ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

December 16, 2025

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming events.

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

ICS is a "Community School" by design. We don’t just send our children here; we build the school environment alongside them. 

The PTSA bridges the gap between state funding and the rich, holistic education our students deserve; this cannot be done without you.

To maintain our clubs and programs, we need two things:

• Your Time: We have open volunteer spots. Even one hour makes a difference. Please check our volunteer section for available opportunities. 
• Your Resources: if you have not yet done so, please donate to our membership drive. And be part of the community. Our goal is 100% participation - no amount is too small. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION NOW.

THE NEWSLETTER NEEDS YOU! SUBMIT YOUR ICS EVENTS!

The Newsletter runs on submissions from our ICS community. If we don’t know about it, we can’t publish it! Please share your actionable information with the ICS Community; this includes upcoming events and deadlines, volunteer opportunities, and important announcements.

The submission process is easy; just fill out this submission form. You can also find it linked under the “Newsletter” tab on the ICS PTSA website. Please observe a 200-word limit and expect your article to run for about two weeks. Student-submitted articles must be preapproved by the club advisor.

Submit articles by FRIDAY MIDNIGHT for publication in the upcoming newsletter scheduled for distribution on Tuesday at 5:00 PM.

YES FREE IN-SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Youth Eastside Services has partnered with LWSD to provide free mental health services for students. Nura Joban, is the YES counselor at ICS and she is available to meet with students during school on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students can come to the student services office if they are interested in seeking services.

Email Nura at c-mjoban@lwsd.org or call 425-517-1392 for more information.

Nura Joban

Behavior Health Support Specialist

Emerson Schools | International Community School | Renaissance Middle School

SUMMARY OF OPEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

• Lunchroom volunteers - still needed for Dec 15/16/17/19, 11:35 AM to 12:50 PM
• SAT Prep - still needed for Feb 3/10/17, 2:45 PM to 4:30 PM
• Phoenix Day - Monday, January 26
• ICS FBLA - Saturday, January 31, 8:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• PTSA Co-President
• Nominating Committee - looking for two people to help

ICS FBLA NEEDS VOLUNTEER JUDGES - SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

ICS FBLA needs volunteer judges for the Regional Competition on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Creek High School.

• Location: North Creek High School in Bothell
• When: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (approx. 5 hours).
• Role: Score student presentations using a provided rubric. No experience required; training provided.
• Benefit: Your support is essential for our students who compete at state and national levels!
• Volunteer Hours: PTSA volunteer hours will be issued for participation.

Support ICS by signing up to judge here.

Questions? Please contact Nancy Sullivan.

NOW OPEN TO ALL ICS HIGH SCHOOLERS - SIGN UP FOR SAT PREP - STARTS JANUARY 6

Want to help your ICS high schooler ace the SAT on March 14, 2026? Don’t miss this opportunity!

Paragon Tutoring is offering an in-person SAT Prep course at ICS. The Winter SAT course will run from January 6 to March 10, every Tuesday from 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM in the lCS Library.

The cost for the 10-week package is $499. Sophomores are welcome to join, but Juniors will have priority. You can find more details, including the complete class schedule, and register for the course by clicking on this link (password: Spring2026).

Per LWSD policy, we are looking for parent volunteers to supervise the students during this time. Each session requires 2 volunteers to supervise students while undergoing SAT instruction. Responsibilities include enforcing the no food/drink policy and making sure the library is tidy after each class. Sign up here.



Questions? Please contact Raksha Pant.

VOLUNTEER FOR PHOENIX DAY ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26

The Phoenix Day Committee is gearing up for another fantastic Phoenix Day event for ICS students. This is an annual event in which students have expressed much interest and excitement. 

The date for Phoenix Day is January 26, 2026. We would appreciate your help with a few items as the planning continues. If you'd like to volunteer or participate, please help us by filling out this form.

The committee is still looking for the following key roles:

• Volunteers chair
• Communications chair
• Supplies/lunch co-chairs

Questions? Please contact pbiswas@icsptsa.org.

Thank you!

Your Phoenix Day Committee

YOUR LEADERSHIP CAN SHAPE ICS!

JOIN US AS A PTSA CO-PRESIDENT✨ AND HELP WITH THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Are you ready to take a pivotal role in the ICS community? The PTSA is actively seeking a passionate parent/guardian to step into the Co-President position for the current term! We are looking for someone enthusiastic, organized, and dedicated to the success of our students.

PTSA is also looking for two more members for our Nominating Committee.

Interested in making a difference? Please send an email to president@icsptsa.org for more details!