BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

It is with great pleasure that we would like to congratulate the recipients of the TUSKERS Scholarship and the Talented TUSKERS Scholarship!

TUSKERS Scholarship is a distinguished program dedicated to Grade 8 students. It is a recognition for their commendable academic excellence and outstanding character.

Talented TUSKERS Scholarship is for students from Grades 3 through 12, this scholarship celebrates the achievements of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional talent in various areas such as music, fine arts, sports, or academic competition.

We applaud every student for their creativity, passion, and outstanding contributions to our community. These scholarships not only honor individual achievements but they are also a testament to our unwavering commitment to nurturing and celebrating excellence in all its forms. Congratulations once again to all our deserving recipients! 🌟

Message from Head of School & Head of Operations:

Dear TUSKERS families,

What a wonderful week filled with vibrant activities!

Last weekend's football friendly match was a blast! Kudos to all our athletes and coaches! The match was an excellent preparation for our upcoming BASIS Football Festival on May 11th, 2024. More details of the event are on P.E. Corner below.

This week, our NJHS students visited the Good Shepherd Sisters Bangkok to hand over the proceeds from their successful bake sale fundraising project. It was truly heartwarming to witness the incredible support from the entire community. A big round of applause to our NJHS members for their dedication and kindness!

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 4^th, please join us to support our basketball players in the U13-U15 Boys & Girls Friendly Match with Australian International School Bangkok, Raffles American School Bangkok and Anglo Singapore International School, starting at 1:30 P.M. at our Gymnasium.

Lastly, we cordially invite you to witness firsthand the exceptional and inspiring talents of our TUKSERS in the “BASIS Performing Arts and ECA Showcase” on Thursday, May 9^th, starting from 3:40 P.M. The evening will feature a mix of BASIS chamber music ensembles, classical soloists, orchestra, ballet and Thai dance. Hope to see everyone there!

Take care and have a great long weekend!

Best regards,
Dr. W and Ms. Kwan
Head of School and Head of Operations

Ways to Keep Our Community Safe during the Heat Wave:

As the heat wave is rolling through Thailand during this time, here are some of the things we do at our school to keep our community safer.

We use natural grass field which is 10-15 degrees cooler than artificial turf.
We maintain 20,000 trees and shrubs to help control urban heat island effect.
We use white rooftops to help control the urban heat island effect.
We provide refrigerated drinking water outlets around the school.
We utilize large air-conditioned indoor areas to accommodate our students, including canteen, gym, gymnastics room and multi-purpose room.

Last but not least, our newest initiative, 6. We have just installed water atomizers spaced at outdoor areas frequented by students and staff. This will help to reduce the temperature while maintaining hygiene safety.

At BASIS, we are committed to improve both safety and comfort to our community while minimizing the impact to our environment.

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar:

Blue All Over: A BASIS Arts Electives Performance

Event Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Get ready for a lively performance merging the talents of our drama, choir, art, and band students in Blue All Over. This fun performance takes the form of a live broadcast on Eco TV, a fictional channel dedicated to environmental awareness.

The show begins even before our audience enters the theater, with a foyer that will remind you of a world-class art gallery. Make sure to make time to fully appreciate the art students’ beautiful contributions to the performance.

Our drama students will perform goofy sketches during Eco TV's home shopping segment. The broadcast will be sprinkled with thought-provoking commercials highlighting environmental issues, even featuring a poetry reading.

The choir will serenade you with beautiful songs celebrating our precious planet Earth. Their repertoire will also touch on the frustration felt by younger generations witnessing the threats posed by careless behavior. Our talented band will provide live accompaniment and energetic rhythms throughout the show.

Don't miss this heartwarming and entertaining performance showcasing the hard work of our elective students.

Early Years Newsletter

Hello Early Years Families,

Listening to others is an important life skill, and it takes practice! In Early Years, we focus on listening skills. Being a good listener is an important skill to cooperate well with others as we work together. We learn and practice these Strong Listening strategies at school. Try them at home with your student.

Eyes are ready (point to your eyes)
Ears are listening (cup your ears)
Brain is focused (point to your brain)
Heart is caring (put your hand on your heart)

A way you can practice listening and cooperation skills with your children is to play board games or card games together. Go Fish and Concentration can both be played using cards. Some of my students’ favorite board games from the United States are Chutes and Ladders and Sorry. By playing games like these, you will also be building math skills, color identification skills and you get to have fun together as a family!

Let me know what your family's favorite games are! Thank you for collaborating with us in the continued education of your children.

Sincerely,

Ms. Annie Fletcher
Director of Early Years

Message from the Director of Academic Programs - Update to Middle School Elective Selections

Dear Middle School Families,

We are excited to announce the establishment of a new Computer Science elective for middle school students beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. This course serves as a foundation to prepare students for the more rigorous high school Computer Science electives, culminating in the AP Computer Science program. We encourage students interested in STEM fields to enroll in the course, which is sure to be an enriching and rewarding experience.

The school contintually evaluates and updates our elective course offering in response to student interest and the long-term mission of the school, and we look forward to further expanding our STEM elective program for middle and high schoolers each academic year.

Middle school elective course selection for 2024-25 will open in just a few weeks, so be on the lookout for communication from my office regarding the elective selection process. As always, please feel welcome to reach out to me with any questions.

Have a lovely long weekend,

Mr. Josh Levenson
Director of Academic Programs

2024_25_BISB_Upper_School_Course_Guide.pdf

P.E. Corner

Dear TUSKERS Families,

We are thrilled to share some exciting updates with you, including the impressive results from our recent Swim Meet, along with updates on the BASIS Football Festival, Sports Competition Calendar, and how we are managing the PE Lessons during this extreme heat weather condition.

Puppy Cup Swim Meet Success!

A heartfelt congratulations to all our swimmers! Their remarkable performance has propelled the Swim Team from 34th position to an impressive 11th position. This achievement speaks about the dedication and determination of our students, the unwavering support from parents, and the exceptional commitment of our coaches to fostering excellence. We are immensely proud of all our swimmers and their accomplishments this year.

Upcoming “2nd BASIS Football Festival” Updates: Please note that we will be participating in the U11 and U13 Boys categories only.

Date: Saturday, 11th May 2024
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Venue: BASIS International School Bangkok

We warmly invite all of you to join us for this event. For further details, please refer to the Invitation Letter sent through Schoolzine on May, 1st, 2024.

Update on Sports Competition Calendar for Swim Meets:

Saturday 11^th May 2024 – BASIS Football Festival - SCHEDULED
Saturday 18th May 2024 – BASIS Swim Meet - SCHEDULED
Saturday 25th May 2024 – Assumption University National Swim Meet – CANCELLED Saturday 1st June 2024 – SISB NR Swim Meet - SCHEDULED
Sunday 2nd June 2024 – SISB NR Swim Meet - SCHEDULED
Saturday 8th June 2024 – King's College Swim Meet - CANCELLED

PE Lessons: Heat Policy

The PE teachers have temperature check equipment to monitor heat levels. Students participate in outdoor activities following the guidelines of the heat policy. Regular breaks are provided for hydration and seeking shade. If temperatures rise excessively, classes are moved indoors. Please rest assured that the safety of our children is our utmost priority, and we are taking every precautionary measure to ensure their well-being.

Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. Let's continue to rally behind our athletes as they strive for greatness!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

Warm regards,
Coach Namita
Director of Auxiliary Programs

ECA Corner:

ECA Ballet: May 9, Performing Art and ECA Showcase.

Dear ECA Ballet Parents,

This is a gentle reminder that your little ballerina is scheduled to showcase their ballet talent in the "Performing Arts and ECA Showcase" on Thursday, May 9 at Blackbox from 3:40 p.m. onwards.

Please see the information below about the preparation of all ballerinas to be ready on the day:

All students must wear a ballet outfit and ballet shoes, feel free to wear white or pink stockings underneath. Tied hair bun and make- up are encouraged for students. Please see the example attire below for your reference.
Parents can come to help your child (ren) dress up and put make-up on at the dance studio from 3:10–3:35 p.m.; please be presented at the reception area as a meeting point at 3:00–3:05 p.m., and Ms. Tasha will direct you to the dance studio.

Taekwondo ECA: Belt Promotion Test

Dear Taekwondo Parents,

We would like to inform you that we will be organizing a belt promotion test at the end of this term on Tuesday,May 14 2024 (following a normal ECA schedule) for both Early Years, Primary and Upper School. The Belt Promotion Test be will conducted by International Taekwondo Academy with an external Master Examiner.

If you are interested to register your child for a belt promotion this semester, please register via the link attached below prior to Wednesday, May 8 2024.

Schoolzine Website

Library Corner:

Hello from BISB Library!

BISB Book Club is excited to announce its special visiting author event. Join us in the Library before school on Wednesday, May 15th from 7:10 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. for a virtual book discussion and Q&A with author Misa Sugiura – author of Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind, Momo Arashima Breaks the Mirror of the Sun, and It’s Not Like It’s a Secret. The Library will open at 7:00 a.m. for attendees to arrive.

This event is open to non-book club members. Any student in Grade 4 and up is welcome to attend, in addition to parents and teachers. This free event is registration only to verify the number of attendees, so please register here to reserve a seat! All BISB Book Club members are automatically registered. Registration link: https://forms.gle/NBAfhcxjkrQnHi1o9

Haven’t read Misa Sugiura’s work? No problem, stop by the library to checkout one of her novels as we have them all! Please feel free to email Ms. Erika if you have any questions regarding this event.

I hope to see some of you there!

Ms. Erika
Librarian

Academic Spotlight :

Students from the Intro to Business class visited Choo Jai Station, a local restaurant seeking assistance with developing a marketing plan to expand its customer base. The owners welcomed our students, offering them samples from their menu and sharing the restaurant's history. Students engaged actively, asking questions to collect data and insights for their project. This visit provided a valuable real-life application of their classroom learning and an opportunity to engage with local stakeholders.

Expert Talk about ‘Screening Device & Media’ with Dr. Kulnida Temchavala (Dr. Golf)

Tuition Fees for 2024-25 Reminder:

Dear BASIS families,

A gentle reminder to make Tuition Fees payment by May 15th, 2024, 4:00 P.M. to enjoy the credit card fee waiver promotion. Any credit card payments made after this time will incur the applicable credit card fee.

Please also note that payment is due by June 21st, 2024, in order to secure your seat for the next academic year.

We thank you for your continued support. Please feel free to reach out to our team if you have any questions.

Most sincerely,
Dr. W and Ms. Kwan
Head of School and Head of Operations

BASIS Summer Camp 2024

Our BASIS Explorer Camp and Mandarin Summer Camp 2024 are now available for registration. There are varieties of summer camps made available for all age from 3-12 years. Join us for a fun variety of sets of activities for camp and make this summer one to remember for your child/ren. Please stay tuned for more Summer Camps!

**Open to both BASIS and non-BASIS students.

**Space is limited, and to register, please scan QR code in the poster.

For more detail, please contact school line @bisb or email at communication@basis.ac.th