Congratulations, Class of 2022
May 6, 2022
Congratulations to ISY’s Graduating Class of 2022. Monday’s graduation ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the ISY Chinthe Spirit. These students have worked hard at ISY and showed their strength of character in the way they were able to complete their studies during a very challenging time. Their achievements are a fine example of the ISY Learner Attributes in action.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER with Ms. Patty:
Steps for a Successful Goodbye
Can you believe we are nearing the end of another challenging but successful school year? The close of the school year is always a challenge for me. On one hand, I am proud of all that the students and staff have accomplished. On the other, I realize that some members of our community will not return to ISY for a variety of reasons. Whenever I think of farewells, I am reminded of David C Pollock, Ruth Van Reken and Michael Pollack’s Third Culture Kids: Growing up among Worlds work regarding the importance of saying good-bye.
In today’s world of zooming in and connecting online, properly saying good-bye may be overlooked or avoided but remains important for a successful transition. Saying farewell is a process that can be tailored to fit your personal preferences but these 2 major models, RAFT and RAKE, offer guidelines for both those leaving and for those that remain. Although these models are thought to be processes that can take several weeks, they do not require it and often small things can be done in a short amount of time to accommodate the key steps.
If you or your child needs support as you are transitioning, please feel free to contact Ms. Patty at escounselor@isyedu.org. She is also available to answer questions, concerns and provide support.
Patty Amundson-Geisel
Pre-K to Grade 6 Counselor
Mask Wearing
ISY iPads and Chromebooks Collected on Friday, May 20
Many of our students borrowed ISY iPads or Chromebooks to help with online learning at home. Now that we have returned to in-person learning, we will collect these devices to be used in classes next year.
On Friday, May 20, students will leave their borrowed ISY iPad or Chromebook at school. They will be able to keep using their iPad or Chromebook at school but they will no longer take it home.
Return Library Books by Monday, June 6
If you have any overdue books you will be emailed a reminder from the library. Books can be brought to the library or put in the return basket on the front steps.
All library books are to be returned to the library by June 6.
After School Sport
Now that ASAs are finished for the year, we would like to offer a few drop-in activities for students. Boys and girls can just show up on the following days/times with a water bottle and athletic clothing/shoes. If you have questions, please contact the coaches listed below:
All-Ages Touch Rugby – Begins Thursday, May 5
In cooperation with the Centaurs Rugby Club, ISY is offering non-contact rugby as a drop-in after school activity. Our aim is to build the skills and player numbers to play other schools around Yangon. There is currently a high school girls SEASAC touch rugby team at ISY!
Thursdays 2:20-3:30pm
Sports Field/Covered Court
All ISY students are welcome to participate!
Contact: Mr. O’Sullivan at josullivan@isyedu.org
All-Ages Soccer – Begins Monday, May 9
Coach Albert will work with students of all ages on soccer skills and drills!
Mondays 2:20-3:30pm
Contact: Coach Albert at akamara@isyedu.org
Swimming
All students will be swimming in PE from May 2 through May 30. Students will be in the pool every day that they have PE.
Students will need to bring swimming clothing – swimsuit or swim trunks. PE shorts or non-swimming shorts are not allowed. All students must wear a swim shirt and two piece bathing suits are not allowed. Please Bring Goggles and a Towel. A swim cap is optional.
Online Learning
Now that we are into the last few weeks of the year and we have settled into in-person learning, we will not be accepting any more students into our online learning program.
Moving forward, we are also setting a goal to eliminate the hybrid /online program for the 2022-23 school year. The only exception to this would be interruptions due to directives from the Myanmar authorities, or short term COVID spikes causing class, grade level, or full school return to virtual learning for short periods.
Elementary School Bracelets – Please return
Before the pandemic, Elementary School students used bracelets (see picture) to enter the campus. If you have a bracelet at home, could you please return it to school by putting it in the box on the Front Steps.
Hats
It is very hot and sunny and we need to be careful that our students are protected from the sun. Please make sure that your child brings a hat to school to wear outside. Starting next week, students will only be allowed to play outside if they are wearing a hat. Please also make sure that your child has a water bottle and put sunscreen on your child before they come to school in the morning.
Care to the Least Center Donation Drive
Donations can be made at
https://isyedu.org/life-at-isy/online-ordering/
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.
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.
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.
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.
ISY Elementary School Blog – 1st May – 2020
See this weeks blog for a recording of the virtual coffee morning meeting.
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040