isb.ac.th)
Dawn Baker (pta-adulted@isb.ac.th)
Karen Leung (pta-mscoord@isb.ac.th)
Lizette van Bergen (lizettevanbergen@gmail.com)
Vinitha Chirayil Thilakan (drvinithajayachandran@gmail.c
Positions & a brief overview of each role:
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President – Primary liaison between PTA and the school administration. Oversees officers, chairs, and committees. |
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Vice President – PTA representative on Food, Security, and Transportation committees. Liaise and support the Community Representatives and chair the PTA Nominating Committee. |
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IFF Coordinator – Recruits & leads a team of volunteers to orchestrate the annual IFF event including securing sponsorships and raffle prizes, booking vendors and games, organizing country reps to provide food booths, developing an entertainment program, and liaising with B&G to provide facility services for the event. |
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Adult Education Coordinator – Manages course offerings and recruits teachers; manages online enrollment system and collects payments; advertises program in various media; keeps accounting ledger and liaises with treasurer to disperse teacher payments. |
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Secretary – Creates meeting agendas, notifies Board Members and Membership of regularly scheduled meetings, and records and reports meeting minutes |
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Treasurer – Manages all PTA budgets and financials, through the use of good accounting and in accordance with Bylaws. A background in accounting is required. |
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ES Coordinator – Organises PTA school meetings and intercultural day activities, represent general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
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MS Coordinator – Organises PTA school meetings and student socials, represent general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
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HS Coordinator – Organises PTA school meetings, liaise & support subcommittees, represent general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
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Communications Coordinator – Maintains PTA website, publish “PTA e-news” newsletters & update the PTA Facebook page as needed. |
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Editor in Chief of Touchstone – Oversees editing, layout, writing, proofreading, publishing, and distribution of Touchstone magazine. |
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Hospitality Coordinator – Organizes cookie appreciation day, Staff Appreciation lunch, hospitality treats and distribute cards/gifts for births, farewell & welcome for staff. |
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Welcome Wai Coordinator – Organizes parent activities like welcome coffees, plan & assemble welcome packs, new parents orientation, first point of welcome for new ISB families and assist in their integration to ISB. |
Native Language Survey for Parents—Open Through March 31
By Avery Udagawa
averyu@isb.ac.th
As part of ISB’s Strategic Learning Plan (ISB 2025), a group of faculty are considering the role of native languages on our campus. We would deeply appreciate your opinion. Please watch for a Native Language Parent Survey by email (one will be sent per family) and take a few minutes to complete it. It will be open for responses until March 31, 2018. We hope to hear from parents throughout our community, regardless of which languages you speak. Many thanks!
Sincerely,
ISB Native Language Faculty Committee
ISB Summer School 2018 – Registration Now Open!
By: Maurilio Baron-Toaldo, Summer School Director
maurilib@isb.ac.th
Our ISB Summer School Office is now open and accepting registrations for Summer School 2018 at ISB! You can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about dates, programs, and fees, and to submit a registration form online.
Our Summer School Office is located through the door on the right side of the ISB Bookstore where Khun Fon will be there to greet and assist you Monday to Fridays, 7:00 – 11:00am.
For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
Cafeteria News… Did You Know about Yellow Mango Mania?
By: ISB Cafeteria (Michelle) , Cafeteria Manager
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
The most awaited feature ‘Smoothie of the Month’ has arrived! Welcome Back to Yellow Mango Madness!
There are actually some blessings that come along as the hot season commences. One of the best is the naturally ripe, sweet fruit we can savor at this time such as the ‘King of Fruits’, the yellow mango. We’re whipping up fresh Mango smoothies such as our Mango Madness, Mango Strawberry Kiss and Mango Blueberry Bang along with Mango with Sticky Rice at the Grind Cafe. The health benefits of Mango are so numerous, this blurb is not able to do them fair justice. However, to mention a few: Mangoes are rich in antioxidants and alkalizing properties which help combat cancer causing agents and inflammation, contain high levels of fiber and vitamin C which lower cholesterol and boost the immune system, and are high in vitamin A which improves vision. If that is not yet enough, add any one of our Superfoods which add Protein, Omegas, Iron, Fiber, Phytonutrients, and Beta Carotene depending which you prefer. Choices include homemade Cricket Powder, Organic Ground Flax, Organic Chia Seeds and Spirulina creating the ultimate health boost, all in one cup! Welcome Back Mango Mania. Enjoy.
Rabies…Consider Vaccination
By: ISB Health Clinic
nurse@isb.ac.th
Rabies is a fatal disease which is preventable with appropriate vaccination and treatment after a bite or scratch from an infected animal.
According to newspaper reports there have been 4 people die from rabies so far this year in Thailand and officials have noted an increase infection rate amongst dogs. It is estimated that 30-40% of street dogs are infected with rabies. At the moment there is a mass immunisation program to immunise street dogs for rabies.
Rabies is caused by a virus which affects the nervous system.
There are about 55 000 rabies-related deaths worldwide each year. Bites from unvaccinated dogs cause most of these cases.
Once rabies is diagnosed survival is rare (only 2 reported cases of survival in people with no pre/post rabies exposure care). There is no specific treatment for rabies.
Rabies is spread by contact with the saliva of an animal infected by rabies. This could be due to a bite or even just a scratch from an infected animal. Once infected the onset of symptoms is usually 1-3 months but may be less than a week to more than a year.
Animals with rabies may be infectious for several weeks before symptoms appear and remain infectious until after they have died.
Symptoms:
- Initially “flu-like” symptoms: general weakness, fever or headache which may last for days
- Pain or an unusual or unexplained tingling, pricking or burning sensation (paraesthesia) at the wound site
- “Furious” form (70-80% cases) will have hyperactivity, excited behaviour, confusion, fear of water and fresh air. Death occurs within a few days
- “Paralytic” form (20-30% cases) will have gradual paralysis starting at the site of the bite/scratch and gradually spreading to involve the whole body, coma and death
Diagnosis:
There are no easy diagnostic tests for rabies and it is usually diagnosed on symptoms and after death.
Treatment:
There is no effective treatment currently available for people who have developed signs and symptoms of rabies. Survival is very unlikely even with advanced medical care.
Prevention:
- Pre-Exposure:
- Do not attempt to handle wild/unknown animals
- Vaccination:
- Pre-exposure vaccination is advised for travellers to many parts of the world especially if at risk of exposure to animals (such as travelling in rural areas). Parents should consider vaccinating their children as they are more likely to handle such animals and may not tell their parents if they get a scratch. It is also advised for people who will be living in an area where there is rabies (such as Thailand).
- The schedule is 3 doses of the vaccine given on Day 0, Day 7 and Day 21-28
- Side effects include redness and swelling at vaccine site, low grade fever, headache and lethargy.
- Post-Exposure:
- Wash the wound well with soap and water for at least 5 minutes
- Apply an antiseptic solution such as povidone-iodine or alcohol
- Seek immediate medical attention
- If given soon enough after exposure (as soon as possible), rabies immunoglobulin (a solution containing human antibodies specific for rabies that is made from blood products) and rabies vaccine (4 doses on Day 0, Day 3, Day 7 and Day 14) can prevent development of infection. However, once symptoms develop, these infections are almost always fatal.
- Booster rabies vaccination is also required post exposure with 2 doses of vaccine (at Day 0 and Day 3) in people who have had pre-exposure vaccine. No rabies immunoglobulin is required.
- In some remote areas rabies immunoglobulin may not be available and thus individuals who have not had pre-exposure vaccination will be at increased risk of developing rabies.
Resources:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/rabies.html
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/thailand
ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or the ISB Health Clinic (nurse@isb.ac.th).
Jazz Night – March 29th, 6:30 pm in the MPB
By: Anthony Giles, Pk-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Come join us for our annual Jazz Night Concert featuring the HS Jazz Band! They’ll be playing songs in different jazz styles from swing and blues, to latin and funk, and feature several of our students as jazz soloists. We’ll also be featuring 2 HS jazz vocalists with the band. In addition, our elementary music teacher, Ms. Angela Wong, jazz flutist, will be joining the jazz band on a latin number, and also perform in a small combo with Mr. Marshall and Mr. Myers. Free admission and Refreshments will be served as you are entertained, so we look forward to seeing you in the MPB at 6:30 pm on Thursday, March 29th.
ISB Day @ SCG Muangthong United – Get your tickets!
By: Stephen Romary
stephen@isb.ac.th
SCG Muangthong United, local pro football club, has designated the match on March 17th as ISB DAY. Tickets are free for ISB faculty, staff, students, alumni and their families. Kickoff is at 5.45 PM at the SCG Stadium in Muang Thong Thani, next to the Novotel and Challenger Buildings. The opponent is Ubon UMT United.
To reserve tickets use this form. There are a limited number of tickets available.
To see more about the club, visit http://mtutd.info/home or https://www.facebook.com/SCGMuangthongUnited/ Tickets include a match-day program and optional stadium tour.
ISB DAY is a celebration of the club’s connection with ISB. This includes:
- Two high school students as interns with the club
- The club’s academy teams have played friendly games with our varsity squads
- Muangthong United occasionally make use of our facilities for training
- Boys for Hope Service Learning – ISB students will be bringing kids to the match
- Some of the clubs players have been parents at ISB
- and more!
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.