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Event/Activity |
Time
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Location
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November 4th
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Parenting 101: Middle School
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9:00-12:00pm
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LWSD Resource Center
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November 9th
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Principal Chat
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9:00-9:30am |
ICS |
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November 10th
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No School: Veterans Day Observed
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November 14th
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Monthly PTSA Meeting |
7:00-8:30pm
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Note new location: ICS Lyceum
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Lake Washington Schools Foundation Hosting Free College Application Workshop
On Wednesday, November 15th from 6:30-8:00 PM, the Lake Washington Schools Foundation will host another "Find Your Fit" workshop for Lake Washington School District families. Presented by Mary Pat O'Neil of True Fit College Counseling, this free event will not only help parents understand the steps involved in applying to college, but also teach them how to help their student find the right college fit. Less than 100 seats are available. Reserve your spot today
here.
For more information about this workshop, click on the following links to access the
press release for additional details and the
flyer to sign up.
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Sign Up for ACT/SAT prep courses
PTSA and PrepNorthwest will provide ACT/SAT prep classes for sophomores and juniors. Each class is limited to 25 students (first come, first served) and includes 8 classes and 4 prep tests. Each course costs $395. Make your check payable to ICS PTSA, and bring it to the first class.
To register for either class, complete the form
here and type in the bottom field ("Tell us about your needs") either "ICS ACT Class" or "ICS SAT Class."
Signup deadlines:
- ACT prep - Nov. 3rd
- SAT prep - Dec. 1st
For more details please refer to the following PDFs:
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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
- Student entry forms and rules can be found here.
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Celebrate Your Senior Student
Now is the time to claim your senior student's page space in the yearbook! You have until December 15th to create an ad to celebrate your student's achievements. To get started, go to the
Senior Ad Creation Page on the Jostens website. The price is $65.00 (in addition to the yearbook cost). If you have questions, please contact
Rosi Hristova.
Thank you, 2017-2018 Yearbook Club
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Parenting 101: Middle School
Come learn what parents should know about their growing middle schoolers! Three experts in their fields will give dynamic presentations on "Parenting the Middle School Brain" (Sheri Gazitt of Teen Wise), "Mental Health & Anxiety" (Jennifer Kennett of Eastside Family Counseling), and "Digital Parenting for Digital Kids" (Jo Langford, therapist and author at BeHeroes). These experts will offer insights and reassurance to parents who are navigating the wild and wonderful middle school years.
This event is hosted by the Lake Washington PTSA on Saturday,
November 4th, 9 am - 12 pm., at the LWSD Resource Center, 16230 NE 74th St, Redmond.
For more information, email
[email protected]
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Looking for Special Needs Liaison
We are looking for a special needs liaison to represent ICS with the district council. Your role would be to:
- Communicate about Special Needs Group meetings and other community events.
- Advocate for meaningful inclusion in school events.
- Educate the student body and staff about disabilities.
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Lunchtime Games Volunteers Needed
Lunchtime games volunteers work during the ICS lunch period and are responsible for setting up/taking down the ping pong tables and overseeing the check-out and return of the outdoor balls (soccer, basketball).
Lunchtime games volunteers work at the following times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11:30 am - 12:05 pm and Wednesdays, 12:05 - 12:30 pm (arriving a little early each day to set up the tables). At this time, we still need volunteers to cover Wednesdays and Thursdays. We also need several additional volunteers to serve as substitutes when regular volunteers are unavailable.
We are ready to start these very popular lunch games as soon as volunteers are arranged to help each day. Please email our lunchtime games coordinator,
Heather Woldman, if you would like to sign up, and indicate which day(s) you are available.
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Nominating Committee Volunteer Needed
The role of the nominating committee is to recruit people for elected PTSA positions. This committee plays a vital role in PTSA's success. Having qualified people in leadership positions is paramount to fulfilling our mission as a PTSA.
Committee work includes holding meetings, reviewing nominations, and searching for the best qualified candidates for leadership roles in the PTSA. If you're interested in volunteering for this position, please contact the
PTSA president.
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ICS Ski/Snowboard Club Updates
Is your student interested in heading up to Stevens Pass to ski or snowboard this winter? Have them come with us on the ICS Ski Bus! We'll have an info night at 7:00 pm, November 1st, in the Lyceum.
Ski Bus will run six Wednesdays after school this winter at a cost of $200/student:
- January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st (skip January 24 for finals)
- February 7th, 14th
Are your students new to the sport or want to improve? They can sign up for lessons through Stevens Pass Ski School, available for all abilities. Lessons for five sessions will cost $150 per student.
We are arranging lessons for the first five of the six days we go up, with the last day as a free ski/board day to enjoy time with their friends! Passes also are available at a discount for students taking lessons.
Please join us November 1 for more info and to sign up! Questions in the meantime? Email us at
[email protected].
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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 to
[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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