BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from the School:

Dear BASIS Families,

It’s been a busy week! Thank you to all the parents who joined our Coffee Morning Sessions throughout the week. It was a pleasure meeting you, updating you on your child’s progress, and sharing their next steps.

Today’s Student Recital was simply amazing! We are incredibly proud of our students for their talent and dedication in practicing and delivering such an incredible performance. Seeing their hard work come to life on stage was truly inspiring! Please stay tuned for the full photo album in next week's newsletter.

Next week, we warmly invite all families to celebrate our students’ achievements at the Term 2 Award Ceremony. This special event recognizes students for their dedication and accomplishments throughout the term. We hope to see you there as we celebrate these important milestones together! Save the dates below:

Term 2 Award Ceremony
Thursday, March 13th
Grade 4-5: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Grade 6-8: 11:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Grade 9-10: 2:55 PM – 3:40 PM

Friday, March 14th
Grade 1: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Grade 2-3: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Lastly, we are excited to announce this year’s Book Week activities! A variety of engaging events have been planned to foster a love of reading among our students, including some special activities for parents to join as well. What a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your children! We encourage you to help them prepare for these meaningful activities. For more details, please refer to the Library Corner in this newsletter.

We look forward to meeting everyone there!

Warm regards
BASIS International School Bangkok

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.

Early Years Newsletter

Dear Parents,

It has been another wonderful week of joyful learning in Early Years!

The kindergarteners are beginning their study of the life cycle of plants. PK2 is learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. PK1 has moved up to mastering the teen numbers and Nursery had a disco party complete with their handcrafted guitars and some fantastic dance moves. Keep up the strong conversations and role modeling of how to be a lifelong learner. It is working!

If your child has a metal water bottle I would like to request that it be replaced with plastic. The metal bottles are heavy and make a lot of noise when they fall. Your child drinks a lot of water and they carry the bottles with them to the canteen and to PE. You can imagine the cacophony of sound when our not quite adept students are dropping their bottles on their feet and the stairs.

Warmly,
Ms. Annie
Director of Early Years

Primary, Middle School and High School Newsletter

Message from Director of Primary and Upper School

Parent/Teacher Conferences

As we begin Term 3 of the Academic Year 2024-2025, we offer many opportunities for continued communication between school and families. Reporting of student progress occurs through Term Report Cards, Conferences, SERs (G1-4), and daily conversations. This ongoing communication positively impacts student achievement and well-being as we work together to support your child in their education.

If you would like an opportunity to speak with your child’s teacher regarding student progress and achievement, please contact your child’s teacher directly through email to set up an appointment. Teachers are happy to accommodate meetings around their lesson schedule. Meetings will be scheduled at 15 to 20 intervals in order to accommodate as many families as possible. Please indicate to the teacher if a translator is needed for Thai or Mandarin.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning.

Ms. Allison
Director of Primary and Upper School

Library Corner

Hello from BISB Library!

This week in the library we began our discussion of authors and illustrators with both Early Years and Primary students. This serves as preparation for Bookweek and for our visiting authors later this month! This week we focused on Canadian illustrator, Jon Klassen, and his very funny story titled We Found A Hat. Students loved this simple story and the problem faced by the two main characters.

Secondly, I am so excited to announce the events and planning for Bookweek 2025 on March 17th– 21st! There are a variety of activities happening throughout the week including author visits, a book fair with Kinokuniya and Asia Books, a Creative Storytelling Showcase, and in Bookweek tradition, a Spirit Week! You can find a full breakdown of the events and spirit week in the flyers below. Please email me anytime with questions or concerns.

If you would like to pre-order or purchase a signed book from our Early Years visiting author, Nawal Kalra, please find the attached flyer below as well and email me directly for purchasing information. All books will be available for purchase/pick up on the day of her visit. Our other author for Primary students, Jan Urupongsa, will have a table with Barefoot Banana Publishing House during the book fair on Thursday, March 20^th.

Lastly, please note that the library will be CLOSED on Friday, March 14^th as I will be away to oversee and support our students competing in the 2025 Kids Lit Quiz book trivia competition at Harrow International School. Thank you for your understanding and for your support of our TUSKERS!

Happy reading,
Ms. Erika
Librarian

ECA Corner

ECA Highlight

Be Part of BASIS Bangkok's First-Ever Student Drama Production!

“THIS MURDER WAS STAGED “
May 1 & 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Black Box Theater

A night of mystery, suspense, and thrilling performances awaits! Our students have been working hard for over six months to bring this production to life—don't miss this unforgettable debut!

Tickets will be available for purchase at the reception area starting Monday, March 3rd, 2025.

Zone A – THB 200
Zone B – THB 300
VIP Box – THB 5,000 (Limited to 2 VIP boxes ONLY!)

By supporting this event, you’re also making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in need. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Community Children Foundation (CCF) under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Tickets are selling fast—secure your spot now!

Come support our young performers and witness a mystery unfold live on stage!

Experience VIP Mystery & Comfort! Only 2 VIP Boxes Available!

Step into the mystery with the best seats in the house! Our exclusive VIP Box offers:

Popcorn
Non-alcoholic drinks
Exclusive “Meet the Cast”
Signed Playbook
“The Murder Was Staged” Poster
Private box seating for 6 guests

THB 5,000 per box – and we only have 2 VIP boxes available!

🔎 Book now before they’re gone!

Support Student Theater – Become a Sponsor!

BASIS Bangkok’s first-ever student drama production is looking for sponsors! Your name & contributions will be featured in our official playbook, seen by students, parents, and the community.

Sponsorship Benefits:

Your name/logo in the playbook (Both Physical and Digital Copies)
Special mention during the event
Be part of an educational & artistic milestone!

Contact us today and support young talent in the arts!

Kindly confirm your sponsorship by Friday, March 7^th, 2025.

Keep Our Children Safe – Get Vaccinated Today!

Dear BASIS Community,

As we continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our students, we encourage everyone to stay protected this flu season by getting the 2025 influenza vaccine and Dengue Fever vaccine.

Flu can spread easily and it may affect the learning of our students. Annual flu vaccination helps prevent severe illness and keeps our community safe. You don’t have to wait a full year since your last flu shot. If it's been at least 6 months, you can get the new vaccine.

Nakornthon Hospital is now offering flu shots at special rates

THB 750 per dose for children (excluding doctor’s fee and hospital charges).
THB 850 per dose for aged 15 and above (including doctor’s fee and hospital charges).
**This promotion available until March 31st, 2025.

Special Offers for BASIS Families:

Dengue Fever Vaccine

Children (Ages 4-14): THB 5,000 (Usual Price: THB 7,000)
Adults (15+): THB 4,500 (Usual Price: THB 6,400)

Dengue Fever Vaccine + Flu Vaccine (4 strains)

Children (Ages 4-14): THB 5,500 (Usual Price: THB 8,288)
Adults (15+): THB 5,000 (Usual Price: THB 7,688)

**This exclusive offer is available until June 30th, 2025.

For more information, please contact Nakornthon Hospital directly.
Tel : 02 450 9999
Inbox Facebook : https://bit.ly/36vo6hS
Line : https://goo.gl/rbuBMq
Website : www.nakornthon.com

Stay safe and take care,
BASIS International School Bangkok

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!