ISB Spirit Week Begins Monday!
Students are invited to celebrate and show their ISB Spirit during this year’s Spirit Week. Spirit week is running from Monday, March 21st – Friday, March 25th.
Each day has a theme:
Monday – Rock Your Socks World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday – Intercultural Day
Wednesday – Jersey Day
Thursday – Dress up as a Teacher Day
Friday – Black and Gold Day
Rocking Your Socks World Down Syndrome Day
This is a day to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day next Monday, March 21st, please join us in Rocking your Socks! We hope to see all of our students participate. Why socks? Find more information here.
Weekly Message From Principal Allen
Once again, 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!
This morning (Friday, March 18) our grade 5 students gathered to celebrate their Moko Moko installation in the Grade 5 quad! All grade 5 students participated in the Moko Moko inspired “clouds” installation; Artist Misaki Kawai, known for her giant fluffy sculptures and an infectious playful aesthetic, was the inspiration for this exhibit.
Many other pieces of art are on exhibit throughout the ISB campus. Check out more details about the ES exhibits including details about the work of each grade level in the OVER ‘knot’ UNDER Exhibit Brochure and Map.
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen, Ed.D.
michaela@isb.ac.th
Early Dismissal – Wednesday March 23, 2022
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:10pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. On Early Dismissal Days, school buses will leave ISB at 1:20 p.m. Early Dismissal Days allow faculty members and administrators to collaborate and further their professional learning.
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.
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>
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 20. 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 Panther Explore
After School Activities are well underway. There are few limited spaces available in some of our classes. Remember once the ES Explore schedule begins there are NO REFUNDS. All ES Explore have already hosted their 2nd session so there are no longer any changes permitted (with exception of Lego challenge class).
I am in the office daily from 2:00pm – 4:00pm if you have any questions or concerns.
Regards,
Livnat
ES Cafeteria Menu
Please find the ES Cafeteria menu for next week linked here, and here is the menu for Allergen Free.
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 Start March 19th. Check it out!!!
“This Saturday, come to the Invention Center from 10am-12pm and make a wooden decoration in honor of Ramadan and EID. Choose a design we have selected or make your own design and then learn how to use the Laser Cutters to cut out your art. This project is free and open to any middle or high school students. Contact Travis Dynes at travisd@isb.ac.th to sign up. We will have space and materials available for the first 10 students that sign up.”
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!
Questions? Contact hanumanfilmfestival@isb.ac.th.
ISB Athletics News
Upcoming Events
Saturday 2nd April:
U11 Badminton Festival
U11 Touch Rugby Festival