| Date |
Event/Activity |
Time
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Location
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| September 28th |
E-Studio Training |
6pm |
Lyceum |
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September 28th
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Curriculum Night
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6:30-8pm
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ICS
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October 7th
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Site Clean-up |
9am-12pm |
ICS |
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Feedback last year from parents indicated that an overview of E-Studio, which is used by Spanish classes starting in 7th grade, would be very helpful.
In response to this feedback, an E-Studio overview will be available at 6pm on September 28th in the Lyceum before the start of curriculum night
.
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We will be hosting five exchange students from Kobe, Japan again this year from October 6th-14th. Parents of students of any grade level can participate. We are still looking for drivers to the following events:
- 10/8: Mt Rainier; whole day
- 10/9: Microsoft tour; afternoon
- 10/12: Corn Maze and pumpkin patch; afternoon
- 10/13: Snoqualmie Falls; afternoon
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Spanish Club and Spanish Study Center Tutoring
ICS PTSA is sponsoring Spanish Club this year. Spanish Club will be held after school from 2:30 - 3:30pm on the last Thursday of every month, starting on October 26th.
Fun enrichment and cultural activities will be held in
Profe
Miranda's classroom.
Spanish Club members can participate in Spanish tutoring in the library on Mondays and Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00pm and 2:35-3:35pm. See schedule below.
For any Spanish student (not just club members), one-on-one free peer help still will be available at the Student Study Center during lunch and after school. We will publish a definitive schedule in the near future.
FALL SPANISH CLUB TUTORING
| SPANISH 1 & 3 |
MONDAYS
|
TUESDAYS
|
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OCTOBER
|
9,16,23,30
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10,17,24,31
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| NOVEMBER |
6,27 |
7,28 |
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DECEMBER
|
4 |
5 |
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JANUARY
|
8 |
9 |
SPRING SPANISH CLUB TUTORING
|
SPANISH 1 & 3
|
MONDAYS
|
TUESDAYS
|
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MARCH
|
5,12,19
|
6,13,20 |
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APRIL
|
9,16,23,30 |
10,17,24
|
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MAY
|
7,14
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1,8,15 |
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JUNE
|
4,11 |
5,12
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Schedules will be evaluated and adjusted based on need. Please contact: [email protected] with any questions
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ASB has a mission this year, and "It Starts
With
You!" Every action we make as individuals impacts the greater community. That's why we, as a
school, are donating to YouthCare. YouthCare is a non-profit local organization whose mission is to help end youth homelessness in Seattle.
Our goal for this year is to raise $4000 and other needed items. If each ICS family donates $10, we can accomplish this goal. The fundraiser has already begun and will continue until the end of the school year. But we won't reach our goal through family donations alone; we will also put on school events with proceeds going to YouthCare, and we will host other fundraisers throughout the school year. But we need YOU, the families of ICS.
You can donate to YouthCare now by clicking
here.
IMPORTANT: in the "Comments" section, write ICS fundraiser so we can keep track our school's progress. And a reminder that donations are tax deductible and eligible for a company match. Thank you!
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LAST CALL: Online Sign-Ups for Volunteer Opportunities Close Soon!
This is the final week to sign up for volunteer opportunities on our online Volunteer Opportunity Interest List.
You will first need to register for an ICS PTSA account if you do not already have one and then log-on to your account. This can be done on the ICS
PTSA Website.
Please sign up for no more than three areas. A list of ICS Committees and their descriptions can also be found there. Returning parents: please complete the interest list even if you did so last fall; we create new volunteer lists each year with current information and preferences.
Please remember that, as an ICS family, you have committed to 30 hours of volunteer time per year. All families, especially those new to ICS, should be sure to review our
Volunteering Requirements.
This document will provide you with some background information and answer many common questions about volunteering.
The Volunteer Opportunity list will close on Friday, September 29th, and, after that, you will need to contact the committee chairs directly to volunteer. Please get an early start on your volunteer hours, as it is very frustrating to be "short" on hours at the end of the school year. Have fun volunteering and getting to know what ICS is all about! If you have any questions, please contact
Julie Kotler
Volunteer Coordinator.
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As part of the community and volunteer commitment at ICS, we offer three times a year for you to join us for a site
clean-up work party. Our first site clean-up date is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th from 9:00am
-
12:00pm. Participation is open to all family members middle-school aged and older. All hours worked count towards the 30-hour annual minimum family goal (this is one of the only ways that student hours count towards the goal, if the student attends with their parent).
- The work party takes place rain or shine, please dress weather-appropriately
- Work gloves/garden gloves are highly recommended
- No tools are provided, so you must bring your own
- We are in great need of a pickup truck or two to help collect yard waste bags and distribute mulch
Duties will primarily be focused on weeding and laying mulch, recommended tools include:
- Hand weeding tools (hand shovels, digging tools, hula hoe, etc...)
- Shovels and/or mulch forks
- Rakes
- Wheelbarrows
- Large plastic tubs
- Refreshments will be provided
Questions: Contact Tracy Botsford here.
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
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The middle school math club is starting soon. Please email
Rong Liang
to sign up if you are interested and have not signed up already. The math club will be held on Wednesdays after school, 12:30-1:30pm.
Reflections Art Competition - "Within Reach"
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are: Visual Arts Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
- Reflection Theme: "Within Reach"
- Submission Due Date : November 6th 2017
- Student entry forms and rules can be found here.
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Thank You Parking Team Volunteers
Safety First! Thank you to our dedicated Parking Team volunteers
who have worked very hard to keep our kids safe and our cars in line as we start the school year. And a special thank you to our new Security Officer, Zac Aquino. Thank you!
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You Hold the Power to Impact Education in Washington
The decisions our State Senators and School Board Members make regarding education issues in the coming years will have an impact on all of us. Attend the CANDIDATE FORUM for the 45th Legislative District and LWSD School Board to learn about the candidates and their priorities for education. Don't miss this important evening!
- Where: Redmond HS Performing Arts Center (17272 NE 104th St.; Redmond, WA 98052)
- When: Wednesday, October 11, 2016; 7-8:30pm
- Co-Sponsored by Lake Washington PTSA Council and Redmond High School PTSA
Any questions? Please contact: Melissa Stone, VP of Advocacy, LWPTSA Council.
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Use the ICS Calendar to Connect
What's the best way to publicize an event to ICS parents and students? Putting it in the newsletter is a great start, but there's a second important step: Get the event on the ICS calendar! Just email the following details tc
[email protected]:
- What the event is
- When and where it's happening
- Whom the event is for
Please note the event must be organized by the school, the district, the ICS PTSA or Washington State PTA, the ICS ASB, or PTSA/ASB-affiliated clubs and committees for inclusion on the ICS calendar. |
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Attention Parents: Are You an Approved LWSD Volunteer?
Before volunteering at ICS, all adults must be approved LWSD volunteers. Please remember that volunteer status must be renewed every two years. Additionally, parents who have volunteered at other LWSD schools should confirm that ICS is listed one of the schools where you plan to volunteer.
To become an approved volunteer: Please complete the Lake Washington School District Volunteer Application and receive your approval notice prior to volunteering.
To check your current volunteer status: Please consult a staff member in our front office to see if your name is on the approved volunteers list or you can also contact the LWSD Volunteer Office to check your approval status at 425-936-1270 or send an email to
[email protected]
.
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Volunteers Needed: Co-chair and Treasurer for Graduation Committee
JUNIOR PARENTS! Do not miss these volunteer opportunities: Graduation committee co-chair and a treasurer. Both positions will fulfill required ICS volunteer hours for the next 2 years and required senior graduation ceremony participation. Please contact
Lyudmila Moskalenko to sign up or with any questions.
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Lunchroom Volunteer Coordinator Needed
Volunteer needed to manage the ICS Lunchroom schedule and
volunteers to make sure the lunchroom is fully staffed.
Please contact
Amy Iracheta
if you are interested or have any questions
.
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If you missed placing your logo wear order on registration day, you can still order by September 29. You can find the order form here and item flier here.
Drop your order form and check at the front desk, and expect delivery in late October. Have questions? Email
[email protected]
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