BASIS International School Bangkok eNewsletter

Message from Head of School & Head of Operations:

Dear TUSKERS's families,

We started this brilliant week with the community's enjoyment of embracing and enhancing our Thai culture through the Loy Krathong Festival. We honored our community including students, parents and school staff who fulfilled this festival with the greatest inspiration, essential care and community connectedness. These are exceptional pieces which make our Loy Krathong Festival massively successful and achieve our fullest school motto, "Locally rooted, globally connected". We are grateful for your involvement and support throughout this festival. Thank you.

The next highlight this week is that our Upper School and High School students have hugely succeeded in three awards from the 6^th Valaya Alongkorn Music Competition 2023. These awards have obviously paid off their effort. We are very proud of them and wish to see their performance on various occasions throughout the year.

Besides, It's with sadness that we are writing to announce a resignation of our brilliant Math Subject Expert Teacher, Ms. Ashley Nowikoski with effective at end of semester 1. Ms. Ashley has been an integral part of BASIS Bangkok; we appreciate all the hard work and dedication that Ms. Ashley has done over the past 2.5 years with her teaching enthusiasm, educational passion, positive point of view and her actively cheerful personality will be deeply missed by students and all staff here. Ms. Ashley will return home to the United States, we wish Ms. Ashley all the best in finding good health and spirits to return home. Please find her letter enclosed and join us in sending Ms. Ashley best wishes for her future endeavors.

Lastly, we would like to announce that we are having a new hire come on board to expand and support our faculty team, Mr. Ervin Latincsics who will fill the position of Subject Expert Teacher for Ms. Ashley's replacement. Mr. Ervin is originally from the United States. He holds a certified teaching certificate along with his extensive experience in the education industry for more than 20 years with his expertise in Mathematics and Science subjects including proficiency in AP program. With his expertise and his true passion to support students in the classroom, we are sure that Mr. Ervin will be a well-suited at BASIS Bangkok. We are excited to have him on our team after the winter break. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Ervin Latincsics to BASIS Bangkok!

Best regards,

Dr. W. and Ms. Kwan

Head of School and Head of Operations

BISB_Family_Letter_Ashley_1_.pdf

Save the date for School Events and Academic Calendar:

Message from the Director of Academic Programs

Dear Families,

Today, your child received their Trimester 1 Report Card. Please carefully review this Report Card with your student and reflect with them on their progress so far this academic year. Should you have questions regarding a specific grade, please reach out to your child’s Classroom Teacher (Early Years), LET (Grades 1 – 5), or SET (Grades 6 – 9). Please additionally feel welcome to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher during their designated Parent Hour to discuss your child’s progress to date.

Have a wonderful weekend, and Go TUSKERS!

Mr. Josh Levenson

Director of Academic Programs

Christmas Bazaar for Early Years on Friday, December 15th 2023:

The season of jolly is coming right up in this cozy December. We are excited to announce that the Santa is coming to BASIS and Christmas Bazaar have been scheduled on Friday, December 15^th for our little TUSKERS. Please see the poster below for more information.

The "Giving Tree" Project 2023:

Dear Families,

As Christmas is nearly upon us, we are teaching our students about the importance of gratitude, appreciation, and kindness to others in and around our community. Therefore, BASIS International School Bangkok will join the “Fueng Fah Home” and “Baan Nokkamin Foundation” in a Christmas project called "The Giving Tree."

This project seeks to donate gifts to less fortunate children in our community, so we can share the joy of Christmas and teach our students about the importance of charity and kindness. The foundation has asked for new gifts only. If you would like to donate a gift. Please follow the instructions on the flyer for more information on how to submit your gift. All donations are welcome. Thank you so much for your assistance.

If you have further enquiries, please contact school staff at +662 415 0099 or LINE Official at @bisb

Best Regards,

Dr. W and Ms. Kwan

Head of School and Head of Operations

Early Years Newsletter:

Message from Director of Early Years:

Dear Early Years Families,

It was wonderful to celebrate my first Loy Krathong with you. Thanks to you and our hardworking staff for teaching me about this special festival.

We are so excited about all of our upcoming events. On Thursday and Friday, December 7th and 8th we are performing our Early Years Christmas Musical, A Snowman at Sunset. Thank you for all your help with sending in the base layers for the costumes and rehearsing the songs at home. If you have not acquired your tickets, you may do so on Clipboard. It is very important that ALL Early Years students arrive to school on time next week. We dive into rehearsals at the beginning of our day, Monday and Wednesday. The students prepare for the performance at the beginning of our day, Thursday and Friday.

Teachers are setting up conferences with parents scheduled to begin on Monday, December 4th. Please contact your child’s teacher if you still need to arrange a time to meet.

On our last day of school in 2023, December 15, we are holding an Early Years Christmas Bazaar! We hope you can join us for some celebratory activities at the field and Thai House prior to embarking on vacation. Activities will include an ornament craft booth, Christmas story time, face painting, sensory bins, golf, sponge races, and loads of other fun. See the poster below for all the details. Also, be sure to read your child’s class newsletter for more information on specific classroom activities.

Happy Holidays!

Ms. Annie Fletcher

Director of Early Years

Library Corner:

Hello from BISB Library!

Please note that BISB Library will be CLOSED before and after school on Thursday, December 7^th and Friday December 8th, as I will be chaperoning on the Grades 6 – 8 residential field trip.

The Library will resume its regular opening hours on the following Monday, December 11^th. Thank you for your understanding and happy reading!

Ms. Erika

P.E. Corner:

Dear TUSKERS Families,

As we reflect on a successful Semester 1 featuring 27 competitions across various sports and games, we want to inform you that a letter has been sent to existing TUSKERS Sports Academies Families on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, regarding the continuation of the TUSKERS Sports Academies Program.

We extend a warm invitation to new family members to join the TUSKERS Sports Academies, providing an opportunity for your children to become part of the BASIS Sports team and represent the school with pride and passion.

Upcoming Events:

Dec 2th, 2023: Friendly Football Competition at BISB from 8:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m.
Dec 6th, 2023: TUSKERS Sports Academy Potluck.

For more details regarding the timeline, cost, and schedule for Semester 2 of the TUSKERS Sports Academies Program, please refer to the attached link.

We eagerly anticipate another exciting semester of growth, teamwork, and achievement.

Best regards,

Coach Namita

Director of Auxiliary Programs

Tuskers_Sports_Academy_Semester_2_Letter_for_new_parents.pdf

ECA Corner:

Dear Moms and Dads,

We would like to give a big round of applause to all ECA Teakwondo students who have done a great job and passed the belt promotion test early this week. Happiness and excitement filled everyone's smiley faces. Well done!

Kindly note that the last day of ECA is Thursday, December 7th. Please find the highlights of each activity below:

Formula 1 ECA

It is great news for our Formula 1 students in both the early years, primary, and above. We are excited to announce that we will have a "Formula 1 Racing Challenge Trial" on Wednesday, December 6th, at normal ECA time. Students will race their hand-shaped Formula 1 car on the speeding tracks at the gym. We will share photos with you next week, parents are invited to watch the challenge from 3:15 -5:00 p.m.

Ballet and Cover Dance ECA:

Good news for Ballet and Cover Dance squads, we are arranging a show case for our students at the CU Art Cultural Hall, Chulalongkorn University on Sunday 21^st January 2024 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

Please reach out to our ECA Team via email at ECA@basis.ac.th for registration prior by December 7^th 2023.

ECA Fair in 2^nd Semester:

Please save the date for our ECA fair in 2^nd semester is dated on Wednesday, January 10^th from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. There are many new exciting activities offering in this 2^nd semester with FREE workshops. We wish you see lots of you there.

Finally, thank you for your supports. There are much more to come in the next semester. We encourage you to regularly check our school newsletter, you can keep up to date with what your child is learning and what exciting events.

Best regards,

ECA Team

Hand-Shaped Cars Project - ECA Formula 1

Student Activity Corner:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the holiday season approaches, we are delighted to inform you of a special event exclusively for our students: the "Christmas Carousel"! Scheduled for Friday, December 15th, 2023, this event promises to be a delightful celebration of the festive season within the school day.

During this fun-filled day, your children will enjoy a variety of engaging activities tailored to their interests and designed to spread holiday cheer. Here's a glimpse of what's in store:

Spelling Bee and Academic Adventures: Witness your child's linguistic prowess in action as they participate in a lively Spelling Bee competition. Alongside this, there will be engaging academic and arts-related activities to challenge and stimulate their minds.

Captivating Live Performances: Be amazed by the talent of our students as they showcase their skills on stage! From musical performances to captivating acts, your children will display their creativity and passion.

Embracing Diversity: Local and International Activities: Experience a diverse array of activities celebrating both local traditions and global cultures. Through various interactive sessions, your children will explore, learn, and appreciate different customs and practices.

The Christmas Carousel is an opportunity for your children to celebrate the season, make cherished memories, and enjoy a day packed with excitement and camaraderie alongside their peers.

We encourage you to engage your children in conversations about this exciting day and their anticipation for the event. Students in Grades 6-9 will also be doing a fun Ugly Sweater Contest where they will decorate a sweater. So if you have a child in grades 6-9 please remind them to bring in a sweater on 15th December that can be painted for the contest.

Thank you for your continuous support. We're looking forward to creating a magical and memorable experience for our students at this year's Christmas Carousel!

Kind regards

Jason Rowe

Dean of Student Activities

Expert talk with Adolescent by Dr.Win, 28-Nov-2023

Community News:

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

Bring the whole family to a live English-language community theatre performance this December featuring many of our staff! This show is perfect for kids and adults alike. 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

The Phantom of the Opera - Symphony Orchestra

Our BASIS String Ensemble is invited to join with Mahidol College of Music in the joint concert “ Phantom of the Opera Symphony Orchestra.

BASIS community are invited to join the concert. Tickets information are below.

We believe that music is part of a well rounded education.We are certain that these events can inspire children to develop talent in music. Hope to see you there!

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🎫 Ticket prices
- Regular 350 THB
- VIP 500 THB

💻 Ticket Purchasing
1. Purchase at Mahidol music school - Seacon Bangkae (cash only)
2. Call or line to purchase
02-458-2680-1 and 084-135-7251
(ID Line : mcgpbangkae)

Note : please inquire to ensure availability.

🎶Map to Mahidol Music Hall
https://maps.app.goo.gl/h9yFHfcCdYN2ZPoJA

🚙Map to Parking Building
https://maps.app.goo.gl/t8QovvcwBJp265a76

10 BHT per hour

For inquiry : 02-458-2680-1, 084-135-7251
Facebook : MCGP Seacon Bangkae

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.