Student celebrations
At this time of year we celebrate the completion of grades 6, 7, and 8 by all of our middle school students. The commitment, responsibility, and perseverance of our students is to be commended. We are proud of them all.
Occasionally, we have students successes that we also like to note, that extend beyond the school environment, that we like to highlight.
Earlier this semester, Yuiko Akashi (Gr. 8) was published in the Mainichi Shimbun, of the top national newspapers in Japan. Yuiko, a student in our Native Japanese program, wrote a piece about the inspiration she took from two figure skaters, as she strived for great heights as a flutist. The article shares her own resilience as she worked hard to overcome great challenges. Congratulations, Yuiko!
Recently, Aryana Raj (Gr. 8) earned the Silver Award in Girl Scouts for her work in literacy and balancing social media, with both our library and the previous work she had done in Dubai with her last troop. Aryana’s Silver Award Project focuses on promoting reading and using the library as a resource for finding great resources, through promotional materials, online mobile access, and outreach. Aryana has worked with our own ISB librarian, Ms. Kehe, to promote a Mother-Daughter Book Club to start next year. A wonderful goal and achievement, Aryana!
Finally, in our Flex class devoted to learning about the stock market and investment strategy, two middle school students achieved terrific results in a global competition. Maria Villamizar Martinez (Gr. 6) and Victoria Bulow (Gr. 6) participated in the International Stock Market Game, competing with well over 100 other MS and HS teams. While overwhelmingly, most teams lost money (investing is hard), Maria and Victoria’s team finished with earnings and 2nd place for MS teams and 8th place overall, globally, in the Spring session of the Game. Well done, Maria and Victoria!
Congratulations to these students and to all of our MS students for their many achievements this school year. Successes might involve publishing or awards, but more often involve personal accomplishments and the overcoming of challenges, as well.
Grade 8 Moving On Ceremony Live Stream
On Monday, June 10th, starting at 8:00 AM, we will be celebrating our grade 8 students with our Moving On Ceremony. This event is for family and friends of our grade 8 students.
That said, many friends and family may want to tune in to our live stream of the event to watch the celebration. Please feel free to share this link with others and join us for this great recognition of a wonderful class of students.
https://inside.isb.ac.th/movingon/
Semester 2 Report Cards
Semester 2 Report Cards will be available on PowerSchool on Thursday, June 13th, at 8:00 AM. In the meantime, PowerSchool access has been removed temporarily as we prepare final grades and advisory comments for report cards.
School ends on Tuesday, June 11
Our last day of school approaches. With a day of fun and ceremonies in the MS on Monday, June 10th, we will end the 2018-19 school year on Tuesday, June 11th with a half day of school, dismissing at 11:30 AM.
On this last half day, students will see all of their classes for short farewells and have time with each other to sign yearbooks and wish each other the best for the holiday and year to come. We will start the day celebrating our community with a final assembly.
Please plan on your child completing school on Tuesday, at 11:30 AM and make transportation arrangements as necessary. With the school closing, there will not be after school activities on this day.
ES / MS Baseball/Softball Summer Camps
The days of summer are upon us. Sign your son or daughter up for our all-new, Panthers Softball and Baseball Camps, rolling out after school closes and again just before we reopen in August. See the flyer and link below for more details and signups!
Panthers Baseball / Softball Summer Camps
GYMNASTICS REGISTRATION FOR SEMESTER 1 2019-2000 OPENING
The ISB Panther Gymnastics is now accepting registrations for all MS boys and girls for semester 1 2019-2020, stating next August 19th. Any ISB MS student interested in learning gymnastics skills for fitness, recreational or competition reasons are welcome to join. We strive to accommodate each individual goal with their practice. Gymnastics provide a great foundation for all sports, develop strength, flexibility, agility and coordination. It is a year round sport at ISB and offer a great combination with other sport and activities. For MS students only, we are still offering Tumbling gymnastics: Learn to fall learn to fly for students that love parkour, dance street, circus, etc…in a secure environment on Wednesday: 15h40-17h40 and Friday: 16h40-17h40
Consult our new website here and particularly the new Frequently Ask Questions section as well as the schedule per age and level and the registration fees. To register please follow the link here. First come, first serve.
Yanick Michaud-Marcotte
ISB Panther Gymnastics Coordinator
www.facebook.com/isbpanthergymnastics
