Next Week in the MS
We have 3 weeks to go and next week is our last 5 full day week! It’s our week of concerts, so we hope you join us for some great music.
Next week’s schedule:
- Monday, May 29th – Day 8
- Tuesday, May 30th – Day 1, Band Concert
- Wednesday, May 31st – Day 2
- Thursday, June 1 – Day 3, Choir and Orchestra Concert
- Friday, June 2 – Day 4
Please note that next weekend will be a long weekend with Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 both being Thai holidays.
MAP Assessment Results available on PowerSchool on May 26th
On May 8 and 9, MS students took the second Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment for this academic year. MAP is one of the multiple assessment pieces that our teachers use to monitor student growth and determine next steps in their learning. Children do not all learn in the same way, so any standardized assessment needs to be viewed only in conjunction with a range of other learning data. We get the most accurate picture of a student’s progress by using a variety of learning evidence including everyday ongoing assessments, learning conversations with students, and ongoing in-class assignments and assessments that help us design more appropriate subsequent learning experiences.
MAP measures your child’s academic growth over time in the areas of mathematics and reading. Parents will gain a more complete picture of student performance by looking at this test alongside a variety of classroom work samples and other assessment results over a period of time.
Your child’s MAP assessment results are available on PowerSchool today, May 26th. When you log in, you should see a link in the upper right corner where you can Download your child’s MAP results. You will need to use the password that is provided on the PowerSchool page that is also used to open other reports.
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!
Withdrawing from ISB?
There are important steps for ISB to take in order to ensure a smooth transition for students who are leaving ISB.
Parents of students who are not returning to ISB next year need to notify the MS Office, Khun Namwan (sariyam@isb.ac.th), as soon as possible to enable us to process school records for their next school.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Information For G.8 Parents: DELVE Important Registration Information
Dear Grade 8 Parents,
On May 30th, the rising 11th and 9th graders (current Grade 8) will register for their DELVE.
Below, please take a look at the registration information shared with your child. It is important to note after your child registers for a DELVE course, you will be notified via email and asked to accept or decline their choices. We would like all registration forms to be completed on or before June 1st, 2023.
Parents can view all the DELVE programs on the ISB website linked here and found through the search option on the school’s website.
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mr Assimakopoulos (petera@isb.ac.th).
Thank you,
Peter
Registration Information shared with students:
Registration Checklist
Students should follow this checklist below to ensure that they are well prepared for DELVE Registration:
- Check the courses offered on the CAS website. Select a trip that fits your passions and interests. Do not select trips so you can be with your friends. You will make new connections and friendships on DELVE!
- Discuss with your parents how much cost your parents are willing to cover.
- Choose your four courses, taking into consideration DELVE requirements and past choices.
- Students can be placed in any of their four choices. To help with your selection, we will initially look at your first-choice option when placing students. If the course is full, we will move on to the second, and so forth.
- Students that duplicate their selection by choosing the same trip are placing themselves at a disadvantage. By not providing a second, third or fourth choice to choose from, the student will be placed where spots are available after placing their entire grade level first.
- Students are placed using the selected lucky number.
- Information you will need before registering:
- your Student ID number
- Sign up on the appropriate night for registration – the registration form is open now.
- After students select their four choices, parents will be sent an email to confirm they are comfortable with all of their child’s selections. Once parents have confirmed, we can start placing students. Talk with your parents after you submit the form to let them know they need to confirm your registration.
It is important to note that if you wish to change your choices above, you must schedule a time to meet with Mr Assimakopoulos immediately. Changing your selection will rank you lower on the order of priority. Unless you genuinely have to, it is best to keep your registration the same after completing the process.
IASAS Invitationals
Message from Mr Mott below about IASAS Invitationals for next year.
Please note that students who choose to participate in the IASAS Swimming Meet will need to consider selecting a local DELVE trip.
IASAS Invitationals – Season Two 2023
Varsity Boys Swimming
Meet Dates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of November
Meet Location: International School Bangkok
Varsity Girls Swimming
Meet Dates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of November
Meet Location: International School Bangkok
Varsity Boys Tennis
The Varsity Boys Tennis Team will not be attending the IASAS Invitational for the 2023 school year.
Varsity Girls Tennis
The Varsity Girls Tennis Team will not be attending the IASAS Invitational for the 2023 school year.
Varsity Girls Touch
The Varsity Girls Touch Team will not be attending the IASAS Invitational for the 2023 school year.
Varsity Boys Rugby
The Varsity Boys Rugby Team will not be attending the IASAS Invitational for the 2023 school year.
Varsity Girls Basketball
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team will not be attending the IASAS Invitational for the 2023 school year.
Varsity Boys Basketball
The Varsity Boys Basketball Team will not be attending the IASAS Invitational for the 2023 school year.
All the best for tonight’s registration.
Need to book me for an appointment? Use this link or use the QR code below to make a booking.
Peter Assimakopoulos
CAS and Service Learning Coordinator
HPV Vaccine Sign Up
Due to interest in the community, Viphawadee Hospital will be hosting a vaccine clinic on campus for students and family. They are providing the Gardasil (9-strain) HPV (human papilloma virus) at a discount. If you are interested please sign up here. The pricing for 2-doses (age 9-14 years) is 11,600 THB, while that for a 3-dose series (age 15+) is 16,600 THB. The on-campus date and timing will be announced next week, please sign up by this Sunday. For inquiries, please contact the ISB Health Center.
The Harvard Krokodiloes with ISB Tenors & Basses
Join us on Wednesday May 31st on the outdoor stage at 10:30 (Middle School Lunch) for a performance by The Harvard Krokodiloes with a special appearance by our own tenors and basses.
Panther Activities and Athletics Summer Camp Registration Opens June 1st
With the successful launch of our new after school activities/athletics registration program, CCA through PowerSchool will once again be used for our Panther Activities and Athletics Camps. Please note that registration through CCA requires payment to be completed within an hour of sign ups.
We will open CCA Registration for Summer camps from Thursday, June 1st at 6:00pm until Thursday, June 15th at 12:00pm. After that time, it will not be possible to add any students to any sports camp program or switch the program.
Camp dates are on Monday to Friday for the following period:
- June 19 – July 7, 2023
Transition
Campers who are currently G1 and Under will be required to have parents, guardians or nannies to be responsible for the camp transition during camps. No transportation, lunch or snacks are provided during camp. Please have kids bring their own water bottle. We no longer provide the paper cups on campus.
Refunds for camp
The reason we would consider a refund is:
- Your child has a medical issue that requires them to stop an activity (documentation is required).
Note:
If the number of students who sign up for summer camp is less than the minimum requirement, the program will be canceled, with refunds issued.
For questions about Panther Activities please contact Khun Bee at panchary@isb.ac.th. For questions about Panther Athletics please contact Khun Fon at punnanuw@isb.ac.th or Khun Ning at walleeb@isb.ac.th.
A Night to Remember “Imagine” Exclusive Group Promotion
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 7:00 P.M. at the Aksra Theatre
“Imagine”, The Kroks, Thai Youth Orchestra
Invention Center After School & Saturday Programs
Come to the Invention Center on Saturday and make a Jianzi. This is a traditional Chinese game similar to hacky sack or footbag in other parts of the world. This is a free project open to any students, staff, or parents. There will be 6 spots each at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00. 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). PLEASE NOTE: We will close a little early this Saturday so Mr. Dynes can attend his son’s graduation.
Summer School registration still open…
Dear Parents,
In addition to our academic programs during summer school at ISB, we also have a variety of different “camps” available for students!
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