Weekly Roar

16 January 2023

GENERAL

Admissions Update: Incoming Kindergarten Applicants⼁admissions@gisthailand.org
The Admissions Office is asking any family with a child who will be eligible to start Kindergarten in the upcoming 23/24 school year to email admissions@gisthailand.org. 

Presently, we are only processing applications of siblings of current students who will be entering Kindergarten. A child must be 5 years old by Sep 1, 2023, in order to be eligible.

All other applicants should inquire in the first week of February.

Community Conversation with the Superintendent –February 2, 2023 | superintendents.office@gisthailand.org 
I would like to extend an invitation to you, parents, to join me in this community forum to give you an update on the school, address school-wide topics, and answer questions from you on

  • Thursday, February 2, 2023 @ 2 – 3:30 pm
    A230, 2nd Floor, Admin Building

Please RSVP by clicking this LINK.

If you have specific, school-wide questions you would like the leadership to address, you may share them ahead of time on the RSVP form (in the above link).

2023-24 Re-enrollment Registration | registrar@gisthailand.org
The deadline for re-enrollment registration is JANUARY 31, 2023. Please make sure to fill out the form even if your child/children will not be returning for the next school year. If you have any questions, please contact registrar@gisthailand.org.

Delivery and Drop Off Reminders.

  • If a student forgets something (backpack, instrument, PE/sports clothing, etc.), parents/guardians may physically bring something into the Elementary or Secondary Offices to leave for their child. Please DO NOT drop off or leave items at the Guard House. 
  • No student or parent can order deliveries to campus (including Grab / Grab Express / Tuk / PandaExpress / MealsOnWheels / 7-11 / Lineman) during school hours (7:45am-3:15pm)
  • GIS Guards are not responsible for overseeing items being delivered to students “from” parents/guardians by a delivery service, due to security reasons and their work responsibilities.

The AQI Alerts | nurse@gisthailand.org
The air quality in Chiang Mai has been quite poor this week. Grace International School has an air quality monitor on campus, you can view the reading here.  There are policies and procedures in place to guide staff and teachers as they work to keep your kids safe and to limit their exposure to harmful air pollution.

You can view the chart used at GIS here

Parents who have children with environmental allergies or asthma problems.  Please make sure your child has the needed medications and/or inhaler in the nurse’s office. A face mask N95 or N99 rating can help reduce your child’s exposure to the PM10 & PM 2.5 particles when outdoors.

2023-24 Student Re-enrollment | nurse@gisthailand.org
Medical records required for Re-enrollment are as follows:

You will receive an email reminder if your children are due for TB testing this year.

  • If your children have life-threatening allergies, Asthma, or other Health accommodation needs. 

Please have your physician review the action plans at the same time as their physical examination. 

Life-Threatening Action plan.  
Asthma Action plan
GIS Health Accommodation Request

  • Please note that vaccination must be up-to -date at the time of re-enrollment.

***Please return the completed forms to Health Services via email or hard copy by January 31st.***

Vaccination Clinic/Sign-ups | nurse@gisthailand.org
The vaccination clinic will be held in the nurse’s office on Tuesday, 24 January, 2023 from 3:15-4pm. 
Use this link to sign up and pay no later than the Friday before the clinic date. Elementary students will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

January Bake Sale is at The Carnival!! | rescued518@gmail.com
A GIS Community Event 
Date: Saturday January 28, 2023.

Bake Sale is a GIS Community Fundraiser to support students and school projects.
Our host bakers for this month are G2 and G11 (making donations of 25 pieces or more, individually wrapped baked items per student). Parents/guardians of a student in any of these grades, please look forward to emails and updates.

Come buy yummy home-made Bagels, Granola bars, Gluten free snacks, Nut-free items, Cupcakes, Muffins, Brownies, Cookies, Doughnuts, Carrot cake, Banana bread, Popcorn pops, etc. and other surprise desserts.

Don’t forget to send money with your student on January 28, 2023.
Items will be priced from 20 baht.

 If you can volunteer help at this and future sales, please contact Loyce Sichali at rescued518@gmail.com
Thanks for helping support events and activities which benefit students and the GIS Community.



ELEMENTARY

Dress Code Reminder | elementary.office@gisthailand.org
With cool season upon us we have noticed all sorts of outerwear being worn to school.  Please remember that all sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, etc., need to be a solid navy blue with no other color, pattern, or logo.  Navy blue or khaki is the only approved color for uniform shorts, pants, skirts.  You can find a more detailed description of our dress code policy in the elementary PSMO or on the Tiger Shop webpage.

Lost & Found | elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Please label all items that come to school (snack containers and jackets in particular) so they don’t end up as lost items. A few items have found their way home from our Lost & Found.  We appreciate your help with that. 

Tiger Pride Day | elementary.office@gisthailand.org
This month’s Tiger Pride Day is Monday, January 23.  On that day we will be celebrating Chinese New Year and Korean New Year’s Day. Students are encouraged to wear red or traditional Chinese or Korean clothing on that day.  If your child chooses not to participate according to the Tiger Pride theme, they should wear their normal Grace uniform. 

Family Home Weekend | elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Family Home Weekend is scheduled for February 4-6.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 6 for elementary (and secondary).

Elementary Afterschool Clubs | elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Afterschool clubs will be on Wednesdays beginning February 1 and continue for 8 weeks total.  These clubs are offered to our 3rd – 6th grade students.  More details coming soon.  

 

 

SECONDARY

UPDATED: Extracurricular Clubs | secondary.office@gisthailand.org 

  • Universities and Colleges greatly value and recognize school-sponsored club involvement and we’re here to help out!
  • Check out our wide variety of Extracurricular Clubs for students in Grades 7-12 including meeting dates/times on the Secondary Google Calendar!

School Aides Needed (Substitutes) | jakhtar@gisthailand.org 
Looking for a way to love on and serve our GIS teachers & students?

  • Substitute plans are provided as you fill in when teachers are absent
  • Frequently substitute plans are students independently working on their Chromebooks – Substitutes do not need a background in Education
  • There will be a short informational meeting soon for those who are interested and want to know more about this service opportunity
  • Contact Jennifer Akhtar, the Secondary Substitute Coordinator!

Eligibility Grade Check | counselor@gisthailand.org 

  • On Monday, January 23 an Eligibility Grade Check will be run by GIS Academic Counselors.
  • The next Grade Check will be February 7.

Family Home Weekend | secondary.office@gisthailand.org 

  • Family Home Weekend is scheduled for February 4-6.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 6 for Secondary (and Elementary).
  • Tuesday, February 7 will be a normal B schedule (with Class 0 Band/Choir starting at 7:45 AM)

Planned Absences | secondary.office@gisthailand.org 

  • Upcoming Mission Organization Conference? ACSC Tournament? Visiting family?
  • Missing more than 2+ days as a planned absence…
  • Print and fill out our Planned Absence Request Form (students can also pick this up in the Secondary Office)

Dress Code | secondary.office@gisthailand.org 

Music Mania on January 21 | gthomas@gisthailand.org 

  • A beloved GIS Secondary tradition returns after four years… MUSIC MANIA!
  • Support this fundraising event of StuCo’s “Battle of the Bands” of Secondary students competing in a number of bands for the title of “best band”!
  • January 21 from 7-10 PM in the GIS Cafeteria
  • Food vendors will be available before and during Music Mania!

        

Mark your Calendars with these Upcoming Secondary Dates

  • January 16 Dress Code Enforcements begin
  • January 21 Music Mania
  • January 23 Eligibility Grade Check
  • January 28 Community Carnival 
  • February 4-6 Family Home Weekend, Sports Leadership 2 Trip
  • February 7 Eligibility Grade Check
  • February 10 Art Chapel
  • February 13-17 Tiger Pride Week (International Week)

 

 

ATHLETICS

This Week in Athletics | athletics@gisthailand.org
Monday, Jan. 16
🏃🏼 Senior XC Meet #2 @GIS 3:45-6:45pm

Tuesday, Jan. 17
🏀 JV Boys Basketball vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm
🏀 JV Girls Basketball vs. CMIS @ GIS 4:00pm
⚽️ U14 Boys Soccer vs. LIST @ GIS 4:00pm
⚽️ U14 Girls Soccer vs. LIST @ GIS 4:00pm
🏀 V. Boys Basketball vs. CMIS @ CMIS 5:00pm
🏀 V. Girls Basketball vs. CMIS @ GIS 5:00pm

Thursday, Jan. 19
⚽️ U12 Boys Soccer vs. LIST @ LIST Primary Campus 4:00pm
⚽️ U12 Girls Soccer vs. LIST @ GIS 4:00pm
🏀 V. Boys Basketball vs. LIST @ GIS 4:00pm

Friday, Jan. 20
🏀 JV Boys & Girls Prem Basketball Invitational Day 1@ PTIS All Day

Saturday, Jan. 20
🏀 JV Boys & Girls Prem Basketball Invitational Day 2 @ PTIS

For more information, please visit our website athletics.gisthailand.org