Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Chakri Day/Professional Day
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 is Chakri Day. There is no school for students. It is a professional learning day for teachers and instructional assistants. Classes resume on Thursday, April 7, 2022. It will be a ‘B’ day.
Songkran Shirts for the Assemblies – April 8
All students are invited to wear floral shirts to help celebrate during the annual Songkran Assemblies! There will be three separate ES assemblies on April 8th. Due to space restrictions and safety regulations, the assemblies are exclusively for students and parents are not able to attend.
Weekly Message From Principal Allen
ISB is well known locally and internationally for our extraordinary teachers; we’re able to recruit and retain the very best. In addition, we also have the support of amazing instructional assistants! Did you know that our ES Instructional Assistants provide day-to-day assistance in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of students?
Instructional assistants have important roles and responsibilities at ISB. Whether working in a homeroom classroom, EAL/LS support room, ES Hub, or specialist learning space (gym, art studio, maker space, etc), they support a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment for all students. Most importantly, our instructional assistants allow ISB to offer differentiated learning opportunities for our students via individualized one-to-one instruction and support, small group instruction (guided reading, strategy groups, interventions, etc.), and sometimes take over whole class instruction so teachers can then engage in one-to-one or small group instruction when necessary.
Instructional assistants are essential in supporting students with appropriate behavior in all school settings during instructional, recess, and lunch times. IAs use the same Positive Discipline classroom management strategies as teachers as well as support peer-to-peer problem solving and conflict resolution as needed on the playground and in classrooms (see page 63 about our approach to discipline).
In addition, our IAs attend required meetings, participate in professional learning opportunities, and participate in annual professional growth plans. For example, during Wednesday’s Professional Learning Day, our IAs will be engaged in a full day of learning alongside the entire PreK-12 faculty.
Our IAs are essential partners in each child’s education at ISB, but don’t take my word for it. Be sure to ask your child all about the instructional assistant they know best and what they love most about them!
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen, Ed.D.
michaela@isb.ac.th
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.
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>
Summer School 2022 – Early Bird Reduced Tuition
Please note that our Summer School Early Bird reduced tuition fees are available until Friday, April 29th and that spaces available in our ES summer school academic classes are filling up fast, so register soon to avoid disappointment!
Summer School will be held from Monday, June 20 to Tuesday, July 12th this year. Click here to access all other information about dates, programs, and fees, and to submit a registration form online.
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
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio (Moe) Baron-Toaldo
ISB Summer School Director
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, April 3. 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
Most of the Panther Explore Classes have already hosted their 4th session.
Please note that Wednesday, April 6th, no school – no Panther explore classes in session.
Chess classes (Monday and Tuesday) will resume on April 4th and 5th.
Makeup class for Dodgeball will take place on May 30th.
Makeup classes for Chess (Monday) will take place on May30th and June 6th.
Makeup classes for Chess (Tuesday) will take place on May 31 and June 7.
I am in the office daily from 2:00pm – 4:00pm if you have any questions or concerns.
ES Cafeteria Menu
Please find the ES Cafeteria menu for next week linked here, and here is the menu for Allergen Free.
Season 4 Panther Activities Registration Now Open
Please join us after the Songkran break for Season 4 Panther Activities including Panther Arts, Panther Basketball, Panther Baseball and Softball, Panther Golf, Panther Soccer, Panther Volleyball, and new this year, Panther Xtreme by registering your child/ren HERE.
TIMELINE FOR REGISTRATIONS & PAYMENTS
- Open Registration: March 31-April 6, 2022
- Processing: April 7, 2022
- Confirmation of Activities: April 8, 2022
- Payment Window: April 8-22 , 2022
Note that space is limited and that sign-ups will be honored on a first come first served basis by area coordinators.
ISB Athletics News
ISB Athletics: U11 season 4 registration
U11 Season 4 registration is now open on https://inside.isb.ac.th/isbathletics/
The season starts on Monday 25th April and ends on Sunday 12th June.
U11 Practices will be on Monday and Thursday from 2:30-3:30. The following sports are on offer: Mixed mini volleyball, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Tennis.
Registration closes at 8AM on Wednesday 20th April.
**NEW** ES Girls Soccer club (Grade 1-5)
ISB is starting a NEW ES girls soccer club for girls from grade 1-5, from 27th of April – 8th June. This program is free of charge.
We will be running a Grade 1-3 (Introduction to Soccer) group and a Grade 3-5 (U11) group. These groupings are flexible as we want the girls to work in a group that best fits their abilities. The club meets every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30 on Field D for a total of 6 sessions.
Please register your daughter HERE before Wednesday 20th April if you want her to participate.
Upcoming Events
Saturday 2nd April – U11 Badminton @ ISB
Saturday 2nd April – U11 Mixed Touch @ ISB
Songkran Break – April 11-15 2022
Happy Songkran Festival to all! There will be no school the week of April 11th. Classes will resume on Monday, April 18.