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BISB Weekly Update - February 17th 2025

Message from the School:

Dear TUSKERS Family,

Welcome back from spring break! We hope you and your family had a refreshing holiday. As we step into the next part of the school year, we look forward to many engaging lessons and special events that will continue to inspire our students.

Next week, get ready for an exciting Spirit Week as we celebrate our theme: “Love of Reading: Books as Windows”, highlighting multicultural influences from the African diaspora! We encourage our students to dress up according to each day’s theme, embracing creativity and unity. For detailed information, please refer to the section below this newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see all the incredible growth and achievements our students will accomplish!

Warm regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

Re-Enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Dear Parents,

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to inform you about the re-enrollment process for 2025-2026. Re-enrollment ensures your child’s place while allowing the school to plan resources for an optimal learning experience. The non-refundable re-enrollment fee will be applied toward next semester’s tuition.

This re-enrollment fee has always been an important part of our process, helping us plan effectively to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Last year, we tried making an exception for this payment, but it led to unexpected challenges that disrupted the smooth transition of our students. With this process in place, your commitment allows us to plan with confidence and continue providing a well-prepared and enriching environment for all our students.

An invoice for the 80,000 THB re-enrollment fee will be issued on Monday, February 24, 2025, and is due by Friday, March 28, 2025.

Special privilege for payment made by March 7, 2025; Visa & MasterCard payments will not incur a credit card fee while American Express payments will have a reduced 1% fee.

After March 7, 2025, regular credit card fees apply while bank transfers are accepted without any fees.

To secure your child’s place for the next academic year, the re-enrollment fee must be received by March 28, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact our Finance Office. We appreciate your trust and look forward to another wonderful year ahead.

Best regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok

Important Update: BASIS Experience 2025 - Hawaii Program Cancellation

Dear BASIS Parents,

We sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the BASIS Experience 2025: STEM and Service in Hawaii program.

After a thorough review and careful consideration, we regret to inform you that due to unforeseen logistical challenges and evolving travel conditions, we must cancel this year’s program. Ensuring a safe, seamless, and enriching experience for our students has always been our top priority, and given the current circumstances, we believe this decision is in the best interest of all participants.

We understand that this news may come as a disappointment, and we truly appreciate your trust in BASIS International School Bangkok and our commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.

For families who have already submitted payments, our team will be in touch regarding the full refund process.

While we are unable to move forward with the Hawaii experience this year, we remain dedicated to curating exceptional educational opportunities and will keep you informed about upcoming programs in the future.

Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at communication@basis.ac.th or via LINE @BISB.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Best regards,
BASIS International School Bangkok
Community Relations & Communications Team

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.

“Proud to be BASIS Parent” Campaign

Dear BASIS Parents,

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming ad campaign titled “Proud to be BASIS Parent” that celebrates the unique strengths, diversity, and pride of our BASIS International School Bangkok community. This campaign will highlight the voices of our parents and showcase the joyful and inspiring journey of our students.

We are looking for parent volunteers who would like to participate in this meaningful project alongside their children.

Campaign Details

What: Filming for the “Proud to be BASIS Parent” campaign, including a group scene where parents and students confidently express their pride in being part of the BASIS family.
When: After school hours Wednesday, 19 February 2025 at 4:00 PM. Please arrive 30 mins before the shooting time for briefing, with filming expected to take no longer than 30-60 minutes.
Where: BASIS International School Bangkok campus: @Amphilawn
Highlights:

A drone-shot scene featuring parents and students waving flags from various countries and saying “Definitely!” to the camera.
Moments that celebrate our diverse, global community.

Why Volunteer?

Celebrate Your Pride: Be part of a campaign that reflects the amazing BASIS community and the pride we share as parents.
Inspire Others: Help prospective families understand the unique and enriching environment at BASIS.
Create Memories: Share a fun, meaningful experience with your child that will be remembered for years to come.

If you are interested in volunteering for this campaign, please line us via School Official Line account.

Your participation will play a vital role in showing the world what makes BASIS International School Bangkok truly special. We thank you in advance for your enthusiasm and support!

Warm regards,
Communication Team

Calling All Musicians: Student Recital Auditions Now Open!

We are excited to announce upcoming auditions for our Student Recital! The performance will take place in the Blackbox Theater on Friday, March 7th. Auditions will be held on Monday, February 24th, from 3:30-5:00. Please see below for more information about this musical event.

Note: Students taking private lessons through BASIS do not need to audition, they will plan their recital performance with their teacher directly. If your student takes lessons outside of BASIS and is interested in performing in the Recital, please fill out the audition form.

Audition Details:

Date: Monday, February 24
Time: 3:30-5:00 (sign up for one half-hour block within this time, during which several students will audition)
Sign-up Deadline: Friday, February 21
Location: Music Room 2201

Audition Guidelines:

Selection should be no longer than 3 minutes.
Any backing track or accompaniment should be provided prior to the audition.
Please bring all instruments and materials required for your performance to the audition, rehearsal, and performance. Note: acoustic piano will be provided.
Music selections should be classical in style and fit within a formal recital context.
Instruments should be acoustic.

Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/jiWVeUqrQocNqTgq9

Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia
Creative Arts Subject Lead
Subject Expert Teacher, Music

Seeking Summer Volunteer Work Opportunities for BISB High School Students

Dear BISB Families,

As our school continues to grow, so do the exciting opportunities available to our students. This summer, our high schoolers are preparing to participate in university programs both online and globally. To further enhance their portfolios and career readiness, we are now seeking to connect with local companies that can offer meaningful volunteer work experiences for our students during the summer break.

Our Grades 9 and 10 students are talented, motivated, and have demonstrated interest and experience in fields such as:

Architecture
Art and Design
Business
Computer Science
Finance and Investing
Research
Medicine

Can you or your company help support these students on their career preparation journey?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Company Name: Let us know who we’re collaborating with.
Expectations: A brief overview of the experience you can provide.
Requirements: Any specific skills or qualifications students should have.
Hours: Choose from 24, 36, or 48 hours of volunteer work.
Small Projects: Assign manageable tasks or projects to help students gain real-world experience.

What BISB will provide:

Motivated students with interests in fields such as Finance, Investment, Architecture, Art & Design.
Student résumés and interview preparation to ensure they are ready for the experience.
Preliminary support and guidance to help students succeed in their work experience.
A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Certification issued by our Director and Head of School.

Your involvement can make a meaningful difference in preparing our students for their future careers. If you or your company are interested in supporting a BISB student this summer, or if you have any questions, please reply.

Thank you for being an integral part of our students’ journeys.

Ms. Kate Irving
College Counselor

Spirit Week 2025

Get ready for an exciting Spirit Week like no other as we celebrate our theme: "Love of Reading: Books as Windows"—highlighting multicultural influences from the African diaspora! Each day will bring a new opportunity to express creativity, celebrate uniqueness, and cultivate unity!

📅 Spirit Week Dress-Up Days: Monday 24 February – Friday 28 February):

Monday 24 February – Flag Day: Choose the flag of any African nation and wear the colors to match!

Here's more information about the national flags of Africa’s 54 countries. Once your child picks a flag to match their outfit, take a moment to share its history with them—it’s a great learning opportunity!

Tuesday 25 February – Prints & Patterns Day: Wear your favorite animal prints or bold patterns.

Wednesday 26 February – Dress to Impress: Show up in your fanciest attire!

Thursday 27 February – Throwback Thursday: Travel back in time and wear dress like an elderly person!

Friday 28 February – Unity Day: Wear all black to show solidarity and strength!

🎉 More Celebrations Leading Up to Spirit Week:

🖤 Feb 18-20: Black History Living Museum – Bringing historical hidden figures to life!

🔬 Feb 18 –19: Science Experiments Inspired by Diverse Scientists – Hands-on learning rooted in innovation.

📖 Feb. 21: Virtual Author Event in Library 7:15am – 7:55am – Open to only students!

Join us in the spirit and let’s celebrate the power of books, uniqueness, and community this Love of Reading month! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. 🚀📖✨

Library Corner

Hello from BISB Library!

This week, in connection to Valentine’s Day and our Love of Reading, we focused on self-love for Grades PK1 to Grade 2. We read the book, I Love Me by Marvyn Harrison (the founder of ‘Dope Black Dads’) and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen. For Grades 4 and 5, we went back in time to America in the 1960’s reading the true story, The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage by Selina Alko and illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko. This book follows the love story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a young couple criminalized for their interracial marriage. Their court case, Loving vs. Virginia, would be one that led to changes in the United States in support of marriage equality. It is a wonderful, important story that tied in beautifully to both Valentine’s Day, a day for celebrating love, and our recognition of Black History Month.

Lastly, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day, and Library Lover’s Day, this Friday, February 14^th. Please be sure to encourage your TUSKERS to read over the break and to submit a creative photo for the Extreme Reading Challenge! All photos must be submitted by Friday, February 21^st in order to be included in the newsletter at the end of February.

I hope you all have a lovely, relaxing, and book-filled holiday!

Happy reading,
Ms. Erika
Librarian

ECA Corner

NHS and NJHS News

February, the love of reading month, is here!

We are here to remind you that while millions worldwide find joy and enrichment in books, not everyone has equal access to this wonderful activity. Many minority groups, particularly individuals with disabilities, often face barriers to experiencing the magic of reading. Our project aims to change this by making reading truly inclusive for children with disabilities, ensuring they feel a genuine sense of belonging in the reading community. We are committed to bring books to all Thai children, regardless of their disabilities, through two key tactics.

First, we’ll donate children’s books and educational toys to มูลนิธิคริสเตียนเพื่อเด็กพิการ (Christian care foundation for children with disabilities).
Second, we’ll create audiobooks for visually impaired individuals through the “Read for the Blind” application, which specifically serves the Thai community. “Read for the Blind” application is the world's first innovation for everyone to create audio books for the blind, by reading books or short articles from magazines, newspapers or any interesting websites. However, the app is not available for English readers yet, so only Thai readers can be included in this part of the project. We highly encourage everyone to participate by recording themselves reading in the app and don’t forget to share your images with us!

For more information or photo submissions please contact:
tanatchabud@gmail.com (TianTian) - Project Lead
kiranayoi@gmail.com (Yo-i) - Project Lead
peterpan98345@gmail.com (Pan)

Thankyou!

Written by: TianTian and Yo-i 9Zr

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!