ES ‘Out of Uniform Day—February 6 and 7, 2020
These two days are ‘Out of Uniform’ days in the Elementary School. On PE days, students need to wear their PE uniforms. On their non-PE day, students may choose to not wear their ISB uniform.
Appropriate dress guidelines for our ‘Out of Uniform’ days are:
- Pants/slacks/shorts—good condition
- Shirts/blouses—sleeves & midriff required, appropriate logos only
- Skirts/dresses/jumpers—sleeves required, modest length
- Shoes—sneakers, street shoes or leather sandals with back strap
- Hats must be worn all the time when playing outside during recess or during PE classes
Makha Bucha Day Substitute Holiday – No school for students on Feb 10
Monday, February 10 is Makha Bucha Day (Substitute). It is a Professional Day for teachers. No school for students on this day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 11th. It will be a ‘C’ day.
February Parent Engage: Digital Citizenship in the Elementary School
What is digital citizenship? How might you engage in Seesaw at home in ways that empower your children? What are some practical ways your children can interact with technology that encourages creativity and innovative learning?
This workshop will be hosted by a group of teacher leaders who have recently been trained in the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards. There will be opportunities for dialogue, and you will leave with practical tips for home.
Join us in the ES MPR on February 6th, 2020 at 7:45am!
ES Report Cards
Trimester 2 Report Cards will be ready to view or download through Powerschool on Friday, February 21 at 2pm. In Trimester 2, the ES report card measures learning in all areas. There are no comments given in Trimester 2. The report card in Trimester 3 will contain both measures and comments from teachers.
You will need your log-in details for Powerschool to access your child’s report card. If you experience difficulty, or you cannot remember your log-in details, please contact our Ed Tech department at help@isb.ac.th.
Upcoming Student-Led Conferences – March 5 and 6
Our annual Student-Led conferences are coming up on March 5 and 6. More information will come to you when we are closer to this date, but as a head’s up for new parents, there is no school on these dates for ES students. However, students will be involved in their conference time on one of the two dates.
ES Explore (ES After School Activities)
Dear Parents,
Confirmations of ES Explore placement will be sent to you by email. You can also login to Powerschool and then you’ll be able to see the confirmed activities and the location. Payment online will be available by Tuesday, February 4th until Friday, February 7th. If you wish to pay in cash at the Community and Activities Office, please submit the payment by Friday, February 7th at 3:00pm.
The following are some important dates for you to note in your calendar:
Tuesday, February 4th – ES Explore confirmation and payment opens.
Friday February 7th – Payment closes.
Monday, February 17th – ES Explore Begins.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Grade 5 Book Sale
We’re back!! We hope with the new decade and New Year resolutions and just plain cleaning, you might find some great books that are sitting around your house and want to give them to a worthy cause!
The Grade 5 Book Sale: Thursday and Friday, May 7th and May 8th.
We will start collecting:
- FICTION books for younger and older readers
- NONFICTION books (anything still relevant)
- ANY books for younger readers!
- Magazines and comics
The box will be found in front of the ES Office/Hub. Please donate! All of the proceeds go to Mercy Centre in Klong Toey.
Popcorn Friday: February Special
Buy a Friendship-gram Bookmark for that special person who makes your heart POP!
Purchase a Friendship-gram Bookmark in advance. Pre-sales are Friday, 31st January and Friday, 7th February. Pop on by to get yours at the PTA lounge for 30 Baht. Write your message on the Friendship-gram Bookmark and give it to that someone special. On Friday, 14th February let them know to bring their bookmark to the popcorn stall and they will receive a Popcorn and a Sparkling Surprise!
Panther Tennis News
Dear Panther Tennis Parents,
This is the last email for Session 2 players. Thank you for supporting us through Session 2!
1) Make-up class is available today – Sunday
All make-up classes at New court next to 50 m pool
Fri 1/31 4 – 6 pm Panther Elite
Sat 2/1 * Time changed due to IASAS
Mini 10 – 11am
Learn to Play G3-5/Cubs Competitive 11am -12pm
Panther Elite
Sun 2/2 4-5pm Mini/ Learn to Play G3-5
4-5:30 Jr. Panther
2) Session 3 starts next Monday Feb 3
If you have not done yet, please register now as we are setting the groups now.
Registration link :HERE
3) Sports Psychology Seminar on Feb 12!
We are planning to have Sports Psychology Seminar for Panther Tennis parents.
Please save your date on Wednesday Feb 12 from 9:00 – 10:30 at MPB 2.
We will send you more information and registration link in next email to Session 3 participants.
This is all for now.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Session 3!
Regards
Panther Tennis Team
(Repeat) 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.
(Repeat) 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.
(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) 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
February 2020
| Feb. 3 | Adult Education Online Registration Begins |
| 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 |
| Feb. 8 | International Family Fair (IFF) 3:30-7:30pm |
| Feb. 10 | Makha Bucha Day (Subsitute): Professional Day (No School for Students) |
| Feb. 11 | Grade 2 field trip to Rainbow House |
| Feb.11-14 | Grade 4 Barge Trip to Ayudhaya |
| Feb. 14 | Grade 2 field trip to Rainbow House |
| Panther Pop Day | |
| Feb. 16 | Adult Education Online Registration Closes |