Thank you goes out to all of our teachers and parents for prioritizing home-school connections this past week! Developing strong relationships virtually poses significant challenges, and we appreciate that families have made it a priority to connect with their child’s teacher as we launched the school year.
ISB teachers have been actively supporting each other as well. 2020-21 specialists, counselors, and classroom teachers have been intentionally communicating with the current 2021-22 teachers and sharing celebrations about students based on their past personal experiences with them. Below is one of our celebration tools teachers used to frame structured conversations about our students this week:
Thank you again goes out to all the adults in the ISB community for demonstrating and modeling the ADAPTABLE attribute for our children this past week. Children look to us as models; simply put, our actions speak much louder than our words.
Please continue to maintain a strong home-school connection by keeping your child’s teachers, counselors,or administrators informed of any questions or challenges you might be having as we’re eager to work in partnership towards win/win solutions.
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen
michaela@isb.ac.th
ES August New Parent Engage – Thursday, Aug. 26 @ 1:45PM on Zoom
Our first Parent Engage this year is a session for all New Elementary Parents on Thursday, August 26th. It will be live on Zoom at this link with our ES Admin and Counseling Team. Please join us at 1:45 PM on Thursday, August 26th to learn more about the school and meet other new parents!
Zoom Link again here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2099992821
Thank you to all the new parents who were able to join us for the New ES Parent Orientation on August 13 @ 11:30AM. If you were unable to attend, please find the link to the recording of the session here.
Check and Update Your Details in Powerschool Parent Portal
Many people move houses over the summer, details change (phone numbers etc). We are in the process of updating phone numbers, addresses and emergency contacts. Please take the time to login to Powerschool Parent Portal and check the details that ISB has on record. Please update if necessary. It is really important this information is accurate, as we use this in emergency situations.
Instructions
Step 1. Login to Powerschool
- If you are new, you should have received an email with your login details, if not please contact help@isb.ac.th
- If you have forgotten your password please contact cholthis@isb.ac.th
Step 2. At the bottom of the left hand menu click “Contact Update”. This information will then take a day or two to update (we manually check for accuracy).
If you have any questions or queries, contact cholthis@isb.ac.th
Seesaw Sign-Out Troubleshooting
We have to make a few privacy changes on Seesaw class settings after school on Friday which may cause your child to be signed out of their Seesaw account. If this happens, please follow these steps to get your child signed back in for class on Monday. We apologize for the interruption and inconvenience that may be caused. This change will not affect PK1 and 2 students and only Gr KG-5 students.
ES HUB Update
Scan our quick access QR codes below to:
- browse our collection,
- check out books,
- read/signup for Sora our online ebook system
- Schedule an appointment with a HUB staff member (starting August 19)
- Explore other online reading opportunities
- Or, Just visit our HUB website!
ES HUB Book Return
An essential element of school is reading and getting books into the hands of our students. We ask returning families to please return all ISB books as soon as possible. You will see ISB stickers on the front or an ISB barcode on the back of the book. Your help is greatly appreciated in ensuring that we can continue to maintain our high quality book collections at ISB. Book return bins are located at the front entrance of ISB for easy access.
Virtual School Handbook
As the 2021-22 school year will begin virtually, we ask all parents to please refer to the ISB Virtual School resources on the ISB website for details: https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/isb-virtual-school/
The ES Virtual School Handbook includes detailed information about our contingency plans for continued learning when extraordinary events force a closure of the campus. ISB uses a combination of online tools and resources to keep student learning moving forward and keep students connected to their teachers and peers. Virtual School can never replace in person learning; however, we strive to ensure that virtual learning experiences are engaging, based on our learning objectives, and as meaningful as possible.
ES 2021-22 Parent/Student Handbook
As a school, we will strive to keep you informed on a regular basis through our weekly eNews and the Parent Portal. Please ensure that you also review the ES Parent/Student Information Handbook before the start of school. It contains important information on learning, school activities, programs, and school policies. We strongly encourage you to take the time to read through it and ensure that both you and your child understand the information.
ES 2021-22 Faculty & Staff
The 2021-22 ES Faculty and Staff look forward to welcoming your family to the new school year! Take a peek at the new and returning members of the ISB Elementary School Team here!
Delay Submission of Medical Form
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.
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!
NativeLanguage@isb.ac.th
PantherNativeLanguageAcademy@isb.ac.th
ES MUSIC ENSEMBLES 2021-22
Do you love to sing, move, or play instruments? Think about joining one of our free ES Music Ensembles. Participation in either the Panther Choir, Panther Orff Ensemble, or Panther String Ensemble will allow you to learn and grow as a musician and performer, all while having fun with kids who love music too! All three ensembles are open to grades 3, 4, and 5 students and are free of charge.
How to register on CHQ
Step by step instructions for navigating CHQ can be found HERE. Simply log into PowerSchool, then press the CHQ button on the left side of your screen. Once in CHQ you will find an account for each of your children in which you will only be able to see the activities for that child’s age group and grade level. Where available, you may click the blue “i” to the right of each activity title for a description of that activity. Questions? Please contact Anthony Giles or Lucas Rivera at pantheractivities@isb.ac.th.
Panther Choir
- Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm, Start Date: September 14th
- Length of Season: All Year (both semesters)
- Cost: Free
- Enrollment Limit: 30 members
Panther Choir is an ensemble for anyone who would like to experience singing music from different cultures and styles outside of our elementary music classes. Students will also have the opportunity to add movement or choreography to some of our songs. Panther Choir is open to a maximum of 30 students in Grades 3-5, and meets each Tuesday from 1:45-2:45 pm during Virtual School. The time will be adjusted when we return to in-person school. There is no audition to join Panther Choir, and it is free of charge. Panther Choir is a year long activity. For more information, including an introductory video, please click HERE.
Panther Orff Ensemble
- Day & Time: Tuesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm, Start Date: September 14th
- Length of Season: All Year (both semesters)
- Cost: Free
- Enrollment Limit: 24 members
Panther Orff Ensemble is an opportunity to explore music and performance through playing instruments, singing, and creative movement. Panther Orff Ensemble is open to a maximum of 24 students in grades 3-5, and will meet every Tuesday from 1:45 to 2:45 during Virtual School. The time will be adjusted when we return to in-person school. Panther Orff Ensemble is a year-long activity and is free of charge. For more information, including an introductory video, please click HERE.
Panther String Ensemble
- Day & Time: Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm, Start Date: September 14th
- Length of Season: All Year (both semesters)
- Cost: Free
- Enrollment Limit: None
Panther String Ensemble is open to students in grades 3-5 who play the violin, viola, cello or double bass, and who are looking for an opportunity to play their string instrument with other young musicians. Interested students should already be able to play the G and D major scales and one solo piece (can be a piece from Suzuki Book 1 or similar) before joining. If unsure about your qualifications, please contact Ms. Su at traceys@isb.ac.th. Joining the Panther String Ensemble is a great way to meet new friends, improve your technique, and learn new music! We will meet each Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 pm during Virtual School starting September 14th with the time adjusted once we return to campus. Panther String Ensemble is a year-long activity and Involvement in the ensemble is free of charge. For more detailed information please click HERE.
ES Explore
Approaching the fall 2021semester we are still in unknown territory regarding the opening of the ES explore program.
You will be updated via the ES newsletter as soon as new information becomes available.
PANTHER ACTIVITIES GOES VIRTUAL
Check out the Panther Purrfect Promo Video. Episode 1 airs August 27th.
Early bird registration will be open from 12:00pm noon August 23rd through 12:00pm noon on August 27th for Panther Virtual Activities. While some programs like the Panther Native Language Academy, ES Music Ensembles, and Cub, Boy, and Girl Scouts will run through the semester or year, sessions in art, dance, golf, gymnastics, music, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and yoga will be offered initially for only six weeks, August 30th through October 8th. During the pandemic, as we continue to answer the question, “What could we do instead?,” we hope that this hybrid model creates a number of pathways for students to stay active and engaged with the activities that capture their passion and interest. Please also check out the Season 1 ISB Athletics opportunities HERE.
How to register on CHQStep by step instructions for navigating CHQ can be found HERE. Simply log into PowerSchool, then press the CHQ button on the left side of your screen. Once in CHQ you will find an account for each of your children in which you will only be able to see the activities for that child’s age group and grade level. Where available, you may click the blue “i” to the right of each activity title for a description of that activity. Questions? Please contact Anthony Giles or Lucas Rivera at pantheractivities@isb.ac.th, or any of the Panther Activities Coordinators at the email address listed below.
PantherArts@isb.ac.th, PantherBadminton@isb.ac.th, PantherBaseballandSoftball@isb.ac.th, PantherBasketball@isb.ac.th, PantherDance@isb.ac.th, PantherExplore@isb.ac.th, PantherFitness@isb.ac.th, PantherGolf@isb.ac.th, PantherGymnastics@isb.ac.th, PantherMusic@isb.ac.th, PantherNativeLanguageAcademy@isb.ac.th, PantherRugby@isb.ac.th, PantherSoccer@isb.ac.th, PantherSwim@isb.ac.th, PantherTennis@isb.ac.th, PantherTheatre@isb.ac.th, and new this year… PantherEsports@isb.ac.th, PantherXtreme@isb.ac.th
ISB Athletics Season One Registration ( U11 Soccer and Running Club)
Registration for Season One Athletics will open on Friday 20th of August and is open to all students in grade 3, 4 & 5.
All students are asked to register their participation for Season One 2021/2022. Season one consists of Boys, Soccer, Girls Soccer and a U11 Running Club (this requires some parent participation)
Parents can register their kids on the ISB Athletics website – https://inside.isb.ac.th/isbathletics/
Season One begins on Monday 30th of August. Further information will be sent to all students and parents who register.
Please also check out additional opportunities through Panther Activities HERE.
Upcoming Events
28th & 29th August: Panther Pride – Walk, Run and Bike
30st August: Start of season one (Virtual).
WHEN?
Any time on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August.
WHAT IS IT?
Run, Ride or Walk alone or with your family wearing your ISB Panther Spirit Wear. Staying Active and showing your Panther Spirit.
Complete your Run, Ride or Walk on the weekend of the event. Send in your photo wearing your Black & Gold colors and complete the entry form HERE with your total distance and photos.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Our ISB Panthers (Spirit & Shadow) will also join. Try and catch a photo with one of them. They will be in Nichada
Saturday 28th – 8:00am – 9:00am
Sunday 29th 5:00pm – 6:00pm
WHO IS IT FOR?
This event is open to all ISB community members.
Don’t have Panther Spirit wear? Or do you want to refresh your wardrobe?
Check out the Booster Hut Online Catalogue HERE and place your orders today!
REMINDER
Remember to stay safe and continue to practice physical distancing as you take part in this community effort to remain active and connected!
Season One Elementary School Athletics (Soccer, Cross Country)
Season One Athletics for Elementary School Students in grades 3-5 will begin on Monday 30th of August.
We are excited to have students engaged in their respective passions and interests.
While we will start Season One with an adapted virtual schedule and program, students can expect to see a regular schedule implemented as soon as we return to campus. More details will be shared in next week’s Enews.
Virtual sessions will run on Monday and Thursday from 3:00-3:45.
More information about the upcoming seasons can be found on www.inside.isb.ac.th/isbathletics
Have a great start of the year!
Go Panthers!
Upcoming Events
30st August: Start of season one (Virtual).