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ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER
March 25, 2025
| | | April 2 | Indoor Spring Cleaning Event | ICS, 5:30 PM | | April 2 | ICS Board Meeting | MS Teams, 7:00 PM | | April 10 | ICS PTSA Parent Meeting | MS Teams, 7:00 PM | | April 14-18 | Spring Break - No School |
| | April 25 | International Night | ICS Lyceum, 6:00 PM | | | |
BOARD NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED
The Nominations Committee has extended the board nominations deadline to Friday, March 28. For complete details, please reference the Repeated Articles section below.
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SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The International Community School PTSA is now accepting scholarship applications. These scholarships are granted to award achievement and help further the education of the chosen ICS senior recipients. The Scholarship Committee recognizes that achievement is demonstrated in many ways; it is not limited to grades and test scores but, just as importantly, through community work, volunteer efforts, extracurricular activities, and a determination for continued improvement.
ICS PTSA will award the best 3 senior applicants this year based on the independent judges' assessment of the anonymized application. The scholarship amounts this year will be:
$1,500 (Gold Winner) / $1,000 (Silver Winner) / $500 (Bronze Winner).
IMPORTANT DATES:
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March 25: ICS PTSA starts accepting Scholarship Applications through the Online Application Form.
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April 27: Last day to apply. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. All applications must be submitted electronically through the application link or QR Code below:
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June 6: Winners will be notified, and the recipients of the scholarships will be announced in the following PTSA newsletter.
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December 31: Last date for winners to use scholarship amounts. In the event a recipient has not used the scholarship at a college, university, or vocational school of his/her choice by December 31, 2025, the PTSA scholarship will remain in the ICS PTSA Scholarship fund.
ELIGIBILITY: The applicant must be a graduating ICS senior and plan on continuing their education at an institution of higher learning (4-year college or university, community college, or vocational technical institute) in fall, 2025.
JUDGING:
A panel of three external judges (without direct connections to ICS) will score the applications.
Every effort is made to keep the information in these applications confidential. Copies of the application documents with student names redacted will be electronically distributed to judges.
Best of luck to all of our seniors!
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FREE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 101 WEBINARS HOSTED BY PTSA
Webinar #1 - PathIvy
Thank you for attending the first of the College Admissions 101 webinars. Please find the recording and some resources that they passed along:
Webinar #2 - Polaris College Counseling
Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Google Meet link here
Webinar #3 - Ivy Academic Prep
Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Meeting ID: 346 396 0170
Zoom link here
Passcode: 3HkUee
If you have any questions you need addressed in the upcoming webinars, please email smittal@icsptsa.org.
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JOIN THE SPRING CLEANING EVENT!
Our next Indoor Cleaning Event will be held at ICS on Wednesday, April 2, from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Earn 2.5 hours per family member who participates AND bring a smile to our teachers' faces when they walk in the next day! Cleaning supplies and food/drinks are provided. Please sign up here. Thank you!
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FOCUS WEEK - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRADE 9 WHIDBEY ISLAND EXCURSION
Who: Any volunteer 18 or older who is approved or able to get approval. This opportunity is open to ALL volunteers, including any grade level parent, legal guardian, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or community member with a meaningful connection to an ICS family. Ninth grade parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer. We need 2-3 women and 2-3 men to chaperone.
What: Enjoy a week on Whidbey Island with an excursion to Port Townsend! Chaperones are required to stay overnight in cabins with approximately 7-11 students. During the day there will be a mix of downtime and chaperoning, with ample time each day for parents to work and/or leave camp if necessary. Please indicate any daytime conflicts when you volunteer. Driving skills are not required.
Where: Camp Casey + around Whidbey Island
When: May 19-23: Expect a full week commitment with duties primarily at night.
Contact jsnowden@lwsd.org to volunteer.
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FOCUS WEEK - VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT FIELD TRIP
Who: One volunteer 18 or older who is approved or able to get approval. This opportunity is open to ALL volunteers, including any ICS parent, legal guardian, sibling, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or community member with a meaningful connection to an ICS family. Parents of attendees and people with a connection to or interest in the Japanese heritage of the Puget Sound are highly encouraged to volunteer.
What: Help Profe Brandy safely chaperone about 5 students (grades 6 to 11) via bus on an adventure to the International District!
When: Monday, May 19 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact cbrandy@lwsd.org to express interest. Make sure you are an approved volunteer or apply now!
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THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE SEEKS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The ICS PTSA has many open roles, and we need your support!
The Nominations Committee has begun the process of finding new ICS PTSA Board members to fill the following open positions by May 2025:
• Co-President
• Co-Treasurer
• Co-Secretary (2)
• VP Community and Facilities Support
• VP Activities Support
All ICS PTSA members and students who would like to take a more active role in supporting our school 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.
More information about the roles and key responsibilities can be found here: ICS PTSA Position Descriptions for Officers. Board positions require a 2-year commitment and participation at all PTSA Board and parent meetings.
To nominate yourself or another parent, send an email to nominations@icsptsa.org by Friday, March 28 with the following information:
• First and Last Name
• Mobile Phone Number
• Email Address
• Board Position of Interest
The Committee will then interview all nominated candidates. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us (Wing Xu, Carmen Karagiorgos, and Julie Liu) at nominations@icsptsa.org.
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KEY CLUB TALENT SHOW
Key Club will be hosting this year’s Talent Show on April 30 during homeroom! Auditions are March 31 - April 4 before school in Mr. Plank’s classroom. Sign up for auditions here. If you choose to send a video submission, send it to icskeyclubsecretary@outlook.com. Please include your name, grade, type of act, and any materials needed. All acts must be school appropriate. We encourage a wide variety of acts such as magic, juggling, acting, and more! Good luck!
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COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELOR
Our high school counselor, Rebecca Zavala, is offering casual, drop-in hours for parents and guardians of grade 9 & 10 students. The goal is to give families an opportunity to swing by, ask a question or two, or just introduce yourselves.
For now, this opportunity is open to current 9th and 10th grade parents/guardians, with the hope of adding more sessions and grade levels in the future.
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Check in at the ICS main office and you will be directed to our meeting space!
Contact rzavala@lwsd.org with any questions.
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ICS INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
ICS International Night is an exciting event that celebrates the diverse cultures and traditions within our community. Join us April 25 at 6:00 PM for an evening filled with vibrant performances, delicious international cuisine, and engaging activities that showcase the rich heritage of our participants.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, learn about different cultures, and enjoy a night of fun and food. To sign up for ICS International Night, please fill out this form by April 10. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Email tazoz@icsptsa.org with any questions.
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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.
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