BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from the Head of School

Dear Families!

Starting from Monday – we will only require one ATK test per week. This should be undertaken on Sunday evening and brought into school the following day.

Regardless of Covid protocols being relaxed – please do ensure you inform us if your household has a person with Covid, or there are other circumstances that may pose a risk to cross-infection within school. Let’s try to ensure that we do not have to send classes home unnecessarily!

When collecting children from school, please do drive safely on the school premises. Never do anything that compromises the safety of our babes!

Grade 3-7 – see the information about impending music recitals, and ensure you book your tickets to attend as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Coffee Morning, 11^th May – this is directed toward grades 1-4 parents. The session will be delivered by a child development expert. Again, please ensure you sign up if you would like to attend.

Grades 6 and 7 – please read the email regarding the sessions we have organized for girls and boys in these grades that will talk about relationships and growing up. If you wish your child to attend please do let us formally know, and also be sure to tell your child that you have said they should attend!

“The best inheritance parents give children is the time they afford to them each day.” – O. A. Battista.

Change to ATK Testing Policy

Beginning next week, we will reduce the ATK testing requirement from twice to once a week, to be taken on Sunday night and brought to school Monday morning. We are happy to report that in the 2^nd week after returning from Songkran break, there were no covid cases in the school - thus the alteration to the protocol. However, do rest assured that the school is following the health authority guidelines consistently.

Music Recitals for Gr 3 - 7: 12 & 13 May

We are very excited to showcase our students with two recitals next week. Parent will be welcome to attend the event in person here at the school. Negative ATK tests will be required for all visitor on campus. For parents who are unable to make it in person, there will be livestreaming for these events. Stay tuned for the links, as they will come out next week.

Grade 3 & 4: Thursday, May 12th - Doors will open at 2pm

Grade 5, 6, 7: Friday, May 13th - Doors will open at 2pm

Livestream: Links will be release early next week. Stay tuned.

Student art display:

Student artwork will also be on display outside of the Black Box Theater. Come check out the projects that your children have been working hard on throughout the school year!

Last call for soloist:

We are very happy with the students that have signed up already. If any other students are interested in doing a solo or duet performance in the recitals, then parents should fill out the Recital Sign-Up Form. Solos/duets can include anything they have learned music lessons. This includes voice, piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, saxophone, or other instruments they have experience playing. If parents have any questions about solo performances, please email Mr. Colin or Ms. Showalter. Sign-ups are due no later than Sunday May 8th.

Dress Code:

Button up shirt/blouse

Trousers/skirt
Dresses
Dress Shoes (If possible)
Avoid wearing sneakers if possible
The students should feel comfortable performing in what they wear.
There is no colour theme for this recital. Students and parents may choose any colour.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Colin or Ms. S

Mr. Colin - c.taylor@basis.ac.th

Ms. S - l.showalter@basis.ac.th

Upcoming Coffee Mornings

On Wednesday 11 May at 08.30 – 10.00 hrs: "How to Nurture a Child to be Mentally Healthy" by Dr. Win, Pediatric Hermatology Oncology – For Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. To RSVP, please register on this online form: https://forms.gle/j6yrJxrfp5h1LE6x8

On Thursday 19 May at 08.30 – 09.30 hrs: "Meeting Mr. Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS in the USA on the Progress of this School, the BASIS Credo and Look Forward to our Children’s Futures" - For all Grades. To RSVP, please register on this online form: https://forms.gle/qfepGTgHr5V4h3Vv7

Summer Camp Registration

Summer Camp is now available for registration.

BASIS International School Bangkok, together with ECA Solutions Asia & Robotixar, are inviting children age 3-12 to our Wonder Summer Camp 2022!

Join us for a fun variety sets of activities such as Tennis, Surfskate, Drones Mission and Metaverse Space at BASIS' state-of-the-art campus and make this summer one to remember for your child!