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Weekly Roar | Week of December 13, 2022

GENERAL

2023-24 Re-enrollment Registration

The google registration form will be sent out on January 4th, 2023. Please make sure to fill out the form even if your child/children will not be returning for the next school year. If you have any questions, please contact registrar@gisthailand.org.

Questions? | Email – registrar@gisthailand.org

2023-24 Student Re-enrollment

Medical records required for Re-enrollment are as follows:
1. Student Physical Examination Form within 3 months of the examination date. Here
2. The TB skin test or QFT is required every 3 years. TB skin test result form.

You will receive an email reminder if your children are due for TB testing this year. If your children have life-threatening allergies, Asthma, or other Health accommodation needs. Please have your physician review the action plans at the same time as their physical examination.
Life-Threatening Action plan. 
Asthma Action plan
GIS Health Accommodation Request Form

Please note that vaccination must be up-to-date at the time of re-enrollment. ***Please return the completed forms to Health Services via email or hard copy by January 31st.***

Questions? | Email – nurse@gisthailand.org

Tailors Services

On the first day of school on Wednesday, January, 4th, 2023, there will be a few tailors available to provide the service at GIS as well as a vendor who will be selling new items of the uniform bottom (skirts & pants). They will be located by the stairwells, first floor, Admin building from 9-10 a.m.

Questions? | Email – khongjirakul@gisthailand.org

2023 Calendars

The school’s 2023 desktop calendar is out! Each staff and family at Grace will receive one free calendar on December 13, 2022. Extra calendars are available to order for 100 Baht on a first come first serve basis. If you wish to order more calendars, please place your order in this form. We are accepting orders until December 9, 2022. Click here to view the 2023 desktop calendar.

Questions? | Email – nfoitong@gisthailand.org (Tom)

ELEMENTRY

Library Information

There are no parent hours during the week of December 12th-16th. We look forward to seeing you Thursday, January 5th

Questions? | Email – library@gisthailand.org

December Half Days

  • Early Dismissal @ 11:30 – Thursday, December 15 
  • Early Dismissal @ 11:30 – Friday, December 16

Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org

Christmas Festival

During the morning of Friday, December 16, elementary will be having our annual Christmas Festival with fun activities for our students.  This is always a memorable day but we can’t do it without your help.  A big thank you to the parents that have already volunteered to help.  If you are interested in helping and haven’t contacted the elementary office, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org

Christmas Dress-Up Day

Students are encouraged to dress-up Christmas-y on Friday, December 16, 2022.  Whatever that looks like to them – they can wear red and/or green, dress up like an elf or even in their fancy Christmas clothes.  If they choose not to dress-up at all, their normal GIS school uniform will be required.

Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org

December Days Off & Half Days

No School – Monday, December 5
No School – Monday, December 12
Early Dismissal @ 11:30 – Thursday, December 15 
Early Dismissal @ 11:30 – Friday, December 16

Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org

Elementary Report Cards

Elementary quarter 2 reports cards will be emailed to parents in early January.  Thank you for your patience.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from the elementary teachers and staff! May you have a joyous season with loved ones celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior.

Questions? | Email – elementary.office@gisthailand.org

SECONDARY

Finals Week for Grades 7-12

  • December 13-16 will have a different bell schedule due to Finals for Grades 9-12 and Block Classes for Grades 7-8. 
  • Please view our detailed Finals Week Schedule for more information.
  • If Grade 9-12 students are on campus, but not taking a final (due to transportation), there will be a designated study hall room (Classroom S126).

Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org

Semester Report Cards

  • Fall Semester 2022 will end on Friday, December 16. 
  • Report Cards will be available after the weekend on Monday, December 19.
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Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org

Final Reminder: December 16 Deadline: Tan Chin Tuan Senior Excellence Scholarships for GIS Grade 11 Students

  • Grade 11 students and parents: the December 16, 8 AM deadline to have your application, supporting teacher recommendations, and parents’ financial information submitted in two weeks!
  • Please remember that you had to give your teacher recommendations at least one week from the time you submitted your application to complete their recommendations for you.
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Questions? | Email – counselor@gisthailand.org

Library

  • There are no parent hours during the week of December 12th-16th
  • We look forward to seeing you Thursday, January 5th


Questions?
| Email – library@gisthailand.org

Christmas Classic 3x3 Basketball Tournament

  • Organize your team and register using this form for this Fundraiser
  • Saturday, December 17 with games starting at 9:30 AM

Questions? | Email – mgerig@gisthailand.org

Yearbook Senior Highlights

  • Calling all Senior parents, friends, relatives, dorms, and churches: the time has come to begin designing Senior Highlights!
  • Find all the information you need to know about purchasing space in the Yearbook as a Senior Ad or Highlight here!

Questions? | Email – yearbook@gisthailand.org

Library Information

There are no parent hours during the week of December 12th-16th. We look forward to seeing you Thursday, January 5th.

Questions? | Email – library@gisthailand.org

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Save the Dates! We’re super-excited for our week-long series of meetings and activities for G7-12 students during Elevation Week ‘22-’23 from Jan. 9-13, 2023. This annual event hosted by the Spiritual Life Office features special speakers (TBA soon!), worship times and spiritual experiences to invite students into a deeper walk with Jesus.  We’ll have morning assemblies during the school day and optional evening gatherings as well as a great after-school event on Weds. Jan. 11. More details coming soon!

Questions? | Email – spirituallife@gisthailand.org

ATHLETICS

This week in Athletics

Tuesday December, 13 
⚽️ U12 Boys Soccer vs CDSC @ GIS 4:00pm
⚽️ U12 Girls Soccer vs CDSC @ GIS 4:00pm
❌ No-Practices for U8/U10 Soccer
❌ No-Practices for Secondary

Thursday December, 15
❌ No-Practices for Everybody

Friday December, 16 
❌ No-Practices for Everybody

For more information, please check our website athletics.gisthailand.org

Questions? | Email – athletics@gisthailand.org