Bi-weekly Schedule for This Week @ICS! Family Newsletter

Beginning December 6, 2021, This Week @ICS! will go to a bi-weekly publication schedule instead of weekly publication.

To stay current with what's happening at our school, we encourage you to read our bi-weekly family newsletter and follow us on our social media pages: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Understanding Your Child's Report Card
By Dr. Melissa Deutsch
Recently you received your child’s first quarter report card. To better understand what skills and knowledge your child is being asked to demonstrate this year at his/her grade level, please take a look at the ICS Course Overviews.  

What are ICS Course Overviews?
The ICS Course Overviews are documents for each course at every grade level that provide clear, measurable learning outcomes based on standards. The Course Overviews provide the main source of communication to students and families, outlining what a child should know and be able to do at each grade level.

What are ICS Learning Targets?  
The Learning Targets are statements that clearly communicate to students, families, and educators what knowledge and skills are expected by the end of each grade level. These learning goals for daily instruction are written in student-friendly language and provide a clear focus for the development of lessons and assessments. The Learning Targets are discussed before, during, and at the end of a lesson and/or unit of study. They can also be found on cover sheets and rubrics that are attached to all summative assessments.

Where does my child’s grade come from?
All grades in PowerSchool are aligned to the grade level Learning Targets. A student’s grade is determined from demonstrating evidence of understanding or mastery of the Learning Targets at his/her grade level. This evidence is gathered from summative assessments, which are given to students after learning a new skill or concept. This is communicated to students and families on cover sheets and rubrics for all summative assessments. Families can view their child’s grades at any time through their PowerSchool account.

What examples of assessments do teachers use to assign grades?
With a standards-based approach, teachers evaluate student learning in a variety of ways using classroom observations and classwork, along with formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments, such as homework, quizzes, and pre-assessments, are used to check for understanding, set goals and inform instruction throughout the learning process. Summative assessments, such as unit tests, rubrics, and performance assessments, are used to evaluate learning at the end of a unit or project. The combination of these pieces of evidence, provides a more detailed picture of student progress towards grade level expectations. Only summative assessments are used for grading purposes.
Wāēwāēnen, Miigwech, Yaw^ko, Wa'įniginąp šąną, Thank you to everyone that participated in the Kahoot! game during the Fall / Thanksgiving Break! 

We had a great turnout and hope that you walked away with some good knowledge of the history and the different camps that we offer here at ICS. We will be offering a new Kahoot! during each of our school breaks so be on the lookout and review the Q & A from this fall!


Congratulations to the following winners from the 2021 Fall/Thanksgiving Break Kahoot! from Our Ways:
1st place: $25.00 Target Gift Card - G. Price Family
2nd place: $20.00 Pick-N-Save Card - Weeks Family
3rd place: $20.00 Culvers Card- Zamora Family
1st Grade Ceremony & Presentation Date Change
ICS 1st graders will present their monthly ceremony on the 14th of December. We will record it and share it with families via social media before Winter Break.
ATTENTION PLEASE
slow down
Please SLOW DOWN when picking up and dropping off students.

We've been sharing this and are still seeing that some families are ignoring posted barricades, driving too fast and going through stop signs when dropping off or picking up their children.

In order to keep everyone safe, please follow all posted signs and slow down in our parking lot, circle drive and roadways.
A Message from ICS Student Support Services
As we approach our Winter Break that will take place from December 20th to December 31st, we wanted to express our gratitude for everyone who has helped keep our students safe, healthy, connected and learning.

We thank:

• Our students and families for persevering through difficult times.

• Our teachers and staff for going above and beyond to help make school a welcoming place where students can learn.

• Our administrators for providing leadership and filling in where ever needed.

• Our many healers and helpers: the support staff here at ICS and the community volunteers who provide the extra attention and care that our children need.
 
May your Winter Break be restful and healing. Many of us will be grateful to see the faces of loved ones whom we've missed during the pandemic. And for many of us, we are grieving empty seats at our tables. Some are struggling to put food on the table and others may not even have a table. Please know that if your family or your child(ren) need support, you can reach out to the Student & Family Assistance Program for help at 1-800-236-3231.

PLEASE NOTE!
As long as your child is healthy, please encourage them to come to school when classes are in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect with peers and teachers.  

Wāēwāēnen •  Miigwech •  Yawʌɂkó •  Wa'įniginąp šąną • Thank you for partnering with us to help your child(ren) learn, thrive and succeed!

This message has been brought to you by the ICS Student Services Team:
Ms. Langen, School Counselor
Mr. Valtierra, Transition Coordinator
Ms. Downey, School Psychologist
Ms. Cornelius Roman, Social Worker
Ms. Lewandowski, Social Worker
Ms. Jones, Interventionist
Ms. Janechek, FRC Director
Ms. Weber, Dean of Students
Mr. Dropik, Head of School
The cutest "no" ever!
This week's word is "NO" in the four languages that we teach: Menominee, Ojibwe, Oneida and Ho-Chunk.

Want to download the ICS Language App? Just click on the graphic below and follow the directions. We will be updating it soon to include the Ho-Chunk words as well. Please stay tuned!
Who's Hungry?
THIS WEEK'S BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
Upcoming Events at ICS
Did you know that children as young as 3 can begin to understand how money works and by the age of 7, most kids have already formed their basic money habits?

Learn more at this important VIRTUAL workshop on December 6th.

For more information, to register and receive the access code, contact Jackie Feavel at jfeavel@ics-edu.org or by calling (414) 525-6148.

Families in Need Program on Dec. 16th

ICS families who have registered with FRC for the Families in Need program are reminded that the Holiday Toy Fair and Food Voucher pickup is on December 16, 2021.

For more information, please contact the Family Resouces Center (FRC) at (1414) 525-6117 or by email at cjanechek@ics-edu.org.
Eagles Basketball Practice Schedule

Girls - All Grades
*Mondays Only*
December: 6, 13
January: 3, 10, 24, 31
February: 7, 21, 28

7th & 8th Grade Boys
Wednesday and Friday 
Due to coach availability, we will update their schedule monthly.

4th, 5th & 6th Grade Boys
Thursday and Friday
December: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17
January: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
February: 3, 4, 17, 18, 24, 25
5th Grade Boys Game Schedule

Dec. 4 at 11:00 am
St. Gregory the Great
3160 S. 63rd Street, Milwaukee

Dec. 11 at 10:00 am
ICS

Dec. 19 at 2:00 pm
Divine Mercy
695 E. College Avenue, S. Milwaukee

Jan. 8 at 2:30 pm
Parkway Apostolic
10940 S. Nicholson Road, Oak Creek

Jan. 9 at 1:00 pm
St. John the Evangelist
8500 W. Cold Spring Road, Greenfield

Jan. 16 at 12:00 pm; again at 2:00 pm
ICS

Feb. 5 at 10:00 am
ICS

Feb. 6 at 2:00 pm
Nativity Jesuit
1515 S. 29th Street, Milwaukee

Feb. 20 at 12:00 pm; again at 2:00 pm
ICS

Feb. 26 at 9:00 am
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
341 E. Norwich Street, Milwaukee
7th Grade Boys Game Schedule

Dec.5 at 12:00 pm
Burlington Catholic
449 Conkey Street Burlington

Dec 11 at 9:00 am; also at 11:00 am
ICS

Jan. 8th at 10:00 am
Augustine Preparatory Academy
2607 S. 5th Street Milwaukee

Jan. 15 at 10:00 am
St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
341 E. Norwich Street Milwaukee

Jan. 16 at 1:00 pm
ICS

Jan. 30 at 1:00 pm
St. Gregory the Great
3160 S. 63rd Street Milwaukee

Feb. 5 at 9:00 am; again at 11:00 am
ICS

Feb. 6 at 1:00 pm
St. Alphonsus
6000 W. Loomis Road Greendale

Feb. 20 at 1:00 pm
ICS

Feb. 26 at 9:00 am
St. Joan of Arc
120 Nashotah Road Nashotah
ICS Spirit Wear Now Available Online

The new Spirit Wear clothing items are here! Please download the attached flyer and use your phone to access the QR Code or CLICK ON THIS LINK to see all of the apparel items available this year!
Wāēwāēnen • Miigwech • Yawʌɂkó • Wa'įniginąp šąną for reading our school's newsletter.

If you have questions, ideas or feedback for our newsletter, we'd love to hear from you! Please email smarks@ics-edu.org.
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