Translate

BISB Weekly Update - November 22th 2024

Message from the School:

Dear TUSKERS families,

This week, we proudly celebrated our TUSKERS’ achievements at the Trimester 1 Award Ceremony. While we recognized their academic excellence, we also honored their growth in character, resilience, and emotional intelligence. It brings us immense pride to see our students thriving both inside and outside the classroom. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing teachers and all parents for your unwavering support in helping our students reach their fullest potential.

Enjoy the full photo album from the Award Ceremony HERE.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 23rd, we are excited to host the U9-U11 BISAL Badminton Tournament from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We will be warmly welcoming players from five international schools across Bangkok. This event offers a great opportunity for our students to showcase their skills in a friendly and supportive environment. All families are invited to support our Team TUSKERS. We look forward to seeing you there!

On Sunday, November 24th, we will host the Junior Maths Mastery Challenge (JMMC). For participating students, please arrive by 8:30 AM for registration. Kindly note that late arrivals will not be allowed into the exam room once the exam has begun. For more details, please refer to the section below. Wishing all participants the very best. GO TUSKERS!

Warm regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

BASIS Experience 2025: STEM and Service in Hawaii

Join our information session on Monday, December 9^th, 2024, starting at 08:30 AM, to learn about our upcoming Stem and Service Trip to Hawaii. This is the third year of the BASIS Experiences trip where our students have an opportunity to travel together, experience the local culture and work towards an educational outcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar:

Disclaimer: Kindly note that event dates and times are subject to change. We encourage you to check the latest newsletter closer to the event for the most accurate information.

Term 2 Tuition Fee Payment Reminder

Dear TUSKERS Families,

We kindly remind you that Term 2 tuition fee payments are due by Friday, November 29th, 2024.

Please note that late payments will incur an interest charge of 1.5% per month.

If you have any questions regarding payments, please contact our Finance Office at bkk.billing@basis.ac.th or 02-415-0099.

Best regards,
The Finance Office

Junior Maths Mastery Challenge (JMMC) 2024 on Sunday, November 24th, 2024

Dear Parent of JMMC participants,

This is a gentle reminder that your child(ren) are scheduled to participate in the Junior Maths Mastery Challenge (JMMC) 2024 on Sunday, November 24th ,2024 at BASIS International School Bangkok. The registration will commence from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. We kindly request that your child(ren) be present prior to 8:30 a.m. We will call students for a line-up at 8:30 a.m. Any student who comes later than the time indicated will be declined to join the competition.

Upon arrival, all recipients will sign their name on the “Attendance Register” and receive their "Candidate Card.".

Please be mindful of the test times as outlined in the Junior Maths Mastery Challenge (JMMC) 2024 regulations.

The exam will start at 9.00 - 10.30 a.m.
Kindergarten will take 45 minutes, Grade 1-6 will take 90 minutes.
Students are not allowed to leave the exam room before 10.30 a.m.

For the competition, participants must bring:

Water bottles.
Students are encouraged to wear their BASIS polo shirt.
The stationery, including two pencils, an eraser, a sharpener, and a ruler, will be provided upon their arrival.

Note: Students are not allowed to bring any math-related materials, such as revision notes, a multiplication table, calculators, or mobile phones, into the examination.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you and your children at BISB on Sunday!

Regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

Early Years Newsletter:

Dear Families,

We are looking forward to welcoming you on campus soon for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please check your email and newsletters for specific details from your child's teacher about how to sign up for a meeting.

As December quickly approaches, it's hard to miss the festive decorations popping up around the city. At school, we are preparing for a special Early Years celebration on the last day before Winter Break.

Please note that we do not host classroom Christmas parties or student gift exchanges on campus. If you would like to plan these events, we encourage you to do so outside of school hours.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Warm regards,
Ms. Annie
Director of Early Years

Primary, Middle & High School Newsletter

Message from Director of Primary and Upper School

Dear Primary and Upper School Families,

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our students on their Term 1 achievements. Their accomplishments were celebrated at the T1 Awards Assemblies. The students have all worked diligently in meeting the high expectations of the BASIS curriculum. They have exhibited perseverance and resilience as they continue to rise to the occasion. Celebrate your child’s successes! We thank you for your valuable and ongoing involvement, support and care in your child’s education.

Term 1 report cards were sent home today with your child. We invite you to meet with the teachers to discuss the Report Cards and your child’s progress. Conferences will be held from November 25 to December 19. Teachers will reach out to you with an invite. All parents are encouraged to schedule a meeting with your child’s teachers to share progress and set goals for Term 2.

Regards,
Ms. Allison
Director of Primary and Upper School

Message from Dean of Middle and High School

Fridays in AE

Fridays in AE is boardgame day, where after a week of hard work, Middle School students have earned some time to enjoy boardgames and card games in Connextions during AE period. It’s especially fun when their teachers join in too! Here are some photos from today.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Best wishes,
Dean Andrew
Dean of Middle and High School

College Counseling Corner:

Greetings BISB Community,

As we know, the BASIS Curriculum is a globally recognized academic program built around exceptional teachers that yields extraordinary results. At BISB, we will experience the full impact of our program with our first graduating class in 2027. In just two short years, our first graduating class will experience the unique and exceptionally impactful Grade 12.

The final year at BASIS Independent is a bridge from traditional classroom learning to applying knowledge in a real context. By this time, most students have their Advanced Placement® (AP®) courses and graduation requirements completed. As such, this year is designed to be the culmination of their whole educational experience through three elements: daily college counseling courses, college-level Capstone, and the Senior Project, a unique opportunity to independently pursue their own research interests.

WHAT IS A CAPSTONE?

Capstone courses are the teacher-created counterpart to AP® courses. While AP® courses typically cover a breadth of content, Capstones offer students the opportunity to explore a topic’s depth. Our teachers’ talents shine as they develop these college-level original courses tied to their own academic passions. In each course, students transition from classroom-style learning typical of high school to seminar-based or lab-based learning typical of college courses.

SAMPLE SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULE

SAMPLING OF CAPSTONE COURSES OFFERED ACROSS THE BASIS NETWORK

Next week I will explain what Senior Projects are and share some amazing examples.

Thank you,
Ms. Kate Irving
College Counselor

Library Corner:

Hello from BISB Library!

The last two weeks our students in Kinder to Grade 3 have continued to read and love our Global Read Aloud books by author Minh Le. Last week we read Built to Last, illustrated by Dan Santat, and this week we read, Real to Me, illustrated by Raissa Figueoroa. Both stories focus on themes of friendship and imagination. We only have 1 week left of our GRA reads before we design and write postcards to our partner schools in the United States and India. I am looking forward to sharing these with the community.

Additionally, I am so excited to invite parents to join BISB Library’s first-ever parent-teacher book club, The Page Turners! Parents, teachers, and staff are invited to gather on Friday, December 6^th in Connections to discuss the thrilling, and hilarious novel, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderer’s by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

I ask that you please read the novel before the event to be ready to discuss and partaker in activities. 2 copies of the books will be available for checkout in the library next week, if you are not able to purchase your own copy. If you would like to purchase your own, Asia Books and Kinokuniya have them in stock.

For this event, it is adults only and light refreshments will be provided, but feel free to bring items to share if desired. To register, please complete the google form here: https://forms.gle/Cpq7erXXQKGWyN3dA

It is my hope that this club will focus on parents and teachers shared love of reading and the joy of storytelling. I hope to see many of you there!

Lastly, please note that the library will be CLOSED before and after school on the following days:

CLOSED – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28^THAND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29^TH

CLOSED – WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4^TH

Thank you and Happy Reading,

Ms. Erika
Librarian

Academic Spotlight

Visual Arts - AP 2D Design, AP Drawing and Middle School Art Elective

At BASIS, the Middle School Visual Arts program lays a strong foundation for future success in AP Art courses. Under Ms. Dash Swani’s guidance, students gain a rich understanding of essential techniques. With 6 years of experience and a Fine Arts degree from the renowned School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Ms. Swani equips her students with the skills needed to excel as artists. In recent projects, students explored additive and subtractive drawing techniques inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, mastering the element of Value to create depth and contrast. This early exposure to concepts like Chiaroscuro and hands-on experience with graphite and charcoal ensures they are well-prepared to advance into AP-level visual arts studies.

Visual Arts at BASIS is an academically rigorous course. AP Art (Advanced Placement Art), is a College Board course designed to help students experience a college level art course. Enrollment in AP courses are beneficial for college applications. With over 25 years teaching experience, Mrs. Azarea Dzinic has welcomed students into AP 2D Design as well as AP Drawing. In AP Drawing, students develop their skills in creating their own ideas and creating unique works of art. Throughout the course they develop an inquiry that guides artmaking through practice, experimentation, and revision of materials, processes, and ideas while demonstrating drawing skills through painting, drawing, sequential art, printmaking, illustration and animation. In AP 2-D Art and Design, students demonstrate 2-D art and design skills through graphic design, sequential art, photography, collage, printmaking, illustration, industrial design, animation, game design and painting.

Celebrate the Musical Talents of our BASIS Students this December

We are thrilled to invite our BASIS community to witness the incredible talents of our students from the BASIS Ensemble Symphony Orchestra as they perform in two remarkable concerts this December.

1. MCGP Bangkae Annual Concert 2024

Date: Sunday, December 15^th, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM

Venue: MACM Hall, College of Music, Mahidol University (Salaya)

Tickets: On sale starting November 30th, 2024, at 11:00 AM

2. 2024 Symphony Orchestra: "Johann Strauss II - An Der Schönen Blauen Donau"

Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Venue: MACM Hall, College of Music, Mahidol University (Salaya)

Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and enjoy an unforgettable day of music. We look forward to seeing you there!

BASIS Winter Camp 2024 is Now Open!

Give your child an action-packed holiday filled with creativity, fun, and new skills! From exploring arts & crafts to mastering gymnastics, swimming, archery, dance, Taekwondo and even cooking and many more, there’s something to ignite every child’s passion!

Let’s help them grow, make new friends, and build confidence this winter!

Camp Dates: 23-27 December 2024 & 6-10 January 2025

Age Groups:

CUKI TOTS (3-5 years old)
CUKI (6-12 years old)

Don’t miss out! Call or LINE to register today:

CUKI TOTS (Coach Joey): 081-143-6792 or LINE @cukitots

CUKI (Mineyo): 080-240-3330 or LINE: cukimineyo

Community News

The 7th Steinway Youth Piano Competition Thailand 2025 is open for registration!

The pinnacle event that aims to identify, encourage, and promote young pianists in the formative stages of their careers.

The registration open until 31 December 2024.

See all details and "Apply Now": https://bit.ly/3X4OYh7

Community Event: Charity Mini-Marathon – December 8th, 2024

Get ready, TUSKERS families and friends! We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the charity mini-marathon at Nakornthon Hospital on December 8th, 2024.

This year, BASIS Bangkok is proud to partner once again with Nakornthon Hospital for the "Run with Love for the Thai Red Cross" event, marking its 14th annual run and our fourth year of support. All funds raised from the event will be donated to the Thai Red Cross, helping to provide essential medical care and social welfare for those in need.

Sign up now by scanning the QR code on the event poster! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference and bond with the community.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Well-being Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

It is with immense excitement that we announce our upcoming "Parents Series," an engaging and comprehensive program designed to address a myriad of topics pertinent to parents throughout their journey. This event will be hosted in the Black Box, featuring Dr. Golf and a distinguished guest host for our final session.

Our series will commence in September with a compelling session on "Effective Communication with Teens," followed by a diverse range of topics each month. Please refer to the attached poster for a detailed schedule of this year’s topics.

We eagerly anticipate your participation and look forward to seeing you there!

Join our BASIS Community Sports Activities!

We invite all parents, students, family members, faculty, and staff to join our fun Community Sports Activities.

Here’s the schedule:

• Tuesday: Badminton (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
• Wednesday: Football (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
• Thursday: Badminton & Basketball (5:30 - 7:30 PM)

Just bring a water bottle, and if you’re playing badminton, don’t forget your racket! No reservations needed, but please sign in at reception if it’s your first time using the facilities this year.

Students aged 14 and up can join without parents but must also submit the form at reception.

We hope to see you there!