Plans to Safely Open the ISB Campus
Please find linked here our plans to safely reopen the ISB campus.
ES Hybrid Model Community Handbook
- Hybrid Learning occurs when campus is able to be open with reduced numbers. In September 2021, ISB was approved to be open at 50% capacity. In this case a hybrid model is put into place where students are engaged in both on campus and virtual learning.
- Virtual School is the model for learning when all students are learning at home.
- Virtual Learning occurs when campus is open and a few students are not able to come to campus (ie: in transit from another country, in quarantine).
Please find the link to the ES Community Hybrid Model Handbook via the ISB website: https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/isb-virtual-school/
ES Black & Gold Student Cohorts
All ES students are assigned to an A (Black) or B (Gold) cohort. These cohorts come to campus every other day following an A/B rotation. Homeroom teachers will share daily virtual schedules for students not coming to campus.
Tuesday, September 28 Asynchronous Day
Students will engage in fully asynchronous learning tasks aligned with the daily virtual school schedule on Tuesday, September 28th so that all ISB teachers and Instructional Assistants can be on campus to prepare for Wednesday’s reopening. Watch for details from your child’s homeroom teacher.
No Virtual World Language Classes Sept 29-Oct 1
As we transition back to campus, World Language Teachers will be fully engaged teaching face-to-face classes with students on campus. Virtual World Language classes will not occur on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and will resume on Monday, October 4.
Orientation to ES Hybrid Model & New Parent Orientation Tuesday, Sept 2
Join us on Tuesday! All parents are invited to join the ES Admin and ES Counseling team on Tuesday at 1:30PM. We will orient parents to details around the ES Hybrid Model, offer tips for the transition back to campus, and offer new parents an orientation to details for the return to campus. This session will be applicable to all parents, and will have a specific breakout session for new parents to ISB.
Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4732749923
PreK Back to Campus
We have been planning a thoughtful and developmentally appropriate transition days for our youngest panthers back to on campus learning.
For PreK2
From Wednesday, September 29th to Friday, October 8th, the PreK2 day will run from 7:35-11:30. Students will receive two snacks. After October break, the schedule will return to a 1:10 dismissal including lunch.
For PreK1
- Wednesday, September 29th – Family Meetings & Asynchronous Learning Activities
- Thursday, September 30th and Friday, October 1st – Transition to On Campus Learning Day 1 and 2 (7:35am-11:30am)
- Monday, October 4th (Gold Cohort on Campus) – PreK First Full On Campus Day (7:35am-11:30am)
- Tuesday, October 5th (Black Cohort on Campus) – PreK First Full On Campus Day (7:35am-11:30am)
- From Thursday, September 30 to Friday, October 4th, the PreK1 day will run from 7:35-11:30. Students will receive two snacks. After October break, the schedule will return to a 1:10 dismissal, including lunch.
Important ATK Testing Reminders
For students planning to return to on campus learning:
- Take an ATK test on the morning of Friday 24th September and report on the ATK Form between 7:00am and 11:00am. This test should be taken even if we do not yet have government approval.
- 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 later today. If you did not receive this passcode, please email help@isb.ac.th
- 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.
- Please click here for video instructions to the ATK Form.
- For attendance purposes, completion of the ATK Test and Form will inform the school that a student will be attending school on campus.
Summary of 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.
Important – if the ATK test is not taken and the ATK Form not submitted access to campus will be denied.
ATK Testing Information and Parenting Tips
Please click here for a summary of ATK dates, user information and parenting tips.
Conferences Postponed
Student Parent Teacher conferences were originally planned for October 6/7, and are now postponed to November in order to maximize student time on campus before the October break. Conference details will be shared soon. Should you have any questions about your child’s education please contact your child’s teacher. Link to ES Staff Email Directory.
ISB’s Talent Show
Sign up form: https://forms.gle/uN8T36DknrUoHoJT7
ISB’s Talent Show Committee is proud to announce this year’s concept as a stand-alone show. This year’s ISB’s Got Talent is open to all students in ISB. If you have a talent or passion you would like to showcase, ISB’s Got Talent is for you! ISB’s Got Talent is open to both solo and group performances. There will be certificates provided to all students that join and prizes will be awarded to three winners. Audience members will get to vote on their favorite performance. All money raised will go towards the iCare organization. Please fill out the application below to sign up! The form will close on Saturday, October 2nd. Good luck! Can’t wait to see you!
iCare mission statement: ISB iCare is cooperating with iCare Thailand Foundation which is a charitable organisation that is committed to helps the underprivileged with food and supplies in slum. Due to the pandemic, a lot of people are unemployed, hospitals are at full capacity, construction workers are unable to leave and many of them are waiting for help. Our aim is to raise enough money to help at least 3 families per year.The club will provide food and necessary items for each Thai family by raising funds. The leftover money from donating to Thai people will be given to iCare Thailand Foundation.
Promotional Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L10Jkzemp4KdtgFFWadXluYj2ezYhamN/view?usp=sharing
Student ID Cards on Bags
Students who are joining us on campus for hybrid learning need to bring their student ID card to school every day for campus access; we will no longer be using the black wristbands. Please secure it to your child’s backpack using the retractable cord provided. If you did not collect your child’s ID card during the ATK pickup, please contact Khun Ann (naiyanar@isb.ac.th) in the ES Office to make arrangements for pickup.
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!!!
Weekly Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
Perhaps this September 12th tweet by Hollywood screenwriter Joseph Birbiglia (pictured below) will resonate with you as we know you are getting a LOT of detailed information from ISB about the Reopening Plans!
It’s been an extraordinary amount of planning and preparation for all of us, and while we might be overwhelmed with the amount of information to process, it’s wonderful that parents, teachers, and administrators are working together to provide a safe return for our students.
Students are VERY eager to get back to school, and together we will make that happen safely. Thank you for taking the time to read all of the detailed information in this week’s eNews…hopefully you can find the time to read and process everything AND keep your job!
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen
michaela@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!
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
ISB Athletics update
Congratulations to all of our U11 Athletes who continue to work so hard during their online season. A special thanks goes out to our coaches for stepping up and being so creative during these challenging times.
Below you can see the team photos from the different groups. If your child’s photo is missing, please email it directly to lilyb@isb.ac.th so we can include them.
Upcoming Events
Panther Pride – Run, Ride and Walk
Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of October ISB will be hosting Panther Run #3. More details to follow in next week’s Enews.