New Order of Classes starting Monday
As we shared last week, starting this coming Monday, the order of class periods will change to follow our Day 5&6 schedules. Because Monday is scheduled to be an “even day”, we will use a Day 6 order of periods on Monday, August 30th. Advisory will still meet at 8:30 on Monday and teachers will remind students of this new order.
Students have the new schedule in their email
On Friday afternoon, we sent a new email to all students with their zoom links in the order of their class periods. There is also a video linked explaining the change. Parents will also receive this email, so please remind your children of this adjustment that starts Monday.
(Please note that the video is set for viewing by ISB account holders only in order to protect privacy of emails and zoom links. If parents want to view it, they can do so with their child.)
As a reminder, students can always look up what “day” it is and what the schedule will be in the Good Morning Middle School News email that is sent out to students ahead of each school day.
Why the Change?
In keeping with our VS Community Handbook, we periodically change the order of class periods, so that different classes meet at different times. This positively impacts learning by providing more equitable access to the learning. With the current situation of many students accessing VS from other time zones, changing the order of periods will allow for live attendance of classes they had previously only been able to study asynchronously. This change moves the two classes previously in the afternoon to the morning and the two classes that were previously in the morning into the afternoon. We know that there will be some initial confusion due to the change in routine. We will support students as they make this shift.
MS Open House
MS Open House evening is a chance for parents to meet their MS child’s teachers, learn about the course, and get a sense of your child’s learning space and experience. This year we will be hosting the MS Open House online through Zoom.
Please hold September 9th, 6:00 PM to 8:10 PM, BKK time, for this purpose. Ahead of the night, you will be sent your child’s schedule with times for the evening and the zoom links for each teacher, along with a welcome introduction from MS Administration.
More information will come next week, but please hold the date.
Middle School iCare Fundraiser starting on 2nd September
From Thursday 2nd September our Middle School students will participate in the iCare Fundraiser through a 10-day stair climbing challenge.
Students will be looking for sponsors to raise money for iCare but will also compete with other advisory teams to reach the highest level.
For more information, please check out the PDF Booklet linked HERE.
MS Activity Clubs
This week we have been collecting student interests for after school activities and clubs. We are in the process of determining teacher sponsors and meeting times and will communicate to the students with further information based on what they expressed interest in.
If your child has not completed the form to share what clubs they might be interested in, please ask them to do so. The link is in the Good Morning Middle School News emails.
Shakespeare Tournament Practices!
Come to Mr. Wall’s Zoom room after school (2:50 to 3:30) Monday and Thursday. For those who are joining in the competition in October, we are selecting our pieces. “Forsooth!”
Panther Virtual Activities
Watch Panther Purrfect, Episode 1 with 4-time Olympian, Coach Nuk!!! 
Click HERE for more information about how to register!!!
ISB Athletics Season One Registration (Basketball, Cross Country & Tennis)
Registration for Season One Athletics is still open until Monday 30th August and is open to all students in grade 6, 7 & 8.
All Middle School students are asked to register their participation for Season One 2021/2022. Season one consists of Basketball, Cross Country and Tennis
Students can register their participation on the ISB Athletics website – https://inside.isb.ac.th/isbathletics/
Season One begins on Tuesday 31st of August. Further information will be sent to all students who register.
Please also check out additional opportunities through Panther Activities HERE.
Upcoming Events
28th & 29th August: Panther Pride – Walk, Run and Bike
31st August: Start of season one (Virtual)
Panther Pride, Walk, Run & Ride
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!
iCARE
iCare Thailand Foundation is a charitable organisation that is committed to meaningful community development that helps the underprivileged. With the COVID pandemic at a record high in Thailand, they need our help to provide food and supplies to those in home isolation in 7 different slums. Due to the order locking down construction camps, iCare also provides food to 7 different construction camps in need.
A food supply bag costs 450 baht and a fresh produce bag costs 115 baht. Every little bit counts towards helping our communities in need. Consider making a small contribution this weekend during our Panther Run. The iCare donation box is located at the ISB Guard Station at the front of the school.
