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MS Band & MS Choir/Strings Concerts: May 22 and May 24, 6:30pm – Chevron Theatre

By: Anthony Giles, PK-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

MS Band Concert – 6:30pm Tuesday, May 22 Chevron Theatre
Please join the MS band musicians at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 22 in the Chevron Theatre for the final MS Band Concert of the year featuring the Beginning, Intermediate, and Symphonic Bands. Doors open at 6:15 and the concert is free. 

MS Choir & Strings Concert – 6:30pm Thursday, May 24 Chevron Theatre
Please join the MS singers and string musicians at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 24 in the Chevron Theatre for the final MS Choir and String Concert of the year showcasing the Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs, and String Orchestras. Doors open at 6:15 and the concert is free. 

 

Calling all explorers! Book your ticket for the Panthers in the Wild Celebration – May 24th

By: Shelley Bragg, Director of Marketing, Communications and Alumni
shelleyb@isb.ac.th

Be prepared for an immersive experience, where you’ll step into the wild, right here in Bangkok! Sights, sounds, activities – it’s all happening at the EWC Opening Celebration at Grand Hyatt Erawan. It’s an event for the community: staff, parents and alumni; we hope you’ll join us!

We’ve also got a fantastic band for the evening – a Bangkok favourite! You won’t want to miss them. Book your free ticket today.

Want a ride there? We have buses running from ISB at 4.30pm. You can register here.
The dress code is smart, but explorers are welcome too!

Middle School Art Exhibition – Until Thursday, May 24th

By: Trista Meisner, MS Art
tristam@isb.ac.th

The Middle School Art Exhibition is open until Thursday May 24th in the Chevron Foyer. Stop by and enjoy the fantastic creations from our middle school artists! 

 

ISB School Board Meeting, May 22, 2018 (Tuesday)

By: Walairat ( Oor ) ,Secretary to the Head and CFO
walairaw@isb.ac.th

The next School Board regular meeting will be on Tuesday,  May 22, 2018, 6:00 pm at the MPB 3.   All ISA members are welcome to attend.

Board Agenda 22 5 18

Congratulations to the PTA Board 2018/2019

By: PTA – President
pta-president@isb.ac.th

Congratulations to the PTA Board 2018/2019

President – Katie Edsall

Vice President – Vacant

Treasurer – Dawn Baker

Secretary – Tara Osterstock

Communications – Susan Yates

Adult Education – Piercarlo Abate

IFF – Vacant

ES Coordinators – Debbie Gunderson and Selma Benmoussa

MS Coordinators – Ferda Seyhan and Kelly Kabat

HS Coordinators – Ginny Condra and Vartika Bawa

Hospitality – Apple Richter and Tik Polpaisal

Touchstone – Gunjan Mullick

Welcome Wai – Jenna Deacon-Potter and Petra Meeuwesen

Host Country Representative – Dr Navandr Chevangkul

Buy your tickets to the ASD Dancers “Defy Gravity” – May 18th/19th

By: Helen Weir, Afterschooldance
afterschooldance@gmail.com

Come along and watch the ASD Dancers “Defy Gravity”  at the annual ASD Performance.

ES Performances      
– Friday 18^th May 3pm
– Saturday 19^h May 1.30pm

MS/HS Performances
– Friday 18th May 6.30pm
– Saturday 19^th May 10.00am

Tickets go on sale from Monday 14^th May priced at Adults Baht 200 and Students Baht 100.

Tickets will be available – Monday 14^th May
12.50 – 14.50 Outside in front of Admission Office 

Tuesday 15th May and Wednesday 16^th May
7.00 –   8.00 Outside in front of Admission Office
12.50 – 14.50 Outside in front of Admission Office 

Thursday 17^th May and Friday 18^th May
7.00 –   8.00 Outside in front of Admission Office
10.00 – 12.00 in MS/HS Cafeteria

And before all Performances in front of Chevron Theatre.

For further information please contact Helen Weir afterschooldance@gmail.com .

 

Second Chance Bangkok Sale – May 23rd, MPB

By: Mary Stalkner, ES teacher
marys@isb.ac.th

Second Chance Bangkok will be selling their upcycled goods at ISB onWednesday, May 23rd, between 9:30-3:00 in the MPB.  Please stop by, do some shopping and support an amazing organization. Their products are beautiful, fun and Earth friendly.

Second Chance Bangkok is a local initiative, fair trade organization in the Klong Toey Slum that uses donated clothing to create upcycled goods. They provide opportunities for people who have experienced barriers to employment.  They also finance projects that support families in the slum.

From May 14th – May 23rd we will be collecting donations for Second Chance Bangkok. Please bring in gently used clothing, books, toys, etc. You can drop off donations in the grade 3 quad beginning on May 14th

ISB Health Clinic: Influenza

By: ISB Health Clinic
nurse@isb.ac.th

Over the last week we have noticed an increase in students being diagnosed with influenza. We want to make sure parents are aware of the symptoms. Please read the information below and keep your children at home if they are unwell to help prevent influenza spreading throughout the school. Influenza is highly contagious and it is essential we have cooperation from all ISB families to isolate those who potentially have the infection to limit the spread.  Influenza vaccination for the 2017/18 season is currently available at hospitals.

How influenza is spread?

Influenza virus is spread when someone with influenza coughs or sneezes, producing airborne droplets that come into contact with another person. Droplets can be spread through the air. Infection may also be spread by contact with hands, tissues and other articles soiled by infected nose and throat discharges.

Symptoms:

• rapid onset of fever
• headache
• muscle aches
• fatigue
• sneezing
• running nose
• sore throat
• a cough.
• may have nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain

Most people recover within a week, although the cough and fatigue may last longer. Influenza is much more serious than the common cold. It can lead to pneumonia (lung infection or inflammation) and other complications, and even death.

Once you are exposed to the influenza virus it is an average of 2 days for seasonal influenza (range 1 to 4 days) before you get symptoms.   You are usually contagious from 1 day before onset of symptoms until 7 days after the onset of symptoms.

Treatment:

Most people recover with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and use of paracetamol/acetaminophen for the relief of pain and fever.

If the influenza virus is detected on throat/nasal swab. Antiviral medication can be given. This should be started within 48 hours of the onset of the illness and may decrease the duration and the severity of the illness. The entire course of the antiviral medication should be taken.

It is important that children are able to recover fully prior to returning to school otherwise they will relapse and risk spreading the infection to their peers. They should be fever free without medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school.

If your child is diagnosed with influenza please notify the Health Clinic. They will then need to present a medical certificate to the Health Clinic stating they are fit to return to school and no longer contagious prior to going to class (this can be the medical certificate from initial diagnosis with the dates of exclusion from school written on it).

When to seek medical advice

Seek medical advice if:

• you are concerned about the symptoms
• symptoms are getting worse
• shortness of breath
• difficulty breathing
• confusion
• inability to keep liquids down because of vomiting
• symptoms of dehydration (such as being dizzy when standing or passing much less urine than normal).
• If you want to see if antiviral medications will help.

Prevention:

• If children are unwell they should stay away from school until there has been no fever for 24 hours (without using a fever reducing medicine such as paracetamol/acetaminophen).
• Wash hands as soon as possible after sneezing or coughing and after contact with nose and throat discharges or articles soiled by these. Use soap and water or an alcohol based hand rub.
• Wipe down all frequently touched surfaces regularly with a cleaning cloth dampened with detergent, or a large alcohol wipe.
• Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue or your arm, not with your hand. Drop used tissues immediately into a rubbish bin, then wash your hands.
• Flu vaccines reduce the risk of getting severe influenza. Influenza vaccination is required every year as the influenza virus is constantly changing and each year the influenza vaccines are altered to provide protection against the strains that are circulating. After vaccination you may still get influenza if the circulating strain was not covered in the vaccine.
• Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for anyone 6 months of age or older who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza.

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).

Legs4Legs Charity Dance showcase on Tuesday, May 22