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Celebration of MS Music

This past week we have been treated to terrific performances by our MS Band (on Tuesday) and MS Orchestra (on Thursday) programs. In both concerts, we saw great examples of the learning process through the middle school years. From the amazing short-term development of our beginner musicians to the polished sound and musicality of our concert and symphonic musicians, the growth was tangible and impressive – a real indication of the potential for growth during these formative years of adolescence.

It was particularly insightful that the directors shared aspects of the learning process in the concerts themselves. In band, we witnessed the many elements of Havana come together to make a complete band sound and we saw how adding conductor direction can really change the sound of a performance. In orchestra, we heard the richness of varied performance responsibilities as they took Twinkle Little Start to new musical heights.

Thank you and congratulations to our amazing directors, Adrianna Gricius, Kentaro Udagawa, and Brent Poling, along with their support teams on a terrific concert and more importantly, wonderful music learning throughout the year. And of course, well done to all of our MS musicians!

 

Flex Registration for Semester 2 : December 4th-7th 

by Cindy Plantecoste, Dean of Academics

Our Flex program is designed to provide our students with opportunities for further challenge, enrichment, fun, and choice!  

Student Registration for 2nd Semester Flex classes will take place during advisory next week.  If your child is absent when their advisory signs up, s/he should not worry.  We do not allocate courses on a first come, first serve basis, and registration will be open on Tuesday, December 4th until Friday, December 7th.

You can have a look at the offerings available during the second semester by clicking on this link:  Flex Courses on offer in Semester 2

Your child will need to indicate his/her top 5 choices (these need to be 5 different activities)

Here is some other important information about flex classes next semester:

• Flex classes meet on Wednesdays, during advisory time
• Flex classes are 30 minutes long 
• Every student will be enrolled in two flex classes that will meet on alternating Wednesdays (Week A flex and Week B flex) 
• Many service clubs and councils are now available as flex classes
• Our current flex classes will continue into January, with the last Flex A class on January 16th and the last Flex B class on January 23rd
• The new flex classes will begin on January 30th for the New Flex A class, and February 13, for the New Flex B class

 

No School on Wednesday, December 5 

December 5th is a national holiday in Thailand, recognizing Father’s Day throughout the country. There will be No School on Wednesday and school will resume on Thursday with a Day 7.

 

MS Olympics on December 13

As we wind up the first semester, one of the Middle School’s best days of the year approaches. On Thursday, December 13th, we will have our MS Olympics, hosted by the Middle School PE department. Starting with a full on Opening Ceremony, the students will participate in cultural games, track and field events, and other fun activities. Students are divided up into 4 teams (with colored t-shirts for each). It is a fun, spirited event.

This year’s MS Olympics are “hosted” by the United States. We hope that you can join us for some or all of the day. 

 

MS Olympic Parent Volunteer: December 13th

ATTENTION MS PARENTS: Don’t miss this year’s MS Olympics Opening Ceremonies Thursday, December 13!

Each year, ISB’s Middle School students celebrate a full day of culture and spirit at ISB’s Middle School Olympics. The activities get underway at 7:30 am at the Rajendra Gym and everyone is welcome to attend!

Please join us in this celebration featuring the talents of many ISB students and staff. If you’ve not yet signed on to volunteer, parents are encouraged to stay as long as you’d like and support your kids as they participate in the many feats and cultural games of the day. For more information and to sign up for a volunteer spot, please contact Ms. Lien Indigne at lieni@isb.ac.th

 

 

IF

– If you can find what makes you happy…

– If money was shared equally…

– If humans had gills…

– If the world was peaceful…

These are just a few of the dozens of “If’s” that artists in 2-D art explored this semester. Some artists worked in watercolor while others spent time with visiting artist, Jeff Ross, learning how to screen print. 

Stop by the Main Library or Adminstration office to see this student created and curated display. IF is on exhibit from 6 December – 1 February.

Thank you to Phatsakorn (Ang) Buraphaphong (grade 7) for the poster image!

 

MS Snow Ball: Parent Help Needed 

 

PTA – Welcome Back Coffee: January 7th 

by Petra Meeuwesen

The PTA cordially invites everyone to our January Welcome Wai event .

Please visit our next Welcome Back Coffee right after the Christmas break. It’s a great opportunity to meet the new families who arrived over the break and to say hello to old friend on the first day of school in 2019!

Date Monday 7th January 2019

Time 7.15- 9.00

Location – ISB, MPB 1

 

Habitat for Humanity Guest Speaker: December 3rd 

Habitat for Humanity is a direct service club at ISB with more than 150 members. Our ISB members help build homes in rural Thailand about 2-3 times a year to contribute to our Thai community. On December 3rd from 10:25 am to 10:55 am, Mr. Timothy Loke will be coming to ISB on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Thailand to give a formal presentation regarding the funding of the organization. We would like to invite all ISB parents to join us in the MPB 1 on the day mentioned to participate in this unique opportunity.

 

 

Repeat Announcement: Habitat for Humanity Club – Christmas Cards Selling

 

Repeat Announcement: Second Chance Bangkok – December 4th

Second Chance Bangkok will be selling their upcycled goods at ISB on Tuesday, December 4th, between 7:30-3:00 in the MPB.

Please stop by, do some shopping and support a worthy 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.

NEED TO CLEAN OUT?

From November 15 – December 4th 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 November 15th.

Thanks for your support,

Grade 3

 

Repeat Announcement: ISB Choir Concert – 6:30pm December 4 Chevron Theater 

Please join us at 6:30pm Tuesday, December 4 in the Chevron Theater for Songs of ISB: A night of music from around the world, featuring individual performances by the MS Choirs, High School Choirs, and Community Chorus, Choral Union. 

Admission is free!

 

 

Repeat Announcement: ARTISTS UNDER THE STARS 2019 – December 13th

6:00pm-8:00pm, December 13th marks the time and date for the annual HS Arts Council event. Get ready for a cozy evening of awesome performances and a holiday themed snacks! All are welcome.

 

 

Repeat Announcement: Leaving ISB?

If it is possible that you are leaving ISB after the first semester, please inform the counseling office as soon as possible. This allows us to process the proper paperwork for your child’s next school in a timely manner, ahead of the vacation. It is very difficult to get documents together once the vacation has started.