May 1, 2019 is a School Day for Teachers and Students
Please be informed that Wednesday, May 1, 2019 is NOT a holiday for students and teachers. School in session. It will be an ‘E’ day.
ES Spring Concert: “Child of Song”
On May 1st, the ES String Ensemble, Orff Ensemble and Panther Choir will demonstrate how they are children of song in their final concert of the year. The concert will be a collaborative event between our three ES ensembles, and will also include guest artists from the middle school choir and the high school jazz band! Join us for this celebration of song on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm in Chevron Theatre. Entrance is free.
The ISB ES Book Celebration and Dress up Days are Back!
Who: Elementary Students
What: Students may dress up as a book character who demonstrates one or more of our ISB Attributes: Adaptable, Creative, Globally-Minded, Self-Managing, Socially-Intelligent, and Value Driven. (These are big concepts, so, your child may need to talk with you about them) Photos will be taken for our student ISB attributes display in the HUB
When:
Grade 1 , Grade 3, Grade 5 can dress up on Thursday, May 2 (F day)
PK, K, Grade 2, Grade 4 can dress up on Friday, May 3 (A Day)
ES Parent Engage – Supporting Summer Learning on May 2, 7:45-9:15AM in MPB 1
With our summer vacation approaching, what can we do as parents to prevent “summer slide” and keep kids’ brains engaged in learning & fun with the whole family? Please join us in MPB 1 on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:45-9:15 AM. A team including teachers, learning coaches and librarian will offer our top recommendations for summer learning and you’ll have a chance to learn additional ways to have children create, play and practice throughout the summer months. There will be lots of resources shared, including digital tools that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Come and join us!
Digital Citizenship Parent Workshop May 9, 7:45-8:45am in the ES MPR
Please join us for a practical parent workshop around security and family digital agreements. You will have an opportunity to dialogue with other parents and leave with a digital agreement you can use in your household.
It is helpful for our planning to have a sense of numbers. All parents, PK-12 are welcome! Please sign up here!
The 5th Grade Book Sale next Thursday and Friday, May 2nd /May 3rd
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!
We will start collecting:
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- 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
ES After School Activities
Please note that that Wednesday ES Explore classes will have their last session next week (May 1st) with exception
Science K-1 class that will have the last session on May 8th.
Monday ES explore classes will have their last session on May 13th.
Tuesday ES explore classes will have their last session on May 7th.
Thursday and Friday activities will have their last session on May 16th and 17th.
Regards,
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Second Chance Bangkok Sale NEXT WEEK!
Second Chance Bangkok will be selling their upcycled goods at ISB on Wednesday, May1st, between 8:30-3:00 in the MPB1. Please stop by, do some shopping and support a worthy organization. Their products are beautiful, fun and Earth friendly.
Mark your calendars!
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.
Thanks to you, our SCB Donation Drive was a success. You still have time to drop off any gently used clothing, books, toys, etc. You can drop off donations in the Grade 3 quad until Wednesday, May1st.
Father Daughter Dance May 11
The Girl Scouts of Thailand are hosting their Annual Father Daughter Dance on May 11 at the Peninsula Hotel!
Join us for A Night Among the Stars! Click here to get tickets! –> http://bit.ly/2019fatherdaughterdance
Tickets are 1700 baht per person through May 6, then they’re 2000 baht. Ticket sales end May 9. Dinner, dancing, fun and games are included!
Questions? E-mail Mary Ann at maryannbanker1@gmail.com and/or Diana at drrosen@hotmail.com
Summer School 2019 – Don’t Be Disappointed!
Spaces, especially during session 2, are filling up fast!
Click here to access all information about dates, programs, and fees, and to submit a registration form online. 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 – 3:00pm.
For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
Simon Says Murder Ticket Sale
We are very excited to announce that tickets go on sale next week for the Middle School Play Simon Says Murder.
Get your tickets online here, with the online link tickets can also be purchased at Tesco, 7-11, Tops, B2S, FamilyMart, etc. Tickets can also be purchased at lunch in the cafeteria or at the door 1 hour before each show. You won’t want to miss this show!
Beginning Band Drive Make-Up on May 1, 2 and 8
Date: Wednesday, Wednesday, May 1, Thursday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 8
Time: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Location: MS Band Room (4-107) on the first floor of the Cultural Center (CC)
For those of students who could not attend the Beginning Band Drive on Saturday, March 30, we have make-up dates on May 1, 2, and 8 to try out band instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
Please fill the google form below if you are attending the event.
https://forms.gle/Xf2ejYLLJ3aB6gBQ6
The ISB Middle School Band program has a reputation as being one of the finest in international schools. This year for the 9th year in a row, and for the 12th out of the past 13 years, ISB has sent more students than any other school to the prestigious AMIS Asian Middle School Honor Band Festival. Student musicians audition for this festival through a rigorous blind audition process, competing with all other IASAS schools as well as international schools in South Korea, China and Japan. Students that were accepted have performed in many countries in Asia and Europe.
Also, below is a link to an one-minute introduction to ISB MS bands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oClVKIkAkM4
If you have questions, please feel free to email Brent Poling <brentp@isb.ac.th>.
Best regards,
Brent Poling and Kentaro Udagawa
MS Bands
(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) 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
May 2019
| May 1 | May Day (School in Session)
Holiday for Classified Staff |
| ES Spring Concert | |
| Second Chance Bangkok (SCB) Sale | |
| May 2 | ES Parent Engage 7:45am (MPB1) |
| May 2-3 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’/Character Dress Up Day |
| Grade 5 Book Sale | |
| May 9 | ES Parent Engage 7:45am (ES MPR) |
| May 11 | Thai Craft Sale |