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PARENT AUXILIARY
RIS Parent Auxiliary Committed to Supporting our School
by Sioux S.
s the year end approaches,
Athe Parent Auxiliary Board
of 2009-10 would like to thank all
parents, staff, and administrators
for your help and contribution in
making all events this past year
a huge success! A great big thank
you to our national representatives
for their tireless efforts – Ms. Cindy
(Chinese), Ms. Wee Gee (Filipino),
Ms. Sumol (Indian), Ms. Tomoko
(Japanese), Ms. Hera (Korean), and
Ms. Romanee (Thai). We would also
like to thank our advisors – Khun
Sittisak and Khun Vipa – for their
guidance. We couldn’t have done it
without you all.
The major project for this year was
the creation of the Middle Zone in
the Griffith Library. This has been
an ongoing project for two years with
the goal of creating a space dedicated
to the specific reading and research
needs of our middle school students.
On March 22, 2010, Father Travis and
Father Pattarapong presided over the
grand opening of Griffith Library’s
Middle Zone. We would like to
thank Ms. Nancy Bono, the Griffith
Librarian for her determination and
wonderful efforts. A great part of
the monetary contribution for this
project came from funds raised at
this year’s International Food Fair,
where we raised over 200,000 baht.
Many parents graciously donated
their hard work and time to make the
event a memorable one for the RIS
community. Other events that the
PA hosted or sponsored included the
following:
• RIS Cultural Events and
Activities: Korean Day,
International Food Fair, RIS
Chamber Orchestra, Chinese
New Year Celebration, Songkran
Festival
• Student Clubs and Activities:
Pre-K/ ES/ MS Games Day,
HS Career Day, Bumrungrad
Career Development Program,
Internal Debate Tournament,
InterAct Rotary Club (Habitat
for Humanity)
• Student Recognition: STAR
(Students who are Talented and
Remarkable) Program
• Support for Teachers and
Administrators: New Teachers
BBQ, ES Parent Coffee
• Support for Parents: Taught
English language classes for
parents
We would like to congratulate the
five new Parent Auxiliary Executive
Committee members of 2010-11:
Ms. Supinya (Poo) Laiprasittichai
Mr. Samart Lewsriskul
Mr. Camilo J Lim
Ms. Wipapun (Noi) Poltanawasit
Mr. Jumrud Sawangsamud
We would also like to wish express
our sincere appreciation and thanks to
the following parents who are leaving
and have made major contributions
to the school: Cindy Lin, Sittisak
Haputong, Wee Gee Suthibutr,
Piyawan Suwanpotipra (Pure), and
Nat Yogachandra. We wish them
much success in all endeavors as they
continue their journey beyond the
RIS family.
We are very fortunate to have such
a caring community. Once again,
thank you to all for your continuous
support. Look forward to more
activities and exciting projects in the
upcoming year!
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