IASAS Basketball & ISB Invitational – November 22nd-23rd
It’s a big weekend of basketball at ISB, as we welcome the IASAS schools plus four more for a massive combination of the annual exchange and our own hyper-competitive invitational tournament this Friday and Saturday.
Eight boys and eight girls teams will arrive this Friday for two full days of basketball excitement, with all our favorite food vendors, the Booster Tent, all the Panther Pride you can handle.
Don’t miss the varsity basketball Friday night highlight, with ISB girls and boys taking on ISKL and ISM at 6:45pm and 8pm in Rajendra.
By: Derrick Quinet, Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Elementary School Principal for 2020/21
Dear ISB Community,
I am very pleased to announce that the search process for a new Elementary School Principal has been completed and that Dr. Michael Allen has been appointed to the position beginning in the 2020/21 school year.
Search Associates, led by Dr. Norma Hudson, facilitated a global search that attracted close to 60 applicants. Six shortlisted candidates were interviewed & screened and four finalists underwent a series of interviews on campus.
Michael Allen is currently the Elementary Principal at Shanghai American School (SAS) where he has been since 2013. Prior to SAS, Michael served as Elementary Principal at International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile from 2005-2013, and as an Elementary School Vice Principal at San Roberto International School in Monterrey, Mexico from 2002-2005. Prior to these leadership experiences, Michael was an elementary school teacher.
Michael was born in Ontario, Canada and has earned a BA Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree at the University of Regina, a Master’s Degree in Education at Framingham State College, and a Doctor of Education Degree at Nova Southeastern University.
We are very grateful to all those who took part in the selection process – Leadership Team members, ES Faculty, ES Team Leaders, ES Counselors, an ES parent interviewing group, and ES students. The comprehensive and insightful input we received was very valuable.
Current ES Principal, Kelly Armitage, will be leaving ISB in June 2020 to return to the United States to be closer to her college age children and undertake educational consultancy work. We thank Kelly wholeheartedly for her many contributions to ISB, our students and our community. Kelly has been an outstanding ES Principal.
We also warmly welcome Caty Allen to the ISB family. Caty is currently an ES Math Coach at Shanghai American School and has also worked in gifted education, as an ES Classroom teacher and as a math consultant. Joining Michael and Caty are their children Billy and Ana-Sofia who will be seventh grade students here at ISB.
We look forward to welcoming the Allen family to our ISB community!
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Davies
Head of School
Calendar for the 2020/2021 School Year
Dear ISB Community,
On Tuesday night, the Board of Trustees approved the calendar for the 2020/2021 school year that includes 182 learning days and a full week break in February. In order to get 182 learning days, there has been a change to the start date from the calendar that was proposed. The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 10, 2020.
We are working on getting the calendar published and will have it to you as soon as possible. Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Release days will be decided once the IASAS schedule is finalized.
We thank the PTA community reps for their input and feedback on the drafts.
Have a wonderful day,
Andy and Debi
Spirit Night and ISB Rugby Invitational – November 29th-30th
Our whole Panther community is getting pumped up for next weekend and our SEASON TWO – SPIRIT NIGHT, Friday, Nov. 29.
ISB will host an international rugby tournament, a touch festival, varsity and JV tennis matches, a dual swim meet, and JV basketball, all under the lights at ISB. The night will be complete with a BOUNCY CASTLE and POSTER MAKING, all supported by the Varsity Council and Booster Club.
Don’t miss all the excitement, food and fun here on campus the next two weekends, and good luck to all our Panther teams traveling out for IASAS Exchange tomorrow!
By: Derrick Quinet, Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Tri-Kids Triathlon filling up fast! December 5th
Test your Courage at the 21st Annual Tri Kids Triathlon! The race is filling up quickly with nearly 40% of the spots already claimed.
Click here to register and we hope to see you on race day December 5 @ISB!
by Lucas P. Rivera, Community
Sports Manager
lucasr@isb.ac.th
IOM Film Festival at ISB – December 11th
Student filmmakers are invited to submit films (3 to 10 minutes in length) about the migrant experience according to the established themes: The promise and Challenge of Migration, and the Positive Contributions Migrants Make to Their New Communities. A committee of international film professionals will select a number of outstanding productions to be a part of the Global Migration Film Festival at the Bangkok Screening Room and ISB.
Learn more HERE.
By: Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Art Studio Saturday – February 1st
Saturday, 1 February 2020,
10:00am -2:00pm, Visual Art Quad
Take time to connect and create.
Art Studio Saturday is designed to enrich the ISB community through the intellectual and creative thoughts and actions of its participants. This year’s second and final event is scheduled from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Saturday, 1 February 2020, in the Visual Art Quads. We are thrilled to have a selection of opportunities that will allow for creative exploration and expression.
All participants will explore image making with a focus on mark making, texture, and contrast in a variety of media, including; paint, print, ink, charcoal, oil pastel. Workshops are structured so that participants will learn specific skills, have the opportunity for individual exploration, and participate in creative challenges. As the day progresses, participants will be invited to visit other studios, and to engage in collaborative works.
Hosted by the ISB Visual Art Department with support from the ISB PTA & Boosters, Art Studio Saturday is open to students (grade 4 and up), parents, staff and teachers at ISB. Spaces are limited and will be based on a diversity of ages and experiences. To be considered for a spot please register HERE on or before Monday, 9 December, and deposit the 1000THB per person participation fee to the Community and Arts Office by Wednesday, 11 December. Confirmation and workshop selection emails will be sent in early January 2020.
Family discounts available:
3 family members = 2500b
4 family members = 3000b
5 family members = 3500b
For more information please email: tristam@isb.ac.th, kylieh@isb.ac.th, johannan@isb.ac.th, basilt@isb.ac.th, or andrews@isb.ac.th.
By: Trista Meisner, Middle School Art Teacher
tristam@isb.ac.th
Cafeteria News…Thanksgiving – November 28th
MS/HS Cafeteria 10:00 a.m.
November brings us the celebration of Thanksgiving, a time we are reminded to be in gratitude for our plenty and our bounty. For the past 12 years now, it has become a custom to serve this traditional Thanksgiving Feast at the MS/HS Cafeteria on Thursday Nov 28 starting at 10:00am. The delightful menu will include: Maple Glazed Chicken Legs, Honey Glazed Ham, Water Chestnut Cranberry Stuffing, Holiday Gravy, Cranberry Apple Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach Bake and Apple Pie, all for only 180 B. It is the MOST popular meal of the entire year. Take note: should your MS/HS child wish to partake in this celebration, please ensure that their campus cards are topped up so as not to disappoint. Parents are also welcome to partake in the festivities! Enjoy.
By: Michelle Ihrig
cafeteria@isb.ac.th
Workshops by The Young Americans
Courage, friendship, confidence and inspiration are just a few of the things your children can expect to gain from joining The Young Americans Weekend at ISB. Hosted January 25th to 26th, for students from Grade 1 to Grade 12, the weekend brings close to 40 talented coaches all the way from the U.S.A to work with our students.
The Great Gatsby Gala!
Amari Watergate Hotel
Saturday, 7-December, 2019
This event is for you! Step back in time into the Roaring 20s! It’s a night of celebration and fun, bringing our community together for a great evening and a great cause.
Bring your partner, or a friend, or gather a group!
To book a table of 10, email pta-galacoordinator@isb.ac.th,
and receive a 15% discount.
