It's Daylight Savings Time, so remember to set you clocks one ahead on Sunday! |
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THIS WEEK
DON'T FORGET!
ICS Art Exhibit & Earth Dance Singers at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Sunday, March 12th • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • FREE for ICS Families!
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Registrations Due: Braiding Sweetgrass for Yount Adults • March 13th
Forensics Family Showcase • March 16th
FRC Crafting Circle • March 18th, April 15th & May 20th
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Support Group • March 20th
SPRING BREAK IS MARCH 27TH - 31ST
ICS Family Digital Safety Night • April 20th
FRC Movie Night • April 28th
Please scroll down to learn more about our exciting events!
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Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things—from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen—provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. With informative sidebars, reflection questions, and art from illustrator Nicole Neidhardt, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults brings Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation.
Community Connections Lit Circle Online Conversations
Our orientation and first session will be held via Zoom. Our final session will be in person at ICS (*Zoom option). Consistent attendance and participation is essential for this endeavour to be successful. We ask that you ensure that your schedule allows for full participation on all dates and times listed before you commit.
Session 1: Orientation Monday, March, 20th (5:00 pm -5:30 pm) *Zoom
Session 2: Monday, April 3rd (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm) *Zoom
Session 3: In-Person at ICS Friday, May 12th (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
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A Huge Request
FROM MR. DROPIK
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HaHo, Posoh, Boozhoo, Shekoli - Greetings, ICS Families.
I have an important request. I am asking that every single parent and guardian that is able to attend our Family Digital Citizenship Night on Thursday, April 20th, 2023, please do so. I do not ask for much from families, but I am personally requesting each of you to attend, please!
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On occasion, I am asked what is my biggest worry for students these days. I never hesitate; it is the same answer: my biggest concern for students is their technology use. With students as young as age 5 having cell phones and the vast majority of our students having a Chromebook, video game system, or iPad technology, this continues to be my biggest concern. So with such a potentially great tool, why am I concerned? There are many reasons.
The first and most significant reason is that many children have too much time on technology without guidance and monitoring. Students can access the internet, YouTube, and social platforms like Snapchat and Tik Tok (among others). They are watching and engaging in content without supervision or parental review in many cases. Students are hiding their phones and not being transparent with families about what they are doing. The language and content that I have read this year and in previous years from our students is troubling. It is hard for me to see the ways in which students interact and talk with one another, knowing that is not how they are being raised and that their behaviors and words are not in alignment with who we are as a school community. I'm referring to the messages that I've seen; I can only imagine the ones that I haven't seen.
Please, I ask that you take 20 minutes this week and go through your child's messages, browser history, and YouTube searches. Set up a time to check on this every week, or every couple of weeks, knowing that being engaged like this will help your child in many ways.
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Children and many adults struggle with self-regulation. The ability to monitor and limit the consumption of things we really enjoy can be very challenging. For me, that is taco dip. Put taco dip in front of me, and you will see... it is very hard for me not to eat all of it. This is true for children (and many adults) with technology use. They can’t put it down, so we have to help them.
Have you ever taken technology away from a child? What happened? Did they scream, yell, or cry, worried about a Snapstreak? Why is that? Scientific research has shown that screen time releases dopamine, which is a pleasure chemical in the brain. It impacts children significantly and can create a desire for more, which is also very difficult for them to regulate. As parents/guardians, we need to assist them with regulation. We need to require no cell phones in bedrooms, no cell phones in cars, limit time on screens, especially late at night, and monitor what our kids are doing. But the phone keeps them busy and occupied, so what will they do instead? Hopefully, they will talk with their family members about what they are thinking, feeling, and worried about. Building connections and really engaging with our children requires face-to-face conversations.
This is not easy. We have to model the behavior we want to see in our children. If we want them to NOT be addicted to their technology, then we need to demonstrate that behavior. That means that we should not be checking Facebook, Instagram, chats, text messages, emails, playing online games, or browsing sites on our phones the majority of the time when we are by our children. It may be difficult to change these behaviors, but our children and their future are worth it.
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Please, attend Family Digital Citizenship Night and be ready to learn! Be ready to be a little scared as well about what is going on with technology and our children. Know that the time we spend learning together can create a future for our children that they deserve.
We hope to see you there with us on April 20th! We'll enjoy dinner together and are offering open gym for older children, and child care for the younger ones.
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DINNER 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM • SESSIONS 6:00 PM - 7:55 PM
OPEN GYM & CHILD CARE 6:00 PM - 7:55 PM
DOOR PRIZES AT 8:00 PM
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Wa'įniginąp šąną, Wāēwāēnen, Miigwech, Yawʌɂkó, Thank You ICS Families! |
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Jason P. Dropik
School Administrator
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Join us for a hands-on evening of learning together to help keep our students safer online.
The evening will include a workshop to set up parental controls on your child’s cell phone or tablet, a talk by a cybersecurity expert, information from the Franklin Police Department, and a student-focused session on digital well-being. For more information contact Mrs. Morales at pmorales@ics-edu.org
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MONDAY
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French Toast Bites, WG Cereal, Hard Boiled Egg, Orange Smiles, Fresh Apple, Milk
Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta w/ Choice of sauce (White or Red), Garlic Toast, Sautéed Mushrooms, Lemony Jicama Sticks, Local Green Salad, Pineapple Tidbits, Milk
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TUESDAY
14
Honey Bun, WG Cereal, Hard Boiled Egg, String Cheese, Diced Peaches, Fresh Apple, Milk
BBQ Pork Sliders, Waffle Fries, Asian Style Coleslaw, Fresh Cucumbers, Local Green Salad, Cantaloupe Melon, Fresh Fruit, Milk
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WEDNESDAY
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Wild Berry Bread, WG Cereal, Hard Boiled Egg, Banana, Fresh Orange Juice, Milk
Orange Glazed Popcorn Chicken, Lo Mein Noodles, Roasted Broccoli, Red Peppers, Mango, Fresh Fruit, Local Green Salad, Milk, Fortune Cookie
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THURSDAY
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Egg, Cheese & Sausage on Flatbread,
WG Cereal, Hard Boiled Egg, Fresh Fruit, Milk
Pizza Sticks, Pasta Salad, California Mix Vegetables, Celery Sticks with Chickpea Hummus, Melon Chunks, Local Green Salad, Milk
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FRIDAY
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Hashbrown Bake w/ Turkey Ham, WG Cereal, Hard Boiled Egg, Apple Wedges, Fresh Fruit, Milk
Pizza Quesadilla, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Local Green Salad, Grapes, Carrot Sticks, Fresh Fruit, Milk, WG Churro
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A lot of problems in the world would disappear
if we talked to each other, instead of talking about each other!
There is no doubt what kids hear and say shapes their world and the life they live. Negativity and gossip create toxicity and division, and kind words create connection and peace. As a school, you understand the importance of fostering an environment of empathy and respect for differing views and perspectives. A more positive, respectful school environment can ultimately guide students toward future academic and professional success.
Advocate Aurora Health produced the attached flyer for our students, families, and staff. They suggest that we talk with children about healthy conversations that promote empathy and respect. If your child is struggling with peer connections and respectful communication, please reach out to the school. You can also learn more by using the link below or by calling the number listed below.
For additional resources and support, CLICK HERE or call us at 1.800.236.3231.
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Forensics Showcase
for ICS Families
March 16th
Our 2023 Forensics Team has bravery in abundance! They have been working hard, and we know that our families and teachers would love to see them
in action and celebrate with them!
Please join us to celebrate another successful season!
Thursday, March 16, 2023
4:30 pm in the ICS Drum
Dinner and Dessert will follow the Forensics Family Showcase.
For planning purposes, please RSVP by clicking on the button below.
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Stay Active All Month Long!
A helpful calendar from Mrs. C. to share important information about Indigenous Physical Education, and to get you up, moving and active in the month of March!
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below for a larger version of the March Physical Education Calendar.
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K4 Enrollment is Open!
Online Applications Must be Submitted Before Screenings Can Be Scheduled
Our pre-kindergarten K4 prepares children for a smooth
transition into kindergarten. We teach age-level skills, early
coordination skills, and early math and reading concepts that
help children succeed.
Please contact FRC at (414) 525-6117 for more information.
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Virtual Support Group for parents, caregivers & guardians of young Native American children (birth to 5 years) |
Join us on March 20th to learn how you can:
• De-stress from your parenting challenges.
• Network with other parents who are experiencing the same power struggles.
• Recieve support and resources from a trained Parent Educator.
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The Family Resource Center is offering one last Friday movie night for ICS families to attend on April 28th!
Concessions will be available but payment is **Cash Only**
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW.
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APRIL 28TH
Movie Night: DC League of Super Pets
Doors open at 6:00 pm
Movie starts at 6:30 pm
Please click on the button below to register.
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Please note that COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed and
all updates will be posted on our website at www.ics-edu.org.
Please contact FRC for more information on our Family Movie Nights.
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ICS families who have contacted us looking for branded ICS clothing will be happy to know that our supplier is working on a new online store for us. The new portal will include NEW CLOTHING ITEMS too! We will make an announcement when the new online apparel shop is open and ask that you please stay tuned! |
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Wa'įniginąp šąną • Wāēwāēnen • Miigwech • Yawʌɂkó for reading our school's newsletter.
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10405 W. St. Martins Rd. • Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-6100 • www.ics-edu.org
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