ES Virtual Parent Engage Update
Thank you to the small group of parents who were able to join us for yesterday’s (May 13) ES Virtual Parent Engage session where we had an opportunity to explore some of the ISB ES Summer Resources links as well as review the Grade Level Program Overviews as a source of information regarding the upcoming grade level (PK/KG & G1-5). The session slides are available for viewing here.
Learning Materials Pick Up This Tuesday
On May 18th all ES families will be asked to come to campus to collect their child’s Learning Materials kit from the collection points located at the pickup/dropoff areas of ISB. Families will be invited to pick up the materials Tuesday, May 18 anytime between 12PM-2:30PM.
ATTENTION MONTRI BUS RIDERS: Families who use the Montri bus service are welcome to come to campus to pick up their child’s materials or can complete a digital form that was sent via email on May 13 so the materials can be delivered to their home on Tuesday, May 18.
Virtual Playdates
With the move to virtual school, many kids haven’t seen their friends in several weeks. Virtual playdates can keep kids socially connected to their networks—and are fairly low lift for already stressed parents. Elementary school kids may feel the separation from their friends the most as they have established friendships and are less likely to have their own devices to stay in touch.
- Secure devices for children to use. They may want to have one to one conversations with their closest friends as they would in the playground. Make sure groups and conversations are private and you’ve applied the appropriate safety settings and restrictions.
- Suggest activities to do during video calls. Schedule some activities to do together amongst their regular schedule, like playing a game or setting up a book club or Netflix party. Some other ideas include:
- Scavenger Hunt
- Dance Off
- Story Time
- Art Time
- Show and Tell
- Shared Play
- Parent-led games
Weekly Message From Principal Allen
Your ongoing feedback is essential to our home-school partnership! Yesterday all ISB parents received an email from ISB Communications <communications@isb.ac.th> with information and a link to the new survey platform, Panorama. Each parent will receive an email with a unique link taking you to the surveys for each of your children.
We realize it’s a “big ask” to have you complete the lengthy survey multiple times, however you can trust that we’ll carefully review each and every aspect of the feedback you provide. ISB is committed to continuous improvement, and your feedback will be helpful as we identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Please reach out to me or Debi Caskey, our Deputy Head of School for Learning debic@isb.ac.th, if you have any questions or comments about this year’s comprehensive parent survey.
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen, Ed.D.
michaela@isb.ac.th
ISB ES Character Dress UP Day will be Wednesday May 19th.
This year’s theme: “Let’s Be Heroes.”
Pandemics are tough, but tough times make room for heroes!
We invite you to celebrate community heroes and have your child dressed up as a favourite book character for our woot woot Wednesday celebration at 8:00 on the 19th of May. Check out the promotional video shared via Seesaw!
HUB Book Return
As we enter the end of our year, please help your ES HUB by returning any ISB books that may be at your house. If your child has any books in their class at school, please contact your teacher for help.
Hello from your HUB!
We are glad you have been enjoying our online book and ebook services. Here are helpful HUB dates to keep in mind:
May 21 Email reminders on overdue books will be sent out
May 28 Last day of checkout for leaving families
May 31 All leaving families books are due for return
May 31 HUB books are due for spring inventory.
June 7 Grade 5 students must have account cleared for Middle school reset
June 7 Summer Checkouts Begin
ISB Virtual School Info Link
For all your ISB Virtual School information, please refer to this link via the ISB website.
https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/isb-virtual-school/
Early Departures – Please Let Us Know
ES Parents who plan to leave BKK prior to June 11 are asked to contact Dr. Michael Allen, ES Principal, at michaela@isb.ac.th to share details. Please note that when virtual school ends and classes resume on campus, virtual learning for students who don’t return to campus will continue in the form of asynchronous learning tasks and assignments.
Counselors’ Corner
Our Counselors and ES Psychologist have open Zoom office hours for parents at various times throughout the week. This is a venue for parents to drop in to ask questions, share concerns, or ask advice.
Kate Kersey – PK1, KG, G1, and G2 Counselor
katek@isb.ac.th
Zoom Office Hours: Wednesdays from 10:00 – 10:40
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8142692734
Meeting ID: 814 269 2734
Passcode: espanthers
Doug Williamson – Gr. 3 – 5 counselor
douglasw@isb.ac.th
Zoom Office Hours: Wednesday’s from 10:00 – 10:40 a.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5764617863
Meeting ID: 576 461 7863
Passcode: espanthers
Matt Johnson – ES Psychologist/PK2 and KG (Swanlaw) Counselor
matthewj@isb.ac.th
Zoom Office Hours: Monday and Thursday from 10:00-10:30
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89969739043
Passcode: espanthers
ES Library Hub Materials Available for Pick Up
In addition to online books via Sora and Epic, parents are welcome to request library books from the ES Hub for pick up! Please complete this form (or scan the QR code below) to either request materials or receive suggestions from our Hub team:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAEfhoobJQq3qB6Qou8GPrVIytVuuM6MlmrVM_lUUTPf-suQ/viewform
The ISB ES Hub website is also a great resource for your family as you look for more information about available online and on campus resources: https://library.isb.ac.th/hub
NOTES & BOLTS: News from Design, Fine and Performing Arts at ISB
While a number of arts events have been postponed or cancelled due to the current campus closure, many are still on tentatively, or will be available to share virtually at a later date (details to follow). Please see the list of what’s going on virtually at ISB and when to tune in.
What’s On & What’s Off…
HS BOrCh Concert – 6:30pm May 18th VIRTUAL (https://youtu.be/uPNrAIVE6M4)
ES Music Spring Concert – 6:30pm May 24th VIRTUAL (details to follow)
Legs for Legs Dance Recital – 4:00pm May 25th VIRTUAL (see below)
MS Choir & Strings Spring Concert – 6:30pm May 27th VIRTUAL (details to follow)
MS Band Spring Concert – 6:30pm June 1st VIRTUAL (details to follow)
MS Visual Art Exhibition – June 1st through September 1st (details to follow)
Panther Dance Performances – TBA June 4th VIRTUAL (details to follow)
Legs 4 Legs 2021 10th-Annual charity performance event on-screen May 25th @ 4pm. DONATE NOW in support of the Thailand Prostheses Foundation. Virtual showcase link coming soon…!
PAW PRINTS: News from the Panther Den
Panther Activities Refunds Coming Soon
With uncertainty about when the ISB campus will open again, refunds for all cancelled Panther Activity sessions from April 6th onward will be organized via wire transfer for receipt by the end of the school year or before. Please note that should campus open for activities earlier than expected and with fewer restrictions than currently mandated, new sessions would be organized and offered as soon as possible. Questions? Contact Lucas or Anthony at PantherActivities@isb.ac.th. We miss your kids!!!
YOUNG AMERICANS IS BACK VIRTUALLY WITH A HEART GLOBAL E-WORKSHOP OPEN TO 20 ISB STUDENTS!!!
Inviting ISB Students to HEART Global’s E-workshop. ISB students aged 9-14 are invited to join participants from all over Asia. Hurry, as space is limited to the first twenty who sign up. Deadline for Registration is 22:00 Monday, May 17th with communication sent to registered participants via E-mail. Pre-training session runs from 19:00 ‒ 19:20 on Tuesday, May 25th.
ISB Virtual Activities Continue
Please note the below information to ensure that your child can take advantage of the Virtual Activities being offered during this time at home.
The activities schedule found HERE represents ALL activities being offered during the week of Monday the 17th of May to Friday the 21st of May, 2021. For the best experience, please adhere to the grade level groups represented on the activities schedule.
Remember, the after school Zoom Activities here are FREE, and not offered in lieu of cancelled pay-to-play sessions for Panther Activities for which fees will be adjusted once campus is open and regular activities are back on.
Go Panthers!!!
Chris, Lucas, Mark and Tony
chrism@isb.ac.th
lucasr@isb.ac.th
markj@isb.ac.th
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Booster Hut Online Catalog is Now Available
Don’t let virtual school get you down! The ISB Booster Hut is still keeping the “panther spirit” alive and well. We are currently taking orders for Friday Nichada deliveries. Living downtown? We can send your order directly to your home for an additional charge. Here’s how to order.
- Click on the following link to see the catalog.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d9ZZXE76kpZA-rj0VGYi9yYjMUYNt28Mic-3ADtmJSw/edit?usp=sharing - Send your order to isbbooster@isb.ac.th
- Include your address, phone number and how you would like to pay (either cash or Campus Card only).
- We will get back to you within 24 hours with an order confirmation.
(Repeat) PARENT ACTION REQUIRED: Student Tracking Locations
Even during VS, all ES parents are required to login to Powerschool and update their journal for the week, listing locations visited outside school hours. All schools in Thailand are required by the Ministry of Education to have their students/parents keep and complete a daily journal of their whereabouts after school hours.
Logging into Powerschool, you will see a notification to update the Journal:
Each Sunday, complete the journal for the preceding week for each ES child. If you are having trouble accessing Powerschool or are unable to see your students in Powerschool, email ES Powerschool Secretary, Khun Tom <cholthis@isb.ac.th>
