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WEEKLY ROAR

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Weekly Roar | Week of March 27, 2023

GENERAL

Middle School Update

On behalf of the Middle School Launch Team, we wanted to give you an update on the Middle School. We have created a short video update for you regarding the progress being made on the Middle School launch. You may watch it HERE.

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

Action Requested: Belonging Climate Survey

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 open from today 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

Listen to our latest Podcast - Alumni James Sharp

Alumni James Sharp podcast cover

Here on our latest podcast, we got the chance to check in with one of Grace’s alumni, James Sharp. Click this link here to listen to how his freshmen year is going: https://anchor.fm/graceinternationalschool

Questions? | Email – ddunn@gisthailand.org

ELEMENTRY

MAP Assessments

Twice a year 3rd – 6th graders participate in MAP Assessments. This year’s spring session is scheduled to begin after April break. Parents will receive a letter explaining what MAP is and a schedule later this week.

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

Book Character Day

Elementary students are encouraged to dress up like a favorite book character for our annual Book Character Day on March 30.  Parents are welcome to come watch our Book Character Parade that will begin at 8:15.  Students will be parading from the elementary office area, in front of the Admin. Building and then continue on through the courtyard of the Secondary Building.  It all begins at 8:15.  Parents please position yourself along the paved area in front of the Admin. Building for the best parade viewing experience.  Students that choose not to dress up will be able to participate in the parade as well.

Questions? | Email – library@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

Upcoming Dates

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

College Visit

  • Houghton University, New York, US
    • Thursday, March 30 from 11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
    • At the entrance of the Cafeteria
    • For all Grade 9-12 students


Questions?
| Email – counselor@gisthailand.org 

Media Club’s Photo Contest

Media Club photo contest flyer
  • 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.
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Questions? | Email –  yam@gisthailand.org

HIDE AND SEEK Theater Performance

Hide and Seek school play poster
  • GIS Theater proudly presents “Hide and Seek”, the first production on this campus!
  • Showings will take place on March 30th, March 31st, and April 1st in the GIS Cafeteria.
  • Are you ready to have an amazing experience? Have a great time?? Are you ready to discover dessert theater???
  • Tickets available now!!  Click in this link or scan the QR code to buy the tickets:
    • Parents can also buy the tickets on campus on next Wednesday 22 and 30 from 8:00 AM to 4 PM

Questions? | Email – mwood@gisthailand.org or layala@gisthailand.org 

Volunteers Needed for HIDE AND SEEK Theater Performance (Ushers)

  • Want to help welcome people for this play? We need ushers to help guide guests to their seats for each show! Contact Lola for more information
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Questions? | Email – layala@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. 
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Questions? | Email – secondary.office@gisthailand.org 

Upcoming Secondary Dates

  • March 27

    March 30, 31, and April 1

    • ‘Hide and Seek’ Theater Performances

    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 

ATHLETICS

This week in Athletics

Monday, March 27
🏐 JV Boys Volleyball vs. CMIS @ Grace 4:00pm (if the AQI is bad, the game will be moved to CMIS on Tuesday, March 28th)
🏐 JV Girls Volleyball vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm
🏐 V. Boys Volleyball vs. CMIS @ Grace 4:00pm (if the AQI is bad, the game will be moved to CMIS on Tuesday, March 28th)
🏐 V. Girls Volleyball vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm

Tuesday, March 28
⚽️ Boys Futsal vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm
⚽️ Girls Futsal vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm

Wednesday, March 29
🏐 U14 Boys Volleyball vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm
🏐 U14 Girls Volleyball vs. CMIS @ CMIS 4:00pm

Thursday, March 30
⚽️ Boys Futsal vs. Hang Dong @ Hang Dong 4:15pm

Friday, March 31
🏐 JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Prem Volleyball Invitational Day 1 9:00am
⚽️ V. Boys Futsal vs. Kawila @ Kawila 4:15pm

Saturday, April 1
🏐 JV and Varsity Boys and Girls Prem Volleyball Invitational Day 2 9:00am

For more information (dismissal time, directions, rules, etc.) please check our website athletics.gisthailand.org

Questions? | Email – athletics@gisthailand.org