April 2, 2018

Dear Parents,

We look forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday and Tuesday. If you have not scheduled conferences, please contact the office for assistance. We will be happy to help arrange your conference schedule. 

In order to have a successful conference please keep the following in mind:

• Bring a printout of your conference schedule, as it will list meeting times, teacher names, and locations.
• Please make sure to keep your scheduled meeting times. Each conference will be 10 minutes in length and will be held in the room listed on your schedule.
• If you arrive early to the conference, please wait and knock when it is your turn for the conference.
• Students are encouraged to attend the meetings.
• Wear comfortable shoes, as you will discover just how many stairs your child walks in a day.

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• Parent-teacher conferences 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM 
• No school for secondary students

Tuesday

• Parent-teacher conferences 11:30 to 5:00 PM 
• 11:30 release for secondary students

Wednesday

• ISY Board of Trustees Special Community Meeting 5:30 pm in the conference room
• Glion and Le Roches Hospitality Lunchtime visit

Friday

• Ski trip- students depart

Saturday

• Makers Faire - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the gym
• YIS swim invitational

March 26, 2018

Congratulations to our Badminton and Softball teams who spent the weekend competing in their annual tournament.

Please note:

• Friday, March 30, 2018, is a half day with an 11:30 dismissal. 
• Monday, April 2, 2018, is no school for secondary students due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
• Tuesday, April 3, 2018, is a half day with an 11:30 dismissal for secondary students due to Conferences. 

Q3 Report cards:
Quarter 3 Reports will be available on INSIS Thursday, March 29, 2018, in the late afternoon. An email will be sent once the reports are up and available.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Parent-teacher conferences will take place next week on April 2-3, 2018. Monday conferences will run from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Tuesday from 11:40 - 5:00 PM. As a result, there will be no school for secondary students on Monday, April 2nd.

To schedule conferences, please do so through INSIS. Your child’s involvement in the conferences is highly encouraged. Each conference is 10 minutes in length. 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.

IB Art Exhibition is taking place on Sunday, April 1, 2018, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The reception is at 3:00 PM

This Week in Secondary School 

Monday

• 3:30 Mini League Basketball 

Tuesday 

• 3:30 Mini League Soccer 

Wednesday

• WASC Substantive Change Visitation

Friday

• Early dismissal- We will use the 1/2 day schedule. 
• Broadway Night Auditions for students

Sunday 

• IB Art Exhibition is taking place on Sunday, April 1, 2018, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The reception is at 3:00 PM

March 19, 2018

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe, but the third quarter ends this Friday. Quarter 3 Reports will be available on INSIS Thursday, March 29, 2018, in the late afternoon.

In addition, please mark your calendar as parent-teacher conferences will take place on April 2-3, 2018. Sign-up for conferences will be open starting tomorrow March 20, 2018, at 8:00AM. To schedule conferences, please do so through INSIS.  

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:

• Monday, April 2nd there is no school for secondary students. Conferences will run from 10:00-7:00 PM.
• Tuesday, April 3rd is a half day for students. Conferences will run from 11:40-5:00 PM. 
• If you need help registering for conferences please contact the secondary office for assistance. 
• Each appointment is 10 minutes in length 
• Please make sure to allow for passing time between conferences. 

School Wide Spirit Week: In order to celebrate our SEASAC Softball and Badminton tournaments this week is spirit week:

Monday: PJ Day

Tuesday: Meme Day

Wednesday Black and Gold

Thursday: Twin day 

Friday: Black and Gold 

This Week in Secondary School 

Monday: 

• 2:00 Dismissal
• High School Basketball mini league 

Tuesday:

• Blue Mountain International Hotel Management School visit at lunch 
• Badminton boys and girls @ ISY vs YIS

Wednesday:

• ISY PA General Meeting 8:00 AM in the cafeteria 
• PSAT testing all grade 10's - Exam begins at 8:00AM 

Thursday

• Yangon Choir Festival at Dulwich College Yangon, Pun Hlaing campus at 6:00 PM

Friday

• Queen's University Belfast lunch visit 
• Quater 3 Ends - Grades due on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 8:00am 
• SS Movie Night - Cars III (G) Jumanji (PG -13) 6:30PM -8:30PM: Location TBD

March 12, 2018

Dear Parents,

College Information Evening: Please join the High School Counselor on Thursday at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria for a University information evening that will focus on the United States and Canada.

Middle School Social (Dance and Movie): Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM  the middle school team will be hosting a Middle School social on the 4th floor of the SAS building.  The fee for the event is 3000 ks.  Please know that once students arrive at the event, they are restricted to the area of the event. Students are not permitted to wander the campus.  Students are to remain at the event for the duration of the activity unless a parent (not a driver) picks up their child. Please know all school rules apply as student safety is a priority for ISY.

Attendance: Just another friendly reminder that attendance in secondary school is being monitored.
Please note that students who miss more than 8 school days per semester are in jeopardy of not obtaining credit for their classes and not receiving an ISY diploma. Students in grades 11 and 12 who miss school on a day of an exam, presentation or when an IA is due will be required to bring in a doctor’s note.

All students have been encouraged to see the counselor if you need help with time or task management. If a student is not in the class the following will occur:

Skipping Classes: Some students are intentionally skipping classes to catch up on homework during the school day. When this occurs, you are missing valuable class time.

• The classroom teacher will contact the office.
• Parents will be contacted and informed.
• Students will be required to attend an after-school study period in the high school office from 3:00-4:00 the following day.

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• AAPPL exams in Language B 
• Mock Exams Continue 
Tuesday

• AAPPL exams in Language B 
• Mock Exams Continue 
Wednesday

• AAPPL exams in Language B 
• Mock Exams Continue 
Thursday

• Mock Exams Continue- (Conflict Day) 
• AAPPL exams in Language B 
• AMIS HS Band and Orchestra Departs 
• 5:30 - University Information Night - America and Canada
Friday

• AAPPL exams in Language B 
• AMIS HS Band and Orchestra away
• YMUN Begins at ISY at 4:00 PM
• YAC MS boys and girls soccer- Student depart ISY at 2:45. Here is the schedule
• MS Social (Dance & Movie) Fri, March 16, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 pm 4th floor 3000 ks
Saturday 

• YAC MS boys and girls soccer students depart at 7:00AM
• YMUN at ISY
Sunday

• YMUN at ISY 

March 5, 2018

Dear Parents,

It was great to see so many of you at the Gala on Saturday. Thank you to all those who participated in the event. 

Attendance: Please note that students who miss more than 8 school days per semester are in jeopardy of not obtaining credit for their classes and not receiving an ISY diploma. To help ensure you are attending classes we will ensure the following:

• If a student is not at school the HS office will call home by 9:00 AM.

• Students in grades 11 and 12 who miss school on a day of an exam, presentation or when an IA is due will be required to bring in a doctor’s note.

 All students have been encouraged to see the counselor if you need help with time or task management.  If a student is not in the class the following will occur:

Skipping Classes: Some students are intentionally skipping classes to catch up on homework during the school day. When this occurs, you are missing valuable class time.

• The classroom teacher will contact the office.
• Parents will be contacted and informed.
• Students will be required to attend an after-school study period in the high school office from 3:00-4:00 the following day.

MAP reports will be shared with parents today, Monday, March 5, on INSIS. Parents will receive an announcement from the office via email.

The ACTFL Assessment of Performance Towards Proficiency (AAPPL) begins today in the secondary school during French and Mandarin classes in grades 6-10. It is administered to monitor student progress in French or Mandarin, to assist teachers in responding to instructional needs, and to monitor world language programming. For more information about the AAPPL, please follow this link: https://www.isyedu.org/learning/assessment - AAPPL.

This Week in Secondary School

Monday

• University of Redlands- Lunch visit

Thursday

• Mock Exams being for Grade 12 Students

Friday

• Movie Night for Secondary Students - Time 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
• Beauty and the Beast (PG) - live action
• Wonderwoman - (PG 13)

Saturday

• HS Sports Night at ISY 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• SAT exam

Important Events for Grade 12 students:

• March 8-14, 2018: Mock Exams –Students will only need to be on campus during their exams times.
• April 1-2, 2018: IB Art Show for our grade 12 Art students and community members
• April 12-20, 2018: Thingyan Festival- School holiday
• April 23-27, 2018: Optional week of school for year 12 student. Study sessions will be scheduled for those interested in attending.
• May 1, 2018: IB Exams begin
• May 22, 2018: Graduation Ceremony

GLOBAL LEARNERS, LIFELONG SERVICE