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October 12th 2018 ‘IASAS and a break’
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
Thank you again for your involvement and participation in last weeks Parent (Student) Teacher Conferences. It was certainly a busy morning in the Rajendra gym with many parents choosing to arrive in the morning for the conferences and then stay on for the College Counseling session at 11.30am. Unfortunately a side effect of this interest in the morning session resulted in long lines and a very busy Rajendra gym. The afternoon was consequently a quieter period and parents were able to get to teachers more easily. With this in mind, we will be making some changes to the format for the next conferences in March where we will ask parents to sign up for certain sessions throughout the day.
As we approach the last week of school before the October break, we also will use the Black and Gold Assembly on Tuesday to wish our athletes all the best before they leave for their end of season IASAS tournaments throughout the region. We are not hosting any sports for this first season, so you will need to watch the ISB Panthers compete via the various livestream options instead. Please join me in wishing them all great tournaments and safe travels.
Good luck to the Volleyballers and Cross Country runners in Kuala Lumpur, and to our Footballers in Singapore. Have a great weekend.
Regards
Justin Alexander
GCW Permission forms, Payments and Passports
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
On Tuesday of this week your child met in their first GCW meeting. At this meeting permission forms were handed out for all trips. If your child has not brought this home, this is now also accessible to parents on PowerSchool via your parent log-in.
Payment details were also sent home via email earlier in the week. For payment, we are able to offer the following options:
- Payment via Krungsri Bank via the pre-filled in payment slip that was emailed to parents
- Payment at the ISB cashier in Baht or via Visa (please note there is an extra charge for credit)
- Online via Paypal (please note there is an extra charge for credit)
For businesses that require a letter of support for reimbursement of GCW costs, please email Khun Patarin directly (patarinb@isb.ac.th) and this will be prepared.
All overnight courses need a submission of your child’s passport, which must to be turned in via the link provided in your child’s confirmation email.
Please note that all Payments, Permission Forms and Passports need to be turned in by November 9 at the the latest.
For any questions regarding GCW, please direct these to either Khun Pat or Andy Vaughan (andyv@isb.ac.th)
Andy Vaughan
High School Dean of Students
M: +668 7514 9550
IB Dates and Deadlines
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
We have updated the ISB Dates and Deadlines for IB Assignments for students sitting exams in May 2019. The link is here. Please note that these dates may change as faculty need some degree of flexibility as they move through the courses. Students can see the most recent dates on their ManageBac calendar.
Registration for IB Exams and payments for these exams for the May 2019 session are coming up
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
All Grade 12 and some Grade 11 students have received their IB exam registrations and associated invoices this week. Parents and students are asked to check the course registration forms carefully, both for personal details and IB courses. Students who are completing the second year in any IB course are expected to complete the course by sitting the IB examination, as detailed in our HS Program of Studies. Universities also expect students completing an IB program or course to have fulfilled all assessment requirements of the course, of which the examination is the culminating assessment.
Please note that invoices are payable to the cashier on Thursday October 18. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
College Counselors News
Stephan Golas
stephang@isb.ac.th
Things are really picking up in the College Counseling Office as G12 students applying to the UK, USA, and Hong Kong have deadlines fast approaching!
Please note that we have a special program coming up on Monday, October 29th, called The Liberal Arts and Sciences. During the presentation, an admissions officer from Allegheny College – one of the Colleges That Change Lives institutions – will talk with students and parents about the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences – the core academic disciplines our own students explore in the IB Diploma Program and that most students student in university. We encourage all families to attend, if possible, as the program will demystify common misconceptions about studying these disciplines and explore the ways engineering, business, medicine, and other fields rely on the liberal arts and sciences.
High School Counseling Newsletter
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) Visit
This week we had a visit from FCD. This group is the leading international provider of school-based substance abuse prevention programs. FCD works worldwide to provide students and the adults who care for them with the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to make intelligent and healthy choices about alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.
Over the couple of days they had at ISB our guest speaker (Ian Barney) met with all the 9th graders in Freshman Seminar, presented to all the 11/12 graders, had open walk in sessions and gave a parent presentation. Drug and Alcohol education is delivered to our 10th graders through our health class. Ian connected very well with the students; the students gave very positive feedback of his message and the information provided.
Below is the presentation that Ian gave to our parents, along with a great fact sheet. The presentation provides some reliable resources and websites to extend your knowledge in this area.
World Mental Health Day
In recognition to World Mental Health Day earlier in the week this was sent out to our high school students and staff.
Hi Everybody
This week on Wednesday October 10th is World Mental Health Day. It is a day for global mental health awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health.
According to the World Health Organization, worldwide 10-20% of children and adolescents experience mental disorders. Neuropsychiatric conditions are the leading cause of disability in young people in all regions. If untreated, these conditions severely influence children’s development, their educational attainments and their potential to live fulfilling and productive lives.
In the high school we educate the topic of Mental Health primarily in our Health class in Grade 10. In conversations with students and families we hope to de-stigmatize this health issue. Just like another part of your body that is in pain or injured quite often seeking advice on how to treat the health concern can be the best way forward. The ISB Counselors are not therapists but between us we have supported thousands of students over the years with their mental health. We can also help with referrals / outside resources in the community for support.
Below is a link to a reliable website sharing information mental health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml
In addition, here is a an article discussing mental health.
The main message here is that is OK to talk about mental health. Hopefully you are in a place where you can talk about mental health with your family and friends. In the school setting counselors, teachers, and admin are here to support you.
Your School Counselors, Ms. Valenzuela, Mr. Callahan, and Mr. Davy.
We wish all students and families a restful three-day break; our thoughts are with the Thai people as they honor their beloved H.M Bhumibol Adulyadej on the anniversary of his passing.
IASAS CHAMPIONSHIPS NEXT WEEK!
Derrick Quinet
derrickq@isb.ac.th
ISB’s varsity teams travel next week to Malaysia and Singapore their season ending championships. ISKL hosts the volleyball and cross country events, while SAS hosts the IASAS soccer tournament.
You can watch all the IASAS games live, from the comfort of your workplace or home. Follow the links at iasas.asia to find the tournament website and streaming link. Check out the tournament schedule below to see when ISB is playing.
ISB will also be live streaming the games in the ISB cafeteria pit, so we can gather together to cheer on our Panthers! Here is the streaming schedule:
Thurs., 2pm – ISB vs. JIS Boys Soccer
Friday, 9:50am – ISB vs. ISM Girls Volleyball
Friday, 11am – ISB vs. ISM Boys Volleyball
Friday, 2pm – ISB vs. SAS Girls Soccer
SEASON TWO – VARSITY TRYOUTS: OCT. 29-31
This year we will hold season two VARSITY TRYOUTS ONLY, from October 29-31, 2018. Only HS students can tryout for the varsity teams Oct. 29-31.
Junior Varsity tryouts for season two will resume on Tuesday, November 6 for any HS student not selected for varsity and for aspiring 8th grade athletes.
During the season two VARSITY tryout week, here are the expectations for students who are also playing on a Season One JV or U15 team:
– S2 tryouts take priority over S1 JV/U15 on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30. *There will be no scheduled U15 practice on Mon., Oct. 29 or JV practice on Tues., Oct. 30. Athletes must attend the first two days of tryouts to be considered for varsity.
– JV/U15 takes priority over S2 Varsity practices/tryouts from Wednesday, Oct. 31- Sunday, Nov. 4. All season one athletes are expected to be at their U15/JV practices from Wednesday through the end of season tournament.
– Season Two JV Tryouts will resume for HS/8th grade students on Tues., Nov. 6.
Season Two Varsity Sports / Tryout Venues, 3:15pm-5pm:
Boys Rugby – Field A
Girls Touch – Albert Field
Boys & Girls Swimming – 50m Pool
Boys & Girls Tennis – Courts 1-7
Boys Basketball – Rajendra
Girls Basketball – Sports Complex
SPORTS BANQUET & SPIRIT OF ISB AWARD
The season one varsity/JV Sports Banquet will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8. All season one JV/varsity athletes are required to attend, and their meal is provided by the ISB Booster Club. Tickets for parents/siblings are on sale now in the ISB Athletics Office. Tickets are 500THB adults, 200THB students.
You can nominate for the Spirit of ISB Award now. This award is sponsored by the ISB Booster Club and is presented at the Season One JV/Varsity Sports Banquet on Nov. 8.
Go Panthers!
Derrick Quinet
Athletic Director
Parent and Toddler social at Bangkok Funarium
Jenna Deacon-Potter
jennaidp@gmail.com
PTA Welcome Wai would like to invite ISB parents with toddlers to a very special downtown event. On Thursday 8th November we will be sponsoring a trip to Bangkok Funarium. This event will provide ISB parents and their toddlers with an opportunity to come together, network and play in an environment which ensures lots of fun for the smallest members of the family. There is no charge for this excursion – buses, entrance tickets and refreshments will be provided by the PTA and ISB. Please note that places are limited to 20 parents and 20 toddlers.
The Funarium play session will run from 9.30 – 11.00am. Free mini buses will leave ISB at 8.15am and downtown parents will have the option of either meeting at Funarium or using a bus that will be provided from Emporium.
If you would like to sign up for this free parent and toddler session, please follow the link to the google doc and complete all the fields by 28th October 2018 . Please note that this is an ISB parent event so all adults must be a parent of a child already at ISB. All children must be accompanied by a parent.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VkwOyXoY4-NA8PDh1juZnVF_LIoIC4CRFIPdJsmQzPg/edit#gid=0
Please let me know if you require any further information.
Regards,
Jenna Deacon-Potter & Petra Meeuwesen-Booij
PTA Welcome Wai
ISB MS Drama Presents: TheatreSports 2018 – Just Roll With It
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
New date, same amazing event! Please join us at 4:00pm in the CCT on Tuesday, October 16 (changed from Thursday the 18th) for this year’s annual TheatreSports extravaganza, Just Roll With It. Laugh, cry, cheer, and shout as students take on improvisation challenges in front of you, the live audience. The best part of the experience? You never know what’s coming next, and neither do they! Tickets are 50THB with proceeds going to support ISB’s work with Street Boys. Hope to see you there!!!
eNewsletter 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.
maurilib@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 Marketing Director 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.