ISB will host the Amorn Group, ISB Kids Triathlon on December 5th. This is an annual community event where kids can experience the multi-sport of Triathlon – swim, bike and run. Save the date – registration opens October 26th here.
Contact:
Kellie Alexander, Community Activities Coordinator
kelliea@isb.ac.th
We’ve launched disposable boxes/bowls and cutlery sets in the ISB cafeteria. This will allow you to take your favourite Epicure meals home or beyond the cafeteria.
When purchasing food in the Middle School and High School cafeteria, many staff members, parents and students at ISB take their lunch from the cafeteria to enjoy it in their classrooms or in common areas around campus. This is one of the many benefits that comes with ISB’s open and beautiful campus – many great breakfast and lunch spots! However, this practice makes it very hard for Epicure and our ISB Building and Grounds staff to locate and return all the plates, bowls, cups and cutlery to its rightful place. The cafeteria loses roughly 4000 pieces of cutlery out of the cafeteria each year on account of this. These กลับบ้าน (take away) meals also create unnecessary waste around campus.
Starting October 1st, ISB and Epicure introduced biodegradable plate/box takeaway sets (including cutlery) in an attempt to reduce these concerns, and other sanitary issues generated when food is taken away from the main cafeteria. The cost per set is Baht 15 and they can be requested as you order your food at the counter, when you grab your salad from the salad bar, or will be found at the checkouts.
There will be designated areas where cafeteria plastic plates and cutlery are allowed: in the main cafeteria, the staff room by the main cafeteria and the outdoor seatings areas between the cafeteria and Field D. The Grind will also be providing the Green Panther Green cups in these areas, and for take aways you will receive the plant-based plastic cups. (The plastic plates will continue to be used in the Elementary Cafeteria, where takeaway is not an option.)
In order to put our food waste to good, sustainable use, there will also be designated, red trash bins for the disposables and any food remaining in them, which will be taken daily off campus for composting.
You can also be the ultimate environmentalist and bring your own takeaway containers and avoid the cost while further protecting the environment.
Thank you for helping us to reduce our overall waste, be more efficient with our resources and keep our campus clean.
October 15 – 31st
MTUTD Soccer school is offering special training sessions. Open for boys and girls aged 4-15, the sessions run Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 5 pm, while Saturday and Sunday is 4 pm- 6pm.
Click here for more information.
Contact:
Stephen Romary
stever@mtutd.info
You can watch all the IASAS games live, from the comfort of your workplace or home. Follow the links below to find the tournament website and streaming link. Check out the tournament schedule below to see when ISB is playing.
GO PANTHERS!!
Contact:
Derrick QUINET, Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
We will host our 20th annual triathlon, this year in partnership with Amorn group Thailand. The event will be limited to 300 participants, so act fast!
Registration – 850 Baht per participant. Registration will only be online.
To register go to: http://www.gotorace.com/event/trikids-thailand/
You can also have a look at the video of last year’s event.
Please note that a parent of each student is required to volunteer on the day of the event. There is a 2,000 baht opt out donation for those parents not wishing to volunteer.
Contact:
Kellie ALEXANDER, Community Activities Coordinator
kelliea@isb.ac.th
“Nutcracker” Dance-Theater Production on Wed Nov 7 The ISB Dance Department presents the annual Fall showcase, “Nutcracker” as an arts collaboration! This holiday-inspired fairytale celebrates childhood imagination and the gift-giving spirit. The ISB ‘reboot’ of this classic tale sets the holiday party in the 1980s with a fantasy candy land, K-pop Bubble Gum Kids, the Sugar Plum (skating) gang, and a Muay Thai battle before the Snowflakes fall. You don’t want to miss it! 2 Performances on Wednesday, November 7 in CCT @ 3:30 & 6:30 with Guest Artist work from Patrice LeRoy, and ISB’s Jazz Band joining the HS/MS Dancers. Entrance fee is a SUGGESTED DONATION to the Pakkret Women’s Shelter.
Anthony Giles , PK-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Set in the 1930s, Anything Goes takes place aboard the passenger ship the SS American, following the fortunes of Billy Crocker – a stock broker who has stowed away to be with his love – the debutante Hope Harcourt. The only problem is – she’s engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh! Fast-paced, fun, and filled with upbeat dance numbers and memorable songs – Anything Goes is a fantastic show for all the family! *Note: contains mild adult humour. (Reno and Hope will be played by Imogen Alexander and Leah Scranton on Thursday 22nd and the Saturday matinee, and by Jacelia Breedlove and Jenni Lochridge on Friday 23rd and the Saturday 5:30 performance.) Tickets are available online NOW at: https://www.
SHOW DATES
Thursday 22nd November – 3:30pm
Friday 23rd November – 3:30pm
Saturday 24th November – 1:00pm
Saturday 24th November – 5:30pm
Contact:
Anthony Giles, Pk-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
By: ISB Admissions
admissions@isb.ac.th
Unfortunately, given the transient nature of our community, often we need to bid farewell to families at the end of Semester 1. For those of you who are not returning to ISB after Semester 1, we would like to please remind you to notify the appropriate divisional office/s as soon as possible and complete the withdrawal form to enable us to process school records that will be required by the new school.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Please note that the First Friday With Andy scheduled for 2 November has been postponed until Friday 9 November.
“First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested.
Contact:
Dr. Andrew Davies, andrewd@isb.ac.th
Head of School
Dear Parents of Students in Grades 3-8 and Grade 10,
Earlier this year, students in grades 3 through 8 took the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. MAP is one of multiple assessment pieces that our teachers use to monitor student growth and determine next steps in 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, ongoing formative assessment (assessment that helps us design more appropriate subsequent learning experiences).
MAP also measures your child’s achievement level compared to other students who have taken this test, and measures academic growth over time in the areas of mathematics and reading. However, the student sample is drawn from US public and private schools, not international schools. The test does not cover all academic skills, nor does it cover such areas as physical, artistic, or interpersonal skills. Parents will gain a more complete picture of student performance by looking at this test along side a variety of classroom work samples and other assessments over a period of time.
Your child’s MAP assessment results are now available on PowerSchool. When you log in, you should see a link in the upper right corner where you can Download MAP Results.
We will have a parent meeting on Monday, November 5 at 1:30 to talk about standardized testing at ISB. This will include information about MAP (given to students in grades 3-8) and the ISA (given to students in grades 3 5, 7, and 10). We will meet in MPB 3. Your involvement in your child’s education is crucial. We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 5!
Sincerely,
Debi Caskey
Deputy Head of School for Learning
ISB introduced new Sport Coordinators this school year, and these inspired individuals have already helped facilitate significant growth and positive change within our programs. Borne from our annual review of the ISB Athletic and CAO program, and with the full support of our school leadership and the Strategic Improvement & Learning Committee of the board, these positions are being trialled with the aim of improving student learning and quality of experience for our athletes.
The Sport Coordinators work closely with the ISB Athletic Department, acting as champions and advocates for each of our thirteen pathway programs (IASAS sports). Our Sport Coordinators have already delivered a significant impact to our programs this year, generating a number of proposals for facility enhancements and helping to facilitate our Season One coaches’ professional development day. Our Coordinators are identifying ways in which each sport can continue to raise its profile, grow in strength and opportunity, meet our ever-changing needs, and fulfill our vision and mission.
Other areas we’ve targeted this year include researching top-level competition, delivering enhanced training techniques, instilling mental toughness, providing more challenge and enrichment opportunities, and establishing better vertical alignment by sport, U11-Varsity. We are also brainstorming more ways to connect with and enrich our local community through camps, outreach programs, and events. Keep your eyes open for the upcoming BBSA coaches’ clinic for parent-volunteers, the Panthers’ Volleyball Academy, and more innovative ideas emerging from this fledgling program and these highly invested educator-coaches.
Our ISB Sport Coordinators are also here to help answer any sport specific questions you may have, and they are happy to help direct you to an appropriate opportunity or program for your son/daughter. Please feel free to reach out by email if you have any queries.
ISB SPORT COORDINATORS 2018-2019:
Football: David Speirs davids@isb.ac.th
Volleyball: Joseph Barnes josephb@isb.ac.th
Cross Country: Kellie Alexander kelliea@isb.ac.th
Rugby: Andy McRobbie amcrobbie63@gmail.com
Touch: Chad Bates chadb@isb.ac.th
Basketball: Derrick Quinet derrickq@isb.ac.th
Swimming: Corry Day swim@isb.ac.th
Tennis: Bob Connor bobc@isb.ac.th
Softball: Boom Fitzgerald krittiyf@isb.ac.th
Badminton: Boonsueb K. boonsueb@isb.ac.th
Baseball: Joel Palanog: joelp@isb.ac.th
Golf: Kevin Callahan kevinc@isb.ac.th
Track & Field: TBA-contact: markj@isb.ac.th
Contact:
Derrick Quinet, 
Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
If you are interested in engaging and/or expanding your Mindfulness Practice consider the following opportunities:
December 8 to 10, 2018 – A Mindfulness Retreat
January/February 2019, Mindful Self-Compassion Course
January 14th – March 11th, 2019 – Mondays 3-4:30,
Contact:
Elizabeth Rossini, PhD
Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning
elizabethr@isb.ac.th
ISB Baseball/Softball Coaching Clinics – November 18
ISB is offering free, one-off baseball and softball coaching clinics for all interested coaches, including our BBSA and Travel Team coaches, with the aim of building up our community coaching capacity.
This will be a unique opportunity, so if you’re a community coach or love the game of softball or baseball, please sign up to attend. The aim of this clinic is to share the existing knowledge and collective experience amongst all coaches and to introduce a teaching philosophy that will help deliver an enhanced learning experience for our students and BBSA players.
Coaches will explain a variety of drills and reinforce how to systematically teach the fundamentals for differing age groups and skill levels. Participants will be able to ask questions, engage in drills, and observe as Coach Joel and Coach Samantha demonstrate a number of instructional methods and practice plans aimed to keep players engaged, challenged, and always improving!
If you are a BBSA or travel team coach, or if you’d simply like to learn more about coaching baseball/softball, please join us on November 18 from 3-5pm at ISB for this free coaching clinic.
SIGN UP FOR THE COACHING CLINIC HERE!
Contact:
Derrick Quinet
Athletic Director
derrickq@isb.ac.th
ISB Strings Bash 2018: On November 29th, over 120 string musicians from 3rd-12th grade will join together for the annual Strings Bash. This event is a wonderful display of commitment, community, and musicianship. Come out to see the ES, MS, and HS String Orchestras under the direction of Adrianna Gricius, on Thursday, November 29th at 6:30pm in the Culture Center Theater. Free Admission.
Contact:
Anthony Giles, PK-12 Arts & Activities Director
anthonyg@isb.ac.th
Panther Tennis Session 2 is starting this week! Adult class is also available.
Registration can be done at https://www.isb.ac.th/panther-
The ISB Pathways Program aims to provide High School students with valuable work experience and guidance. We do this through internships, job shadowing, the career fair and visiting guest speakers.
The Career Fair brings professionals from our alumni, parent and the wider Bangkok community to join a panel discussion and a fair. The panel addresses student questions about how to choose the right path of career, how to approach career choices and opportunities, and gives our speakers a chance to share their personal story and their journey on their career path. The fair that follows gives students the opportunity to ask particular, more detailed questions to the visiting professionals about their job and industry.
We’re currently looking for parent speakers to join the panel and Pathways program for the next Career Fair on January 24th, from 10am to noon.
Should you be interested, please register here.
The next “First Friday with Andy” will take place on Friday 9th November at 8:00am in the Orange Room (near the admissions office).
“First Friday with Andy” is an open forum for parents to meet informally with the Head of School and address any topics of interest or concern. No signing up is necessary; simply come and participate if you are free and interested.
Contact:
Dr. Andrew Davies, andrewd@isb.ac.th
Head of School
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
We will host our 20th annual triathlon, this year in partnership with Amorn group Thailand. The event will be limited to 300 participants, so act fast!
Registration – 850 Baht per participant. Registration will only be online.
To register go to: http://www.gotorace.com/event/trikids-thailand/
You can also have a look at the video of last year’s event.
Please note that a parent of each student is required to volunteer on the day of the event. There is a 2,000 baht opt out donation for those parents not wishing to volunteer.
Contact:
Kellie ALEXANDER, Community Activities Coordinator
kelliea@isb.ac.th
30th November, 2018 – 10.25 a.m.
ISB Photography studio
Kayleigh Ghiot works is the Communications and Creative Executive for ISB and is also a conservation photographer, specializing in topics such as counter wildlife trafficking, animal tourism, conservation and educational awareness. Her experience includes working with WWF in Vietnam, Freeland Foundation in Thailand, TRAFFIC, USAID, Animals Asia and ASC UK.
Join her talk on November 30th to learn more about her work and these important causes.
Contact Kayleigh Ghiot
kayleigh@isb.ac.th
It’s time for Season 2 Spirit Night when our Varsity Basketball players will play in the ISB Basketball Invitational. Just to make it more interesting, our Tennis, Rugby, and Touch Rugby Teams will be playing too!
We will be once again be very busy running the Spirit Tent, selling snacks and beverages and contributing to our fundraising efforts in support of all school Athletics, Arts, Academics and Activities. Please join your Booster team by signing up for a 1-hour shift via this link: Spirit Night – Season 2.
Please also note: In case you are looking for some ISB Spirit Wear, we will be opening the Booster Hut Saturday from 12-1:30 p.m. Come in and check out some new arrivals!
GO PANTHERS!
