Author Archives: Dennis Harter

Grade 6 Trip To Kanchanaburi

by Wes Przybylski, Grade 6 Team Leader The grade 6 recently went on an incredible 3 day trip to Kanchanaburi where students connected without devices, built community, and simply had a blast together! Throughout the trip everyone was smiling and … Continue reading

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Intercultural Week – Nov 7-11

ISB is excited to engage in Intercultural Week next week, with activities throughout the week celebrating our cultural diversity and the many cultures that our community identifies or connects with. With such an well-traveled community, there are countless cultures to … Continue reading

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First MS Eco-Trip a Learning Success

by Kerry Dyke, MS Service Coordinator Two weekends ago we had our first overnight Eco Trip since the pandemic started.  It was so great to get back into eco-action.  20 students and 3 chaperones went to Kuiburi to work with … Continue reading

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Upcoming MS Student Leadership Seminar

Our November 19 MS Student Leadership Seminar is entitled “All Means All: Creating a Culture of Belonging.” Our focus will be on helping students understand how they can create and contribute to a culture of belonging. Students will be presented … Continue reading

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Next Week Schedule

Next week returns to a full 5-day week of school. With the grade 6 having been away these past few days, it’s important to note that we return on Monday with Day 8. Monday, Oct 31 – Day 8 Tuesday, … Continue reading

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Upcoming Session for parents of children who identify as LGBTQ+

In case you missed this in the all school eNews a few weeks ago… Are you interested in participating in a discussion group for parents of children who identify as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer)? The ISB counselors are … Continue reading

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Schedule Next Week

On Monday, Thailand observes Chulalongkorn Day (actually on Sunday) with a substitute holiday. Students do not have school on Monday and teachers will be engaging in professional development that day, working with outside experts and consultants. We are also excited … Continue reading

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Playground Access and MS Students

We are very excited to have terrific facilities at ISB and our playgrounds are no exception. Of course, we built them for student use, so we want students using them. As our MS students know, currently they do not have … Continue reading

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Building Leadership skills in Grade 8

In the weeks preceding the October break, grade 8 students were engaging in their Advisory classes with the question of what it means to be a grade 8 leader. Students discussed and agreed on attributes of a leader and used a … Continue reading

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Building Digital Citizenship Skills in Grade 7

Before the October break, our Grade 7 Advisory program was working on important digital citizenship skills with students. Students focused on and discussed topics like staying organized with online tools, email etiquette, online safety, overseeing their digital footprint, and of … Continue reading

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