IASAS Spirit
Justin Alexander
justina@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
We have enjoyed an exciting week so far with the hosting of IASAS Badminton and Golf here in Bangkok whilst our Baseball/softball teams are playing in Singapore and our Track and Field team are competing in Jakarta. We enjoyed a spirited start to proceedings here with some of our Elementary school students joining the opening ceremony and also joining in the crowds watching the badminton players. There has been great energy and spirit in the Gyms at school cheering on our now famous Badminton players. Please do come and support them on Saturday as both Boys and girls teams are likely to feature in the playoff games.
Thank you again to all of our parents that are hosting players from our IASAS schools this week as well.
Badminton IASAS @ ISB HERE
Golf IASAS @ ISB (Bangkok Golf Course) – Live Scoring HERE (login is IASAS2023)
Track and Field IASAS @ Jakarta – HERE
Softball / Baseball IASAS @ Singapore – HERE
IASAS LIVE STREAMS
Track and Field – https://www.jisedu.or.id/iasas-track-field/livestream
Baseball and Softball – https://www.sas.edu.sg/iasas-baseball-softball
Badminton – https://iasas.isb.ac.th/livestreams/
Results as of Friday afternoon
Badminton Boys Won 4 – Lost 1 (seeded 2nd)
Badminton Girls Won 2 – Lost 2
Baseball Boys W2 – L1
Softball Girls W0 – L2
Golf Boys – 4th boys division, 2nd in Day 1/2 competition
Golf Girls – 5th girls division, 4th in Day 1/2 competition
Girls Track and Field – in first place
Boys track and Field – in 2nd place
Where is the 2023-24 calendar?
A number of parents have recently asked me where they could find an electronic version of the 2023-24 ISB School Calendar. You can find a pdf version of the approved calendar on our website at https://www.isb.ac.th/school-calendar/
Important Links
HS Parent Meetings – Semester 2 – Updated March 16th –
ISB Panther page for Varsity and Junior Varsity game schedules etc
Have a question to ask and do not know who to ask – Please email me at justina@isb.ac.th or click on HS QUESTION LINK and we will get you the answer you need.
DELVE
Peter Assimakopoulos
petera@isb.ac.th
Dear All,
On Tuesday, March 28th, we held a parent meeting to share with parents the changes that will be made for DELVE for the coming school year. We would like to thank all the parents who attended the meeting.
During the meeting, we explained the reasons for the changes and announced the new dates for DELVE, which take place during the week of November 20th – 24th for the 2023-2024 school year. If your child is going on an overnight trip, they may leave as early as the 18th or 19th of November and return by the 23rd of November (Thursday). This is particularly convenient for families who celebrate American Thanksgiving as they will be home in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
When selecting a DELVE, we recommend that you pay close attention to the departure and arrival times and choose the option that works best for your family.
DELVE is a mandatory course for all high school students as they gain experiences that cannot be replicated in the classroom and engage in practical hands-on experiences. We carefully considered the school calendar when deciding on the best time for all students to participate in DELVE. November had the least impact on all our learners.
Please find the presentation shared at the parent meeting here. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Peter Assimakopoulos (petera@isb.ac.th).
Regards,
Peter Assimakopoulos
IB and AP Mock Exam Results
Justyna McMillan
justynam@isb.ac.th
For those students who took IB or AP Mock Examinations, grades are now available on PowerSchool as a one page report. To access the report, please log into PowerSchool and download the PDF file which can be found in the Grades and Attendance section. If you have any questions regarding the mock exam grades please contact your child’s subject teacher.
Meeting for Parents of IB Students: Focus on Predicted Grades, support through Exams & IB Results
Justyna McMillan
justynam@isb.ac.th
We would like to invite you to our upcoming informational meeting for parents of IB students. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 5th April at 9AM in MPB2&3. This meeting was moved from March 24th.
This session is primarily aimed at parents of current Gr12 students interested in learning more about Predicted Grades for the IB, upcoming IB exams and what happens when results come out. We will also share some ideas about how to help support your student during this busy time. Parents of Gr11 IB students are also welcome to join the meeting to learn more about the Predicted Grades and how they factor into the program.
Grade Update and HAL progress available on PowerSchool from Monday
Justyna McMillan
justynam@isb.ac.th
The next Grade update and HAL progress will be available on Monday 27th on PowerSchool. To view current grade and HAL progress:
- Log to PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- Select ‘Grades and Attendance’
- To view current grades, select ‘Grades and Attendance’ tab
- To view current HAL performance, select ‘Standards Grades’
If you have any questions about your child’s academic performance, please reach out to the subject teacher or the student’s counselor. The admin team can also help, if you have any overall questions.
News from University Counselors
Debbie McDowell
debbiem@isb.ac.th
The University Counselor office has been busy this week with university visits, Junior Seminar and travel! Mr. Becker has been out of the office as he participates in visits to universities in Hong Kong. We look forward to his return and him sharing the details with the other university counselors. ISB university counselors hosted Dr. Joe Duffy from Manchester Metropolitan University on Friday. Dr. Duffy is the senior lecturer in the film department. He spoke with the IB Film and the Animation classes. It was a great opportunity for our students to hear from a professional in the field.
Senior Parent Meetings next week
Mark your calendars for the Senior Parent Transition meeting @ 9:00 AM in the MPB 3 next week on Tuesday, 4 April. Come join other senior parents in planning for your child’s departure to university. Also, there will be a US Visa presentation @ 3:00 in MPB 1 on Tuesday, 4 April. If your child will need a visa to study in the US, this is a useful meeting to find out the details about how to apply for the F-1 student visa. Please join us.
Grade 10
Next week, 5 April, at 6:30 PM, the Grade 10 Family University Night will be held in the Chevron Theater. Please plan on joining the university counselors as they provide the general framework for the university research, selection and application process for parents and students.
Grade 11
Junior Seminar #8 was on Monday. The students submitted their first draft/planning document for university essays. Students will be submitting a draft of their university essay in April. Ask your child how their essay work is going! Additionally, students were instructed on how to request their teacher recommendations (2) for their university applications. They have until 7 April to speak with their teachers and until 20 April to submit their brag sheets to the teachers. This is another major step in getting prepared for submitting university applications in the first semester of their senior year. Finally, the counselors covered application nuts and bolts about applying to universities in the US, UK and Canada. The Thai university application process was covered in a previous session. If your child has questions about other regions of the world, please encourage them to meet individually with their counselor.
Upcoming University Visits:
Monday, 3 April, Loyola Marymount University, 11:00-11:40 @ HS Conference Room
Monday, 17 April, Boston University, 3:00-3:40 @ MPB 1
Thursday, 20 April, Vanderbilt University & University of Chicago, 3:00-3:40 @ HS Conference Room
Thursday, 18 May, Sogang University (Korea), 11:00-11:40 @ HS Conference Room
Please encourage your child to consistently check the Virtual and Off Campus University Events spreadsheet to know what’s available. Please note that pre-registration is needed for some events.
Please check the ISB University/College Counseling website for useful 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,
Debbie
News from School Counselors
Shannon Leoni
shannonl@isb.ac.th
Last week the MS and HS Counselors, along with Mr. Ruhl and Mr. Vaughan, met with 80+ parents for a presentation and conversation about social media and our kids’ mental health. HERE is the slide show of the presentation if you did not have a chance to attend.
If you have any questions regarding the presentation or want to meet with your student’s counselor, please feel free to reach out.
Season 3 IASAS is here!
Kelley MCKENNA
kelleym@isb.ac.th
Come and support your ISB Panthers next week as we host season 3 Golf & Badminton IASAS.
- Badminton- Come to Rajendra and Sports Complex on Thurs- Sat.
- Golf- Our Golf team will be playing at Bangkok Golf Club
- Track & Field will be at JIS in Jakarta
- Softball & Baseball will be at Singapore American School
HERE is the IASAS Badminton Schedule which is running here on campus. This one has all the games.
HERE is a summary of the ISB games from Badminton, Softball, Baseball, Golf and Track and Field.
News from HS Library
Christopher Bell
christob@isb.ac.th
Please click News from HS Library
Congratulations to this year’s THAI MUN Award Winners!
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Best Delegate (Runner up)
Ken Chollacoop – HSOC – ISB
Best Committee Delegates:
Pornchanok (Pim) Thaipat UNHRC, Greece
Ken Chollacoop, HSOC Rousseau/Douglas/Dubček
Honorable Mention:
San Htake Htar – UKPC
IB VISUAL ART EXHIBITION APRIL 4-MAY 25, 2023 CCT GALLERY
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Meet the artists. See their artwork. And enjoy live music and hors d’oeuvres!
Please join us for the IB Visual Art Opening at 6:30PM Tuesday, April 4th in the CCT Gallery featuring works by:
Maria Cecilia Vergra Beck, Chayatado (Paula) Choochotchuang , Isabel Nilsson, Tashavarin M. (Menah) Plengpanich, Jin Wang, Amelie Poret, Su Hnin Htet, Suphawin (Mew) Phattanateeradaj, Natasha (Kate) Samonkraisorakit, Yukino Watanable
Announcing the 2023 ArtsCo & Amnesty ‘Light Up Night’
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Join us on Wednesday, April 5th at the cafeteria stage for this year’s Artsco & Amnesty ‘Light up Night’ Event! This collaboration will celebrate both the arts and raise awareness for human rights on behalf of Amnesty International. Club booths and the Alice’s Pizza food truck will open at 4:00pm. Performances and guest speakers are scheduled for 4:30pm on the outdoor stage with a special candle lighting ceremony at 6:30pm. Booths will feature both human rights awareness activities, along with club advocacy and popular booths seen at Artists Under the Stars. Club booths and Alice’s Pizza will stay open until 7pm. Performances include improv scenes with the members of this year’s IASAS Drama, singing and piano performances, multiple bands, and more! Hope to see you there!
SPRING DRAMA SHOWCASE 6:30PM THURSDAY, APRIL 20 CCT
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
The High School Spring Drama Showcase is an exhibit of ten short student-directed performances. These include both scripted and devised works, and all have been chosen or created, directed and perfected by ISB Drama students. Each piece runs between 3-15 minutes in length, and the showcase also includes the first appearance on stage by ISB’s very own Varsity Drama Improv troupe! Tickets are free and are available in the Panther Den starting Monday, April 3rd or the night of the show at the door.
Thursday 20th April – 6:30pm – CC Theatre
HS Spring Music Concert Tuesday, April 25th Chevron Theater
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Join the HS ensembles for an evening filled with amazing band, choir and orchestra repertoire followed by a closing collaboration featuring all 120 HS band, choir and orchestra musicians! Cake reception to follow.
ISB Music Department presents: A Faculty Recital – 6:30 May 3rd
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Join members of the ISB Music Department Faculty and Friends at 6:30pm in the CC Theater for an evening filled with music. Donations go to benefit the Immanuel Orchestra. Cake reception to follow.
Arts & Activities @ ISB
Anthony Giles
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
March
17-April 7 ES Visual Art Exhibition @ ISB
31 Applications Due for Kinnari Music Festival
31-A1 MS Model United Nations @ ISB
April
4 IB Visual Art Exhibition Opening @ CC Theater Gallery
4-May 5 IB Visual Art Exhibition @ CC Theater Gallery
5 Arts Council/Amnesty Intl ‘Light Up Night’ @ Outdoor Stage
20-21 HS Spring Drama Production @ CC Theater
25 HS Spring Music Concert @ Chevron Theater
25-27 VEX Robotics World Championships @ Dallas, TX, USA
26 MS Visual Arts Exhibition Opening 1:00pm @ Chevron Gallery
26-June 9 MS Visual Arts Exhibition @ Chevron Gallery
May 1
1 ES Spring Music Concert 6:30pm @ Chevron Theater
3 Music Department Faculty Recital 6:30pm @ CCT
Summer School 2023 – Early Bird reduced tuition fees end on….
Maurilio BARON-TOALDO
maurilib@isb.ac.th
Dear Parents,
Please note that our Summer School Early Bird reduced tuition fees are available until 3:00pm on Friday, April 28th so register soon!
Summer School this year will be held from Monday, June 19th to Friday, July 7th. 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 ISB Panther Den (Activities Office across from the ISB Bookstore). Khun Fon, our Summer School Office Secretary is there to greet and assist you 7:00am – 2:45pm Mondays to Fridays.
For any questions, please email sumdir@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio (Moe) Baron-Toaldo
ISB Summer School Director