High School Upcoming events (Please click):
Wednesday March 20th
‘Arts Fest’
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
March is the month of Arts at ISB, with a great variety of wonderful Art events taking place at ISB. Do come and join us in appreciating the fine talents of our performing and visual artists as they host performances and exhibitions during this month. There are more details later in the ENews, but for now – please take note of the events that have either taken place or will happen over the next few weeks.
ISB ES Visual Arts Exhibition – until Friday March 22nd – Chevron foyer
ISB Art Madness (part1) : Monday March 18th – CCT
ISB Art Madness (part 2) : Tuesday March 19th – CCT
HS Jazz night: Tuesday March 26th @6.30pm – MPB
IB Visual Arts and Film Opening: Wednesday March 27th @6.30pm – CCT
Have a wonderful long weekend and I look forward to seeing you at one of the Arts events next week.
Regards
Justin Alexander
High School Principal
Grade 12 Exam Schedules for May 2019 – Important information
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
Grade 12 students will all finish formal classes on Friday 26th April and start study leave. The official IB exams for ISB start on Friday 3rd May and go through to Friday 24th May. There are IB exams on Thai holidays during this period. Individual ISB exam schedules for non-IB students will soon be available on PowerSchool.
Counseling Center News
Kevin Callahan
kevinc@isb.ac.th
PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR!
On Wednesday, 3 April, at 6:30-8:00 in MPB-1, the High School counselors will host a screening of the documentary Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. Anxiety and its impact on lives of our students is an issue that parents, young people, and schools like ours are increasingly dealing with. Come and find out how to best support your student in this age of worry.
Parent Social at Sweet Poppy – Thursday 4th April at 8am
Petra and Jenna
welcomewai@isb.ac.th
The PTA are delighted to invite all parents to our final social event of the 2018/2019 school year at Sweet Poppy restaurant. Come and enjoy the beautiful oasis that Sweet Poppy has created only 5 minutes away from ISB. Recharge your batteries, embrace the tranquility and enjoy chatting with other ISB parents over coffee and a light bite.
To help us to plan refreshments and space, this will be a sign-up event. To secure your spot, please sign up by clicking on this link.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A2yADF7FqcAB4MboLyHhZmnvTaKkm4Q8MCQd-7b2JIw/edit?usp=sharing
Nominations for PTA Executive Board 2018/2019 are now open!
PTA – First VP
pta-firstvp@isb.ac.th
In order for the PTA to continue to offer critical community-enhancing activities like Intercultural Day, Staff Appreciation, parent education and social support events, Welcome Wai, student activities and materials grants and MORE, we need marvelous parents like YOU!! This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact at ISB, while having fun, creating exciting memories, and getting to know even more wonderful people. We are seeking enthusiastic and spirited individuals to help make 2019-2020 another fantastic year, where our entire community feels connected! If serving on the PTA Board sounds like a possible fit for your talents and interests, please complete the electronic application form (link: https://goo.gl/forms/u2UUuPYAPhAJeUji2) and someone from the Nominating Committee will be in touch.
PTA Overview:
The ISB PTA is a parent run auxiliary with the goal to help its community and our children have a memorable and pleasant experience at ISB. PTA’s main objective is to encourage parental involvement through social events and activities that help bring the ISB community together. Among its assortment of tasks, PTA members meet monthly, share monthly activity reports, participate in budgeting, and contribute to Touchstone articles.
PTA Roles Overview:
| President – Primary liaison between PTA and the school administration. Oversees officers, chairs, and committees. |
| Vice President – Liaise and support the Community Representatives and chair the PTA Nominating Committee. PTA representative on Food, Security, and Transportation committees. |
| IFF Coordinator – Plan, organize and ensure smooth operation at IFF. |
| Adult Education Coordinator – Manages course offerings, enrollment fees & payments. |
| Secretary – Creates meeting agendas, notifies Board Members and Membership of regularly scheduled meetings, and records and reports meeting minutes |
| Treasurer – Manages all PTA budgets and financials, through the use of good accounting and in accordance with Bylaws. A background in accounting is required. |
| ES Coordinator – Organizes PTA school meetings and intercultural day activities, represents general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
| MS Coordinator – Organizes PTA school meetings and student socials, represents general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. |
| HS Coordinator – Organizes PTA school meetings, liaises & supports subcommittees, represents general parent interests, ideas and suggestions to the school leadership team. Works in team with the Principal Forum coordinator and as a liaison for communication with the HS administration and the PTA. |
| Communications Coordinator – Maintains PTA website, publishes “PTA e-news” newsletters & updates the PTA Facebook page as needed. |
| Editor in Chief of Touchstone – Oversees editing, layout, writing, proofreading, publishing, and distribution of Touchstone magazine. |
| Hospitality Coordinator – Organizes cookie appreciation day, Staff Appreciation lunch, hospitality treats and distributes cards/gifts for births, farewell & welcome for staff. |
| Welcome Wai Coordinator – Organizes parent activities like welcome coffees, new parents orientation, first point of welcome for new ISB families and assists in their integration to ISB. |
Elections for the PTA Executive Board 2019/2020 will be held on 14-May at 6pm.
Thank you for your interest!
Nominating Committee:
Bettina Bremsteller (pta-firstvp@isb.ac.th)
Katie Edsall (pta-president@isb.ac.th)
Tara Osterstock (pta-secretary@isb.ac.th)
Tiffany Romasanta (tiffanylr415@gmail.com)
Mary Ann Morse (maryannbanker1@gmail.com)
Kind regards,
Bettina Bremsteller
ISB PTA 1st Vice President
2018-2019
ISB Summer School 2019 – Registration Now Open!
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
maurilib@isb.ac.th
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:
- MS/HS Art Camp – 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