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.

April 3, 2017

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend. Please note the following events which will be taking place this week at ISY.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Friday, April 7 in the new building's gymnasium.  The ceremony will be short, from 8:00 - 8:15 AM, so that students and faculty can attend then get back to class.
Following the ceremony, any faculty (and staff) that are free are encouraged to join parents and honored guests for a reception on the Upper Deck of the new building.

Open Swim begins April 19, 2017, for parents and staff on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 6:00 - 7:30 AM (18 and older only)

Traffic updates around campus will continue to be updated on our webpage, please visit www.isyedu.org 

Mr Grace, IB Economics/TOK teacher, is temporarily back home after suffering a heart-attack last week. Over the next few weeks he will undergo surgery. We continue to wish him a speedy recovery. Those wishing to send their warm wishes are encouraged to send emails to agrace@isyedu.org. On a more positive note, Ms. Mimi, ISY middle school math teacher, has begun her maternity leave.

This Week in Secondary School 

Monday

• SEASAC Athletic banquet from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM in the SAS gym

Tuesday 

• YAC under19 City Championships Badminton in the Sports Building 3:00 PM -7:00 PM
• University of South Florida lunch visit 

Wednesday 

• AMIS MS Choir departs for Jakarta

Thursday 

• Basketball for Burma All-Star Basketball Game in the SAS Gym tip-off is at 3:30 and will run until 6:00 PM.
• University of San Francisco lunch visit

Friday

• Ribbon Cutting at 8:00 AM - 8: 15 AM in the SAS Gym. 
• Thingyan celebration begins at 2:15 in the SAS gym.-  There will be a brief introduction to Thingyan, two dances, and we will be off to throw water.
• No After School Activity for (ES ECIC MS HS) on coming Friday, April 7, 2017, due to Water Throwing Even

Saturday

• Thingyan Holiday begins
• Science Bowl 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM