BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from Head of School & Head of Operations:

Dear TUSKERS's families,

What a brilliant week at school this week! Things have been buzzing with enthusiasm and positivity here at BISB.

At BASIS, students and safety are our first priority, therefore we have a few reminders below;

At Drop Off Area: We would like to ask for your collaboration to AVOID having a discussion or a natter during a morning drop off time at the pull-through areas as we aim to minimize the traffic during a rush hour and also would help our students to start their first period on time.
No Snack or Food from home: Please allow us to reinforce as part of the effort to improve children's health and wellness, we kindly ask parents not to bring home snacks to school. This home snack restriction has been applied across a school to reduce a risk for students, especially students with allergies condition. We are seeking your collaboration to make our wider community safe.

This week we had a few amazing highlights, the Elective Showcase on Wednesday was in school performance which shown a wide array of outstanding rock band, music and drama performances. We are so proud of all the performers and reminded of how talented and creative our students are. The Kinder Filed Trip today was absolutely joyful and our tiny TUSKERS visited Moori Moori Playfarm to learn about the value of farming and experiencing first-hand the production of food from "Farm to Table" This trip brings and embrace our tiny TUSKERS with the knowledge based on school subjects in Science, Math, Language Arts and Nutrition to life through engaged hands-on activities. Thank you, all teachers, families and staff, for being a part of our students' exposure to the bigger world.

Next to this, our College Counseling and Academic Team are preparing a roadmap that visualizes pathways for students who are interested to enroll in top universities in Thailand. A clear roadmap would be disseminated out to Middle School and High School families within the next couple weeks, at which point we will setup another session with our families to take them through it and explain all the components.

Last but not least, we would like to give you more details about the American Mathematic Olympiad as the competition was held in our school early this month. Now, all answer papers have been shipped to the US, and the result will be likely announced during 1^st week of February 2024. Please stay tuned on this newsletter, we will keep you posted when we have got further information in no time.

Best regards,

Dr. W. and Ms. Kwan

Head of School and Head of Operations

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar for the month of November:

Saturday, November 18th – Tennis “Green Ball Tournament” at Bangkok Patana School, starts from 8.00 A.M. – 12.00 P.M.
Saturday, November 18th – U15 Boys and U15 Girls Basketball at BISB, starts from 1.00 P.M. – 3.00 P.M.
Saturday, November 25th - Grade8-Grade9 Music Band Competition at Fortune Rachada Rama IX.
Monday, November 27th - Loy Krathong Festival at BISB starts from 3.30 P.M. - 6.00 P.M.
Tuesday, November 28th - Expert Talk "Communicating with Adolescent" at BISB, starts from 8.30 A.M. - 10.00 A.M.
Wednesday, November 29th - Grade 2 Field Trip to Discovery Museum starts from 8.30 A.M. - 3.00 P.M.
Thursday. November 30th - Grade 3 Field Trip to Get Growing starts from 8.00 A.M. - 3.00 P.M.

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,

We are enjoying our time reflecting on the progress your students have made in Trimester 1. Reports will be shared with you on December 1st and following that we will hold parent-teacher conferences. Next week, look for information from your child’s teacher regarding signing up for a conference time slot. In the meantime, we are hard at work preparing for our EY Christmas musical, A Snowman at Sunset.

November and December are months to focus on GRATITUDE. One way to think about Gratitude is “choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives.” Practicing Gratitude can increase our well-being and our happiness. With that, I appreciate you, our parents and families, for your involvement, your help and your positivity.

Sincerely,

Ms. Annie Fletcher

Director of Early Years

Primary, Middle & High School Newsletter:

Message from Dean of Primary:

Dear Parents,

Just a friendly reminder, to keep students safe while at school. Please be sure that if you are sending medication to school with your child, it is clearly labeled with instructions on dosage, with student name and class. Please leave any medication with the school nurse, including over-the-counter prescriptions.

It is dangerous for students to keep the medication with them, in their lockers, or in backpacks, should it fall into the wrong hands and be accidentally taken. Thank you for following the school safety protocol.

Sincerely,

Dean Selby

Dean of Primary School

Message from Dean of Upper School:

Dear Families,

This week we had the honor of welcoming a special guest to our school. Our upper school students had a great opportunity to meet Mr. Ira Blumenthal, International Business Lawyer at Blumenthal Richter & Sumet! Our special guest shared his knowledge and expertise in business law. Highlights of the day included:

Unveiling the Role of Lawyers in Business
Expert Thrilling Experiences with Global Titans & Thai Enterprises
Lessons learned in Success and Resilience in the World of business law

Mr. Ira was so impressed with our students that he has offered to facilitate future internships at his law firm for students who show a unique interest in business law. A massive thank you to Mr. Blumenthal and his colleague for an enriching and inspiring session.

This is just the beginning – more exciting guest speakers are on the horizon!

Dean Drew

Dean of Upper School

Library Corner:

BISB Library presents the Book Discovery Challenge!

Explore the beauty of our natural world through books and celebrate Nonfiction November! Over the next few months in the library, the library will focus on themes of discovery and exploration. Students in PreK 2 all the way to Grade 5 will be encouraged to read and explore nonfiction works focusing on Earth Science and Earth exploration.

In library class, PreK 2 and Kinder students will explore a new topic each week, earning a Class Discovery Badge. These badges can be seen in the library on the Explorer board!

For students in Grades 1 – 5, they are encouraged to take the Book Discovery Challenge on their own!

How does the challenge work?

Students will be offered a Book Discovery Book in the library, and be asked to read 10 nonfiction books covering the following topics:

Mountains and Volcanoes
Trees and Plants
Dinosaurs and Fossils
Outer Space
Animals
Explorers and Scientists
Habitats
In the Ocean
Insects and Bugs
One book of their own choice (must be nonfiction and approved by the librarian)

For every nonfiction book a student reads, they will earn a badge for their Discovery Book. Once students complete the challenge and have earned all ten badges, they can show Ms. Erika for a prize and for house points! Students can keep their Book Discovery Books once completed.

Please note, if a student reads a book that is not a BISB Library book, they must get it approved by Ms. Erika. Additionally, if a student loses their Book Discovery book, they will not get a new one and cannot restart the challenge. Encourage your readers to keep their books with their CJs!

Parents can join in too!

Parents are encouraged to participate in the Book Discovery Challenge, especially those with students in our Early Years program!

If you would like to do the Book Discovery Challenge with your readers, stop by the library before or after school during scheduled library hours to pick up your Discovery Book and to check out nonfiction books.

Happy reading and happy exploring!

Ms. Erika

Librarian

P.E. Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

Our collective journey to provide students with a platform to taste success and experience a sense of achievement has been truly commendable, Thanks to your unwavering support, whether it is sending your children in the morning or staying late in the afternoon, guiding them during competitions, or any other form of support, it is all invaluable. The sweat on the field, court, and in the pool has become their inspiration that keeps them motivated to keep progressing day by day and week by week.

Let's celebrate this teamwork and camaraderie! I extend invitations to all TUSKERS Sports Academies Parents to join in the Potluck Dinner on December 6th, 2023, from 5.00 P.M. to 6.30 P.M. It will be a time to celebrate the success of our students in the hall of fame of different sports. Stay tuned for more information!

Upcoming Activities:

November 18th: U15 Boys and Girls Basketball Friendly Competition from 1.00 P.M. to 3.00 P.M. at BISB.
November 18th: Open Green Ball Tennis Tournament at Bangkok Patana International School from 8.00 A.M. to 12.00 P.M.
November 20th: U11 Boys and Girls Basketball Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. at BISB.
November 22nd: U15 Boys and Girls Basketball Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. at BISB.
November 23rd: U13 Boys and Girls Basketball Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. at BISB.
November 28th: U9 Boys Basketball Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. at BISB.
November 29th: U15 Boys Football Friendly Competition with King’s College from 4.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M. at BISB.

Upcoming events as Intramurals:

Swimming Gala for Early Years on December 12th, 2023, for PK1, PK2, and Kinder.
Basketball House Competition for G1 to G9 on December 14th, 2023.

Events in the pipeline:

Swimming Gala House Competition for G1 to G9 (April 2023).

All the information regarding this will be shared in due course of time. Thanks again for your continued support.

Best regards,

Coach Namita

Director of Auxiliary Programs

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

Community News:

Staff Members to perform in community theatre performance of Cinderella – A Holiday Panto!

You might be interested in this family-friendly performance in December featuring many of our staff! See the details below.

After a far-too-long intermission, Bangkok Community Theatre is back with a rip-roaring British-style pantomime. If you are not familiar with the holiday rite that is affectionately known as the British Panto, you are in for a treat. Marcel Marceau is nowhere in sight! This is a hilarious cross dressing musical comedy extravaganza.

You’ll enjoy the timeless tale of Cinderella, but with a wacky twist. You'll root for our heroine as she tries to reach the ball, but watch out - the evil step-sisters are hot on her heels. Luckily, our magical Fairy Godmother is on hand to work her spells and save the day. It's a panto packed with audience participation, laughs and jokes that work on different levels, and perfect for the whole family. Grab those tickets now!

Tickets and performance info can be found at

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

Additional Parking Space for Parents

We have additional parking space for our parents at the CLIX Office Building. It is located just right opposite our campus. Please present BASIS Car Sticker and use extra parking space at your convenience.

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