BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message for Grade 8 Parents/Guardians: Grade 8 Appreciation Ceremony

Dear Grade 8 Parents/Guardians,

We would like to extend a warm invitation to you for the Grade 8 Appreciation Ceremony, which will be held on Wednesday, June 21st 2023 at the Black Box Theater. This ceremony is a special occasion to appreciate and celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Grade 8 students who have successfully completed their Middle School journey with us.

We would be honored by your presence at the ceremony, which will commence at 4:00 PM and conclude at 6:00 PM. The cocktail reception will begin at 4:00 PM, and the ceremony will follow at 4:30 PM. We kindly request that students adhere to the dress code, which is black bottoms and white shirts for boys, and all-black or all-white attire for girls.

To facilitate the necessary arrangements for the event, we request you to RSVP through the button link or scan it from the attached photos. Please ensure that you arrive promptly at the specified time to enjoy the event fully.

Thank you for your support and cooperation, and we look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you.

Best Regards,

BISB Management

Grade 8 Appreciation Ceremony

Message for Kinder Parents: Kinder Graduation Ceremony on Friday, June 23rd June 2023 at 09.00 – 11.00 hrs.

Dear Kindergarten Families,

We can't believe the school year is nearly over! On Friday, June 23^rd 2023, we celebrate our beloved students as they conclude their time in Early Years and continue on their educational journey into Primary! As you know, we will have a special graduation/bridging ceremony. Kindly note the following details regarding this very special day.

Dress code

Girls: Please wear a white dress (any style) OR a white blouse (no T-shirts please) with white bottom.
Boys: Please wear a formal white button-up shirt (no T-shirts please) with dark formal bottoms (black or dark blue trousers or short pants).
ALL students should wear formal close-toed shoes in any color (no sneakers or sandals please). Please see the following pictures for examples of appropriate attire

Students will wear a graduation cap and gown for the ceremony. We ask that girls wear their hair down or in a low bun/ponytail and boys refrain from wearing mohawks to fit the cap. Please see the image below for an example below.

The kids will bring their gowns and caps back to the teachers. If you want to borrow the graduation outfit to take more photos at home, please let us know because then we will ask you to pay the deposit for the gown & cap beforehand.

The ceremony begins at 09.00 until 11.00 hrs.
Student arrival: the students should arrive no later than 8:30 hrs.
Parent arrival: the doors open for parents at 08.50 hrs.

On Friday 23^rd June is Kindergarten's last day of school. Students will clean out their cubbies prior to Friday and will receive report cards after the ceremony.

Best regards,

Kinder Teachers

Project Day Brochure: For Wednesday 21st June 2023

Project Day Brochure

Message for Early Years Parents: Early Years Field Day on Tuesday, June 20th 2023

Dear Parents,

We cordially invite all Early Years parents to our end of year Field Day Event for a wonderful morning of outdoor games and a picnic for our youngest BASIS students on Tuesday 20^th June 8:30-10:30 am.

Parents are invited to join the Field Day Event from 08.30 – 10.30 am and please let your classroom teacher know if you can attend.
Please drop off your child prior to 8:15am and then make your way to the main front gate if you wish to join the event.
The front gate is open for parents at 8:30 am, parents will meet the classroom teachers and their child/children at the field.
For parents who join the event, please be responsible for their child’s wellbeing and any allergies they may have during the activity time.
This event is for BASIS students and parents or guardians only.
Parents must accompany their child to the variety of activities around our school field.
The Field Day Event finishes at 10.30 am and parents may leave campus.

If you wish to take your child/children home with you after the event, please notify the classroom teacher one day in advance otherwise pick up is at the normal dismissal times.

Parents should bring:

Parents ID and school lanyard (for parent in yellow color) ONLY.
A picnic blanket and some finger food (to share with your class if you wish) - Please check with your classroom teacher for any student food allergies.
Water bottles for both students and parents.
Wear comfortable clothes for outdoor activities for students and parents.
Sunhat and sunscreen is highly recommended.

We are so excited and looking forward to having fun with all of you soon.

Best regards,

Early Years Department

Message from Dean: BISB Sport Day

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to extend a very warm invitation to our esteemed annual event, BISB Sports Day on 22^nd June 2023.

Sports Day will commence at 08:00 A.M. with a parade at the school field.

Primary sports events will begin at 09:10 until 11:40 A.M and Middle School sports events will begin at 12:40 until 2:50 P.M.

The competition will officially begin at 09:30 A.M and we highly encourage parents to attend and cheer on the houses and our brave competitors! To enhance the spirit of competition, we also request parents wear the house colors of their child.

The CLOSING CEREMONY – ALL GRADES is at 3:00 – 3:20 P.M. at Gymnasium

Please note that the DISMISSAL is at 3:30 P.M.

The closing ceremony – all grades 15:00 – 15:20 p.m. at Gymnasium
Please note that the dismissal is at 15:30 p.m.

Please see the schedule below.

If you have any questions about sports day or the schedule above please contact us.

Kind regards,

Mr.Andrew Taylor

Dean of Upper School

Message from Dean : Middle School Field Trip

Dear Middle School Parents,

We are excited to announce a special day trip to BEAT-Active, a fantastic sports entertainment complex in Bangna, as a reward for our hard-working and talented Middle-School students who have completed their grueling COMP exams. We believe this trip will be a wonderful opportunity for them to unwind and celebrate their accomplishment.

Date: Friday, 16th June
Departure: 08:30 am from school
Return: Approximately 15:30 pm (Please allow flexibility due to potential traffic)

During the trip, the students will be accompanied by their teachers and engage in a variety of thrilling and innovative activities, such as go-karting, wall-climbing, VR gaming, and many more. The school will cover the cost of tickets, transport, and lunch for all students.

We kindly request that students bring a water bottle and they may bring pocket money if they wish to purchase items from the on-site café/snack shop.

To ensure the safety and focus of the students, we will not permit phones or electronic devices on the trip. However, our school photographer will be present to capture memorable moments throughout the day.

Please find the permission slip below. We sincerely hope that you grant permission for your child to attend this exciting event, which promises to be a thrilling and enjoyable way to conclude the academic year. The deadline for submission of permission slip is Tuesday, June 6^th 2023. The printed permission slip will be sent home with students today.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at a.taylor@basis.ac.th

Best wishes,

Andrew Taylor

Dean of Upper School

Message from Humanities Teachers: BISB's Literary Magazine

Dear TUSKERS Families,

Enjoy reading the inaugural edition of BISB's literary magazine, "The Lotus Pond!" Thank you to the students for their contributions, the Humanities/English department for their encouragement and editing, and operations for their support in designing the magazine. Please click the button below to read the magazine.

"The Lotus Pond" is a literary and art collection showcasing the remarkable talents and imaginations of BASIS International School Bangkok’s third through eighth graders. This literary magazine is open to any and all students who enjoy written and artistic expression, and is a home for all their creations. The artists and authors featured in our inaugural volume will take you on a journey through different genres, themes, and forms that share their hopes, dreams, fears, and hearts. We are honored to present their work to you. This is just the beginning – we hope The Lotus Pond will be a celebration of the power of art and writing, and we look forward to years of student publications to come."

Best,

Ms. Renee O'Brien

"The Lotus Pond" - BISB's Literary Magazine

Reminder: Sport Academy Potluck on Friday June 16th, from 5:00-6:00 pm at Canteen

Dear Sport TUSKERS Families,

It's the time to celebrate our TUSKERS Sports Team's effort and hard-work!

We're thrilled to inform you that we will be having “Sports Academy Potluck” on Friday June 16^th, from 5:00-6:00 pm at Canteen.

What a good time to gather all sports academy, we wish this potluck will bring lots of joy for you and your child.

We appreciate your warm support of your child's interests, as a community we can't succeed the sports engagement without your support.

Please visit this link for your sign-ups, as we will need to estimate the amount of attending. Please sign-up via the button below.

Wish you see you there,

BISB Management

Sport Academy Potluck Sign-Ups

Reminder: Thailand Challenge Cup Dance Competition 2023, Audition Round.

Dear TUSKERS Families,

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for our talented tuskers. Introducing the Thailand Challenge Cup Dance Competition 2023 (THCCDC 2023), a prestigious national dance competition that promotes dance culture and provides a platform for young professionals to share their experiences. The winners of this competition will also have the honor of receiving "The Winner Awards Graciously Bestowed by H.R.H Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn."

As part of our commitment to providing local opportunities with global connections, we are looking for outstanding school representatives to participate in the competition. The following categories are available. The school will select the 3 top performance to represent school and the registration fees will be absorbed.

1 Ballet Show
1 Jazz Show
1 Hip Hop Show
1 Lyrical Show
1 Contemporary Show
1 Anystyle Show

To register your child for the competition, please click the button below. Registration deadline is on Saturday, 10th June 2023, by 13:00 pm.

Once you have registered your child, we recommend that they begin preparing for the show. The audition will be on Monday 19^th and Tuesday 20^th June 2023 at 16.00 at Black Box Theater. The shows are for students only.

If you have any inquiries or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at communication@basis.ac.th or via our LINE Official account.

Thank you for your continued support and should you have any inquires and/or question, please feel free to reach out to our team at communication@basis.ac.th or LINE Official @bisb.

Best regards,

BISB Management

THCCDC Registration

Contestant Rules

Message from Library : End of the Year Book Returns

Just a reminder that all library books must be returned to the school by Friday, June 16 for students, and Thursday, June 22 for parents. It is important to return the books by these days as it will allow me time to ensure all library books have been returned and are accounted for.

Additionally, parents please note that any lost or damaged books must be replaced by the end of the year. If your student has lost a book, I have already sent an email regarding the lost book.

If you have any questions or concerns about lost or damaged books, please feel free to contact me directly at e.wigren@basis.ac.th

Thank you!

Ms. Erika

2023-2024 Capital Improvement

We are happy to announce some of the capital improvements to our campus. We wish to share that our improvement budget is not constrained by the Campus Development Fees that we charge each year, but more as a function of the needs identified within our school community. Over the past several years we have made improvements without charging any Capital Fee and even the current year improvements far exceed the income that we generate by this fee.

Gymnastics room. This summer we will be adding a mezzanine level to the sport building to include a Gymnastics room. This room will be designed to support our PE curriculum, after school activities, and serve as an additional indoor space for our students during high AQI and high Heat-Index days.
Multipurpose Space. We will be enclosing and conditioning approximately 300 square meters of additional multi-purpose space at our Sport Building.
Expanded Library. We will be expanding our main library to create a differentiated space for older students.
Senior Lounge. We are creating a dedicated lounge space for our oldest students.
Early-Years Reading Room. We will create a “reading room” at the early years. This space will have a rotating exhibit of books from our library and serve as a dedicated reading space for our youngest learners.
Additional Science Labs. We are completing 2 additional science labs to bring our total to 6 active science labs.
Security Enhancements. We are making several security enhancements throughout our campus.
Addition of 55 laptops and tablets to support academic needs.

In previous years we have approved multiple campus enhancements in order to support our growing community. These have included:

Expanded playground for Primary.
Expanded playground for Kindergarten.
Fit-out of 2nd floor of the academic building.
Creation of the Early-Years Canteen, relocation of the teacher lounge and new housekeeping room.
Implementation of a 535kw solar system.
Addition of the soundproof curtain for the Gymnasium.
Addition of basketball hoops for the multipurpose gym.
Continued support of the Performing Arts with lights, musical equipment, microphones and other ancillary equipment.
Continued improvement in systems, including Schoolzine, Edmentum, RAZ Kids, and other systems.
Waste Management Center and ancillary equipment.

We thank you for your trust in BASIS International School Bangkok and look forward to an exciting year to come.

Sincerely,

BISB Management

TUSKERS of the week

Coffee Morning - Kinder Transition to Grade 1

Expert Talk Episode 4 : Implications of Screen Time & Social Media

Parent School ID Card for the New Academic Year (2023-2024)

Parents are requested to complete 2023-2024 Parent School ID cards online form by the end of June 2023. Please kindly submit a clear photograph with a white background. Thank you!

2023-2024 Parent ID Card Form

Other Upcoming Events

Last day of Elective Mandarin on Monday 12th June 2023.
Middle School Field Trip on Friday 16th June 2023.
Story Telling for Nursery and PK1 on Friday 16th June 2023, from 9:30-10:30 am at Black Box Theater.
Sport Academy Potluck Party on Friday 16th June 2023, from 5:00-6:00 pm.
Bulldog Dash Swim Meet on Saturday 17th June 2023, at Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School, Sukhumvit 77 Campus.
Award Ceremony on Tuesday 20th June 2023.

- G1-2 from 1:15 - 2:00 pm, at Black Box Theater.

- G3-5 from 2:30 - 3:15 pm. at Black Box Theater

Community Health Update - There is no case this week.

Community Sport: Badminton Club on Tuesday & Thursday Afternoon.

Every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00 -7:00 pm.
Please bring your own badminton racket, shuttlecocks and sneakers.
Venue : Gymnasium
Please help us with assembly the badminoton nets, and clean up after playing

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-

Thursday Afternoon Badminton