MS Schedule for Next Week
We have an exciting week ahead next week as our Grade 6 & 7 students will be participating in their “trips” April 27-29. Grade 6 is heading to iCamp in Kanchanaburi and Grade 7 is spreading out to various locations in Thailand (including in Bangkok) with an environmental focus. Some students are staying on campus with a leadership program over the 3 days.
The Grade 8s will have their trip May 25-27. More on this next week.
The schedule will stick to the rotation as planned, meaning that G6 & G7 students will “miss” some days in the rotation and pick up again on Monday, May 2nd.
Here’s the schedule for MS for April 25-29:
- Monday, April 25 – Day 8
- Tuesday, April 26 – Day 1
- Wednesday, April 27 – Day 2 (trip for Grades 6 & 7)
- Thursday, April 28 – Day 3 (trip for Grades 6 & 7)
- Friday, April 29 – Day 4 (trip for Grades 6 & 7)
For planning ahead, Monday, May 2nd, will be a Day 5 and Wednesday, May 4th is a Thai National Holiday (No School).
Special Middle School Events – Save the dates
As we are wrapping up the year, we want to be sure parents are aware of some dates that we are holding and preparing for:
- May 25-27 – Grade 8 Overnight Trip (3 days / 2 nights)
- June 10 – MS Olympics
- June 16 – Grade 8 Moving On Ceremony
- June 17 – Last Day of School (dismissal at 11:30 AM)
We will update you with more dates as we know them.
Behavior Expectations for School Trips – Working Together
As we approach our upcoming school trips for grades 6 & 7 (grade 8 will be in late May), our teachers and students have been in preparation mode to ensure the trips are a success. Parents and students should have received packing lists and other pertinent information for their child’s upcoming trip.
From ISB @ iCamp 2019
When teachers take children away on overnight trips, they take on a massive responsibility to care for and ensure the safety of each and every student. Activities in nature and off-campus are of course less scaffolded and protected, which means that our team have to be extra-mindful of ensure safety and success. For this reason, when monitoring a large group of students over 3 days and 2 nights, we have to have behavioral expectations in place to ensure that EVERYONE has a positive experience.
Our teacher-chaperones will work with students to adhere to these guidelines. We ask parents to speak with their children in advance about the importance of following instructions, being where you are supposed to be, supporting the safety of self and others, and meeting expectations. When chaperones are distracted by correcting misbehavior, they become less able to monitor the safety of all.
Please have a look at the linked document sharing our Behavior Expectations. We emphasize with students that we all play a role in ensuring that all students have a positive experience, not just ourselves. We appreciate any support families can provide to help us make sure this is a wonderful experience for everyone.
Grade 8 Trip Scheduled for May 25-27
Next week Grades 6 & 7 head off on their Class Trips. We have scheduled the Grade 8 trip for May 25-27. More information will be provided next week, after we meet with the Grade 8 students to share with them the same details. While we will not be able to go all the way to Chiang Mai this year, we are excited to provide students with a fun full-grade trip to celebrate their MS years and have one last shared experience ahead of moving on to high school.
More information coming soon!
Summer School 2022 – Last day for reduced tuition fees is Friday, April 29th…
Dear Parents,
Reminder – our Summer School Early Bird reduced tuition fees end on Friday, April 29th. Register before then to take advantage of the reduced tuition fee rate!
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.thBest Regards,Mr. Maurilio (Moe) Baron-ToaldoISB Summer School Director
MS Athletics News
Upcoming events
Saturday 23rd April: BMAC U12 Football Championships (NIST)
BMAC U12 Team Tennis Championships – Girls (ISB) Boys (BPS)
BMAC U14 Football Championships – Girls (ISB) Boys (BPS)
Monday 25th April: Start of season 4 (Badminton, Rugby/Touch)
Tuesday 26th April: U12-U14 Sports Celebration – Season 3.
HS IB Visual Art Exhibition April 5-30, 2022 CC Gallery
ISB is very proud to present its annual IB Visual Arts Exhibition from April 5-3o in the CC Gallery. This final exhibition is the culmination of our students’ IB experiences over the past 2 years. They have curated a selection of their artwork showcasing a variety of different media including painting, drawing, photography, digital art, ceramics, and film. Please come by anytime throughout the month to see the masterpieces created by our talented students.
BOrCh Concert Chevron Theater
6:30pm Tuesday, April 26, 2022
ISB HS Music Department Presents the annual BOrCH (Band, Orchestra, Choir) Concert! This year, we will be celebrating a variety of works; from Howl’s Moving Castle, to songs reflecting on MLK and combining for a collaborative medley of songs by the rock group, Queen. Please come out and join our Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Choir on Tuesday, April 26th at 6:30pm in Chevron.
Please note that access for this event is limited to
ISB families and staff only and is linked with a valid ISB ID,
negative ATK test, and COVID disclosure statement. House opens 30 minutes before the concert and seating is limited.
Invention Center Saturday April 23rd. Check it out!!!
In honor of Earth Day come to the Invention Center on Saturday, April 23rd from 10am-12pm and make a chess/checkers set from reused materials. 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 register.
HS Musical
STILL NEED A TICKET?
The few tickets remaining will be sold at the front of school
30 minutes before the Thursday and Saturday shows only.
(200THB per person)
Please note that access to campus for all three shows is limited
to ISB families and staff only and is linked with a valid ISB ID,
negative ATK test, and COVID disclosure statement.
SHOWTIMES:
6:30pm April 21st
6:30pm April 22nd SOLD OUT!!!
2:00pm April 23rd
Chevron Theater
Repeat Announcement: Teacher Feedback Comments for MS Students
Comments can be viewed by following each course link in PowerSchool (see/click graphic on right). We have prepared a single comment report document in PowerSchool to make it easier for you to read them all in one viewing.
Students will be guided through a reflection process after the holiday in which they will read each of their teachers’ comments and set goals for the remainder of the year. We have found that this process ensures that students benefit from the detailed feedback provided by their teachers.
If parents or students have questions about the comments they can reach out to the teacher via email. Please note that we want our teachers to have a restful break away from work and we are encouraging them to stay off of work email. Teachers will respond to parent and student emails following the holiday break. We hope that parents and students use this break time to relax and separate from school stresses themselves.
Repeat Announcement: Spring MAP testing dates – 2022
MS students will take the NWEA Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) test in Math and Reading on May 5 and 6, 2022.
As you may have read in the All-School eNews, MAP assessments are computer-based tests that assess students with a baseline question and then adjust subsequent questions to appropriately challenge each student. The testing data provides a snapshot of what the student can do at a specific time of the year. This information is useful to our teachers as they decide how to differentiate the learning experience for their students.
Your child does not need to prepare for the MAP tests, nor should they worry or be anxious about taking this test. We do recommend that all students get a good night’s sleep before the tests and that they eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school. All students will need their laptops for the testing sessions. Students should have a book to read in case they finish their test early.
If you have concerns about your child taking the MAP assessments, please reach out to your child’s counselor (Kevin Nelson, kevinn@isb.ac.th G6, G7 or Colleen Coady, colleenc@isb.ac.th G7, G8).