ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

January 13, 2026

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming events.

PHOENIX DAY NEEDS YOU! - MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Phoenix Day is approaching, and we’d love your help!

Phoenix Day is a special celebration of creativity, movement, and arts for our students, and we can’t make it happen without the support of our amazing ICS parent community.

Please take a look at these easy options to help:

• Volunteer on Phoenix Day by attending and helping with activities/classes and logistics throughout the day.
• Support our Volunteers by donating lunch, a huge help that keeps everyone energized and appreciated.

Whether you can give your time or contribute a meal, your support truly makes a difference.

Thank you!

Your Phoenix Day Committee

SUMMARY OF OPEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

• Lunchroom volunteers
• SAT Prep - opens slots for February
• 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
• Focus Week - submit volunteer interest

FOCUS WEEK VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED

Focus Week is May 18 – 21. If you are interested in supporting a track, please complete the volunteer interest form here. Expressing interest does not guarantee selection. Your expression of interest will be shared with track leaders. The school and teachers select volunteers for Focus Week.

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.

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! 

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.

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.

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