ES e-News for March 8, 2019

Student Led Conferences
Thank you, families, for joining us in student-led conferences over the last two days! We have thoroughly enjoyed observing parents and children in deep conversation, reflecting and celebrating learning growth.  From student-driven portfolios, to reflection on challenges and celebrations, to sharing Math games and visiting the Specialists we hope you have enjoyed this opportunity to have a window into your child’s learning.

ES Visual Art Exhibition

Elementary Art welcomes you to our annual March Exhibition: “A Celebration of Learning.”  will be on display in clay, collage, construction, sculpture, pastels, paint, printmaking, and more!  Every K-5 artist is exhibiting and looking forward to sharing their wonderful work.  The artwork will be displayed in the Chevron Theatre Foyer (grade 2-5), ES Office (Grade K), and the Central Administration Office (Grade 1). We hope you can make it, as it will continue until March 24!

Professional Learning Day and ISB holiday – No school for students on Mar. 21- 22  
Classes will resume on Monday March 25th.  It will be a ‘B’ day.

ES Parent Engage with Author and Advocate Nicola Davies!
Thursday, March 14 7:45-9:00 ES MPR

Journey, with the inspirational Nicola Davies to examine Picture Books that Make a Difference!  Learn how to find them, read them, and use them to transform your community.   UK based Nicola will bring her experience as a zoologist and author of 45+ books to this delightful and profoundly interesting workshop/presentation. Don’t miss this one!

Concerning Internet Site
Recently, a concerning internet website called the Momo Challenge has surfaced worldwide.  The talk around it has been that after children view it and see a scary image of a face, they sometimes harm themselves/others.  It is important to know that in fact, there is no truth to the claim that this image/site causes children to self-harm or hurt others, This is an urban legend/hoax. However, the talk and image around this can be scary for children.

If your child talks about Momo Challenge you might consider the following:

• Tell them that this story about Momo is not true; it is a lie that is scary for kids and adults to hear.
• Let them know that because it is an untrue and scary story, children should not talk to other children about it.
• Tell them that if they hear anyone talking about Momo Challenge, they should tell them that it is not true.
• And, as we always teach students at ISB, tell them that if they look online and see anything that scares them or makes them uncomfortable, it is important to put the device down, walk away, and tell a grown up immediately.  

If you have any questions around this or if your child needs support, please reach out to a counselor.

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 ES Office.

ISB Summer School 2019 – Registration Now Open!
Our ISB Summer School Office is now open and accepting registrations for Summer School 2019 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.

New to our Special Enrichment Camp offerings this year:

• ES/MS Environmental Science Camp – 4 overnights at our EWC – 1 or 2 week options
• ES/MS Innovator’s Workshop – 1 or 2 week options

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 – 11:30am.

For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th

Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director

Boarders Without Borders presents: SKATE SATURDAY 10:00 to 12:00 on March 9
Do you want to learn to skate? Do you want to improve your skating skills? Bring your skateboard, and come learn beginner skate tricks and skating safety along with other students. Food, snacks, and drinks are provided! If you have any further questions, feel free to email Daniel N at 16939@students.isb.ac.th“.

Calling all Thespians – Panther Theatre is Back!  

The Curtains Up organization, who has been helping us for the last year and a half, will be back and organizing an exciting program culminating in a performance.  We will have a 10 session program this semester and therefore the show will be slightly shorter than prior ones and will be held in a less formal venue but still with props and costumes.   There will be a younger group (PK-Grade 2) and older group (Grade 3-5). All classes are on Fridays plus one Saturday rehearsal. Registration is now open and classes start March 15. Please fill out a registration form at the CAO office and enclose with payment in the drop box.  See attached link for more detailed information. You can also contact the following email with any questions panthertheatre@isb.ac.th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dweDklBMJ0JsXVehLyVl0HBsE4zmunknRc8tu1qRVrc/edit?usp=sharing

(Repeat) Grade 5 Book Sale

We are hoping that with the inevitable new year’s resolutions comes to the hope of purging some of the books that are sitting around your house and giving them to a worthy cause!

The Grade 5 Book Sale: Thursday and Friday, May 2nd and May 3rd

We will start collecting:

• • FICTION books for younger and older readers (no non-fiction this year).
  • ANY books for younger readers!
  • Magazines and comics

The box will be found in front of the ES Office starting the middle of February. Please donate! All of the proceeds go to Mercy Centre in Klong Toey.

Thank you!
Steve Perkins and the 5th Grade Team

(Repeat) After School Supervision
Any elementary school student on campus outside of regular school hours, who is not participating in a school sponsored event, must be actively supervised by an adult in charge, appointed by the family. This includes being in the elementary Learning Hub (library).

eNews 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.
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.

Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Director of Marketing and Communications 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.

Calendar of Events
March 2019