Maker Challenge – Grade 3
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.
World Down Syndrome Day
ISB is participating in World Down Syndrome Day on March 20th this year. This is a day to celebrate inclusion and recognize the rights of individuals with Down Syndrome. As one way to raise awareness around the issue, students across all divisions are encouraged to wear colorful and interesting socks to school on March 20th. If they want, they can even wear three socks! Chromosomes kind of look like socks and Down Syndrome is a result of an extra chromosome in addition to one particular pair!
The high school inclusion club, InvisAbilities, will be selling socks that ES parents can purchase for 100 baht a pair, March 18-20th from 10:30-11:30 in the MS/HS cafeteria. All money raised will go to Steps with Theera. This local organization trains and employs individuals with a range of exceptionalities, including Down Syndrome.
Please encourage your children to show their support with colorful socks on March 20th!
ES After School Activities
Please note that Thursday and Friday, March 21st and 22nd – no school, no ES Explore in session.
ES Explore Activities are well underway. All of ES Explore have already hosted their 4th session so there are no longer any changes permitted.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Class Placement Process for 2019-20
Parents who would like to give us information to consider for class placement in 2019-20 are welcome to do so. Please pick up a form in the Counseling Office starting Monday, March 18. The forms are due back in the Counseling Office by Friday, April 5. Please note: Parents may not request specific teachers. This form asks for input regarding learning environment and student relationships.
ES PE Swimming 2019
The second session of PE swimming will begin on March 29, 2019. Please see schedule below:
Second Session: March 29 – May 7
Grade 5: Davis, Murray
Grade 4: Scott(Black), Day
Grade 3: Bowyer, Longman
Grade 2: Allen, Hagen(Black)
Grade 1: Scranton
KG: —–
Pre-K: Patty Vidayanakorn, Zoe Trodden
Third Session: May 8 – June 6
Grade 5: Armitage(Dolphins), Burnett
Grade 4: Merritt, Crimi
Grade 3: Bailey(Wolves), Macky
Grade 2: Giles
Grade 1: Allen, Zammuto
KG: Brickerd, Pool
Students will be participating in a swimming and water safety unit as part of the Elementary Physical Education (PE) Program. This unit is designed to promote knowledge and skills in the areas of personal water safety, fundamental strokes, and simple water rescues. There will be three swimming specialists along with Corry Day, ISB’s Aquatics Director, assisting the PE teacher with the swimming unit. We will also have a lifeguard on deck during every class.
The program is designed to help meet the needs of all of the students, and is based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be screened and placed in a level that is developmentally appropriate based upon his or her current swimming ability.
What to bring to PE:
Swimsuit, towel, and goggles clearly marked with the student’s name to every PE lesson. Girls are requested to wear a one-piece swimsuit. UV (rash) protective shirts are permitted, but rash shirts need to be properly fitted, as loose rash shirts inhibit swimming efficiency. Should a student forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, or goggles, a loaner will be provided to the student for the day and this will need to be returned at the end of class.
Students with long hair need to wear a swim cap or tie their hair back for each lesson. We encourage students to bring their own sunscreen if they so desire.
Because students will have an alternate PE lesson should the weather prevent them from swimming, they need to come in their normal PE attire to each lesson including athletic shoes and socks. Students may bring crocs or sandals in their swim bag should they choose to wear them after swimming class.
Swimming is a part of the ISB PE curriculum and full participation is expected. Any student who is unable to participate in class must inform the PE teacher in writing or via e-mail. If no notification is received prior to their PE class, they will be expected to participate.
If you or your child have any questions about the swimming unit please do not hesitate to contact your child’s PE teacher.
ES PE Team
ISB JAZZ NIGHT – 6:30pm Tuesday, March 26, 2019 MPB
ISB’s annual Jazz Night Concert will take place in the MPB on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 beginning at 6:30 pm.
This year’s concert features the ISB Elementary Orff Ensemble under the direction of Ms. Angela Wong, a music teachers jazz combo, and also our 8 talented IASAS Cultural Convention vocal delegates, all in collaboration with HS Jazz Band.
They will be performing a wide range of jazz music, including swing, shuffle, ballad and latin styles. You’ll hear a few classics such as ‘Shadow of Your Smile’ and ‘The Way You Look Tonight.’
The concert closes with a fun medley of popular Beatles tunes. So come out and enjoy of fun evening of great jazz with our many talented ISB musicians! The concert is free admission and all are invited!
FAB Girl of ISB
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Songkran Summer Camp with Bangkok Soccer Schools
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(Repeat) 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!
(Repeat) 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.
(Repeat) 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
(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
| Mar. 4 -24 | ES Visual Art Exhibitions |
| Mar. 19 | Mini Board of Trustees (BoT) Retreat 6:00 pm |
| Mar. 21 | Professional Learning Day (No School for students) |
| Mar. 22 | No School – ISB hosts a professional conference for educators (EARCOS) |
| Mar. 25 | MAP Testing Opens |
| ISB Khun Wut Blood Drive MPB 2/3 from 09.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m.-3.00 p.m. | |
| Mar. 27 | PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (MPB1-3) |
| Mar. 29 | ISB Black & Gold Day |
| PTA Lost & Found Display |