2 Mar 2020
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GENERAL
*New* Calendar Update | dsa.office@gisthailand.org
There will be NO SCHOOL for staff and students on Monday, April 6th. It is Chakri Memorial Day, a national Thai Holiday. We apologize for not getting this on the calendar sooner.
This event has been rescheduled to:
Thursday, March 5 @ 3:30 – 5:00 pm in the Cafeteria
Please sign up in this LINK
If you have specific, school-wide questions you would like GIS leadership to address, you may share them ahead of time on the RSVP form.
*New* Uniform Shop Has Moved | uniformshop@gisthailand.org
The uniform shop has officially moved from the reception area to its new home at the back of the Administration building in room A181. You can access this room by following the sidewalk between the Secondary and Administration buildings.
*New* RESCHEDULED – Coffee with the DSA | dsa.office@gisthailand.org
Coffee with the DSA on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 8:30 am – 9:30 am has been rescheduled to
May 12, from 9:30am – 10:30am.
This is an opportunity to connect with Joe Crain and ask any questions you might have about the educational experience at GIS. You’ll also have an opportunity to enjoy some coffee, snacks, and fellowship with other GIS parents in the 2nd-floor Loft (A220), located in the Admin building. Please RSVP for May 12 by clicking this link.
*New* Nurse Update | nurse@gisthailand.org
Based on the recent directive of the Thai Minister of Education (ISAT 017/2020: France and Germany are now Added to the MOPH List of COVID-19 High Risk Countries), anyone (including students & staff) who has visited:
- China
- Macau
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Italy
- Iran
- Germany
- France
must self-quarantine at home for 14 days. This does apply to layovers or people in close contact with travelers. Please notify nurse@gisthailand.org and the relevant attendance/supervising personnel if this applies to you or your student.
As new information about COVID-19 is released, we will continue to update our blog (including FAQs) here.
Face Masks for Sale in Reception Desk in Admin Building | nurse@gisthailand.org
AirLine reusable face masks are now available for purchase in the uniform shop. 50 baht/mask.
Health Contract with Chiang Mai Ram Hospital | nurse@gisthailand.org
As of February 1st, GIS has agreed on a contract to offer a 20% discounted rate to GIS staff, students, and families. To apply for the discount, show a GIS student or staff ID to the hospital cashier. GIS family members should show their ID/passport in addition to a GIS ID. Exceptions apply, contact Health Services for details and/or questions.
SECONDARY
CMCIS Art Project | kmccall@gisthailand.org
The GIS community is invited to the inaugural Chiang Mai Circle of International Schools (CMCIS) Art Project (See Poster Here). The exhibition will be open Wednesday, March 4th through the 6th showcasing nine international schools with 200 plus pieces of art. Come and have a look, and support your GIS artists. The exhibition is taking place at the Dream Space Gallery(map).
*New* This Week in Advisory | mrandolph@gisthailand.org
- Day A – Grades 7 & 8 will be discussing academic planning for the 2020-21 school year and all other grades will be discussing resilience. (Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and is found to be a massive predictor of student success.)
- Day D – Grade 8 will be discussing resilience while grades 9 & 10 are doing a wellness check-in. Grades 11 & 12 are connecting as a group after a couple of weeks on academic planning and a special topic.
*New* GIS Theater Production of Pygmalion | lholley@gisthailand.org
Written by George Bernard Shaw, Pygmalion is the script that inspired the musical “My Fair Lady.” It is a theater classic you don’t want to miss!
- Showtimes: April 2 – 4 at 7 p.m.
Tickets will be 200 baht each and will be available for reservation/purchase on March 16. A link will be available in the Roar at that time
*New* Mark your Calendars- Upcoming Secondary Happenings | secondary.office@gisthailand.org
- March 7-10 – Spring Break
- March 8-11 – Senior Trip
- March 13 – Grade Check
- March 16 – PSAT Grade 10
- March 17- Parent Equipping Night with Spiritual Life
- March 21 – Formal Dance (Grades 9-12) @ GIS
- March 27 – Tiger Pride Day & End of 3rd Quarter
ELEMENTARY
*New* Elementary Puppet Chapel | mkennedy@gisthailand.org
You are invited to a special chapel featuring our incredible elementary puppet team lead by Miss Kline. Please plan to join us Tuesday, March 3 at 8:30 in the cafeteria. See you there!
ATHLETICS
Where to Get Sports Updates
We know practice and game changes have a great impact on everyone involved in sports. The best ways to know about these changes are on the Athletic website and Grace Athletics Facebook Page.
This week in Athletics | athletics@gisthailand.org
Monday, March 2
🍹 NIC’S NIGHT!!! With every order, not only will Nic’s donate a portion of the bill to Grace, but they will also throw in a free pitcher of (virgin) Mojitos! Make sure to tell them you’re with Grace.
🏐 JV Boys vs. PTIS @ PTIS 4:00pm
🏐 JV Girls vs. PTIS @ PTIS 4:00pm
🏐 V. Boys vs. PTIS @ PTIS 5:00pm
🏐 V. Girls vs. PTIS @ PTIS 5:00pm
Tuesday, March 3
🍹 NIC’S NIGHT!!!
🏐 U14 Boys vs. PTIS @ PTIS 4:00pm
🏐 U14 Girls vs. PTIS @ PTIS 4:00pm
🏐 U14 Boys vs. LIST@ PTIS 5:00pm
🏐 U14 Boys vs. LIST @ PTIS 5:00pm
For more information, please visit our website athletics.gisthailand.org
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