ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

September 25, 2022

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

FROM THE SCHOOL

Parking and Drop off Reminders

Please remember to have your student ready to exit the car quickly - backpacks in hand, not in the trunk! Please review the traffic flow and drop off map. Thank you!

FROM THE PTSA

Reflections Art Competition 2022-23

What is Reflections? Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.

2022-23 Theme: “Show Your Voice”

Categories and Rules:

•  2022-23 Dance Choreography Rules
•  2022-23 Film Production Rules
•  2022-23 Literature Rules
•  2022-23 Music Composition Rules
•  2022-23 Photography Rules
•  2022-23 Visual Arts Rules

How to get started: Choose your category, go over the rules. Prepare your art. Reflect on the theme. Should be the student's original work. We DO NOT accept 3D art.

Submission Process? Students will be taking photos or scanning, uploading their finished work and submitting it online. Details on the format and the uploading location will be communicated soon. You will be requested for the physical art work only when your entry is selected to move over to council. Do not lost your art work. Entry form will be pre-populated with the PTA information and made available to students in the upcoming week. 

Due Date: Tuesday, Nov 1st 2022 by 10pm

Additional Theme Search Contest: Complete the online form to enter the contest. by Nov 1^st 2022. 

The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and the theme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention in June 2023. Repeat themes will not be considered. Click here for a list of past themes.

If you have questions, please reach out to reflections@icsptsa.org

FROM THE MATH CLUB

Math Competitions

The registration for Math competitions throughout the year is now open.

1. The AMC (American Mathematics Competitions) are organized by the MAA (Mathematical Association of America). They are the first tier of competitions leading to the International Mathematical Olympiad. 
2. MATHCOUNTS provides engaging math programs to US middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes about math and problem solving.
3. Math Is Cool is a fun and popular mathematics competitions in Washington State emphasizing on mental math, problem solving with speed and accuracy, and team work collaborations. 

For more details on registration form, competition format, and dates, please visit Math Club. Contact mathclub68@icsptsa.org for questions.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteers Needed for Curriculum support

We need volunteers for the following roles in Curriculum support.

Community/Education Speaker Series Chair - Generate topics of interest with parent support and arrange Expert Speakers for the topics.

Two Committee members for the Scholarship - Work with the Scholarship chair to get two judges from people they know outside of ICS.

Tutoring/Homework Help Chair - Solicit parent volunteers who can provide tutoring/homework help to students on a recurring basis and manage the logistics.

Tutoring/Homework Volunteers for each grade - Parents who can volunteer as tutors for any grade, homework updates, and help organize team meetings with students and tutors at their available times.

If you are interested, please reach out to Lei Kou, Hong Hong, or Supraja Dusi.

2023 Art Day - Chair Persons Needed

It's time for 2023 Art Day. Art day committee needs your help for the open positions of Cooking Class Chair, Volunteer Chair, and Newsletter Chair. 

If you have interest to be one of the chair roles, or have ideas for a class, please contact us at artday@ptsa.org.

REPEATED ARTICLES

Science Olympiad (SO)

The ICS Science Club welcomes you to the new school year! The Science Olympiad (SO) is back on! Any ICS student in any grade can participate in the competition, there are no prerequisites. 

Competitions are like academic track meets with team events. Each team will have a maximum of 15 members. Parents of the students of a team are expected to take on the role of Event coach for one or more topics. Students self-organize to form their own team. Time commitment expectations vary from team to team.

Registration for SO will be open from September 6, 2022 to September 30, 2022. These dates are final. To register, please email the following: bmohapatra@icsptsa.org;  haiqianyu@gmail.com; manjushak@hotmail.com with 5 events (from your category) that you are interested in by 6 PM, September 30, 2022. 

You can find the categories and more information on this flyer. Contact bmohapatra@icsptsa.org with questions. You may also read more at the National Science Olympiad webpage.

9th Grade Family Picnic

Ninth grade students and their families are invited to a class picnic at Everest Park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, October 8, from 10 AM to 12 PM. We will eat, play games, and learn more about what to expect in high school from experienced ICS parents. Please visit HERE to RSVP by October 1. 

ICS-Community Grounds Clean Up Party

Earn Hours! Beautify the School! Keep the Neighbors Happy! ICS and Community School families - it is that time of year to mulch, plant, bulbs, and make sure the grounds are well weeded before winter sets in. Our next site event is October 15th from 9 AM to Noon. Water and snacks will be provided. Bring tools. Sign up here.

Calling All ICS Parents: Sign-Up for Volunteer Opportunities 

To indicate your volunteer interests for the 2022-23 school year, please complete the Volunteer Interest Signup Form.

To access this form, you will first need to register for an ICS PTSA account (if you do not already have one), and then log-in to your account. You can create an account on the ICS PTSA website here.

Once your account is approved (for new accounts only), log in to the ICS PTSA website, and click on the word "VOLUNTEERING" at the top menu of the page, then click on sign-ups.

Returning parents: please complete the Volunteer Interest Signup Form even if you did so last fall. We do not use information from the previous year; instead, we create new volunteer lists each year with current information and preferences. Once logged-in to the website, you can access the form here.

The Volunteer Signup Form will close on September 30th. Please know that volunteers play an essential role in our ICS community! If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator.

Last Week to Order ICS Logowear

Thank you to those who have ordered Logowear. For those who haven’t ordered yet, this week is the last week to order. So go get yours before it’s too late. Order your spirit gear using this link. The online store until September 30th at midnight. Samples for the sizes, materials and styles are available at the student services office. Orders will arrive at the end of October. If you choose "pick-up" as your shipping option, your order will be delivered to ICS.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES.

Parent Meetings Second Tuesday of the Month

All PTSA parent meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. This link will take you to the recurring meeting on Teams; you can use it for all parent meetings this school year.