The Start of the School Year is here!
by Dennis Harter, MS Principal
dennish@isb.ac.th
First Day of School Schedule – August 16th
After months of holiday, weeks of uncertainty, and days of anticipation, the first day of school is has arrived! We are always excited to start a new school year and if circumstances require us to do that online this year, then that’s what we’ll do.
Teachers, counselors, and staff are thrilled to meet their students in the coming days. Our first day of school will use a special schedule – all students (and their parents) received a specific email with details about this first day and containing all the zoom links they need for the day.
Students also received an additional email with details regarding their class schedule and Zoom links for Day 1 and Day 2 schedules. Please note that the schedule below starts on Tuesday, August 17th with a Day 1, since we are using a special schedule for Monday (see above).
On Friday, we will host an assembly for students to talk about service, athletics, and club and activity opportunities.
Our first weeks in classes will emphasize helping all students settle into the routines of virtual school as they build relationships and community. Teachers want to get to know students as learners and young people. We know that with stronger relationships comes improved learning.
Please let us know if you are seeing any concerning behavior at home, if your child seems isolated, uninvolved. We know that this online learning can be challenging, so we want to provide support whenever we can. The partnership between home and school will help us accomplish this.
We look forward to some time in the near future when we can welcome you onto campus and see smiling faces in our classrooms and hallways again. In the meantime, we will make the most of our Virtual School and get the year started right!
Parents – How to Subscribe/Resubscribe to receive the Good Morning ISB Middle School – Daily Student Announcements…
Dear New/Returning ISB Middle School Parents,
MS students are automatically enrolled to receive the Good Morning ISB Middle School – Daily Student Announcements in their student ISB email account approximately around 5pm the evening before each scheduled school day.
Parents, if you were already on our list last year to receive the MS student announcements each day, please note this parent database is rebuilt from scratch at the start of each school year so you will need to resubscribe if you would like to continue receiving the announcements this year.
If you would like to start receiving these announcements in your own email each day for this school year, please complete and submit this subscription form to do so.
Delay to Medical Forms
Given the persistent elevation in Covid-19 cases and restrictions, all nonessential visits needed to update medical forms may be delayed. Although we have extended the deadline to October 15, 2021, please understand depending on restrictions this may be extended. Understand given the nature of the most recent outbreak current delays to these documents will not impact your child’s learning on campus. Students who newly enrolled last year (2020-2021) and are now entering grades 3, 6, and 9 are waived from needing a new physical exam this year.
Parents are encouraged to update other relevant Health Info in Powerschool in the interim.
To update info, scroll to the Medical Update tab and follow the directions below to:
- Review and update your child’s medical status
- Consent to the administration of over the counter medication if necessary
- Consent to the sharing of information with relevant parties
- Consent to treatment in case of an emergency
Updates to vaccine status can be done via one of our nursing team members.
All forms can be downloaded from the ISB website under Health Services.
If you have any queries, please feel free to email a nurse in the Health Centre at nurse@isb.ac.th or call the Health Center at Extension 1144 Monday to Friday.
Regards,
Dhave Setabutr, M.D. | ผศ.นพ.เทพ เศรษฐบุตร
ISB Medical Consultant / Health Coordinator
THE SHAKESPEARE TOURNAMENT 2021
A Middle School Drama Competition
Are you ready for an exciting new opportunity? Well get ready for this — TheatreSports has transformed into — The Shakespeare Tournament!
BE A PART of a team, a small group, or go solo! PRACTICE, then PERFORM a small (1 to 3 minute) dramatic or comedic piece!
WIN a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or ALL-STAR medal!
The Tournament is open to all MS students, even if you aren’t in a Drama class right now. Experienced and new performers are welcome! This event is perfect for anyone who likes performing, likes dramatic or funny bits, or likes to start something new. Come check out the information and inspiration HERE, then come to an Interest Meeting on Zoom, THURSDAY, August 26, afterschool.
Multilingual Learning at Home
Welcome to the new school year! Virtual School is a great time to use ALL our languages at home when discussing learning.
Here are ISB’s Tips on Multilingual Learning at Home (see below video).
Here are Four Resources for Parents of Multilinguals.
Panther Native Language Academy classes will begin virtually, on or shortly after August 30, in step with Panther Activities. More details to come.
If you have questions, feel free to email!
PantherNativeLanguageAcademy@isb.ac.th
Avery Udagawa