Suksan Wan Songkran!
Happy Songkran Festival to all! There will be no school the week of April 10th. Classes will resume on Monday, April 17. It will be Day C. (Monday, April 17 is NOT a holiday for students.)
Early Dismissal – Wednesday April 19, 2023
All ISB students will be dismissed at 1:10pm on Wednesday, April 19th. On Early Release Days, school buses leave ISB campus at 1:20 p.m. Early Dismissal Days allow faculty members and administrators to collaborate and further their professional development.
Weekly Message from Principal Allen
It was a joyful week of Songkran activities at ISB and throughout the elementary school!
In addition to Wednesday’s PreK-12 Songkran Assembly, students participated in many different special Songkran activities. Music classes showcased Thai musicians and a variety of Thai dances. Students built Chedis in front of the Chevron Theater where they also made Songkran sidewalk chalk art, and added to the Songkran Community Art Project/Painting in front of the Panther. All World Language Classes made Thai garlands the past two days. And…this afternoon students enjoyed Thai Songkran fruit before stopping by the HS cafeteria stage to enjoy themusic provided by a local group of Thai musicians.
On behalf of all of us at ISB we wish you and your family a safe and joyful Songkran break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, April 17th for the remaining NINE weeks of the 2022-23 school year!
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen
MichaelA@isb.ac.th
ES PE Swimming Continues
Our swimming units in Physical Education (PE) have begun! We have a total of three sessions of swimming dates for Elementary School. 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. More details about the swimming unit can be found here.
“Music is Magic!” – An ES Ensemble Spring Concert
Join us on Monday, May 1st, at 6:30 p.m. in Chevron Theatre for an evening of magical music-making with our ES Panther String Ensemble, Orff Ensemble & Choir! In their final performance of the year, these grade 3-5 ensembles will be sharing music, dance and stories from a variety of styles and cultures, including jazz, square dance, and a trickster story from West African folklore.
Panther EXPLORE
Please note that Tuesday and Wednesday ES Explore classes are complete.
Monday activities will have their last session on April 3rd.
Thursday activities will have their last session on April 20th.
Friday activities and will have their last session on April 7th.
Makeup class for Coding classes (Monday) will take place on April 17th, Tuesday April 4th and Wednesday April 5th.
Makeup class for Zumba (Tuesday) will take place on April 4th.
I would like to thank all of our EAS explore instructors for a wonderful season.
Season 4 of ES Explore Program will begin on April 24th.
Regards,
Livnat
ES MAP Assessment: April 24-May 19
Please refer to this short update from Debi Caskey about MAP assessments at ISB: https://inside.isb.ac.th/parentportal/2022/04/07/map-test-grade/
Students in Grades 2-5 will take the reading and math MAP tests between April 24-May 19. On February 24, 2022 ES Principals hosted a MAP information session for ES parents. If you were unable to attend, please enjoy this 35-minute recording of the MAP webinar.
Summer School 2023 – Early Bird reduced tuition fees end on….
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
ES Cafeteria Menu
Please find the Pre-K – G5 ES Cafeteria menu for next week linked here, and here is the menu for Allergy Free.
ISB Music Department presents: A Faculty Recital – 6:30 May 3rd
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.
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.
Panther Xtreme at ISB
Dear ISB Boarding Enthusiast,
As you know, 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 through community meet-ups in facilities all around Bangkok. Thanks for signing up to receive the 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 April 7th. Please swing by the Panther Den this week to pick up your card and start saving!
ISB welcomes School of Miller and The Movement Playground (MPG) to our Panther Xtreme family for season 4. Sign up now through CCA for skateboarding with Preduce on Wednesdays, surfskate with Miller on Saturdays and parkour with MPG on Sundays. Sessions start the week of April 24.
Questions? Write to us at PantherXtreme@isb.ac.th.
*As a reminder, skating on campus is permitted in designated areas only.
ISB Pathways Program and Careers Fair
Dear ISB Community,
We are two eleventh-grade students who are relaunching an event that ISB used to host pre-COVID, Pathways. Please read on for more information.
The ISB Pathways Program seeks to better connect our students with alumni and friends of ISB, who are making a difference through their work in the real world. Through Pathways, we will develop a bank of contact information for individuals with a variety of career experiences for our students to be able to reach out to, collaborate with, and learn from. ISB has offered successful career internship programs for years and career resources through our counseling department but Pathways provides a chance for us to expand our efforts and better utilize our extensive network of alumni, parents, and partner businesses to serve our students better.
ISB is hosting a Pathways Career Fair for high school students and we are asking current professionals or businesses in Thailand to host a table on June 7, 2023. It is a chance to promote your company and your programs and share your experiences and expertise with students currently navigating their choices of study and career.
Please register your interest in supporting this initiative HERE. Deadline: April 30, 2023
We would love your contribution!
Amandine Massard and Ayaka Bijl
Season 4 Registration Update:
At this time, registration is back open for all U11/12/14 sports but not for any Panther Sports or Activities. We will update you as soon as our Panther Sports and Activities registration is back open.