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Athletics & Activities Blog – December 11, 2020
Check out this week’s athletic facilities and Sports-a-thon updates, as well as the Winter Break facilities schedule.
Elementary School Blog – December 11, 2021
Join us THIS SATURDAY for the Sports-A-Thon! Also in this edition, reopening our campus is a complex challenge that is welcomed by all of us.
Secondary School – December 4, 2020
On Thursday at 6:00 PM on December 10, 2020, the middle school team will be hosting a Middle School information session. The goal of the presentation is to increase understanding of areas of focus within our Middle School. Â
ISY Learns
Mr. Brown, our new Director of Curriculum and Learning, talks about the process of learning at ISY and the importance of curiosity, relationships and feedback.
Athletics & Activities Blog – December 4, 2020
The sound of volleyball passes and basketball shots are music to our ears; facilities update; and Winter Break expectations.
Elementary School Blog – December 4, 2020
Join us on Saturday, December 12th for the 3rd annual UWS-ISY Sports-A-Thon!
UWS Sports-a-thon 2020
It’s back! The United World Schools Sport-a-thon fundraising event will take place on Saturday 12th December. Learn how you can get involved in this fun and important activity.
Secondary School – November 25, 2020
Happy Holidays. As we begin this holiday make sure to step away from technology and enjoy the blue skies.
Elementary School Blog – November 25, 2020
According to legendary basketball coach (and teacher), John Wooden, there is an important difference between winning and succeeding.
ISY Facility Use – December 2020
Further news about our phased and limited use of ISY facilities now including the playgrounds for Elementary School students.
Dimple’s Learning Journey
Today we recognize Dimple (Class of 2025) for her charitable work getting stationary supplies to Myanmar students in need. Well done Dimple!
December Baskets 2020
The annual tradition of giving back to the ISY Custodial, Security and Maintenance teams at ISY who do so much everyday to make all our lives cleaner, safer and in good working order.
Secondary School – November 20, 2020
It is never too early to learn about university options. The more you know, the more informed your decisions will be. In order to help you prepare for life after ISY, the following resources have been organized for parents and students.
Elementary School Blog – November 20, 2020
We hope you enjoyed chatting with your child’s teachers this week. You can contact any of us at any time keep the conversation going.
Athletics & Activities Blog – November 20, 2020
Feeling a bit foggy brained lately? Here’s why! Holiday facility hours and Middle School students on campus.
Elementary School Blog – November 13, 2020
Childish wisdom mixed with a global perspective and some ‘grown up’ expertise and experience will go a long way in finding the answers to many of the problems that our children will need to solve.
Athletics & Activities Blog – November 13, 2020
ISY offers new Community Education classes for parents and staff; Limited access to facilities available to HS students and parents.
Secondary School – November 13, 2020
We look forward to seeing you at Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parent-Teacher Conferences are an excellent opportunity to share insights and potential needs or solutions that can be used to meet your child’s needs. We encourage you to have your child participate in the conference.
Secondary School – November 06, 2020
It is hard to believe that we have now completed the first quarter of the school year. Yesterday students and parents were emailed the instruction as to how to access their child’s quarter 1 reports. If you did not receive the email or need help accessing the reports, please contact secondaryoffice@isyedu.org for assistance.
ISY Chinthe Masks for UWS
One of our Grade 10 students has designed some fantastic masks branded with the ISY Chinthe. Now on sale at the Spirit Store.
Elementary School Blog – November 6, 2020
It is strange to think our children might be benefit from this crisis but if we want to develop lifelong learners, this is the time to do it!
Athletics & Activities Blog – November 6, 2020
ISY offers new Community Education classes for parents and staff; Session 2 ASAs begin Monday, November 9.
Athletics & Activities Blog – October 30, 2020
ISY 10th grade student starts new investment club ASA; ISY session 2 Virtual ASAs will begin again on November 9.
Secondary School – October 23, 2020
Remember to always change the excerpt otherwise it’ll be the same as the previous week’s post.
UWS Newsletter Oct 2020
The latest news from the UWS group, Wan Kaung’s response to COVID and information on how you can get involved.
Elementary School Blog – October 23, 2020
We have made a good start to this year like no other. The Thadingyut break comes at a perfect time for us to rest and reflect on the last 8 weeks.
Secondary School – October 16, 2020
Next week you may note that students are completing interdisciplinary projects as the end of Quarter 1 is Friday, October 23, 2020. Report cards will be available on Powerschool on Thursday, November 5, 2020. A reminder email with directions on how to access the reports will be sent once grades are ready to be viewed.
Athletics & Activities Blog – October 16, 2020
A simple chat with a stranger can make us happier; ASAs for Adults? Community Education ready to launch in the next few weeks!
Elementary School Blog – October 16, 2020
We finished this week in Chinthe Colors! Next week, we will be celebrating Thadingyut (Thursday) and Halloween (Friday).
Secondary School – October 9, 2020
It is hard to believe that we have been in school for almost a full quarter. October 23rd will be the end of the first quarter and begin our fall break. Report cards will be available to parents on Power School on Nov. 6, 2020
Elementary School Blog – October 9, 2020
As expected, we have retained our fully accredited status as a WASC school and this extends to our ISY Nay Pyi Taw campus.
Athletics & Activities Blog – October 9, 2020
A simple chat with a stranger can make us happier; ASAs for Adults? Community Education ready to launch in the next few weeks!
Secondary School – October 2, 2020
Improvement never ends at ISY. This past week ISY has been working with an inclusion specialist to ensure our program is in line with our mission and vision. Next week we will be visiting with the WASC committee regarding accreditation.
Athletics & Activities Blog – October 2, 2020
The many hats of an ISY teacher, ASA week 1 off to a good start, and don’t forget to join the cross country team!
Elementary School Blog – October 2, 2020
Next week, we have a committee from WASC working with us online. WASC stands for The Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Secondary School – September 25, 2020
A big thank you to the parents who attended last night’s parent social. It was great to see so many parents present. With social distancing, we need to make an ongoing effort to remain connected and last night’s event is an example of one way in which ISY is building connections.
Athletics & Activities Blog – September 25, 2020
An ISY update on Session 1 ASAs, which begin September 28, and the Treadmill Challenge.
ISY Board of Trustees Elections 2020
On the 5th October 2020, ISY will hold the 2019-20 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The session will be on zoom and during the meeting the new Board of Trustees will e announced. See their details here.
Elementary School Blog – September 25, 2020
I hope this finds you all well after navigating another week that I am sure had a few twists and turns. This week, I have written about how Winnie the Pooh might provide us with some guidance in dealing with these uncertain times.
A message from Dr. Hedger
A video message from Dr. Hedger where he talks about the importance of purpose during the time of Covid19 giving two great active examples from students at ISY.
Secondary School September 18, 2020
Now that we are in a routine with virtual classes it is time to mix things up with ASA’s and Service-learning activities.
Elementary School Blog – September 18, 2020
I have been thinking a lot about connection lately and how it important it is for all of us to feel connected to something bigger than themselves – like ISY
Athletics & Activities Blog – September 18, 2020
An ISY update on Session 1 ASAs and Service Learning programs, the new ASA packet, and SEASAC for the 2020-21 school year.
Stress during the time of Covid-19
Mr. A-G talks about the rise of stress during this time and gives tip on how to reduce stress levels. Links to useful resources are also included.
Secondary School – September 11, 2020
Thank you for attending this year’s Virtual Back to School Night. It was great to see many familiar faces.
Elementary School Blog – September 11, 2020
At the end of our second week of the academic year, we feel that our students are getting into the swing of things online.
Athletics & Activities Blog – September 11, 2020
ASAs and Service Learning programs will begin soon. Swim team dryland training and the Spanish Language Mother Tongue program are off and running.
Athletics & Activities Blog – September 4, 2020
An ISY update on ASAs and Service Learning programs, along with an article about getting more rest and break world records during a pandemic.
Elementary School Blog – September 4, 2020
It feels good to have finished our first week online. There is a real positive energy around campus. That energy comes through online from our students and our teachers are building on that as they implement our planning and adapt it to meet our students needs and keep them engaged.
Secondary School – September 4, 2020
Virtual learning survey, attendance information, secondary school back to school night.
Secondary School – August 29, 2020
Our first week of virtual learning for middle and high school, class times, attendance and first day of school zoom links.
Elementary School Blog – August 28, 2020
In our compassionate community, children, parents and teachers are able to receive and provide feedback and advice from each other knowing that the feedback and advice is given with the positive intention of helping each other.
Athletics & Activities Blog – August 28, 2020
An ISY update on the Spanish Mother Tongue Program and what the current school closure means for athletics and activities.
Athletics & Activities Blog – August 21, 2020
Ms. Isom with an interesting post on how to decide whether you are depressed or simply bored and what to do about it.
Secondary School – August 21, 2020
Our first week of high school, lunch orders and pick up, mandatory masks in classrooms and on campus, Middle School transition dates.
Elementary School Blog – August 21, 2020
Mr. Simpson asks the questions; ‘What do we need to do? Why do we need to do it? How can we do it?
Secondary School – August 14th, 2020
Welcome back to school! Read all about how school will begin on Wednesday and what some of the new procedures will be.
Elementary School Blog – August 14th, 2020
Read about the new Elementary School Principal, Mr. Simpson’s philosophy of education.
Athletics & Activities Blog – August 14, 2020
An update on discussion with SEASAC schools and a look ahead at what we’re planning for Athletics at ISY.
Food Ordering
Find out all about ISY’s new online Food ordering Service. Food delivered to classrooms and all payments online!
Facility use during the summer
This post has information on how ISY is providing access to the school facilities during the summer. Please note that this will change over time so check back regularly for updates.
Elementary School Blog – June 10th, 2020
The last day of the school year is here, it certainly has been an interesting few months. I would like to thank you all for your support during virtual learning.
Library Book access in the summer
Keep up your reading during the summer! Find out how to get access to ISY library books safely.
Secondary School – June 5th, 2020
Secondary school end of year celebrations, quarter 4 report cards and yearbook!
Elementary School Blog – June 5th, 2020
I hope the students enjoyed the assembly this week, it was a lot of fun. It was great to still be able to farewell our teachers and leaving students.
Elementary School Blog – May 29th, 2020
Next week will be our last full week of school. There will be slides up until Thursday. On Friday the 5th of June there will be no slides, the teams will have conferencing type activities planned, they will communicate these to you. Report cards will go home on Thursday the 4th of June.
Secondary School – May 29, 2020
Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation on May 26, 2020 at 8:30 PM Myanmar time. Yearbook distribution dates by grade level.
Secondary School – May 22, 2020
Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation on May 26, 2020 at 8:30 PM Myanmar time. Yearbook distribution dates by grade level.
Yearbook 2020 Distribution
Find out how to get your hands on this year’s Yearbook! We’ll have a staggered approach so look out for your day.
UWS Update May 2020
The latest news from the school in Wan Kaung and a round-up of the year all provided by four High School students.
Elementary School Blog – May 22nd, 2020
Thank you to all those who attended the parent meeting last night hosted by Dr Hedger. There is a lot of planning going on at the moment and as mentioned later in June you will be able to view more information on what the new school year might look like.
Secondary School – May 15, 2020
Assessment at ISY in a Virtual Learning Context!
ISY Elementary School Blog – 15th May – 2020
Another week of virtual learning fun and experiences is over. We love keeping the learning connections with our students. Our teachers are working very hard to ensure that your children have access to the best learning virtually that we can possibly give them.
Alumni Newsletter May 2020
The second alumni newsletter sharing the latest in alumni news. Help us celebrate the retirement of Daw Winsome and the Class of 2020!
ISY Elementary School Blog – 8th May – 2020
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey this week. The feedback you provide is so important to us. An email will be sent out soon that will summarize the feedback given.
Secondary School – May 8, 2020
Assessment at ISY in a Virtual Learning Context!
ISY Elementary School Blog – 1st May – 2020
See this weeks blog for a recording of the virtual coffee morning meeting.
Secondary School – May 1, 2020
Wednesday Parents Morning Coffee Information Presentation. Friday, May 1 is publish holiday.
Secondary School – April 24, 2020
Parent/Teacher Conference Progress Reports sent to parents today. Please reach out to teachers if you have questions and /or concerns. Virtual Parents’ Coffee Morning on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
ISY Elementary School Blog – 24th April – 2020
I hope everyone received their child/ren progress reports and that you had the opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher. This was a wonderful opportunity to remain connected.
ISY Elementary School Blog – 10th April – 2020
Happy Thingyan break. There will be no slides posted on Friday. Slides will be posted again on the 17th of April for a start back date of the 20th of April.
Secondary School – April 10, 2020
Happy Thingyan. Quarter 3 Report cards are coming out tomorrow. Virtual Learning will pause for Thingyan and come back on 20th April. Earth Day coming on the 22nd.
Secondary School – April 3, 2020
Thanks to all those providing feedback in our surveys. In this post I talk about what we’re changing as a result. Q3 Report timing and details of a zoom meeting.
ISY Elementary School Blog – 3rd April – 2020
I hope your week of virtual learning has gone well in your household. Please see this blog for feedback from the last survey that went out.
Athletics & Activities Blog – April 3, 2020
News about the Summer Academy Cancellation and SEASAC 2020-21 updates from the Athletics office. Get all the latest news here.
Secondary School – March 26, 2020
Thank you for your ongoing support. Find out the latest news about the IB Exams, timing on Q3 Report Cards and virtual lesson guidelines.
ISY Elementary School Blog – 26th March – 2020
I hope your week of virtual learning has gone well in your household. Please let us know through the surveys sent home if there is anything we can do to support further.
Secondary School – March 20, 2020
Congratulations to our ISY Chinthes for winning first place in the YAC Basketball Tournament on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Both games were close through all the quarters and filled with passion and determination. Thank you to all those who came and cheered on our Chinthes
Athletics & Activities Blog – March 20, 2020
Summer Academy and ASA updates from the Athletics office at ISY.
ISY Elementary School Blog – 20th March – 2020
I hope things have been going well over the past days for you and your families. Please let us know if you have any questions about virtual learning.
Elementary School Update March 13, 2020
It is Spirit Week at ISY next week so be sure to check the schedule so you know what to wear. See what’s been going on for Freedom Day. and Grade 4 getting involved in weaving.
Athletics & Activities Blog – March 13, 2020
News about the Summer Academy programs, sports programs, and a SEASAC party.
Summer Academies 2020
The Summer Academies Program has now been cancelled to allow people to make other plans. For questions contact Lisa Isom.
Secondary School – March 13, 2020
This week ISY celebrated My Freedom Day which is acknowledged worldwide on March 11, 2020. Our grade 9 students, after researching and understanding how Modern slavery impacts us today, shared their knowledge with others. It was a powerful opportunity with students teaching students.
Elementary School Parent Blog – March 6th, 2020
I hope to see many of you tonight at the ISY Gala and also at the Family Fun Evening tomorrow.
Athletics & Activities Blog – March 6, 2020
News about Session 3 After School Activities, Middle School Soccer Results and the Elementary School Fun Day
Family Fun Night 2020
Join the fun on Saturday March 7th between 5pm and 7pm for the ISY Family Fun Night in support of the United World Schools project and the school in Wan Kaung.
Secondary School – February 28, 2020
Congratulations to our ISY Chinthes for winning first place in the YAC Basketball Tournament on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Both games were close through all the quarters and filled with passion and determination. Thank you to all those who came and cheered on our Chinthes
Athletics & Activities Blog – February 28, 2020
Session 3 ASA packet, SEASAC athlete party, new Zumba and yoga classes, as well as COVID-19 update.
Elementary School Parent Blog – February 28th, 2020
News about upcoming events including the Field Day and Family Fun Night. Monday March 2nd is a holiday There will be no school on this day.
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