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ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER
February 5th, 2023
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Parent Meetings
This Teams Link will take you to the recurring meeting; it works for all meetings this school year.
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Carpool to School Month
February is Green Team’s Carpool to School Month! Carpool to School Month is about getting students use more eco-friendly transportation, such as using the bus or biking to school.
Each student will get a calendar to fill out the kind of transportation they took to and from school each day. At the end of the month, students will turn in their finished calendars at a dropbox in front of the Green Team board.
Winners will be randomized to receive a prize. So get ready for February and fill out the Carpool to School Month calendar!
Please contact carpool@icsptsa.org if you have any questions.
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Focus Week Update
Focus Week 2023 will be May 31 - June 2. We are planning local and school-based activities for all students. Once activities are all selected, students and parents will receive the list.
The Focus Week Committee will continue to design our FW structure for next year, and beyond. The committee is focused on a program which will be predictable, equitable, and meaningful. We believe why we do FW is the most important component to solidify and record. As time goes on, and teachers, students, and parents, come and go, the core reason will remain the same. The committee is dedicated to this work, and we will keep you updated. The parent committee members have many helpful ideas, and we believe moving forward, FW will have a parent/school component - TBD once we know how FW will fit into the school week/day. We look forward to this partnership.
Margaret
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Parent’s Talent Show
Hi Parents please join Parent’s Talent Show “ Mingle or Perform ! We would like to see you All !!
Get your volunteer hours done !
Attend : 1 hour, bring Food : 1 hour and Performer : 5 Hours !!
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From the DEI Committee
We are launching Volume II of our ICS International Cookbook and we need your recipes. You can view last year volume here
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 across 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, Buon Appetite!
Questions? Email Tarek Azoz at tazoz@icsptsa.org
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FBLA Masquerade Ball Call for Volunteers
ICS FBLA is looking for three parent volunteers to supervise the set up, cleanup, and check in desk of the Masquerade Ball, which will take place on February 10th. Volunteering times vary, but this is an after-school event from 7:30-11:00 PM. Please email icsfbla@outlook.com for more details.
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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 2023-2024 school year, the following positions are open and need to be filled by May 2023:
- Co-President - 2
- VP Activity Support
- VP Information Support
- Co-Secretary -2
- Treasurer - 2
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, 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 February 28. The Committee will then interview all nominated candidates.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us (Elizabeth Vogel, Usharani Mandava, and Roberto Baselli) at Nominations@icsptsa.org
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Summer Trip to Mexico
With the district's decision to disallow international travel during focus week, Señora Del Toro is planning a México trip for high school students this summer in order to continue learning about Hispanic cultures.
México. Put into practice what you have been learning at school. Would you like to experience a little bit of the culture of México, starting from the Mayas until modern times? The 8-day trip includes activities for each day from the arrival students will be able to connect with culture and a magnificent opportunity to a community service, explore a Cenote, Chichén Itza and Tulum pyramids, and wonderful beach to explore.
Students will need to reserve a place and sign up on the Explorica website before January 31st to secure the price. We realize that this time of year the cost will not be feasible for many. To find out more details about the trip and to register, go to Explorica if you are interested in attending, you'll need to register. The tour ID is DelToro-4642 (need to include the hyphen). There are different payment options, and you don’t have to full price in order to register.
Contact email: sdeltoroics@gmail.com
Dates: June 29 to July 6, registration deadline until Jan. 31
Cost: $3,281.00
Eligibility: current grades 9-12
Number of students: 15 with 1:5 Chaperone Ratio
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From Ski Bus Club
Ski Bus has only a couple of trips remaining this season (Wednesdays, Feb 8, 22) going to Alpental. We skip the week of mid-winter break.
Want to come and free ski? Grab a sibling, a friend or even your parent and go.
We depart at 3PM and return around 8PM. Cost of the roundtrip ride is $55 per person. Bring your own gear and a lift ticket/pass. You can sign-up as late as the day of the trip. Paying guarantees your seat. Interested? Contact Boris at bvbar@hotmail.com
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In-person meeting survey
Now that things are opening up again, we have the option to return to meeting each other in person again. Online meetings have been convenient and average attendance has gone up. We will keep some meetings online, maybe all, if there isn't interest.
However, PTSA participation has dropped.
- Membership is down
- Donations are down
- Volunteer hours are down
In-person meetings offer a chance to meet the board, the administration, student leaders, and other parents face to face and build relationships that help put the community in International Community School.
How often would you like to meet in-person? Let us know in the survey.
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Senior Ads
Hello parents,
Senior ad submissions are due on February 9th. Senior ads are a great way for families to send a message to their kids congratulating their achievements.
If you’re interested in submitting senior ads to honor your child’s achievements, please go to this link and order one before February 9th.
On the website you will be asked to make an account to create an ad, please do so.
You are required to send in a small message about 2-3 sentences long about your kid. Please send in baby photos, dance competition photos, sports photos, or any photos you think would best showcase your child. These senior ads will be featured in the yearbook for your kids to read at the end of the year!
The price for an ad is $65.
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