Author Archives: Dennis Harter

On Monday and Tuesday of this past week, Middle School kicked off our Clubs and Activities program. Emphasizing the ISB Values of Courage and Balance, students were encouraged to pursue their interests, try new things, and monitor their enthusiastic sign-ups … Continue reading →

On October 6 & 7, Middle School will host Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences. We will be using a combination of spaces around the middle school including the library, MPB areas, and classrooms. With nearly 400 students worth of parents, our conference requires … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, MS students took the NWEA Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) test in Reading and Mathematics. Now that the testing window has closed for the whole school, the result reports are available through PowerSchool – each family’s … Continue reading →

We are happy to welcome Yajie Zhang (Portia) to our Middle School team as the new MS PTA coordinator. We look forward to working with Portia on fun events for MS students this year. Portia can be reached by parents … Continue reading →

As all parents know, it is important to help our children understand how to be aware and safe when out and about. While we provide a safe environment at school, middle school aged students sometimes spend time at shopping centers, … Continue reading →

Next week, we will kick off our MS Clubs and Activities program with an assembly on Monday and a Club Fair on Tuesday. This will be a chance for students to learn about the various options for lunch time or … Continue reading →

Dear MS parents,  This morning (Tuesday), at 8:00 AM, we open the sign-up process for MS Parent-Teacher Conferences, taking place on October 6 & 7. We recommend signing up for one 2 hour session per MS child. If you have … Continue reading →

Here are some upcoming dates and/or events to be aware of: Sept 16 – Spirit Night Oct 6 & 7 – MS Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences Oct 10-14 – October Break: NO SCHOOL Oct 26-28 – Grade 6 Trip to Kanchanaburi As … Continue reading →

Now that we are through MS Open House, we are planning upcoming parent sessions on topics that we know are of interest to MS parents. Please be on the lookout for dates and information for upcoming sessions on: Math in … Continue reading →

This Friday has been a day off for students as teachers worked on professional development here on campus. We value the time that students have with families on these long weekends and hope that it’s been restful for students and … Continue reading →