ICS Provides Multiple Parent/Guardian Communication Platforms |
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Encouraging and facilitating an open environment for parent/guardian engagement is a top priority for Irvington Community Schools. In fact, it's the foundation of our community-based school. Equally as important, is responding to and creating multiple communication platforms where parents/guardians - and community members - can receive timely information about academic developments, volunteer opportunities, student achievements, organization celebrations, and much more. To date, ICS utilizes more than 12 communication vehicles to deploy information to our stakeholders. Keep checking back as we'll begin to feature a different communication tool in each edition of this digital newsletter!
This week, we highlight our "Peek @ The Week" communications sent through email to parents and guardians on Friday afternoons. Topics vary depending on what's on the horizon for the upcoming week, but parents can expect to find it -- and sometimes an accompanying email -- full of details about scheduling, testing, lunch menus, deadlines, and celebrations. In addition to it being sent out via email each Friday, it is also available on the school's Facebook page HERE. Not getting this communication from your student's principal? Give our front desk staff a quick call to ensure we have your accurate email address on file.
Check out the sidebar for more information!
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COMMUNICATION TOOL HIGHLIGHT
"Peek @ The Week"
Distribution: Friday Afternoons / Email
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ICS Offers FREE Virtual Tutoring Program for Grades K-12 |
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As a parent/guardian, do you struggle with finding the best methods to assist your student with school assignments? Could you or your student benefit from some homework assistance in the evenings? If so, the ICS FREE virtual tutoring program might be an important resource for you and your family. The virtual sessions, available through the school's Google Meets platform, are staffed by ICS employees who coordinate closely with students’ building leadership and teachers. Academic assistance is available on all subject matters, and a special focus is placed on math and English. Find out how to connect with one of our tutors HERE.
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DEADLINE REMINDER: Free/Reduced Lunch Applications Due Sept. 3 |
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Families who previously qualified for the free or reduced lunch program, and would like to continue qualifying for this service, are reminded that the application needs to be renewed each school year. The expiration for the 2021-2022 school year is Monday, Sept. 3, 2021. Also, families who may not have previously qualified for these services, but have experienced changes in income or living arrangements, are encouraged to re-apply based on those changes. The free or reduced lunch application (administered through Meal Magic) can be found under the Parent Resources tab on the ICS website HERE. Note that ALL meals for the 2021-2022 school are provided at no cost; however, parents/guardians MAY qualify for additional P-EBT Benefits but only after the application is complete and approved.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN RESOURCE: Supplemental Food Program |
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Irvington Community Schools is pleased to announce a continuing partnership with Shepherd Community Center to provide nonperishable food resource boxes as a way to combat food insecurity. The nonperishable contents of the food resource boxes vary weekly but typically consist of healthy snacks, hearty soups, and canned vegetables. This resource is available to any family in need and is offered at no cost. Please complete the enrollment form HERE or contact Ms. Cook, ICS Social Worker, at (317) 203-9207 (text or phone call). She can also be contacted via email.
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PROGRAM CLARIFICATION: ICS New Student Referral Program |
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As a community-based school, one of our most important partners is you - the families and students we currently serve. You know the quality of our teacher/student relationship-based approach, innovative academic practices, and commitment to a safe school environment better than anyone else.
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We recently sent out communication regarding our desire to include a gift card in our incentive package as a way to show appreciation for helping to grow our community. We have since been alerted to a recent statute that prevents us from doing that. Thus, moving forward, ICS has adjusted our program to only include a school-branded or Irvington-branded gift as a token of appreciation.
So, if you know of a local family who could benefit from their child(-ren) becoming part of Irvington Community Schools, refer them to us! We do have limited seats available. You'll be eligible to receive a token of our gratitude --an ICS/Irvington-branded gift -- when the referred student successfully enrolls at ICS! And, you'll have played an important part in growing the ICS community. The 2021-2022 ICS Referral Program runs through Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.
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ICS Spirit Wear T-shirts Available Now! |
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Show your school spirit by purchasing one (or more) of our ICS spirit wear t-shirts! The shirts are perfect to wear on school spirit days, at an ICS sporting event, or just hanging out in the neighborhood. Purchase yours for the low price of $5 per shirt while supplies last. Quantities are limited and available sizes/styles vary at each building, so be sure to act quickly if you are interested! Our building front desk staff can assist you with your purchases, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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ICS Launches Competitive New Employee Sign On Bonus Program |
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ICS believes our employees are one of our greatest assets and we strive to offer an equitable, innovative and responsive employment environment. A career at ICS is more than a job -- it's an opportunity to invest in today's future.
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Did you know that ICS has a GREAT track record of partnering with parents/guardians to fill important and critical support roles within the organization? ICS currently has several key employment openings that directly support the school. And, new this year is the launch of financial incentives allowing ICS to be more competitive in this tough job market.
So, what are the details, you ask? Specific to one of our most critical roles, Building Substitute, ICS is offering a $500 bonus paid after 90 days of employment. Additionally, Floating Substitutes, positions structured as flexible and hourly, are eligible to be paid a $500 bonus after 100 hours of work. If you love working with children and thrive in a friendly collaborative environment, consider joining our substitute teaching team today!
Visit our ICS job posting site HERE for more details or to apply. Be sure to check out the complete list of openings, as well! You may also contact Shari Coomer, Director of Human Resources, by email or phone (317) 357-3770, x1155.
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2021-2022 Meeting Schedule
ICS Board of Governors
(Click HERE to find the list of 2021-2022 ICS Board Governors.)
Meeting Location: Irvington Community Middle School, 6040 E. Pleasant Run Parkway South Dr.
Meeting Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, Aug. 24 ∙ Tuesday, Sept. 28 ∙ Tuesday, Oct. 26
Tuesday, Nov. 16 ∙ Tuesday, Jan. 25 ∙ Tuesday, Feb. 22
Saturday, March 12 (Board Retreat)
Tuesday, April 26 ∙ Tuesday, May 24 ∙ Tuesday, June 28
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