ISB Peace Day Assembly Recording & iCare Donations
Reimagining the World…One Donation at a Time!
The pandemic has provided an opportunity to press pause on life as we know it, to ponder questions like, How can we better care for those around us?, and How do we heal the planet we share?, and ultimately to Reimagine the World! Please see this year’s Peace Day assembly HERE to learn more about the Trees for Tomorrow and We Care initiatives. Then, help us reach our 1M Baht goal for iCare by donating today!!!
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.
When you pass by the ISB front gate, take a picture with our ISB Panthers poster and drop a donation in the iCare donation box that is located at the ISB Guard Station at the front of the school.
Supply Bag (Any of the following is needed)
Food Supply (1 week’s supply of dry goods for a family of 6)
- 5 kg of rice,
- 5 cans of sardines,
- 1 bottle of oil (standard size not the 5L size),
- 1 bottle of nampla (fish sauce),
- 1 bottle of shampoo,
- 1 bottle of dish soap,
- 1 sponge for doing dishes,
- 1 bar soap,
- laundry soap,
- 2 rolls of toilet paper,
- 10 packs of mama noodles
- 1small carton of Soya milk and
- 1 carton of milk,
- assorted snacks as they come in
If you would like to make a cash donation, please use the following link: ISB Donation Bank Account: https://forms.gle/qoTzwwbDDeR9uGA17 – Important Note: we have to use this form because we are required to track all transactions.
Spirit Week Dress Up Days – September 20-24
Our PreK – 12 Spirit Week is coming up next week! All students are invited to show their school spirit in our daily Zoom Sessions!
Preparing to Reopen Campus – ES Update
The Sept 2021 ISB Reopening Plan provides an overview of our plans. Watch for more details one our campus reopening date has been confirmed. Thank you for completing the ISB Reopening Survey…78% of families plan to attend the on campus portion of the hybrid model every other day. Watch for more details once the reopening date has been confirmed.
Weekly Message from the Principal
ISB teachers and IAs spent the entire day engaged in professional learning on a wide variety of topics as well as had a portion of the day dedicated to planning for the reopening of campus. As you can imagine, all of us are eager to welcome students back to campus, and we’re very busy making plans for the new hybrid model where students will be alternating between working on campus and working virtually every other day. We’ll be sure to communicate more details once the ISB reopening plan has been approved.
In the meantime, we wish all our students and families a restful long weekend. It’s the perfect time to put away all of the iPads, plan next week’s ISB Spirit Week outfits, and enjoy your time together!
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen
michaela@isb.ac.th
ISB Community Liaisons
The goal of our ISB Community Liaisons is to ensure that Chinese, Korean, and Japanese students and families have the support they need to be successful at ISB. The Liaisons also provide an avenue of communication and support to provide clarity, and help our families understand ISB’s culture, processes, and expectations. If you might need support from one of our Community Liaisons, please reach out to them directly:
- ISB Korea LIAISON <korealia@isb.ac.th>
- ISB Japanese LIAISON <japaneselia@isb.ac.th>
- ISB Chinese LIAISON <chineselia@isb.ac.th>
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 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.
Watch Panther Purrfect Episode 2.5
featuring Ch-Ch-Ch-Challenge!!!
FREE Mondays 5.00 – 5.45pm GYMNASTICS FUN! with Coach Ball
FREE Thursdays 3:00-3:45pm TIK TOK DANCE with Ms. Gam
FREE Asynchronous BETTER BASKETBALL with Coach Ike
FREE Asynchronous K-G2 BASEBALL & SOFTBALL with Coach Zack
FREE Asynchronous G3-HS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL with Coach Zack