BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Important Updates from Head of School & Head of Operations:

Dear TUSKERS parents,

We hope this email finds you well. We are delighted to announce that we have successfully completed our fourth week of school. Please remember that there will be no school tomorrow, please take some time to rest and everyone deserve a well-deserved long weekend.

We have some exciting events lined up for next week that we would like to share with you:

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) will commence on Monday, September 18^th. Please ensure that you check your child's schedule for their activities.
There are a number of upcoming events that we encourage you to attend:

On Tuesday, September 19^thfrom 08.30 to 10.00 am in the Black Box for Expert Talk on "Understanding Child Personality & Development for Early Years".
On Wednesday, September 20^th from 08.30 to 10.00 am in the Black Box for Coffee Morning for parents of Grade 4 - 5 students.
On Friday, September 22^nd , from 08.30 to 10.00 am in the Black Box for Coffee Morning for parents of Grade 6-8 students.

Furthermore, we are pleased to inform you that starting from next week, parents are allowed on campus after school. The designated hours will be from Monday to Friday 4.00 - 6.00 pm, and parents will have access to the Sport Field, Gym, and the main Canteen.

For swim team (Grade 1-9) parents, they are allowed to watch your child/children on Fridays from 07.00 to 07.45 am only.

We kindly remind you to refer to the school policy when visiting the campus. Please be discreet and respect the coaches while they conduct the lesson. No photos or video taking of other child/children is prohibited while in campus.

Lastly, we would like to draw your attention to the American Mathematics Olympiad. An invitation email was sent out on Tuesday, September 12^th regarding this event, and we encourage you to sign up your child if you haven't already done so.

We wish you a wonderful long weekend and hope that you stay safe. We look forward to seeing you back on campus next Monday.

Best regards,

Dr. W. and Ms. Kwan

Head of School and Head of Operations

Early Years Newsletter:

Message from Director of Early Years:

Hello Early Years Families,

Good News! You have been asking how to spend time on campus after the school day ends. We are now giving parents and children access to the large canteen, gym, primary playground and sports field Monday-Thursday 4-6pm. In addition, the library is open for families Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3:15-5:00 and before school every day 7:30-8:00. Please remember that the children are in your care at these times, there is no additional supervision.

Please don’t forget to send your child’s swim gear to school. You are welcome to send it on Monday, that way we have it for swim day and the routine becomes set. Swimming is a part of our curriculum and I like to see all students participating. If a child is not participating, there should be a medical note on file with reception and communicated with the teachers.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, we expect students to be entered into the Early Years gates by 8:30am. Habitual late arrivals will cause children to miss the first lessons of the day and send a message that school is not valuable. The messages we give our children now carry with them throughout their lives. It is my expectation that teachers begin teaching right away so please join me in making it a routine that students are starting their school day on time too.

On Literacy Day, September 29, the afternoon story time and arts and crafts will be at the main library on the 2nd floor. We will definitely take pictures of the morning Runway Fashion Show and share these with you. Dressing up is optional. If your child does not wish to dress up, that is perfectly ok.

Thank you to all our BASIS students for the thoughtful honoring of Wai Kru. This is a very special and unique experience to me and yet another reason I am happy to be your Director of Early Years.

Ms. Annie Fletcher

Director of Early Years

Community Well-being Corner: Expert Talk “Children with Special Needs”

Dear TUSKERS Parents and Guardians,

We trust this message finds you well. We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for a unique and insightful training session titled "Understanding Child Personality & Development in Early Years."As an Early Years parent, your participation in this training will provide valuable insights and tools to better comprehend your child's growth and personality traits during their crucial Early Years."Understanding Child Personality & Development, with Focus on Children with Special Needs." This training is specially designed for parents of children with diverse abilities, including conditions such as ADHD, learning disabilities (LD), and more.

Details of the training are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 19th September, 2023

Time: 8.30-10.00 a.m.

Venue: Black Box

During the seminar, you can expect to learn about:

1. Temperament

1.2 A person’s nature shown in how they behave or react to people or situations.

1.3 Why individual children are different. Most of child is easy to approach, but some of them are difficult.

1.4 What types of your child temperament. How to approach him.

2. Child Development and Milestone

2.1 5 major parts of child development.

2.2 How to assess, What is normal/abnormal, When should refer to Expert Doctor.

3. Psychosocial Development

3.1 What is terrible twos, horrible threes, (Eff you fours, Fantastic Fives, Sassy sixes)

3.2 How to deal with tantrums behavior.

Date: Tuesday, 26^th September, 2023

Time: 8.30-10.00 a.m.

Venue: The Black Box,

The training will encompass a comprehensive exploration of various topics related to child development, with a particular emphasis on children with special needs. Throughout the session, you can expect to:

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

What is it?
How is it happened?
My child has ADHD?
How to treat?

The Character of others Disorder such as Learning Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Dr. Golf, our psychiatrist advisor, who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry will lead the session will lead this training. She is committed to equipping you with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a nurturing and supportive environment for your child's holistic development.

This training also presents an invaluable opportunity for you to connect with other parents who share similar journeys. You'll have the chance to exchange experiences, insights, and practical tips to enhance your child's overall well-being.

To confirm your attendance or if you have any questions, please RSVP by ……. Kindly provide your name, your child and Grade level, the number of attendees.

We are excited about your active involvement in this training, and we believe that together, we can make a significant positive impact on our children's lives.

Warm regards,

Well-being Team

Library Corner:

Hello from BISB Library!

I want to take a moment to thank all of the TUSKERS parents who attended my coffee mornings this week. I hope you found the information helpful for both you and your readers at home.

For parents who missed the conversation, please feel free to email me or stop by library anytime during parent library hours (BEFORE SCHOOL everyday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. / AFTER SCHOOL Tue/Thur/Fri 3:15 – 5:00 p.m.).

At both coffee mornings, I discussed the library’s digital tool Destiny Discover – where you can request library books for pick up for both you and your child. You can also use this tool for audiobooks and research help for some class subjects! Any parents that would like to put books on hold to checkout from the library can access the library catalogue using the following link: Destiny Discover | Follett School Solutions | School Picker

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.

Additionally, 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, or you can purchase a membership 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 link: https://www.getepic.com/

Checkout these other FREE E-book websites as well:

Welcome to Open Library | Open Library

Free Children's Books - Stories, ebooks, textbooks, and much more (freekidsbooks.org)

Again, please feel free to email me with any questions about these resources or anything else! I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Thank you and happy reading,

Ms. Erika

P.E. Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have actively participated in the practices for the various TUSKRS Sports Academies that started on 4th September 2023. Your dedication and enthusiasm are truly commendable.

This week, we are thrilled to announce that our Swimming Academy has taken off to a fantastic start. And kudos to all students who came for morning training sessions.

We are gearing up for some exciting competitions, both as participants and hosts, in the near future. So, stay tuned with us and stay connected!!

We are pleased to inform you that the schedule for the upcoming events and practices has been finalized. There will be no further changes to the schedule. Additionally, invoices have been sent out to each family. We kindly request you to review the amount carefully before making the payment.

To secure your child's place in the academy, we kindly ask that you make the payment within 72 hours. This will help us ensure a smooth and organized experience for all our students.

Last but not the least, I would like to commend you all for your patience as none of this would have been possible without your unwavering cooperation and support, and we are immensely grateful for it.

Once again, thank you for being a part of the TUSKERS family, and we look forward to an exciting and successful sports season ahead!

Best Regards,

Coach Namita

Director of Auxiliary Programs

ECA Corner:

Thank you for registering for ECA activities. We would like to send you a friendly reminder that the first ECA class, student-led clubs, and teacher-led clubs will start on Monday, September 18^th. Please see the ECA schedule below.

Early Years ECA starts from 15:15–16:00 p.m.
Primary and Upper School ECA starts from 16:00 p.m. onwards.

For the result of Ensemble Symphony Orchestra class, we will send you the result in the separated email on Monday, September 18^th to confirm your child/chilren seats and next step for your child/children.

Some ECA activities that are unable to open the class. Your payment will be fully refunded under this special condition. Besides that, the "Calendar" option on your Clipboard Application will be available to see all your child's registered ECA classes by the end of this week, and the app will notify you automatically for the upcoming classes. We hope this will be helpful for you to maintain the pick-up schedules each day.

Thank you for your collaboration.

ECA Team

BISB ECA Team

Mandarin Corner:

Community Event: Charity Mini-Marathon on December 10th, 2023

We’d like to invite TUSKERS families and friends to participate in the mini-marathon for charity event at Nakornthon Hospital on December 10th. Application can be submitted online via QR code on poster.

BASIS Bangkok is the official partner of “Run with Love for Cancer Patient” event with Nakornthon Hospital. This year is the 13th annual event and it’s our third year supporting it.

There will be volunteer opportunities for students G6-9 to hand out water/food to runners as well. More details to come in the up-coming weeks.

Funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to Bhadra Maha Rajanusorn Foundation for the purpose of cancer research and help of patients who’s in need.

Hope to see you there!

Community Health Updates:

This week our records cut-off time for is every Thursday at 15:00 hrs.

Sport Activities for BISB Community

We are also happy to announce the resume of sports activities for the BISB community (between parents and staff) after school.

Please note that all attendees must sign in at the front desk with proper identification. Proper sports attire is also strongly recommended in order to avoid any unnecessary injuries and/or damage to school facilities.

Please see below the schedule as follows: