Ms. Sandy Sheppard

LEGACY PAGE

This dedicated page showcases our rich history, key milestones, and the incredible stories that make ISY the vibrant community it is today. Please take a moment to explore the page and join us in celebrating our legacy, starting with the official kick-off at tomorrow’s Family Fun Fair.

Let’s honor our past, celebrate the present, and look forward to a bright future together! Visit the ISY Legacy page here.

Celebrate ISY’s 70 Years at the 6th Annual Fundraising Gala!

Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 6:00PM |   Melia Hotel Yangon

Join us for an evening of timeless traditions, community, and global impact.  Proceeds from this event will support the Chinthe Fund and its community initiatives.

Ticket Information

To reserve tickets in advance, please contact our Advancement Associate – May Su Yadanar Bo at +95-9-880-441-040 or mbo@isyedu.org.

Don’t miss this special evening.  

Visit the ISY Gala page for details. 

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Note: This event is for guests aged 18+; student attendance is limited to approved performers. 

How We Teach Literacy in the Elementary School at ISY

At ISY, we believe that every child is a reader and that literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning. Our approach to teaching reading is based on the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, but we also incorporate additional resources and strategies to meet the unique needs of our students.

Reading instruction happens every day and is designed to be engaging, supportive, and responsive. Our teachers use small group instruction to provide targeted teaching, ensuring that each student receives the support and challenge they need. We also conduct regular assessments to track progress, celebrate growth, and adjust instruction as needed. This helps us ensure that every child is learning at the right pace and getting the tools they need to succeed.

Beyond daily instruction, we foster a love of reading through special events like Book Week and other literacy activities throughout the year. These celebrations inspire students to explore new books, share their favorite stories, and see reading as an enjoyable and meaningful part of their lives. Our Library is a thriving reading hub. 

By combining research-based instruction, personalized learning, and a joyful reading culture, we aim to help every student become a confident, capable, and enthusiastic reader.

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Helping your Child be Assertive

Research shows that children who use aggressive strategies to respond to unkindness or bullying tend to endure and experience more severe bullying experiences for longer periods of time.  Therefore, children should be encouraged to respond with assertive strategies.  Assertive strategies enable children to stand up for themselves without hurting or being mean to the other child.  Assertive strategies to be taught include:

• Define Boundaries: teach your child the power of “no.”  Talk with your child about lines that should not be crossed and how to say no in a confident, calm manner.
• Roleplay:  help your child recognize the differences between assertive, passive and aggressive responses by roleplaying situations.  
• Body Language: Teach your child posture and body language that express confidence.  
• I Messages: Teach and practice these four simple sentence starters allowing your child to assertively express themselves.   

I feel ______.

When I _____.

Because____.

I would like ____.

If you have any questions or wonder how you might further support your child build their assertiveness skills, please contact Ms. Patty at escounselor@isyedu.org