2020 ISA Testing
On February 3 and 4, all Grade 7 students will take the International Schools Assessment (ISA) in Mathematical Literacy, Reading, and Writing. The assessments will take place between 7:20 and 10:30 on the morning of both days.
ISB conducts external standardized testing periodically in order to review or programs and compare ourselves to like-minded schools, evaluate the effectiveness of our curriculum, and monitor student progress and trends across the school. At ISB, the ISA is administered in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10.
You can access the ISA Privacy Statement here.
Grade 8 Trip to Chiang Mai approaching
Our annual grade 8 trip to Chiang Mai fast approaches! During the week of February 3-8, the entire grade 8 class, accompanied by middle school teachers, counselors and administrators, will take the overnight train to Chiang Mai to engage in activities, be in the outdoors, and get to know our host country, Thailand.
For grade 6 & 7 students, school will carry on as usual during this time, however some teachers may be away and covered by substitutes, as part of this trip.
Grade 8 parents have been kept informed of the details of this trip, but if for any reason you feel you have missed information, please contact the MS Office early next week.
MS Students participate in Hour of Code
Before the Winter Break, Middle Schoolers joined over 100 million students around the world and took part in The Hour of Code 13-17 December. Students dedicated their lunchtime to complete the challenge, often collaborating with each other to create using various coding websites.
Here’s what students had to say, when asked why they chose to participate in The Hour of Code:
“I participated because coding is fun. You get to create characters and a whole world if you want to.”
“I chose to participate because it gave me the opportunity to code with my friends and to collaborate with them in projects.”
“I did it because coding is fun and girls don’t code often.”
Early Dismissal on January 28
Please note that Tuesday, January 28th is an Early Dismissal day. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:10 PM.
Teachers will be collaborating on schoolwide initiatives during this time dedicated to professional development.
ISB Summer School Program 2020 – Please note the changes being made!
Dear Parents,
During this school year, we have conducted a review of our ISB Summer School Program. I’d like to share with you some information on decisions that have been made so far, a quick overview of what we are anticipating the program to look like this coming summer and to ask if you could please take a few minutes to complete the enclosed survey to provide us with some feedback that we will use to help us further in our revision process.
Click here to see the information and for the link to access the survey.
Best Regards,
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
Art Studio Saturday
It’s your last chance to register!
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.
The focus of this session is on all things metallic! We will be glazing and firing using the unique raku firing method and creating photographic salt prints!
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. Register HERE on or before Monday, 20 January and deposit the 1000THB per person participation fee to the Community and Arts Office by Wednesday, 22 January.
Family discounts available:
3 family members = 2500b
4 family members = 3000b
5 family members = 3500b
For more information please email: tristam@isb.ac.th, kyli
Art Studio Saturday
10:00-2:00
Saturday, 1 February 2020
Visual Art Quad
