Dear ISB Community,
Potential Reopening of School Campuses – Latest News
Wednesday 29th September is the earliest possible date that we can reopen for classes on campus. Our school inspection takes place tomorrow and we must await the outcome and (hopefully) written approval.
Please note that we are planning for an asynchronous learning day for students on Tuesday 28th September while faculty undergo safety training, complete classroom setup, and prepare for hybrid learning.
We will confirm these dates as soon as we know more.
Initial ATK Testing – Important
Please note that we are requiring that each student that is returning to campus (should we get permission) take an ATK test on the morning of Friday 24th September and report on the ATK Form between 7:00am and 11:00am.
Results (positive or negative) are then to be uploaded on the ATK Form. The ATK Form passcode will be sent to you by SMS and email on Thursday, 23rd September. Please click here for video instructions to the ATK Form.
The reasons for administering this test are:
- To determine if any students or staff members test positive
- To gain familiarity with ATK use and result submission
The next ATK must be administered on Tuesday 28th September from 4:00pm and 8:00pm, also with results uploaded on the ATK Form. This will start our pattern of twice weekly testing on Tuesdays and Sundays.
ATK Schedule Before October Break
- First ATK Test – Friday 24th September between 7:00am and 11:00am.
- Second ATK Test – Tuesday 28th September between 4:00pm and 8:00pm
- Third ATK Test – Sunday 3rd October between 4:00pm and 8:00pm
- Fourth ATK Test – Tuesday 5th October between 4:00pm and 8:00pm
All test results must be entered into the ATK Form within the specified times in order to ensure campus access the following day. The ATK Form is linked to the ID cards and ISB turnstiles system.
ATK Collection at ISB
Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) will be distributed to parents from September 21st through 23rd from 8:00am -5:00pm (click here to make an appointment) in the front breezeway of ISB (note the dates have been extended). If you are unable to collect the test kits on the dates indicated above, you can make an appointment with the ISB Health Center to arrange for later pick up (nurse@isb.ac.th).
ATK Testing Information and Parenting Tips
Please click here for a summary of ATK dates, user information and parenting tips.
Return to Campus Made Easy
We understand that there is a lot of information for parents to remember and have made this checklist to make the organization easier.
Parent Conferences Postponed Until November
Please note that parent conferences have been delayed until November to maximise student time on campus before October Break. New dates will be announced shortly.
Plans to Safely Open the ISB Campus
Please find linked here our plans to safely reopen the ISB campus.
Parent Webinar
A Parent Reopening Update Webinar will be held on Wednesday 22nd September at 8:00am (Bangkok time). Please click here to register.
We will communicate again as soon as we know more. If anyone has questions or if we can help with anything, please reach out to any of us listed below.
All the best,
Andy
0818516277
Andy Davies (Head of School) andrewd@isb.ac.th
Dhave Setabutr, M.D., (Director of Health Center) dhaves@isb.ac.th
Usa Somboon (Headmistress) usomboon@isb.ac.th
Mark Hevland (Director of Risk Management) markh@isb.ac.th
Debi Caskey (Deputy Head of School for Learning) debic@isb.ac.th
Marc de Vries (Deputy Head of School/CFO) marcd@isb.ac.th
Justin Alexander (HS Principal) justina@isb.ac.th
Dennis Harter (MS Principal) dennish@isb.ac.th
Michael Allen (ES Principal) michaela@isb.ac.th
John Leiner (Director of Admissions) johnl@isb.ac.th