Author Archives: Dennis Harter

Reminder Announcement: Parent Coffee Session – Keeping teens safe

As parents of middle school students, we find ourselves in the complicated social years of development during which we see our children often value social time with their friends more than with their parents. As these our children become older, … Continue reading

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Positive Two Days of Learning Conversations

We have had two very fruitful days of learning conversations with parents, students and teachers during our Parent-Teacher Conferences for this semester. Thank you to all of the parents who came out and met with their child’s teachers. This partnership … Continue reading

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No School on October 15th

Please note that October 15th is a holiday for Thailand, in remembrance of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX.

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MS Parent-Teacher Conferences

Next week, on October 4 & 5, Middle School is hosting Parent-Teacher (and student) conferences in the gymnasium of the New Sports Complex. Middle School students do not have classes during these two days. This past Monday, you received an … Continue reading

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Wild Panthers – Pushing the Limits with Grade 7s at the EWC

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th This week, I am writing this eNews post from ISB’s Environmental Wilderness Campus (EWC) in Phetchaburi province. I have accompanied group 4 of the Grade 7 students who are here for their Wild Panthers outdoor education … Continue reading

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Sign up for MS Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 4 & 5

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th Starting Tuesday, you will be able to sign up for MS parent-teacher conferences. On October 4th and 5th, next week, we will hosting our semester 1 Parent-Teacher (and Student) Conferences, engaging in conversation with you about your child’s learning. … Continue reading

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Middle School is a formative time of mistake making and learning

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th Middle School is an important time of change and development for adolescents. As parents, you know that your middle school aged-child is changing physically on the outside, but also beginning to behave differently too. This is … Continue reading

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Repeat Announcement: No School on September 20-21

ISB students do not have school on September 20th and 21st. On Thursday, September 20th, teachers and staff will be engaged in professional development throughout the day. For this reason the campus is closed completely from 7:00 AM until 12:30 … Continue reading

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Repeat Announcement: Special Parent Info Session – Considering Boarding School Readiness

For some of our parents, boarding schools may be a consideration for their child in the future. In many cases, this consideration has an impact on family life, school preparation, and social emotional development. Obviously, we think staying at ISB … Continue reading

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Repeat Announcement: MS Parent Coffee – Keeping your MS Child safe in Bangkok

As parents of middle school students, we find ourselves in the complicated social years of development during which we see our children often value social time with their friends more than with their parents. As these our children become older, … Continue reading

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