ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER
February 20, 2022
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FROM THE PTSA
Volunteers Needed for Tutoring/Homework Help
As the enlightened say, knowledge is a treasure, perhaps the only one, that spreads and grows bigger with sharing. Here is a unique opportunity for parents to share and spread their knowledge/skill/expertise with ICS students. We are seeking parent volunteers to help our students with core ICS curriculum (e.g. Math, Science, Humanities, etc.) as well as other subject areas (e.g. music, art, etc.).
If you are interested, please fill out this form with
- SUBJECT AREA you are interested in teaching with preferred grade levels, if any,
- DAYS of the WEEK and TIMES you are available,
- YOUR NAME, and
- YOUR EMAIL to use to set up a Teams meeting for the class.
If you would like to teach multiple subjects, please submit a different form for each subject area.
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Nominations Committee Seeks New Board Members
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 2022-2023 school year, the following 5 positions are open and need to be filled by May 2022:
- Co-President
- VP Activity Support
- VP Community and Facility Support
- VP Curriculum Support
- Treasurer
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.
- First and Last Name,
- Mobile Phone Number,
- Email Address, and
- 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 March 31. The Committee will then interview all nominated candidates.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us (Supraja Dusi, Himani Gupta, and Roberto Baselli) at Nominations@icsptsa.org.
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College Admission - A Discussion with Our Panel of Experts
An Opportunity to Unravel the Complexities of College Admission with the Help of Our Esteemed
Guests:
Ms. Lis Christiansen, College Counselor, ICS
Our guests have extensive experience in college counseling and carry a good reputation and excellent references from ICS parents. We at ICS are lucky to have them all and are very thankful that they are making time to attend this session.
Meeting Details:
Date/Time: March 10, 6:30 PM to 8 PM PST
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FROM THE DEI COMMITTEE
"Food may not be the answer to world peace, but it's a start." -Anthony Bourdain
We are launching our first ever ICS International Cookbook, and we need your recipes! Everyone knows a foodie in their house and/or someone who cooks amazing food and loves to share it. In many cultures, food is more than just sustenance for the body. Food is seen as something that ties people together through fellowship, love/care, and good times. With COVID being something that has shaken up everyone’s lives, we have not been able to share meals with our loved ones, friends, and/or coworkers. However, through sharing recipes we can have a little of that feeling back, even if it is by making the recipe ourselves.
We are fortunate to have families from around the world, so we would like to give everyone an opportunity to contribute. Please fill out the ICS International Cookbook form, and be a part of this initiative. Deadline is April 30. Buon Appetite! Questions? Email Mireille Baumoel at mbaumoel@icsptsa.org.
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Traffic Map
Parents, we are still getting complaints that many people are not following the recommended route. Please view the Traffic Map for student drop off and pick up.
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COVID Safety
Thank you for keeping your student home if they have any COVID-like symptoms. We know it’s difficult given the common cold and flu have similar symptoms. It seems our processes are constantly changing as we respond to evolving guidance. If you’ve been involved in a quarantine process, you also know things can move slowly. Please trust that we’re doing everything we can to minimize any disruption to learning while also trying to keep everyone safe and healthy.
The district’s website is the best place to find current information. If you don’t find what you are looking for there, feel free to email Mr. O’Donnell with any questions.
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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.
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