BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Thank You to Our Parent Representatives for an Amazing Songkran Festival

We'd like to begin this week's newsletter with a huge shout-out to all of our amazing parents and families who worked so hard to make this year's Songkran festival a massive success. A school is truly nothing without its community, and we're so thankful for this one every single day. Have a wonderful Songkran break, everyone!

BISB Administration

Reminder: No School 10 - 14 April

Enjoy Songkran break next week, and we wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy holiday. See you all on Monday, April 17th!

U13 Football Friendly Match vs SISB Rescheduled - 27 April 2023

Football players and families, please be aware our football friendly vs SISB has been moved to April 27th from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. Just a reminder, if you haven't joined U13 football team, be sure to do so by 16th April 2023. You may register at https://forms.gle/hiiZs4UmaU4AMy1s6

Academic Competition Updates

HIPPO International English Olympiad:

It is our pleasure to participate in the upcoming HIPPO International English Olympiad Competition 2023, which will be held at our campus. Please note that the registration period for this event is now closed - thank you to all of the families who signed up!

The Preliminary Round will take place at BASIS International School Bangkok on Sunday 23rd April 2023. The time is to be confirmed by HIPPO.

Please expect further communication in the days leading up to the big event. Thank you!

Information Session for Violinists and Cellists

Today BASIS parents & management welcome Kru Aomkhao Wattanasin to our campus, in preparation for the upcoming “Information Session & Open practice for violinists and cellists” after Songkran holiday.

Registration is still open for any interested students to come to this event. If you are interested in joining the orchestra activities in the next academic year, please join us!!

Even if you have never play before, come and find out if this activity could the right one for you. Franke Violins will be offering Violins and Cellos for rentals and to try out.

The dates are:

1) Wednesday 26th April 2023 or 2) Friday 12th May 2023

Register through this link https://forms.gle/U1q573yEDctQakGP7

Thank you!

Special Author Visit for Early Years and First Grade

Dragons, bears, and grumpy sloths – oh my!

On Friday, April 28th the wonderful, local children’s author Nawal Kalra will be visiting BASIS Bangkok for a special literary event for our Early Years and Grade 1 students.

Ms. Kalra is the author of three children’s books titled The Very Grumpy Sloth, The Dragon Went Hmmmmmmmm…, and Not the Only Bear.

After reading her original stories with a storytime, Ms. Kalra will be doing creative, hands-on activities with students focusing on mindfulness and reading comprehension.

The event is hosted by BASIS Library and will be held in our Connections space. You can see the set schedule below:

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Nursery

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – PreK 1

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Kinder

12:10 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. – PreK 2

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Grade 1

While parents cannot attend the event due to the large number of student attendees in the space, you can purchase and read Ms. Kalra’s books online or check them out from the BISB Library.

Happy reading!

Ms. Erika

Message from the Library

Keep your Tuskers reading over the Songkran holiday!

Hello parents and Happy Songkran from the Library! In addition to a story time video recording for the holiday, I thought I would share some digital resources for you and your readers to utilize over the break.

BISB Library offers a few digital tools for accessing books, videos, audiobooks online.

Firstly, we have Destiny Discover – where you can request library books for pick up for both you and your child. Any parents that would like to put books on hold to checkout from the library, you can access the library catalogue use the Destiny Discover QR code here:

To log in and requests books, you must visit the library in person to register an account with a username and password, or you can email me directly at e.wigren@basis.ac.th and we can discuss the log in requirements.

At Destiny Discover, you can also access and listen to audiobooks, provided by the library.

Another free resource you can use is BookTrust. With BookTrust you can access books online with interactive games and videos. BookTrust is a fantastic resource for read-alongs, for assisting with learning disabilities, and with reading comprehension. No log in or registration is required. Start reading today with this QR:

if you would like to access online books and resources for your students, you can set up a FREE account of EPIC! For Libraries and your child can access 1 book a day.

You can purchase also membership for 300 baht through EPIC! and have access to thousands of popular fictions books on your phones and tablets for both you and your child. You can use the following QR code:

Additional FREE online storytime resources include:

Storyline Online

Just Books Read Aloud

Unite for Literacy

Again, please feel free to email me with any questions about these resources.

Happy Songkran and happy reading,

Ms. Erika

Librarian

Chinese Language Festival Competition Video

Last Call for Chinese Competition

The submission deadline (May 1^st ) of the Chinese Language Festival Competition is approaching. This will be the last call for any students who would like join this competition. Feel Free to contact either Ms. Lin or Ms. Tannie before the Songkarn break.

Thank you so much for the ones who shows great interest and passion so far. Please enjoy our students' competition singing /story telling / poem reciting videos below: Singing & Poem vdo

Angela & Chapooh (G3)

Angela (G3) poem reciting

Bua (G3) singing video

Dao(G3) singing video

Emma (G3) singing video

Kavee(G4) poem reciting video

Kavee (G4) singing video

Nan(G4) story telling video

Non(G4) story telling video

Paddy (G4) poem reciting video

Ryuji (PK2) poem reciting video

NJHS Newsletter

Other Upcoming Events

18 April - Coffee Morning on student progress for G1-G2 from 8:30-9:30 at Black Box
21 April - Coffee Morning on student progress for G3-G5 from 8:30-9:30 at Black Box Theatre
23 April - HIPPO English Olympiad Competition, Preliminary Round at BASIS (Time to be confirmed by HIPPO)
25 April - Coffee Morning for Middle School on student progress G6-G8 from 8:30-9:30 at Black Box Theatre

26 April - Calling All Aspiring Violinists & Cellists (Introduction 15:30-16:00 & Open Practice Session 16:00-17:00)
26 to 28 April - International Book Fair at School Café area
27 April - U13 Football Friendly Match Boys & Mixed Girls vs SISB at BASIS, from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
28 April - Expert Talk "Self Esteem" from 8:30-10:00 am at Black Box Theatre
28 April - NJSH Induction Ceremony from 1:00-1:45 pm at Black Box Theatre
28 April - Author's Day for Early Years and G1

Community Health Update

BISB 2023-2024 Course Guide for Gr 6 - 9

Dear Families,

Below, please find the 2023-2024 academic year course guide for middle and high school students. The course guide contains information regarding the required and elective courses offered for each grade level, as well as important graduation and course planning information for our rising high school students. Please feel welcome to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding course offerings or graduation planning.

Warm Regards,

Mr. Josh
Director of Academic Programs

2023_24_BISB_Course_Guide.pdf

Staff Directory

BISB_Staff_Email_2022_2023_MAR23.pdf

BASIS Merchandise

A friendly reminder that students are encouraged to use BASIS schoolbags and lanyards while on campus.

Additionally, there are some new items on sale. Check them out below!

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

BISB Families, please find next year's academic calendar below for your planning.

Activities for the BISB Community

SOCCER DAY (PARENTS & STAFF)

Every Tuesday from 5pm-7pm on the back field. The skill level is a 6/10 so anybody who is very new to soccer might want to come watch first.
If you are interested, please join line group "BISB football fun Tuesday 17:00". https://line.me/ti/g/bIaBkwH92l

THURSDAY AFTERNOON BASKETBALL

The athletic department at BASIS is proud to announce a new community-wide event on Thursday's from 5:00-7:00 in the gym. We will host a pick-up basketball game for teachers and parents. Any skill level is welcome as we have adequate space for multiple games! If you have any interest, please join the LINE group here and sign up.

http://line.me/ti/g/-vVsyRVC-

CHANGE OF DAY FOR YOGA LESSON (PARENTS & STAFF)