ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

May 6, 2025

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

REFLECTIONS 2024-2025 NATIONAL WINNERS!

We are excited to announce that two of our students from ICS have won the National level of the Reflections Competition! A very proud moment for ICS. Congratulations to both!

Hria Karthikeyan - Grade 8, Award of Merit, Film Production, title: "The Beauty of Imperfection"

Himadyuthi Gowda - Grade 10, Award of Merit, Photography, title: "Accepting Both Worlds"

You can find more information at: 2024-2025 National PTA Reflections Winners!

ICS PROM - FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE TODAY!

Skip the kitchen and support our ICS students by grabbing dinner at Chipotle! ICS Prom is hosting a fundraiser at Totem Lake Chipotle, Today, May 6 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM for all students and families.

Grab a nutritious and delicious burrito, bowl, or salad, and a portion of your proceeds will go to funding prom for our ICS students. Use code 7ZVK2ZQ for the Chipotle app or show this flyer at checkout: ICS PROM CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER.

ONE 2025-2026 BOARD POSITION OPEN - CO-PRESIDENT NEEDED

We are still looking for a PTSA Co-President for the 2025-26 school year! All other Board positions have been filled, and all committees will be filled by the end of the year! Please email:  president@icsptsa.org to nominate yourself or ask questions about the role! The new Board will be voted in during our final Parent Meeting in May 14. Next year's board nominees:

LOST & FOUND



We are looking for 1-2 volunteers to help sort through this year's lost and found! Items will be displayed in the lobby via coat racks and tables to make it easy for students to spot their missing items! All unclaimed items will later be donated to Goodwill. Email president@icsptsa.org if interested!

DIGIPEN FOCUS WEEK

The DigiPen focus week is coming up and volunteers would be appreciated for AM and PM shifts please. Each shift will include supervising during the classroom learning times (which will be conducted by DigiPen staff) and lunch (the shifts overlap lunch to provide additional supervision during this time).

Duration: 5/19/2025 - 5/22/2025

2 volunteers needed per-shift for AM and PM

AM shift: 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM

PM shift: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Volunteers connected with DigiPen Focus Week students would be great, but there are no requirements. No experience required, need is supervisory only. Please consider volunteering HERE.

FBLA MOVIE NIGHT VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

We are excited to bring back FBLA Movie Night for all middle and high school students! This is a free event hosted by FBLA, and we’re expecting a great turnout.

We need parent volunteers to help supervise and support this fun evening. Volunteers will help with general supervision of students and may be asked to assist at the concessions stand.

When: Friday, May 30, 2025,

Where: ICS Gym or Commons - TBD

Student Event Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Volunteer Shift: 5:15 PM – 8:30 PM (to allow setup and cleanup)

Please sign up to volunteer here. Thank you for helping us make this a fun and safe event for our students!

END OF SCHOOL YEAR TEXTBOOK AND LAPTOP ROLL IN

The school needs volunteers to help with laptop and textbook roll in for grades 6-11 on June 20. Looking for 2 volunteers for 2 shifts. Please consider signing up HERE.



Date: June 20, 2025

Shift One: 9:25 AM – 11:30 AM

Shift Two: 12:10 PM – 2:05 PM

LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Due to recent staff changes, parent volunteers are urgently needed to help ease the lines for students and to support the lunchroom staff. There are many open spots during the month of May and beyond. Please sign up HERE. Thank you for supporting our students and staff!

TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

Join us in celebrating ICS Staff Appreciation Week, 5/5-5/9, by signing up to contribute a special treat or gesture to show our educators and staff how much they are valued and appreciated!

• Monday 5/05 - Pizza Party 
• Tuesday, 5/06 - Five Guys
• Wednesday, 5/07 - Ezell's Fried Chicken
• Thursday 5/08 - Saigon Deli Banh Mi's 
• Friday 5/9 - Garlic Crush

Please review the available slots here to sign up. Thank you!

ICS COOKBOOK

The ICS Cookbook is a delightful project that brings together the diverse culinary traditions of our community. This cookbook will feature a collection of cherished recipes from around the world, contributed by members of our community. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a home cook, this cookbook offers a unique opportunity to share your favorite dishes and discover new ones.

We invite you to contribute your recipes and be a part of this exciting culinary journey.

To participate, please submit your recipes for the ICS Cookbook by May 15. To view the current version, please click here. Contact tazoz@icsptsa.org with any questions.