Dear Parents,

Thank you to all those who participated in focus groups with our consultant, Temily.

Reminder: Timings after the Holiday:

All elementary students will begin classes at 8:30 a.m. Classes end at 2:50 p.m. for all students except Kindergarten students, who finish at 2:15 p.m., and Chinthe Cubs students, who finish at 1:30 p.m.
There is no scheduled supervision for elementary students until 8:00 am.

Birthday Reminders:

Reminder: Birthday celebrations happen at the end of the school day in collaboration with the classroom teacher. We encourage healthy food sharing. In keeping with our no-single-use plastics policy, we ask parents to use reusable plates and utensils and avoid candy and soft drinks. Birthday gift bags are not allowed.

Discover ISY:  A Community of Compassion and Change

We are excited to share our new video showcasing our amazing school. Please tune in and discover more about our outstanding Chinthe Fund partnerships and the remarkably compassionate community at ISY. See the video below.

Warm regards,

Ms. Sandy Sheppard

We Belong Together: A Grade 1 Learning Story 

Please take a moment to read our new learning story.

ISY Featured: Service learning – A powerful vehicle for learning in Myanmar

Take a look at the ISY service learning article featured on Expat.com.

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Setting Expectations with Your Child

Children thrive when they understand the expectations placed on them. Clear and consistent boundaries create a safe environment where they can learn, grow, and develop emotionally. When boundaries are well-established, children tend to manage their emotions better, regulate their behavior, and experience less anxiety. So, how do we effectively establish expectations within our family?

• Be clear: Use language your child can easily understand, and be specific. For example, instead of saying, “Please clean up,” which can be too vague, try “Please put all the blocks back in the box” to provide clear direction.
• Be consistent: Children will often test boundaries to understand whether they are firm or flexible. By maintaining consistency, you help your child feel secure and reinforce what is expected.
• Pair limits with logical consequences: The consequences of behavior should be fair, proportional, and directly related to the action. This helps children understand the relationship between their behavior and its outcomes.
• Apply boundaries with love: Communicate that these limits are set because you care for your child and want to keep them safe. Boundaries are an expression of love and concern for their well-being.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding setting boundaries for your child, please feel free to reach out to me, Patty Amundson-Geisel at escounselor@isyedu.org

Warm regards, Ms. Patty