BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from Head of School & Head of Operations:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

What a wonderful week! This week was full of the community activities.

We started the week with the Expert Talk in the topic of “Nurturing Your Child’s Executive Functions” by our School Counselor. We hope you found the session valuable and insightful where parents learned the executive functions and its importance in child’s development as well as we had an opportunity to share experiences with each other to establish a structured and supportive environment.

Another memorable event this week was definitely our Halloween Celebration! We hope you all had incredible time as our campus was transformed into Halloween wonderland to celebrate the spooky season. The celebration featured Halloween themed classes, creative costumes, friendly “Trick or Threat”, cupcake decoration and unforgettable parade from all the TUSKERS!. We would like to thank every attendee for your time and participation and most importantly the Parent Association who has extended their support to our school staffs to decorate the school.

On another reminder note on this coming Saturday, November 4th, students who are participating in the American Mathematics Olympiads (AMO) to prepare yourselves. We believe your dedication in practicing your skills will undoubtedly lead to success and excellence in this challenge. Best of luck for all to our TUSKERS!

Additionally, we have WISMUN VII Conference at Wells International School, On-Nut campus on Sunday, November 5th. This would be one of the first ever conferences for TUSKERS to develop public speaking, collaboration, global citizenship and awareness skills. It would also be an exceptional opportunity for our students to discover new talents and cultivate friendship and camaraderie. Mr. Dan and Ms. Kwan are excited to see our students there!

Lastly, we would like to inform you that we have additional parking space for our parents at the CLIX Office Building, starting from today. It is located just right opposite our campus. Please present BASIS Car Sticker and use extra parking space at your convenience.

Thank you everyone for your continuous support and involvement. Together, we can enhance joyful learning culture and empower our students to achieve their maximum potential.

Best regards,

Dr. W. and Ms. Kwan

Head of School and Head of Operations

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar:

Saturday, November 4th – American Mathematics Olympiads (AMO) at our campus, starts from 08.30 – 10.30 A.M.
Saturday, November 4th – U11-13 Mixed Basketball at BISB, starts from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Sunday, November 5th – WISMUN VII Conference @ Wells International School On-Nut, starts from 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Tuesday, November 7th – PK2N Field Trip to Swensen’s at Central Rama II from 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
Wednesday, November 8th – PK2O Field Trip to Swensen’s at Central Rama II from 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
Thursday, November 9th – PK2P Field Trip to Swensen’s at Central Rama II from 11.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.
Saturday, November 11th – Badminton Match U13-U15 at BISB, start from 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
Saturday, November 11th – Harrow Youth Cup U9, U11, U13 and U15 at Harrow International School Bangkok, starts from 11.30 A.M. – 3.00 P.M.
Saturday, November 11th – Mixed Basketball at BISB starts from 1.00 P.M. – 3.00 P.M.

Congratulations to NJHS New Members

Dear Families,

It is with great honor and privilege that we announce this year’s newest members to our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). NJHS is a student lead organization that serves our local community by planning and organizing events and projects to meet the needs of our school and greater community. Members are charged with maintaining outstanding academic standards as well as serving as examples in their leadership, service, character and citizenship.

Last year, NJHS members raised over 30,000 Baht to donate to a local children’s foundation. Their efforts in this project showed dedication to serving their community, ingenuity in planning and budgeting, and creativity in producing several different viable business plans. They also worked hard to help organize and run several school events, including the Middle School BASIS Got Talent Show, Songkran Festival Activities, and the end-of-year Art Exhibition.

This year, NJHS has already begun planning community art projects that will raise awareness of endangered animals and habitats as well as events to engage and enrich our BISB student community. We proudly welcome the following students to join these efforts as the newest members of BISB NJHS:

Pitchabba Songatigamas (Plearn)
Kierna Megan Vongkitbuncha (Meg)
Punrada Wedsart (Punpun)
Naparuethai Anuwatmatee (Milin)
Peeravich Thitayanun (Jiban)
Phopdham Yodkraisri (Punn)

A formal induction ceremony for new members is planned to be held in January.

Congratulations!

Mr. Jacob Starkey

NJHS Adviser

College Counseling Corner:

Message from Ms. Kate Irving, College Counselor:

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES for Grades 8 & 9

While summer is many months away, now is the time to start researching summer opportunities. There is so much out there, from online college courses to in-person experiential learning opportunities. Feel free to reach out with any questions. My summer advice to everyone in grades 8-9 is to plan for a three-thirds summer. Spend one-third having fun, one-third learning/working/preparing for next year, and one-third resting.

SEARCHES FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS ACROSS THE GLOBE

TEEN LIFE SUMMER

TeenLife online magazine has collected and curated some of the best summer programs for students in middle and high school. These one-of-a-kind programs come in all shapes and sizes — some are academically focused, others are skills-based, and still others are similar to a traditional summer camp experience. All of these programs offer vital enrichment opportunities for teens to expand their horizons.

SUMMER DISCOVERY

With 300+ courses at 10+ prestigious universities and the opportunity to explore world-famous cities, get ready for a summer of massive growth. Explore a future profession with their Career Accelerators, dive deep into industries like entertainment or business or choose two wildly different courses to uncover your talents. It’s your summer, and you can design it your way.

OxBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Designed for students ages 13–18, courses are held in world-class cities with rich cultural offerings, using an impeccably credentialed faculty with the talent to educate and inspire. Their diverse, aspirational student body confirms the Oxbridge approach leads them to academic excellence.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES

GLA presents a fresh, new approach to service-learning and discovery abroad for intellectually-curious and socially-oriented teenagers. Embark on an unforgettable adventure to destinations across Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Central America, Europe, North America, South America and the Caribbean.

THE EDUCATION ABROAD NETWORK

TEAN is an industry leader and one of the few geographically focused study abroad organizations. Broaden your horizons, expand your education and create countless memories interning or studying abroad.

SAMPLE POPULAR SUMMER COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE US

Over the summer, students may wish to learn something new on a college campus and/or take a college course online. Here are some popular options in the US.

SUMMER AT SMITH COLLEGE PRECOLLEGE ONLINE
https://www.smith.edu/academics/programs-courses/precollege-programs

STANFORD SUMMER SESSION
summer.stanford.edu

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
https://summer.sps.columbia.edu/

SAMPLE OPPORTUNITIES IN SPECIFIC INTEREST AREAS

ART
Boston Architectural College Summer Academy for High School Students
NEXTGEN Animation

DEBATE
Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshops

E SPORTS
ESPORTS IN SEOUL

FINANCE
Wharton Global Youth Program

MEDICAL
Georgetown University Summer Medical Academy

Summer at Hopkins Introduction to Surgery

MODEL UN
UCLA Model United Nations Summer Institute

TECH
Electrify Tech Camp at University of Michigan

Reach Cambridge STEM

Immerse Education Summer Programs: Computer Science (In-Person & Online)

Sincerely,

Ms. Kate Irving

College Counselor

Save The Date: Loy Krathong Celebration

Monday, November 27th from 3.30 P.M. – 6.00 P.M. (Parents are invited)

Our school Loy Krathong event is on Monday, November 27th! We encourage our students to dress in a Traditional Thai costume on Monday, November 27th.

Please join us for Annual Loy Krathong Family Event and festivities include:

Food Vendors - Thai Food, snacks, dessert, and drinks
Premade Krathong
Choir & Whole school Thai Dance (Ram-Wong)
Thai Dance Performances by students
Traditional Thai Dance & Rock Bands
A Krathong Slider to launch your Krathongs into our lovely reflection pond
Fun games and activities for the kids!

Don't miss this amazing community event. Admission is free. Tickets that are used for food vendors and games station will be available to purchase at Front Desk from Monday, November 20th 2023 onwards.

Early Years Newsletter:

Message from Director of Early Years:

Dear Families,

Thank you for participating with such gusto in our Halloween festivities. I loved your costumes too!

We are now turning our attention to preparations for our Early Years Performance in early December. I would like to extend an invitation to any parents who would enjoy coming to BASIS in the afternoons to assist with costume and set design. 2:00 P.M. -4:30 P.M. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 2:00 P.M. -4:00 P.M. on Fridays. Any time or days you have available will be most helpful. Please contact our art teacher, Ms. Marlena at m.das@basis.ac.th to work out the details. Your child’s newsletter will have more specific information about the program and specific costumes for each class.

We appreciate you.

Sincerely,

Ms. Annie Fletcher

Director of Early Years

Well-Being Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

We invite you to join us for an engaging and informative seminar aimed at enhancing your communication with adolescents. Effective communication is a key factor in building strong, healthy relationships with your teenage children, and this event is designed to provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to foster meaningful connections.

During this seminar, you can expect to:

Gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in communicating with adolescents.
Explore various techniques and approaches for improving your communication with your teenage children, including active listening, empathy, and effective conflict resolution.

Understanding the intricacies of communication with adolescents is pivotal in our roles as parents. Dr. Win's wealth of knowledge and experience in this specific area equips us with invaluable insights and practical strategies to navigate this crucial phase in our children's lives.

This interactive seminar provides a unique opportunity for us to engage in discussions, share experiences, and gain a deeper understanding of effective communication strategies with our adolescents. Dr. Win's expertise will not only enlighten us but also offer practical guidance, enabling us to forge stronger connections and create a supportive environment for our adolescents.

Speaker: Asst.Prof. Worawut Choeyprasert, MD, Pediatrician at Nakornthon Hospital

Date: Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Time: 08.30-10.00 AM

Location: The Black Box, Arts Building

For registration and more information, please contact: bisb.counselor@basis.ac.th

We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching seminar and to support you in strengthening your connections with your adolescent children.

Best regards,

Well-Being Team

P.E. Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." With this theme in mind, we extend a massive shout-out to our footballers, swimmers, basketball players who have delivered outstanding performances in every competition.

We are deeply grateful to all the parents for your unwavering support and encouragement.

Here's what's in store for November 2023:

November 4th: U11/U13 Basketball Friendly Competition from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at BISB.
November 11th: U13/U15 Badminton Competition from 8:00 am to 10:00 am at BASIS.
November 11th: U9 Basketball Friendly Competition from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at BISB.
November 11th: U9 – U15 Harrow Football Cup Festival from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Harrow International School.
November 18th: U15 Boys and Girls Basketball Friendly Competition from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at BISB.
November 18th: Open Green Ball Tennis Tournament at Bangkok Patana International School from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
November 20th: U9/U11 Mixed Basketball Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at BISB.
November 22nd: U15 Boys and Girls Basketball Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at BISB.
November 29th: U15 Boys Football Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at BISB.

Details regarding each competition will be shared week by week. Please keep an eye on your emails and make sure to fill out the consent form for your child's participation.

Stay tuned for upcoming events as Intramurals:

Swimming Gala for Early Years.
Swimming Gala House Competition for G1 to G9.
Basketball House Competition for G1 to G9.

We will provide you with all the necessary information.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support.

Best regards,

Coach Namita

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Community News:

Cellobration on January 13th - 14th 2024:

CALLING FOR ALL CELLISTS!

Join us for CELLOBRATION, an out-of-the-box and unforgettable weekend, led by 14 rock cellists from Yale University’s Low Strung. Get ready to learn, jam and be inspired together with fellow cello enthusiasts across the country, culminating in a charity community concert. For details and to register, please visit www.cellobration.framer.ai

Make a Difference and join the Cello Movement of “CELLOBRATION” today!

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!!

Winter Camp is available - BASIS Winter Camp 2023 is now available for registration

Winter Camp is available - BASIS Winter Camp 2023 is now available for registration. The winter camps made available for all age from 3-12 years. Join us for a fun variety sets of activities for each camp and make this winter one to remember for your child and children. The camp is open to both BASIS and non-BASIS students.

Please see the detail below of each camp available

**Space is limited, and to register. For more detail, please contact school line @bisb or email at communication@basis.ac.th

Semester 2 Tuition Invoices

The 2023-2024 Semester 2 Tuition invoices has been sent via email on Friday, October 27th 2023. Payment is due on Thursday, November 30th 2023 can be made by Bank Transfer or Credit Card.

Please note that there is Special Promotion offer to our families is there are no additional fees for credit card payments if the payment is completed by Thursday, November 30th 2023 at 3:00 P.M. (The special promotion is not extended beyond the indicated date and time.)

Should you have any queries regarding school payments or if you would like to make a payment, please contact the School Accounting Department at bkk.billing@basis.ac.th or 02-415-0099.

We wish our families the very best! Stay healthy and Go TUSKERS!

Best regards,

BISB Accounting Department

Parents and Students Handbook 2023-24:

Parents and Students Handbook

Community Health Updates:

This week our records cut-off time for is Friday at 3:00 P.M. There is one case this week.

Sport Activities for BISB Community

Weekly Menu Updates:

TUSKERS Spotlight

Congratulations to TUSKERS Chin and Cher! 🥇🏆

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding performance of our TUSKERS Badminton Players in the "Relax Sand Haus League (No Rank) 2023" tournament, hosted by SAND HAUS Badminton Mengjai, Bangkok, on October 28th, 2566.

Their remarkable achievements and dedication have made the TUSKERS community incredibly proud. Their hard work, skill, and sportsmanship shine through in their performance, and we commend them for their exceptional results in this tournament.

We look forward to witnessing their continued success in future competitions. Keep up the fantastic work!

Congratulations to Tiantian Grade 8 on receiving 2 gold medal from Debate Champion and Team Debate. Three silver medal from Writing Championon World Scholar Cup Bangkok Global Round September 2023.

Go TUSKERS!