GENERAL
Vaccination Clinic/Sign-ups
The vaccination clinic will be held in the nurse’s office on Tuesday, 25 April , 2023 from 3:15-4 pm. Use this link to sign up and pay no later than the Friday before the clinic date.
Seniors remember to sign up for any college vaccinations. Please send us any immunization record you didn’t receive at school.
Questions? | Email – nurse@gisthailand.org
The AQI Alerts
The air quality in Chiang Mai is very poor now. Parents please provide a N95 or N99 mask for your child to wear at school. Grace International School has an air quality monitor on campus, you can view the reading here. There are policies and procedures in place to guide staff and teachers as they work to keep your kids safe and to limit their exposure to harmful air pollution. You can view the chart used at GIS here
Parents who have children with environmental allergies or asthma problems. Please make sure your child has the needed medications and/or inhalers in the nurse’s office.
Questions? | Email – nurse@gisthailand.org
Heat illness Alert
April normally is the hottest in Thailand. Please be aware of heat related illness. GIS follows this policy to limit heat exposure of students. Students are encouraged to have a water bottle with them at school. To view our policy along with signs/symptoms and treatment, please check here: Heat illness policy
Questions? | Email – nurse@gisthailand.org
Reminder: Belonging Climate Survey
Thank you all for the amazing response to the survey. So far, 276 students have filled out the survey, 95 staff, 48 parents, and 12 Alumni. If you haven’t already please use this link to go to the Google Site that we have created and fill out the Belonging Climate Survey. The Survey will be until April 5th at 5 pm. Note, all responses are anonymous but if you would like to reach out and have a one-on-one conversation regarding any of the themes raised in the survey, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Questions? | Email – ds.office@gisthailand.org
ELEMENTRY
MAP Assessments
Our spring session of Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) assessments for 3rd – 6th grades will begin on April 18. For more information please read the email sent out to parents on Friday, March 31 for an explanation of the process and schedule days/times.
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Songkran Celebration
In celebration of the Songkran Thai holiday, we will have fun water games and pay respect to our teachers and staff by having several rod-nam-dam-hua ceremonies April 3-5. Students are encouraged to wear songkran shirts instead of the normal GIS polo uniform shirt on Wednesday, April 5. Students should wear the normal GIS uniform if they choose not to wear a songkran shirt.
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
April 6-16
- No School (Thai Holiday, Good Friday, and Songkran Break)
April 22
- Middle School Social
- All GIS Grades 6-8 students are invited for a fun night (hosted at GIS)
More information to come from StuCo (gthomas@gisthailand.org) soon!
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
SECONDARY
Driving and Riding Safety Reminder
- With many of our Grade 10, 11, and 12 students riding their motorbikes or driving their cars to and from school, we wanted to remind parents and students to drive/ride safely on the road to Grace and in the parking lot.
- We have had concerns of several student drivers speeding or not driving responsibly and could put others in harm’s way.
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
Songkran Celebration
- In celebration of the Songkran Thai holiday, we will have fun water games and pay respect to our teachers and staff by having several Rod-Nam-Dam-Hua ceremonies April 3-5 during all Thai classes.
- All Secondary students are encouraged to wear Songkran shirts instead of the normal GIS polo uniform shirt on Wednesday, April 5!
- Students should wear the normal GIS uniform if they choose not to wear a songkran shirt.
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
Water Festival
- We will be hosting a Water Festival for Secondary students after school, starting at 3:30 PM on April 5, 2023 on the GIS Athletics field.
- Students can choose to come and watch or participate in various organized water games. Students will need to wear their PE uniform or school-appropriate activewear or Songkran shirt and shorts. No bathing suits will be allowed.
- Free ice cream floats and Thai-style shaved ice will be provided!
- If you would like to be a helper, we’d love to hear from you.
Questions? | Email – communications.dir@gisthailand.org
Media Club’s Photo Contest
- From March 20 – March 29, the Media Club is presenting a photo contest in the theme of HOME!
- Secondary Students are invited to join this competition by submitting photos that they took from any point of their lives.
- Submissions are received through this Form from March 20th to 29th.
- The winner will be announced on April 3rd by email!
- They will also earn a chance to commission a personalized video made by the Media Club.
Questions? | Email – yam@gisthailand.org
Upcoming Secondary Dates
April 3-5
- Normal A, B, and C Days
- On April 5, students and staff are encouraged to wear a Songkran shirt!
April 6-16
- No School (Thai Holiday, Good Friday, and Songkran Break)
April 22
- AP Mock Exams (GIS Finals for these courses)
- Middle School Social
- All GIS Grades 6-8 students are invited for a fun night (hosted at GIS)
- More information to come from StuCo (gthomas@gisthailand.org) soon!
April 24
April 29
AP Mock Exams (GIS Finals for these courses)
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Last Worship Night of the 2022-2023 School Year this Wednesday, April 5 from 7:00-8:30pm. Our theme this time is “Glorious!” It’s all about Easter, celebrating the goodness of Jesus, who conquered sin and death forever. All Grade 7-12 students in Chiangmai are welcome to attend. No students under Grade 7, please! Remember that after-school GIS dress code is in effect. Comfortable clothing is encouraged (but no crop tops or spaghetti straps for girls, not-too-tight, mid-thigh shorts for guys and girls).
Questions? | Email – spirituallife@gisthailand.org
ATHLETICS
This week in Athletics
Just a friendly reminder that all game/practice cancellations due to AQI, weather, etc. will be made by 1:30pm the day of.
Monday, April 3
🥤 Nic’s Night — FREE smoothie for every Grace guest!
⚽️ V. Boys Off-Season Soccer vs. Staff/Parents 4:30pm
Tuesday, April 4
🥤 Nic’s Night — FREE smoothie for every Grace guest!
🏐 V. Boys Volleyball vs. Harn Kaew @ Grace 4:30pm
For more information (dismissal time, directions, rules, etc.) please check our website athletics.gisthailand.org
Questions? | Email – athletics@gisthailand.org
