December 11, 2017

Dear Parents,

This week grades 11 and 12 students will continue to take their December exams. Our goal is to have exams graded and feedback provided to students prior to the winter holiday.  Please note that grade 11 and 12 students are only required to be on campus when taking their exam.  If a student is absent for an exam, a doctors note must be provided in order to take the exam during the makeup exam session.  
Please follow this link to see the exam schedule
Please see link for students directions.

December 13, 2017: On Wednesday at 11:30 our grade 12 students will be taking their senior photos. students will need to have their cap and gown for the group photo.

Christmas Baskets- Each year our students bring to school items that are used to fill holiday baskets that are given to the local staff who help make ISY a special place. It is a simple way to say thank you from our students for all that they do for us on a daily basis.

Students are asked to bring the following item depending on their grade level. 

• Grade 6 -1 packet of Sugar 
• Grade 7- 1 bottle of Shampoo 
• Grade 8- Noodles (3 packets) 
• Grade 9 - Rice (5kg 1 bag) 
• Grade 10- 1 bottle of cooking oil 
• Grade 11- 3 bars of soap 
• Grade-12 -2 toothpaste/toothbrush 

WWW for High School: Just a reminder that upon return from winter break our HS teams will be departing for their WWW trip.  Please see below as a reminder of the drop off time and location. 

• Grade 9: Parents are to drop off their child at Yangon International Airport at 5:30 AM on 8 January 2018. 
• Grade 10: Pick up and drop off point at Mya Kyun Tha Park (In front of Sabai Sabai DMZD). Parents are to drop off their child at 7:00 AM on 8 January 2018 and pick up at the same place.
• Grade 11: Parents are to drop off their child at the International Airport at 6:00 AM January 8, 2018.
• Grade 12: No School on Monday as students do not return to school until Saturday- Meet at the Yangon International Airport at 10:30 PM on Monday 8 January 2018.

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• MS Science Fair 
• December Exams 
• 6:00-7:00 PM- Parent Forum: The ISY Charter Registration Proces

Tuesday

• MS Science Fair
• December Exams 

Wednesday

• 8:00-9:00: International Day Planning
• Lunchtime: Brass Ensemble Christmas Music
• December Exams 
• 11:30- Grade 12 group photo

Friday

• Last day of school before the holiday 

December 4, 2017

Dear Parents,

I would like to thank all those who attended our annual winter concert this past Friday.  It was great to be under the stars enjoying the wonderful sounds of our choir and band students.  Thank you for joining us in celebrating the holiday season and in celebrating the musical progress that our students have made.

In the last two weeks before the holiday the secondary school continues moving forward with our exams and activities, as we are more than halfway through our academic quarter.  This week our Grade 11 and 12 students will be taking their winter exams. Please note that grade 11 and 12 students are only required to be on campus when taking their exam.  If a student is absent for an exam, a doctors note must be provided in order to take the exam during the makeup exam session.  

Please follow this link to see the exam schedule
Please see link for students directions.


Grade 10 Students are to complete and submit their course selection for IB exams by Thursday, December 7, 2017. The grade 10 parent information session will take place on Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria. We will provide parents with not only IB information but also university considerations that should be taken into account when selecting courses.

Middle School Dance/Activity: On Saturday our MS student council will be putting together a "Winter Wonderland" event. This event will include the following: dance, movie, photobooth, and costume competition. Please note that the event is from 6:00-8:00 PM. Once students enter the event they are not allowed to leave the event unless they are picked up by a parent.  Students must remain at the event location and are not permitted to wander the campus. 

Christmas Baskets- Each year our students bring to school items that are used to fill holiday baskets that are given to the local staff who help make ISY a special place. It is a simple way to say thank you from our students for all that they do for us on a daily basis.

Students are asked to bring the following item depending on their grade level. 

• Grade 6 -1 packet of Sugar 
• Grade 7- 1 bottle of Shampoo 
• Grade 8- Noodles (3 packets) 
• Grade 9 - Rice (5kg 1 bag) 
• Grade 10- 1 bottle of cooking oil 
• Grade 11- 3 bars of soap 
• Grade-12 -2 toothpaste/toothbrush 

This Week In Secondary School

Tuesday:

• Grade 10 IB Information Evening at 5:00 in the cafeteria 
• YAC MS Vball girls and boys @ ISM

Thursday

• ISM Golf invitational MS only
• Grade 11 and 12 exams 
• Grade 10 IB Course selection for next school year is due in SS office.

Friday

• Swim Gala @ YUFC for selected MS students
• Grade 11 and 12 exams 

Saturday

• MS Social (Dance, Movie, Photobooth/ Polaroids, Costume Competition) on Sat, Dec 9, 2017, 6-8 pm 4th floor & Futsal Court Theme: Winter Wonderland 
• YAC MS Volleyball tournament

November 27, 2017

Dear Parents, 

I hope you all enjoyed a restful long weekend.  Please note the following important events taking place this week. 

• On November 27, 2017, Grade 10 students will begin the process of selecting their IB courses. (Schedule) On December 5, 2017, ISY will host a parent information evening for parents and students in grade 10. If you are a parent of grade a 10 students, please plan on attending the evening session. IB course selection forms will be due on December 7, 2017.

•  Monday, Nov 27, 2017, Australian University Fair:13 universities from Australia will visit during lunch.

• November 30, 2017, WWW High School Parent Information Session: On November 30, 2017, at 5:00 PM ISY will host a parent information session regarding WWW. Permission forms have gone home with students as well as sent home through email to parents. 

• Grade 9 Parent Meeting: Room F203

• Grade 10 Parent Meeting: Room F102

• Grade 11 Parent Meeting: Room F101

• Grade 12 Parent Meeting: Room F104

• November 30, 2017, at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria: Parent Information session: Admissions Decisions at Highly Competitive Universities (US)

• IB Exam Dates: ISY's grade 11 and 12 students will be taking their exams on December 7, 2017, to December 13, 2017. The schedule for exams can be found at this link. On exam days, students in grades 11 and 12 are only required to be on campus when taking an exam. Students who are sick on the day of an exam must have doctors note in order to take an alternative exam.

• Winter Concert: On Friday the secondary school will have their winter concert at ISY at 6:00 PM.  Please join us for a festive event. 

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• Centre College visit - scholarship- lunch meeting 
• Australian University Fair at lunch - 13 universities from Australia will visit at lunchtime 

Tuesday

• YAC HS Soccer tournament @ South Dagon

Thursday

• HS YAC Basketball vs ISM @ ISY Boys and Girls
• Southern Oregon University Lunch Visit
• Parent Information Meeting reg WWW at 5:00 PM 
• Decisions at Highly Competitive Universities (US) at 5:30 PM in the Cafeteria

Wednesday

• ISY Monthly Morning Coffee at 7:30 AM 
• ISY PA General Meeting at 8:00 AM 

Friday 

• Winter Music Concert at ISY 6:00- 8:00 PM

Saturday

• Secondary String Ensemble performance at the Yangon Japanese School from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• SAT Exam

November 19, 2017

This weekend's Family Fun Fair was a huge success. Thank you to all the families who attended this event.  We hope that you all enjoyed the food, games, and community environment.  ISY's Student Council and supervisors facilitated an outstanding event that brought our community together.

A few Items that are just around the corner: 

• November 23rd and 24th 2017 is an ISY Holiday: No School for Students

• IB Exam Dates: ISY's grade 11 and 12 students will be taking their exams on  December 7, 2017, to December 13, 2017.  The schedule for exams can be found at this link. On exam days students of grades 11 and 12 are only required to be on campus when taking an exam. Students who are sick on the day of an exam must have doctors note in order to take an alternative exam.

• On November 27, 2017, Grade 10 students will begin the process of selecting their IB courses. (Schedule) On December 5, 2017, ISY will host a parent information evening for students and parents in grade 10. If you are a parent of grade a 10 students, please plan on attending the evening session. IB course selection forms will be due On December 7, 2017.

• Australian University Fair: Monday, Nov 27, 2017, 13 universities from Australia will visit during lunch

• November 30, 2017, WWW High School Parent Information Session:
  On November 30, 2017, at 5:00 PM ISY will host a parent information session regarding WWW. Permission forms have gone home with students as well as sent home through email to parents.
  Grade 9 Parent Meeting: Room F203
  Grade 10 Parent Meeting: Room F102
  Grade 11 Parent Meeting: Room F101
  Grade 12 Parent Meeting: Room F104

• November 30, 2017, at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria: Parent Information session: Admissions Decisions at Highly Competitive Universities (US)

This Week In Secondary School

Monday: 

• High School Soccer: ISY vs ILBC at South Dagon
• ISY Board Meeting will take place at 6:30 PM.  ISY Board meetings are open to Association members.

Tuesday: 

• November 20, 2017: All-Star Volleyball Match at ILBC

Wednesday: 

• College Lunch Visit: ESSEC Business school - Singapore and France

Thursday and Friday : 

• School Holiday: No school for students
• SEASAC Golf and Cross Country will be traveling

November 14, 2017

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all the parents who participated in parent-teacher conferences last week. They were a huge success. Thank you for being an active partner in your child's education. If you were not able to attend conferences but would like to meet with a teacher, please contact the teacher directly or the high school office to arrange an appointment.

On Saturday ISY hosted their first swim tournament. Thank you to the PE Dept and all those who helped make the event a success. It was great to see our students in action. ISY swim team won 35 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 15 bronzes medals in 35 events. We had 33 swimmers participate in this meet. Congratulations! ISY swimmers

This week the WrAP Writing Assessment grades 6-10will be taking place in English classes in grades 6-10.

ISY FUN FAIR - For those of you who are new, this is a family event that is organized by our high school student council. It is a big community event that includes games, activities and talent show. Please join us for the Fun Fair.

This Week in Secondary School

Tuesday

• YAC Soccer ISY v YIS Girls and Boys location at Thuwanna Stadium

Wednesday

• YAC MS Vball boys and girls ILBC @ ISY
• Trinity College Dublin lunch visit

Friday

• YAC MS Vball girls and boys YIS @ ISY

Saturday

• ISY Fun Fair 4:00 - 7:00 PM

November 6, 2017

Dear Secondary Parents,

We look forward to seeing you on campus this Thursday or Friday for parent-teacher conferences. Your child’s involvement in the conferences is highly encouraged. Conferences are an opportunity to celebrate successes and to discuss how students can increase their learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Please note the following

• If you have not signed up for a conference, please do so through INSIS or contact the secondary office for assistance. 
• Each appointment is 10 minutes in length 
• Please make sure you account for passing time between conferences 
• Teachers will hold firm to the conference sign up times. If you are late to a meeting, your time will be limited to the scheduled time or a new appointment will need to be scheduled. 
• Wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking a great deal.

Art Show: Grades 6, 7 and 8 first trimester art students will have an art show in the SAS MS / HS art rooms 301. Parents do not need an appointment to view the art show. The show will be up only during the PTC.

The Writing Assessment Program (WrAP) administration dates for grade 6-10 students have been changed from November 7-10 to November 14-17. To read more about the WrAP assessment, please visit http://www.isyedu.org/learning/assessment - External Schoolwide Assessments - WrAP: Writing Assessment Program.

Congratulations to the following AMIS students who qualified for the Berlin Choir Festival:

Hyugo Yamaguchi (10)
Kyaw Thykha (Thomas) Aung (11)
Arden Reynolds (12)
Anirudh Sengupta (11)
Shashank Pandey (9)
Aiden Cvengros (12)
                                         Hannah Chua (11)                                         

Congratulations to our SEASAC Teams who were out traveling this week.

Volleyball Girls (Division 2): 1st Place

MVPs:

Nandar (12)

Kathryn (12)

Wendy N. (11)

Marissa (10)

Volleyball Boys (Division 1): 5th Place

MVP:

Curtis (12)

Football Girls (Division 2): 6th Place

MVP:

Aisha (10)

Football Boys (Division 2): 4th Place

MVP:

Simon (12)

This Week in Secondary School 

Thursday:

• Please note students in secondary school have a 1/2 day schedule due to parent-teacher conferences. Students in secondary school will be released at 11:30 AM. 
• YAC Soccer ISY vs YIS Girls and Boys location TBD

Friday:  

• No school for Secondary Students
• 1st-trimester end

Saturday:

• ISY swim invitational ISY swimming pool

October 30, 2017

Dear Parents,

Quarter one reports will be available on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Once reports are available, the secondary office will email you and your child the information necessary to access the reports.

Please make sure to sign up for parent-teacher conferences. This is an opportunity for parents to meet with teachers to ask questions in order to better understand what and how your child is learning in classes. Each conference is 10 minutes in length.

Spirit Week: Help support the SEASAC teams who leave to compete in international tournaments. Students are encouraged to show their school spirit; each day is a new theme!

Monday (Oct 30) - Pajama Day

Tuesday (Oct 31) - Halloween Day

Wednesday (Nov 1) - Black and Gold Day

Thursday (Nov 2) - Twin Day

Friday (Nov 3) - International Day

Writing Assessment Program (WrAP): This assessment will be administered to students in grades 6-10 the week of November 7-10, 2017 during two English class sessions. It will be used to monitor student progress in writing, inform instructional practices, and guide student goal setting in writing. Ensuring your child gets plenty of sleep and a nutritious breakfast during these assessment days will best help prepare your child for the WrAP.

For more information about the WrAP please see https://www.erblearn.org/services/wrap-overview.

This Week in Secondary School 

Monday:
California Lutheran University lunchtime visit

Tuesday 
YAC Soccer ISY v ISM
 ISY Musical Auditions. Please see Mr. Fraser for more information

Wednesday
 ISY Musical Auditions. Please see Mr. Fraser for more information

Thursday 
Students depart for the SEASAC Boys and Girls Football  and Volleyball Tournaments

Saturday 
SAT Subject Test only

October 23, 2017

Dear Parents,

The end of quarter one occurs on Friday, October 27, 2017. Report cards will become available on Thursday, November 2, 2107, through our online INSIS system. Once reports are accessible an email will be sent to parents and students with specific instructions on how to access the reports.

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place on November 9, 10, 2017. Parents will be able to sign up for conferences starting Tuesday, October 24, 2017.  Once sign ups are accessible an email will be sent to parents with specific instructions on how to sign up for conferences.

High School Dance: On Friday, ISY high school student council will host a dance which will take place on the ISY campus from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please know that all school rules apply to the event. Once students enter the dance area they must remain at the event until 7:30 PM, unless a parent is present to pick up the student. Students will not be permitted to wander the campus and will be required to remain in the designated areas. 

ISY Athletics and Facilities:

• The Aquatics Facility Schedule for open swim time changes on Oct 30, 2017
• The second season of the SEASAC sports begins on Tuesday, November 7 (after school)

• Girl’s Touch Rugby
• Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball 
• Boy’s and Girl’s Tennis

• The Middle School Girl’s and Boy’s Volleyball season will begin in the second quarter. The first practice will be held on Wednesday, November 1 at 3:00 PM. Further practices will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00-5:00 PM, and each coach might schedule a Saturday practice as needed. The coach will provide the Saturday practice time in advance for family planning. All MS students are encouraged to sign up and try out for the MS volleyball teams. Games will be arranged against other middle school teams from the YAC schools and will be posted on the ISY website as well as the school calendar. Registration for MS volleyball will be posted outside the PE office beginning on Monday, October 23rd. Interested students should sign up on the sheet and take a permission slip.

This Week in Secondary School

Wednesday 

• PSAT test for grade 11 students only
• ISY Monthly Morning Coffee: 7:30 - 8:00 AM on the teak steps at the school entrance. 
ISY PA General Meeting: 8:00 - 9:00 AM in the HUB cafeteria. Agenda items include the Halloween Read Aloud, ISY PA Facebook Page update, PA structure and committee work updates, Family Fun Fair information, and planning, and preparing for the ISY International Day.

Friday 

• Univ of Syracuse lunch visit
• High School Dance at ISY 5:30-7:30PM 
• Middle School Basketball tournament: 3:00-5:00PM 
• Last day for after-school activities until the new quarter of registration begins. 

Saturday 

• Middle School Basketball tournament: 9:00am-2:00PM
• HS Haunted House and Movie Night: 5:00 - 8:00 PM on the ISY Campus. Sponsored by SEEDS and Yangon Animal Shelter campus clubs. Movies: Coraline (rated PG) and Lights Out (rated PG-13) will be shown.

October 15, 2107

Dear Secondary Parents,

I hope you were able to enjoy a restful and funfilled holiday.  The first quarter of the school year is quickly coming to an end on October 27, 2017.

The week of November 1st report cards for quarter one will become available and will be followed by Parent-Teacher conferences on November 9th and 10th (Thursday and Friday).


MS WWW Adventures:  This week our grade 6, 7, 8 students will be attending week- without-walls.

Grade Level Point of Contact
Grade Level Point of Contact	Contact Person On Trip	Contact Number	Hotel or location Contact number	Doctor	Doctor’s Number
Grade 6	Christina Power	+95 9260192538	+95 9961858477	Dr. Kyaw Kyaw Soe	+95 932122909
Grade 7	Krista Grace	+95 9791224118	+95 5111387/                +95 979046524	Linda Streitz	+95 9426885617
Grade 8 Traidhos Three-Generation	Kathy Beahn	+66 0825075193	+66 53 301 500                 ext. 5024	Michael Cumer (Head of VSP)	+66 810208028
		Mr. Michael Horrocks	0871895096	Onsite Nurse	+66 856959032

Bus drop off and pick up for grades 6 and 7: 

Please remember we have changed the location of our drop off (7:00 AM) and pick up to Mya Kyun Thar Park in front of Sabai Sabai DMZD (Thai Restaurant ), Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon. For those students who are not able to be dropped off at the bus location, an ISY bus will be available to transport students and their luggage from ISY to the Inya Lake bus area. The ISY bus will depart at 6:45 AM from ISY to Inya Lake, in order to make the 7:00 AM departure time. Pick up will be at the same location. On Friday, an ISY bus will transport students to ISY at the arrival time, if a driver is not present at the designated pick-up time.

This Week In Secondary School 

Monday

• Grade 8 Students departs for WWW Adventure 
• College Visit: Lasalle university visit - first in art room, then at break

Tuesday

• High School Girls Volleyball ISY @ ILBC departure 2:55
• Grade 6 and 7 Depart for WWW Adventure 

Friday

• College Visit: University of San Francisco
• Grade 6, 7, 8 return from WWW

Saturday

• High School Volleyball tournament @ ISY 8:00am-2:00pm

October 2, 2017

This Week in Secondary School 

This school week is short due to the upcoming holiday which starts on Thursday, October  5, 2017, until October 15, 2017.

October 4, 2017, ISY Symphonic Band performs at the National Theatre 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Please note that during the holiday ISY will be offering the SAT exam on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

Use of facilities over the holiday: The fitness room will remain open as normal. The pool will be closed Thursday and Friday, October 5-6, 2017. Adult lap swim will be available the week of October 9-13, 2017, from 6:00AM to 8:00AM.

Middle School:  Middle School WWW will begin upon returning from the holiday: 

Grade 8: 

On Monday, October 16, 2017, students should arrive at School with their bags at the normal school time. ISY buses will transport students to the airport. 

Grade 6 and 7: 

On Monday Students should arrive at ISY at 8:00AM. Grade 6 and 7 students will spend the day developing skills to be successful on our WWW experience. Grade 6 and 7 students will return home at 2:45 PM as normal. 

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, Grade 6-7 students location of drop off and pick up has been changed. Students will depart at 7:00AM from Inya Lake, - across from Sedona Hotel 

In front of Sabai Sabai DMZD (Thai Restaurant )

Mya Kyun Thar Park

Kabar Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon

 (link to map of drop-off location)  

We have moved the pick up and drop off locations to Inya lake as the buses are not able to easily get through the traffic or the small road.  For those students who are not able to be dropped off at the bus location, an ISY bus will be available to transport students and their luggage from ISY to the Inya Lake bus area. The ISY bus will depart at 6:45 AM from ISY to Inya Lake, in order to make the 7:00 departure time.  Pick up will be at the same location. On Friday, an ISY bus will transport students to ISY at the arrival time if a driver is not present at the designated pick-up time.  

Please let the secondary office know if you have any questions.

The aim of WWW is to:

• Develop greater cultural understanding and provide authentic, direct exposure to the local community in order to nurture a better understanding and appreciation of cultures.
• Foster a greater sense of community and develop new friendships as well as strengthen existing ones.
• Increase respect for the environment.
• Promote personal independence and responsibility and to challenge students physically and mentally.
• Develop lasting friendships and bonds within a grade level.

Google classroom On Monday, September 4th ISY hosted a Google Classroom information evening which provided parents will information on how to access google classroom, demonstrated the information parents have access to and explained what google classroom will not be able to do. If you were not able to attend here is a link to the evening's ppt.

September 25, 2017

Dear Parents,

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, we will begin requiring the use of ID cards for access to the campus at the turnstile points. As you are aware, we are experiencing a period where it is necessary to increase our security vigilance. The use of identification and turnstiles to access our campus is one more means of ensuring student safety. Please remind your child and remember to bring your ID when entering the campus.

Middle School Neon Light Dance 
The first middle school dance will take place this Friday.  The dance will take place at ISY from 6:00-8:00 PM. Tickets will be 3000 kyats.  Students will be restricted to the SAS level 4 building and will not be permitted to roam the campus. Once students join the dance they are to remain at the event until 8:00 PM. In and out privileges do not apply unless a parent (not a driver) picks up the child. If you have any questions, please let us know.

This Week in Secondary 

Monday

• Visiting author/ storyteller Clive Pig Visit
• 13 universities will be visiting from 10:15 to 11:45 AM. Grade 11 and 12 are scheduled to attend 

Tuesday

• Visiting author/ storyteller Clive Pig Visit 

Wednesday

• Morning Coffee at 7:30 AM - followed by PA General Meeting at 8:00 on upper court
• Lunch meeting - Wheaton College Visit 
• Middle School Basketball B/G ISM @ ISY 3:30 

Thursday

• High School Volleyball G/B YIS @ ISY 3:30
• Child Protection Parent Meeting - 5:30 PM 

Friday

• Middle School Neon Light Dance 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (SAS room 411) 

September 18, 2017

This week we have some exciting presentations taking place. Please make sure to join us for these events, if your children are participating


ISY University Fair: On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, we will have over 50 organizations and 300 students present at ISY's University fair between 12:30 and 4:00. Please see the following link for more information about the breakout sessions and open fair.

Middle School Week Without Walls: Middle School students will be traveling on their WWW experience the week of October 16- 20, 2017. Please join us at the parent information session on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 5:00 PM where you will meet the trip leaders, review the itinerary and answer any of your questions.

Swim Newsletter: Select link for more information.

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• ISY Ski Trip Information Night: October 18, 2017, at 5:30 in the cafeteria (select link for more information)

Tuesday 

• High School Volleyball Boys and Girls: ISM @ ISY
• College Visit at lunch: Bently and UMASS-Amherst Visit, Bucknell, Warwick

Wednesday

• Middle School Basketball Boys and Girls ISY @ ISM 
• 12:30 all HS: University Fair at ISY 

Thursday

• 5:00 WWW Parent Evening: 
• Grade 6 is located in the Cafeteria
• Grade 7 is located in room 500E
• Grade 8 is located in room 411E

Friday 

• Middle School basketball boys/girls ISY @ YIS

Saturday

• Middle School "B" team basketball @ YIS 8:00-11:00
• High School JV volleyball @ ISY 9:00-10:30

September 11, 2017

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe but the first month of school is behind us. It is amazing how quickly time is flying. I would like to thank those who attended the Google Classroom as well as the Grade 9 "Setting the Stage" workshop last week.  The more we work together, the better we will be at supporting your child through their academic and social emotional growth. 

If you have suggestions for workshops you would like us to host, please email mshsoffice@isyedu.org

Aquatics News letter: Please see the news letter to better understand what is happening in our Aquatics Department. (Link)

WWW grades 6-8: Information regarding WWW for middle school will be shared with students on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. A parent information session will be held on Sept 21, 2017, at 5:00 PM.

This Week In Secondary School 

Tuesday

• High School VolleyBall G/B ISY @ ISM Departure2:55

Wednesday

• 9:15 Fire Drill Practice - Secondary school 
• Middle School G/B Basketball ISY @ ILBC DEPARTURE 2:55

Thursday

• School Wide Fire Drill 
• New Family Breakfast at 8:00 Mm on upper court 
• High School VolleyBall G/B ISY @ YIS DEPARTURE 2:55
• Senior University Information Night at 5:30 in the Cafeteria
• JV soccer Tournament departs for Thailand

Friday

• Middle School G/B Basketball SM @ ISY

Saturday

• Under 19 Table Tennis Invitational

September 4. 2017

Dear Parents,

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend as our teachers engaged in professional development. As I know many of you plan your holidays early please keep in mind that Week Without Walls for Grades 6-8 will occur Monday, October 16, 2017, the week after our October break. Please keep this in mind as you plan your October holidays. High School WWW will occur the week of January 8, 2017.  

Monday, September 4, 2017, at 5:00 PM: Google Classroom Information Evening will take place in the Cafeteria. Please join us to learn more about how to access google classroom, what information parents have access to, and what google classroom will not be able to do. Please come with questions and suggestions as to how we can help communicate classroom activities with you.  If you are not able to attend this session but would like more information, please contact the secondary office and we will schedule a time for you to meet with our Technology facilitator.

Aquatics News letter: Please see the news letter to better understand what is happening in our Aquatics Department. (Link)

This Week in Secondary 

Monday 

• Professional develop for Teachers- No school for students 
• 5:00 PM, Google Classroom Information Night for Secondary Parents 

Tuesday 

• High School Volleyball (Girls and Boys)  ILBC @ ISY 3:30

Wednesday 

• Middle School Basketball (Girls and Boys)  YIS @ ISY 3:30 

Thursday 

• 9th Grade Parents Night - Setting the Stage

August 28, 2017

Dear Parents,

Thank you for attending back to school night last week. I am hopeful it has provided you with information for a successful school year.  If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask the classroom teachers or me.

Just a reminder that Monday, September 4, 2017, is a professional development day for teachers. Students will not have school.

Google classroom: On September 4, 2017, at 5:00 PM the secondary school will be hosting an information session for parents in order for them to better understand google classroom and it can help parents better understand what is happening in school.

Secondary students interested in swimming: Even though it’s not the season for swim teams yet, we would like to give swimmers a chance to start practicing 2 mornings a week on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 – 7:30 AM. In order to be eligible students must register in the Aquatics Office by Monday, September 4 and attend a timing session on Wednesday, September 6 and Friday, September 8 from 6:00 – 7:30 AM. ( link to swim information doc)

Use of Fitness Room and Pool: A signed liability waiver is now required for using our Fitness Room and/or Pool. Please print copy of this form which is available on our website homepage

In addition, please note that the community lap swimming times at the ISY Pool are subject to change based on team practice times and community classes offered throughout the year. Please stay informed by checking the schedule on the ISY website each weekend as pool times will be posted on Friday if there is a change for the following week.


Monday

• MAP Testing Continues 

Tuesday 

• MAP Testing Continues 
• 8:00 AM: ISY PA Meeting: Open to All
• University of Melbourne Lunch time visit 

Wednesday 

• MAP Testing Continues

Friday

• 3:00 PM Boy's Middle School Basketball game ILBC @ ISY 
• 5:00 PM Information evening in the cafeteria: Liberal Arts Schools? What are they? Swarthmore and Williams College explain

August 21, 2017

The first week of school was filled with excitement, and renewed connections as students found their way through the campus and met their teachers. It was great to welcome the 60 new students and seven new staff members to ISY.

Please join us at ISY's Secondary Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. This is an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn more about the courses they are taking. We will distribute schedules for the evening starting at 5:00 PM in the SAS gym. We will begin the evening at 5:30 PM on the covered court with opening remarks from the School Director and the Secondary Principal. Throughout the evening parents will follow their child’s schedule, visiting their classrooms and teachers. As the schedule is condensed, if parents would like to discuss individual issues or questions about their child, individual appointments on another day should be arranged. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended as there are many stairs.

If your child takes the bus home, please know that he/she must be at the pickup location no later than 2:55 PM.


Please make sure to check the school website for Secondary Sports and Pool Information.

This Week in Secondary School 

Wednesday 

• MAP testing begins for grades 6-9
• Back to School Night: 5:30 - 8:00 PM on the upper court 

Thursday 

• MAP testing continued
• Srinakharinwirot University visit at lunch 

Friday 

• MAP testing continued
• Japanese University visit at lunch
• University of Western Australia at 2:30

August 14, 2017

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the new school year. We are excited to have everyone back on campus. In order to help ensure that parents have up to date information related to secondary school, I will continue to send on Mondays weekly links to the secondary blog.  On this blog, I will highlight important items that are taking place during the week. My goal will be to keep the blog short, but informative.

Once again I look forward to a great school year and seeing you all on campus soon.  Below are a few items for you to be aware of.

This Week in Secondary School: 

Tuesday - Friday

• Secondary students will be having their photos taken this week. A schedule will be emailed to the student. 

Friday, August 18, 2017

• Welcome to the New School Year Celebration at 7:45 AM in our school cafeteria.

Upcoming Important Events: 

• Wednesday, August 23, 2017 - Secondary School Back to School Night at 5:00 PM 
• Monday, August 28, 2017 - Look for After school activities to begin. Information will be sent home later this week.
• Please know the following sports will begin next week on the days listed below. More information will be sent to students. 
• HS SEASAC volleyball and football will have their first practice on Tuesday.
• MS basketball will have the first practice on Wednesday.
• HS mini league volleyball will start on Tuesday. 

May 27, 2017

Dear Parents,

Thank you for a great school year. I hope that you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with family. We look forward to seeing you all back at school on August 14, 2017.

The last few days of school are before us and there is still a great deal to get done. 

• The Library has sent students and parents a list of books that will need to be returned before yearbooks or report cards will be issued. Students are asked to return their books by Tuesday lunch. 
• Grade 11 students will be able to keep their textbooks over the holiday as they are enrolled in a two-year program. Even so, Grade 11 students will need to complete an end of year form which indicates all other items have been returned. 
• End of year report cards will be posted on Tuesday evening. If you are not able to access your child's report card this means they have outstanding items that need to be turned in or they did not turn in their form.  The office will email parent's who child who is missing their form or books on Tuesday afternoon. 
• Yearbooks - Yearbooks will be distributed on Wed. morning in the Gym to students who have completed their check out the form. 
• If you are in need of special documents from the office please know that requests need time to process. The officers are busy this week, please provide at least a 24 hrs notice. 

This Week in Secondary School

Monday:

• Normal classes 

Tuesday:

• All classes meet for 35 minutes - Students are to complete and turn in the end of year forms 
• High School awards celebration at 1:30. 
• Stepping Up Ceremony for grade 8 student and parents at 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

• Yearbooks signing 
• End of Year Assembly for students at 10:45 
• School Finishes at 11:20 - Students are asked to be off campus by 12:15.

May 22, 2017

This is an exciting week with two big events taking place. First is the Graduation Celebration on Tuesday at 5:30 at the Sedona Hotel for the class or 2017.  The second event is our Student lead Conferences on Friday from 12:00-3:30.  We look forward to seeing our Middle School Parents on Campus on Friday between 12:00 and 3:30 and for the Celebration of Learning. It is a great opportunity for your child to show you what they have learned this year and demonstrate some of their skills.

The Last Full Week of the 2016-2017 School Year

Tuesday:

• Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2017 at the Sedona Hotel at 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 

• Students will be provided their end of year check out forms. These forms will need to be complete before report cards and yearbooks will be released to parents or students. All books and fees will need to be taken care of.  The completed checkout form is due on May 30th by the end of the school day. 

• 6:30 PM Alumni Sports Night Friday 

Friday: 

• Middle School Student Lead Conferences, "Celebration of Learning" will take place from 12:00-3:30 PM.

Music Location TBA		Drama 4th Floor Room, 411		PE Upper Court		Art
Grade 6	12-12:30	Grade 6	3:00-3:30	Grade 6	1:30-2:00	All MS art is showcased in the Gym along
Grade 7	1:30-2:00	Grade 7	12-12:30	Grade 7	3:00-3:30
Grade 8	3:00-3:30	Grade 8	1:30-2:00	Grade 8	12-12:30

Saturday:
Alumni Reunion 6:00 PM

May 15, 2017

A big thank you to Adam and his HS drama students for the HS play 1984. Thank you, parents, who supported our students by watching the play. 

2017-18 High School courses: Students in grades 8 and 9 were emailed their list of courses for next school year. ( Grades 10-11 were already emailed this list) Requests for changes will be considered for those who are not properly placed or those who changed their minds as long as there is the room available and we are able to maintain a balanced schedule. Change request should be completed by May 19, 2017.

Activites end this week: Please be aware that Competitive Swim & Stroke Ladder ending on May 19, 201, along with ASA activities

Assessment Data: ISA (grades 3-10), AAPPL (grades 5-10), and MAP (kindergarten-grade 8) student assessment results' reports will be shared with parents during the week of May 22.

This Week In Secondary School 

Monday 

• Group 4 Project - Grade 11 students will complete their science labs for the IB group project
• AGM Board Meeting - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

• Half-Day for Students: Release time is 11:30 

Thursday

• PA End of Year Meeting 

Friday

• Middle School YMUN @ ISM
• Broadway Night and Art Show - 6:00 PM in the SAS Gym
• Last day of grade 12 IB exams - Grade 12 students need to complete their exit survey and end of year form. 
• Last day for ASA
• Salisbury University from America Lunch Visit

Saturday

• HS Prom: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - River Front: Sunset Cruise
• MS Dance: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Theme is Masquerade - 3000 kyats but 4000 if you don't bring a mask. Location- SAS building Gym

May 8, 2017

Dear Secondary Parents,

As the year is drawing to a close please help us by encouraging your child to return their library books and textbooks that are not being used. Please know students will not receive their Quarter 4 report card until all books have been returned and/or all fees are paid.

Parents interested in securing bus services for your child(ren) for the next school year, please find the registration, rules, and cost on the ISY homepage: www.isyedu.org

Please be aware that Competitive Swim & Stroke Ladder ending on May 19th along with ASA activities

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• 3:00 Staff meeting in F 202 
• IB group 4 project for all juniors starts May 8th with an introduction at lunch in F201 Chem lab. Please be on time 12:45 pm sharp. 

Friday

• HS Drama performance at 6:30 PM on the ISY campus

Saturday

• AC Badminton @ ISY 8:00 AM-2:00 PM ISY badminton courts
• HS Drama performance at 6:30 PM ISY campus

May 1, 2017

Dear Secondary Parents,

May exams begin this week. Please encourage your children to gets lots of sleep and to eat well. The purpose of these exams is to help students prepare for what it will be like to take IB exams at the end of grade 12 as well as to provide students an opportunity to demonstrate their learning. The exams take place at the beginning of May to allow teachers the opportunity to assess students’ long-term learning and provide feedback. The timing of the exam allows teachers time to introduce a final unit before the end of the year which will be assessed and included in the quarter four report card. 

Please note the following applies to HS students during exam week: 

• High School students are required to attend school only when they are taking an exam. When students have finished their exams, they are able to leave campus.
• Exams start promptly as stated on the schedule. Extra time will not be given for students who are late.

Fitness Center and Pool:

• The Fitness Room will be closed from July 1 – August 9
• Swimming Pool - The pool will be closed  1 June to 9 August, except for use by the summer school

This Week in Secondary School

• Monday, May 1
• Grade 12 IB Exams Start Today 
• Grade 9-11 May Exams 
• 6:30 PM School Board Meeting 
• Wednesday, May 3rd 
• 8:00 AM Morning Coffee on the Main campus 
• Thursday, May 4
• 5:00 PM Visa Presentation from the US Embassy 
• Friday, May 5
• Grade 5 to 6 Parent Transition Evening 5:00 PM In the Cafeteria 
• Saturday
• SAT Exam 

April 24, 2017

Dear Parents,


Thank you for a fun-filled community weekend. It was great seeing the campus filled with community members who watch or participated in the soccer tournament, community swim day, makers fair and Lip sync. From 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM the ISY campus was hopping with activity.

Grade 12 students have a week of study. During scheduled class times, teachers have planned optional IB revision sessions for grade 12 students.

Exam Week starts next week. Any High school student who is absent this week will need to not only bring a doctor note but will also be required to meet with administration prior to sitting for the May exam.

Grades 6-8, Middle School Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing begins tomorrow, April 25, and will continue until May 5, 2017. To help students prepare for the MAP, parents can ensure students get a good sleep and have a nutritious breakfast. For information about the MAP testing program, please see our website: http://www.isyedu.org/learning/assessment.

This week students in high school will be preparing for their May exams which will take place from May 1- May 5, 2017.  High School students will be required to be on campus only for their exams. Regular classes will commence on May 8, 2107. 

High School Student Council officer elections will take place this week with voting on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

This Week in Secondary School

Wednesday

• Chinese Youth Performance from 2:45 PM - 5:15 PM in the ISY Gym

Friday 

• MS/HS Spring Concert for grades 6- High School at ISY at 6:00 PM 

Saturday 

• World Scholar's Cup at ISY 
• ISY Jazz Band will perform at the Yangon Jazz Festival at the French Institute 

Sunday 

• World Scholar's Cup

April 17, 2017

We hope you all had an enjoyable and relaxing Holiday.

This Week in Secondary School: 

Friday 

• 2:15 PM HS Assembly to say Goodbye to Seniors 
• 6:00 PM High School Movie Night  "It's Kind of a Funny Story"  For students in grade 9-12 only. 

Saturday

• Community Swim: from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This will be a chance for the community to enjoy the new pool and a BBQ, play games and strengthen community friendships. 
• Maker Faire from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at ISY
• Secondary School Lip Sync Battle - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at ISY

As we move into the new SAS building, we are developing procedures for how students and ISY community members can access the facilities. Below are a few updates we would like to share with you as we begin this process:

• SAS Gym and Fitness Center:  Please view the link below if you would like to make use of the ISY Fitness room.  Please note the usage guidelines will be reviewed in June.  If you have questions, please email tjust@isyedu.org.   (Gym and Fitness Center Guidelines)

• Aquatics:
• Community Swim (April 22, 2017): ISY would like to invite the ISY community to the “1st Annual Community Swim Day,” on April 22, 2017, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This will be a chance for the community to enjoy the new pool and a BBQ, play games and strengthen community friendships. Please clear your calendars for this exciting event. The event is open to all grade level families. An adult must accompany students who are not in high school.


• Morning Lap Swim: We are committed to promoting wellness for the ISY community parents, teachers, and high school students by offering the “Morning Lap Swim,.” This program will begin the week of April 19, 2017, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM. High school students who wish to participate in morning swim will need to demonstrate competency before taking part in this opportunity. Please see Ms. Cook to learn more about permission requirements. We hope parents will take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy an early morning swim before you start your day.