Weekly Message From Principal Allen
Thank you, families, for joining us in student-led conferences on campus over the last two days! It was wonderful to have parents, students and teachers together in classrooms celebrating each child’s learning; parents and children were engaged in deep conversation, reflecting and celebrating learning growth. From student-driven portfolios, to reflection on challenges and celebrations, to sharing Math games and visiting the Specialists, we hope you have enjoyed this opportunity to have a window into your child’s learning. Be sure to keep the “After the Conference” tips we shared last week (copied below) in mind as you think about next steps.
After the Conference:
- Talk with your child about the conference and develop a plan to implement any strategies that were discussed and goals that were set during the conference
- Remember to periodically check-in with your child regarding progress toward his/her goals
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen, Ed.D.
michaela@isb.ac.th
OVER ‘knot’ UNDER ES Art Exhibit
Thank you and congratulations go out to all of our ES students who have graciously shared their pieces of art with the entire community via the Over “knot” Under Exhibit currently on display throughout the elementary school! Students have been thinking beyond the more traditional media in the world of art via their exploration into Textile Art! For the last month, students from kindergarten through to grade 5 have been immersed in the textile studio environment of their art classrooms, exploring materials as well as their own creativity through these materials. Pattern has been a dominant theme throughout this unit of study and is the foundation of the design of their textile art creations. Kudos go out to our ES Art Team for all the teaching, support and guidance they provided to students throughout this creative process! Check out more details about the exhibit including details about the work of each grade level in the OVER ‘knot’ UNDER Exhibit Brochure and Map.
Virtual Learning for Students Impacted by COVID
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, close contacts). Virtual learning occurs for students in the form of asynchronous learning tasks and assignments. As teachers customize the learning tasks to meet the needs of the child, there could be a delay in sending the tasks to families; we thank you in advance for your patience. Balancing the needs of students both on and off campus has been one of our greatest challenges when we offer on campus and virtual learning.
In order to support students unable to be on campus, Alex Sawaetwong has been assigned to be our Virtual Learning teacher. Ms. Alex leads synchronous Zoom sessions for students on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays when they are at home for COVID related reasons. If you are in need of any type of Virtual Learning support, please contact Ms. Alex know: alexs@isb.ac.th
Note: Students who are symptomatic are expected to rest and focus on getting better; they are marked as “sick” in PowerSchool are not required to complete virtual learning tasks nor attend synchronous sessions until they are feeling better.
Virtual School and Virtual Learning Definitions
Virtual School is the model for learning when all students in a class are learning at home. Virtual School includes a daily schedule of synchronous sessions with homeroom and specialist teachers. Students who are not able to participate in virtual school Zoom sessions (ie. in transit or in another time zone) complete asynchronous learning tasks and assignments.
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, close contacts). Virtual learning occurs for students in the form of asynchronous learning tasks and assignments. Synchronous check-ins are provided periodically during the week by a Virtual Learning teacher.
ES Parent Feedback to Class Placement Team 2022/23
As we want your child to flourish while attending ISB, your input as our partner in education is important. If there is any important or relevant information that you think your classroom teacher or counselor may not have that you feel would be helpful to consider as we make classroom placement decisions for the 2022-23 school year, complete the 2022-23 Parent Class Placement Feedback Form (hard copies available in ES office) and submit it to the ES Office by Monday, March 28, 2022. The information you provide will be taken into consideration by the Classroom Placement Team which includes the current and future grade level teams of teachers, counselors, and administration.
ES Make-up Photos – Monday, March 14, 2022
Students who started school on or after February 1, 2022 will have their pictures taken on Monday, March 14, 2022 from 7:45-2:20 pm. Students will need to wear their red or white ISB uniform shirt. If it is your child’s PE day, please send a red or white uniform shirt for them to change into for this photo session.
For students who are interested in having photos retaken, please email Khun Ann (naiyanar@isb.ac.th) before Friday, March 11th to sign up.
Technology Acceptable Use Agreements-New Families
We have added technology acceptable use agreements for all students and parents to read and sign on Powerschool. This is important as it clarifies expectations for students to use technology at ISB. We are asking all parents to digitally sign these and read and discuss them with your child to ensure they understand agreements. To do this, login to Powerschool and click on “Technology Agreements” and then submit. If you and signed it and discussed with your child, please do so by next Friday March 11th.
PK2-Grade 5 PE Swimming News
Our swimming unit in Physical Education (PE) is just around the corner. We have a total of three sessions of swimming dates for Elementary School (PK2-Grade 5). Please see the full ES swim schedule for all classes and sessions. We will send a reminder to families on Seesaw when the time gets closer for that particular class to swim. When students are not swimming, they will continue with their regular PE lessons in the gym.
Students will be participating in a swimming and water safety unit as part of the Elementary PE Program. This unit is designed to promote knowledge and skills in the areas of personal water safety, fundamental strokes, and simple water rescues. There will be three swimming specialists along with Corry Day, ISB’s Aquatics Director, assisting the PE teacher with the swimming unit. We will also have lifeguards on deck during every class.
The program is designed to help meet the needs of all students and is based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Students will be screened and placed in a level that is developmentally appropriate based upon his or her current swimming ability.
What to bring to PE:
Swimsuit, towel, and goggles clearly marked with the student’s name, to every PE lesson. Girls are requested to wear a one-piece swimsuit. UV (rash) protective shirts are permitted, but rash shirts need to be properly fitted, as loose rash shirts inhibit swimming efficiency. Should a student forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, or goggles, they will be provided with one from the aquatics program to be used for the day and this will need to be returned at the end of class.
Students with long hair need to wear a swim cap or tie their hair back for each lesson. Students may bring their own sunscreen if they desire.
In the event of inclement weather, students will have an alternate PE lesson so they need to come each day prepared in their normal PE attire, including athletic shoes and socks. Students may bring crocs or sandals in their swim bag should they choose to wear them after swimming class.
Swimming is a part of the ISB PE curriculum and full participation is expected. Any student who is unable to participate in class must inform the PE teacher in writing or via email. If no notification is received prior to their PE class, they will be expected to participate.
If you or your child have any questions about the swimming unit please do not hesitate to contact your child’s PE teacher.
ES PE Team
Mr. Monte MAJOR <montem@isb.ac.th>
Ms. Lindsay PERRY <lindsayp@isb.ac.th>
Mr. Cameron PERRY <cameronp@isb.ac.th>
ATK Distribution
This coming week we will be distributing another batch of ATKs to students. Each student will receive 3 boxes (containing 4 tests each), which is planned to last 6 weeks with scheduled testing on Sundays and Wednesdays.
This set of ATKs will be meet the need from March 23rd to May 8th (no test needed on Sunday 9 April nor Wednesday 13 April during the Songkran holiday).
ES students will receive the kits on Thursday, March 17. If a student is absent, we will still make sure they get their kits when they return to school.
As always, if additional tests are used to test “off-schedule” please replace these with locally available ATKs from your local pharmacy.
Green Panthers ISB 70th Anniversary Tree Planting
Would you like your name permanently inscribed on ISB grounds?! Of course, you do! For this year’s 70th anniversary celebrations, our ISB Green Panthers club will be offering you the chance to “Sponsor and Name a Tree at ISB!
#ISB is committed to sustainability and raising awareness on environmental issues. We are asking the ISB community to help plant 70 trees on campus and at the EWC to celebrate our school’s history. In addition, we have collaborated with One Tree Planted to plant even more trees around Thailand.
All sponsors will have their names scribed on a plaque beside their tree and our permanent Dedication Board on campus. Name a Tree at ISB – please fill out this form to sponsor us.
ISB Summer School 2022 – Registration is now open!
Our ISB Summer School Office is now open! Summer School will be held Monday, June 20 to Tuesday, July 12th this year. All information about programs, courses, specific dates, fees, and registration process is now available on our website.
Early Bird reduced tuition fees are available until April 29th so register early!
Our Summer School Office is located in the Chevron Theater Foyer next to the Cashier Office. Khun Fon, our Summer School Office Secretary is there to greet and assist you 7:00am – 2:45pm Monday to Friday.
For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th
Sunday & Wednesday ATK Testing
Students will be required to take ATK tests every Sunday and Wednesday between 4:00pm and 8:00pm – with results uploaded on the ATK Form within that same timeframe. The next ATK test is required on Sunday, March 13. If you need assistance with the ATK Form, please write to help@isb.ac.th
It is very important that all test results are entered into the ATK Form within the specified time in order to ensure campus access the following day. The ATK Form is linked to the ID cards and ISB turnstiles system.
ES Cafeteria Menu
Please find the KG – G5 ES Cafeteria menu for next week linked here, and here is the menu for Pre-Kindergarten.
ISB Arts in March (ISBAM)
March 1st through 31st, 2022
1 MS Spring Play Rehearsals Begin
3-5 IASAS Cultural Convention
7 HS Musical Rehearsals Begin
10-31 ES, MS & HS Visual Arts Exhibitions
19 MS/HS Invention Center Saturdays Begin
19 MS Mind Storms Robotics Competition
22 Christo Inspired ISB 70th Anniversary Installation
24 Hanuman Film Festival
25 IB Dance Madness
26 HS Battle in Bangkok Robotics Competition @ NIST
30 HS Jazz Nite II
31 ISBAM Artists Under the Stars & Arts Fest
Enjoy the Art!
Now that campus is open weekday afternoons from 3:45 and weekends, please visit the elementary, middle, and high school visual arts exhibits (locations listed here) to see the amazing creations of our student artists, and how they have responded to the challenge of bringing their ideas to life in a variety of media, colors, and forms. Open now through the end of March. Enjoy the Art!
Invention Center Saturdays begin March 19th
Look for more info in next week’s eNews
or contact Travis Dynes at travisd@isb.ac.th
Hanuman Film Festival
6:00pm March 24th CC Theater
Aspiring filmmakers and film lovers, please join us on March 24th at 6:00pm in the CC Theater for the 2nd Annual ISB Hanuman Film Festival where we will be showcasing anbd awarding ISB student films along with presentingawards for the top films! Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event or at the lunch booth March 21st-24th! We hope to see you there!
ISB Panther Activities News
Thank you again for signing your child up for Panther Activities, and for your patience as we worked with the folks with 2C2P to provide multiple payment options for you including the ISB Campus Card, Cash, Bank Transfer and Credit Card. CLICK HERE to pay now before today’s deadline. Note, you will need to pay each child’s activities separately by entering their ISB ID number in the payment form.
For general questions contact Anthony or Lucas at PantherActivities@isb.ac.th. For program specific questions, please contact our Panther Activities Coordinators linked in the Payment Form. From all of us on the Panther Activities Team, thanks again. We love working with your kids!
ISB Athletics News
Upcoming Events
Saturday 18th March: U12 Tennis Singles