A turquoise ribbon can be worn for those of us who do not have moccasins. For more information on Rock Your Mocs, please CLICK THIS LINK.

We are celebrating healthy hearts and bodies at the annual Rock your Mocs Walk/Run on Thursday, November 18th. We'll be outside running or walking, so students should come dressed for the weather (warm coats, hats, mittens/gloves) and have shoes they can run in!

Students have composed SONGS and will be singing and dancing them on Friday, November 19th (wearing their mocs, of course)!

Three students' artwork were chosen as being representative of Rock Your Mocs this year and we printed them on t-shirts. Students and staff will be gifted these t-shirts this week! We're asking everyone to please wear their student-designed Rock Your Mocs super cool t-shirt on Friday, November 19th!

All of our classrooms are participating in a door decorating contest as part of Rock Your Mocs. The classroom chosen will receive a traveling trophy and a pizza party!

Ms. Ramirez, our Art Teacher has been working with students on incredible moccasin art projects! From recycled coffee bag moccasins to painted moccasin rocks and so much more! We will include an art show gallery in social media to show you all of these amazing works of art, created by our students.

We've noticed 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.

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the Milwaukee Public Museum is partnering with Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to offer special museum programming focused on indigenous culture and free admission to all Wisconsin tribal members. This promotion will last until November 30th.

ICS families do not need to show tribal IDs. You can self-identify or state that your child(ren) attends Indian Community School.

Please note that this offer is good only until the end of the November.

Welcome to Amplify Science, the new science resource for Indian Community School. Amplify is a new approach to teaching and learning that puts the student in the role of a scientist. For each unit, the students assume the role of a doctor, climatologist, civil engineer or other interesting science professional. Students are presented with a problem they need to solve through class discussion, non-fiction reading, video simulations, and hands-on experiments. The units also provide ample opportunities for teachers and students to engage in outdoor learning experiences, to make connections to the Our Ways Teaching and Learning Framework, and to practice the Seven Sacred Gifts from the Creator. By the end of the unit, students are able to not only describe and solve the problem they have been presented with, but they can also transfer their knowledge to solve a new and different challenge. Here is a brief video LINK explaining how Amplify Science engages students.

K-5 Family Resources LINK

6-8 Family Resources LINK

This new level of engagement will encourage excitement in students about science education and science careers! If you have any questions about Amplify Science, please feel free to contact your child’s classroom teacher, Amy Stenzel, Teaching and Learning Specialist at (414) 525-6115 or by email at: astenzel@ics-edu.org, or you can reach out to Dr. Melissa Deutsch, Director of Instruction at (414) 525-6195 or by email at: mdeutsch@ics-edu.org.

A reminder that we have a new Attendance Incentive Program that was designed to build awareness about the importance of good attendance and to help students understand how tardiness and absences can negatively impact their success. 

PLEASE NOTE: As excited as we are to begin this new program, we want to remind families that if students are feeling ill, they should be kept at home. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Langen at (414) 525-6175 or you can reach her by email at langen@ics-edu.org. 

Please contact FRC at (414) 525-6121 or by email at rwichgers@ics-edu.org to participate in our Craft Fair on December 4th.

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?

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

CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE FLYER

We are so excited to offer Breakfast with Santa* to ICS families and staff on December 4th! The Holiday Craft Fair will also take place that day and will be open to ICS families, staff and the community.

Additional information and questions can be directed to FRC by contacting Rachael Wichgers at: rwichgers@ics-edu.org or by phone at: 414-525-6121.

November 18th:

Winter Clothing and Thanksgiving Food vouchers.

December 16th:

Holiday Toy Fair and Food Vouchers.

We are so proud of those who gave interviews, those who danced, sang, were working on their moccasins or on their studies in their classrooms! Everyone looked great, sounded great and was great! Wēskewat, onizhishin, yoyánehle!

YOU CAN WATCH OR READ THE NEWS STORY BY CLICKING THIS LINK.

7th & 8th Grade Boys

4th, 5th & 6th Grade Boys

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!

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