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Grade 8 Moving On Ceremony Live Link

On Thursday, June 7th, at 8:00 AM Bangkok time, we will be celebrating the completion of middle school by our grade 8 students. We call this ceremony the Moving On Ceremony and while it is not a “graduation,” it does represent an important milestone in the learning progress of our students. It’s a happy event for families and friends, as it acknowledges the steps these students have learned while also building excitement for what’s to come.

We understand that not everyone can attend the ceremony, so we will be live streaming the event at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8l4ocbdAxs

Please share the link with family and friends and invite them to watch on the day. This video will also be archived so that those in attendance can simply enjoy the event, knowing it’s being recorded for prosperity.

 
MS Talent and Dedication on Show

This past week some of the many talents of our middle school students were showcased in the Chevron Theater. In the foyer, as families arrived for the concerts, they were treated to our MS Art Exhibit showcasing student artwork in all sort of media.

Then from the music department, we had concerts on Tuesday and Thursday.

On Tuesday, the MS Band program held their concert Winds of Change. It was a wonderful demonstration of the learning progress students have made this year in the Beginning, Concert and Symphonic Bands. 

On Thursday, the MS Choirs and Orchestras performed a wonderful evening of music highlighting the Beginning and Concert Orchestras as well as the Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs. In all cases, there were combined efforts as well, culminating in an amazing rendition by the full choir of “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman and the combined orchestra and choir playing and singing, “Viva la Vida” by Coldplay.

Both concerts were a wonderful showcase of the talents and hard work of our students. Thank you to our directors, Mr. Poling, Mr. Udagawa, Ms. Gricius, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Giles, along with the help of Mr. Moore and Khun Non.

Important information from the ISB Health Clinic

By: Sally Plomley, Nurse Coordinator
nurse@isb.ac.th

It is the time of year when we need to start the medical screening process for ALL students.

We have modified the screening process so there is a basic medical screen for most students with a more extensive screen for students entering Grades 3, 6, 9 and 11, which includes a tuberculosis screen. Any student who has had a new student medical examination after January 2018 will not need a repeat examination. All students must fill in the Nurse Medication Consent form and Tuberculosis Symptom Screening form.

Forms are available for download from the ISB website here. 

Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Theses action plans are available for download from the ISB website: ISB Health Services Forms and Resources.

If your child has regular medications that the nurse administers throughout the school day, please also get the Prescription Medication Consent form filled out.

ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2018 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

The medicals can be done by any registered medical practitioner either in Thailand or your home country. Please make sure you take your child’s vaccination record to the appointment for the medical. If you are attending a clinic you have not been to in the past you will also need your passport or Thai ID card. Many health insurance companies will cover annual medical screening for children.

The medicals examinations for students entering K and grades 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 and 12 can now be done at the Aetna Family Clinic Nichada (with referral to the hospital if there are any issues). They can also be done at World Medical Center or Samitivej Hospital. All students entering grades 3, 6, 9 and 11 will need to attend Bumrungrad Hospital, World Medical Center, Samitivej Hospital or any other hospital/doctors surgery with appropriate facilities. Please note that World Medical Center only have audiology services Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 5pm-8pm and Saturday 9am-5pm.

Packages have been negotiated with Aetna Family Clinic, Bumrungrad Hospital and World Medical Center as outlined below. Please make your child’s booking for the “ISB Student Physical Examination” and take the forms for the doctor to fill out (as required). Please note there may be additional fees required for equipment and if there are additional medical reviews or tests required due to abnormalities found during the examination. If the doctor is consulted about any other medical concerns, additional medical certificates are required (that are not the ISB Physical Examination Report) or vaccinations are recommended and given, there will be additional fees.

Tuberculosis (TB) Screen additional costs (discuss with your doctor the appropriate screening test)

Any questions regarding the Annual Medical Screening please email nurse@isb.ac.th or sallyp@isb.ac.th

GYMNASTICS REGISTRATION FOR SEMESTER 1 2018-2019

The ISB Panther Gymnastics is now accepting registrations for all MS boys and girls for semester 1 2018-2019. Any ISB MS student interested in learning gymnastics skills for fitness, recreational or competition reasons are welcome to join. It is never too late to start gymnastics. It is a great foundation for all sports, develop strength, flexibility, agility and coordination. It is a year round sport at ISB and offer a great combination with other sports and activities.

We now have special training for students that love parkour, jump everywhere, like dance street, or dream to be in a circus…Every Wednesday from 15h40 to 17h40 and/or Friday from 16h40 to 17h40 we offer tumbling gymnastics… Every MS student can learn to fall…and fly in a secure environment. Limited space available.

Consult our website here for all details and for registration.

Yanick Michaud-Marcotte

ISB Panther Gymnastics Coordinator
www.facebook.com/isbpanthergymnastics

Repeat Annoucement: If You Know you are Leaving ISB

Families who are leaving ISB at the end of the school year are asked to inform the school as soon as possible using the official Notice of Withdrawal Form. This helps us prepare school records for your child and with planning for next year. Completed forms can be dropped off at the MS Office.