The Grade 5 Musical, “Little Red: A Multicultural Fairytale”
Little Red
Little Red: A Multicultural Fairytale was a spectacular production! Our 5th graders were able to learn and grow in so many different ways throughout the process. A huge thanks to the whole team, including many parent volunteers that supported the students’ own creation. The audience loved the way that 3 versions of the story came together for a unique ISB experience.
Feb. 24-28 February Break – No School
Classes resume on Monday, March 2. It will be a ‘F’ Day. Enjoy the time!
Report Cards – Online Now
The Trimester 2 Report Card can now be accessed in PowerSchool. After logging in, please click “Grades and Attendance” on the left hand side. If you have any questions, please contact Khun Tom at cholthis@isb.ac.th
(Updated) Student-Led Conferences: March 5 – 6
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Student-Led Conferences on March 5-6. Please access your child’s individual letter containing additional details by logging into your PowerSchool account. Find “Parent Conference” on the left hand side. At the bottom of the letter you will find the link to schedule conferences through Pick-a-Time. Scheduling opened on Tuesday, February 18 at 8:00 AM and will close on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:00 PM
Here are some things to consider as we approach the conferences:
Before the Conference:
- Be prepared to talk to your child about his/her strengths and areas for growth
- Understand this is the time for your child to take the lead and demonstrate their learning
During the Conference:
- Use the language with which you are most comfortable
- Be an active listener
- Be present (no mobile telephones, emails, texts)
- Avoid critiquing, instead focus on successes and new learning
- Ask questions of your child to help them reflect on their learning growth.
- Be mindful that what might seem small to you, might be a huge accomplishment for your child
- If your child seems nervous or shy, give them time and/or ask guiding questions about they work they are showing you
- If you want to take photos, please wait until the end of the conference
After the Conference:
- Talk with your child about the conference and develop a plan to implement any strategies that were discussed and goals that were set during the conference
- Remember to periodically check-in with your child regarding progress toward his/her goals
As you prepare to come on campus over these two days, please be reminded of our current health guidelines:
- ISB requests that those who have travelled to mainland China undertake a self-quarantine period of 2 weeks (14 Days) from their return date to Bangkok and not to attend school or come on campus until the quarantine period has ended.
- ISB also requests that parents check their children’s temperature before they are sent to school and if a fever is detected to keep your child at home – CDC guideline is 38 celsius or more (100.4 fahrenheit). This also applies to all adults.
- Children and adults who are unwell should not come to school – particularly those with fever or respiratory issues.
Early Dismissal – Tuesday March 10, 2020
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:10pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. On Early Release Days, school buses will leave ISB at 1:25 pm. Early Release Days allow faculty members and administrators to collaborate and further their professional development.
ES Parent Engage – Thursday, March 12 7:45-9:00 ES MPR
Get ready to engage in a Maker experience! Participants will understand how Maker Challenges are used to enrich and extend our learning standards and experience ISB’s Design Cycle. More info to come after the break. Mark your calendars now!
ES Explore (ES After School Activities)
Please note that there will be no ES Explore in session during February break. All ES Explore classes will resume on Monday, March 2nd.
There are few limited spaces available in some of our classes. Remember once the ES Explore schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS.
I am in the office daily from 2:00pm – 4:00pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Livnat Ziskinder
ES Explore Coordinator
esactivities@isb.ac.th
Celebrations of Music Learning: Coming Soon!
Throughout the month of March, every student in Kindergarten – Grade 4 will be involved in a performance where they will be sharing songs, dances and games they’ve learned and created this year in music class. Please click here to see a full schedule of performances, and mark your calendars!
NBBL Community Basketball
Dear ISB Community,
We are pleased to announce that this year Top Flight Basketball will take over management of the NBBL this season. We are honored and very excited to take on the responsibility of organizing this incredible community league.
Our goal is to run a professional, organized league where students will benefit from experienced professionals who share a passion for the game of basketball. In addition to teaching and reinforcing the essential fundamentals of the game, we also emphasize the importance of teamwork, self-confidence, friendship, and sportsmanship.
The NBBL is a community basketball league open to students ages 3-18 years (PreK 1 to Grade 10) of all skill levels. The season consists of an 8-week regular season and championship tournament at the end of the season.
Please have a look at some of the new features of the league this season. Click HERE to find more information.
(Repeat) The Book Fair is Back!
The ISB ES book fair will be back during ES Student Led Conferences on March 5 and 6. Leading Bangkok books stores will be present including Asia Books, Kinokuniya and Mambooks 53. Stop by the HUB or ES MPR from 7:00am-3:30pm March 5 and 7:00 -2:45 March 6
(Repeat) ES Art Exhibition February 18 – March 27, 2020
The Elementary Visual Art Team welcomes you to our annual March Exhibition. “A Celebration of Learning” will be on display in clay, collage, construction, sculpture, pastels, paint, printmaking, and more!
Please join us in celebrating the creative work of our students at the exhibition opening on Tuesday, 18 February at 5:30pm in front of Chevron Theatre!
Every K-5 artist is exhibiting and looking forward to sharing their wonderful creations. The Student-Led Conferences on March 5 & 6 will be a wonderful opportunity for your child to show you their work and discuss the learning involved to create it! The artwork will be displayed in the Chevron Theatre Foyer and throughout the school. We hope you can make it.
ISB ES Art Exhibition
18 February – 27 March 2020
Chevron Theatre Foyer, Administrative Offices, ES Office and other locations throughout ISB
(Repeat) 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.
(Repeat) ES PE Swimming 2020
Our swimming unit in PE is just around the corner. We have a total of three sessions of swimming dates for Elementary School. Please see the schedule for all classes and sessions.
Students will be participating in a swimming and water safety unit as part of the Elementary Physical Education (PE) Program. This unit is designed to promote knowledge and skills in the areas of personal water safety, fundamental strokes, and simple water rescues. There will be three swimming specialists along with Corry Day, ISB’s Aquatics Director, assisting the PE teacher with the swimming unit. We will also have lifeguards on deck during every class.
The program is designed to help meet the needs of all of the students, and is based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be screened and placed in a level that is developmentally appropriate based upon his or her current swimming ability.
What to bring to PE:
Swimsuit, towel, and goggles clearly marked with the student’s name, to every PE lesson. Girls are requested to wear a one-piece swimsuit. UV (rash) protective shirts are permitted, but rash shirts need to be properly fitted, as loose rash shirts inhibit swimming efficiency. Should a student forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, or goggles, they will be provided with one from the aquatics program to be used for the day and this will need to be returned at the end of class.
Students with long hair need to wear a swim cap or tie their hair back for each lesson. Students may bring their own sunscreen if they desire.
In the event of inclement weather, students will have an alternate PE lesson so they need to come each day prepared in their normal PE attire, including athletic shoes and socks. Students may bring crocs or sandals in their swim bag should they choose to wear them after swimming class.
Swimming is a part of the ISB PE curriculum and full participation is expected. Any student who is unable to participate in class must inform the PE teacher in writing or via e-mail. If no notification is received prior to their PE class, they will be expected to participate.
If you or your child have any questions about the swimming unit please do not hesitate to contact your child’s PE teacher.
ES PE Team
(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/March 2020
| Feb. 24-28 | February Break (No school) |
| Mar. 2-27 | ES Visual Art Exhibitions |
| Mar. 3 | Pick-a-Time Conference Scheduler Closes @ 2:00 pm |
| Mar. 5-6 | ES Student-led Conferences (no school for students, other than their conference) |
| ES Book Fair
Thursday 7:00-3:30 pm Friday 7:00-2:30 pm |
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| Mar. 10 | 1:10 pm Early Dismissal |
| Mar. 12 | ES Parent Engage 7:45 am – ES MPR |
| Mar. 12-13 | ES ‘Out of Uniform” Day |