ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

March 10, 2024

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

FROM THE NEWSLETTER

THE NEWSLETTER IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN!

Approximately two weeks ago, the PTSA domain address appeared on a spam blacklist. The software client we use, Constant Contact, would not allow us to send the newsletter while we remained on the list. Many thanks to the parent volunteers who worked to clear our name!

THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE SEEKS NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The ICS PTSA has many open roles, and we need your support!!

The Nominations Committee has begun the process of finding new ICS PTSA Board members to replace those who are leaving their positions at the end of this school year.

For the 2024-2025 school year, the following positions are open and need to be filled by May 2024:

• Co-President – 2

• Co-Treasurer -1

• Co-Secretary -1

• VP Community and Facilities Support

• VP Information Support

All ICS PTSA members who would like to take a more active role in supporting our school and students are welcome to apply. Serving on the ICS PTSA Board is a great opportunity to be more engaged in school life and to quickly earn volunteer hours.

To nominate yourself or another parent, send an email to nominations@icsptsa.org with the following information:

• First and Last Name

• Mobile Phone Number

• Email Address

• Board Position of Interest

More information about the roles and key responsibilities can be found on the ICS PTSA web page. Board positions require a 2-year commitment and participation at all PTSA Board and parent meetings.

All nominations should be sent to the Nominations Committee by Sunday, March 31st. The Committee will then interview all nominated candidates.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us (Shashi Vijay, Amany Hasan and Wing Xu) at nominations@icsptsa.org.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD NIGHT

We are honored and excited to announce that we will be hosting an International Food Night (again!) in the ICS Lyceum on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM. Everyone is invited to participate and share food representing their cultures and heritage. More details will be announced later, but to express your interest in participating in this event, please complete this form here. Tarek Azoz at tazoz@icsptsa.org.

VOLUNTEERING

STAFF LUNCHEON VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We still need two volunteers for our staff luncheon, this Wednesday, March 13.

We need help with set up and an additional vegetarian starter. Please sign up here.

MATH CLUB NEEDS TWO MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR COMPETITION

The Math Kangaroo competition is Thursday, March 21 at ICS from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. We need help with set-up, proctoring, and clean-up. Please sign up here.

HELP NEEDED FOR SPRING DRAMA PRODUCTION

Drama is looking for parental assistance for the Spring show, so that the show nights can run smoothly. These hours can contribute to your volunteer hours, plus it's a fun way of hanging out with your kids.

We need help in several areas and dates, including selling tickets, purchasing concession snacks, running concessions during the show, and supervising Wednesday rehearsal. Show dates are Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30.

Please review the available task and time slots and Sign up here. Questions, please contact cbrandy@lwsd.org.

FBLA STATE CHAPERONE: VOLUNTEER NEEDED

When: April 24 to 27​

Where: Spokane​

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​Hotel accommodation and airplane​ travel will be covered for​ chaperones. Chaperones will mainly​ be at the hotel and the conference​ center to supervise students. At least​ one female chaperone is needed. Sign up here.

ICS STUDENTS WIN AT MATH IS COOL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Math Is Cool Championship was hosted at Liberty High School (Renton) on February 10. Teams from Grade 6, 7, and 8 of International Community School have won the awards listed below. One team of up to 4 students per grade will go on to participate in the Master round, hosted at Moses Lake High School on April 27.