Come Join the ES Festival of Lights on Monday Evening!
On Monday, December 12th, join us for an evening of story, song and dance as our ES Panther Choir, Orff Ensemble and String Ensemble bring us together with music and movement from various cultures. The concert will take place in Chevron Theatre at 6:30 p.m. and is free of charge.
Friday, Dec. 16 – Last Day of School
Just a reminder that on the last day of school students will be dismissed at 11:30am. Please make sure students are collected on time. There are no after school programs on December 16. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 9th.
Semester II ES New Parent Orientation – Dec 13 @ 8AM
Parents of new Elementary School students, who will be joining us for the second semester, are invited to attend the New Parent Orientation on Tuesday, December 13th at 8am on Zoom. See you there!
NOTE: A recording of the session will be available to those unable to attend.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4732749923
Thank You: iCare Donations
A huge thank you to our ES community, parents, students and faculty for your tremendous generosity this past week supporting the iCare Thailand Foundation. ISB students and families donated warm clothes, blankets, toys, school bags, school supplies and food (rice, eggs, noodles, UHT milk).
Weekly Message from Principal Allen
Each week in the elementary school different tools and strategies to support students and guide their behavior choices are shared with the faculty and instructional assistants. This week the tool of “Contribution” was the focus as it’s one of the most important tools to develop intrinsically motivated students.
It’s important that students learn the art of contributing, a skill that will serve them throughout their lives. According to Adlerian psychology, the primary need of all people is a sense of belonging, and Gemeinschaftsgefühl is a measure of mental health. Gemeinschaftsgefühl essentially means “social consciousness and a desire and willingness to contribute.” Thus, belonging and contribution are equally important. Parents and teachers typically do a great job of helping their children feel a sense of belonging. However, the scales are out of balance when children are not also taught the importance of contribution. When contribution is missing, children develop a sense of entitlement.
Research shows that children seem to be born with a desire to contribute. Warneken and Tomasella found that children have a natural instinct to help others starting at a very early age. In one study, eighteen-month-olds and their mothers were brought into a room where they watched the experimenter drop clothespins. The toddler would watch for a few seconds before picking up the clothespin and handing it to the experimenter. In another scenario the experimenter tries to put books in a cabinet with the doors closed. The toddler watches him bump into the cabinet several times before he walks over to the cabinet and opens it for the experimenter. See video of experiment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfGAen6QiUE
The more one wants to contribute (in his or her family, classroom, and community, and to the planet), the greater his or her overall mental health. Contributing promotes a sense of belonging and capability. We shouldn’t rob children of these gifts by doing too much for them. Anytime adults involve students in problem-solving and focusing on solutions, they learn a little more about how to contribute in a meaningful way. Students can contribute by assisting in the creation of routine charts, and wheels of choice, and positive time out spaces both at home and school.
Interested in learning more about how you can use similar tools at home? Check out Positive Discipline Parenting Tools: The 49 Most Effective Methods to Stop Power Struggles, Build Communication, and Raise Empowered, Capable Kids
ES HUB News
ES HUB is still open during the Winter break!
Date: December 19-23,2022 and January 4-6, 2023
Time: 7:00-11:00 am and 12:00-3:00 pm
All Activities Canceled for Friday, December 16th
Due to the early release day on Friday, December 16th, all after school programs have been canceled.
ES Cafeteria Menu
Please find the ES Cafeteria menu for next week linked here, and here is the menu for Allergen Free.
Leaving ISB at the End of the First Semester?
Parents of students who are not returning to ISB in January need to notify the ES Office, Khun Kunlawan (kunlawan@isb.ac.th) as soon as possible and fill out the ISB’s official online withdraw form to enable us to process school records for their next school. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Boy Scout Troop 701 Flower Sales
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
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!!!
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.