Early Dismissal – Tuesday January 28, 2020
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:10pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. On Early Dismissal Days, school buses will leave ISB at 1:20 p.m. Early Dismissal Days allow faculty members and administrators to collaborate and further their professional learning.
Lisa Graff – visiting author is here NEXT WEEK!!
Please come to a Special ES/MS Parent Engage with visiting Author Lisa Graff this Thursday, January 30 in the ESMPR from 7:45-8:45. Click here for more information.
International School Assessment (ISA) for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 10
Students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 will take the annual ISA assessment on February 3 and 4. The International School Assessment is designed to offer comparable assessment data for students in international schools. The ISA assesses students in the three domains of Mathematical Literacy, Reading and Writing.
If you have any questions, please contact Debi Caskey, Deputy Head of School for Learning (debic@isb.ac.th)
Information collected by ACER regarding your child will be used only for the purpose of the ISA program. Any data identifying the student by name will only be provided to the school. ACER’s Privacy Policy may be found at the ACER website www.acer.edu.au or you may obtain a copy by writing to the Privacy Officer, ACER, Private Bag 55, Camberwell, Victoria 3124, Australia.
Get your tickets! “Little Red: A Multicultural Fairytale”
Take note of the ticket sales dates for this one-of-a-kind musical production! This famous story will be told from the perspective of three different cultures, based on the storybooks “Lon Po Po” (China), “Pretty Salma” (Ghana), and “Petite Rouge” (Cajun/Louisiana). The entire fifth grade will bring this tale to life through movement and music that they have created themselves, as well as through music and dance from each culture. In addition, the set and an exhibition in the foyer will feature grade 5 student artwork that they’ve created in conjunction with the show. There will be two showings: Tuesday, February 18th, AND Wednesday, February 19th, at 6:30 p.m. both days. Ticket prices are 250 THB/adult and 150 THB/child or student. Tickets will be sold in front of Chevron Theatre.
Ticket Sales Dates and Times
Thursday, February 13, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, February 14, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 17, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18, 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19, 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Announcement from the PTA Popcorn Friday
Popcorn Friday will NOT be selling every Friday but will be selling on the following Fridays announced on the flyer. We know that the ES students look forward to popcorn on Fridays, so we are planning our Popcorn Friday Special this semester, too. Please keep an eye on our PTA Facebook and PTA eNewsletter.
Registration is Open for Panther Theatre’s New Leap Into Acting Program
ISB’s Panther Theatre team is proud to launch Leap Into Acting, a youth-centered theatre arts program for elementary students. During twelve weekly workshops, students will leap into acting through fun games and exercises that spark their creativity while teaching the foundational skills of acting, miming, and clowning. For more information click link here.
(Repeat) ES Make-up Photos – Monday, Jan. 27, 2020
New students who started school on or after September 13, 2019 will have their pictures taken on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 7:45-2:20 pm in the ES MPR. Students will need to wear their red or white ISB uniform shirt. If it is your child’s PE day, please send a red or white uniform shirt for them to change into for this photo session.
A retake session will also be available for other students from 2:20-3:00 pm in the ES MPR. This is completely optional and requires signing up now by emailing Khun Ann (naiyanar@isb.ac.th) by Wednesday, January 22. Students will not be allowed to miss class time to retake their photo. You will need to supervise your child during the photo time after school. Thank you.
(Repeat) Child Safeguarding
During the month of February in classroom guidance lessons in PreK-Grade 5, the counselors will be teaching two lessons about personal safety. This includes learning about what safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches mean as well as teaching rules about keeping safe in various situations. Examples may include traffic, fire, and street dog safety; what to do if you get lost; and the importance of asking before going anywhere without a parent, or accepting a gift from someone else. Click here for the full version of the letter.
(Repeat) ISB PANTHER GYMNASTICS PROGRAM
Gymnastics Registration Semester 2 – January to June 2020
For registration, we still have a few spots available:
- K to Grade 2 beginner: Monday & Wednesday 2:35 pm – 3:35 pm
- K to Grade 2 all level: Friday 2:35 pm – 4:35 pm
- K to Grade 2 all level: Saturday 9 am – 11:00 pm
- Grade 1 and up all level: Wednesday 3:40 pm – 5:40 pm
- Grade 1 and up all level: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 4:40 pm – 6:40 pm
- Grade 1 and up, Level 1 -3 : Saturday 9:00 am to 11:00 am
- Grade 1 and up, Level 4 & up, Saturday 12 pm to 2 pm
Please consult the schedules, prices and the registration link here.
(Repeat) Art Studio Saturday
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.
Art Studio Saturday
10:00-2:00
Saturday, 1 February 2020
Visual Art Quad
(Repeat) U11 BISAC School Sports Season 3 (Track & Field, Softball)
U11 BISAC teams represent the school in local competitions and are free of charge.
Track & Field starts on Monday 3 February. Coed Softball starts on Monday 17 February.
To be eligible to play, U11 Athletes should be 8, 9 or 10 on August 1, 2019.
PRACTICE TIMES
Track & Field (starts Monday 3 February)
Monday & Thursday 2:35-3:35, Costessi Track
U11 T&F Registration link
U11 T&F Intro letter
Coed Softball (Starts Monday 17 February)
Monday and Thursday 2:35-3:35, Field D
U11 Softball Registration link
U11 Softball Intro letter
(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.
naiyanar@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
January/February 2020
| Jan. 27 | ES Make-up Photos (ES MPR) |
| Jan. 28 | 1:10pm Early Dismissal |
| Jan. 28-31 | ES Class Photos |
| Jan. 29 | ES Explore Online Registration Closes |
| Jan. 30 | ES/MS Parent Engage 7:45 (ES MPR) |
| Jan. 31 | PTA Lost and Found Display |
| Feb. 3-4 | ISA Assessment Gr. 3 and 5 |
| Feb. 6 | ES Parent Engage 7:45 am (MPR) |
| Grade 3 field trip to Queen Sirikit Park, Chatuchak | |
| Feb. 6-7 | ES ‘Out of School Uniform’ Day |