High School Upcoming events (Please click):
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eNewsletter Guidelines
Shelley Bragg
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.
What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.
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Summer School at ISB – Less than two weeks to go…
Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
maurilib@isb.ac.th
Dear HS Parents,
Registration for summer school is going well and Session 1 of Summer School 2017 will begin on Monday, June 12th!
Reminder, you can go to the ISB website, or click here, to access all information about summer school dates, programs, and fees, or visit Khun Fon in our Summer School Office (located through door on the right side of the ISB Bookstore).
For any questions, please email sumdir17@isb.ac.th
Best Regards,
Mr. Maurilio Baron-Toaldo
Summer School Director
International School Bangkok
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Annual Medical Screening For Students
Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
It is the time of year when we need to start the medical screening process for ALL students.
We have modified the screening process so there is a basic medical screen for most students with a more extensive screen for students entering Grades 3, 6, 9 and 11 which includes a tuberculosis screen. Any student who has had a new student medical examination after January 2017 will not need a repeat examination. All students must fill in the Nurse Medication Consent form.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2017 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
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ISBean
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
ISBean will be ending the school year by selling every Friday (until the last day) from 2:30 – 3:30 in the cafeteria! Come by and get some bags of our high quality Arabica coffee beans for a good cause. ISBean Fair Trade Coffee is a social enterprise that aims to sell premium quality, fair-trade coffee beans to the ISB community. Our profit will be going to an agricultural community in Omgoi, a remote area of Chiang Mai, to support the farmers and villagers and aid with agricultural development in the rural area. Our 250 gram bags cost 300 THB each, and you can buy 4 bags for 1000 THB.
ISBean Officers
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News from HS Counseling
Kevin Davy
kevind@isb.ac.th
Grade 9
Final exams will arrive before we know it. There will be some in class review but most teachers will also offer additional study / review sessions after school. It is important that students try and take advantage of these opportunities, please encourage them to do so. We also have a learning hub that our students can drop into at any time of the year. Teachers and learning support specialists staff this.
Mr. Davy had shared some resources with students this week in regards to exam preparation and addressing potential anxiety, here is one of the documents:
https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/reducing_test_anxiety.pdf
Here is also a recent short article shared that reframes ways to look at anxiety leading into an event or exam: http://www.gozen.com/transforming-test-anxiety-with-a-mindset-shift/
Students are also reminded that if they are interested in ISB summer school that they register as soon as possible. We have applications in our office, which require specific signatures, please have your son or daughter pick one up. Here is the link with information: https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/academics/summer-school
Students have received their confirmed course selections for next year. Be sure to check with your son/daughter and make sure that they have the courses that suit their needs. Any questions, have them check in with Mr. Davy
FYI – this summer students will keep their computers at home, they do not have to hand them in like last year.
Grade 10
Students have received their list of classes for next year. Be sure and check with your son/daughter and make sure that they have a schedule that suits their needs. Any questions, ask your counselor and she/he will take a look. Just another couple weeks to think about this year and then you can relax and look forward to a break!
Grade 11
These last few weeks can be quite stressful as students manage end of year assignments, assessments and as many students plan for SAT/ACT tests. Many classes will start final exam review soon. Parents should help students find balance in what can be a hectic time ensuring they get plenty of rest and downtime to stay recharged through June 9! Help your student reflect on what has gone well this year and where they’ve met success. This will help students identify what is important to them as they prepare for life after ISB.
11th graders took a self-assessment related to their college planning and identified their personal “to do” list for now through July. Ask them about it! We discussed summer visits to colleges, the need to find balance in Senior year with enjoying what is the final year at home for most students, and making a plan for testing, recommendations, and essay writing. Students have access to resources on Haiku to get them starting to think about how to write for the US and UK.
Grade 12
SENIOR TRANSITION DAY – On Wednesday, June 7 from 7:30-2:00 all seniors are required to participate in Senior Transition Day.
HIGH SCHOOL CLEARANCE FORM (Leaver’s Form) – The High School Clearance Form was due last Friday, May 19. Several students have not submitted their form yet. A student’s final transcript and diploma will not be issued until the completed Form has been submitted to their counselor.
College News
Here is the link to upcoming college visits for this week’s newsletter:
https://sites.google.com/a/isb.ac.th/isb-hs-university-advising/university-visit-calendar
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Powerschool from 31st May until 9th June
Susan Canobie susanca@isb.ac.th In order to finalise examination grades and end of semester reports, students and parents will not be able to see these sections on Powerschool between Monday 27th May and Friday 9th June. All other features in Powerschool … Continue reading
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Leavers Clearance Forms
Susan Canobie susanca@isb.ac.th All students who will be moving on from ISB next year need to complete a Leavers Clearance Form prior to the end of the semester. Without completion of this form transcripts and other important documents cannot be … Continue reading
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Upcoming June Exams
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
All students should have received their individual exam schedules through Powerschool (they appear at the top left of the main lookup screen). If you have not seen it, please log on to Powerschool and ask your son or daughter.
- June 2017 exams run from Thursday 1st June to Wednesday 8th June. Wednesday is a grading and makeup day, so students only need to be at ISB if they are taking an exam.
- There are 3 exam sessions each day which have 7:20, 10:00 and 1:00 start times, except for students with accommodations, who have separate schedules. Students should arrive at their exam venues 15 minutes early. Students will not be permitted to leave an exam early.
- Students are expected to bring pens, pencils, rulers, erasers, ISB ID card, calculator (if required) and a clear water bottle to each exam.
- Students who do not have an exam on a day may stay at home to study or use our Library for private study.
- Students can leave school early after an exam by completing an exam early departure form (below) or hard copies can be obtained from the HS Office. Students will need to have a parent-signed, completed form for each instance they wish to leave campus.
- Students are expected to take each exam as scheduled. Students who are sick for an exam must contact the HS office immediately. Medical certificates MUST be provided.
- Thursday 9th June and Friday 10th June are exam feedback days where normal attendance is expected. Teachers will look at group and individual feedback, review mark schemes and success criteria, look at exemplary answers and develop future goals. School will still finish at 11:30am on Friday following the HS end of year assembly.
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High School Upcoming events (Please click):
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GCW Refunds
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
andyv@isb.ac.th
Some of our GCW courses finished with with a positive balance remaining in their account, therefore we are refunding the balance of these accounts to students who attended each specific course. Parents should receive an email if your child’s course has a refund.
Courses that receive a refund are: Australia, Bali, Bhutan, Biking in Thailand, Elephant Nature Park, Khaolak, Koh Tao, Laos, Maekok, Nepal, Nonthaburi School for the Deaf, Oman, Operation Smile, Panya Project, Phang Nga, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Vietnam.
Please note that GCW refunds will only be released with appropriate Identification presented to the High School Office. Parents need to have either a copy of their passport or a copy of their school ID when picking up the cash refund.
For parents who wish to have their HS child pick up the money, please print out and complete a copy of the form that will be attached to the email you receive regarding refunds to confirm that your child will pick up the cash. Your child will also need to bring a copy of their HS ID to complete this process.
We are requesting that all refunds are to be picked up next week, Monday May 29 – Friday 2 June.
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eNewsletter Guidelines
Shelley Bragg
shelleyb@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.
What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.
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Annual Medical Screening For Students
Sally Plomley
sallyp@isb.ac.th
It is the time of year when we need to start the medical screening process for ALL students.
We have modified the screening process so there is a basic medical screen for most students with a more extensive screen for students entering Grades 3, 6, 9 and 11 which includes a tuberculosis screen. Any student who has had a new student medical examination after January 2017 will not need a repeat examination. All students must fill in the Nurse Medication Consent form.
Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
Any student with Diabetes, Asthma or Anaphylaxis will also need an action plan filled out by the doctor. Forms are available for download from the ISB website. ISB Health Services Forms and Resources
ALL FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH CLINIC BY JUNE 30 2017 either in person or via email nurse@isb.ac.th
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News from HS Technology Coordinator and Librarian
Chris Bell
christob@isb.ac.th
This year ALL existing high school students will be allowed to keep their computers over the summer. Please pay attention to the details below.
- Senior students’ accounts will be closed within 30 days of graduation. This doc will help you clear your computer – As always let me know if you need help.
- You can now UPDATE to Sierra OS on your Mac >>> You must follow these steps exactly or it will create problems:
- Run the Uninstaller Attached to this email
- Restart
- Then you can update to Sierra
- If you are leaving Thailand over the break you are taking you computer please complete the INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE FORM and return to Ed Tech or Mr. Bell in the Library.
- Library Updates:
Please note that today we will be closing out the academic year checkouts. You are still welcome and encouraged to checkout books for summer. We need to update the system for summer and next school year. Please renew or return any library items. Thanks for your support on this matter.
Warmest Regards,
Christopher Bell
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News from HS Counseling
Andrew Weiser
andrew@isb.ac.th
All
Exams are almost completed… we wish the students (and parents) a restful and rejuvenating summer!! What should the students be doing over the summer?? Relax, sleep in, read a book for pleasure and spend time with family.
All grade 9, 10 and 11 students have received their list of courses for next year. Be sure and check with your son/daughter and make sure that they have the courses that suit their needs. Any questions, ask your counselor.
Students are also reminded that if they are interested in ISB summer school that they register as soon as possible. We have applications in our office which require specific signatures, please have your son or daughter pick one up. Here is the link with information: https://www.isb.ac.th/learning-isb/academics/summer-school
Grade 11
We wish the “soon to be” seniors a restful and rejuvenating summer!! What should they be doing over the summer?? In addition to relaxing, sleeping in, reading a book for pleasure and spending time with family, if they are an IB Diploma student, write an EE rough draft and all “soon to be” seniors should research, research, research colleges and universities!!!
Grade 12
Seniors are off on a well-deserved break!! We look forward to their return on Wednesday, June 7 for their Senior Breakfast and Graduation Practice.
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The High School Student Leadership
Becky Hansberry
beckyh@isb.ac.th
The High School Student Leadership Training will be on Monday, August 14th from 1:00 to 3:00. Kick start the new school year by learning or improving your leadership skills! Sign up here now! Registration closes August 9th.
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Leavers from Grades 9 -11
Susan Canobie
susanca@isb.ac.th
It is always sad to say farewell to a number of students from ISB next week and we wish them all the very best as they move on to their next adventure.
All these students MUST complete a Leavers Clearance form before important transition documents can be released to their new schools. These forms can be collected from a student’s counselor and be returned with all signatures by Thursday 8th June. If a student has misplaced their form they can see one of the counseling secretaries for a reprint.
If no Clearance Form is received a report card hold will be put in place and no transcript can be issued. Thank you in advance for your assistance in expediting this process.
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Report Cards
Susan Canobie susanca@isb.ac.th Report cards for semester 2 will be available on Powerschool from around 5pm on Friday 9th June. If your child has not returned a book or have unpaid fees etc. then a report card hold may be … Continue reading
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HS Awards Assembly Photos
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
Last week we celebrated the students in Grade 9-11 receiving awards in the HS Awards Assembly. To access photos from this event, please follow this link to find pictures from the assembly.
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Message from the Principal
Philip Bradley
philipb@isb.ac.th
This is the last communication of the 2016 – 2017 school year and I wish you all a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break, I hope you get to spend time with both your immediate and extended families.
To our graduating seniors and other departing students I wish you all success in your future endeavours and that your memories of ISB and the values that guide us as a community stay with you.
To returning students and the rising freshmen our welcome back assembly is at 7:15 on Tuesday August 15th.
On a personal note this year is my last year at ISB and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the colleagues, students and parents who contribute so much to the ISB community and make it such a wonderful place. We wish you all the very best and will miss you!
Philip Bradley
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