Third Culture Kids – A Parent Conversation
Monday, May 15th- 9:30-10:45am
One of our ES Counselor’s, Kathy Manu, will be hosting a parent conversation about TCK’s (Third Culture Kids), CCK’s (Cross-Cultural Kids) and the impact of an internationally mobile lifestyle on young people. Following many informal conversations with different families, it seems that this topic is one of tremendous interest for our international (and often transient) community.
While not a book club in terms of needing to do any reading ahead of time, we will be looking at excerpts of books including “Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds”, “Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Up Overseas in the 21st Century”, “Arrivals, Departures, and the Adventures In-Between” and “Raising Global Nomads”. The discussion promises to be lively and important!
Kathy does ask that parents indicate their interest ahead of time through the sign up link, just for planning purposes. If you are not able to attend, you can indicate on the form if you are interested in future conversations about this topic.
Calendar Change: Early Release Day Moved
Important Notice
In the coming week, Wednesday, May 17th will no longer be an Early Release Day. It will be a normal school day with dismissal at 2:45 pm.
Early Release Day will now be the following week, on Wednesday, May 24th.
We apologize for any inconvenience or change in plans that this may cause.
Weekly Message from Principal Allen
On Wednesday, May 10th our first group of Grade 5 students (Ms. Weible’s class) returned from their 3-day trip to the ISB Environmental Wildness Campus and the second group departed (Mr. Davis’ class). The remaining groups head to EWC over the next three weeks. When the students returned they had big smiles, tired bodies and stories to tell! We are fortunate to have this outdoor education program available for our Grade 5 students.The program’s aim is to provide students with essential outdoor activity skills, social/emotional competencies, and character development, all of which are crucial for their overall development.
Students have the unique opportunity to bond with the rest of their classroom community; by design, each group of students is limited to 25 inorder to facilitate deep connections and a more intimate experience at EWC. This has been a crucial element of the student experience and program’s success over the years.
Over the three days students have the opportunity to develop essential skills and competencies outside of the classroom. They take part in skills based collaborative “games” where they work on the 6C’s, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, Communication, Commitment, and Celebration. Students learn to work collaboratively, overcome challenges, and develop resilience, which are essential qualities for them as they move on to middle school. The students were constantly reminded that they have the skills to overcome challenges, and while it is hard, they will be able to come through the other end. Celebrations of growth are at the heart of the program!
Students work together as a community throughout the entire program. At each meal students serve each other the meals, clean up and do the dishes. This builds a sense of community and responsibility. During the first meal, one of the teams was assigned to do dishes and five minutes in, the whole class joined them. This is an example of how others step in to support one another.
Before and after each session, they reflect and set goals individually and as a team. Farah joined Ms. Weible’s group and shared that it was easy to see how teams grow and work together more effectively while at EWC. Students step into leadership roles and also step back so others can lead.
The EWC program not only provides learning opportunities for students, it’s also meant to be a fun bonding experience and preparation to bridge to middle school. The goal of the program is for students to look forward to what is beyond elementary school.
This culminating ES experience is an exciting rite of passage for our students!
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen
MichaelA@isb.ac.th
The Rainbow Fun Run 2023
The Rainbow Room Foundation presents The Rainbow Fun Run 2023 Charity Walk/Run for Neurodiversity happening on 13 May. This easy walk/run will also include other fun activities like a mini-concert and a big tree climbing activity. The Steps team will be there and we would love to see you all. Sign up here!
Air Quality Seminar
May 24th @ 7:45am
ISB will be hosting an Air Quality Seminar on May 24th at 7:45 am in the MPB 1, hosted by the ISB health clinic, Risk Management office and Elementary School. Topics discussed will include the measurement of pollutants, current response guidelines, and measures schools and parents can take to reduce the impact of air pollution on our children and community members.
Please join our seminar to hear valuable updates and information on the situation in Bangkok and to put forward any questions and concerns you have. We will also send out a form for you to give us questions in advance, to ensure we try and cover all topics.
Please register using the form.
Kindergarten Book Sale!
Our Annual Kindergarten Book Sale will take place this year on Friday, May 26th.
Here is how you can help….Please take a look and see if you have YOUNG CHILDREN’S BOOKS (Pre-K to second grade) that are ready to be reused by another young reader. We are collecting books in the KG Quad and outside the ES Office.
This book sale is our way of contributing to the community through service. The kindergarten students will be in charge of most of it. They sort the books, set up the selling space, handle the money, and take care of advertising.
All of the money we collect will go to the Bumble Bee Free Library. Thanks for your support!
ES Music Shares are Coming!
This year, Music Shares will take place May 29-June 15! This is an opportunity for students to prepare music, drama, or dance performances to share with an audience of parents and their peers. Students are invited to perform a 2 to 3 minute piece that they have prepared outside of music class to share with their class. All Music Shares will be held in Mrs. Wong’s ES Music room, 4-115.
For more information, you can find the full schedule and sign-up form HERE!
Important HUB End of Year Dates
Please note the student end of year dates below.
As an aside, it would be kind if you return ALL unused materials to the HUB/Bookroom ASAP, this helps us to inventory and catalog items before the end of the year:-)
How to search our ES HUB collection from home
Dear ISB community. A reminder that our ES HUB website is available with many resources used by our school along with a link to our school library catalog! Access our website for the latest book reviews, announcements and other resources available to our ES IBS community. Please enjoy our community resources!
Updated Uniform Guidelines
Our new recess guidelines for Level 3 Heat Index encourages students to wear lightweight clothing on hot days. To support this, we are adjusting our Uniform Guidelines. Students may now wear their PE shirts on days that will likely result in a level 3 heat index. We ask that they still wear closed toed athletic shoes (no crocs or sandals). This has been updated in the Parent/Student Handbook here.
PANTHER FAMILIES LEAVING
We cordially invite you to join us on Thursday, May 25th for an interactive discussion about transitions and how to leave Thailand well. We’ll also discuss how to arrive at your next destination well, whether it be a return home or another chapter in your international life and travels. It’s such a complicated time in your students’ (and probably your) lives, and we have a few ideas to share. We will also make space for our parent participants to share their own experience and to help each other make the transition a healthy one for you and yours.
We hope that you can make it on the 25th at 1:00 p.m. in MPB3 for an hour of learning and sharing positive transition next steps. The session will be facilitated by Shannon Leoni and Frank Sambula. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you on the 26th!
Summer School registration is still open…
Dear Parents,
Our Summer School dates are Monday, June 19th to Friday, July 7th.
You can get more specific information about each camp, our regular summer school academic program, tuition fees, sign-up process, etc, HERE.
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.
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”
CC Theater 6:00 pm May 12th & 2:00 pm May 13th
Come See ISB’s Middle School Musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Friday, May 12th at 6:00pm, or Saturday, May 13th at 2:00pm. While they last, tickets are available in the CC Foyer thirty minutes before the Friday evening show and the Saturday matinee. Come see what “Happiness Is…!”
We’re Back, Again!
Panther Dance Performances in the Chevron Theater
May 19-20, 2022-23
ES Performance Friday 19th May 4:00pm
MS/HS Performance Friday 19th May 6:30pm
MS/HS Performance Saturday 20th May 10:00am
ES Performance Saturday 20th May 1:00pm
Please watch last year’s highlights.
TICKET SALES
May 15 -16
Front of Chevron 2 – 4 pm
May 17, 18, 19
MS/HS Cafeteria 10 am – 12:00 pm
Yoona: pantherdance@isb.ac.th
MS Band, and Choir & Strings Concerts 6:30 pm May 30th & June 1st
Join us on May 30th for the Middle School Band Concert and again on June 1st for the Middle School String and Choir Concert both at 6:30pm in the Chevron Theater. We will be showcasing pieces from a wide range of genres, languages and cultures and are excited to share what we’ve been working on this semester. See you there!
HPV(Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine Informational for Parents
We will be hosting an open informational about the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine this upcoming May 22, 2023 from 07:00-07:30 AM (Session 1) and again from 07:30-08:30 AM (Session 2) in MPB1 (Second Floor) for parents interested in learning about the vaccine. Submit your questions ahead of time, here. This link will be active until May 19, 2023. An Obstetrician from Viphawadee Hospital will be speaking at informational.