Message from the Principal

Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th

Dear Parents,

We enjoyed the last week of classes, concerts, and a fantastic assembly earlier today to wrap up the first semester of academics and learning. Our students and teachers of course have to DELVE to look forward to next week, but there is still a great feeling of excitement and accomplishment in the HS today. 

Congratulations to all of our musicians who have been performing in various concerts over the past few weeks and many of them will perform again tonight in the ‘Artists under the stars’ concert; taking place on the stage behind the cafeteria at 6.30 pm. 

Good luck to our students and their teachers for DELVE next week. These trips are important elements of our High School students’ experiences and learning and we are so glad to be able to run these trips more fully again. Hopefully, all students will be physically well as they prepare for and join these trips next week. Of course, if illness does occur (or your child has a positive covid test result), please be sure to let our DELVE coordinator Mr. Assimakopoulos, the trip leader, the attendance secretary, and our Health team know. 

Petera@isb.ac.th
isbnurse@isb.ac.th 
hsattendance@isb.ac.th 
justina@isb.ac.th 

Have a great weekend

Justin Alexander
High School Principal

 

Possible Schedule Changes for Semester 2

Justyna McMillan
justynam@isb.ac.th

In general students retain the same schedule for the second semester.  In some cases, due to changes in course choice, the addition of semester courses, or other factors, a student’s schedule may be slightly different next semester.  In these cases, we do the best we can to keep the same teachers for each student, but this is not always possible.  Students need to view their Semester 2 schedule on PowerSchool to be ready for the first day of school.  If students wish to change their schedule they should see their counselor.

 

IB Exams – Payment Reminder

Justyna McMillan

justynam@isb.ac.th

Dear Parents,

If your child is taking one or more IB exams in May 2023, there is a fee associated with each exam. Invoices for the exams have been posted on PowerSchool under “Grades and Attendance” and the payment due date has passed. If you have not yet made payment for the exams, please use this as a gentle reminder to complete payment as soon as possible. 

I have attached a PDF sample invoice, for your reference.  

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

DELVE – Begins!

Peter Assimakopoulos
petera@isb.ac.th

We are finally here! DELVE trips start next week, and some leave as soon as Saturday this weekend. 

Planning these trips has required enormous work from many staff members and teachers. The payoff is students get a week filled with unique, experiential learning experiences that last a lifetime. To engage with the local communities on their trips and learn from their way of life. We hope our students will open their minds and take in all the learning opportunities their trip offers. The goal for your child is to take a moment to recognise how incredibly blessed we are as a community. 

This is a reminder that overnight trips must take an ATK test the night before departure. A jotform will be shared with you via SMS. 

 We look forward to hearing from each of our trips and students this week, and they return from this wonderful experience. As a reminder, if there is a need to contact your child throughout the week, please feel free to call Peter Assimakopoulos (0995401474), so we can relay a message to your child’s DELVE teacher. Please note that there will be times when some groups do not have mobile coverage. 

We wish our students a fantastic experience over the coming week. 

Peter Assimakopoulos

 

News from the University Counselor
Debbie McDowell
Debbiem@isb.ac.th

The semester is winding down with an abbreviated week which we just finished and then DELVE. However, University admissions should still be a priority of the seniors. University counselors expect seniors to submit all applications with deadlines before 15 February to be submitted prior to the winter holiday. The seniors have been showing signs of stress as we creep closer to the end of the semester. Check on your child and find out where they are in terms of submitting their applications.

University Counselors will be on campus 10 am to 6 pm next week, Monday through Thursday. Like everyone else, counselors will head out for holiday at 11:30 on Friday and will not be available over the holiday for consultation or application submission. 

Seniors have been getting results from the applications they submitted early on. There have been many excited students who came by to let their counselor know they were admitted to one of their universities. Please remind your child to inform their counselor about any (admit, defer, or deny) application results. 

Early Decision results will be released next week. Remember that an Early Decision acceptance is a binding admission. If admitted ED, the student must withdraw any applications already submitted and will not submit any more applications. Each university will give a unique deadline by which the student must send their deposit to confirm enrollment. If a student is deferred in the ED round, their application will be read at a later date with the regular decision applications. If your child has any questions about the ED/EA results, please encourage them to meet with their counselor. 

The last Junior Seminar of the semester will be this week on Friday, 9 December. Students will participate in two blind taste tests that will present universities in the US and the UK without their names. Students are encouraged to look at the characteristics of the schools rather than the names of the universities. At the end of class, students will be given an assignment guiding them through the university research process. 

Parents of Grade 11, mark  your calendars. Junior Family University Night will be on Thursday, 19 January at 6:30 pm in the Chevron Theater. We look forward to seeing you there!

Grade 10 students will be assigned their university counselor in January. Students and parents will be able to find the name of the university counselor in PowerSchool.

Upcoming University Visits @ ISB 

There are no scheduled university visits for the remainder of the semester.

There are many virtual and off campus university events taking place which our students are invited to attend. Check the Virtual and Off Campus University Events spreadsheet frequently to know what’s available. Please note that pre-registration is needed for some events.

Please check the ISB University/College Counseling website for loads of information. You will find university research tools, transition resources for students and parents, recordings and slide shows from Parent Coffees and family presentations, virtual and off campus university visits, information about testing and how to sign up for the SAT at ISB, a list of summer programs about which the counselors have been informed, and the ISB School Profile.

Kindly, 

Deb

 

News from HS Library

Christopher Bell
christob@isb.ac.th

Please click News from HS Library 

 

Arts & Activities @ ISB   

Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

December

9  HS Artsco’s ‘Artists Under the Stars’ (6:00pm) Outdoor Stage

10  IASAS Chess @ SAS (virtual)

12  ES Festival of Lights (6:30pm) Chevron Theater

January

12-15  VEX Robotics Competition @ ASIJapan

16  MS Drama Production Workshop

20 & 23  MS Drama Production Auditions

20 Lego Robotics Tournament (3-4:30pm) Chevron Theater

20-22  IASAS Music Retreat @ EWC

27-28  “Cinderella” an ISB Panto Benefit Event CC Theater

 On Now

ES Art ‘Cardboardia (through Dec 12) Chevron Gallery 

ES Aura Cherrybag Art Exhibition (through Dec. 16) 

IASAS Art Exhibition (through Dec 16) Main Library

MS/HS BKK Art Biennale Visual Arts Field Trips (through Dec 7)

 

Artists under the STARS

Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

Join us on Friday, December 9th at the Panther Commons for the HS Arts Council’s annual Artists Under The Stars event. Club booths and Alice’s Pizza open at 5:45pm with performances on the outdoor stage starting at 6:30pm.

 

Invention Center After School & Saturday Programs

Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

Come to the Invention Center on Saturday, December 10th from 9:30am to 11:00am and make a glowing necklace (or alternatively a pendant, or earrings, or an ornament). Makes a great hand-made gift! Learn how to use the laser cutter to cut out your design as well as simple soldering to power an LED light. This is a free project available to any middle school or high school aged students, parents, or staff. We will have material for the first 10 participants that sign up. Contact Travis Dynes at travisd@isb.ac.th to sign up. 

A reminder that the Invention Center is open to students, parents, and staff every day after school until 6pm and on Saturdays from 8am-2pm (elementary students need to have a parent present for supervision).

 

Boy Scout Troop 701 Flower Sales 

Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

Boy Scouts Troop 701 is offering pre-orders for flower bouquets and single roses for your upcoming musical performance events. Flower sales are one of our major fundraising events that support scouting activities and service projects. The bouquets and single roses can be picked up at the front gate near Chevron Theatre half an hour before the performance begins. 

Please click here for the Google order form.

 

ISB Presents: CINDERELLA, a Panto Production

Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

Our family friendly panto performance of Cinderella is coming soon to ISB! Performances will take place on January 27th and 28th with two shows for sure and a third show a likely possibility (depending on ticket sales). Pre-book your Cinderella tickets HERE.

 

 

Panther Extreme Pass Card Available in January!!!

Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th

Panther Xtreme at ISB provides a unique opportunity for our students to safely try a variety of board sports, from wakeboarding to skateboarding and beyond, through lessons on campus* and in facilities all around Bangkok. Sign up HERE to receive your Panther Xtreme Pass Card good for special discounts exclusive to ISB families on products & services at Baan Preduce in Khlong Toei and ESC Park in Rangsit starting in January. 

Questions? Write to us at PantherXtreme@isb.ac.th. 

*As a reminder, skating on campus is permitted in designated areas only.