ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

April 29, 2025

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY! - LAST DAY APRIL 30th

BOARD SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR ICS PTSA AWARDS

The ICS PTSA Board is accepting nominations for the following awards: OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR, PHOENIX AWARD and GOLDEN ACORN.

Nominate as many parents or staff members who you believe deserve recognition for their service. Kindly include some reasons why this person should receive the award.

You can complete and submit THIS FORM or simply email the PTSA co-presidents at president@icsptsa.org with your nominating information.

Note that a parent or staff member can only receive a specific award once, so please consult the: ICS PTSA recognition page to view prior years’ recipients.

UPDATE FROM INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

Thank you to all families that participated in International Night last week. All the students, grandparents, performers, volunteers, the school staff and everyone who helped make this a successful event. These are some great pictures of the event: International Night

Please send more pictures/videos to tazoz@icsptsa.org, to be published on the PTSA page. A big thank you to DEI Committee for organizing this amazing event.

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 are listed below.

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!

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR GRADE 9 WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIP

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.

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.

Event Details:

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!

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 April and beyond. Please sign up HERE. Thank you for supporting our students and staff!

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.