GENERAL
Parent Help Needed for Visual Art Show
- On May 13th, we will be hosting our annual Visual Art Show!
- Artwork from students (grades K-12) will be exhibited in the cafeteria and it will be a show you don’t want to miss. This year will be even bigger and better than last year with at least twice as much art to see!
- In years past, the Visual Art Show has not been possible without the help of extraordinary parent volunteers and this year will be no exception. Please use this document to sign up to help us pull off this fantastic event.
Questions? | Email – kmccall@gisthailand.org and vavera@gisthailand.org
Vaccination Clinic
The vaccination clinic will be held in the nurse’s office on Tuesday, 25 April, 2023 from 3:15-4 pm.
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
Listen to our latest Podcast - BCWI Podcast
President and CEO, Jay Bransford, join us on Grace’s latest podcast to talk about Best Christian Workplaces. Their vision is that Christian-led workplaces set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world. Best Christian Workplaces has surveyed over 1,000 churches, nonprofits, businesses, and educators. Grace is one of those organizations, and we recently obtained our BCW certification! Check out this episode here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/graceinternationalschool
Questions? | Email – ddunn@gisthailand.org
GIS Community
Spring Bake Sale is HERE!
Date: April 27, 2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. till sold out.
Venue: Breezeway between Admin. building and in front of Nurse’s office
The event is open to all students and staff. Lots of treats to choose from.
Parent Help Needed: Please send your students with some money to participate in the event.
Proceeds from the event will be donated towards recreational facilities for the Middle School.
Questions? | Email – communityliaison@gisthailand.org
ELEMENTRY
Tiger Pride Day
Friday, April 28 is Career Day! Students are encouraged to come to school dressed up as a career of their choice. If they choose not to participate in the Career Day theme, they should come to school in their normal GIS uniform.
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Planned Absence Request
If your child has a planned absence of more than two days from school, please remember to fill out the Planned Absence Request form and turn it in to the elementary office for approval at least one week in advance.
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Leaving Early??
Please contact the elementary office if your child’s last day of school will be before May 26.
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
ELEM. May NO School Days/Half Days Update
NO School | HALF Days (11:30 dismissal) |
Monday, May 1 | Tuesday, May 23 |
Thursday, May 4 | Thursday, May 25 |
Friday, May 26 (last day of school) |
Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org
Middle School Course Requests Open in FamilyWeb
All current returning grade 5-7 students and parents have received an email that gives detailed instructions for accessing Middle School Course Requests in FamilyWeb. Course Requests close Monday, May 1 at 8 PM Thailand time.
Questions? | Email – kthomas@gisthailand.org
SECONDARY
Middle School Course Requests Open in FamilyWeb
All current returning grade 5-7 students and parents have received an email that gives detailed instructions for accessing Middle School Course Requests in FamilyWeb. Course Requests close Monday, May 1 at 8 PM Thailand time.
Questions? | Email – kthomas@gisthailand.org
High School Course Requests Open in FamilyWeb
All current grade 8-11 students’ Academic Plans have been updated and meetings with academic counselors have been held. Parents and students have received an email that gives detailed instructions for accessing High School Course Requests in FamilyWeb. Course Requests close Monday, May 1 at 8 PM Thailand time.
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
Upcoming Advanced Placement Exams
- Students will receive emails from the Academic Counselor(s) with testing reminders for all AP Exams these next few weeks.
- AP Mock Exams will take place on April 22, 26, and 29 (Finals for GIS Advanced Placement Courses.)
- AP Exams will take place from May 1-17.
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
Planned Absences
- Upcoming ACSC Tournament? Visiting family? Departing a little early?
- Missing more than 2+ days as a planned absence…
- Print and fill out our Planned Absence Request Form (students can also pick this up in the Secondary Office)
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
Upcoming Secondary Dates
Monday, April 24
Saturday, April 29
- AP Mock Exams (GIS Finals for these courses)
Monday, May 1
- No School (Thai Holiday)
- AP Chemistry Exam (afternoon)
Tuesday, May 2
- A Day (8:10 AM – 3:15 PM, No Class 0 Band/Choir)
Wednesday, May 3
- C Day (9:40 AM – 3:15 PM, normal late start)
Thursday, May 4
- No School (Thai Holiday)
- AP Statistics Exam and AP Seminar Exam (both afternoon)
Friday, May 5
- Morning Assembly + E Day (8:10 AM – 3:15 PM)
Monday, May 8
Saturday, May 13
- Visual Arts Show, 6 – 8 PM @ GIS Cafeteria
Friday, May 19
- Grade 7-12 Band and Choir Concert, 7 – 8:30 PM @ GIS Cafeteria
Sunday, May 21
- Senior Baccalaureate and Candle Lighting, 7 – 8:30 PM @ GIS Cafeteria
Monday, May 22
- Secondary Awards Assembly (morning) and All 7 Classes (8:10 AM – 3:15 PM)
Tuesday, May 23-26
- Half Days: High School Finals, Middle School Block Classes
- May 23 = 8:10-11:30 AM (Classes 1 and 2)
- May 24 = 10 – 11:30 AM (Class 3)
- May 25 = 8:10-11:30 AM (Classes 4 and 5)
- May 26 = 8:10-11:30 AM (Classes 6 and 7)
Thursday, May 25
- Senior Graduation Rehearsal, 1:15-3 PM @ Royal Flora
Friday, May 26
- Senior Graduation Ceremony and Reception, 6-8 PM @ Royal Flora
Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org
SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Blessing Directive
On Friday, May 5th we will be trying something new for TBD. Instead of going out to visit our buddies at Hope House Children’s Home, we are planning to bring them here to Grace for an end of the year celebration. This time will include worship, dancing, games, and possibly snacks or dinner. The details of this alternative plan are still being put together, please check back here for updates as they come. TBD is a great opportunity for our students to demonstrate the love of Christ by offering their consistent presence in the lives of these children. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, please reach out to the GIS Ministry Coordinator Ryan Timlin at rtimlin@gisthailand.org.
Questions? | Email – rtimlin@gisthailand.org
Night Bazaar Evangelism
On Saturday, April 29th we will be taking our NBE team to the Night Bazaar market. If any GIS parents have a passion for sharing the Gospel or would like to grow in their abilities to do so, we would like to invite you to join us during this particular trip to the market. As we prepare for this ministry, please pray for our students and staff that the Holy Spirit will supply each of us with the words to say when we share the love of Christ with these people. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, please reach out to the GIS Ministry Coordinator Ryan Timlin at rtimlin@gisthailand.org.
Questions? | Email – rtimlin@gisthailand.org
ATHLETICS
This week in Athletics
Monday, April 24
⚽ Girls Soccer SENIOR NIGHT @ Grace 4:00pm
Tuesday, April 25
🏐 JV Boys CMAC Volleyball Tournament @ Grace 9:00am
🏐 JV Girls CMAC Volleyball Tournament @ CMIS 9:00am
Wednesday, April 26
🏐 Varsity Boys and Girls Volleyball CMAC Tournament @ PTIS 9:00am
For more information, please check our website athletics.gisthailand.org
Questions? | Email – athletics@gisthailand.org
